Compendium Digest

October 4, 2024

• Compendium Updates
• Campus News & Updates
• Extended Learning
• University Schools Athletics
• Parent Networks
• Mark your calendars!
• UofM Athletics & Events
• Tech Talks
• Helpful Links & Contact Information

It’s hard to believe that we are already gearing up for enrollment for the 2025-26 school year! As we move forward with our district-wide processes, please note that we are transitioning to a new email address for all enrollment questions, which is enrollus@k12.memphis.edu. Please direct any and all enrollment questions to this new email inbox.

Additionally, please note that an Intent to Return form will be shared with all current families in early December, so we are aware of your family’s plans for the 2025-26 school year. No action is needed at this time!

It's officially homecoming season! University Schools has once again been invited to watch and to participate in the University of Memphis' annual homecoming parade. This year, the parade will take place on Friday, October 25, at 4pm. Additionally, the University of Memphis’ Student Activities Council is planning to host several more events on and off campus during the week of homecoming, including a family friendly drive-in movie night at Malco Summer Drive-In on October 22nd!

Please note that Campus School will dismiss the day of the parade at 2pm, and University Middle School and University High School will dismiss at 2:30pm, to help avoid the increased traffic and the parade queue, as well as to allow as many families as possible to attend the parade together! If your child attends the ELRC, you will be receiving further communication directly from the school administrative team (post Fall Break) about how your family can participate in parade events.

Please stay tuned for more information regarding Homecoming week festivities, which will be shared after Fall Break!

University Schools has partnered with LunchTime to create a simple process to pay for your student's meals. To create an account, please refer to the step-by-step guide: School Payment Portal Guide. In order to add your student to the account, you will need the assigned PIN. Please email Veronica Cooney at vgcooney@memphis.edu with the name of your child to request the PIN.

Families may apply for Free Reduced Lunch benefits at any time during the year, even if you have previously been found ineligible. If you have experienced any changes in your financial situation, please fill out the online application: University Schools | Free Reduced Lunch Application.

If you have any questions or concerns about the Nutrition Program or Free Reduced Lunch application, please contact Veronica Cooney at vgcooney@memphis.edu.

As you may know, we are raising money to purchase a Pouncer Jr costume for our University Schools sports and pep rallys. We are hoping to be able to raise a good portion of the $12,000 price tag. Link to donate can be found here: https://momentum.memphis.edu/project/42856

University Schools families: please review and complete the attached form. It is required by new Tennessee legislation for your child to be able to receive health services and basic first aid in our schools, such as band-aid application, temperature checks, ice pack application, etc.

Any student that does not have signed consent will not receive health services from nursing staff or University Schools administration, unless the student is experiencing a health emergency. You will be required to come to the school to provide minor health care assistance for your child if there is no signed consent on file with University Schools.

Please review, print, sign, and return the form with your child to school as soon as possible.

University Schools is partnering with PowerSchool Messenger to communicate with families at Campus School, University Middle School, and University High School by voice call, email, and text message.

In order to receive SMS/text messages from us, you must opt-in. If you did not receive the opt-in message, you can manually opt-in by texting 'Y' or 'yes' to the number 67587.

Upon completion, you will receive a confirmation text message from PowerSchool Messenger. Thank you for staying connected to us!

Reggio 3 Classroom

Supervising Teacher: Mrs. Molly

Assistant Teachers: Emily Wilson and Karsen Neal

Community is a vital part of our Reggio 2 classroom, and we have strengthened our community by doing collaborative activities, exploration, and playing with our new friends. The children began to wonder about communities outside of our classroom, so we started to talk about our communities at home. Children brought in their family photos to share with the class and to introduce the members of their family. We learned that there are many types of families and that every family works differently. We talked about our parents, siblings, grandparents, and family pets. We welcome our families into our class community and cannot wait to continue to grow our community.

