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November 12, 2019
Highlights this week:
  • Sylvan Park Social Discount Tickets Extended
  • Book Fair Nov. 18-22
  • Support for Families Recovering from Home Fire
  • Literacy Night Nov. 19
  • Science Lab Signups
  • Thanksgiving Luncheons Next Week
* Please email news submissions by noon on Sunday each week, or earlier. Next week's deadline is Nov. 17.

Early Bird Price Extended!

The Sylvan Park Social is this Friday from 7-10 pm at Pennington’s Distillery. Come enjoy delicious food and refreshing drinks with the amazing Sylvan Park families and staff. PLUS get great deals at the silent auction on items such as Camp Widgiwagan, .

Advance ticket sales have been extended through Tuesday. This is your last chance to buy tickets at the early bird price: $40/person or $75/couple couple. After Tuesday, tickets can be purchased at the event for $50 per guest.

Purchase your tickets online today!

Book Fair Next Week!

Our annual Scholastic Book Fair will be coming next week. Keep an eye out for the Book Fair flyer, which will be coming home soon. Details about the fair hours and our new eWallet payment method can be found at our fair website:https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/sylvanpark

We are still in need of volunteers. Sign up here:
http://bit.ly/SPBookFair2019

Support for Families Recovering from Fire

Sylvan Park is collecting new or gently used items for some school families affected by a home fire. To contribute, see the signup of items requested. A box for these items is in the front office. Thank you!!

Science Lab Signup

Science Friday's are off to a great start. Please choose a time to volunteer with your child's class, or with a class that fits in your schedule. Parent volunteers help allow these labs to happen!

2019 Literacy Night: Thank Goodness for Books!

Join PTO and the Literacy Team Tuesday, November 19th from 6-7pm, in a celebration of books. This is a free and family friendly event. All are welcome!

Schedule: 
6-6:15: Author, Susan Eaddy, will kick off the event in the auditorium 
6:15-7pm: Literacy stations open for attendees to rotate through.

Thanksgiving Luncheons Next Week

Families are invite to a special holiday lunch next week in celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday. Stay tuned for specific days/times for your child's class.

1st Grade Election: Duck vs. Farmer Brown

1st-voting
First graders read Duck for President by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin as part of a unit on voting as a part of American government. After reading, students went to the library and to vote for whether they would choose Duck or Farmer Brown.
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Thank You Community Sponsors!

PNA Now Hiring

Do you know someone who loves kids? Maybe it's you! Project Neighborhood Aftercare @ Sylvan Park Elementary is looking for energetic, patient, creative, kid-friendly, responsible people to help supervise our students after school. Hours are Mon-Fri 3:00-5:00. Candidates must be 18 yrs old to apply. Contact Yawanda McCord @ 615-238-5819 for inquiries.

Pay for Field Trips Online

Parents now have the option to pay field trip fees through Online School Payments (OSP). Visit OSP Nashville to create your account and read the instructions for payment. Parents who create an account will be able to select activities to pay for online as they arise.

Upcoming Events

West End Prospective Family Night - Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 6-7:30 pm
Sylvan Park Social (adults only) - Friday, Nov. 15 from 7-10 pm
Scholastic Book Fair - Nov. 19-22
Literacy Night - Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 6 pm
Thanksgiving Luncheons - TBD next week
Thanksgiving Break - Wednesday, Nov. 27-Sunday, Dec. 1

Hillsboro Cluster News

West End Middle Open House

Multimedia Lab Opens at West End Middle!

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