Nashville Shores Job Fair
Sunday, April 3 - 12:00PM to 4:00PM
We are looking for a number of qualified applicants to fill some key positions this summer.
Join us on Sunday, April 3 for our Seasonal Job Fair. The Job Fair will begin at 12:00 p.m. and last until 4:00 pm.
Interviews will be conducted on-site for all qualified candidates. Click here for more information.
Download an Application
Please have your application completed before you arrive.
Dive-In Movies at Nashville Shores
Enjoy some of your favorite films in a whole new way ... lounging under the stars on the shores of Percy Priest Lake. Click here for more Dive-In movie information.
Nashville Shores is showing films on our 40-foot inflatable screen on select days throughout the summer.
Dive-In movies are included with a season pass or waterpark admission on that day. The movie will begin at dusk (approximately 8:30 p.m.)
2011 Schedule
Saturday, May 28 - Shrek Forever After
Friday, June 17 - Iron Man 2
Friday, July 1 - Yogi Bear
Friday, August 12 - Grease
Saturday, August 27 - Avatar
Dates, movies and times subject to change.
Monday, March 28, 2011
School Choices for Parents
This year parents have more choices than ever before. Learn about the full range of choices available under No Child Left Behind and more.
Public School Choice
Supplemental Educational Services
Charter Schools
Magnet Schools
Private Education
Homeschooling
The No Child Left Behind Act provides new education options for many families. This federal law allows parents to choose other public schools or take advantage of free tutoring if their child attends a school that needs improvement. Also, parents can choose another public school if the school their child attends is not making benchmark levels or unsafe (MNPS has no schools identified as “unsafe”). The law also supports the growth of more independent charter schools, funds some services for children in private schools, and provides certain protections for homeschooling parents. Finally, it requires that states and local school districts provide information to help parents make informed educational choices for their child. I hope you find this information helpful.
· I have attached the Choice Applications by cluster and a Public School Choice Facts and Questions Sheet.
· I have included the mnps.org link for the Cane Ridge and Antioch cluster Rezoning Plan http://www.mnps.org/Page56852.aspx
· For more information on school related issues, please visit http://www2.ed.gov/nclb/choice/index.html or click on one of the below links for specific questions.
· If you have questions relating to one of the below, you may ask your question on this survey link http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/99QHWQS and it will be filtered to the
proper individual.
1. Kindergarten Registration (April 11th)
2. NCLB Public School Choice
3. the Cane Ridge/Antioch Rezoning
4. Student Assignment, or
5. Open Enrollment
6. Magnet School
This year parents have more choices than ever before. Learn about the full range of choices available under No Child Left Behind and more.
Public School Choice
Supplemental Educational Services
Charter Schools
Magnet Schools
Private Education
Homeschooling
The No Child Left Behind Act provides new education options for many families. This federal law allows parents to choose other public schools or take advantage of free tutoring if their child attends a school that needs improvement. Also, parents can choose another public school if the school their child attends is not making benchmark levels or unsafe (MNPS has no schools identified as “unsafe”). The law also supports the growth of more independent charter schools, funds some services for children in private schools, and provides certain protections for homeschooling parents. Finally, it requires that states and local school districts provide information to help parents make informed educational choices for their child. I hope you find this information helpful.
· I have attached the Choice Applications by cluster and a Public School Choice Facts and Questions Sheet.
· I have included the mnps.org link for the Cane Ridge and Antioch cluster Rezoning Plan http://www.mnps.org/Page56852.aspx
· For more information on school related issues, please visit http://www2.ed.gov/nclb/choice/index.html or click on one of the below links for specific questions.
· If you have questions relating to one of the below, you may ask your question on this survey link http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/99QHWQS and it will be filtered to the
proper individual.
