Congratulations to the SP Chess Team: 4th Place in the State!

The Sylvan Park Chess Team placed 4th in the Tennessee State Scholastic Elementary Team Finals

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!

The Sylvan Park Chess Team
The Sylvan Park Chess Team: Avigna, Alex, Noah, Will, & Grant!

Sylvan Park Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week

Teacher Appreciation Week

Our Teachers are just ‘PLANE’ Awesome!

Sylvan Park will be celebrating Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week April 1st-5th!  We all know that our school has the best teachers in the world, so this year’s theme is “Our Teachers are just ‘PLANE’ Awesome!”  Please see the graphic on how the students can participate each day. 

We will also be collecting snacks to share with the teachers throughout the week.  Please consider signing up for something on this month’s sign up genius.

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

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.

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 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)

February 8th, 6pm: Diversity Night Speaker Series

Diversity Night 2024

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