We are excited to announce that in collaboration with TDOE, Early Reading trainings will be offered again this summer for PreK-5 MSCS teachers. Teachers that successfully complete Courses 1 and 2 will receive a $1000 dollar stipend. 

Course 1 Asynchronous

•  Use this link to access Course 1: 
•  https://bestforall.tnedu.gov/binder/reading-360-modules • For more information regarding Course I click here.

Course 2 Face-to-Face

• Please encourage teachers to apply for this week-long in-person training using the following link:
• https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080e4aa8ad2ba1fa7-tdoe Training Dates Times 
• June 13-17, 9:00 am-4: 00 pm (CST) 
• June 21-24, 9:00 am-5: 00 pm (CST) 
• June 2–July 1, 9:00 am-4: 00 pm (CST) 
• July 5-July 8, 9:00 am-5:00 pm (CST) 

Noteworthy: To be eligible for the $1000 stipend, teachers must meet the following criteria: 

• Current PreK-5 classroom teacher with a valid TN teaching license 
• Complete the asynchronous Course 1 
• Attend ALL dates associated with the face-to-face training week selected 

For additional information email ci_ela_team@scsk12.org.

The Spring 2022 ILT information is due to be submitted in one email from the principal to SCSILTStipends@scsk12.org on May 4. ILT documents can be found here. If you have questions, please contact Emily Vuoso at vuosoeb@scsk12.org. 

Tips for smooth processing:

1. Time Logs should include employee id, employee name, content area, school name, date, description of the activity, time in/out, hours worked, and the principal's signature.  Time should total 22 hours of support outside of the contractual workday.
2. The Excel stipend sheet should include all information including hours worked and the principal's signature.
3. Submit an ILT Agreement for any member who has not previously submitted (i.e. teacher resigned so a new member was identified).

Principals, save the date for May Leadership Development Week on May 10.

 We will not meet with other groups in May.

Discipline Hearing Appeals (DHAs) are state-mandated formal Due Process proceedings that should take precedence over most other meetings that may be held at your schools. Please ensure that if the original administrator who is scheduled to conduct the DHA is not available that you identify another administrator (i.e., assistant principal, vice-principal, or principal) to conduct the hearing during the previously scheduled time. To ensure a seamless DHA process and for your convenience, the district has standardized hearing times for 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 1 p.m. Please contact Jeannie Parks by responding to the DHA electronic invitation before the date of the hearing if you have a scheduling conflict. Hearings should not be rescheduled without prior notice as a result of meeting conflicts.

If you need additional clarity, please email Dr. Blocker, Manager of Attendance, Equity & Discipline at BLOCKERJ@SCSK12.ORG 

We are seeking volunteers for the Mid-south Leadership Symposium and the MSCS Operations Institute. The 2022 Mid-south Leadership Symposium will convene at the Renasant Convention Center on June 14-16. 

The Operations Institute will be held on June 21-23 at the University of Memphis. Please look at your calendar and sign up using this link to support us in a variety of ways before, during, and immediately following the event. Orientation will be provided.

 If you have questions, please contact Tiffany Boyle (boyletd@scsk12.org) or Emily Vuoso (vuosoeb@scsk12.org).

As we prepare to close out the 2021-22 school year, our office will be issuing end-of-year Choice transfer rescind letters to parents of students who are not eligible to return to your school for the 2022-23 school year. As outlined in Policy #6002, all General Choice transfers are approved through a student’s exit grade. However, in the event the student does not maintain acceptable attendance, behavior, and/or grades, principals can request to rescind the transfer through the SEED department.  

Keep in mind, that requests are vetted and approved by our office and communicated to the parent or legal guardian. Please follow the link below to submit your request electronically no later than, Friday, May 13. All transfers will be rescinded effective, Friday, May 27.

Click here to Complete Rescind Request

We wanted to remind you of the AOSS Protocol - Physical Activity (PA) Requirements as we prepare for warmer weather. We have enclosed a copy that you can share with your team for your convenience. 

Over April, Emerson Collective, a social impact organization, is excited to launch a special initiative focused on funding hundreds of community gardens and school gardens around the United States, driven by a belief in and appreciation for the importance of nature for healthy individuals and the wellbeing of communities.

Emerson Collective is inviting proposals from 501c3 nonprofit organizations and schools ready to build, improve, or expand community or school gardens across the U.S. Selected organizations will receive a one-time grant to transform or renovate spaces into gardens for the shared benefit of the community or school.  Please share this information with your teachers, faculty, and staff.  

If interested, you can find additional information at this link. The application is due April 30 and any questions can be directed to GardenOpportunity@emersoncollective.com. https://lnkd.in/eXZYjHqv

REMINDER! The Tennessee Educator Survey is OPEN until April 29. The survey link was emailed to you on March 7. Please provide your feedback on this confidential survey to share your experiences with teaching during the pandemic. Questions? Email tned.research.alliance@vanderbilt.edu.

During the week of May 16-20, MSCS students will be given the opportunity to engage in the District-Wide Days of Service campaign as we look to close out this school year in the spirit of serving others. The Days of Service campaign will encourage students to give back to the community. This initiative will promote “agents of change” where students will have the opportunity to serve and engage in activities that leave a lasting impact. Your school's participation in this campaign is voluntary.

The theme of this event will be Beautifying Your School Community. 

Schools will be encouraged to engage students in activities that will beautify their school campuses.  However, schools will have the autonomy to choose their own activities. You may also want to expand their services to neighboring areas around the school or expand their efforts throughout a broader radius of the school area. Some suggestions include: Campus Clean-Up, Planting Flowers on Campus, or Cleaning Local Areas Near the School.  

Use this form to indicate your school's participation. Please return the form by 12 noon on May 6. Also, please remember to take lots of pictures and videos of your students' involvement in the District-Wide Days of Service. We look forward to your participation!

View the flyer here.