Dr. Feagins sent the original communication regarding Prodigy availability, on Tuesday, November 12.  Prodigy Math is available via Clever for grades 1-8.  CLICK HERE to access the Welcome Kit.  

Clever Support - Submit a MSCS IT ticket and email scscleveradmins@scsk12.org

Virtual Training - Principals can schedule virtual training through the following links:

Prodigy #1 Teacher Training: Getting Started

Prodigy #2 Teacher Training: Tips & Tricks

The deadline to complete 100% of TEM Announced Observation #1 is December 6th.   School Administrators (Principals, VP, and APs), Network Leaders, and Assistant Superintendents may access their school's data using the following link: 

• Evaluation KPI Dashboard SY2024-2025

If assistance is needed, please reach out via email:  eps@scsk12.org or by telephone:  (901) 416-2475.

Growth and Achievement containers will open for teachers and new hires who transferred schools or started after the containers were closed but before November 4th. Impacted educators may complete or update their selections from November 11-22.  

If assistance is needed, please reach out via email:  eps@scsk12.org or by telephone:  (901) 416-2475.

Portfolio educators will receive a welcome email from Teach All once they have been rostered in the platform.  To access the secure site, educators will need their State Single Sign On.  

Educators may receive their State SSO username by emailing Fredrick Strahan (strahanfc@scsk12.org) and Ayodele Hall (hallam@scsk12.org).

Please see the MTSS Lead Weekly Updates for the week of 11/12.  Of important note, the active tickets with PCG and Pearson are causing the data quality alert in PowerBi as noted by the exclamation mark in the top right corner of the screen.  It is best to review data directly from the source student by student at this time.

The November Teaching & Learning Advisory is now available.  https://secure.smore.com/n/a79zj

Upcoming professional learning opportunities are highlighted as well as student engagement strategies and research.  Take a moment to review and share with your staff.

Do you need coats and other winter clothing for your students? If so, please complete the survey linked below to provide information about your students’ needs by Friday, November 15. 

Each school is asked to designate one person to serve as the coordinator for this effort. That person will be responsible for providing size information for up to 10 students and picking items up on the day of distribution in December.  Requests will be filled based on availability, and an MSCS FACE team member will contact the coordinator to confirm a pick-up time for each school. 

Link to Submit Coat Requests: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/OWH24

Student Club and Organization categories have been set up in the Student Program module of PowerSchool. Once inside the module, leaders will find that clubs and organizations are listed by general category, (e.g., Art, Mentoring, STEM/STEAM) instead of by the specific names provided in at the start of the year and for Quarter 1. Please be sure to update this information in PowerSchool by Friday, November 22. 

Link to Step Sheet: Assigning Student Programs to Students in PowerSchool

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Memphis Grizzlies STEM Forward initiative, a new grant program designed to support K-12 educators within Memphis Shelby County Schools as they bring innovative STEM projects to life in their classrooms. Through this initiative, the Memphis Grizzlies aim to empower forward-thinking educators and inspire the next generation of problem solvers, creators, and leaders in STEM.

The STEM Forward grants will provide crucial funding for teachers to develop hands-on STEM projects that engage and challenge students, preparing them for success in a technology-driven world. We believe that fostering curiosity and skills in STEM today will help shape a brighter future for our community and beyond.

Key Dates for the Memphis Grizzlies STEM Forward Initiative:

• Application Period: October 28 – December 6, 2024
• Winner Notification: January 6 – 10, 2025
• Project Completion Deadline: April 30, 2025
• Project Evaluation Submission: May 17, 2025

Educators from all K-12 levels are encouraged to apply and share their visionary project ideas that will inspire and engage students.

For more information about the application process, please visit our website www.grizzlies.com/stemforward, or reach out to me. We look forward to seeing the innovative ideas Memphis educators will bring forward to benefit our students!