Kindly drop off gently used children’s books before the event on the front porch of 4209 Idaho Ave through April 21st.
All proceeds will be going to support your Sylvan Park PTO.
Thank you to everyone who worked so hard on the social and auction. And thank you to everyone who attended and bid on our specialty items. We raised a lot of money for our school… even more than last year!
Join us for an enlightening evening at Sylvan Park Elementary School as we delve into the thought-provoking themes of “The Anxious Generation.” This book discussion will take place on Wednesday, April 30, from 6 PM to 7 PM in the school auditorium.
Our panel of experts will guide us through a conversation about how the insights from this book relate to the experiences of our children and the broader community. While reading the book beforehand is encouraged, it is not required—everyone is welcome to participate in this important dialogue.
Come prepared to engage, ask questions, and share your thoughts as we explore the challenges faced by today’s youth and how we can support their emotional well-being. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow parents, educators, and community members in fostering a supportive environment for our children.
We look forward to seeing you there!
In the Fall, the 4th grade ELA classes did optional poetry submissions for Belmont’s annual Poetry Contest in conjunction with our lessons on poetry. We have (4) Fourth grade students who are finalists in this year’s Belmont Poetry Contest in the 4th-5th grade category.
Belmont recently concluded their songwriting sessions where each finalist got the chance to collaborate with local professional songwriters to turn their poem into a song. Voting is now open to the public. The link to listen to the songs and vote for your favorite in each category (1st-3rd; 4th-5th; 6th-8th)can be found at: https://www.belmont.edu/service-learning/events/family-literacy/poetry-contests/
The poets worked very hard on creating their songs and we want everyone to hear the final product! We also would love our SP students to be able to win 1st -4th places.
The winners of the elementary school contests will be announced at Family Literacy Day on Saturday, April 12th. The event is free and runs from 1-4pm at E.S. Rose Park & Easley Center. In addition to the awards ceremony, we will have fun activities to celebrate the joys of reading. You can find more information about this year’s event at https://www.belmont.edu/
Elphaba’s Wisdom: Write smart things your teacher and staff told you this year!
Glinda’s Goodness: Bring Teachers & Staff their favorite snack or candy!
Defy Gravity: Lift Teachers & Staff up with a kind note card or drawing.
Popular: Make Teacher & Staff feel special
Emerald City Celebration: Kids dress in Pink & Green
For March we stocked the lounge with a nod the the Emerald Isle.
Our Teachers love this show of appreciation and love. Thank you for all you do to make this possible!
Any “smart device” (“smart device” is any device that can access the internet, wifi etc.) cannot be on a student’s person while they are on school property. If a student must come to school with a “smart device,” it needs to be placed in their backpack, on school mode/ cellular data off/ device off, until they leave school property.
NOTE: This applies to PNA as well.
Thanks, in advance, for your cooperation and understanding as we further minimize distractions to the educational environment.
Mayor Freddie O’Connell delighted Sylvan Park Elementary School kindergartners as Ms. Williams’ “Mystery Reader” on Friday, March 7. He read Lulu & Rocky in Nashville, taking the children of Ms. Williams, Ms. Maynard, Ms. Brodak, and Ms. Knight on a literary adventure through the city’s sights and sounds—from the iconic Country Music Hall of Fame to the sweet treats at The Goo Goo Shop.
📅 When: Thursday, March 6, 2025
📍 Where: Sylvan Park Gym
(Enter and sign in through the back parking lot gym doors)
A Paideia Project is a unit of study that combines teacher instruction and student learning around a specific topic. It includes a seminar and a student project that captures the ideas and values explored during the seminar.
This year, we kicked off our seminar with a school-wide discussion on the book Ada Twist, Scientist—a story about a young girl with a head full of questions! The themes of perseverance, curiosity, and imagination guided students as they created science projects exploring topics they learned about.
Families are invited to visit during their child’s grade-level tour time:
We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating our students’ hard work! 🎉
The Sylvan Park PTO is looking ahead to another exciting year, and we need you! We’re looking for parents and caregivers who want to get involved, build community, and support our school in meaningful ways for the 2025/26 school year. Whether you have a little time or a lot, there’s a role for you.
We still have a few key positions open and would love your help in filling them! If you or someone you know might be a great fit, consider stepping into one of the below roles.
If you’re interested or have someone in mind, reach out! Our next PTO Interest Meeting is on March 5th at 8:15 AM in the school library—come learn more and see how you can get involved.
