All Pro Dad Breakfast!

Thursday, January 22nd at 7:15am Marshall Middle School Cafeteria *The date is different from that on the calendar, due to 2 tickets to Arena-Cross at Bridgestone Arena being auctioned off at the breakfast! Dads, bring your kids for a quick, before-school breakfast and A 30-minute program of fatherhood and family topics. You’ll take away some great tips and resources to help you be the best Dad you can be, and you’ll strengthen your relationship with your kids at the same time. It’s fun, and it’s FREE! See you there! Please RSVP here: http://www.allprodad.com/2857 or Emily.graves@mnps.org

Spring Intersession Update

March 18th- Open A.Z. Kelley Library Checkout from 8:00am- 9:30am; “The Joy of Reading” Family Involvement Program presented by the Nashville Public Library 9:30am- 10:30am. Public Library Card registration to follow until 11am. March 19th- Open A.Z. Kelley Library Checkout from 8:00am- 9:30am; “The Power of Play” Family Involvement Program presented by the Nashville Public Library 9:30am- 10:30am.. Public Library Card registration to follow until 11am.

Clothing Closet Needs

Boys SSA Clothing Girls SSA Pants Sizes 8-10

Ways to Help the Community

Freeland Chevrolet Superstore, 5333 Hickory Hollow Parkway, Antioch will receive toys for the Metro Police Department's toy drive, through December 19th. Please do not wrap the gifts. The store is open in the evenings and on Saturdays. Victor Chatman Studios, 5380 Hickory Hollow Parkway will accept blankets, coats and non-perishable food and gift cards from 9:00 a.m. to noon on the next two Saturdays (Sat. 12/13 and Sat. 12/20). David Chilton of Pro Install Home Services will help deliver the donations.

Parent Survey cards sent home... please complete.

http://mnpschildrenfirst.com/2014/12/08/metro-schools-launches-first-district-wide-parent-survey/

Janaury All Pro Dad Meeting moved to the 22nd!

We have a special raffle item that expires, so we will be bumping up that meeting a week. Scales Elementary's All Pro Dad chapter has been gracious with some support!

See the steps in previous posts to sign up for GoNoodle!

Very Merry GoNoodle Activities Spread holiday cheer with free printables: a coloring sheet, holiday word search, and snowflake cutouts in the shapes of Champs!

BrainPOP Subscription!

Congratulations! Your 12-month BrainPOP Combo RS 24/7, per school subscription -- valid through 12/5/2015 -- is active and ready to go! You’ll now be able to access BrainPOP, BrainPOP Jr. and BrainPOP Español at school or at home, 24-hours a day. Simply log in with the following username and password: Username: azkelley Password: brainpop Remember, you can also log in directly through our mobile apps and access all movies and quizzes on the go. Get started today! Explore the materials we’ve created to help make integration as easy as possible. You'll find them right here: http://www.brainpop.com/educators/new_subscribers/.

Reminder- Parent and Community School Improvement Team Meeting

Noon in the Community Room at Kelley tomorrow, Dec. 10th!

Articles on Helping Your Children Stay Organized

https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/understanding-childs-challenges/simple-changes-at-home/10-tips-to-help-get-your-child-organized?cm_ven=ExactTarget&cm_cat=12.2.2014+Organization+Tips&cm_pla=Salesforce.com+Managed+Subscribers&cm_ite=https%3a%2f%2fwww.understood.org%2fen%2flearning-attention-issues%2funderstanding-childs-challenges%2fsimple-changes-at-home%2f10-tips-to-help-get-your-child-organized&cm_ainfo=&utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_source=generalnews&utm_medium=email&utm_content=12/3/2014&&&&

Deadline for Optional Schools is December 5th

http://www.mnps.org/dynimg/_7BAAA_/docid/0x7AC106BFAEA7C014/18/School%2BOptions%2BApplication%2B2015-16_final_web.pdf

FREE GoNoodle Plus access for parents and students to use at home!

The great thing about GoNoodle Plus is that the physical activities are core-aligned by grade level up to 5th grade, and brain breaks get your students moving while you practice fluency in core-subjects! https://www.gonoodle.com/home I was able to create an account as a parent very easily... please let me know if you run into any issues. Emily

Food Drive Update

Wow! We raised over 1,600 cans for the food drive which was well above our goal for around for the school. Mr. Staggs' class collected the most! Great job!

Yearbooks

Parents, Yearbooks are on sale now for $25. Hard covers are $30. You can add your child’s name to the cover for an additional $5. You may order online at ybpay.lifetouch.com (our school code is 9006115), or you may pay at school with cash or check/money order made payable to AZ Kelley. Be sure to order yours today for memories that will last a lifetime!

Spanish Optional School Application Forms arrived today.

