Sylvan Park

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.

Register for Marathon Kids

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

Register Here for Alive Youth Group

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

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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

Register Here for Explorers Club

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)

SIGN UP HERE

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.  

Sylvan Park Diversity Night Childcare/Pizza Sign-up

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 

Congrats to Logan Eggleston as NCAA Woman of the Year

Logan Eggleston led Texas to the 2022 NCAA Division I Women's Volleyball Championship title and was named Most Outstanding Player

We would love to extend a special congratulations from our Sylvan Park Family to the Egglestons as they celebrate Logan’s amazing accomplishment.

Logan Eggleston played D1 volleyball for University of Texas and majored in Business Management. She developed the Developing Neighborhood Athletes Fund, which raises money and funds sports opportunities for underprivileged youth in Austin, TX. Of 619 student-athletes nominated for this award, Logan was announced the winner on January 11th of the 2023 NCAA Woman of the Year. 

She is currently working toward her master’s in sports management from Texas while playing professional volleyball for Galatasaray Sport Club in Istanbul, Turkey. 

Read All About it at NCAA.org

Monday: Ukulele Sprouts 🌱 Club – Sylvan Park Paideia, 3 – 4

Grades K-2nd SPRING 2024 Ukulele Sprouts 🌱 Club - Sylvan Park Paideia (MONDAYS at 3p)

Grades K-2nd SPRING 2024  / MONDAYS at 3p, $375.00

Presented by The Nashville School of Traditional Country Music, Ukulele Sprouts Club introduces all of the fundamentals of playing stringed instruments using the best kids instrument ever – the ukulele! No previous musical experience is required.

In Ukulele Sprouts, we use traditional and original folk songs created on the uke to add essential motor skills seamlessly; we also teach by ear – no practice book necessary!

This class is an effortless way for your child to become musically fluent in a short amount of time; they soon will be able to continue with ukulele or move to other stringed instruments with ease.

Start Week: January 22nd
$375 for 15 club dates
Grades K-2

Sign Up for Ukulele Sprouts

Tuesdays: Sylvan Park Chess Club 3:05 – 4:05 PM

2023-24 Sylvan Park Elem. Chess Club

Dates: (2nd Semester) Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30 – Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27
– Mar. 19 and 26 – Apr. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (27-weeks)

Who can join the club?  Students in 1st – 5th Grades

Why chess? 

Chess is fun and competitive, but it also offers lasting educational benefits such as enhanced problem solving and logical reasoning skills, increased attention span, improved patience and self-esteem, and there is direct correlation between chess and increased math and reading standardized test scores. It’s so much more than just a game! 

Sign Up for Chess Club

Thursday: Little Art House: Art Club at Sylvan Park, 3rd – 5th

3rd-5th Grade Art Club @ Sylvan Park Paideia

Thursdays, 3:05 – 4:05pm / 3rd – 5th Grade
Jan 11 – Mar 7, 2024 (9 weeks), $ 225

Young artists are invited to come imagine new places, explore various mediums, and to create fun works of art with an instructor from Little Art House Foundation.

Each week, we will read or reference a book for visual inspirations before creating a work of art. The projects will be engaging and fun for all ages.

Sign Up for Art Club

Thursdays: Camp Brick LEGO Club, 3 – 4:30

THURSDAY’s after school for LEGO Club

Please join us THURSDAY’s after school for LEGO Club. Students will dismiss at 3:00pm and wait in a designated area for LEGO Club pick up. Pick your student up in the library at 4:30pm. Please pack an extra snack on Thursday’s for your child to enjoy during LEGO Club. Spaces are limited and we normally sell out fast so don’t delay, register NOW.

Please select 1 session:

LEGO CLUB Session #1
3:00pm-4:30pm
JAN 11, 18, 25, FEB 1, 8, 15

LEGO CLUB Session #2
3:00pm-4:30pm
FEB 22, 29, MAR 7, 21, 28, APR 4

Sign Up for LEGO Club

Student Work from the School Wide Seminar on “ish”

ish seminar student work

We had our second school-wide seminar right before Thanksgiving break. 

Each class read the book ish by Peter Reynolds.  The story is about a boy who loves to draw until he is mocked for his drawings and loses his confidence and joy in creating art.  The ideas and values discussed were perfection, improvement, joy, motivation, and confidence. 

For our post seminar activity, students created a drawing to show how ‘ish‘ thinking may bring you joy and the feeling of confidence and success.  We created a school-wide crumpled art gallery to showcase our ish pictures.

The next time you visit, check it out!  It is located in the hallway near the cafeteria.    

Thank you to everyone who helped us “Stock the Lounge” this December!

Stock the Lounge Cookie Bar

For our December STL, we set up a cookie swap and hot chocolate bar. 

In January, we are doing a Fresh New Year Salad Bar.  Please consider signing up to bring cookies or another staple for the lounge OR let us do the shopping for you and help us fill up the salad bar by donating via paypal.  

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

Donate (Paypal) Here

Highly vetted college babysitters & nannies, Support for Sylvan Park

Find, book, & pay background checked, college student sitters, and give back to Sylvan Park!

Wyndy is a babysitting app started by some Vanderbilt grads that has vetted sitters/nannies. Here is how to use it:

  1. Visit Wyndy.com to download the app
  2. Post a job and use the school code SylvanPark
  3. Wyndy will give back $5 of every completed job to the Sylvan Park PTO

Finding highly vetted college babysitters and nannies should be easy, affordable and take seconds. This is the mantra Wyndy has followed since the very first day. They also knew they wanted to create an environment that fostered trust and safety, which is why every Wyndy babsysitter and nanny is screened by a Wyndy team member, extensive background check and are verified as enrolled students by the National Student Clearinghouse.

For every completed job, $5 will be donated to Sylvan Park PTO.

Visit Wyndy.com