1. Kindergarten Registration (April 11th)
2. NCLB Public School Choice
3. the Cane Ridge/Antioch Rezoning
4. Student Assignment, or
5. Open Enrollment
6. Magnet School
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
District Meeting
Meetings to discuss redistricting of the Board of Education
Based on data from the 2010 U.S. Census, the Metropolitan Planning Commission will hold special meetings to discuss the consideration of a redistricting plan for the Metro Council and the Metro Board of Education.
Census data for Tennessee was made available the week of March 14-18. The Planning Commission will host three informational sessions in the following two weeks (March 21-30), with the final meeting on March 31. The proposed new districts will be presented at this final meeting.
Informational Sessions
March 23, 2011
March 28, 2011
March 30, 2011
Times & locations TBD. Click here for the Planning Department website.
Special Meeting
March 31, 2011
4:00 p.m.
Howard Office Building
Sonny West Conference Room
Based on data from the 2010 U.S. Census, the Metropolitan Planning Commission will hold special meetings to discuss the consideration of a redistricting plan for the Metro Council and the Metro Board of Education.
Census data for Tennessee was made available the week of March 14-18. The Planning Commission will host three informational sessions in the following two weeks (March 21-30), with the final meeting on March 31. The proposed new districts will be presented at this final meeting.
Informational Sessions
March 23, 2011
March 28, 2011
March 30, 2011
Times & locations TBD. Click here for the Planning Department website.
Special Meeting
March 31, 2011
4:00 p.m.
Howard Office Building
Sonny West Conference Room
Wonderful Family Time APP
Hi Everyone,
Some of you may already is aware of this app. From News Channel 5. For those of you who are not aware of it you might want to look it over and possibly share with your parents. It contains relevant topics to us all.
Have a Great Day…
Pamela W. Burgess,
Family & School Liaison - Cane Ridge Cluster
615-687-4000 ext.819363 or
615-456-5559 Cell
Want to know more?
For more school and parent resources, please visit us @ www.mnpssfl.org/
"Individually we are special; together we are spectacular"
If you have trouble reading this email, please go to http://www.newschannel5.com/category/76712/family-time?
Some of you may already is aware of this app. From News Channel 5. For those of you who are not aware of it you might want to look it over and possibly share with your parents. It contains relevant topics to us all.
Have a Great Day…
Pamela W. Burgess,
Family & School Liaison - Cane Ridge Cluster
615-687-4000 ext.819363 or
615-456-5559 Cell
Want to know more?
For more school and parent resources, please visit us @ www.mnpssfl.org/
"Individually we are special; together we are spectacular"
If you have trouble reading this email, please go to http://www.newschannel5.com/category/76712/family-time?
Monday, March 21, 2011
Upcoming Community Events
“Warriors Don’t Cry”: Marshall Middle Thursday, March 24th
Parent University: Saturday, March 26th
Exceptional Ed. School-to- Community Transitional Fair: Monday, March 28th
Director’s PAC Tuesday, April 5th
**TCAP and EOC Testing: April 13th – 20th
Southeast Easter Event: Saturday, April 16th
Please read below for more detailed information on each event
Free Community Event
"Warriors Don't Cry" will be performed on Thursday, March 24 at 6:00pm at Thurgood Marshall Middle School. Please follow the link for more information about the presentation! Marshall Middle School Band and Chorus will perform!
http://www.twtp.org
(please copy and paste in your browser)
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Saturday, March 26, 2011
8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Tennessee State University
Walter S. Davis Humanities Building, 3500 John Merritt Blvd.
Registration opens at 8:00 a.m.
Program starts at 8:30 a.m.
Parents, help your child be successful in school, at home, and in the community.
Topics include: helping your child be successful during testing, how to help your child with academics/homework,
wellness: nutrition, medical, and mental health, anti-bullying and cyber-bullying.
