MNPS Fatherhood Festival- Great summer event for all of you All Pro Dads!

SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 2017 10 A.M. 2 P.M. Metro Schools recognizes males and the positive impact they make in the lives of children every day. Join us to celebrate their impact with a full day of free games, activities, music, and food. Make sure to bring the kids for this fun event too! OTHER SPONSORS: 4:13 STRONG ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY INC., UPSILON PSI OMEGA CHAPTER APPLEBEE’S BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD OF TENNESSEE FATHERS WITHOUT BOUNDARIES WATKINS PARK COMMUNITY CENTER 616 17TH AVENUE NORTH NASHVILLE, TN 37203

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Please ask your students to bring any Box Tops they have at home by the end of next week.

Middle School Transition Meeting

Cane Ridge Family, Is your child transitioning to middle school next year? -to high school? Join us at the Southeast Community Center to talk about how to help your young learner succeed during that big change to the next school. We will address all those fears and doubts about transition, giving families the tools to support their students through these new experiences. Tuesday, May 9, 2017 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Transition to Success SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY CENTER 5260 Hickory Hollow Parkway Antioch, TN 37013 For more information please contact Cam Wingfield at Donald.Wingfield@mnps.org Refreshments ──── Childcare ──── Connecting with other Cane Ridge parents

Summer Ideas

SUMMER FAMILY RESOURCES FOR METRO FAMILIES There are many fun and educational activities throughout Metro Nashville for your family this summer. Below are resources for your family to enjoy, most of which are FREE! Nashville Public Library: Locations throughout Nashville. Check the library’s local event calendar for story times, puppet shows and other special events over the summer. Also don’t forget their “Summer Challenge” program that provides your child an opportunity to learn and win prizes. https://library.nashville.org Local Area Parks (i.e. Centennial, Bicentennial, Shelby, etc.). Most parks have fairs/festivals over the summer. www.nashville.gov/Parks-and-Recreation Kids Bowl Free: Sign up for free. Receive a free pass for every child registered to bowl two free games, everyday throughout the summer. The site has a list of participating sites, with maps and hours of operation. www.kidsbowlfree.com Let Freedom Sing: July 4th, Free entertainment and fireworks in Downtown Nashville. www.visitmusiccity.com/july4th Home Depot Free Kids Workshops: Free kids workshops – check with your local Home Depot. http://workshops.homedepot.com/workshops/kids-workshops Nashville Symphony Community Concerts: Free concerts at select parks over the summer. www.nashvillesymphony.org/communityconcerts Summer Movie Express: $1 admission to children’s movies at select Regal Cinema Theaters. www.regmovies.com/Movies/Summer-Movie-Express Warner Park Nature Center: Provides free admission. www.nashville.gov/Parks-and-Recreation/Nature-Centers-and-Natural-Areas/Warner-Park-Nature-Center.aspx Nashville Farmer’s Market: Free admission and great space to walk with the family. Bicentennial State Park is right next door. http://nashvillefarmersmarket.org Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum: Has a “Free Family Day” monthly – check their website for information. http://countrymusichalloffame.org Frist Center for the Visual Arts: Free for ages 18 and younger (Adults must pay) http://fristkids.org Tennessee State Museum: Provides free admission. www.tnmuseum.org For Information On Activities Your Family Can Do At Home Visit: www.mnps.org/countdowntokindergarten

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Simple and Practical Advice!

Great Quote to Share With Your Children

“Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don’t.” Bill Nye

Principal Selection Survey

Parents have until May 10th to submit the surveys electronically. The link is case sensitive http://bit.ly/PrincipalSurvey17