In the event that a student accident (medical non-emergency) occurs at your school, please contact the individuals in the AOSS Manual. For your convenience, we have enclosed a copy of the Protocol on Non-Medical Emergencies that you can share with your team.

Save the date for the Principals' Business Meeting on May 10.

Please register in PLZ using Course #61758.

This summer, secondary literacy training (SLT) will be offered for 6th-12th grade MSCS teachers in all content areas. Teachers who complete Courses 1 and 2 will be eligible to receive a $1000 stipend. 

Course 1: Asynchronous

• This course is set to be released on April 29. Teachers may use this link to access Course 1: https://bestforall.tnedu.gov Course 2: Face-to-Face
• Please encourage 6th-12th grade teachers to apply for this week-long, in-person training using the following link: https://bit.ly/TDOESummerSLT Training Dates/Times: 
• June 13-17, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.  
• June 2 – July 1, 9 a.m. -4 pm 
• July 5 - July 8, 9:00 am-5:00 pm 

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

• SLT Course I asynchronous learning modules will launch on April 29 on TN Best for All Central. *Participating 6th-12th grade teachers include ESL, SPED, Library, Speech, Guidance Counselors, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, etc. The educator must complete Course I and Course II to be eligible for the stipend. 
• Space is limited. Interested 6th – 12th-grade teachers should sign up TODAY using the link on the flyer. 
• SLT Course I satisfies the licensure requirements of the Tennessee Literacy Success Act. 

Questions? Email ci_ela_team@scsk12.org. 

https://bit.ly/TDOESummerSLT 

Take a moment to review the April Edition of Curriculum Connection. 

Please take a moment to review the following re-delivery guidance provided to principals by Chief Carson on April 24.

The Department of Curriculum & Instruction, RTI2 Team appreciates your support with the re-delivery of this content to ensure all school-based staff stays abreast of how MSCS is supporting students with characteristics of dyslexia while adhering to the “Say Dyslexia” bill (Public Chapter 1058 of the Acts of 2016). As a follow-up to the Characteristics of Dyslexia content shared on April 12, please take a moment to review the attached Principal Re-Delivery Guidance. Additionally, submission of the re-delivery date is due Friday, April 29. 

Feel free to reach out to Dr. Amy Maples, RTI2 Manager, or your assigned RTI2 Advisor with any further questions.

CoD Redelivery Principal Letter 4.22.22[1].pdf

We are excited to share that all MSCS 7th grade middle school students will have the opportunity to take Algebra I during the 22-23 school year. To facilitate this opportunity, all 7th-grade students will need to take the Algebra I placement test in May. 

To ensure state testing has concluded, we have set the Algebra I placement testing window for the week of May 9. The test will be administered in Mastery Connect and students will take it online. 

We will hold a virtual meeting for principals and Building Testing Coordinators to outline this process on May 3 at 4 p.m. We look forward to meeting with you then. 

Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/ALG1PlacementExam 

The spring window for the i-Ready diagnostic runs May 9 - May 5. For more information on best practices for Diagnostic Administration, check out the following pages on i-Ready Central.

• Get Good Data: Get Organized, Prepare and Motivate Students, Actively Proctor, and Track Completion
• Preparing Students for the Diagnostic 
• Proctoring Guidance for the Diagnostic

i-Ready Incentive campaign 

• April winners will be announced the week of May 2, and grand prize winners will be the week after that! 
• Remember, the campaign is all about engagement, specifically i-Ready Personalized Instruction minutes, pass rates, the percentage of the student engaging, and teacher use of the Toolbox. 

All students in the District who meet the eligibility criteria may attend the week-long learning experience from June 6-10 for FREE - including a t-shirt, a water bottle, free lunch, and a day trip to Union City, TN, to attend an exploration at the Discovery Park of America! Registration has been extended for this exciting opportunity until May 4. All questions should be directed to the CLUE office at clue@scsk12.org.

For more information, read our FAQ.

ESL Technology Inventory-All ESL teachers and BTCs of schools with an ESL program will receive a form on Monday, May 2, by email to record their technology items issued by the ESL Department.  Please make sure that this form is submitted by Friday, May 13.  

Questions can be directed to Dr. Abasi McKinzie, mckinzieah@scsk12.org.

As the end of the school year is upon us, the Department of Professional Learning & Support would like to provide an update for the June DLD. Teachers will be required to complete their final 3 district hours by registering and completing the Canvas course: CADRE1249 in PLZ. The course will open on May 1 and close at 11:59 p.m. on May 20. Registration is open and will remain open until the course closes. Course credit will appear on teachers’ transcripts on May 25.  

The remaining 6 hours are to be completed at the school level. Please use the link below to provide your school’s professional learning plan for Professional Learning sessions designated for June 2. Plans will be reviewed and shared by Professional Learning and Support. When submitting your plans, please make sure that teachers will earn 6 hours of credit. School’s professional learning plan form should be submitted by COB Thursday, May 12.  

https://forms.office.com/r/Y9hwt2hzhu

Professional Learning and Support will be offering Building Bridges Saturday Camp during May for core content teachers in K-12; using a collaborative, hybrid learning model, teachers will build on their learning from the 2021-22 school year around Blended Learning and the Station Rotation Model so that as they plan over the summer months for the coming year, they will be able to develop and facilitate lessons in their classroom.  
 

Teachers can read more about specific details and sign up using this link.

Registration will close on Friday, May 6, at noon.

Please register for the 2022 Operations Institute to be held at the University of Memphis on June 21-23. 

 If you have questions, please contact Director Charles Newborn, newborncm@scsk12.org.

Professional Learning and Support has developed an FAQ regarding the professional development hours requirement for the 2021-22 SY. If you have questions please contact Racheal Addison, at addisonrd@scsk12.org. 

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
 

During the week of May 16-20, MSCS students will be allowed 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 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 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. 

The Academics Team has established virtual office hours to support schools with questions regarding the 3rd Grade Commitment. Please click the link for more detailed information, 3GC Chat: Virtual Office Hours. 

Contact Director Monica Jordan, Ms. LaTosha Wiseman, or Ms. Audra Smith if you have any additional questions.