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Headline Stories for 1/16/06 Below
Superintendent's Corner
This
week, as we return from our observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King
Jr. Holiday yesterday and go about our work, I hope we can carry with
us in our instruction and our interactions with our children and young
people the principles and teachings of non-violence, brotherhood, justice,
fairness and the importance of dreams.
PRSA Names Superintendent Carol Johnson 2005’s Top Communicator
Dr. Carol Johnson’s voice has echoed through the community with nothing but optimism and aspiration for the children of Memphis City Schools since she arrived in the city as the district’s superintendent in 2003. This year, Dr. Johnson’s dedication to remain a visible symbol of positivism for the youth of Memphis has earned her the honor of being named Communicator of the Year by the Memphis Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).
Faculty and staff at Macon Elementary say there’s no better way to describe their two-year partnership with the Junior League of Memphis than, “simply priceless.” In the last year alone, the Junior League has been providing lunch for the faculty and giving each of the teachers a gift certificate to buy new materials for their classrooms at Knowledge Tree. Volunteers have also attended and assisted with PTO meetings, tutored children in math and reading and provided gift certificates for needy students to buy clothes at their thrift store.
Let your voice be heard
Help the developers of the Blue Ribbon Plan tie up the loose ends, so the program can reach its maximum effectiveness and help provide safe learning environments for all Memphis children. All you have to do is provide your input, by email, phone or comment card.
Blue
Ribbon Professional Development Opportunities
To support your school in creating a positive school climate, the professional development staff offers the workshops listed below. We hope you will find one or two that will fit with your school goals and with your Student Behavior Plan.
