Tuesday is the last day to order yearbooks at the discounted rate Dec. 18th

Dec. 19th- Half Day Dismiss at 11:30

The next Director’s PAC is currently set for Monday, February 11th at 6pm

ESEA hours this week...

Wednesday (5th)  morning only

Eye Exams $1

Does your child need glasses?

VisionWorks offers the coupon below – no purchase necessary, no appointment necessary.  Take advantage before Christmas.

click here for link to VisionWorks coupon

Visionworks Bell Forge
5304-J Mt. View Road
Antioch, TN 37013 Antioch, TN 37013
Phone: (615) 731-2701

Below is information for $1 eye exams offered by Visionworks store in Antioch until December 24^th 2012. Please share…

http://www.parents.com/gratitude-list Great Activity During T-Day Dinner

All Pro Dad 11/29/12 7:15am Marshall Cafeteria, No Family Movie Night

Family Literacy Night with Target Grant- tentatively set for April16

If you or someone you know is in need of a turkey and all the fixings for Thanksgiving, here is an event that is giving away over 600 dinners (no questions asked). Please pass this on to anyone in need.

No Family Movie Night

Due to copyright priveldges, we are going to pass on movie night at the moment, but will have the All Pro Dad Breakfast on the 29th. 

Free Coats

Hello!

This Saturday, November 10 from 9 am until noon we will host our annual Coated in Love/Abrigos de Amor Free Coat Giveway. We have almost 2,000 coats to give to our neighbors. They do not need ID or any documents. People do begin lining up very early for the best selection.

I have attached a flyer for the event. Please post this or pass it on to anyone who would be interested.

Blessings,
Lisa Steele

--
Lisa Steele
Outreach and Hispanic MinisterAntioch church of Christ
2142 Antioch Pike
Antioch, TN 37013

Parent workshops

Please share with families of any and all backgrounds.  Thanks



METRO NASHVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS and STEP invite you and your family to attend

THE 2012 PARENT MULTICULTURAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

November 17, 2012

Glencliff High School, Nashville, TN

9 am—3 pm



Who is this conference for?
Parents and caregivers from diverse cultural backgrounds, including those who speak different languages, who have children with special needs or specialized education plans.

Pamela Burgess,
Community Outreach Specialist,
Parent University Manager
MNPS  Department of Student Services
615-800-9554 or pamela.burgess@mnps.org<mailto:pamela.burgess@mnps.org>

Parent Workshops

Open to all parents, the regional Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) is offering this empowerment opportunity so you can become more engaged in your children’s schools.  For more information contact Amy Zink of PTA Mid-Cumberland Region.

email:  azink@tnpta.org<mailto:azink@tnpta.org>

Friday, Nov 30
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Martin Professional Development Center
2400 Fairfax Ave
Nashville, TN 37212
Registration: $15    ($10 for PTA Members)

(details attached)


Cam Wingfield
Donald Campbell Wingfield
Family Involvement Specialist
Cane Ridge Cluster Support Team  -  Helping Students, Supporting Schools, Shaping Futures
donald.wingfield@mnps.org<mailto:donald.wingfield@mnps.org>

For Spanish Speaking Families

Please share with interested families and potential volunteers.  Thanks

(adjunto en español e inglés)

From: Laura Delgado [mailto:laura@conamericas.com]
Subject: College Access Event for DREAMers this Saturday at Glencliff High School

Dear all,

I am reaching out to make sure you all have heard about the College Access Event for DREAMers that is being held at Glencliff High School this Saturday morning November 3^rd (9-12) by MNPS, Conexion Americas, YMCA, OASIS & TIRRC. I’ve attached a flyer that is English on one side and Spanish on the other. We know that the vast majority of our DREAMers are Latino so that’s the reasoning behind the language selection. Please share with families at your schools and spread the word to other counselors and support staff! We’ll have activities for middle school students, high school students and a parent session (in Spanish) all about the cost of college and how to budget for it. There will be childcare offered as well. I think this would be fabulous even for parents whose oldest child is only in middle school so that they can think about saving in the coming years. Let me or Molly Sehring at Glencliff know if you have any questions or if you’d like to volunteer/help out in any way!

(We still need volunteers so if you know any high school students/college students/helpful people, please have them contact Eric at eric.savaiano@mnps.org to sign up!)

Thanks,

Laura Delgado

Parental Engagement Program Coordinator

Conexión Américas

Celebrating 10 years of Empowering Latino Families | 2002-2012

(615) 320-5152 ext. 234

800 18th Avenue South, Suite A  |  Nashville, TN 37203

Stay connected to Conexión Américas:

Website  |  Twitter  | Facebook | Rumba Roast 

Student Election

This Friday there will be a morning assembly for all students regarding the upcoming presidential election and a guest speaker- the first Latino Nashville Councilman. The students will also participate in a mock election. For more information, contact our art teacher, Jean Robinson.

4th Grade Event

November 14th- Thanksgiving Lunch for 4th  Grade; More information to come.

Involvement idea...

I am at the Parent Engagement Summit today. I am telling you this only to say that parents are a priority at A.Z. Kelley. I attended a fabulous session on parenting as a divorced parent and step parent. If you are interested in more information  on this, the presenter said she would come to the school- I mean it- she was FABULOUS.

APD Update, gradespeed, etc.

A huge thanks to Kroger on Nolensville and Concord Rd. for proving the food for All Pro Dad. We are still working on some technology issues, but once that's done, I think it's smooth sailing!

Please forgive me for not posting lately, either my laptop or blogger is messed up, so it has been a little over a week since the last post.

I still cannot log into gradespeed! I have mnps workings to fix my account, and will let you know as soon as that is corrected. Sorry for the wait!

Addressing Issue of Dad's Breakfast, But Not One for Mom

There was a comment on a Parent Survey asking why there is not an All Pro Mom Breakfast. Although this is a wonderful idea, and we have discussed doing something like this, there are several reasons we have not done it.
1. It simply is not feasible. We are completely reliant on donations for our breakfasts, in addition to personnel in attendance donating their time (though they enjoy it and do not mind!!) and being limited to what staff is available due to the need to be preparing for and accepting students at that time. 
2.All Pro Dad is a large undertaking: Tracking down food donations, preparing materials, set up, contacts, securing translators, etc.
3. The "All Pro Dad" program was already set up by the National PTA and endorsed by the NFL and Tony Dungy. It is an entity of Family First. The curriculum is provided for us. If you go to the website, they have an "imom" program, and you can sign up for emails.
4. ALL caregivers are invited to All Pro Dad. Although Dad is who we target, anyone who fills that role within your home or for your child is always welcome. We are aware of the fact that not every child has a father who can attend. I have attended events like this for my child in the past when my husband has been on business trips. We all do what we need to and every family is different.
5. Finally, if you look at data/ reports, not necessarily at Kelley but across the nation, it is the father figure who is often left out of the child's education. Typically, mom is involved. This is a chance to involve the dads, and encourage them to spend quality time with their children.