If you do not receive one, and would like the information, please see the front office.

Music Encore Performances- Change in Time

Parents, The following encore music performances will take place at 1pm as opposed to the typical morning time, due to our RTI schedule: 3rd grade(encore on Dec. 17), 2nd grade (encore on March 13) and 1st grade (encore on May 6). Please note that only students who attended the previous night's performance may participate in the encore. Please let Mr. Currie know if you have any questions, Emily Graves

Toolkit for the 8th and 9th grade Selection Process

Good Morning Cane Ridge Families, Copy and paste http://www.mnps.org/pages/mnps/About_Us/MNPS_Schools/School_Options/8th_9th_academy_pathways to see a toolkit for the 8th and 9th grade Selection Process. At the moment your current 8th and 9th graders are in the process of choosing their high-school academies. Follow the link to learn more about their options. Below you may review the first two (of many) FAQ’s included in the toolkit: 8th and 9th Grade Pathway Selection Process Q. Why are all 8th & 9th graders being asked to complete an Optional Schools Application this year? (We intend to send our child to their zoned high school, why do we need to complete an application?) For the 2015-2016 school year, all students entering 9th and 10th grades (current 8th and 9th graders) may select the high school they wish to attend based on their specific interests and the academic programs available at that school. Using the school options application process, students will have the opportunity to select their top seven choices of academic pathways. When selecting a high school, students and parents/guardians need to prioritize the specific academic pathways they want. Several pathways at the same school or similar pathways in different schools may be selected, but no more than seven may be chosen. Students will be placed in available seats during the random selection process. Note: Students choosing to attend their zoned schools will be guaranteed a spot in a pathway at that school, but may not get their top choices. Antioch High, Cane Ridge High and Overton High are only available to families who live within the school zone. Parent permission will be required for a student to attend a school outside his/her school zone. Some of the high schools do not have academy pathways (East, Hume-Fogg, MLK, Big Picture, Middle College) so students will select only the school if choosing one of these. All students who apply and who meet the enrollment requirement of these schools will be included in the selection process. Q. Why are 8th & 9th graders being asked to choose an academic pathway this year as part of the Optional Schools Application process? Starting in the 2015-16 school year, students in zoned high schools will participate in classes connected to their chosen Academy pathway beginning in their freshman year of high school rather than only participating in a Freshmen Academy and selecting their academic pathway prior to their sophomore year. This change means students will be selecting their academic pathway in the 8th grade going forward. The Academies of Nashville are small learning communities within the 12 zoned high schools. The Academies each have a theme with a variety of pathways intended to attract students based on their interests and the options they are considering for future college study and career. Participating in this selection process is important even for those planning to attend their zoned school because students who don’t proactively select an academic pathway will be assigned one based on available space, which may or may not be focused on a topic of interest to them. Cam Wingfield Donald Campbell Wingfield Family Involvement Spc donald.wingfield@mnps.org celular oficina Cane Ridge Cluster Support Services (615) 566 – 3758 687 4000 x 819363 Click here for the Cane Ridge Cluster profile.

Kids Marathon Information to Come Home Later This Week

Our school is now officially signed up for the Nashville kids marathon. The event starts at 2:00pm on Sunday, April 26, at Titians stadium. Students will be receiving a note to take home on Thursday or Friday about the event. It's one mile on the final day of the event. P.E Staff

The Community Room will be open (varying hours however) on Tuesday, November 4th.

Please call that day to verify hours if you need to see Mrs. Graves.

Questions From Twitter...

1. Were parents notified of the awards ceremony? - As far as I know, no. (I am not involved in planning the awards ceremonies however.) It is not a grand scale sort of event. It takes place in the library, with the teachers and other students. It's simply a small way for the teachers to recognize members of their class. 2. Could there possibly be more parent events at night? -The answer is yes and no. We have many events at night throughout the year... music performances, PTA events, Family Literacy Night in the Spring. There are also early morning (before school events)such as GradeSpeed Parent Training and All Pro Dad (all parents are welcome, though it is directed toward dads). It seems like there may be many parent involvement events during the school day, however, really the only ones that we host are School Improvement Team, and we had a Standards Training. I have nothing to do with PTA planning. Some events we do need to hold during the day. According to Title I, we must offer events at varying times. If there are any more questions, or you have concerns, please feel free to let me know at emily.graves@mnps.org or 941-7535ext2110. Questions such as these are also great to address at the School Improvement Team meetings. (If you cannot make it, you can always request the topic be addressed.)If there is a meeting you are unable to attend and would like to have the minutes passed to you, I am happy to do so! Sincerely, Emily Graves SIT Lead, A.Z. Kelley ES

Link to MTSU tickets $12 this Saturday (Nov 1st) vs. BYU

Please let me know if there are any issues. (You don't have to be a part of All Pro Dad... this is open to all of A.Z. Kelley ES.) Tickets need to be ordered before Friday if you wish to do so. https://oss.ticketmaster.com/html/go.htmI?l=EN&t=mtsu&o=542555&g=126 Password - TRUEBLUE

Fall Frolic This Friday!!!

