The BOOK IT! Campaign officially kicked off on Oct. 1.  We are eager to highlight participating students and teachers, on a monthly basis.  Principals, or a designee, please complete the form linked below to let us know which teachers in your building are participating.  

A District leader will follow up to notify you when your school and staff will be highlighted.  https://forms.office.com/r/4tNpJuDwru

Teachers can continue to sign-up students at bookitprogram.com, throughout the campaign. The campaign runs from October 2024 through March 2025.  Let’s make reading deliciously fun!

Please reach out to Dr. Amy Maples, maplesa@scsk12.org, with any questions.

Guidance for accessing the virtual textbooks is now available. Included in this guidance are the instructions for requesting support.  This guidance is available within the Curriculum Maps SharePoint - Textbooks.

Please click the link below. 

MSCS Virtual Textbook Guidance 24-25.pdf

Please find the MTSS Lead Weekly Updates for the week of 10/14.

November District Learning Day (DLD) will be school-based. Please note the following details:

Departments Meeting Virtually or Off-Site:

Full Day Sessions (8:00am - 3:00pm):

• Pre-K
• DEE: Clue
• DEE: OT + PT
• DEE: SLT
• Family Engagement
• HPELW
• Library Services
• Mental Health
• Multilingual Learners
• Orff Music
• Secondary Music/Dance
• Theatre
• Visual Arts
• World Languages
• Optional Schools and Advanced Academics – International Baccalaureate

Afternoon Sessions (1:00 pm - 3:00 pm):

• KK-12 English Teachers
• DEE: AFS, BIC, FS
• Homebound
• DEE: Preschool
• DEE: Hearing Impaired
• DEE: Homebound, IR, STEP, DT, VI
• Optional Schools and Advanced Academics – AP and Pre-AP

MTSS Leads:

MTSS Leads must register and attend one session in addition to their school-based learning and planning. Available session times:

• 8:30 am - 10:00 am
• 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
• 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Action Required:

• Register for your DLD courses by Friday, Nov. 1.
• For registration support, email: performanceleadershipdevelopment@scsk12.org.

We look forward to a productive day of learning!

Principals, don’t forget to submit your DLD School-Based Professional Learning agendas by Oct. 25 using the designated Microsoft Form.

For questions, contact performanceleadershipdevelopment@scsk12.org. 

Let's continue to Learn. Lead. Leave a Legacy!

A weekly Advisory will be posted to Leaderboard outlining pertinent Teaching & Learning reminders and updates.  This week's Advisory is available via the following link:  https://secure.smore.com/n/ghnse

We would like to highlight student engagement through the mock elections, whether they focus on the upcoming Presidential election or other topics that you may have chosen for the project (e.g., Student Councils, other relevant student interest topics). If you have artifacts like pictures, student work products, short videos, sample ballots, etc. that you would like to share, please be sure to share them with us by adding a few to the folder linked below by Oct. 31. 

Link to Upload Artifacts: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SF_ZemOYheHhUvb-PDwJAyD-uAwbqW8j?usp=sharing

To ensure all schools are in compliance with District policies 7007- School Support Organizations and 7009-Parent Organizations, please have your respective parent organizations register at: https://sso.scsk12.org/. The deadline for parent organizations (e.g., PTA, PTO, PIE, Booster Clubs) to register is Friday, Nov. 8. 

For additional support with the registration process for parent groups and school staff, please visit the Family Engagement website at: http://www.scsk12.org/face2/?pn=Parent%20Organizations&sm=3. Virtual support sessions on compliance, registration, and responsibilities of school staff, parent organizations, and booster club members will be held virtually, October 21 at 1p.m. and October 30 at 5:30 p.m. School personnel, parent leaders, and booster club members may attend.

If you have any questions, please contact Chiquita Allen at Allenc6@scsk12.org or Director Rosalind Stevenson at Stevensonrt@scsk12.org

October 21 at 1 p.m. --- Join  here for Session 1 

October 30 at 5:30 p.m. --- Join here for Session 2

On November 14th, schools from all over the US will honor Ruby Bridges with Walk to School Day. The initiative recognizes her historic steps and encourages students to take part of their own forms of activism to bring an end to racism and all forms of bullying. 

Here in Memphis, we’ll also be honoring our own local Memphis 13, who integrated Memphis City Schools in 1961. 

How You Can Participate 

Each school will have freedom in how they would like to participate. We encourage activities such as hosting a school-wide walk and lessons centered around anti-racism and anti-bullying.  We need a champion at your school to make the event happen! 

Commute Options Schools is your partner to make the Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day a success. We’re providing: 

·                     An event planning guide that suggests activities (pg. 3) to help you determine what would work best for your teachers and students 

·                     A materials folder to support planning and media coverage 

·                     A virtual orientation meeting, likely during in-service on Nov. 5 

·                     Media coverage support 

Please register here if you would like to be your school’s champion and Commute Options Schools will contact you. 

The first quarter ended Oct. 4. Q1 report cards are to be mailed home in addition to being handed out. Report cards will be distributed Oct. 23. Parents will be able to view the report cards in the portal on Oct. 23 after 3:00 pm. To access the document, click here: Q1 Report Card Checklist (Teachers and School Administrators) 2024-2025. This document outlines the teacher, principal/principal designee and district office (SIS) responsibilities for finalizing Q1 grades and report cards.

PowerSchool has a process for adding the extra points electronically to the quarter grades for Advanced Courses (i.e. honors, dual credit, dual enrollment, capstone industry certification aligned, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate) such that teachers do not have to do this manually. The Q1 Report Card Checklist explains this process.

If you have questions and/or need additional assistance, please contact your school's assigned SIS Data Specialist.

