Mabel’s Labels Help us lighten the load of our ‘Lost & Found’ by entering Sylvan Park Elementary as your fundraiser before shopping.
20% of your purchase will be given to SPE
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Shop for Unique Gifts at MINTED and Earn $$ for Sylvan Park
Minted: Unique Art, Home Decor, Holiday Cards
Raise money for Sylvan Park by shopping with Minted. Join for FREE to get 20% off Minted cards & gift orders throughout the year, and we’ll donate 15% back to your organization.
Use FUNDRAISESYLVANPARK at minted.com/holiday you get 20% off PLUS 15% goes back to Sylvan Park. Win win!
Thanks to everyone who helped us show Teacher’s what they Meme by Stocking the Lounge :)
February’s Stock the Lounge theme was “You Meme The World to Us!” with a fabulous snacks and greek lunch. Our Teachers love this show of appreciation and love. Thank you for all you do to make this possible!
Thanks so much!
Sarah & Theresa
Order School Supply Kits for Next Year
Save time shopping and be ready for next year with teacher-approved supply kits
Our awesome teachers have approved their supply lists for next year and we are offering a one-stop shop to buy all your students’ supplies! Avoid any last minute supply chain issues and purchase a kit that will be delivered directly to school.
Add Your Voice: Should High School Start Later?
We are a caring group of parents from various MNPS clusters who want to revive the conversation and action around starting Nashville Public High Schools later. We have the earliest high school start times in the nation. Most high schools in Nashville open their doors at 6:45am and start school at 7:05am.
There is a vast amount of research that shows that teenage mental and physical health, grades, sleep quality, learning ability, attendance, and even behavior improve when high schools start later.
We have created this survey to get a sense of what other parents feel about this issue. We plan on sharing the results of this informal survey with the school board later this spring.
Thank you for taking a few minutes to tell us what you think, and whether you would like to join this initiative.
Background info & links:
Thanks to everyone who came out to support Parnassus, SP Elementary, and the joy of Reading!
Thank you to everyone who joined us in supporting Sylvan Park Elementary while indulging in the joy of reading. Your contributions help make a difference for our school, and we are truly grateful for your generosity.
From 3-6pm on April 20, 2024, the Sylvan Park PTO received 10% of all sales made at Parnassus Books. Whether you were searching for books for your kiddos, yourself, or some amazing signed editions for gifts, it was the perfect time to visit. We hope you took advantage of this opportunity, and we extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated. Your support means the world to us!
Parnassus Books, located in Green Hills, is an independent bookstore beloved by our community. Founded in 2011 by novelist Ann Patchett and her business partner, Karen Hayes, Parnassus offers an extensive and exciting selection of books, including fiction, non-fiction, children’s literature, local interests, and the arts. We hope you found some wonderful reads to enjoy.
Congratulations to Lizzy Williams for receiving Teacher of the Year from Sylvan Park
TEACHER OF THE YEAR 2023-2024
Heroes were on display Thursday night as MNPS celebrated its Teachers of the Year, Support Employees of the Year, and Principals of the Year with awards, dinner, gifts, music, and photos.
More than 130 building-level Teacher of the Year winners, along with top support employees and principals, gathered at Music City Center with their family members, principals, and district leaders for the event.
Congratulations to the SP Chess Team: 4th Place in the State!
The Sylvan Park Chess Team placed 4th of 14 in their team tournament which qualified them to participate in the state tournament in Cookeville on March 23rd, 2024.
The Sylvan Park Chess Team placed 4th in the Tennessee State Scholastic Elementary Team Finals in Cookeville this weekend. They placed higher than any other elementary school in middle Tennessee.
Congratulations Avighna, Louis, Alex, Will, & Grant!
Sylvan Park Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
Our Teachers are just ‘PLANE’ Awesome!
Thank you to everyone who helped make Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week come together… And mostly… thanks to the Teachers & Staff who do what they do each and every week.
Hattie B’s donated lunch and the teachers visited “Baggage Claim” on the last day of their travel week.
Thank you to Hattie B’s for lunch on Friday and to HERO for coffee and Donuts on Monday.
Theresa Yarber and Sarah Grace
Teacher Appreciation Team
Cereal-ously, we appreciate your help in Stocking the Lounge. :)
March’s Stock the Lounge theme was “Our Teachers are Cereal-ously Awesome” with a cereal bar.
Our Teachers love this show of appreciation and love. Thank you for all you do to make this possible!
Text me if you have any questions: 615-579-2806
Thanks so much!
Sarah & Theresa
Sylvan Park 3rd Annual International Night, March 26, 2024
Join us as we celebrate what makes us who we are!
