A replica of The Commercial Appeal- e-Appeal is now available for MSCS teachers and librarians to use with students in the classroom. The e-Appeal’s easy navigational tools allow teachers to move from article to article, page to page, and to print and e-mail articles. 

If you have any questions regarding e-Appeal, please contact Meryl Isabel, textbook manager via phone:  416-5870.

Directions for Registering for E-Appeal – October 2023

Please note the dates for October Leadership Development Week: 

• 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

The Digital Citizenship course is now accessible to all K-12 students via Canvas, and is located on each student's Canvas Dashboard. 

Our district goal for Digital Citizenship course completion is 95% and the initial checkpoint is Friday, October 27, 2023. We kindly request your assistance in ensuring that students complete the course and acquire the necessary tools and skills to utilize technology in secure learning environments. You can monitor your school's progress via the Digital Citizenship Dashboard in PowerBI. 

Please contact Dr. Robert Davis, II at davisr6@scsk12.org  if you have any questions. 

We hope you are having a successful Rethink Implementation at your school! There were some changes to the October Scope and Sequences. Check it out to be sure you are in the know!

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 (SPED) and displaced students must be vetted according to IEPs standards and McKinney Vento Law.

• Please submit all rescind requests through the following link: S.E.E.D. Request to Rescind GCT

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

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.  Here are a few tips you can use to gather ideas to celebrate in your school. 

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