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!
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
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)
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)
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
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
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
Monday, February 13, 2012
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
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
__________________________________________________
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
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
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
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
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
Thursday, February 2, 2012
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
-------------
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
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
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
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