We have added virtual sessions for school leaders and/or parent organization leaders. Please note that these sessions are optional. 

Virtual Meeting Dates: 

• Wednesday, September 20 at 12p.m.
• Wednesday, September 27 at 12p.m.

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As a reminder, all parent organization applications are due by September 30. Resources can be found on the MSCS FACE page linked here: http://www.scsk12.org/face2/?pn=Parent%20Organizations&sm=3

We are thrilled to announce that the Memphis-Shelby County Schools is starting an Alumni Relations Association that will focus on providing resources and services to high school students and alumni of legacy Memphis City Schools, Shelby County Schools, and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. As part of this initiative, we are seeking your input on the type of resources and services you would like to access, as a member of the association. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey at: https://forms.office.com/r/KppdVTMAsa. Upon completion of the survey by October 6, your name will automatically be entered into a drawing to receive a limited edition MSCS Alumni Relations polo.

A super shout out goes to A. Maceo Walker Middle School for leading the District in school teams for this year's St. Jude Walk/Run! An honorable mention goes to:

• Belle Forest Community School 
• Germantown Elementary School 
• Ridgeway Middle School 
• Sea Isle Elementary School 
• Sherwood Middle School 
• Willow Oaks Wildcats

There's still time to register your school for a team for the walk/run on September 30!

Here's link for more information: https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR?fr_id=144729&pg=entry&sc_cid=smd87749

October is Adopt-A-School Month. MSCS and the Greater Memphis Chamber are issuing a CALL to ACTION to businesses to See the Future by becoming school adopters.  

Businesses have the opportunity to support schools, impact student learning and have meaningful volunteer opportunities. During this campaign, school leaders can engage in activities like inviting active and potential adopters to their schools and highlighting them on your school websites, social media pages, marquees, etc. Click here for more information.  

Adopt-A-School Recognition Luncheon Details: 

AAS Luncheon will be held Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at the Holiday Inn- University of Memphis. This program recognizes those adopters who have provided exceptional service to your school. 

Principals will: 

• Nominate one (1) adopter who is highly active and goes above and beyond. 
• Choose a category and briefly share why this adopter has been nominated. 
• The winner of Adopter-of-The Year will be revealed at the Adopt-A-School Recognition Luncheon. 
• The principal or administrator is required to attend. 

Please access the link to nominate one adopter by Wednesday, October 4, 2023. 

https://forms.office.com/r/MpFKiL6X3a 

National Customer Service Week is October 2 - 6, 2023. This international celebration focuses on the importance of customer service and the people who serve and support customers on a daily basis. In honor of Customer Service Week, we will highlight front-line employees (school-based and Central Office) who exemplify the true definition of high-quality service. Nominate them here by Tuesday, September 26, 2023, to be recognized during Customer Service Week.
 

As we continue to focus on culture and climate within our great District, we encourage you to celebrate all front-line employees during Customer Service Week by recognizing staff on school marquees, providing breakfast/lunch/snacks, posting pictures of staff on school/department website, sharing customer service best practices, sending a "thank you" email, etc. Let's show those who go above and beyond to provide 5-star customer service just how much they are appreciated! 
 

FACE is looking for high-performing, certified teachers who have demonstrated excellence in online instruction. Teachers are needed to support our Tips in 20 Minutes program. These teachers will be providing tips to support learning at home for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade by recording monthly videos to share with students and families. 

Interested teachers are asked to send an email to scsface@scsk12.org with the subject: Tips in 20 by September 30, 2023 with a link to a recorded video message (5-7 minutes) for families aligned to Quarter 1 of the District's Curriculum Maps. The video may be linked using Microsoft Stream on Sharepoint, Youtube, etc.

Greetings, Outstanding School Leaders:   

We hope you are experiencing a productive day. We want to inform you of some essential information related to cell phones in schools. Enclosed for your convenience is a toolkit for you and your teams to utilize when experiencing cell phone concerns.  