Center for Applied Earth Sciences and Engineering Research (CAESER) Third Grade

This month, Campus School third grade had a visit from the Center for Applied Earth Sciences and Engineering Research (CAESER). As students rotated through the third grade science class, they had the opportunity to learn about the water cycle as they made water cycle friendship bracelets with CAESER’s Lucinda Scrivener, read about the water cycle with a STEM ambassador, and completed an interactive notebook activity with the classroom teacher.

STEAM Night

This year marked the 10th anniversary of Campus School STEAM Night! This event happens annually each Fall. This is a community-building evening celebrating all things Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. This year, the event was literacy themed. The theme was ‘Once Upon a Time at STEAM Night’. Each classroom was filled with a community partner. The community partner planned a session that tied in their focus area to STEAM, but also connected the room to a kids’ book! Students who entered the building were given a bookmark. As students went from room to room, they collected stickers with book characters on them. Novel Book Store was even on campus during the event to sell the STEAM-related books. Food trucks Eat at Erics and Ben and Jerry’s were on-site to serve up delicious treats for our students and their families, too.

On behalf of Campus School and the STEAM Committee, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for our volunteers’ participation inCampus School STEAM Night. Their creativity and dedication to planning engaging sessions made the event a success. We truly appreciate the time they donated and the creativity they brought to match our literacy theme for this year. Their involvement enriches our community and inspires our students. Providing exceptional opportunities for all of our students to learn and explore is one of our goals as we work together as a school community to defy the inequities in STEM education. Without our community members’ unique perspectives, energy, and commitment to our young people, this STEM event would not have been possible. Our partnership with our community partners is so incredibly valuable to us. We hope everyone enjoyed their evening at STEAM Night, and we are already excited for next year!

Brain Unit

Each grade-level at Campus School devotes time at the beginning of the year to learning about the brain. Content is scaffolded so that learning builds on itself year to year. Kindergarten explored the parts of the brain through literacy. First graders learned about the parts of the brain. Second graders learned about learning styles. Third graders examined how animal brains vary from animal to animal. Fourth grade made “brain caps” and explored in detail the functions of the parts of the brain. Fifth grade completed an analysis of the history of football helmets and engineered football helmets for eggs. Additionally, Third, fourth, and fifth graders participated in a guest lecture series with University of Memphis Department of Psychology professor Dr. Helen Sable. Students convened in the Playroom to learn about how scientists study the brain, how animal brains compare, and how to keep brains healthy. Additionally, students got hands-on experience analyzing animal and human brains.

Careers on Wheels: Tiger Talks with the Memphis Fire Department

As a STEM-designated school through the state of Tennessee, our school has a responsibility to create career- centered learning opportunities. This year, Campus School is continuing with the Careers on Wheels Tiger Talk series. This series of guest speakers is for kindergarten and first graders. Each month there is a different ‘career on wheels’ highlighted. These guest speakers visit each class as a whole group. For September, we highlighted the career of firefighters with Memphis Fire Department. Having a firefighter visit is incredibly important, as it helps the young students understand the role of community helpers in keeping us safe.

When Memphis Fire Department brought the fire engine to the school, it created an exciting and memorable experience for the children. They were able to see the equipment up close and learn about fire safety in a fun way. This not only builds their knowledge but also inspires them to appreciate those who serve our community. It was a wonderful opportunity for our students to engage with a vital part of our community.

Thank you to Memphis Fire Department Engine number 18 for coming to Campus School and sharing with our students. Go, Tigers, Go!

Great Tiger Bake Off: 5th Grade PBL Project

Campus School fifth grade students explored chemistry in the kitchen this quarter. Students explored matter and its interactions in the classroom. Then, students picked one common food recipe, and identified the components of the recipe. Students identified, analyzed, and observed. Students identified the physical properties of matter in order to explain the phase changes between solid, liquid, or gas.

