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April 30th, 2024
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THURSDAY, MAY 2nd

(That's right... it's May 😳 )
There is a ton going on at Sylvan Park Elementary this Thursday:
  • 5:30-6:30: Final PTO Meeting in the Library: Vote for '24-'25 Executive Board
  • 5:30-7: Peruse the Student Art Showcase on the Main Floor
  • 6:30-7: Internet Safety Presentation in the Auditorium

Art Show Flyer 2024

Student Art Show May 2nd 5:30-7pm

Please Join Us for the Student Art Showcase!

Come enjoy the art of Sylvan Park Students on the Main Floor of Sylvan Park Elementary on Thursday May 2nd anytime between 5:30-7:00 pm.

Sylvan Park PTO
Proposed Executive Board for 2024-2025

Voting for the 2024-2025 Executive Board will take place Thursday Night

President
Kimberly Linfert
Vice President:
Jenn Morse
Treasurer:
Mary Zelman
Assistant Treasurer:
Leigh George
Community Events Co-Chairs:
Ashley Leaphart, Michelle Norovan
Volunteer Co-Chairs:
Margaret Marchett, Cayce Rhea
Fundraising Chair:
Ashley Blum
Secretary:
Casey White
Communications Co-Chairs:
Jon Wright, Leah Monica
Diversity and Equity Co-Chairs:
Catherine Furbish, Fylisha Jenkins
Staff Appreciation Co-Chair:
Sarah Grace, Theresa Yarber


Internet Safety Presentation: Protecting Our Kids Online, May 2nd 6:30pm

Internet Safety Presentation: Protecting Our Kids Online, May 2nd 6:30pm

Mark your calendars for an important event: on May 2nd, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM, we will be hosting an Internet Safety presentation in the Auditorium. This presentation is for adults only and promises to provide invaluable insights into keeping our children safe in the online world.

Led by Officer Dennis Fetting, Assistant Special Agent in Charge at Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in Nashville, this presentation will cover a wide range of topics to give parents a comprehensive understanding of the online landscape. From the scale and scope of online threats to grooming tactics used by predators, sextortion, and data permanency, we'll delve into the real challenges our children face online.

Here's a glimpse of what to expect:
  • Overview of local and national HSI cases
  • Examination of top apps and what kids are doing online
  • Discussion on parental controls and effective communication with your child
  • Guidance on how to recognize and respond if your child becomes a victim of online exploitation
Special Agent Dennis M. Fetting brings a wealth of experience to this presentation, with a background in investigating human trafficking, child exploitation, and other serious crimes. His expertise will provide valuable insights and practical tips for safeguarding our children in today's digital age.

Don't miss this opportunity to empower yourself with knowledge and tools to protect our kids online. We look forward to seeing you there!

Free Babysitting Available

Sylvan Park Carnival

2024 Spring Carnival, Friday May 17th

Bungee Jumping, Face-painting, Housey Bouncing, Pie-Facing, and so much more.

We need volunteers for the school Carnival May 17!

For every hour a volunteer signs up to help with carnival, your name will go in the hat to win one of 2 $50 amazon gift cards. Responsible high school students welcome!

Please review the available slots and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

Volunteer for Carnival

LIMITED CARNIVAL EDITION T-SHIRTS

When you're purchasing the special edition Carnival 2024 shirts for your family, please also consider buying a shirt for your favorite faculty member!

Get Your
Limited Edition T-Shirt

When you're purchasing the special edition Carnival 2024 shirts for your family, please also consider buying a shirt for your favorite faculty member!

Gift a T-Shirt

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Add Your Voice: Should High School Start Later?

We are a caring group of parents from various MNPS clusters who want to revive the conversation and action around starting Nashville Public High Schools later. We have the earliest high school start times in the nation. Most high schools in Nashville open their doors at 6:45am and start school at 7:05am.

There is a vast amount of research that shows that teenage mental and physical health, grades, sleep quality, learning ability, attendance, and even behavior improve when high schools start later.

We have created this survey to get a sense of what other parents feel about this issue. We plan on sharing the results of this informal survey with the school board later this spring.

Thank you for taking a few minutes to tell us what you think, and whether you would like to join this initiative.

Background info & links:

Fill Out The Survey

4th Annual Coldiron Derby Fundraiser

Coldiron Derby Fundraiser
Join us for the 4th Annual Coldiron Derby Fundraiser, a lively event dedicated to honoring the Kentucky Derby while raising vital funds and awareness for the Charcot Marie Tooth Association (CMTA) in their quest to combat Charcot Marie Tooth Disease (CMT).

Coldiron Derby Fundraiser
Date: Saturday, May 4th
Time - 2:30pm to 6:30pm
Location: Travellers Rest

For Tickets and More Info Visit ColdironDerby.com

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