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State's top Social Studies teacher is in "The Haven!"
Brian Davis, Whitehaven HS, was recently recognized by the Tennessee Council for the Social Studies as its "Outstanding Secondary Social Studies Teacher of the Year." Read more about Mr. Davis and his award in the SCS Newsroom.
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Have you heard about the teacher raises in this year's budget?
We've been working really hard to create a budget that includes resources supporting all the incredible things happening in your classrooms, and in case you haven't heard, Superintendent Hopson is pretty close to pulling it off. One thing we're really proud of is the 2017-18 budget includes exciting opportunities for teachers including performance-based raises, bonuses, stipends and more! Click here for an overview.
More details will be shared in upcoming issues of the Teacher Weekly.
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New school year calendars are here...Start planning your vacations!
During our recent Board Meeting, Board Members approved the school year for the 2017-18SY AND 2018-19SY. That's right! Now you'll be able get those vacations planned nearly two years in advance.
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TNReady or not, here we go! (FYI: We know you're ready)
We're nine-weeks away from the end of the school year, but before we leave for summer vacation, we have few tests to wrap up, including TNReady. Testing starts in a few weeks, and there are two big changes this year: we're doing paper testings and scores will count towards students' final grades.
Make sure your families know they can find extra resources and test tips on the District website.
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Barnes & Noble Loves Teachers!
Barnes & Noble Wolfchase and Collierville locations will celebrate incredible educators across Shelby County during their annual Educator Appreciation Week, April 1 - 9. Throughout the week, both stores will host special events, offer amazing discounts and give you a chance to win great prizes! Click here to learn more.
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The HR Connect team is always working to support you and provide information to help you at work and in everyday life. The newly designed HR Connect website is your connection to important info regarding benefits, careers, resources and more.
Oh...and it's is your home for a TON of employee discounts!
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Career Opportunity: Help us create winning classroom leaders!
The best coaches are usually former players who spent years developing their skills in the game. This is the same strategy we're using to help groom the next class of superstars in the classroom. We're looking to "sign" new Instructional Coaches to help current teachers elevate their game to a new level!
Click here to learn more about this exciting career opportunity.
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Share your love of math with fellow teachers!
We are looking for highly motivated 'mathletes' to serve as Instructional Math Fellows for the 2017-18 school year. This is an exciting opportunity to have a greater impact on students across the District, while supporting your fellow teachers. Applications are due by March 31.
Click here to learn more about this exciting career opportunity.
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Not planning to return to your position next year? Please let us know early.
Let’s work together to ensure all classrooms are fully staffed on day 1 of the 2017-18 school year! Of course, we want to keep all of our effective teachers and principals at SCS, but if you don’t plan on returning to your current position, please tell us early so we can begin searching for a qualified replacement. If you submit an early notification of resignation via the Employee Portal by April 15, you'll have the option of maintaining your medical insurance coverage (with payment) through July 31 or having it end on the last day of your final month of work. For questions, call 416-5304.
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Some important evaluation dates are coming soon.
Thursday, April 13:
100% Observations Complete
Thursday, April 20:
Teacher Submission of Professionalism Artifacts in OASYS
Thursday, April 27:
Submissions to Business Partner
May 1 - 26:
Professionalism/Summative Conferences
Questions:
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We're teaming with MTSU
to host a Social Studies PD session.
Starting this year, all students in TN are required to take a Civics exam to graduate. To help students and teachers get a head start on those lessons, we'll be hosting a PD session for 4th, 5th and 8th grade U.S. History, U.S. Government, Librarians and ELA teachers on April 8 at the Teaching & Learning Academy. This workshop is your chance to learn more about the assessment and brush-up on the State's social studies standards. Click here to learn more.
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2017 Read to
be Ready grant deadline extended!
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Tell your students it's time to "TeamUP 2 GreenUP!"
Project Green Schools educates and equips K-12 students to conduct energy audits of their schools, monitor the indoor air quality and identify areas of energy waste throughout the school. These efforts typically reduce school energy consumption by 10-15 percent. It's a great leadership opportunity for your students and a fun way to make a big difference in the environment! If you're interested in taking part in an upcoming Energy Saving Workshop, contact Tracy Leaks at leaksta@scsk12.org or 416-4118. F
ollow
@SCSGreenSchools
for more info and current events.
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Find the latest grant opportunities to support your classroom.
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The March Concern Connection is here.
As part of our Employee Assistance Program, we want to give you tips and resources for healthier working and living. This month's issue is filled with tips for stress management, building healthy relationships, teamwork and more. Click here to start reading.
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Do you have a future lawyer in your classroom?
For the past decade, the Memphis Bar Association (MBA) has worked to guide young people in our city with a passion for the legal system. This summer, MBA is looking for a new group of HS juniors and seniors to take part in its Summer Internship Law Program. Students will spend part of their summer learning from some of the top legal minds in our city. Applications are due by March 31.
Don't let your students miss this great opportunity!
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The Shelby County Commission is offering internships for high school students.
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Is your school on social media? Make sure you '@' us on Twitter and Instagram and tag us on Facebook so we can share and retweet your photos and info!
Not on social media? What are you waiting for? Contact Christian Ross to get started!
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Connect With Us on Social Media!
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