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:
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.
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.
