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Headline Stories for 1/23/06 Below
Superintendent's Corner
Last Thursday, the
Memphis City Schools Board of Commissioners got its first look at two
long- awaited studies: the Five-Year Facilities Master Plan and the
Five-Year Transportation Study, along with a comprehensive overview
of the academic programs and guiding principles which they support.
Taken together, the plans call for sweeping changes in Memphis City Schools. From the creation of uniform grade configurations to system-wide attendance boundary changes, the elimination of satellite attendance areas to support neighborhood schools, school closings and the construction of five new schools, almost every student in the District will be touched by the proposal.
Eighth
Annual Read Across America Day Set for March 2
Deadline
for Free Books Fast Approaching
Schools have until February 8 to apply for free books for the eighth annual Read Across America Day scheduled March 2. The books will be provided by the non-profit Literacy Empowerment Foundation (LEF) on a first-come, first-served basis. LEF distributed more than three million free books for Read Across America Day and other literacy campaigns last year.
Fourth grade students of Shannon Elementary used songs, poems and dances, as well as excerpts from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s speeches to honor the civil rights hero on Friday, January 13.
January’s Blue Ribbon Spotlight is on Sharpe Elementary School
A “Sharpe” Focus on Classroom Management
Principal Gary Zimmerman sits comfortably in his office, taking a phone call without the worries of students waiting to discuss bad behavior. Zimmerman credits his teachers for the calm environment.
MCS
Mentors Making the “CONNECTION”
January is National Mentoring Month, and Wednesday, January 25 is “Thank Your Mentor Day” at all Memphis City Schools. Mentors, students and parents will also be in attendance at FedExForum Wednesday night for “Mentoring Night with the Memphis Grizzlies” when the Grizzlies take on All-Star Kevin Garnett and the Minnesota Timberwolves. The events are just a few of those planned this month to thank the people who committed to MCS students through the CONNECT program.
