MSEEC

As we approach the final month of the year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the wonderful accomplishments our students have achieved so far and express my gratitude for the continued partnership between school and home. December is a month filled with excitement and opportunities for learning.

In addition to our regular academic activities, we have several special events planned, including the NEHS induction, Parent Circle, and the Mother/Son Sneaker Ball, among others. These events provide wonderful opportunities to celebrate our students’ achievements and strengthen our sense of community.

The colder weather is also upon us, and we remind families to ensure that children come to school dressed warmly, especially for outdoor recess. Please label coats, hats, and gloves with your child’s name to help avoid misplaced items.

As we head into winter break, I encourage you to take time as a family to read together, explore creative activities, and reflect on the joys of the season. These moments not only strengthen family bonds but also support your child’s learning and development.

Thank you for your ongoing support, and I wish you and your family a safe, healthy, and joyful holiday season. Let’s continue to work together to make our school a place where every child thrives.

With warm regards,

Metin Caliskan

Principal

E-mail: mcaliskan@sememphis.org

PTO Meeting

December 3rd from 3:30pm - 4:15pm

We are excited to extend an invitation to you for our upcoming Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) meeting. Your presence and input are invaluable as we work together to enhance the educational experience for our students.

If you have any specific topics or questions you would like to address during the meeting, please feel free to share them during the PTO meeting.

Date: Tuesday, December 3

Time: 3:30 pm

Location: School Cafeteria

Online option for the parents who can not attend in person

Google Meet joining info:

https://meet.google.com/nyn-gdhy-hik

Students will be notified by their homeroom teacher if they met the LiveSchool and behavioral expectations to attend.

Students will return to school on January 6th.

During Winter Break, it is a magical time filled with special celebrations all over the world.

In this video, students will discover the rich traditions and celebrations of winter holidays from different cultures around the globe! From Hanukkah’s Festival of Lights to the joyful bonfires of Lohri, you’ll journey through the customs that make each holiday special.

Bonus Incentive: Watch the video and choose one cultural celebration that you learned about. Write a one-page essay on facts about the celebration that make it special or unique and how it is alike or different from your own family celebrations. Be sure to give details! Due by Dec. 19th

*All essays turned in to their homeroom teacher will receive Eagle bucks, Dress Down pass, and a special prize!

2nd Grade

1st Place: Annie L.

2nd: Dallas B.

3rd: Layla L.

3rd Grade

1st Place: Karter H.

2nd Place: Bailee Y.

3rd Place: Major H.

4th Grade

1st Place: Darlea M.

2nd Place: Adam K.

3rd Place: Marley G.

5th Grade

1st Place: Dylan W.

2nd Place: William L.-V.

3rd Place: Kennedi B.

Click the link to register!

https://forms.gle/MPvjJoWLhCdfo4Ez8

In alignment with Shelby County Schools policies, MSE does track unexcused absences through truancy logging. After 3 unexcused absences, a letter will be sent home as a warning. At 5 unexcused absences, you will be required to come to the school for a meeting and create an attendance plan. At 10 unexcused absences, admin will choose to modify the attendance plan or transfer the case to truancy court. As truancy court is extreme and a last resort, we would like to avoid this at all costs. Here are a few things you can do:

• If your child is sick, send a handwritten note or formal doctor’s note to school with your student when they return. Excused absences do not count toward truancy.
• Don’t allow students to take unnecessary absences, staying home just because they don’t want to go to school.
• If you receive a letter, especially a 5 or 10 day truancy letter, please be diligent in meeting with admin to develop attendance plans.

Contact jsimpson@sememphis.org with questions.

We will have class and individual incentives for attendance. Each week, the class with the highest attendance will get to have a champion banner hang over their door. At the end of each week, every student with perfect attendance will be eligible to receive several incentives including a free dress down pass, a homework pass, as well as an invitation to an exclusive attendance party!

When: December 19th

We would like to take some time each month to reward students who have been diligent with their behavior. For December, students who meet the Live School point requirement for demonstrating positive behavior will be invited to participate in a special celebration during school!

We are initiating the home visit program in order to better meet the needs of the child and family. In promoting a partnership between parents and teachers, home visits provide the means for effective team problem solving and encouraging parent involvement. It also creates a personal bond between the students, parents, and teachers to ensure optimum success. In addition, it provides a sense of security for the parents to know that their children are in good and caring hands, and allows the parents to give feedback on their student’s academic experience. Our goal is to visit as many families as possible. If you would like to schedule a visit, please contact Principal Caliskan at mcaliskan@sememphis.org.

This month, we have learned what it means to be appreciative and grateful. Also, we discussed the many ways that we can let others know how appreciative we are of them by using our kind words and actions.

Saying “Thank you” is an easy way to express your appreciation. Learn how to say “thank you” in other languages so that you can show gratefulness in many settings.

English = Thank You (Thank-yoo)

• Spanish = Gracias (Grah-see-as)

• French = Merci (Mare-SEE)

• Italian = Grazie (GRAHT-see)

• Chinese = Xie Xie (Shyeh-shyeh)

• Turkish = Teşekkürler

Sign up for Live School to track student's behavior!

Step 1: Register as Parents

• Contact your child(ren)'s teacher for the parent code.
• Go to parent.liveschoolinc.com
• Enter parent code
• Download the "Live School Parent" app and log in!

Step 2: Help Your Student

• Go to student.liveschoolinc.com
• Enter Student code
• Download the "Live School Student" app and log in!

No email? Try any username in email format!

You can login anytime to monitor your child’s grades, view assignments, and attendance.

You will need to create an account with your child’s Access ID and Access Password. You need to have a valid email address when creating the parent/guardian account.

If you cannot log in to the website, please contact our front office.

The mission of Memphis School of Excellence (MSE) is to provide a safe and collaborative environment which will cultivate the academic and social development of its students by emphasizing math, science, and technology for the purpose of students setting and meeting higher education goals. Graduates of MSE will have the tools necessary to positively impact their communities as they pursue their personal and professional aspirations. Memphis School of Excellence believes an effective and adequate education necessary for the citizens of the future relies heavily on a multidimensional academic curriculum in which all core subjects will be blended together through various teaching methods while promoting the development of a strong character that supports and respects society. We strongly believe that MSE’s mission statement and our outlined goals relate to the Memphis City Schools’ strategic plan which is based on student achievement, accountability, parent and community involvement, healthy youth development, safety and diversity.

Email: info@sememphis.org
Website: https://mseec.sememphis.org/
Location: 8350 Macon Road, Cordova, TN, USA
Phone: (901) 707-8146
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MSEECordova
Twitter: @MSECordovaEl