It's a blast!!! Look for information coming home Thursday.

Free Health Services

If you are interested in free health services or know a family that is currently uninsured, have a look at the attached information about Medical Missions at Home - Annual Day of Hope, Healing and Health. https://www.sths.com/Pages/About-Us/Mission-Integration/Medical-Missions-at-Home.aspx

Free dental services next Tuesday: 10-7-14

Next Tuesday at LP Field children will receive free dental services and helpful information about oral hygiene…and hang out with some Titans players. Please contact Emily Graves at emily.graves@mnps.org for the flyer if interested.

Fall Frolic- Please help!

We need parents to sign up to help at the Fall Frolic on Friday, October 24. If you are willing to help at any of the times listed below, please return the form coming home. We need help at the following times: Set up 5-6, work the booths 6-7 or 7-8 and clean-up 8-9. Also we have 244 families who have joined the PTA. Please join or considering sponsoring a family to help us reach our goal. Thanks, Heather Hood Pre-K Teacher A.Z. Kelley Elementary

Clothing Closet Needs for Gently Used SSA

We always need boys clothes!! Also, we have a specific need for little girls SSA between a 6 and an 8. Also, just a reminder that we only take Standard School Attire. Thank you! Emily

PTO News

• Our next PTO meeting is Monday, September 22 at 3:15 in the Community Room. Everyone is welcome to attend. • Please join the PTA. We currently have 190 families who have joined. Remember the first three classes to have 100% get snow cones. 350 is the goal!!! • Please send in Box Tops and Labels for Education.

Just FYI... for next summer :)

http://www.azkelleyes.mnps.org/AssetFactory.aspx?did=82957

We have an AWESOME cafeteria at AZ Kelley!

A big AZ Kelley SHOUT OUT to Mrs. Tate and her cafeteria staff for receiving a 100 on their health inspection! Way to go! We are so proud of you all. Way to represent AZ Kelley!

Box Tops Ice Cream Party!

Please encourage your students to bring in Box Tops by September 19. (We are also collecting Labels for Education, but those are not part of the contest.) The class from each grade level who brings the most Box Tops for the whole year wins an ice cream party!

A. Z. Kelley ES Fundraiser Kickoff -Wednesday, Sept 17th

We are using United Fundraising (same type of catalog as last spring) and Yankee Candle. The incentive is pretty cool…kids will receive a lanyard and then earn charms for products sold. Be looking for the information coming home!

Follow A.Z. Kelley on Twitter!

@AZKelleyES Find Tweets and re-Tweets from A.Z. Kelley teachers, MNPS, and information about school and community parent involvement events!

Hockey

G.N.A.S.H. Bash, ages 10-14 begins August 10th Do you know a child in 5th thru 8th grade that wants to try hockey for the first time? Then be sure to check out the annual G.N.A.S.H. Bash, a four-week instructional beginner program sponsored by the Greater Nashville Area Scholastic Hockey League and the Nashville Predators Foundation. The program is designed to introduce ice hockey to middle school aged kids that have no hockey or skating experience. This FREEprogram will take place on Wednesdays August 20, 27, September 3, 10 from 6-8pm at Ford Ice Center in Antioch. Loaner equipment/skate rental will be made available to those in need at no cost. Space is limited. To register or for more information on this free beginner hockey program visitwww.nashvillepredators.com/gnashbash.

Hispanic Festival at 2195 Nolensville Pike on September 6th, 10am- 3pm

emily.graves@mnps.org for more information

Community Room Hours... Updated through September 1st

Open Hours: August 19th 8:30- 10:30am 20th 10-11am, 5:30-7:00pm 21st 10-12 28th 8:30- 3:15pm September 2nd 8:30- 3:15pm 4th 10-2

Updated Music Performance Dates

October 30/31 – 4th grade concert (6 pm)and encore performance(8:15 am) December 16/17 – 3rd grade concert (6 pm)and encore performance (8:15 am) March 12/13 – 2nd grade concert (6 pm)and encore (8:15 am) May 5/6 – 1st grade concert (6 pm)and encore (8:15 am) May 15 – Kindergarten concert (during school day – for parents only) May 21/22 – Field Day/Field Day Make-Up (if rained out on Thursday the 21st) May 19 OR May 21 – 4th Grade Banquet (the event and most of the rehearsals will take place @ Marshall – team will confirm at a later date)

Kindergarten Color Days

Tues. Aug. 19 Yellow Wed. Aug. 20 Blue Thurs. Aug. 21 Green Mon. Aug. 25 Orange Tues. Aug. 26 Purple Wed. Aug. 27 Black Thurs. Aug. 28 White Tues. Sept. 2 Brown Wed. Sept. 3 Pink Thurs. Sept. 4 Gray

There will be a master calendar for the A.Z. Kelley school year coming home...

