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January 30th, 2024
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Here is what's coming up at Sylvan Park Elementary


Valentine's Day Fundraiser: Bracelet-grams

valentine's day fundraiser

Three Ways to Purchase, Only $1 each

New this year: we will be doing slap bracelet valentines.
  1. Fill out the bracelet gram page that wil come home in your child's folder. Attach payment (cash or check) and return to your teacher by Friday, February 9th.
  2. Print attached page at home. Fill them out. Attache payment (cash or check) and return to your teacher by Friday, February 9th.
  3. Purchase in person from PTO. A table will be set up M - F from 7:30 - 8:00 am and 2:45 - 3:15 pm the week of February 5th (cash, check, or paypal)
All bracelet grams will be delivered on Valentine's Day!

February 8th, 6pm: Diversity Night Panel Discusses LGBTQ+ Identity and Support for Youth and Their Communities

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

Stock the Lounge for February & March

Stock the Lounge for February & March

It's time to give our teachers some LOVE and show them how LUCKY we are to have them! 

February's Stock the Lounge theme will be "Beach in a Blizzard" with a fun ice cream sundae bar.  March's theme will be, "Our Teachers are 'Cereal-ously' the Best!" with a cereal bar!

Please consider donating an item or if you'd rather we do the shopping, you can donate money here!  Please deliver any items to Sarah Grace at 4104 Utah Ave no later than February 7th.  Thank you!

Signup Here

Donate (Paypal) Here

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

Get Involved! Join the Sylvan Park PTO! :)

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.

Sylvan Park Social and Silent Auction: Tickets Now Available

Sylvan Park Elementary Social + Silent Auction
Join us on Thursday, February 29th, 7-10pm, at the beautiful 14TENN building in the Nations.

Tickets:

  • Early bird tickets are $50 per person until February 15th, then $75.
  • Ticket price includes hors d'oeuvres, open bar, live entertainment, and silent auction access.
  • Help us provide free tickets for faculty, staff, and families in need with your donations.

Silent Auction:

  • Explore exciting auction items starting February 5th.
  • Online bidding opens February 26th, running until 9:30 PM on the event night.
  • Funds raised enhance classrooms, technology, student events, and support those in need.
What: Food, Drinks, & Silent Auction
Where: 14Tenn Event Venue
When: Thursday, February 29th, 2024

Tickets & More Information

If you are unable to afford a ticket and wish to attend, please contact meredith.middlebrooks@mnps.org

Join us at HERO DOUGHNUTS & BUNS 2/10 8:00 - 10:00am

hero doughnut
Come and have a pastry with us Saturday, February 10th from 8:00 - 10:00 AM at HERO DOUGHNUTS & BUNS. 

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

Feb 10th 8:00 - 10:00 AM
4013 CHARLOTTE AVENUE
The children are grateful for your support!!

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

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.
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

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Stay in the Know! Subscribe to the Sylvan Park Google Calendar

For the latest information on school and PTO events, check out our PTO calendar!

Use this link to subscribe to the calendar:

https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=pto.spark%40gmail.com&ctz=America%2FChicago
  1. On your computer, open Google Calendar.
  2. On the left, next to Other calendars, click Add +  From URL.
  3. Enter the calendar's address.
  4. Click Add calendar. The calendar appears on the left, under "Other calendars."
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