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Investigate static electricity through a series of at-home science activities! Learn what causes static electricity then create some of your own. Related video links included to extend learning. Thank you to Pat Tellinghuisen for contributing these experiments! Stay tuned next week for activities on sinking and floating.

Sylvan Park staff discussed social emotional health last week and asked to share an article with school families. Stop Trying to Be Productive was the topic of their Paideia-style professional development Friday. Take a moment to read and remember we are all home alone together.

The Nashville Public Library isn’t waiting for summer; the summer reading challenge is live with chances to win prizes for reading! Register and access resources on the library’s summer reading challenge page. Happy reading!

New from the library is NPL Universe bringing library programs live to your home virtually. Enjoy your favorite story times, puppet shows and programs from branches around the city. View the entire lineup here.

The Sylvan Park teachers and staff have a special message for students. Check it out here!

Check out the latest Super Scientist Activity on germs and water molecules! Did you miss the first Super Scientist Activity? You can still complete it anytime. See the nature-related activities here.

Want to see what some of your fellow Sylvan Park students have been doing? Check out what folks have submitted to the Related Arts website and make sure to add your activities to the mix!

The Sylvan Park Science Committee has created an activity for our student scientists to observe the signs of Spring! View the activity with a suggested video and parent tips here. All you need are pencil and paper, a cup and access to a tree and some grass. Happy investigating.

Miss out on participating last week? The Sylvan Park staff has created a new set of themes for a second virtual spirit week this week. See details below.

The seven MNPS Spanish elementary teachers have collaborated to provide activities. Find them on Twitter @Sp_rocksmnps or on Instagram at #spanishrocksmnps. Want to connect with Sra Poole? Check out @srapoole2 on Twitter and #sra.poole on Instagram.

Fourth grader Cole Traverse keeps his fractions practice going at home.

It’s so great to see all your smiling faces and the great ways you’re spending this time. Keep the pictures coming!

Age of Learning is providing free access to their resources (ABCMouse, Adventure Academy, and Reading IQ) while school is closed. To sign up for a free account, please follow the link for more information.

Students had the opportunity to see The Amazing Twins puppet show, an adaptation of one of the most important texts in Maya culture. The show is produced by Wishing Chair Productions and the Nashville Public Library Foundation.  View behind-the-scenes pictures and additional details on the library’s blog.