I am waiting on the Spanish translation.

PTO Meetings for the Year

*We are a PTO now, no longer a PTA. (I typed PTA on the master calendar coming home... whoops!) The meetings are as follows September 22, October 20, November 17, January 12, February 9 and April 13. I think they will all be at 3:15.

Community Room Schedule- Updated through Sept. 1st

Open Hours: August 19th 8:30- 10:30am 20th 10-11am, 5:30-7:00pm 21st 10-12 28th 8:30- 3:15pm September 2nd 8:30- 3:15pm 4th 10-2

Parent University This Saturday! Contact emily.graves@mnps.org if you need a copy of the flyer.

To All MNPS Parents, Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools, the Parent University Program, and the Alignment Nashville Family Engagement Committee are proud to present the 2014 Parent University Conference – Together we can GROW, EMPOWER, and ACHIEVE: Excellence for Every Student! This year we will offer to families attending: • Free workshops on a variety of topics. (Workshops are designed for parents and children. The conference schedule and a complete listing of the workshops offered can be found at www.mnps.org.) • Transportation to the conference. (Families will just mention “Parent University” to the MTA bus driver.) Download Nashville MTA System Map (Download Acrobat Reader to view PDF files.) • Childcare for children 4 years of age to 12 years of age (Pre-registration is required.) • Health screenings and other health related services • Community resources • Interpretation services • Breakfast and Lunch • School Uniform vouchers • School Supplies • Computer drawings • And so much more Families can register for the conference by going to www.mnps.org and completing the online form, by faxing the form to Parent University at 615-298-8056, or by contacting the Parent University office at 615-298-6752. Note - The online registration form will be available on 7/16/14. We hope your family is able to attend this empowering conference to receive valuable information, services, and supplies to prepare us for the new school year. We are looking forward to seeing you on August 16th! “In education everything matters, but attendance matters most.” – Jonathan Brice, Deputy Asst. Sec. for Policy in the Office of Elem. and Secondary Educ. Pamela Burgess, Community Outreach Specialist, Parent University Manager MNPS Department of Support Services 615-800-9554 or pamela.burgess@mnps.org

Dad Info...

Welcome Back Cane Ridge Friends, The fathers.com blog has some interesting tips and anecdotes to engage the dads we serve. They also send updates a couple times a week if you want to sign-up for their mailing list. Check out a recent story from one father via the link above. If you have any questions let me know. Thanks, Cam

More items for the calendar year....

October 30/31 – 4th grade concert (6 pm)and encore performance(8:15 am) December 16/17 – 3rd grade concert (6 pm)and encore performance (8:15 am) March 12/13 – 2nd grade concert (6 pm)and encore (8:15 am) May 5/6 – 1st grade concert (6 pm)and encore (8:15 am) May 15 – Kindergarten concert (during school day – for parents only) May 21/22 – Field Day/Field Day Make-Up (if rained out on Thursday the 21st) May 19 OR May 21 – 4th Grade Banquet (the event and most of the rehearsals will take place @ Marshall – team will confirm at a later date)

We must conduct a new background check for volunteers EACH YEAR. Thank you for your patience!

Information forwarded to us from the Pencil Foundation reguarding background checks. Please contact emily.graves@mnps.org for more info if needed.

This email is sent on behalf of the PENCIL Foundation regarding school volunteers who require background checks and those who do not. Please read carefully to prepare for the upcoming school year. Background checks are conducted by the PENCIL Foundation as a service to MNPS. For your convenience, the information below has been excerpted from MNPS policies SP 6.151 and IM 4.105. Please refer to these guidelines as you decide who does or does not need a background check and which type of background check is required. NO BACKGROUND CHECK Volunteer Chaperones who attend an activity field trip are not required to submit to a background check, provided that a district employee is in attendance. PENCIL BACKGROUND CHECK 1. Volunteer chaperones who are parents/guardians wishing to attend overnight or out of state field trips must have a PENCIL background check. Chaperones must receive a favorable result prior to departure. 2. Community volunteers must complete the PENCIL background check process upon request of the building principal. In general, volunteers in contact with students (e.g. tutors, mentors, classroom helpers) need this, while one-time guest speakers or volunteers not in direct contact with students (e.g. landscaping volunteers) do not. However, PENCIL always defers to the discretion of the principal. NON-PENCIL BACKGROUND CHECK Volunteer chaperones who are not parents/guardians of students wishing to attend overnight or out of state field trips must submit to a criminal background check and fingerprinting. The fingerprinting and background check may be done at 2601 Bransford Avenue or through another agency that administers fingerprinting. The chaperone or the school will pay the fingerprinting cost. Chaperones must receive a favorable result prior to departure.