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Exceptional Ed. School-to-Community Transition Fair
Date: March 28, 201
Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Martin Center
2400 Fairfax Avenue, Nashville, TN
Map it
Email Event
Approximately 70% of adults with disabilities are unemployed in the U.S. These individuals are highly dedicated, talented, and genuinely want to work. And now, many of them are thanks to the strong partnerships formed through the MNPS Exceptional Education Department's Community Based Transition Program. This program has opened the door to internship opportunities, work-based training, and even gainful employment. But the students aren't the only ones who benefit.
The Department of Exceptional Education is hosting a fair to spotlight the Transition Program. Representatives from state and local agencies and community service providers will provide families with information about post high school options in our community such as:
Advocacy
Employment
Adult Living Options
Post Secondary Education
Recreation and Leisure Activities
There will also be more than 50 vendors on hand to give information about their services and products, as well as refreshments!
Check out this video for an in-depth look at the power of community-based transition programs.
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Director’s P.A.C. Meeting
April 5, 2011
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Martin Professional Development Center
2400 Fairfax Avenue
Nashville, TN
Map it
The Director's Parents Advisory Council meets as a full body every other month.
The April meeting will focus on the 2011-12 budget, with presentations on both the operating and Federal programs budgets.
There will also be a time for Q&A.
If you are unable to attend in person, you can follow along with our live-blog.
To learn more about the Director's PAC, click here.
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TCAP TESTING : APRIL 13th - 20th
Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) tests are given to students in grades 3-8 each spring while students taking high school courses take End of Course (EOC) exams. TCAP tests are timed, multiple choice assessments that measure skills in Reading, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. Both TCAP and EOC tests are important to students and help determine how schools and our district are classified under the federal No Child Left Behind law. To help students do their best on the tests, we have compiled a list of test tips, videos, links to practice test and other useful resources.
http://www.mnps.org/Page68008.aspx
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8th Annual Southeast Easter Event that will be held on April 16, 2011
For more information email: SoutheastEasterEvent@gmail.com
Parent University: Saturday, March 26th
Exceptional Ed. School-to- Community Transitional Fair: Monday, March 28th
Director’s PAC Tuesday, April 5th
**TCAP and EOC Testing: April 13th – 20th
Southeast Easter Event: Saturday, April 16th
Please read below for more detailed information on each event
Free Community Event
"Warriors Don't Cry" will be performed on Thursday, March 24 at 6:00pm at Thurgood Marshall Middle School. Please follow the link for more information about the presentation! Marshall Middle School Band and Chorus will perform!
http://www.twtp.org
(please copy and paste in your browser)
*********************************************************************************************************************************
Saturday, March 26, 2011
8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Tennessee State University
Walter S. Davis Humanities Building, 3500 John Merritt Blvd.
Registration opens at 8:00 a.m.
Program starts at 8:30 a.m.
Parents, help your child be successful in school, at home, and in the community.
Topics include: helping your child be successful during testing, how to help your child with academics/homework,
wellness: nutrition, medical, and mental health, anti-bullying and cyber-bullying.
*****************************************************************************************************************************
Exceptional Ed. School-to-Community Transition Fair
Date: March 28, 201
Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Martin Center
2400 Fairfax Avenue, Nashville, TN
Map it
Email Event
Approximately 70% of adults with disabilities are unemployed in the U.S. These individuals are highly dedicated, talented, and genuinely want to work. And now, many of them are thanks to the strong partnerships formed through the MNPS Exceptional Education Department's Community Based Transition Program. This program has opened the door to internship opportunities, work-based training, and even gainful employment. But the students aren't the only ones who benefit.
The Department of Exceptional Education is hosting a fair to spotlight the Transition Program. Representatives from state and local agencies and community service providers will provide families with information about post high school options in our community such as:
Advocacy
Employment
Adult Living Options
Post Secondary Education
Recreation and Leisure Activities
There will also be more than 50 vendors on hand to give information about their services and products, as well as refreshments!
Check out this video for an in-depth look at the power of community-based transition programs.