On March 26th, Sylvan Park is hosting an International Night to celebrate the diversity in our school. International Night is an opportunity for our students, families, faculty, and staff to experience the countries, cultures, and traditions found in our community. We are looking forward to seeing you there!
International Night at Sylvan Park
The event will be held in the back parking lot of the school from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
When?
Tuesday, Mar 26, 2024, 05:30 PM
Where?
4801 Utah Avenue, Nashville, TN, USA
Volunteers Needed! Are you interested in setting up a display featuring your heritage?
Dear Parents and Students,
We are looking for volunteers to host a table or trunk space! Everyone has a culture and a story to tell. Please share yours with us! Your space could feature a country, your genealogy, or your family traditions. (Please register by Wednesday, March 20th.)
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Scenes from International Night 2023
Thank you to everyone that came out for our second annual International Night! We loved seeing our school come together with such great representation.
Thanks to everyone who helped us build a “Beach in a Blizzard” by Stocking the Lounge
February’s Stock the Lounge theme was “Beach in a Blizzard” with a fun ice cream sundae bar.
Our Teachers love this show of appreciation and love. Thank you for all you do to make this possible!
Text me if you have any questions: 615-579-2806
Thanks so much!
Sarah & Theresa
Sylvan Park Book Week: We Love Reading!
February 26- March 1st: A whole week to celebrate books and reading!!!!
Each day students are encouraged to dress up to show their love of reading and books.
Monday Feb 26 – “Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover Day” – Everyone wears their clothes inside out!
Tuesday Feb 27 – “Crazy Sock Day” – We love books from our heads to our TOES!!! Wear crazy socks to show your book love.
Wednesday Feb 28 – “Read ME Day” – Wear shirts, socks, buttons, stickers, anything with school-appropriate writing that can be read by everyone during the day.
Thursday Feb 29 – “Snuggle Up with a Book Day” for DEAR Time (Drop Everything And Read) – Wear pajamas to snuggle up with a book for “DEAR Day”. Classes will ,Drop Everything And Read for 20 minutes during the day.
Friday March 1- “Book Parade Day” – Come to school with your favorite book. Everyone is encouraged to dress as a favorite book character. We will parade out back around the track starting at 8:10.
Book Parade
On Friday March 1st everyone will bring their favorite book to show in the Book Parade. Students are encouraged to dress as the book character in the book they are carrying! It is not necessary to buy Book Character outfits, be creative and use items in your home like scarves, hats, or paper in new ways.
The Book Parade will be outside around the track behind the school. Families are invited to come to the parade and share in our joy of reading!
If you are coming to see the parade, please sign-in at the tables at the back of the school. 5th & 4th grades will lead our Book Parade starting at 8:10am, each grade level will join in, circling around the track. We anticipate the Book Parade ending around 8:30am.
Other Book Celebration Activities
At school we will have book riddles, a favorite book display, and more to celebrate the week.
Questions? Email Sylvan Park Librarian Kelly.Bulbulkaya@mnps.org
Alive’s FREE Youth Group Grief Support
Alive’s FREE Youth Group is for any child or teen in Middle Tennessee ages 4-17 who have experienced the death of someone significant.
Each session includes dinner, grief education, games, and activities that allow youth to cope with loss, while connecting with peers in similar circumstances.
Youth Group Meets:
January 30 – March 26, 2024 (no session March 12 due to Spring Break)
On Tuesdays from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
GriefSupport@AliveHospice.org | 615-963-4732
February 8th, 6pm: Diversity Night Speaker Series
February 8th, 6pm: 3rd Annual Diversity Night Speaker Series brings a panel discussion about LGBTQ+ Identities: How to support young people through their journeys.
This support starts with educating and supporting the parents/caregivers and educators about these identities so children feel comfortable to talk about their own process as well as their peers’ process.
Date: 02/08/2024 (Thu.)
Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm CST
Location: Childcare in the gym/Event in the library
This is a sign-up for Sylvan Park Diversity Night childcare/pizza. Childcare will be available for elementary-aged children at least 5 years old in the gymnasium.
What is Diversity Night?
Diversity Night is an opportunity for the EDI (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) chairs on the PTO Board to invite parents/caregivers and educators at Sylvan Park Elementary to educational discussions around diversity and inclusion. This occurs one night per year and childcare (and pizza) is provided. We believe it is important for parents/caregivers to come to a space where they can learn with an open heart and be part of discussions with minimal distractions.
Previous topics in the series include:
- The Value of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging in School-aged Children Learning Environments
- Understanding Neurodiversity in Learning