NPL posted two great articles:

...one about avoiding summer slide, and another about the importance of diversifying what you read to children. So when you get a break today, sneak a peak at the articles- and please pass along to any other teachers you think would enjoy them. Children’s Choice Helps Summer Slide http://nashvillepubliclibrary.org/bringingbookstolife/2014/05/29/childrens-choice-helps-summer-slide/ Brave Readers Make Brave Hearts http://nashvillepubliclibrary.org/bringingbookstolife/2014/05/26/brave-readers-make-brave-hearts/

Family Game Time

I am in love with this website! http://www.thegamegal.com/printables/ Emily

2014-15 State Assessments

Per legislation passed by the Tennessee General Assembly, TCAP will continue to be used as the state's assessment for math and ELA in grades 3-8 and high school End of Course subjects.

Field Day Changes

Due to rain, Field Day has been changed to Monday, May 12! Third grade has a field trip Monday, so the day’s schedule has changed and will be as follows: Field Day Events PreK, K and 3rd grade 8:30-10:45 (3rd grade will need to skip the last event to pick up lunches). 1st, 2nd, 4th grade 12:30-2:10

May Community Room Hours

May 5th: 8:30am-3:00pm May 7th and 8th: Check blog for times. May 12th: 8:30am- 3:15pm May 14th and 15th: Check blog for times. May 19th: 8:30am-3:00pm May 21st and 22nd: Check blog for times. May 27th- 30th: 10am- 1pm

http://mnpschildrenfirst.com/2014/04/22/learn-more-about-common-core-and-ask-your-questions-at-four-parent-meetings/

Wednesday, May 7 at 5:30 p.m., at Apollo Middle School – Hosted by Jay Steele, chief academic officer Wednesday, May 14 at 5:30 p.m., at Gower Elementary School (rescheduled from April 28) The post title is a link you can copy and paste to learn more.

Field Day

Hello, Field Day is scheduled for next Friday, May 9. The make-up day if it rains will be Monday, May 12. For your information: If Field Day is Friday, May 9th: PreK, K and 1st will participate in the morning. 2nd, 3rd, 4th will participate in the afternoon. If Field Day is Monday, May 12th: 2nd, 3rd, 4th will participate in the morning. PreK, K, 1st will participate in the afternoon. (Due to a 3rd grade field trip) You will get a more specific schedule next week. Thank you, Shelly Osburn

Saturday, May 3rd opening of the Hickory Hollow Farmers Market at the Crossings in Antioch.

It will be open from 9am to 1pm at 5434 Bell Forge Lane East (parking lot of Lakeshore Christian Church) every Saturday through October.

TCAP Time for 3rd and 4th!

It is TCAP time! Students in grades 3-4 will take the TCAP standardized achievement test tomorrow, April 29, through Friday, May 2. The testing will take well over 7 hours to complete. The majority of the testing will take place in the mornings. At school, we plan to help students do their very best during testing by: • Ensuring the school building is quiet and calm. • Rewarding students for concentrating and doing their best. • Carefully pacing the testing to avoid fatigue. • Praising students’ efforts daily. • Providing a daily snack and a break in between sections of the test as well as peppermint gum to help concentrate. At home, parents can greatly help by: • Praising your children for their best efforts, but avoiding stress about testing. • Ensuring your child has a good night’s sleep and a good breakfast each day. • Making sure your child arrives to school on time. If your child is late, he or she will not be able to enter the classroom until the next part of the test begins. Thank you for your help! Our students have performed extremely well for our first seven years, and we are expecting this year’s results to be even better!

Video for parents from the US DEPT of EDUCATION on "Student Data"

To access the US DOE Student Privacy 101: FERPA for Parents and Students Video, please use this link: http://bit.ly/usdoeferpa101.

INCOMING 4th GRADERS VISIT/BASKETBALL GAME and EL Parents (4th Grade)

The 4th graders from Marshall Middle School's two feeder schools (A.Z. Kelley & Maxwell) are ivited to visit the school this Friday. The event will begin at 4:30pm with games and activities inside and outside the school. We have two parent tours and Q & A sessions beginning at 5pm. The basketball game between both elementery schools will begin at 6:30pm. Debbie Bond and Anne Cole, Marshall's EL teachers will be present to answer questions and give tours.

Marathon Sunday!!