I encourage you to contact me if you have any further comments or suggestions. Hopefully I have answered this parent's question.
Thank you,
Emily Graves

Idea to Share: The Bored Box

You know all of these great ideas for activties, games, and crafts you find in magazines or are sent home from school? You know how you forget about them almost as soon as you read them, or find it difficult to set aside the time to fit them in? I started the "Bored Box" at my house. Everytime I tear a page from a magazine, etc., I fold it up and put it in this tupperware box. Anytime my children say, "I bored!" we draw something out of the box. We finally get a chance to use those great ideas we never were able to do before.

If you have any great tips like this, please leave a comment!
Thanks,
Emily

Join us...

Wed. Oct. 3rd for Walk to School Day!

Wonderful All Pro Dad today!

September 27, 2012

Dear Parents,

      Thank you to everyone who attended the All Pro Dad Breakfast today. There were 47 dads and 63 children who signed in (29 of whom are new to A.Z. Kelley this year)!  Hopefully, you found there were several improvements such as enough food and much more space! A couple of fathers said they would like to have the introductory video next time to make generating the conversation with the children a bit easier , so we will try to have that set up.   We truly appreciate you sharing this time with your children. That is not always a small accomplishment, though we all wish it were.

      I would like to say thank you to Kroger for providing us with more than enough food, drinks, and supplies. Mr. Webb, the principal at Marshall Middle, has blessed us with the opportunity to use their cafeteria. This program would not be able to happen without help from Cam Wingfield, the Cane Ridge Cluster Family School Liaison, our principals Mrs. Dunn and Mrs. Bateman, Lynette Meyers, and of course Jeff Salyers, the All Pro Dad speaker. We have several Arabic and Spanish translators who help things run smoothly as well: Amal Rasheed, Luis Del Rio, and Raquel Hinojosa. 

       The October meeting will hopefully be the best yet, as this program is ever growing and changes are made. We will be inviting the media to the October 25^th meeting, and we have spoken with a former Titan, Jonathan Orr, who would like to get involved with us as well. Please join us to make sure this next breakfast has the largest turnout so far. If you have any comments or suggestions, please let me know!

Sincerely,

Emily Graves, A.Z. Kelley, ESEA Planning Facilitator

emily.graves@mnps.org  941-7535 ext. 2302

Intersession Oct. 8-10th!

If you did not recieve a flyer from the school regarding Intersession, please let us know!

http://www.newschannel5.com/category/125220/video-landing-page?clipId=7772868&topVideoCatNo=85299&autoStart=true

Wonderful New Site!

http://expectmoretn.org/

Pencil Foundation School Supply Drive

@ Whole Foods on Hilsboro Pk for all Metro School Students.
See Pencil Foundation website for more info www.pencilfoundation.org
September 17-30th

Study Island Update

We will have it for 3rd and 4th grade only, with the graphic novels.
I am still waiting on a couple of issues to resolve, then we will make our purchase. I will let you know.

Deferred Action Informational Meeting

September 22nd 10-12 and 2-4 @ Glencliff High School

Contact Mrs. Graves for more information.

Community Soccer Event

Thank you for helping us provide the Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge.

Kindly let us know if you need additional posters or registration forms in English or Spanish.

My best,
Dick Karg                  333-0468                    Nashkargfam@comcast.net

Please include the following in your P.A. Announcements from now till the end of September if possible two times per week:

ATTENTION all boys and girls ages 10 through 14 who love soccer and wish to compete in a fun competition to show your skill!

The KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SOCCER CHALLENGE is FREE and will be held on Sunday September 30th at 3 PM at St. Ignatius of Antioch, 601 Bell Road.  Each participant earns points with 15 penalty kicks and is recognized with a certificate.  WINNERS in each AGE CATEGORY may advance through Regional and District with State Finals at Fr. Ryan HS to take place mid November. 

Parent signature and proof of age are required to register.

Please contact Mrs. Graves if you are interested in attending with her.

The Parent Engagement Summit is an opportunity for MNPS staff, community partners, and parents to learn about best practices in family engagement in schools. Our goal is to equip attendees with the tools and knowledge to assist parents in supporting their child’s success in school and life.

CLICK HERE to Register for the

2012 PARENT ENGAGEMENT SUMMIT

Featured Keynote Speaker – Joyce Epstein, Johns Hopkins University

OCTOBER 26, 2012

7:30am - 4:30pm

Martin Professional Development Center

2400 Fairfax Avenue, Nashville, TN  37204

(Lunch Provided)

English Classes for Parents @ Paragon Mills

*Participants must register next Monday evening.  Thank you

Email or call Mrs. Graves if you need more information.

Clothing Closet Donations

I am overwhlmed at the number of doantions we have received. Thank you!
The only item we are in need of at this moment is boy's uniform pants.

-great resource for Hispanic families…

Please Contact Progreso Community Center for more information –  365-9002

From: De Pena, Ruben E (MNPS)
Subject: It is confirmed: Healthy Families/ Familias Saludables Program for Hispanic Parents with Children ages 5 to 7!!!
Importance: High

Hello,

Attached is information from one of our community supporters on their FREE program for Hispanic parents with children ages 5 to 7. They will continue enrolling families through November 2012, and the program lasts for a year. Please feel free to share with anyone you think might benefit from this opportunity.  Due to size restrictions, many of you were having issues opening the files. I am resending the information without the attachments. Sorry for any confusion/inconvenience this has created.

Resource

These are great resources to share with teachers and parents.  Also search for resources by language for NELB families.

From: Gregory, Fran E (MNPS)
Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2012 10:14 AM
To: MNPS Teachers - All
Cc: Joann Scalf (jscalf@wnpt.org)
Subject: FW: NPT and PBS LearningMedia

FYI—You will need to copy and paste the link in this message into your browser. It will not work with a click through MNPS.

From: Joann Scalf [mailto:jscalf@wnpt.org]
Sent: Friday, August 31, 2012 2:29 PM

Subject: NPT and PBS LearningMedia

Greetings Educators!

Nashville Public Television’s PBS LearningMedia is now available for your classroom.  Thousands of web-based, classroom ready videos, interactive and lesson plans are FREE and ready to use.  All you have to do is register! If you haven’t already looked over all the resources in this amazing collection, be sure to go to http://www.tn.pbslearningmedia.org to gain access.  You can peruse and do up to 3 searches before registering for free.  It can also be used by students under your direction.  

NPT is glad to come to your school or districtwide meeting to demonstrate the features of this amazing resource. Try it out and let NPT know what you think!

