To learn about activities, you can participate in on MLK Day. Click on the link below.

https://mlkdaynashville.com/

Tuesday - 7 period day

Wednesday - Even day

Thursday - Odd day

Friday - 7 period day

On Tuesday, January 17, all Juniors will participate in a career assessment as part of their postsecondary planning journey. The instrument we'll use, called the ASVAB, is a paper-and-pencil assessment that captures students' skills and interests, then relates them to potential careers and college majors to explore. This experience - plus the post-test score interpretation sessions to be scheduled in a few weeks - will provide valuable information as our Juniors begin the college planning journey.

Though the ASVAB is an instrument used by the U.S. Military to assess their recruits' skills, it's important to note that MLK has opted to NOT share score results with anyone other than students, parents, and appropriate school staff. A few "civilian dressed" military personnel will be helping MLK staff administer the assessment - students are welcome to chat with them about ASVAB's use related to military enlistment, if they wish. These civilian dressed military personnel are not present to recruit.

Thank you for your support of this new - and important - initiative. In addition to the value of the score report to students and parents, providing experiences that help students think about their future career options is a key component of preparing a "Ready Graduate", as identified by indicators established by the State of Tennessee.

Hello MLK families,

As a part of our continuous growth as a staff and faculty at MLK, our teachers have been engaging in instructional rounds to observe and reflect on the teaching of their peers over the past two years. However, this semester we are going to conduct "Instructional Rounds via Film" so that teachers can watch film of their own class and reflect on their teaching, much the same way a professional athlete or musician might watch their own film to grow in their respective fields. This filming will be conducted by our Literacy Coach, Mrs. Ramos and will be for the purposes of the teacher's reflection only.

We wanted to inform families that their children may be in a classroom where filming is taking place this semester, so that it would not come as a surprise. However, with the exception of a few teachers who may use this film to apply for National Board Certification, the film will be viewed by MLK staff only, and as such, students will not need a waiver to be a part of this process. Students who are in classrooms where the teacher is applying to become board certified will receive a waiver to sign since that video would be sent outside of our building to the application committee. See the website on National Board Certification if you would like to learn more about that process.

Thank you for your continued support as the entire MLK community endeavors to work towards excellence.

Mr. Churchwell (Marquis.Churchwell@mnps.org) will serve 9th grade families.

We had several winners and Honorable mentions this year in the Scholastic Art and Writing Competition, they were:

SILVER KEYS:

Jonas Cross

Rowan McCoy

Amelia Wang

Lily Barrie

HONORABLE MENTIONS:

Sheeva Azad

Laura Barnes

Ben Connors

Jonas Cross x2

Sekinat Ekunsumi

Ripley Harrell

Lily Reneau

Victoria Rusley

Amelia Wang x2

Congratulations to these students!

All performing and visual art talent is welcome. All performances must be done solo.

• Talent Hunt Parental Consent form
• Talent Hunt Application
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Reach out to Juan Culp, gammaphitalenthunt@gmail.com, with any questions.

Deadline: Jan. 28

We strive to provide an exceptional education where all students can be successful. We know there is a strong correlation between student attendance and academic success. We must do our part to ensure students receive the instruction they need. Please know that when students are late to the building specifically 1st period, it disrupts their education.

Previously, students arriving late to school without a note were not penalized if they did not drive themselves. Moving forward, all students who arrive late to school without a note more than 3 times/quarter will receive a lunch detention. This means that a student's 4th tardy to their 1st period class will result in a lunch detention.

Please know the doors of MLK open at 7:30 am each morning. Students then go to the cafeteria for breakfast and to be supervised. Students are allowed to go to their lockers at 7:44 am. This gives students 16 minutes to go to their locker if needed and arrive to class at 8:00 am on time.

Your attention to this matter is appreciated.

We are excited to announce we will pilot a new program for our students called E-Hallpass, beginning January 12, 2023. E-Hallpass is a program designed to replace physical hallpasses with electronic passes created on a teacher or student’s technology device.

*Please be aware the E-Hallpass does not track your student's location in any way.

Here is what you need to be aware of:

a. Students will receive training in using the E-Hallpass system on Wednesday, January 11th, during Royal Time. We will begin using E-Hallpass on Thursday, January 12th.

b. Students will be given 3 passes each day (appointment passes do not count against a student's 3 passes)

c. If a student is late to school, 1 of their 3 passes will be removed automatically due to serving as a pass to 1st period.

Our hope is that we see benefits other MNPS schools are seeing while utilizing this system such as:

a. Increased accountability for students in the hallway

b. Increased safety for our students

c. Prevention of activities that break school policy

To view more information regarding E-Hallpass, please use the links below

1. e-hallpass Introduction - YouTube (overview video).
2. EHallPass (website to read more)

MLK Tour Tuesdays run through March 21st. If you know someone who is interested in applying to MLK for the 2023-2024 school year, please direct them to our website Visit MLK - Martin Luther King Jr. School (mnps.org) or send them this link to sign up for a tour.

MLK Tour Sign-Ups

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A Note about grades: Parents are encouraged to monitor their students' grades using Schoology or Infinite Campus. Schoology is the best place to look for grades because it is updated more often, and it is the only place where you can see materials and assignments. Teachers will transfer grades from Schoology to Campus at least twice a week. Grades for each quarter are finalized officially in Infinite Campus at the end of the nine weeks. Infinite Campus rounds grades using a different number of decimal places, so you might notice a discrepancy of 0.01% between Campus and Schoology. The final grade in Infinite Campus is the OFFICIAL grade.

The 2023-24 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opened on Oct. 1 for current seniors who will begin college in the Fall of 2023. Some states and schools have limited funds, so we do not want students to delay; the sooner it is completed, the better!

Additionally, for TN Promise eligibility, the application MUST be completed and submitted by March 1. The application and more information can be found here.

For middle school the schedule is from 3:15-4:15, Monday-Thursday.

• 8th Grade - Monday (Poston)and Tuesday (Boleyjack),
• 7th Grade - Wednesday (Taylor) and Thursday (Ellis).

More information

• High School - Contact Ms. Agee, Teresa.Agee@mnps.org
• Middle School - Contact Mrs. Taylor, Carlene.Taylor@mnps.org

988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (now known as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), and is now active across the United States.

When you call, text, or chat 988, you will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting you, provide support, and connect you to resources if necessary.

The previous Lifeline phone number (1-800-273-8255) will always remain available to people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.

The Lifeline’s network of over 200 crisis centers has been in operation since 2005, and has been proven to be effective. It’s the counselors at these local crisis centers who answer the contacts the Lifeline receives every day. Numerous studies have shown that callers feel less suicidal, less depressed, less overwhelmed and more hopeful after speaking with a Lifeline counselor.

Answer the call! These centers are looking to bring on new volunteers and paid employees. You will receive training, so if you are a caring person who wants to help those in crisis, apply today. Find your opportunity: samhsa.gov/988-jobs

• For ways to support your local Lifeline network crisis center, visit our Crisis Centers page here.
• To learn about the impact of the Lifeline, visit our new By the Numbers page.
• To learn about what happens when you call, text, or chat with the Lifeline, click here.
• To learn more about the history of 988, visit here.
• To learn how Vibrant Emotional Health, the nonprofit administrator of the Lifeline, has been supporting states’ implementation planning for 988 through grants, check here.

If you’re a Veteran, Service Member or loved one and want to know more about how 988 will affect the Veterans Crisis Line, click here.