In addition, students attended a “being there experience” at the Campus Recreation Center Kitchen to complete a kitchen chemistry lesson. During this "Being There Experience," students explored the chemistry of baking cookies. Fifth graders were able to analyze a cookie recipe, create their own cookie recipe, then mix together and bake their cookies. This experience not only taught physical science, but also gave students the opportunity to have hands-on experience in the kitchen and learn about health and oven safety.

Fourth Grade is Shakin' Things Up

Dr. Moran from the Center for Earthquake Research and Information visited Campus School in September to present to fourth graders. Connected to their Problem Based Learning project, students learned from this guest speaking event. Dr. Moran presented information on the New Madrid earthquakes of 1811-1812. He also explained what earthquakes are and the effects related to them using items such as a slinky and shake tables to show earthquake effects. Dr. Moran partnered with the fourth grade team five years ago to build this PBL lesson plan. This project has now become a tradition in fourth grade. Dr. Moran always brings fun energy to the classroom, and we are so excited for him to partner with us each year.

Grandparents Day Soiree

On Friday, September 20, Campus School grandparents headed to school to celebrate being a Tiger! Sincerest gratitude to The Grandparents Day Soiree Committee! Each of these parents have been working to create a spectacular event for our entire Campus School community as well as our beloved grandparents and they did not disappoint, Thank you to Michael Goodman Sr. for serving as the DJ for this event.

The committee included: Tenedra Shane , Shanea McKinney, Laura Hughes, Laurie Hodge, Mallory Gary, Danzi L. Cutter, Michel Allen, Amanda Sorrier, and U of M Decorations.

Welcome, Simone!

UMS is proud to welcome Simone, the newest four-legged furry staff member! UMS was selected and approved for a grant from Beyond Ordinary Learning Opportunities for their very own Therapy Dog. Simone was named after Simone Biles for her strength and determination. She fits right in as a Tiger!

Hispanic Heritage Month - Danza Quetzalcoatl

UMS has been celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, and students had the amazing opportunity to experience the cultural music event - Danza Quetzalcoatl! Check out these highlights!

UHS Counseling Update

UHS ninth and tenth graders had the opportunity to hear from a panel of experts in Health Sciences careers. We were joined by Dr. Rick Bloomer, Dean College of Health Sciences at UofM; Jamecia Richardson Coordinator of Experiential Learning and Career Services at UofM School of Public Health; Amy Kimble, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at St. Jude; Dr. Samuel Pleh, CEO and Administrator at Baptist Memorial Hospital - Crittenden; Heather Ashley, Associate Relations Specialist at Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare.

UHS College Reps

Checkout our UHS Biology students, as they have been conducting various labs to test different foods for organic molecules using various indicators.

UHS Social Life

University High School clubs are in action. Students are embarking on new interests including Tiger Bites (cooking), Chess Club (pictured right), PC Gaming, Peer Mentors, and Bridge Builders, to name a few!

We are about to close our first quarter at University Schools, and we are excited about the learning processes we are experiencing on this academic journey! Consider exploring additional programs for your child next semester!

There are still some pending payments. Please make sure you have no pending payments. Your student should be marked green on our final forms website. Please follow this payment link if you are still in the red.

In order to align with our other programs, University Middle School and University High School Extended Learning Wednesday programs will dismiss at 4:45 p.m. (15 minutes later). This will help with dismissal logistics. Thank you for keeping the Innovation Parking Garage accessible during dismissal.

Questions? Email elus@memphis.edu

Several Campus School students showed their Campus Tiger Pride by hosting a bake sale on Saturday, September 21st. In spring of 2021, Caleb, was diagnosed with osteosarcoma and was sent to St. Jude. He underwent 17 rounds of chemo and had his humerus replaced. While he was told he was cancer free in December of 2021, he has had three recurrences since then and had surgery each time to remove a mass from his lungs x2 and from his chest wall once. His family has always participated in the St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend but while he was in treatment, they started a team in his honor. Team ‘Caleb Hammer Strong’ has been fundraising since 2021 and started a bake sale in 2022 to raise money in his name. Each year, the event has gotten bigger and bigger and this year the team raised over $2,500 for St. Jude. Several of their neighbors and friends help them host the event each September, which is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. There were so many Campus School families and teachers stop by the bake sale.