*****************************************************************************************************************************
Director’s P.A.C. Meeting
April 5, 2011
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Martin Professional Development Center
2400 Fairfax Avenue
Nashville, TN
Map it
The Director's Parents Advisory Council meets as a full body every other month.
The April meeting will focus on the 2011-12 budget, with presentations on both the operating and Federal programs budgets.
There will also be a time for Q&A.
If you are unable to attend in person, you can follow along with our live-blog.
To learn more about the Director's PAC, click here.
*********************************************************************************************************************
TCAP TESTING : APRIL 13th - 20th
Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) tests are given to students in grades 3-8 each spring while students taking high school courses take End of Course (EOC) exams. TCAP tests are timed, multiple choice assessments that measure skills in Reading, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. Both TCAP and EOC tests are important to students and help determine how schools and our district are classified under the federal No Child Left Behind law. To help students do their best on the tests, we have compiled a list of test tips, videos, links to practice test and other useful resources.
http://www.mnps.org/Page68008.aspx
*****************************************************************************************************************************
8th Annual Southeast Easter Event that will be held on April 16, 2011
For more information email: SoutheastEasterEvent@gmail.com
Free Classes for Parents!
Parents,
Please let me know if you are interested in having me set up any of these classes.
Thanks,
Mrs. Graves
The MNPS Community Career Center will host a workshop on the following subjects:
· Parent Connection/ GradeSpeed Workshop
· Money Management (Work Your Money, Save a Way to Getaway, Credit Reports 101)
· Social Networking and the Importance of Internet Safety
· Workplace Readiness (Resume Building, Mock Interviews, Job skill prep)
· Computer Classes (Microsoft Office Programs)
Each workshop can be modified based on time constraints and needs of parents.
Workshops can be held before, after, or during school hours.
The Community Career Center offers FREE computer trainings for MNPS Parents and Grandparents. Those schedules can be found on the MNPS website under Community Career Center or on facebook : MNPS Community Career Center.
Please let me know if you are interested in having me set up any of these classes.
Thanks,
Mrs. Graves
The MNPS Community Career Center will host a workshop on the following subjects:
· Parent Connection/ GradeSpeed Workshop
· Money Management (Work Your Money, Save a Way to Getaway, Credit Reports 101)
· Social Networking and the Importance of Internet Safety
· Workplace Readiness (Resume Building, Mock Interviews, Job skill prep)
· Computer Classes (Microsoft Office Programs)
Each workshop can be modified based on time constraints and needs of parents.
Workshops can be held before, after, or during school hours.
The Community Career Center offers FREE computer trainings for MNPS Parents and Grandparents. Those schedules can be found on the MNPS website under Community Career Center or on facebook : MNPS Community Career Center.
Monday, March 14, 2011
From our FSL...
I have included a list of school enrollment opportunities for the 2011-12 school year. These choices include Open Enrollment, the new thematic magnet schools, NCLB choice, and pre-k/kindergarten registration. Over the break, review view your options and make sure, if you are making changes to get your Open Enrollment choices in before the deadline which is March 31st.
Enrollment Opportunities for 2011-12
The current school year isn't over yet, but it's already time to take a look at the fall of 2011. In March there are several chances to plan for the next year of your child's education.
These links will take you to them.
Pre-Kindergarten | Kindergarten for English Learners
Período de Inscripción Abierta | Kindergarten en la Oficina de Inglés como Idioma Adicional | PreKinder Proceso de solicitud 2011-2012
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
6 New Thematic Magnet Schools
This year only, these schools will be through Open Enrollment. Next year, they will be through the lottery process.
