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February 21, 2023
Highlights:
  • Diversity Committee Statement
  • Black History Month Spirit Week
  • Parent Paideia Seminar - February 23
  • Nicky's Coal Fired Restaurant Night
  • Sylvan Park Night with Belmont Basketball
  • Let's Goet(z) Together - February 24
  • Cub Scout Spring Registration Now Open
  • Additional Thursday Chess Club Added
  • Fundraiser to Benefit West End Middle School

Diversity Committee Statement - Black History Month

Sylvan Park Paideia Elementary recognizes that February is Black History Month. We would like you to join us today and everyday in acknowledging accomplishments and contributions Black people have made for our society, and how many Black influencers and contributors continue to move our society forward.

This year the theme of Black History Month is Black Resistance. Resistance of historical and current oppression, in all of its forms.

We at Sylvan Park stand with our neighbors and teach our students to live for *liberty and justice for all!*

Black History Month Spirit Week

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Black History Month Spirit Week begins today!

Parent Paideia Seminar - February 23

Join us this Thursday, February 23 from 6-7 p.m. for an insightful discussion of Disney's Encanto. Encanto has been praised for its positive representation and reflection of diversity. Upon its release in 2021, it generated a social media wave. Numerous posts showing videos of children overjoyed at the sight of a cartoon character that looked like them, their parents, grandparents, and community appeared on the internet. People of all ages continue to share how they feel represented and uplifted by seeing, finally, themselves, their noses, curls, and skin tones in a major Disney film. The movie’s success underscores the importance of giving both voice and image to the true diversity of the world in which we live. Free babysitting for potty trained children ages 3-12 available; sign up here.

Nicky's Coal Fired Restaurant Night

Join us for restaurant night at Nicky's Coal Fired on Wednesday, March 8th. There will be designated tables for SP families and bottles of wine are half off. Nicky's is generously donating 10% of sales to our school!

Sylvan Park Night with Belmont Basketball

Join SP families to root on the Belmont Bruins Men's Basketball Team tomorrow, Wednesday, February 22nd at 6:30. The Kids Zone will be open and $5 of every ticket will go back to our school. Click here to purchase discounted tickets for $12.

Let's Goet(z) Together - February 24

Please join Principal Goetz for her quarterly check-in via Zoom on Friday, February 24th from 8:15-8:45am. This casual meeting is a great chance to share feedback or ask any questions about Sylvan Park Elementary. Join the Zoom meeting here.

Cub Scout Spring Registration Now Open

Additional Thursday Chess Club Added

Dear SPE Parents,
The interest from SPE has been too great to allow so many smart kids to sit out from chess club! The school has agreed to allow us to add a second group in the library from 3:05-4:05 pm on Thursdays.
You can register on our website here - the cost has been pro-rated for 9-weeks. We will end on May 4th now, because of today's "inclement weather" day. Students will be checked in at PNA or you should plan to pick them up in the front of the school at 4:05 PM.

Fundraiser to Benefit West End Middle School

You are invited to attend the West Arts Fest on March 9th from 6-9 p.m. at The Cafe at Thistle Farms. There will be delicious food, beverages, music and a phenomenal silent auction. Money raised will go toward funding a full time art teacher, enrichment experiences, and increased resources for West End Middle School. Buy your tickets here.
Upcoming Events:
Belmont Basketball Night, February 22, 6:30pm
Parent Paideia Seminar, February 23, 6pm
Let's Goet(z) Together, February 24, 8:15am
Read Across America Week, February 27-March 3
2nd Grade Program, March 2, 6pm
Nicky's Coal Fired Restaurant Night, March 8

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