From Mr. Salyers... Just wanted to remind everyone that the kids marathon is this Sunday at Titans Stadium. We have 34 students that have completed 25.2 miles and will be running their last mile Sunday. We will have a tent set up in Lot A of the stadium for parents and volunteers. It will be an exciting time and hope you can join us. Start times are: K girls- 2:00pm (Frye), K boys- 2:10 (Hickman & Jenkins) 1st girls- 2:25 1st boys- 2:40 (Staggs & Salyers) 2nd girls-2:55 (Hood) 2nd boys-3:10 3rd girls-3:25 (Harrell) 3rd boys-3:40 (Smith) 4th girls-3:55 (Osburn) 4th boys-4:10 (Salyers) Thanks to all our volunteers that are running or helping with A.Z Kelley tent to welcome students and their parents. Packets and information will be handed out on Friday to students that are participating. Thanks for all your help and support.

PARCC vs TCAP for 2014-2015

As you are probably aware, the TN General Assembly recently voted to delay the PARCC Assessment for 2014-15. This means that students in grades 3+ will continue taking the TCAP Achievement and EOC tests next year. Also, the State will begin an RFP process seeking competitive bids for assessments in 2015-16 (and beyond) so it is possible that TN will never administer the PARCC assessment. the general Assembly did not approve the measure to roll back the implementation of the CCSS so as of now, we have an additional year of instruction based on the CCSS with assessment/accountability based on the TN SPIs. Lots of decisions remain for next year such as: Will there be additional SPIs dropped in ELA and/or Math? How does this affect the MAAS assessment for 2014-15? Does this have any impact on a previous decision to not assess Social Studies at the State level in 2014-15? How does this impact DEA and/or the current MNPS budget already sent to the Mayor? I will post more as I hear it. Just keeping you in the loop :)

Great Parent Training Tool! Let Emily Graves know if you need the registration form!

Cane Ridge Families, Join us for an enlightening training about how to empower yourself and other families to navigate the education system. Learn how to communicate effectively and to support other parents as advocates. Also meet the leaders in the community who can help do so. Lunch is provided. Please register by May 8. The attached registration form has further details. If you have further questions feel free to reply to me or to Robin Trollinger (Robin.Trollinger@mnps.org). I hope to see Cane Ridge families there –and– to continue working with you to spread this powerful knowledge and advocacy tool! From: Hawkins, Alvesia W Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2014 4:44 PM Subject: Train the Trainer Hello! The Urban Family Engagement Network of the National PTA is gearing up for year 2 of the grant by hosting a train the trainer session on Thursday, May 22 from 9am – 4pm at the Martin Center. If you or anyone you know is interested, please ask them to submit the attached form to Robin Trollinger (Robin.Trollinger@mnps.org) by May 8. Thanks!

Do you have a child entering 8th, 9th, 10th, or 11th grade next fall?

Good Afternoon Cane Ridge Families, This wonderful opportunity for your student. Mayor Dean’s office is continuing its great summer program again this year at Cane Ridge High School. Scholars Academy provides excellent activities so students can get ahead over summer vacation. The FREE Academy takes Scholars on field trips and college visits in addition to academic enrichment and fun learning activities. Lunch and field trips are provided at no cost. See the link below for more information. https://www.nashville.gov/Mayors-Office/Priorities/Education/Programs-and-Initiatives/College-Preparation/Scholars-Academy/Student-Application.aspx

Great opportunity for our All Pro Dads!

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PAC Elections this Thursday

We have two candidates for Chair: Chelle Baldwin and Erica Lanier. There is one candidate for vice-chair, and we are open to more. No candidates for secretary... Thursday, 6pm Martin Center 2400 Fairfax Ave

this Saturday's huge egg hunt at 1266 Donelson Pike from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

There is an Annual egg hunt and we expect well over 5,000 people to attend. We will have 4 separate, age-appropriate hunts and give away over 5,000 prizes. There will be face painting, a stage show, inflatable bounce house and slide, costumed characters and the Easter Bunny. We will 'hide' 30,000 eggs and at least 500 of them will contain numbers to collect a prize from the prize tent. I am not sure who "we" is to be quite honest! I got an email with an address, and it sounds like fun. Just know it's not an AZ Kelley event! Emily

TCAP Kickoff Event!

Friday, April 25, Thurgood Marshall is hosting a TCAP Kickoff family fun event which will include bounce houses, free food, and a basketball game between AZ Kelley’s 4th graders and Maxwell Elementary’ s 4th graders at 6:30pm.