Jo Ann Scalf

Director of Education

Nashville Public Television

615-259-9325

Please conact Mrs. Graves if you need a copy of this flyer

From: De Pena, Ruben E (MNPS)
Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 1:27 PM
To: MNPS Parent and/or Community Leader
Subject: Free Behavior Workshop for Spanish-speaking families

Dear Parent/and or Community Leader:

First Steps Ayudando Niños’s Program will be offering a FREE  Behavior training in Spanish, specially created for families we serve.  This workshop will take place September 13. For more information, please refer to the attached English and Spanish flyers. Please feel free to share with others who might be interested.

Thanks,

Rubén E. De Peña

Community Outreach Specialist

615-259-8400 ext.858115

MNPS Student Services

"Helping Students, Supporting Schools,

Shaping Futures"

____________________________________________

OUR VISION: Metro Nashville Public Schools will provide every student

with the foundation of knowledge,skills and character necessary to excel

in higher education, work and life.

All Pro Dad- Good News/ Bad News

I want to extend an apology for All Pro Dad this morning. Over 140 were in attendance- fabulous news!!! However, we were in the Family Resource Room portable and only had food for 75- bad news.
Mr. Slayers, Mrs. Dunn, and I are developing some ideas to vary the program and give us some more space- again great news. Food will NOT be an issue next time either.
We appreciate every parent who participated or attempted to participate this morning. The issue will be resolved!!!

*I only had around 25 RSVP's. Please try to remember to do this so that I do not plan for so few people next time. Don't feel bad if you didn't- we are thrilled you came and we had such a great turn out!!! Just something to do next time.
Thank you,
Emily Graves

EMilano's Pizza Night...

Is tonight!

Job Training

Crieve Hall Church of Christ Facilitates a….
Job Readiness Workshop Weekly
Day: Monday
Time: 7am to 9am Address: 4806 Trousdale Dr. Nashville, TN
Trainer: Pat Waggoner Job Placement Services For more information call: 616-218-1655

Was aksed to pass this on...

This weekend and next at Hillcrest United Methodist Church these services will be available for eligible immigrants.  Please share this information.

Este fin de semana y al siguiente, se puede hablar con profesionales legales de la nueva Consideración de Acción Diferida para los LLegados en la Infancia.

5112 Raywood Lane  Nashville, TN 37211

(close to / cerca de Tusculum Rd and Nolensville Pk)

Subject: Fwd: Justice for Our Neighbors Pro Bono

Here is the info. about the free clinics for DREAM (actually Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival) help. Please pass this on to interesetd community members who are not able to afford an attorney or to complete the forms themselves.

Please contact Adrienne directly if you are interested in interpreting (without pay) or know someone who would like to help. Thank you.

From: Adrienne Kittos [mailto:adrienne.tnjfon@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, August 27, 2012 4:43 PM
To: Adrienne Schlichtemier; Kaki Friskics-Warren
Subject: Justice for Our Neighbors Pro Bono Attorney Clinic Sign-up

Dear Pro Bono Attorneys,

Thank you again for your interest in volunteering with Justice for Our Neighbors to help serve young people eligible for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, and thanks to the attorneys who offered their legal services at Saturday’s legal clinic.  We served 200+ in information sessions and advised over 60 individuals about their DACA applications.  While the clinic was scheduled to end at 3:00, it actually wrapped up around 5:00, so it was a long day, but lots of youth and parents left happy.

We would like to have at least 10 attorneys at each session. I know that many of you signed up for a clinic on one of the training days, but if you weren’t able to sign up then, or if you would like to sign up for any additional clinics, please let me know which day you prefer—the schedule is below.

Again, thank you all so much for your generosity with your time as we work to provide services to the young people in our community.

Sincerely,

Adrienne Kittos

Regional Attorney, TN Justice for Our Neighbors 

Saturday September 1 10:00-3:30

Hillcrest UMC  5112 Raywood Lane  Nashville, TN 37211

           

Tuesday, September 4 6:00-8:30 pm

City Road UMC, 701 Gallatin Pike 37115

Saturday September 8, 10:00-3:30

Hillcrest UMC  5112 Raywood Lane  Nashville, TN 37211

Tuesday, September 18 6:00-8:30

Probable Location:  City Road UMC, 701 Gallatin Pike 37115

Saturday, September 22, 10:00-3:30

West Nashville UMC,4710 Charlotte Ave, 37209          

Tuesday, October 2 6:00-8:30

Probable Location:  City Road UMC, 701 Gallatin Pike 37115

Saturday,  October 6, 10:00-3:30

First United Methodist Church of Cookeville

           

Tuesday October 9, 6:00-8:30,

Probable Location:  City Road UMC, 701 Gallatin Pike 37115 

           

Tuesday, Oct 16, 6:00-8:30,

Probable Location:  City Road UMC, 701 Gallatin Pike 37115

Special Needs Fair

Please help me spread the word about the Harris-Hillman Resource Fair, Sept. 6, 2012.  This resource fair targets parents and students with special needs.  A flyer is attached above.

Please let Mrs. Graves know if you need a copy of the flyer or more information.
Thank you!

Coming Soon...

We recived our Grant for Study Island from Dollar General that we also recieved last year!
Look for details to come!

Backpacks

Several backpacks have been donated to the Family Resource Room. If your child needs one, please let me know.

ALL PRO DAD BREAKFAST

7:15am, Family Resource Room, Thursday, August 30th.

We recieved a $2,000 grant from Target for....

Family Literacy Night in the Spring!! There will be a special treat for all in attendance. More to come...

Volunteers needed for the Red Cross Hearing and Vision Screening 9/17/12

Please contact Emily Graves @ emily.graves@mnps.org or 941-7535 ext. 2302 if you are able to assist.
Thank you!

Upcoming MNPS Events

Tuesday, Aug. 14 – MNPS Board Meeting, 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 15 – The Academy at Opry Mills Grand Opening, 6 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 3 – Labor Day Holiday, No School
Wednesday, Sept. 5 – Progress Reports Issued

Info for Common Core

Good morning!

The link below provides information that will help parents know and understand what is expected of MNPS students this year who are learning using the Common Core State Standards.

http://www.pta.org/4446.htm

David H. Moore, Ed.D.

Executive Director of Instruction for Elementary Schools

Group Conference Night/ Title I Annual Meeting

All are at A.Z. Kelley at 6pm.

Kindergarten- tonight

4^th- Aug 9^th

^{1st- Aug. 14th}

^{2nd- Aug.16th}

^{3rd- 21st}

^{All Pro Dad- 30th @ 7:15}

All Pro Dad Breakfast

Thursday, August 30th, 7:15 am Family Resource Room @ AZ Kelley

Summer Parent University Conference

 
July 21st 9-3 @ McGavock. You must register 1st. childcare is available.

Email emily.graves@mnps.org if you need more info.

