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Did you know there are several ways you can help support our school when you make everyday purchases?

By linking your purchases from Amazon to Sylvan Park Paideia School, a percentage of every purchase is donated to our school.  It only takes a few moments to link an already existing account (or to create a new account to link) to Sylvan Park.  

To create an online account with Amazon:

Click here.

To link your Amazon account to Sylvan Park:

1. Go to smile.amazon.com.
2. Enter your Amazon account credentials.
3. Find “Your current charity” then click “Change Charity.”
4. Search for “Sylvan Park Elementary.”
5. Select Sylvan Park.
   

Tip: Always shop at smile.amazon.com.  In order for Sylvan Park to receive a percentage of sales, you must purchase online through smile.amazon.com (not amazon.com).

Try these 2 easy ways to start with a smile. Learn about AmazonSmile.

1. Create a bookmark to your bookmarks or favorites bar to create a shortcut to smile.amazon.com.

2. Add smile.amazon.com link on your phone’s browser or shortcuts—that way you’re still donating even when shopping on the phone.

A reminder that our Hattie B’s Hot Chicken Spirit Day is next Monday, March 7th.  The Hattie B’s Hot Chicken West Nashville location has graciously offered to donate 10% of ALL sales throughout the WHOLE day back to Sylvan Park PTO!  That’s 11am until 10pm!!!  Be sure to support our school and our generous sponsor by picking up lunch or dinner (or a midday snack!) on Monday, March 7th!  You may place an online order in advance here: https://order.thanx.com/hattieb.

Looking for a way to get involved at Sylvan Park? Become a PTO board member! No experience is required – we are looking for individuals who want to be part of an amazing team that works to support our SP students and staff and we will provide all the training and support you might need! Some of the positions we are looking to fill are treasurer in training, Vice President and a few others. If you’re interested in learning more, contact president Theresa Yarber or any other PTO board member.

Belmont University has graciously offered to sponsor a Sylvan Park Elementary Day with the Belmont Bruins by providing discounted tickets for our school community.  All SP students, families, teachers and staff are invited to watch the Belmont Bruins take on the TSU Tigers on Saturday, February 26th.

All tickets are $10.08/ticket.  Each discounted ticket purchased allows entry to both the 3:00pm Women’s Basketball Game, as well as the 5:00pm Men’s Basketball Game.  If you can only attend one game, that is fine.  But your ticket purchase is good for both games.  All seats will be in the Bruins Kids Zone for family fun and entertainment.

To buy tickets, please use this link:  https://offer.fevo.com/tennessee-state-dh-58tp3wu-d37bf7c?fevoUri=tennessee-state-dh-58tp3wu-d37bf7c%2F.

This link is a private one for Sylvan Park only and will not be accessible through Belmont Basketball’s webpage.  Only tickets purchased through this link will receive the discounted rate.

Let’s make Valentine’s Day even sweeter for our beloved Sylvan Park staff! Sign up here to provide special treats in the Teacher Lounge – drop off will be THIS FRIDAY, February 11. Thanks for being an important part of showing our love and appreciation to our teachers and staff!

Kindergarten Kick-Off for the 2022-23 school year is Monday, Feb. 14. Families can begin to register for kindergarten Feb. 14. Fliers and posters will be sent to school sites in the following weeks; digital copies will be available on the MNPS Early Learning webpage.

Throughout February, the Early Learning department will host webinars to provide information to families about the application/registration process:

• Let’s Get MNPS K-Ready! Webinar: Feb. 10 at Noon : United Way of Greater Nashville will feature MNPS Early Learning on a webinar to provide families with information on how to register for kindergarten and apply for Pre-K for the 2022-23 school year. Families can register online at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/227836564297
• Let’s Get MNPS K-Ready! Webinar: Kindergarten Registration, Feb. 11 at Noon: Information on registering for kindergarten & Q&A. Click here to access.

The Sylvan Park PTO is hosting our annual Valentine’s Day Candy Grams fundraiser. All proceeds will be donated to teachers for classroom use.

Candygrams are $1. There is no limit to how many you may buy for friends. They will be handed out on Valentine’s Day.

Candy Grams will be sold before and after school (out front) the week before Valentine’s, February 7th-11th. Friday the 11th is the last day to purchase!

Your homeroom teacher will also send home a sheet of candygrams with instructions if you’d like to fill them out at home and return the sheet and money to your teacher.

We’re also emailing all parents a copy of the candygrams printable with instructions. Just print, fill out, and return them with your money to your teacher.

Because of your generous Fun Run donations, we were able to purchase 6 new 8′ picnic tables for our school. Some will be placed under the new shade structure that will be delivered soon. Thank you for the part you played in making this possible!

We had a wonderful, valuable dialogue with Dr. Tamika Hudson at Diversity Night on January 18. Dr. Hudson facilitated an interactive session regarding the value of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging for school age children and learning environments. She highlighted the relationship between a sense of belonging and the promotion of academic success. The event was outstanding and well worth your time! Watch it here.

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.