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Headline Stories for 10/3/05 Below
Superintendent's Corner
Rosh Hashanah, a holiday that marks new beginnings, will be observed by our students, parents and staff of the Jewish faith beginning today. Rosh Hashanah officially begins at sunset this evening, Monday, October 3 and ends at nightfall on October 5, commemorating Jewish Year 5766.
Memphis
Goes Back to School-AAS Partnership Week
Encourages Community Involvement
“Citizens visiting their neighborhood school will be able to see first-hand what goes on during a typical school day,” said Peggy Jones, community partnerships coordinator. “They will see how faculty and staff are preparing all of our students to be successful, productive citizens and the future leaders of our city and country.”
Kudos!
Delano Elementary School has been named one of the most “academically superior” schools in Tennessee and in the nation, giving a Memphis City School recognition as a No Child Left Behind—Blue Ribbon School for the second consecutive year.
Frayser Elementary Is In the “Blue Ribbon Spotlight” for October
By this time last year, Frayser Elementary Principal Elaine Stewart-Price had already punished Sha-vos Butler several times for acting out in class, talking too much or copping an attitude, but this year is different.
Hepatitis B Shots For 2005-2006 Scheduled
Any Memphis City Schools employee interested in receiving Hepatitis B shots may get the shots for free beginning this month. Although the shots are not required, some employees who have more direct contact with students, such as teachers, school nurses or custodians, may wish to take advantage of the offer for free shots. Those employees need only to show their MCS ID badge when they go for the vaccinations.