Summer Activities

http://www.mnps.org/Page57043.aspx

Webinar for Lower Elementary Grades, EL, and Special Needs

Thursday, May 17, at 1 p.m. EST. “The Speech to Print Connection, including Alphabet Knowledge” This webinar will cover how you can empower children to match what they know best, speech, with what they need to know to learn to read, print. The ability to connect individual sounds with letter representations is a powerful predictor of future reading and spelling skills. Activities from the BUILDING BLOCKS program that strengthen letter naming, recognition, and sound-to-letter correspondence will be shared. To join the webinar, visit http://ncld.adobeconnect.com/grtrspeechtoprint/ and enter as a "guest." (You’ll be able to hear the webinar through your computer speakers.) We look forward to your participation. Please forward this webinar invitation to everyone you know who can make a difference in the future reading success of our youngest learners. And be sure to share this message on Facebook and Twitter: P.S. Did you miss the first three webinars? You can view them on NCLD's GetReadytoRead.org "Early Literacy Webinars" page

Input needed...

Please visit the A.Z. Kelley website to view the updated compact and parent involvement policy for next year. (We are required to have parent input). Please contact me with any comments or questions. 6150941-7535 ext 2302. emily.graves@mnps.org Thank you! http://www.azkelleyes.mnps.org/site181.aspx Look under the Parents and Students Tab. It is provided in both English and Spanish.

Parent Involvement Survey/ Title I Funds Survey

This was due Friday May 11th. Thank you for your participation. If you have any questions or further comments, please contact me by the 16th. The report for the use of Title I funds is posted below. I will post the Parent Involvement Survey results later today. Thank you, Emily Graves 941-7535 ext. 2302 emily.graves@mnps.org Title I Survey of Funds 2012-2013 School Year Out of the 114 (enrollment is 571) surveys returned (English and Spanish), 110 parents chose the School Wide Model for the use of Title I funds for the 2012-2013 school year. Parents were asked to rank how the funds should be used, based on seven choices provided by the Leadership Team. Classroom technology (65), instructional specialists/ tutors (60), and teacher professional development (48) were the top three choices. Instructional coaches and mentors (25) came in fourth, followed by parent involvement activities (14), paper (12), and intersession (7). One comment was provided by a parent requesting the school wide plan: Each teacher should maintain a personal website on which homework and notes are posted.

Cluster Parent Meeting About Summer Transitions

We would be very grateful if you were able to share this information with your parents and if we could deliver some hard copies to your school as well. End-of-Year Transition Meeting Do you know... • What your child will do this summer? (Metro Parks) • What are your school options? (Student Assignment Office) • How to keep your child safe in the community and in social media? • What new standards your child will be required to master next year? ( Information on new Standards) • What school immunizations are required? • What will be the Metro Planning updates for our community? (Metro’s Planning Dept) • How to plan for your child’s education? (Katie Morgan, EdSouth) If you are looking for answers to these questions and many more, the experts will be available to answer your questions. LOCATION Antioch Middle School 5050 Blue Hole Road Thursday, May 17th 6:00 p.m. Pamela Burgess, Lead Family Involvement Specialist | Antioch & Cane Ridge Cluster M.N.P.S. Student Services Department 615-800-9554 or pamela.burgess@mnps.org

Summer Reading

Stephanie Ham, Coordinator of Limitless Libraries, provided the following information on the Summer Reading Program at the public library. • The theme is Dream Big at the Library. Participants have to complete at least 5 activities to finish the summer reading challenge. However, they are more than welcome and encouraged to do more! • If students completes summer reading, they get a free book! However, grand prizes are different for each level so be sure to look at the website. o Children’s-Trip to Dollywood or Target Gift Card o Teen-Kindle Fire o Adults- Nook Tablet or Gift Cards • Signup begins on May 15th and is only done ONLINE (http://www.library.nashville.org/summerreading/)! The Summer Reading Program is for adults too!

PTA Event!

There will be a Talent Show and Raffle on May 11th starting at 6:00pm. We will have the Raffle, Pizza, Snow Cones, Popcorn, etc. from 6:00-7:00. Then we will begin the Talent Show at 7:00pm.

Job Fair

From: Collier, William (MNPS) Subject: FW: JOB FAIR - Career Solutions/Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee Please share these job opportunities with your parents. Bill Collier Family Involvement Specialist Student Services Department Pearl-Cohn Entertainment Magnet High School Cell Telephone number: 800-9553 Telephone number: 329-8150 ext. 1972 "People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing-that's why we recommend it daily". Carter G. Woodson > Subject: FW: JOB FAIR - Career Solutions/Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee > > > Job Fair > > May 7th from 10:00 to 2:00 > > > > 937 Herman Street Nashville TN 37208 > > (615) 742-4151 > > > > Contact Matt Gloster at matt.gloster@givegw.org for additional information > > > > Bring your resume and Dress for success. > > Be prepared to complete job applications and to interview. 48 Online Applications Stations! > > > > Employers > > ACS, CSC, Daymar Institute, FedEx, Krown Kleen, LSI, Senior Helpers, UPS, Aid & Assist, Industrial Staffing, Mapco Express, Title Max, Payment America, Dollar Tree, Express Personnel, Rock Solid Security, Securitas, VL Staffing, Maxwell House, Marriott, Metro Police Dept., Renaissance Hotel, US Army, Kroger, Max Dry Cleaners, Trojan Staffing, Thomas Nelson Publishing, Select Staffing, T-Mobile and more > > > > > > > DISCLAIMER: This email and any files transmitted with it may be privileged, confidential, and contain health information that is legally protected. This information is intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. The authorized recipient of this information is prohibited from disclosing this information to any other party unless permitted to do so by law or regulation. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, disclosure, copying, or distribution, is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and arrange for the return or destruction of these documents. > >

Next Hablemos Mtg

We have decided on May 3rd as the concrete date for the next Hablemos meeting. Please share this information with your families and community leaders. Thanks, Cam Wingfield Donald Campbell Wingfield Family Involvement Specialist Cane Ridge Cluster Support Team - Helping Students, Supporting Schools, Shaping Futures donald.wingfield@mnps.org

Cluster Meeting

Hello, On Thursday, May 17th the Antioch/Cane Ridge Parent Advisory Group is planning a year-end cluster meeting. The theme will be “ Transition”. The location will be Antioch Middle and the time will be 6:00p.m. The meeting format will be a 30 minute general opening to discuss upcoming events, announcements and a few questions. Afterwards, there will be resource tables for parents to visit for information. There will not be a formal presentation, just information on important transition topics, such as: Summer programs and enrichment -Metro Parks/Antioch Community Center 7th Grade Immunization requirements -Office of Student Health New School Choice process -Student Assignment Internet Safety/Electronic Learning Resources -Family Involvement Specialists Community resources -Progreso Community Center -Public Library -Community Garden Imitative Planning for future education -EdSouth (Katie Moran) Antioch Community updates -Metro Planning School Showcase -Cluster Schools Mentoring -Big Brothers, Big Sisters The school showcase will be for schools receiving in new students as a result of the rezoning and grade level promotion. Please let me know if there is any other information you would like to see covered during this meeting. As always, thank you for being a great information resource. Pamela Burgess, Lead Family Involvement Specialist | Antioch & Cane Ridge Cluster M.N.P.S. Student Services Department 615-800-9554 or pamela.burgess@mnps.org