Calling all high-energy, in-the-know, social butterflies! 🎉
Love being part of the action? This is the perfect role for enthusiastic go-getters who want to make a big impact—no school-day availability needed! 🙌 Join us at fun monthly meetings and help bring amazing PTO events to life. From rallying volunteers to organizing sign-ups, you’ll be at the heart of making school events unforgettable! 💡✨
💥 What you’ll do:
✅ Create & manage volunteer sign-ups
✅ Staff volunteer tables & connect with parents
✅ Work with teachers to support school events
✅ Coordinate babysitting for PTO meetings
If you’re all about teamwork, community, and bringing people together, we’d love to have you!
Calling all creative planners & appreciation enthusiasts! 🌟
Want to be a hero to our amazing teachers & staff? This role is all about spreading joy and making sure our educators feel valued all year long! 🎉 If you love being in the school building, organizing fun surprises, and hearing tons of thank yous, this is for you! ❤️
💡 What you’ll do:
🍎 Stock the lounge with snacks & drinks each month 🥤🍪
🍎 Organize meals & treats throughout the year (First Day, Holiday Lunch, Teacher Appreciation Week & more!) 🍽️💝
🍎 Work your creative magic—or follow past plans to keep it simple! 🎨📋
Join us and help make our teachers feel extra special! 💕
Love organizing, strategizing, and making a big impact? This is the perfect role for detail pros, night owls, and email wizards who thrive on keeping things running smoothly! ✨ No cold calls, no pressure—just guidance and support for our amazing fundraising event leads.
📌 What you’ll do:
🔹 Oversee and support fundraising events throughout the year
🔹 Explore fresh ideas to boost our current efforts 💡
🔹 Check in with event leads, offering guidance when needed 🤝
🔹 Help make fundraising seamless and successful!
This is a high-impact role—perfect for anyone who loves keeping things organized from behind the scenes.
Join your Sylvan Park friends & families to watch the Nashville Sounds take on the Durham Bulls at First Horizon Park! Spirit Wear encouraged!
Memphis Redbirds vs. Nashville Sounds
Apr 27, 2025 2:05 PM CDT
First Horizon Park
19 Junior Gilliam Way, Nashville, TN 37219, US
Gates open at 1:05PM. First pitch is at 2:05PM!
Know Before You Go:
Each month, Teacher Appreciation will host a Stock the Lounge in the Teachers’ Lounge. Please sign up to show your appreciation!
Click the link to sign up to bring in treats OR send us some $$ on PayPal and we’ll do the shopping for you! Drop off will be at on the front steps of the school or at 140 48th Ave porch any day prior.
Thanks so much for helping us show the teachers and staff some love!
We are excited to announce that our annual parent social is coming up! As part of the celebration, there will be an online silent auction viewed by over 500 parents and friends and family!
We are currently seeking donations of items to be sold in our auction on April 11, 2025. In appreciation of your generosity, the school may advertise your business on our school website and in school newsletters in the weeks leading up to our fundraising event. Sylvan Park Elementary is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, therefore any donations to the school fundraiser are tax-deductible.
Any tangible items may be mailed to the school (attn: PTO), or we would be happy to coordinate a time to pick up the items from you. We are grateful for your support and involvement in enriching our school for the benefit of our students and faculty. Thank you for your consideration in supporting Sylvan Park Elementary!
Customize Your 2 Free Pages
Add photos from your computer, Facebook, Instagram, Google Drive & more.
Answer fun Memory Questions to help remember the year.
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Regular price: $17.39
*Does not include sales tax, if applicable
Create Custom Pages by: Mar 31 .** If you order past the date, you can still get a yearbook, it will just be sent to your house instead of our bulk order coming to the school.
We are excited to announce the date for our annual Sylvan Park Elementary parent social! Save the Date for Friday, April 11.
Every single parent, teacher and staff member is invited. During the social, we will be having a charity auction to help raise funds for our wonderful teachers and school. Any contribution you make, be it time, goods and services, or money, will have an impact on our children.
What: Food, Drinks, & Silent Auction
Where: The Reserve at Fat Bottom Brewing Co.
When: Friday, April 11
We are in need of items for the charity auction. We’re looking for restaurant gift cards, vacation homes, staycations, photography sessions, big items, small items, anything you can think to contribute!
You can talk to your room parent or email pto.spark.fundraising@