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June 30, 2020
Highlights this week:
  • Important Kindergarten Information
  • School Supply Lists by Grade
  • Immunizations Offered in July
  • Sylvan Park Honored with 146 New Trees
  • New Online Spirit Wear Store
While many details regarding the return to school are subject to change, we want to give families as much information as possible based on what we know now. Stay tuned for updated reopening information Monday, July 6.

Important Information for Kindergarten Families

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Welcome new Sylvan Park families! Kindergarten families can find important back-to-school information and a supply list by visiting the PTO website at sylvanparkschool.org. We are looking forward to you joining our school community.

Back to School Health Visits

The Metro Public Health Department will have extended hours at all three of their preventive health clinic locations starting July 21st for 4 weeks. See important details about what to bring and how to make an appointment in the multilingual flyer on the PTO website. Scroll over the bottom of the flyer to access additional pages.

School Supply Lists by Grade

The time to start stocking up on back-to-school supplies is upon us. See what your child needs for the 2020-21 school year:

Library Items Due Aug. 5

Returning School Library Items
Families will have until August 5, 2020 to return library items, however, you may return your MNPS library books on personal belonging pick up day. We will have collection bins labeled for library items as part of the pick up line. To see what books your child has currently checked out:
  • Go to http://www.library.nashville.org
  • Click on the orange "My Account" button in the top right corner
  • Enter your child's 190# for the Library Card Number
  • Enter the MMDD of your child's birthday for the PIN
  • A list if both NPL and MNPS books will be displayed. All MNPS library books have a 10 digit item number beginning with two letter (example: QQ00305012).
You may also return any MNPS library items to any Nashville Public Library branch over the summer. Please contact Laura.calverley@mnps.org with any questions about library items.

PNA Registration Update

The plan for PNA will be finalized after we learn more details about the district's reopening plan on July 6. After that time, we will post updates on Facebook, Twitter and IG.

New Spirit Wear Store!

Sylvan Park's new online Spirit Wear store is scheduled to open in July. Stay tuned on how and where to stock up on your favorite gear.

Trees Planted in Honor of Sylvan Park

Trees for the Future and TreeRing are planting 146 trees, one for each yearbook sold, in honor of Sylvan Park Elementary School. Our school has also been named a TreeRing Green Yearbook School. Way to go Sylvan Park!

Parent Volunteer Registration 2020-21

Sylvan Park needs volunteers of all types to make each school year great. For those still interested in serving in a leadership role, we will have many chair positions open that do not require you to serve on the board. We welcome co-chairs. It is always fun to serve with friends! Reach out to Sarah Grace at sngrace@gmail.com if you are interested.

Dates for 2020-21 School Year

Many parents have expressed interest in having dates for school and PTO events well in advance.We are hopeful for a full school year. See the 2020-2021 calendar here.

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.

Upcoming Events

Kindergarten Parent Coffee - Thursday, July 30 at 8 am
1st-4th Ice Cream Social - Thursday, July 30 from 4:30-5:30 , August 1
Parent Work Day - Saturday, Aug. 1
Kindergarten Ice Cream Social - Monday, August 3 from 4-5 pm
First Day of School/Coffee and Kleenex - Tuesday, Aug. 4
All Dates for 2020-21 School Year - click here
* All dates are subject to change

Hillsboro Cluster News

New Principal at West End Middle

Trey Stephens will lead West End Middle School this year as the new principal. Read all about Mr. Stephens and other WEMS news on the West End PTSO site.
Get Involved in West End Middle!
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Visit the PTSO web site at http://westendptso.org

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