Pre-Kindergarten Application Week

Monday, April 14 - Monday, April 21 Metro Schools will be accepting applications for pre-kindergarten for the 2014-2015 school year beginning Monday, April 14 through Monday, April 21. Families may apply at any site offering Pre-K from 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m, with extended hours Thursday, April 17 - from 7:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. All district schools are closed Friday, April 18, for the spring holiday. For sites, registration requirements or other information, please see the attached flyer. If you have additional questions, please visit our website, www.mnps.org, or call our Customer Service Center at 259-4636.

AZ Kelley Yard Sale

When: May 3rd, 8am Who: Sellers rent a parking space for $15 and keep all the money they make Where: AZ Kelley parking lot

Community Room Hours Week of 4/7/14, 4/14/14, 4/21/14

Tuesday, April 8th 9am- 7pm *PreK Bringing Books to Life Family Workshop at 2pm *Family Literacy Night 3pm- 6pm (All Kelley students attending the BookFair get a free book!!!!) *All Pro Dad Graduation 6pm- 6:45pm Thursday, April 10th 11:00AM-2PM Tuesday, April 15th 8:30am- 3:15pm Thursday, April 16 and 17th 10:00am- 2pm Monday, April 21st 8:3am- 3:15pm Wednesday and Thursday April 23rd and 24th 10am-2pm

The Community Room will be open during Intersession!

Job Fairs

I have a list of local upcoming job fairs. Please contact me at 941-7535ext2110 for more information.

The Community Room may not be open tomorrow. Please call first to see. I will also post whether or not it will be open.

Intersession Updates

Good evening A.Z. Kelley Parents. I am calling to remind you of our Intersession schedule this coming week. Tuesday, March 18th and Wednesday, March 19th the AZ Kelley Library will be open from 8am- 11:30am. During this time many of our teachers will be hosting story times at 8:15am and 10:30am, and there will be open library checkout during this time as well. Please do not drop off your children- this is a family event. At 9am both days the Nashville Public Library will be here to provide wonderful family workshops and free books for you! There are still spaces available, but are limited to the first 30 families, and those who have preregistered. I also want to inform 3rd and 4th grade families that the Computer Lab will be open during these hours as well for Study Island practice for students and parents together. (Please note however, that siblings who are not AZ Kelley students will not be allowed on the computers.) If you have any questions please contact Emily Graves at extension 2110. Thank you, and have a wonderful evening.

Tripod Survey

I have had a parent request to see a copy of the Tripod survey. There is a copy available in the office if you would like to take a look.

Intersession will go on as planned, March 18th and 19th

Reminder flyers and call outs will be going home soon.

http://www.tennessean.com/article/20140306/NEWS04/303060083/-1/NLETTER04/Metro-schools-make-up-day-for-snow-announced?source=nletter-breakingnews&nclick_check=1

I will post as I get all the details...

Parent SIP Committee Meeting Reminder- 3/10/14

Monday at Noon in the Community Room at AZ Kelley. We will be reviewing the School Compact for next year.

March Community Room Hours

Monday, 3rd- 8:30-3:15 Wednesday, 5th- 10-2 Monday, 10th- 8:30- 3:15 *Parent SIP Meeting at Noon- Please join us! Thursday, 13th- 10-2 Open during Intersession- March 18th and 19th, 8:00- 11:30 Closed during Spring Break- Week of March 24th

Would you like to learn español?

Cane Ridge Family, Do you know someone hoping to master English? Check out La Casa de la Cultura Latino Americana right around the corner at Global Mall. See more information below. From: De Pena, Ruben E Subject: Great programs from La Casa de la Cultura Latino Americana Hello and Happy Wednesday! I am sharing the attached information just received from La Casa de la Cultura Latino Americana, a local non-profit agency that primarily focuses on Latino families. I thought many of your clients might be interested in these programs. Please call the agency directly at 615-731-1095 as some of the programs are free and others would require a small fee. Please contact Emily Graves at A.Z. Kelley or the number above for more information.

Nashville Public Library

Check this out for great (most if which are free) resources and news!

Free DACA Application Assistance and Information Sessions in March!!!!/ ¡Corran la voz: Sesiones

Contact emily.graves@mnps.org for more information.

Youth Clinic

The Coca-Cola NCAA Youth Clinics are a community outreach program that connects kids in third to eighth grades and provides them with resources designed to have a lasting impact. Participants receive sport instruction from NCAA coaches and student-athletes and get valuable information on fitness, healthy lifestyles and sportsmanship. These clinics are free and open to both boys and girls. Both clinics will be Saturday, April 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Space is limited and online registration is highly encouraged. To register, click here: http://www.ncaa.com/womens-final-four/youth-clinics

March 3rd is Read Across America Day!

My #1 way to help your children succeed in school... no matter your langauge background or educational background- READ WITH CHILDREN EVERY DAY! http://www.nea.org/grants/facts-about-childrens-literacy.html At AZ Kelley, we will be hosting a Family Literacy Night on April 8th. Please keep a look out for more information!