To: All Metro Employees In 2011, I invited each of you to join me in an effort to be more healthy and active. For those of you who participated, we had a lot of fun as we discovered and explored the many wonderful parks and greenways that Nashville has to offer in my Walk 100 Miles challenge. Next, we took it up a notch with my 5K Challenge walk/run. Together these events engaged nearly 10,000 people in our efforts to tackle the obesity epidemic affecting the health of our city and our nation. Tennessee has the country’s fourth-highest childhood obesity rate. The numbers are equally distressing in Nashville where 38.1 percent of our youth are either obese or overweight. On May 5, 2012, I am offering another fun way for your family, friends, and neighbors to be active with the first-ever “Mayor’s Field Day with the Tennessee Titans”. This event will take place on LP Field Saturday, May 5 starting at 9 a.m. The event will feature numerous on-field games in a relaxed tournament-style format as well as an obstacle course and an educational fitness fair. Field Day is entirely free and open to the public. Adults and youth 5 years old and up of all fitness levels are invited to come play where the Titans play. The event is hosted in partnership with the Tennessee Titans, and current and former Titans players will be there along with Titans cheerleaders and Titans mascot T-Rac. I encourage you to either participate or volunteer at Mayor’s Field Day and invite your family and friends to join you. Registration and event details can be found at www.mayorsfieldday.com or contact Laurel Creech in my office at 862-6030. I look forward to seeing you on the field May 5th! Karl F. Dean Mayor

Minutes From PAC Mtg

First I would like to thank each of the Antioch and Cane Ridge Cluster parents and administrators who attended this meeting and all others in the past. This was a very informative meeting. · The meeting began with brief introductions and an announcement regarding the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools Parent Involvement Policy. Deadline for submitting your comments and suggestions was April 19th. A copy of the current policy can be found by clicking on this link → http://www.policy.mnps.org/AssetFactory.aspx?did=59666. · Afterwards, Chris Weber, Director of Student Assignment Office discussed the New School Application Process for 2013-14. This is a proposal to streamline the spring and fall school options process. To view the presentation and additional information on school options, please visit this link → http://www.mnps.org/Page56852.aspx. · Next Chris Henson, Chief Financial Officer shared the 2012-13 Operating Budget and touched on the Capital Budget. I have attached a copy of the budget for City Council’s approval. If you would like to review more information on our schools budget please visit this link → http://www.mnps.org/Page56790.aspx. · Additionally, “Friends of Metro Schools”, provided parents with a very helpful short video explaining how our schools are funded. Please visit the following link to view the video. www.stand.org/forms (click on the Tennessee link, go under “what’s being said” then click on the 3rd TennesseeStand link) · Dr. Register briefly discussed the Intersession periods for the New Balanced Calendar and encouraged parents to speak to their schools about the Intersession planning and offerings. · Nominations for the position of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary for the Director’s PAC were also submitted. Representatives to the Director’s Parents Advisory Council (PAC) will elect leaders for the 2012-13 school year at the Director’s PAC meeting, Thursday, June 7, 2012. Nominations for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary may be made until Friday, June 1. Nomination forms are available online and may be turned into the Customer Service Center or to a Family Involvement Specialist. You may also make nominations by email or by calling Customer Service. – click here to LEARN MORE, if you are interested in serving your school. Upcoming Events: Bringing Justice to You, Saturday, April 21st at Maplewood High School If you need additional information on this FREE, open to the public event, please contact: Lauren.Badgley@mnps.org 615-259-8400 ext. 858107 Parent Empowerment Training, Saturday, April 27, from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Youth Opportunity Center RSVP, please call 983-6822 PAC cluster teams are hosting training for all parents to teach communication, cluster support, exceptional education support, parent leadership, and how to find resources in your community. It's free and refreshments will be served, but seating is limited. To RSVP, please call 983-6822. Training will be held on Saturday, April 27, from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Youth Opportunity Center on Charlotte Avenue. Parent University, Saturday, May 5th from 9 – 12 p.m. at the Juvenile Justice Center. Click here to register http://www.mnps.org/Page73586.aspx Families participating in this empowering morning event, will have the opportunity to engage in seminars to discuss ways to help their child experience success in school. Families will also receive: • Free child care for attendees through YMCA Child Care Program (40 openings available for ages 7-13) • Free food (at no cost to the participants) • Free parking - Lot A (between Woodland and Russell St.) • Community Resources • Topics Include: Gang Awareness/Prevention/Intervention Drug Awareness Helping your Child Succeed Bullying (How Does It Affect My Child) Effective Communication with Teens Knowing Your Legal Rights... and many more! Pamela Burgess, Lead Family Involvement Specialist | Antioch & Cane Ridge Cluster M.N.P.S. Student Services Department 615-800-9554 or pamela.burgess@mnps.org

FREE English Classes / Clases de inglés GRATIS Progreso Community Center is offering free English classes for the Nashville community starting at the end of April. For more information, call or visit Progreso: 365-9002 367-3623 2675 Murfreesboro Pike, 37217 Full information in the flyers below. Tags: Pamela Burgess, Lead Family Involvement Specialist | Antioch & Cane Ridge Cluster M.N.P.S. Student Services Department 615-800-9554 or pamela.burgess@mnps.org

Save the Date: The MNPS Parent Advisory Council (PAC) teams are hosting training for all parents to teach communication, cluster support, exceptional education support, parent leadership, and how to find resources in your community. It's free and refreshments will be served, but seating is limited. All parents are welcomed! To RSVP, please call 983-6822. See attached flyer for more information. This training will be great for PTA/PTO/PAC Leaders. Saturday, April 28, from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Youth Opportunity Center 1704 Charlotte Ave 2nd Floor Nashville, TN 37203 Pamela Burgess, Lead Family Involvement Specialist | Antioch & Cane Ridge Cluster M.N.P.S. Student Services Department 615-800-9554 or pamela.burgess@mnps.org

TCAP Testing days begin Wednesday, April 25 - May 2 for Grades 3-8 Parents can help by… O Making sure your child is rested and eats breakfast O Making sure your child arrives to school on time, is relaxed and dressed comfortably (bring a sweater) O Encouraging your child to do the best work possible O Do not send your child to school if illness is apparent O Scheduling all appointments on non-test days O Sending extra tissue to school for the class Encourage your child to… O Read the instructions carefully O Look for direction words that tell what to do, such as ‘calculate’, ‘summarize’ or ‘estimate’ O Read the question first O Read each question carefully O Skip difficult questions until all other questions have been answered. Return to unanswered items if time permits. O Make sure the problem being answered, has the same number on the answer sheet O Go back and check over answers Pamela Burgess, Lead Family Involvement Specialist | Antioch & Cane Ridge Cluster M.N.P.S. Student Services Department 615-800-9554 or pamela.burgess@mnps.org

SIP Parent Committee Mtg @ Noon Today!