The Cell phones in Schools Toolkit provides tactics and tools to help: 

• Reduce student cell phone usage in your schools. 
• Create a culture that promotes the appropriate storage of cell phones. 
• Prevent cell phone usage during the day – especially video recording and posting. 

The toolkit features information regarding: 

• What’s the Policy? 
• Changing the Culture 
• Make it Routine 
• Clear, Consistent Communication 
• Posters 
• Code of Conduct Consequences 
• Parent Retrieval and Confiscated Items 
• Important Disclaimer 
• Footnotes 

For more information regarding the policy in the toolkit, don't hesitate to contact the Policy Office at 901-416-4730. Please contact Student, Equity, Enrollment, and Discipline (S.E.E.D.) at 901-416-6007 for discipline questions. 

If you have any questions or need support, please contact Director Dr. F. Kevin Malone at malonefk@scsk12.org or 901-570-8955.  

Thank you for your continuing partnership. I look forward to continuing to serve you. 

All training of school personnel providing assistance with self-administration of medications shall be done by a registered nurse employed or contracted by the local school system.  Training for school personnel in the assistance with self-administration of medicine shall be repeated annually, and competencies shall be documented in the employee’s personnel file.

Medication Administration classes will be taught several times during the 2023-2024 school year by Exceptional Children & Health Services. Sessions are available for registration through PLZ. Please click here for the registration information. 

Registration for SchoolCare training is now available in PLZ. This virtual course is for all school staff in elementary, middle, and high schools who have been designated to input immunizations in SchoolCare. Participants who attend the training will become familiar with the process to input immunizations into SchoolCare as well as learn the immunization requirements for students attending grades PK -12. Participants will obtain user access following successful completion of the training. The PLZ Course number to register is 32479. 

Attention: Elementary and Middle School Leaders

Elementary and Middle/K-8 Schools will receive their student copies of the Ready Read materials beginning next week. The Ready Read delivery window for schools is September 25th - October 6th. Principals, please complete the survey below once your Ready Read materials are delivered to your buildings. In this way, the Curriculum & Instruction ELA Team will be able to ensure each ES/MS/K-8 school receives the necessary materials for instruction.

Ready Read survey: https://forms.office.com/r/NgmMZMdKf1
Completed surveys are due no later than Friday, October 13th.

Questions? Email ci_ela_team@scsk12.org.

The Center for High School Success is proud to announce Booker T. Washington High School as one of its 2023-24 Demonstration Schools. CHSS Demonstration Schools are chosen for their sustained improvement, consistently high 9th Grade On-Track Rates, and exemplary implementation of the CHSS Roadmap. Additionally, Demonstration Schools receive the recommendation from a CHSS 9th Grade Success Coach.   

Demonstration Schools partner with CHSS to showcase the exemplary 9th Grade Success Work to support deep learning for the current national network of high schools and to recruit new schools and districts to engage in 9th Grade Success Work. 

Please be advised that some students are disguising vape smoking devices into highlighters. Please make sure that your behavior support staff and appropriate others are aware and on informed.

The Office of SEED has great opportunities for you. September is national suicide prevention month, and we'd like to share these FREE Trainings to help increase mental health literacy of individuals who interact with school aged youth. 

Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education) is partnering with TN Voices to provide Youth Mental Health First Aid. This course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. See available Course options.

TIP (Trauma Intensive Program)

Educators and Parents- Are you interested in gaining an understanding of the impact of social media and youth, Youth Mental Health Awareness, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Self-Care, and more? Join us for these FREE Informational courses. We need You! Follow the TIP Monthly Courses. 

Please know that you should reserve using the SEED Mandatory Reporting Email for the situations listed here. It should not be used for general discipline issues. You will report general discipline matters to appropriate personnel on a case-by-case basis. 

