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

Join us at HERO DOUGHNUTS & BUNS 3/9 8:00 – 5pm

hero doughnut

Come and have a pastry with us Saturday, March 9th from 8:00 – 5 PM at HERO DOUGHNUTS & BUNS. Hero’s is now donating proceeds from 8am – 5pm!!! No more super early awakenings to get there.

HERO will donate a percentage of all sales during this time to Sylvan Park PTO. 🙂

March 9th 8:00 – 5PM
4013 CHARLOTTE AVENUE
The children are grateful for your support!!

Visit the menu at https://www.herodoughnutsandbuns.com/

Sylvan Park 3rd Annual International Night, March 26, 2024

March 26th, Sylvan Park is hosting an International Night

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.
In the event of rain, International Night will be held on Wednesday, March 27th 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.)


Sylvan Park’s Festival of Learning: March 7th 6-7pm

Sylvan Park's Festival of Learning Featuring

Join Us for Sylvan Park’s Festival of Learning Featuring Our Grade Level Groups and Their Learning Projects.

Festival Entrance Will Be in the Back Parking Lot of the School.

Our Sylvan Park Panthers are gearing up for our annual school-wide Paideia Showcase on March 7th and 8th.  Our seminar text for this project is the film, “Coin Operated” by Nicholas Arioli. 

For our post seminar activity, students will write about something they feel like they would want to spend 70 years learning about.  Students are working on projects to showcase at Sylvan Park’s Festival of Learning. 

Families are invited to visit our festival on Thursday, March 7th from 6-7pm.  Students will visit the festival on Friday, March 8th during school hours.  Ask your child about this exciting and engaging project-based learning experience!  

Sylvan Park Book Week: We Love Reading!

Book Week

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

Thursday: NSU Soccer, Spring

Nashville Soccer united

Kindergarten to 4th Grade Leagues

Thursdays 3:30-4:20 pm @ Richland Park
*(Any Kindergarten or 1st grader in Sylvan Park Elementary after care will be picked up at the school by NSU staff and walked to Richland Park for practice. Those that stay in Sylvan Park Elem. after care will be walked back after the practice session. Please select the 3:30-4:20pm Sylvan Park Elem. Aftercare practice option on your registration so the coaching staff is aware. )

Kindergarten & 1st grade = 4 practice options.

2nd, 3rd & 4th grade = 4 practice options.

  • 1st practice = Week of March 18
  • 1st game = Saturday, March 30
  • Last game = Saturday, May 18

Saturday Games

Location:
Glendale Elementary

800 Thompson Ave
Nashville, TN  37204

Separate leagues for Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade & 3rd/4th grade

Get Plugged into Sylvan Park and more involved in your child’s school!

Interested in becoming more involved in your child’s school or merely getting to know some of your fellow Sylvan Park Parents?

Please RSVP and join us at one of the meeting times below for more information:

February 7th at 10am – contact Kimberly Linfert at 615-715-3914 for RSVP and address

February 13th directly after drop off (8:15 am) in the auditorium – no RSVP needed

March 6th at 7 pm – contact Cassie Lefevre at 859-630-9676 for RSVP and address

*If none of these dates work for you, but you are still interested in learning more, please reach out to pto.spark@gmail.com.

Mon & Tues: SP Marathon Kids, 3 – 4

Marathon Kids is a RUNNING CLUB that meets once a week and is led by Coaches thrilled to get your children excited about running.

Kids will hear volunteer led talks about running, learn appropriate stretches and warm-ups, and run laps on the path at the school playground. This will prepare them to participate in and truly enjoy the Music City Marathon – Kids Rock Run in April. (separate registration is required for the Kids Rock Run and information will be provided on this closer to the event)

By registering for Marathon Kids you agree to the Code of Conduct below:

Marathon Kids Code of Conduct

1. Students will participate in daily club activities as defined by club leaders.
2. Students will treat their peers and club leaders with respect.
3. Parents/caregivers will arrive on time for pick up. There will be no after club student supervision.

Two strikes against the code of conduct guidelines will result in removal from the club without reimbursement.

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.

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

Weds & Thurs: Nature Explorers Club, 3-5pm

Dirty shoes

Sylvan Park Nature Explorers Club

Wednesdays and/or Thursdays August 23rd to October 5th

MARCH 20TH- MAY 16TH

DISMISSAL UNTIL 5PM

3RD, 4TH, AND 5TH GRADES

Children are welcome to attend both days!

Come with us after school, to explore the woods, fields, and creek along the greenway.

3rd, 4th, and 5th grades

Teachers pick students up at school at dismissal, and families pickup at 5pm at Richland Park Greenway

Wednesday: Sylvan Park Rally Cats Tennis Club, 3:15 – 4:15p

Sylvan Park Rally Cats Tennis Club

A beginner’s youth tennis program for all grades

GET ACTIVE, HAVE FUN, AND MAKE FRIENDS WHILE LEARNING TO PLAY TENNIS!
Offered for all grades and equipment is provided! 

Sylvan Park Elementary School
Wednesday Afternoons on the school blacktop next to the playground

Session 1 / March 6, 20, 27, April 3 / (rain make-up = April 10) / Team ID: 7042470526

Session 2 / April 17, 24, May 1, 8 / (rain make-up = May 15) / Team ID: 7042470543

3:15- 4:15 pm
Price: $80 (per session)