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First graders studied seeds in Science lab Friday before planting some in the school garden.
February 25, 2020
Highlights this week:
  • Read Across America @ Sylvan Park
  • Volunteer Readers Requested
  • Diversity Committee Survey
  • Manage Cafeteria Account Online
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Read Across America @ SP

Volunteer Readers Requested

Parents and friends of Sylvan Park are invited to be guest readers during Read Across America Week March 2 - 6. Please visit the signup here to choose a time. Questions? Contact Rae Finnie at rae.finnie@mnps.org.

PTM Game Night 2020

Sylvan Park kindergarten students and friends enjoyed a game of Twister at last week's family game night with Preston Taylor Ministries. 
Fourth graders get serious about having fun.

Kindergarten Kindness

Kindergarten students get excited about kindness reading with Ping by Ani Castillo with Ms. Finnie.

Diversity Committee Survey

We want to hear from YOU. Please fill out this short demographic survey, which will help us understand the needs of our diverse community. You will also have the opportunity to let us know if we can highlight your family on our Diversity bulletin board! The survey should take less than 5 minutes to complete. Sylvan Park Paideia Diversity Survey for Parents

2020 Census Affects School Funding

Efforts are underway to conduct the 2020 census in order to have a count of the population living in the United States. The federal government has designated Census Day as April 1; when completing the census, respondents will have to note where they are living on April 1. Before April 2020, households will receive information packets and invitations to participate via mail.

Families are encouraged to fill out and submit the census information. The census can be submitted online, via phone, or mail. It is also crucial to note that information identifying individuals is not supposed to be shared with other government agencies.

The population counts from the census determine the poverty level of our district, which is a factor in our Title I allocation. For children who are not counted in our district, our allocations could be impacted for the next 10 years! It is critical that as many households in Nashville as possible submit the forms.

Manage Cafeteria Account Online

Did you know that you can pay your students' cafeteria balance, reload their accounts, and track their cafeteria spending online? Click here to get started. Setup takes less than 5 minutes!

Lost & Found by Music Room

The Lost & Found has moved! Due to the fire marshal inspection, the Lost & Found is now located outside the music room just down the hall from the cafeteria.

Science Lab Signup

Make volunteering in Science lab your New Year's resolution! Choose a time to volunteer with your child's class, or with a class that fits in your schedule. Thank you Dr. Miller and all parents who volunteer time to help make these labs possible!

Upcoming Events

Read Me Week - March 2 - 6
Science Expo - Friday, March 13
Half-day - Friday, March 13
Spring Break - March 14-22
Latin American Night - Thursday, March 26 5:30-7:00

Hillsboro Cluster News

Literacy and IB Night at West End Middle School

Sylvan Park families are invited to a literacy night and International Baccalaureate (IB) community project fair at West End Middle School Thursday, March 5th from 4:30-6:00. The IB community project is the culminating educational project for our 8th grade students. There will be student projects on display and fun activities!
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Thank You Sponsors

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