To publicize the event, students created flyers to pass out at school. These students flooded the hallways at morning drop off sharing fliers with classmates, teachers, and parents. This bake sale was extra special because the proceeds of the sale benefited the Team Caleb Hammer Strong’s St. Jude Fundraiser. During the bake sale, all of the proceeds were donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The bake sale included homemade treats, sno cones, Gibson’s donuts, Nothing Bundt Cakes, and so much more. A huge tiger shout out to these tigers for making such a positive impact on the community.

Caleb is a freshman at UHS and little brother, Luke is in 3rd grade at Campus School. Their co-hosts attend Campus as well: Sam (4th) and Rainer (1st) Partee, and Mercy (3rd) and Margot (1st) DeWaters.

Congratulations to the following UHS students! Their artwork was selected to exhibit at the Mid-South Fair Art Contest.

9th: Mariela P.

9th: Alexis W.

10th - Keirstin N.

10th - Lulu K.W.

11th - Dylan R.

11th - Lily P.

Pictured artwork was created by Alexis. W.

Congratulations to the following students at UMS for being elected to serve in the Student Leadership Group for the 2024-25 school year!

Congratulations to the following students at UMS for being elected by their peers to serve in the Beta Club for the 2024-25 school year!

Congratulations to Ms. Stearnes at University High School for being recognized as the Tennessee Science Teachers Association's (TSTA) High School Educator of the Year!

TSTA is the largest representation of science educators in Tennessee. Established in 1975 as the Science Association of Tennessee, TSTA has continuously promoted the development and advancement of science education in Tennessee. This award recognizes leadership roles in promoting science and outstanding contributions to science education that positively impact the community and is only awarded to three k12 educators each year (elementary, middle, high).

Thank you, Ms. Stearnes for your commitment to University Schools and the outstanding work you do everyday. We are thankful to have you on our team, and we are grateful for all that you to support our Tigers!

Go Tigers Go!

As we approach the conclusion of the Fall athletic season, we couldn’t be more proud of the hard work and dedication our student-athletes have demonstrated. Representing the Innovative School District with integrity and sportsmanship, they’ve made us all proud. Looking ahead, the Winter season will bring the excitement of Basketball, Cheer, and Swimming!

Interscholastic Athletics are integral to our students' holistic development, supporting their physical well-being, character growth, academic success, and social-emotional health. Through participation in athletics, students gain life lessons that go beyond the field or court, contributing to their personal and academic journeys. We extend our gratitude to both our student-athletes and their families for their unwavering support of our programs.

• Cross Country: The Campus School running club has had a fantastic season so far, competing in the Memphis Youth Athletics running program. These young athletes are mastering the fundamentals of distance running while competing with peers from across the city.

• We are happy to announce that Campus School girls and boys will participate in the ESCRA Basketball League again this winter. We intend to have several teams including 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade boys in addition to 4th/5th grade girls! Specifics on registration and coaches coming soon!
  

• Girls Soccer: The UMS girls soccer team has had an impressive season, playing with pride and representing the school well in every match.

• Volleyball: Another undefeated regular season for UMS Volleyball! They aim to keep their perfect record intact as they head into postseason tournament play.

• Cross Country: UMS Cross Country athletes are hitting personal bests with every race and continuing to improve throughout the season.

• Tennis: Our tennis team has had an outstanding season and will compete in the TN State Tennis Championships in Murfreesboro on September 28th and 29th. Good luck to our Tigers!

• Golf: For the second year in a row, the UHS Golf team has secured the District Championship! Hosting the tournament at Pine Hill on September 23rd, the team dominated. They now advance to the Regional Championship, with hopes of earning a spot in the State Championship!

• Girls Soccer: In just their second season, the UHS Girls Soccer team continues to grow. Their grit and resilience have been on full display as they compete this year, showing incredible improvement.