This is a chance for you to voice your opinions... completely optional!

All Pro Dad Link is now on the school website!

April is Poetry Month!

https://contact.evan-moor.com/pub/sf/ResponseForm?_ri_=X0Gzc2X%3DWQpglLjHJlTQGoBzgj8voSAJIOLEjIBLJ503GCqdEVXMtX%3DWQpglLjHJlTQGgzeswb6En0s3nOaW4zc0zfzezgCb8qvE&_ei_=EuddIAd8meZdZd3uwAFTMnylKUFDkM
The link above is an email I recieved with some free ideas.

TSU/ Soccer Info.

Please contact Mr. Pena (see contact information below) if you are interested.

Dear friends,

Tennessee State University is hosting its annual Cultural Celebration and International Soccer Tournament. These events are free and open to the public. Would you please help get the word out? Attached is the information in English and Spanish. TSU hopes to provide this information in other languages soon. For additional details, please refer to the contact information on the flyers. Thanks.
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Estimados amigos:

Tennessee State University está organizando su evento anual de Celebración de las Culturas y el Torneo Internacional de Fútbol. Estos eventos son gratis y abiertos al público.. Adjunto encontrará información en inglés y español. Favor de compartir esta información con otros. TSU espera poder tener esta información en otros idiomas pronto. Si necesita más detalles, por favor comuníquese con uno de los contactos que aparecen en los volantes. Gracias.


Rubén E. De Peña
Lead Family Involvement Specialist
Glencliff & Overton Cluster Schools
MNPS Student Services
2601 Bransford Avenue, 37204
615-259-8400 ext.858115

Change to Cane Ridge Yard Sale!

The CRHS Community Yard sale has been rescheduled for April 14th. If you have any questions or concerns please email us. We apologize for any inconvenience this my cause and look forward to seeing you on April 14th.



On Tue, Mar 13, 2012 at 12:02 PM, Cane Ridge PTSCO wrote:

Hello. I’m Monique Bolden, president of the CRHS PTSCO Organization. I wanted to share information on our upcoming fundraiser with your school. On March 24th we will have a Community Yard Sale at Cane Ridge High School from 8am – 3pm. Please share the attached flyer and registration form to your parents and teachers.



I apologize if you are not the correct person to email but I did not have the contact information for your school’s parent organization. I would greatly appreciate you passing this information on. The funds raised will be used to sponsor the 2012 Senior Breakfast and the PTSCO Scholar Award. Thanks in advance for your support.

Monique Bolden, President
615-415-7129

*Upcoming Parent Involvement Events:

-All Pro Dad Breakfast, 28th @ 7:15am
-Parent SIP Committee Meeting April 16th @ Noon
-If you have a 3rd or 4th grade student, there will be a TCAP Q&A session April13th @9am

RSVP all events, in addition to any assistance you may need in the Family Resource Room to Emily Graves,
ESEA Planning Facilitator

FREE Dental Clinic

Reba B. Bryant

Student Services Department

Coordinator of Student Health Services & 504

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools

2601 Bransford Avenue

Nashville, TN 37204

(615) 259-8569, fax: (615) 214-3105



Announcement: The Colgate Dental Clinic will be doing FREE dental screenings for children 12 and under on Friday, March 16th from 4:00pm – 6:00pm. The mobile clinic will be in the parking lot of the Kroger located at 5771 Nolensville Road (Old Hickory Blvd. intersection). Children do not need an appointment but they must be with a parent or guardian. All children will receive a free toothbrush and toothpaste after their screening.



For further information, contact Brad Blair at 615-308-2098.

Latino Families

Would you please share the information below with your Latino families?
The MNPD-El Protector program will be conducting this activity in Spanish. There is no flyer available for this event. If you have any questions, please contact Officer Ramirez directly at gilbert.ramirez@nashville.gov

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Good Morning Senior De Pena, On March 19, 2012 from 6:00pm - 9:00pm at the South Precinct 5101 Harding Place, we will be having a seminar for the Hispanic Community about Gangs Prevention. Can you please spread the words to the Hispanic Parents about this event. During this seminar children are NOT ALLOW to attend. Its only for the parents. Also we will have DCS and Youth Service talking about parents rights.

Thank you
Officer Gilbert Ramirez
South Precinct-El Protector

Kids Bowl Free All Summer!

This is is a great resource. Also, if some parents want to try Tusculum Lanes – which is a PENCIL Partner for Cole ES – they can register for free bowling through “Incredabowl” by clicking the link below.

http://jaymarfec.com/bowlfree/

A FREE game of bowling every day April 15 - August 31st for all youth that sign up.
No strings attached. It's really FREE!

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I thought you would all be interested to hear about a fantastic summer program at local bowling alleys.

The Kids Bowl Free Summer Bowling Program is available in our community and we though that your family might enjoy this great program. Each child receives 2 FREE Games of Bowling Every Day All Summer.

Here's How You Can Register Your Children/Family

1. Go to www.KidsBowlFree.com
2. Click on the State and then select the bowling center that you'd like to
participate at.
3. Register your children to receive Free Bowling all summer long
4. Sign up the adults and/or older children for our super value Family Pass option where one very modest payment guarantees a daily summer bowling option for the entire family.

You can also simply call the bowling alley to register.

The two closest bowling centers are:

Oak Valley Lanes
111 Oak Valley Dr. 37207
(615) 227-9359

Lanes, Trains and Automobiles Entertainment Depot
450 Butler Dr.
Murfreeboro, TN, 37127
(615) 890-3999

PS...Forward this email on to friends and/or family members that may be interested in participating in this FUN Family Deal!

Parent Workshop

“Parents as Partners” – A Parental Involvement Program
Since 2002, Conexión Américas has been helping Latino families realize their aspirations for social and economic advancement by promoting their integration into the Middle Tennessee community. The main goal of our Parents as Partners (PAP) program is to forge a working partnership between Latino parents and schools, and to ultimately improve children’s academic achievement.
The program is:
• a 9-week series of workshops: an informational session, six workshops, a “Dialogue with the Principal” event, culminating in a graduation ceremony
• offered in Spanish
• led by parents trained as facilitators & uses participative methodology
• involves Positive Discipline activities that train parents to be kind but firm & focus on empowering children and helping them develop problem-solving skills
• childcare & refreshments are offered!

Let me know if you need more information.
-Emily Graves (contact info at top of blog)

Upcoming TN Voices Workshop for Parents

For questions feel free to contact me, Cam Wingfield, or Kashonda Babb…details below:

Please complete the below registration form and e-mail to: kbabb@tnvoices.org or fax to 615-269-8941, to reserve a spot in this upcoming training. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at 615-269-7751 ex. 146.