The Office of SEED will be conducting PSAP training during the month of September. Please share with appropriate staff. Potential participants can sign up for the session in PLZ using code number 35130. Only administrators, counselors, family engagement specialists or behavior specialists should attend. Contact Thomasena Stuckett at stucketttd@scsk12.org with any questions. 

The Office of SEED 504 Department will be offering the following professional development sessions during the month of September:

• 504 Compliance Training - TN Pulse (Administrators) - Section Number #70503, #70504, #70505 and #70506

We are asking leaders to please share this information with their counselors, administrators, and other appropriate staff. Interested participants will need to register for the course in PLZ using the section number provided. Session facilitators will send the link to all enrolled participants. If you have any questions, email Chanda Jones-Donald at jonesdonaldcr@scsk12.org.

Do you teach K-12 Mathematics or K-12 English/Language Arts? Well, MSCS would like your feedback on the use and usability of the Quarter 1 Math and ELA curricula, as well as the supporting resources that are used for planning. Together we achieved a composite score of Level 5, and we want to continue to improve our practice and impact on student outcomes. Therefore, click on your grade and content area survey link(s) below. Let us know your thoughts and experiences with the curriculums thus far.  

All those who complete the survey will be entered to win MSCS Swag!

Surveys are OPEN NOW!

MATH: K-5      6-8      9-12      

ELA: K-2      3-5      6-8      9-12

Questions? Email ci_ela_team@scsk12.org
 

TN Pulse ILP Training & Lab will take place for all ESL Teachers at the TLA on September 28 

• ESL Teachers in grades 6-12 should attend from 8:00 - 11:30 a.m. 
• ESL Teachers in grades K-5 should attend from 11:45a - 3:15p.

We ask that all school leaders work to accommodate ESL Teachers' participation in this mandatory training. 

Our goal for the day is to get as many ILPs created in TN PULSE as possible. 

Thank you! 

Warmest Regards,

Carol Richardson

Director, English as a Second Language (ESL)

Northeast Regional Office | 920 N. Highland | Memphis, TN | 38122 

Phone: 901-416-5727 | Email: richardsoncr@scsk12.org

If you would like to sign up for the mobile mammogram, please see flyer with all the necessary information about the mobile service that will be at Gray's Creek on October 19th, provided we have at least 10 ladies who need the service. If you're interested, please register as soon as possible per the instructions on the flyer.

This is a great opportunity to take advantage of this mobile service and care for your health. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns. If you're interested, please register as soon as possible per the instructions on the flyer.

This is a great opportunity to take advantage of this mobile service and care for your health. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns to Caroline Earnest at earnestc@scsk12.org

• Schools may submit General Choice Transfer (GCT) rescind requests for students who are non-compliant with grades, attendance, and behaviors. Rescissions will not be processed until the end of the current semester.
• Please notify parents before submitting a rescind request and wait for confirmation of approval before submitting a centralized withdrawal or notifying parents of a rescind to home school.

Note: All special education (SPE) and displaced students must be vetted according to IEPs standards and McKinney Vento Law.

• Please submit all rescind requests through the following link:

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=lBwpK7Bet0SJ6kuvFuzEqS9JchfmIJpJqRBRxFHAOltUMkxENVI2M1k2R0lZQTJLSFA0TVRIMUpISS4u

***All rescind dates are aligned with MSCS grading periods.

Please note the dates of the October Leadership Development dates and sessions: 

Tuesday, October 17: PLC Coaches 

Tuesday, October 17: DLAs (Evening Session) 

Wednesday, October 18: Principals 

Thursday, October 19: Vice Principals/ Assistant Principals 

Thursday, October 19: DLAs (Evening Session) 

Friday, October 20: Professional School Counselors 

Central Office leaders! Please register for the Central Office Professional Learning Series. The next session is October 04, 2023, at the Teaching and Learning Academy. Use PLZ code 35101 to register. Contact Tari Harris at harristc1@scsk12.org with questions.