Museum Magnet Showcase
At Robert Churchwell Elementary, 1625 D.B. Todd Jr. Boulevard Nashville TN
Featuring: Robert Churchwell Elementary & John Early Middle Museum Magnet Schools
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Magnet Showcase Tuesday March 8, 5:30-7pm
at Stratford High, Nashville TN
Featuring: Hattie Cotton Elementary, Bailey Middle and Stratford High STEM Magnet Schools
Entertainment Magnet Showcase Tuesday March 22, 5:30-7pm
at Pearl-Cohn High, 904 26th Avenue North Nashville TN
Featuring: Pearl-Cohn Entertainment Magnet High School
For questions and more information please contact: Amy Crownover at 615-259-3282 ext: 858040 or amy.crownover@mnps.org.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
NCLB Choice/Supplemental Educational Services
What is Public School Choice (PSC)?
Parents of all children enrolled in schools that receive Title 1 funding and that are identified for school improvement are given the opportunity to transfer their children to a school that has not been so identified.
As a parent, you can choose for your child to attend one of the schools listed as CHOICE for your child; or you can choose for your child to remain in their current school and receive SES (Supplemental Educational Services) tutoring.
School Improvement eligible schools:
School Improvement 1
School Improvement 2
Corrective Action
Restructuring and Reconstitution
What is Supplemental Educational Services (SES)?
SES or Supplemental Educational Services is a tutoring service provided by agencies outside the school system approved by the State Department of Education. These companies will provide tutoring to students before or after school, as well as on the weekends in the areas of reading/language arts, and/or math depending on your child’s needs.
Let me know if you have questions about this post. Thanks! Mrs. Graves
Enrollment Opportunities for 2011-12
The current school year isn't over yet, but it's already time to take a look at the fall of 2011. In March there are several chances to plan for the next year of your child's education.
These links will take you to them.
Pre-Kindergarten | Kindergarten for English Learners
Período de Inscripción Abierta | Kindergarten en la Oficina de Inglés como Idioma Adicional | PreKinder Proceso de solicitud 2011-2012
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
6 New Thematic Magnet Schools
This year only, these schools will be through Open Enrollment. Next year, they will be through the lottery process.
Museum Magnet Showcase
At Robert Churchwell Elementary, 1625 D.B. Todd Jr. Boulevard Nashville TN
Featuring: Robert Churchwell Elementary & John Early Middle Museum Magnet Schools
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Magnet Showcase Tuesday March 8, 5:30-7pm
at Stratford High, Nashville TN
Featuring: Hattie Cotton Elementary, Bailey Middle and Stratford High STEM Magnet Schools
Entertainment Magnet Showcase Tuesday March 22, 5:30-7pm
at Pearl-Cohn High, 904 26th Avenue North Nashville TN
Featuring: Pearl-Cohn Entertainment Magnet High School
For questions and more information please contact: Amy Crownover at 615-259-3282 ext: 858040 or amy.crownover@mnps.org.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
NCLB Choice/Supplemental Educational Services
What is Public School Choice (PSC)?
Parents of all children enrolled in schools that receive Title 1 funding and that are identified for school improvement are given the opportunity to transfer their children to a school that has not been so identified.
As a parent, you can choose for your child to attend one of the schools listed as CHOICE for your child; or you can choose for your child to remain in their current school and receive SES (Supplemental Educational Services) tutoring.
School Improvement eligible schools:
School Improvement 1
School Improvement 2
Corrective Action
Restructuring and Reconstitution
What is Supplemental Educational Services (SES)?
SES or Supplemental Educational Services is a tutoring service provided by agencies outside the school system approved by the State Department of Education. These companies will provide tutoring to students before or after school, as well as on the weekends in the areas of reading/language arts, and/or math depending on your child’s needs.
Let me know if you have questions about this post. Thanks! Mrs. Graves
Monday, March 7, 2011
Cane Ridge Parent Forum
I was very impressed at how well this was organized! Pamela Burgess, our Family School Liaison, did an outstanding job. Not only was I able to get information pertinent to my job, but also information I needed as a parent! Below is a link to the news coverage.
Mrs. Graves
http://www.wsmv.com/education/27092454/detail.html
Mrs. Graves
http://www.wsmv.com/education/27092454/detail.html
Friday, March 4, 2011
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