Regards,

Kashonda Babb, Outreach/Youth Engagement Specialist
Statewide Family Support Network


From: Kashonda Babb [mailto:KBabb@TNVoices.org]
Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 10:49 AM
Subject: Parent to Parent Training-March 16-18th-Tennessee Voices for Children

I wanted to forward you a great opportunity for parents that we are offering. We are having a Parent to Parent Advocacy Training, March 16-18th here at the Nashville Office. If you could please, forward the attached P2P flyer and registration form to parents and community partners to take advantage of this great opportunity, we would so greatly appreciate it.


Thank you for supporting!

Kashonda Babb, Family Outreach/Youth Engagement Specialist
Tennessee Voices for Children
701 Bradford Avenue
Nashville, TN 37204
kbabb@tnvoices.org
Tennessee Voices for Children






Tennessee Voices for Children is sponsoring a Parent-to-Parent Training on March 16, 17, and 18, 2012 at the TVC Nashville office, 701 Bradford Ave., Nashville TN. 37204.

The Parent-to-Parent training provides information and resources to parents and professionals working with parents on the following areas:
 System of Care
 Mental Health
 Co-Occurring Disorders
 Substance Abuse
 Insurance
 Special Education
 Behavior & Discipline
 Juvenile Justice
 Advocacy
 Support Groups
Parent-to-Parent is an 18 hour training targeting parents and professionals who want to learn more about the various child-serving systems and to provide information and support to other parents and families in Tennessee. It can also be used as a pre-requisite course to receive certification for the Certified Family Support Specialist through the Tennessee Department of Mental Health. There is no cost for the training; each attendee will receive a notebook of resources, handouts, materials, and a certificate of attendance. Light refreshments will be served daily; child care is not available during the training.
Times for the training:
March 16, 2012 Friday 5:30-9PM
March 17, 2012 Saturday 9-12, 1-5PM
March 18, 2012 Sunday 1-5PM

Please complete the below registration form and e-mail to: kbabb@tnvoices.org or fax to 615-269-8941, to reserve a spot in this upcoming training. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at 615-269-7751 ex. 146.

Regards,

Kashonda Babb, Outreach/Youth Engagement Specialist
Statewide Family Support Network


Tennessee Voices for Children

English Classes!!!!

Anyone interested in English classes can call 615-445-8310 ext. 223 (all languages / backgrounds).

Also for SPANISH ONLY classes to obtain GED, citizenship, and computer training call the same number.

Dear friends and colleagues:

Attached is information on the most current programs offered at Plaza Comunitaria-Nashville at Catholic Charities, one of our community supporters:

1. ESL classes for adults, which are available to ANYONE interesting in learning a basic-intermediate English level.

2. The information on the second flyer is presented in Spanish because the program is only available to HISPANIC FAMILIES at this time. It includes the following:
· Literacy classes for adults-Elementary- middle school level
· GED preparation and testing
· Computer training
· U.S. Citizenship classes

Plaza Comunitaria wants to help the community through these programs, specially because the Mexican Consulate in Atlanta and the Mexican Government are supporting them as well. Please share with anyone in your community that might benefit from these programs. For additional nformation, please contact Mayra Yu-Morales, the program coordinator, at 615-445-8310 ext. 223.

Thanks,

Rubén E. De Peña
Lead Family Involvement Specialist
Glencliff & Overton Cluster Schools
MNPS Student Services
2601 Bransford Avenue, 37204
615-259-8400 ext.858115
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Dear friends:
I hope all of you are doing well. I have attached information about the programs offered at our Plaza Comunitaria-Nashville at Catholic Charities, please spread the word with your friends and clients, we want to support and help the community through these programs, specially because the Mexican Consulate in Atlanta and the Mexican Government are supporting them as well!
Thank you very much for you time, support and attention!
Fro more information, please contact Mayra Yu-Morales, the Plaza Comunitaria Adult Literacy and Education Organizr at 615-445-8310 ext. 223.

Adult Literacy and Education Organizer
Plaza Comunitaria-Nashville at Catholic Charities
3112 Nolensville Pike
Nashville TN 37211
615-445-8310 ext. 223

Sent to me from our FES....

Hello Maxwell Elementary Friends,

Please spread the news about this petition and please take the time to sign it by clicking the blue link below. We would like Metro Nashville Public School Board to consider changing Oliver Middle School to a Performing Arts Magnet Middle School. This will not only help further the excellent arts programs at the school and within Metro, but will provide a much needed Magnet school option for the local residents. Thank you for your support – we can’t do this without you! Chris

Metro Nashville Public School Board: Change Oliver Middle School to a Performing Arts Magnet Middle School.

Every person you add is a huge step toward winning this campaign. Each new signer is another person who will spread the word, get their friends to sign, and bring you closer to victory.

Can you find more people to join this campaign? Ask them to sign now.

Thanks,
Megan Proctor
PTA President
Change.org

Using the parent blog as a forum!

One of our teachers suggested we create some sort of online forum where parents can chat/ post comments, etc.
Well, we can use this blog for that! I believe you will need to set up a gmail account to do so, but that is very simple to do.
Hope to hear from you!
Emily Graves

Below is an invitation in English and Spanish from El Shaddai Christian Church for the movie Hidden Rage/La Ira Escondida, on the issue of bullying…..
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Dear Friends,

This is an invitation to you, and perhaps students and parents that you know and who might be interested in the issue of bullying
Please join us for the presentation of the movie "Hidden Rage".
Hidden Rage (www.hiddenrage.com) intends to reach out to the youths in today’s culture of violence. Through telling the story of a high school student’s experience and actions, the film deftly explores many of the possible triggers that might cause a person to snap. With an engaging storyline and an exploration of how rage can build inside a person, the film provides a warning and demonstration of the consequences of resorting to violence to solve problems.
Entertaining and educational, Hidden Rage fills a timely need and will act as a starting point for discussion in schools across the country.
The film creates an opportunity for relevant and timely dialogue about the rage and violence prevalent in today’s youth culture. The film is both.

When: February 11th.
Time: 5:30PM
Where: El Shaddai Christian Church
9826 Concord Rd. Brentwood, TN 37027
Phone: 615-941-8377
email: info@elshaddaicc.org
website: elshaddaicc.org

Hope to see you here

Blessings


Germán Castro
Sr. Pastor
El Shaddai Christian Church


Quisiera extenderte una invitación especial para que nos acompañes a la presentación de la película Hidden Rage (Ira Escondida), la cual viene en esta ocasión con subtítulos en español.
En ésta oportunidad, el productor de la película estará visitándonos, quien compartirá acerca de la experiencia en la realización de la película con los asistentes.
La película esta dirigida a estudiantes y padres que están atravesando o saben de alguien que este atravesando problemas de acoso estudiantil (bullying) en la escuela. Por lo tanto la película es una herramienta muy útil para invitar a los jóvenes de las escuelas junto con sus padres.

