Amanda Reynolds

Please join us tonight at 6:00 p.m. for this wonderful opportunity to hear from Dr. Tamika Hudson! Zoom link here.

We kicked off the second semester with our third school-wide seminar!  Last week, students looked at the Harmony mural by artist Ty Christian and discussed the values of acceptance, diversity, equality, relationships, harmony, and community.  We discussed how we can create a harmonious school and classroom environment.  Students in all grades responded to the seminar by writing and/or drawing how they can accept peoples’ similarities and differences.  Ask your child about this engaging learning experience!  Also, if you would like to check out the mural, it is located in the Germantown neighborhood.  

• All participating students will be dismissed directly to their club.
• Pick up for Marathon Kids and Tennis will be at the playground gates.
• Pick up for Robotics and Yoga will be on the back sidewalk outside the PNA doors.
• There are still a few spots available for Wednesday afternoon Tennis Club. Find more info here.
• There are still a few spots available for Wednesday afternoon Robotics Club. Sign up here using code SYL1.26.22 to register.

WHAT IS IT? Marathon Kids is a weekly walking/running training program that starts the first week of February. The kids train to run the Kids Rock Race on Saturday, April 23. *Marathon Kids is a RUNNING CLUB. Be sure that your student is prepared to RUN during club hours.*

WHEN? Tuesdays 3-4p February 1- April 26
OR Wednesdays 3-4p February 2 – April 27

HOW MANY KIDS? Max of 40 K – 4 th students per club day. Once the max is hit, we will start a waiting list.
COST? $25, includes t-shirt and end-of-season party on April 26 or April 27. Scholarships are available.

COACHES? Tuesdays: Parent Coaches Tony White, Sarah Norberg, and Monika Whittenburg and Teacher Coach Rebecca Kokubun

Wednesdays: Parent Coaches Avery and Carlos Girón and Teacher Coach Bridgette Doucet
VOLUNTEERING? The parent/guardian of each Marathon Kid must volunteer at least once during the season.
OTHER OPTIONAL Marathon Kids can opt to participate in two races during our club season.
FEES Dinky Dash (part of the Richland Creek Run) in April in Sylvan Park; date TBD; $10 fee

Kids Rock Race on Sat. April 23 (Titans Stadium), $15 fee
Registration starts on Thursday, Jan 13 at 7:45 – 8:10 in the front of the school by the office.
Registration continues on Friday, Jan 14 at 7:45a or when all spots are filled.
Contact coaches: spmarathonkids@gmail.com

Life can be stressful and change can be challenging at any age. We’re on a mission to make sure that kids have access to healthy coping skills that can help them manage stress and emotionally self-regulate, any time and anywhere! So let’s come together for a weekly kids yoga club full of active, playful movement to reset our energy, calming breath to melt stress away, and mindful activities to practice focus and present-moment awareness. Your kids will love the yoga poses, energetic games, fitness challenges, and moments of connection. You’ll love the introduction to yoga philosophy and skills that they can access and grow their entire life. 

The Teacher Appreciation Committee welcomed back our beloved staff with a bagel breakfast yesterday. We are always grateful for the chance to let them know how much we love them!

Our February Stock the Lounge drop off date is February 4. Sign up here to provide special treats for our Sylvan Park staff.

Please join us for our monthly PTO meeting on Tuesday, January 18 at 6:00 p.m. Dr. Tamika Hudson, leader of diversity, equity and inclusion at Vanderbilt, will lead our Diversity Night discussion. Join the Zoom meeting here.

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, there will be no school next Monday, January 17.

Keep your eyes peeled for a special edition newsletter tomorrow with all the info you need about after school clubs, including yoga, robotics, tennis, and Marathon Kids.

Show your school spirit and be ready for colder school days with winter spirit wear – long sleeve shirts and hoodies are available along with t-shirts! Order here.

We are looking forward to another awesome semester at Sylvan Park! Let’s do this, Panthers!

See you back at school on Friday, January 7, 2022!