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April 20, 2020
Highlights this week:
  • Spirit Week 4!
  • Super Scientist Activity #3
  • New Public Library Programming
  • Staff Focus on Social Emotional Health
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Spirit Week 4!

Sylvan Park Super Scientists Activity #3 - Static Electricity

Investigate static electricity through a series of at-home science activities! Learn what causes static electricity then create some of your own. Related video links included to extend learning. Thank you to Pat Tellinghuisen for contributing these experiments! Stay tuned next week for activities on sinking and floating.

Summer Reading Challenge is On!

The Nashville Public Library isn't waiting for summer; the summer reading challenge is live with chances to win prizes for reading! Register and access resources on the library's summer reading challenge page. Happy reading!

New from the library is NPL Universe bringing library programs live to your home virtually. Enjoy your favorite story times, puppet shows and programs from branches around the city. View the entire lineup here.

Staff Message: Take Care of Yourself!

Sylvan Park staff discussed social emotional health last week and asked to share an article with school families. Stop Trying to Be Productive was the topic of their Paideia-style professional development Friday. Take a moment to read and remember we are all home alone together.

Library Resources for Students

CalverlyFlipgrid

Visit Ms. Calverley's Flipgrid page to post about what books you're reading and share recommendations with others.

Then hop over to hear a story read aloud by Sylvan Park staff at bit.ly/sylvanstorytime. Password SPreads2020.
StaffReadAlouds

Financial Assistance for Families

The Tennessee Department of Human Services is making financial resources available to families impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Families can apply online for up to two months of emergency cash if they were employed as of March 11, 2020 and have lost employment or at least 50% of their income as a result of the pandemic. Read more information on the TDHS website.

MNPS Support for Students

Breakfast and lunch pick-up: Services will continue every weekday that schools are closed and will be available to anyone under the age of 18. No MNPS paperwork is required, however, students must be present to collect meals, per federal law. The bagged or boxed meals will be provided in a drive-through setup and will be available for pickup between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at these locations.

Delivery meals: Six MNPS school buses are delivering to locations throughout Nashville where students are able to pick up the meals. The routes, including locations and approximate times, are available here.

Free books and school supplies: Book'em will offer free books and the PENCIL foundation will offer free school supplies to students at rotating sites where meals are being provided. The distribution schedule for both is here.

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

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

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.

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