El acoso estudiantil (bullying) es un problema mas frecuente de lo que quizás nos podamos imaginar y hoy por hoy son cientos los muchachos que se están viendo afectados por esta situación, la cual los está llevando a tomar decisiones desafortunadas con sus vidas.

Adjunto los folletos para que los puedas imprimir, enviar por email o colocar en las redes sociales a tus amigos y familiares.

Te esperamos

Entrada gratis*

*(Se recogerá una ofrenda de amor)

Cúando: Sábado 11 de Febrero

Hora: 5:30PM

Lugar: Iglesia El Shaddai

Dirección: 9826 Concord Rd. Brentwood, TN

Tel.: 615-941-8377

email: info@elshaddaicc.org

www.elshaddaicc.org



Germán Castro
Sr. Pastor
El Shaddai Christian Church

Our New Clothing Closet Incentive Program at Kelley!

Dear Parents,
As an incentive for attending parent involvement events at A.Z. Kelley, such as Question and Answer Sessions, All Pro Dad Breakfasts, EL Family Nights, EFNEP/UT Extension Nutrition Classes, Family Math and Literacy Nights, etc., you will have the opportunity to use our “Clothing Closet”. Each parent/ family in attendance will receive one ticket. This ticket will allow you to choose gently used donated clothing items, ranging in sizes from infant to adult. (The number of items and sizes will depend on the amount of clothing available at that time.)
In order to start such a project, we first need to receive some clothing donations. I am asking any teachers and families who have gently used clothing they are willing to donate, to bring them to the Family Resource Room Mondays and Wednesdays from 9am-3pm, or send them to the office with a note attached stating these items are for the Family Resource Room.
Thank you for supporting programs at A.Z. Kelley Elementary. If there are any resources your family needs, please contact me.
Emily Graves
ESEA Planning Facilitator, A.Z. Kelley Elementary School
615-941-7535 ext. 2302
emily.graves@mnps.org

Free Tax Help!

Join Mayor Karl Dean and many more for free give-aways and free tax preparation next Tuesday at Sam Levy…please share the invite. Thanks LeAnne!

Bank On Music City
Sam Levy, 302 Foster St, Nashville TN - (directly in front of Caldwell Elementary School)
February 7th, 2012, 10am – 5pm

Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 8:32 AM
Subject: FW: Bank On Music City


The Sam Levy VITA Tax Preparation site will be hosting the Bank On Music City Kick Off in collaboration with United Way, The Mayor’s Office, Metro Nashville Public Schools and MDHA. Attached you will find a flyer with information about the E-bus, provided by Fifth Third Bank, that will be on site for the event providing wrap around services for the community.

If you could please share the information to help promote the event, I would truly appreciate it.

The Mayor will be giving a speech at 10am that morning at the site. There will be several representatives from the Mayor’s office, MNPS, United Way, MDHA, as well as many Financial Institutions from the area. We would love to have you come by for the event. Stay and have your taxes prepared!

Sam Levy is located at 302 Foster St 37209, directly in front of Caldwell Elementary School.

I look forward to seeing each of you soon! Thank you so much for your support!

LeAnne Nowlin
Trainer, Community Career Center
Metro Nashville Public Schools

615-298-6752
615-736-5904

Date and time for community meeting listed below

The community meeting date and time is Tuesday, January 31st at 6:oo p.m.

Community Meeting

If you are a Antioch or Cane Ridge community resident, I encourage you to attend this very informative communty meeting facilitated by Councilmember Jacobia Dowell .
Among the topics to be discussed are:
• Cane Ridge Elementary Construction
• Nashville State Community College
• Community Education
• Southeash Regional Library and Community Center
• Antioch Community Plan Updates


Pamela Burgess,
Lead Family Involvement Specialist
Antioch & Cane Ridge Cluster
M.N.P.S. Student Services Department
615-800-9554 or pamela.burgess@mnps.org

Pre-k Family Literacy Event

February 2nd 2-3pm AZKelley Library

for Spanish Speaking Families

Next Thursday

Let’s talk about “Hablemos”. This Spanish-speaking support group for parents will begin next week at Antioch High School. We invite any and all Spanish speakers to come and enjoy free food and open conversation.


February 2nd, 2012
6pm (Thursday)
Antioch High School
1900 Hobson Pike / Antioch TN 37013

Digital Resources for Families

http://www.mnps.org/AssetFactory.aspx?did=66349

Learning doesn't end at school. After school, on weekends, and especially during long breaks it's important for students to stay connected to school and what they've learned. The internet is a near-perfect tool to accomplish this. These are hundreds of fun and interactive websites students and parents can use together for reinforcement, remediation, and advancement.

But how do you know which sites are best? We've done a lot of the work for you. We have put together a list of websites we know and trust. They cover a wide range of subjects and are free for you to use.

We've highlighted a few of these websites below. But for a full list, click on the link at the bottom of this page.

If you know of more websites we've missed, send us an email with the appropriate links and we'll take a look. We'll keep updating this page with more resources, so bookmark (press Ctrl+D) it and keep checking back!
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Khan Academy: www.khanacademy.org
Khan Academy brings together thousands of videos lessons on math, chemistry, physics, biology, history and more. The site is open to everyone - students, parents and teachers. Activities and quizzes are available for each video, with performance tracking and student supervision available by signing up for a free account.

Edutopia, The George Lucas Educational Foundation: www.edutopia.org
Empowering and connecting teachers, administrators, and parents with innovative solutions and resources to better education.

Verizon Thinkfinity Foundation: www.thinkfinity.org
Verizon Thinkfinity offers comprehensive teaching and learning resources created by content partners – the most respected organizations in each academic subject and literacy. The easy-¬‐to-¬‐navigate K-¬‐12 resources are grade-¬‐ specific and are aligned with state standards.

Atomic Learning: www.atomiclearning.com
Username: MartinCenterParent
Password: parentslearn
Atomic Learning offers solutions for professional development, technology integration and software training and support that simplify educational technology.

Sum Dog www.sumdog.com
Sum Dog offers fun games to reinforce math skills in students. They are free to play from home or school. The games cover more than 100 different math topics and allow students to track their progress over time.

new books

I picked a couple of new books. They are called the "Parent Playbook" for grades k-2 and 3-4. They are family involvement acitivities to use with the state common core standards. You can check them out from the Family Resource Room, or I can make you a packet based on your grade level and subject. (reading/ math/science/s.s.)
Emily

Upcoming Parent Involvement Events...

EL Protector with MNPD will be meeting Hispanic Parents Wednesday (18th) at 9 am

All Pro Dad Breakfast next Wednesday (25th) at 9am

All events are in the Family Resource Room.