The Tutoring Dashboard has been updated and now includes a report for tracking attendance, enrollment and compliance information for students in the state mandated ELA tutoring. See the user guides for more information.

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Training and Support Resources:   

Check out our Training Calendar for all upcoming District Trainings. 
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This week in Virtual Office Hours (10/21 and 10/24), we’re talking about the latest updates to the Tutoring Dashboard. 

Next week (10/29 and 10/31), we’ve got an overview of Student Grades.
 

Virtual Office Hours sessions are on Tuesday and Thursday at 3:30 PM on Microsoft Teams.

Sign up today! For more information on Virtual Office Hours, check out this flyer! 
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Check your inbox! On the first Wednesday of every month, the DAIM team sends out a monthly newsletter to all Power BI users. In it, you will find more information on upcoming trainings, new releases, and how-to guides. 

To see this month’s edition (and all archived editions), visit our support page. 
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You can reach out to us at DAIMSUPPORT@scsk12.org if you need support.   
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Power BI Access: 

Principals can give school staff members access through the PowerBI Access App. For more information about how to use the app, see this user guide.

C.O.M.E to WIN Attendance Data Clean-Up Session Coming Soon!

These sessions are essential for ensuring that student data is accurate for district and state reporting purposes. By identifying and correcting attendance errors, we can maintain the integrity of our student records.

***Specific schools required to attend will receive an email notification from their attendance advisor regarding the clean-up session.

Mark your calendars for:

• Craigmont High School: Oct. 22 8:30am to 3:00pm
• PLZ Code: 74973

           #AttendanceCleanUp #AccurateData

*** Please make sure your attendance clerk brings the following items:

• Charged laptop.
• Sign-in/out forms
• Parent notes

C.O.M.E. to Win: Attendance Monitoring and Recognition

• 3rd 20-Day Period Deadline: As a reminder, the third 20-day school attendance period ends on Nov. 4. All schools must ensure that all necessary supports and celebrations have been documented within the C.O.M.E. to Win Application Platform for all student attendance levels. This is a mandatory requirement.
• Benefits of Regular Monitoring: By consistently entering attendance data for Champions, Winners, and Participants every 20 days, we can proactively monitor student attendance trends and identify areas where additional support may be needed.
• Attendance progress will be reflected in student reports and report cards, ensuring transparent communication with parents and guardians.
• Let's work together to motivate students to strive for the highest standards of attendance.

General Choice Transfer (Rescind)

• Schools may submit General Choice Transfer (GCT) rescind requests for students who demonstrate non-compliance with academic performance, attendance, or behavioral expectations. Rescissions will be processed for student transitions at the end of the first semester. Consideration for immediate rescissions will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Appeal Process

All levels of appeals regarding GCT rescissions will be handled through a designated process:

• First Level: Appeals will be addressed by the school principal.
• Second Level: Appeals will be reviewed by the district office.
• Third Level: Appeals will be decided upon by the superintendent or designee.
• Note: All Exceptional Education (formerly SPED) and displaced students must be vetted according to IEP mandates and McKinney Vento law.

Rescission Request Submission

Please submit all GCT rescission requests electronically through the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/t0Sufb9jKg

New MSCS Multilingual Support Hubs

The Attendance and Enrollment office is pleased to announce the opening of our Multilingual Support Hubs. These hubs will provide ongoing assistance to MSCS families seeking guidance in various areas, including:

• Enrollment
• Transfers
• Attendance
• General MSCS Information
• ESL Assistance
• Bus Passes
• School Supplies
• Uniforms
• Truancy Assistance
• Computer Assistance

Location and Hours:

• Gaisman Park: Tuesday, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• Refugee Empowerment Program (REP): Thursday, 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

NEW USERS ON-SITE 2-Day PowerSchool Training (Nov. 6-7)

• This training session is exclusively for NEW USERS and will take place at (TTC) (3772 Jackson Avenue, Memphis TN 38108) in Lab 2. Please remember to bring a laptop, notepad, and pen.
• Dates: General Choice Transfer (Rescind)
• Schools may submit General Choice Transfer (GCT) rescind requests for students who demonstrate non-compliance with academic performance, attendance, or behavioral expectations. Rescissions will be processed for student transitions at the end of the first semester. Consideration for immediate rescissions will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Appeal Process

All levels of appeals regarding GCT rescissions will be handled through a designated process:

• First Level: Appeals will be addressed by the school principal.
• Second Level: Appeals will be reviewed by the district office.
• Third Level: Appeals will be decided upon by the superintendent or designee.
• Note: All Exceptional Education (formerly SPED) and displaced students must be vetted according to IEP mandates and McKinney Vento law.

Rescission Request Submission

Please submit all GCT rescission requests electronically through the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/t0Sufb9jKg

New MSCS Multilingual Support Hubs

The Attendance and Enrollment office is pleased to announce the opening of our Multilingual Support Hubs. These hubs will provide ongoing assistance to MSCS families seeking guidance in various areas, including:

• Enrollment
• Transfers
• Attendance
• General MSCS Information
• ESL Assistance
• Bus Passes
• School Supplies
• Uniforms
• Truancy Assistance
• Computer Assistance

Location and Hours:

• Gaisman Park: Tuesday, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• Refugee Empowerment Program (REP): Thursday, 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

NEW USERS ON-SITE 2-Day PowerSchool Training (Nov. 6-7)

• This training session is exclusively for NEW USERS and will take place at (TTC) (3772 Jackson Avenue, Memphis TN 38108) in Lab 2. Please remember to bring a laptop, notepad, and pen.
• Dates: November 6, 2024 - November 7, 2024
• Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

To sign up, please use the following PLZ Code: 85380