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Headline Stories for 5/1/06 Below
Superintendent's Corner
We
are fortunate in the Memphis City Schools to be experiencing a resurgence
of interest in and commitment to parental involvement with our schools.
Parents are a children’s first teacher, and when parents partner
with schools and teachers, everyone wins. Most importantly, the child
wins.
Our
Children – Our Future
Selected for Top Award
The “Our-Children- Our Future” tutoring program, nominated for a "Spirit of Giving” Award, was selected as a first place winner, it was announced on April 25 at the volunteer recognition luncheon hosted by Volunteer Memphis.
“A
Very Special Arts Festival”
Exceptional Students Display Exceptional Work
The Division of Exceptional Children and Health Services of Memphis City Schools hosted “A Very Special Arts Festival” at Hope Presbyterian Church in Cordova last week. The event gave the Memphis Arts community the chance to embrace MCS students and offer hope through the joys of art.
The Last MCS Blue Ribbon Night at Chick-Fil-A is Tuesday, May 2, 2006!
One last time for the 2005-06 school year, schools are urged to round up their herds and MOO-VE their students and staff to “Eat Mor Chiken!”
Peabody Celebration to Embrace Diversity, Culture and Creativity
On Wednesday, May 10, the doors of Peabody Elementary will lead to some of the world’s most wonderful treasures when the school hosts its annual International Festival. Music, food and art from regions around the globe will be on display at this colorful celebration.
