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March 23, 2020
Highlights this week:
  • Resources for Learning at Home
  • Calverley's Tips for Accessing Learning
  • Open PTO Board Positions for 2020-21
  • Diversity Committee Survey
  • Coronavirus Guidance from MNPS
  • Families Encouraged to Complete Census
  • Manage Cafeteria Account Online
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Resources for Learning at Home

MNPS is curating learning resources in one location for students to continue learning at home. The resources are posted at https://www.mnps.org/digitaltools. The site includes information about getting free internet access through certain service provides. Be sure to read the district's blog with additional activities that are creative and also free! If students need help logging in to any of their school accounts, or resetting their password, call the MNPS Help Desk: 615-269-5956.

Helpful Hints from Ms. Calverley

Here's a handy guide to accessing a few digital resources to keep your student entertained and learning.

Clever
www.clever.com
If you have your student's Clever badge, it's as easy as clicking and holding the badge up to the camera.
Students can access Clever without their badges by following these instructions:
Choose the “Log on with Office 365” option. Use a student's username and password to log in.
Username: first name + last initial + last five digits of student ID number @mnpsk12.org
(ex: marys55555@mnpsk12.org)
Password:
CAPITAL FIRST LETTER OF FIRST NAME + lowercase first letter of last name + mmddyy
Example: Jane Smith, January 6, 2003 The password would be Js010603

Nashville Public Library's Digital Collection
www.nashville.overdrive.com

Get free access to ebooks and audiobooks through the Nashville Public Library.
username: your student's190#
pin: MMDD of your student's birthday

Limitless Libraries Research Tools
https://www.limitlesslibraries.org/elementary-school
Get access to great digital library resources through Limitless Libraries, including PebbleGo, World Book Kids, Bookflix and more.
username: your student's190#
pin: MMDD of your student's birthday

Open PTO Positions 2020-2021

The PTO board met a few weeks ago to work on the 2020-2021 budget, calendar, and organization of the board. We have a few openings for next year's board. Please reach out to Annette Ashley mannetteashley@gmail.com if you are interested in learning more about serving in one of these roles next school year.

Positions Available:
VP (President in Training)
Secretary
VP of Communications
VP of Volunteers
VP of Diversity

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

Panthers Around Town

From bringing donations to tornado victims to getting out in nature, Sylvan Park panthers are making the most of an unusual Spring.

Readers Cafe 2020

Coronavirus Update from MNPS

As of March 22, 2020:

With the safety of our students and staff continuing to be our top priority, schools will remain closed through at least Friday, April 3, in response to the public health emergency COVID-19. Mayor John Cooper today announced the “Safer at Home” public health order, which closes non-essential businesses and requires residents to stay inside their homes unless they are engaged in certain “essential activities,” effective Monday, March 23.

District leadership continues to meet daily to monitor the situation. Families can always reach the Family Information Center at: familyinfo@mnps.org.

Most recent updates include:
  • All employees should work remotely, as possible, through at least Friday, April 3.
  • School-based employees will generally not report to school during this period and may work from home unless otherwise needed. Access to the facilities will be limited during this time.
  • All events (field trips, extra-curriculars, etc.) through Friday, April 3, have been canceled, including TSSAA games. Events after Friday, April 3, will be reevaluated in the coming days.
  • All before- and after-school programs are canceled until further notice.
  • Third-quarter grading and report cards have been postponed until further notice.
  • Read more updates in our newsroom.

Families Encouraged to Complete 2020 Census

It is important for families to complete the 2020 Census Survey because information gathered impacts how much money schools receive in Title I funding. Children not counted in our district could negatively impact funding for the next 10 years. It is critical that as many households in Nashville as possible submit the forms.

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.

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 and Found

The Lost & Found is now located outside the music room just down the hall from the cafeteria.

Upcoming Events

All MNPS events are on-hold through Friday, April 3. Please stay tuned for updates.

Hillsboro Cluster News

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