• Volleyball: Our varsity volleyball team capped off a stellar regular season, losing to just two schools and finishing 3rd in District 15A. They now prepare for the District tournament, eyeing a potential Regionals and State Championship berth. Our JV team, in its first season, also showed great growth and promise!

• Cross Country: UHS Cross Country continues its incredible season. After competing in the Southern Showcase in Huntsville, AL, the team returned to Memphis to secure its first meet win in school history! They’re now focused on qualifying for the TN XC State Championship.

We want to take a moment to recognize the incredible work of our coaches, whose dedication and leadership are pivotal to the success of our programs. Coaches are more than just instructors—they are mentors, motivators, and role models. Their influence extends far beyond the game, instilling discipline, teamwork, resilience, and confidence in our athletes. Their role in shaping both personal and athletic growth is truly invaluable. A heartfelt thank you to all of our coaches for making University Schools Athletics possible!

Campus School

Cross Country: Coach Brandt Pence

UMS

Volleyball: Coach Susannah Whitesell

Cross Country: Coach Ben Fox and Coach Jim Murphy

Soccer: Coach Jennifer Lazar and Coach Gil Arrollo

Tennis: Coach/Sponsor Blair Geer

UHS

Golf: Coach Blake Spann, Coach Dallas Geer

Volleyball: Coach Kiara Hunt Moore, Coach Jacqueline Copeland, Coach Bria Brown

Soccer: Coach Victoria Bentley, Coach Gil Arrollo

Cross Country: Coach Colton Cockrum, Coach Kimberly Grantham

UMS

• Girls Varsity Basketball: Coach Alisha Gigger

• Boys Varsity Basketball: Coach Carlos Lambert, Coach Tiger Thompson

• Boys JV Basketball: Coach Danny Parish, Coach Ty Banks

• Cheer: Coach Michelle McKissack, Coach Mary Tucker

UHS

• Girls Varsity Basketball: Coach Cedric Lewis

• Boys Varsity Basketball: Coach Donte Pryor

• Boys JV Basketball: Coach Aaron Whitmore

• Cheer: Coach Kyla Davis

• Swim (Sponsors): Mrs. Lori Patterson, Mrs. Bridgette Flack

As our schools grow, so does our need for athletic facilities to practice and compete. Our partnerships with the University of Memphis Campus Recreation, Transportation, College of Health Sciences along with Shelby Farms Park, and Memphis Youth Athletics are just a few that have played a major role in our ability to host quality athletic programs. This year we are excited to extend our partnership with St. Luke’s UMC. St. Luke's UMC Gym is our home facility for all Basketball and Volleyball contests! We are also happy to continue our partnership with the Memphis Sports and Events Center (MSEC) and The Blue Line!

For more information about University School Athletics please reach out!

Athletic Programs Coordinator: Keith Loupe | keith.loupe@memphis.edu

Athletic Administrator: Aaron Whitmore | twhtmre2@memphis.edu

We have great parent networks for our family members to join! Our parent networks support our schools through volunteering, fundraising, and providing other supports. Reach out to them today to get involved!

ELRC: Parent Resource Page (Parent Network re-launching soon)

Campus School: Campus School Parent Network. Venmo @umcspn your gift today! Click here to subscribe to CSPN Newsletter.

University Middle: University Middle Parent Network (UMPN)

University High: Email the University High School Parent Network at UHighParentNetwork@gmail.com.

