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November 21 at 5:30pm-6:30pm

Importance of Fathers/Father Figures in Education- Join us as our partner with Fathers First discuss the important role that fathers play in their children’s education and how their involvement produces positive outcomes. This session is virtual. Click here to join.

November 14 at 5:30pm-6:30pm

PTO/PTA/PIE Huddle- Please join us to learn more about our Senior Leader's 100-day plan and District initiatives that are instrumental in shaping the future of education in our community.

This event in-person in the MSCS 901 Cafe located at 160 S. Hollywood St. Memphis, TN 38112. Please click on the link below to register.

Registration Link: https://bit.ly/3YzHBgW

November 12 at 5:30pm-6:30pm

Gun Safety Awareness- Join us as the Shelby County Sheriff's Department and and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. discusses gun safety tips and how to keep your children safe. Missed this session, click here to view.

November 6 at 5:30pm-6:30pm

Financial Literacy -Join us on November 6 at 5:30p.m. as our friends at Mane Up Memphis share with our families information on budgeting wisely and how to dig yourself out of debt. You don't want to miss this interactive session. Missed this session, click here to view.

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October 29 at 5:30pm-6:30pm

Bullying 101-Join us as the MSCS Student Leadership Team discusses the basics of bullying, the definition of bullying, the role students play, tips on what you can do as a parent or caregiver to keep your student safe. Missed this session, click here to view.

October 23 at 5:30pm-6:30pm

Title 1- Join us at the Board of Education 901 Cafe as our Federal Programs and Family Engagement Team discusses the purpose of Title 1 Schools, McKinney -Vento Act, Parent’s Right to Know, and much more. Missed this session, click here to view.

October 17 at 5:30pm-6:30pm

School Safety during an Emergency or Crisis- Join us as the MSCS Safety and Security Team discuss school safety and what to do as a parent when there is an emergency or crisis at school. Missed this session, click here to view

October 3 at 5:30pm-6:30pm

Dyslexia 101-Please join us for our Dyslexia 101 session. Families will have the opportunity to learn how to identify if your child has dyslexia, misconceptions about dyslexia, and ways to help your child succeed. This session is virtualand hosted by Gay Landaiche with the Erika Center at Bodine School. Missed this session, click here to view!

MSCS is proud to announce upcoming Legacy U sessions for the month of October---Educational resources and support for you, especially you! Click on the following links to join the live virtual sessions on Microsoft Teams.

For questions about the forum, please email [email protected]

October 17 at 5:30pm-6:30pm

October 3 at 5:30pm-6:30pm

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September 3 at 5:30pm-6:30pm

Back to the Basics: District Budget 101-Join us in one of our interactive budget sessions about our district to learn where the money comes from and how it is spent. This session is in-person at the Board of Education’s 901 Cafe, 160 South Hollywood.

September 10 at 5:30pm-6:30pm

Back to the Basics: District Budget 101- -Join us in one of our interactive budget sessions about our district to learn where the money comes from and how it is spent. This session is virtual. Join us on FACEBOOK LIVE by clicking on the link here

September 17 at 4:30pm-5:30pm

September 21 at 10:00am-2:00pm

Suicide Prevention Expo-Join us as we raise local awareness of mental health and wellness resources in the greater Memphis community. This session is in-person at White Station Middle, 5465 Mason Rd, Memphis, TN 38120

September 24 at 4:30pm-5:30pm

September 26 at 5:30pm-6:30pm

Parents Connect Session/Conectando Familias-Please join us for our Families Connect Session 1, where you will have the opportunity to learn about and implement basic, yet crucial steps parents can take at home to support their children's education. This session is virtual.Missed this session, click hereto view!

August 12 at 5:30pm-6:30pm

Ready for Kindergarten: Give Me 10 - Starting prekindergarten is a time of mixed emotions for families and children. There is excitement for the new journey, but also anxiety because of the unknown. In this introduction, families briefly explore what it means to be “ready” for prekindergarten and kindergarten and how they can use Ready Rosie to access rich educational games and tools that support foundational language skills, mathematical thinking, social emotional learning, and healthy routines so families and children are confident and ready for their new school adventure. Missed this session, click hereto view!

Additional Resources for your Kindergarten Student:

August 15 at 10:00am-11:00am

PowerSchool Support for Families - Families learn to navigate the parent portal to view key student data including grades, attendance, teachers, contact information, and report cards. Support with questions will be provided. Link

August 22 at 5:30pm-6:30pm

Dangers of Social Media - Although social media has some positive benefits, it can also provide a platform for bullying, exclusion, and unrealistic expectations. Families learn the dangers of social media as well as how to use social media responsibly. Missed this session, click here to view!

August 29 at 5:30pm-6:30pm

What to Expect During Parent/ Teacher Conference - MSCS Parent University provides an opportunity for all parents and caregivers to gather, learn, and share important information to support student learning and success in school. Click on the following links to join the live virtual sessions on Microsoft Teams. Missed this session, click here

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