• October 7-11: Fall Break (No School)
  

• October 14: Teacher PD Day (No School for Students)

• October 17 - Campus School Fall Festival 5:30pm-7:30pm
• October 18: UMS 8th Grade High School Day
• October 19 - Campus School Beautification Day 9am-12pm
• October 21: UHS Parent-Teacher conferences, 4-6pm
• October 21-25: UofM Homecoming Week
• October 23 - ELRC Enrollment Open House, Virtual, 5pm
• October 24 - Campus School Enrollment Open House, Michael Rose Theater, 6pm
• October 22-24: UHS Virtual parent-teacher conferences
• October 25: Homecoming Parade
• October 29-31: UMS Parent Teacher Conferences
• November 1: UMS Honors Assembly, 2:30pm
• November 1: UMS Fall Dance
• November 6: UHS Enrollment Open House, 330 Deloach Street, 6pm
• November 7: UMS Enrollment Open House, 330 Deloach Street, 6pm

Click here to view the UofM Athletics & Events for the upcoming month. Support our Tigers, and buy tickets here!

Tech News, Information, and Support for University Schools Families

University Schools is now partnering with PowerSchool to offer parents and families access to view their students' grades and attendance.

To login to your University Schools PowerSchool Parent Portal, use the directions below to get connected. Please note that this is the platform for University Schools, and will differ from other districts and schools. Before logging in, please use the directions for creating your own account.

Did you know that October has been named Cybersecurity Awareness Month since 2004? Cybersecurity Awareness Month was created to help individuals protect themselves and their confidential data online. This year, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released the theme “Secure Our World.” We, at University Schools take Cybersecurity into account for all our student and faculty devices, accounts, and password requirements. Here are a couple of reminders for students to help keep them safe, while online:

• Logout of your device when not in use, so your account Gmail, drive, and other Google applications stay safe.

• Protect your personal information at all times, and never share any confidential credentials with others.

• Watch for phishing emails. Phishing attacks use emails, text, and websites that appear to be from trusted organizations. Be careful when clicking on attached links sent via email. When in doubt, reach out to the organization to verify that the email came from them.

If you are interested in learning more about programs and initiatives that promote Cybersecurity Awareness Month, click here.

Helpful Links

• Bookmark the University Schools 2024-25 Calendar
• University of Memphis Volunteers Form (complete for field trips, festivals, class parties, etc.)
• Bookmark the University Schools website
• Bookmark the University Schools Technology Hub
• Bookmark the University Schools Policy Manual
• Bookmark the University Schools Student & Family Handbook
• Share the University Schools Student Enrollment 2025-26 Interest Form
• Bookmark the University Schools social media pages (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn

Central Team (901.678.5510)

• Dr. Sally G. Parish, Vice Provost & Director of Schools sally.parish@memphis.edu
• Josh Czupryk, Chief Academic & Operations Officer, University Schools josh.czupryk@memphis.edu
• Mary Tucker, Chief Policy & Compliance Officer, University Schools mhtucker@memphis.edu
• Kelsey Ryan, Director of Student and Family Engagement ckryan@memphis.edu
• Dr. Lee-Ann Kight, Executive Director of Academics lckight@memphis.edu
• Kendra Lambert, Senior Director of Federal Programs, Finance, and Compliance ktillis@memphis.edu
• Dr. Angela Hargrave, Senior Director of Student Services lhrgrave@memphis.edu
• Jessica Hernandez, Director of Instructional Technology & Student Information jessica.hernandez@memphis.edu
• Marcos Villa, Assistant Director of Extended Learning marcos.villa@memphis.edu
• Veronica Cooney, Assistant Director of Special Projects vgcooney@memphis.edu
• Keith Loupe, Coordinator of Athletic Programs keith.loupe@memphis.edu
• Art McKenzie, Coordinator of Facilities lmcknze1@memphis.edu
• Michael Carter, UofM Information Technology Liaison michael.carter@memphis.edu

Early Learning & Research Center (ELRC) (901.678.2120)

• Brooke Willis, Executive Director of Early Childhood Programs bwillis3@memphis.edu

Campus School (901.678.2285)

• Dr. Rebecca Scott, Executive Director rhscott@memphis.edu

University Middle (901.678.4200)

• Kerrith Griffin, Executive Director kdgriffin@memphis.edu

University High (901.678.4200)

• Dr. Kristle Hodges-Johnson, Executive Director k.hodges.johnson@memphis.edu

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1. mail:
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