Community Room Hours Week of Feb 24th

Mon, 24th- 12:00- 3:15 Thurs, 27th- All Por Dad @ 7:15am, 9:45- 2 *Check back for the possibility of addtional hours on Wednesday the 26th.

Community Based Intersession Programs

http://www.mnps.org/AssetFactory.aspx?did=92127 *Please contact emily.graves@mnps.org or 941-7535x2110 if you did not receive infomration regarding Intersession at AZ Kelley.

Community Room Hours Updated for the Week of 2/17/14

No School Monday=- President's Day Tuesday- 8:30- 3:15 Thursday- 10-2

Focus This Week....

“Sequence of Events”

Parent SIP Meeting 2/10/14

We will be reviewing the school parent involvement policy. Open to all parents and community members.

Community Room Hours Week of February 10th

Monday- 8:30- 11:00, 1:00- 3:15

Article on Parent School Relationships

http://www.ncld.org/students-disabilities/rti-parent-school-relationship/ways-to-build-good-relationship-your-childs-teacher?utm_source=newsletter_february_4_2014&utm_medium=email&utm_content=dearreadertext&utm_campaign=ldnews

Workshop!: Assisting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

This workshop is more for a representaive from the school to attend. I cannot attend due to the All Pro Dad breakfast. If you are interested, please contact me at 941-7535 ext 2110, or emily.graves@mnps.org. Empowering Grandparents: Presented by the Council on Aging of Greater Nashville For more information and to RSVP call the Council on Aging office at (615) 353-4235 or email at rsvp@coamidtn.org. These trainings made possible by the West End Home Foundation. All sessions are FREE. Thursday, February 27 Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. Seminar: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. West End United Methodist Church 2200 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203 *Refreshments will be provided • Do you know that in Tennessee, approximately 72,000 children live in households where grandparents are the primary caregivers? • Do you know where to find information to assist individuals with the challenge of parenting grandchildren? • Are you a member of the Greater Nashville community and want to assist grandparents that are raising grandchildren in your area? • Obtain information from resource booths; discuss issues with a panel of experts; and receive a copy of the Empowering Grandparents resource booklet to meet challenges and responsibilities in parenting

Yearbook Orders

Since school was cancelled yesterday, the yearbook deadline is extended to Wednesday, February 5th. However, they can still order online until Saturday, February 8th.

GED Classes in Spanish

Please contact Mrs. Graves for a copy of the flyer. emily.graves@mnps.org

Free Homework Support and Reading

KAIROS COMMUNITY AME CHURCH 413 VERITAS STREET NASHVILLE, TN 37211 615-332-3320 TUESDAY AND THURSDAY AFTERNOONS 3:30 – 6:30 PM SNACK PROVIDED A program of the Urban League of Middle Tennessee 2214 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., Suite 100, Nashville, TN 37228 615-254-0525/615-254-0636 (phone/fax)

ELDA Window... You most likely already have this down, but just in case....

The MNPS ELDA testing window for this year begins on February 10, and ends on March 7. Please give maximum amount of EL service instructional time before administering the ELDA while also giving yourself time to complete the testing process. All Active - including those on ELL Consultation, Opted Out, and Refused ELs must be assessed. It is extremely important that all EL students are assessed.

A.Z. Kelley hoodies for sale! It is a great time for kids to buy them while it’s extremely cold.

They are $20. We still have tshirts for $10 if they haven’t bought one (XL only left in shirts though).

Focus This Week: “Draw inferences and conclusions.”

Save the Date... Family Literacy Night is Tuesday, April 8th

This is a carbon copy of the one last year during which every AZ Kelley child gets a free book at the Book Fair as part of our Target Early Childhood Literacy Grant, and the teacher(s) with the largest percentage of students in attendance gets some free stuff for the classroom! There will also be an "All Pro Dad Graduation" that night... more to come about this part later!

All Pro Dad

Please join us for the All Pro Dad Breakfast, Thursday, January 30th, at 7:15am, in the Cafeteria at Marshall Middle School. Both Chick-Fil-A and Kroger are providing the breakfast, however, the Chick-Fil-A items are limited so get there when the doors open! This is a great (FREE!) opportunity to have quality conversations with your children. The topic this month involves discussing what your child is passionate about in life. We hope to see you there!

Feb. 4th is the last day to purchase a yearbook.

There are only 8 days left to order yearbook. If you would like to reserve your copy, please bring cash or a check (made payable to A.Z. Kelley). If you would prefer to pay by credit card, you may now order online. The web address is YBPay.lifetouch.com and our ID Code is 9006114. Soft covers are $20.00 Hard covers are $25.00 Your child’s picture and name on the cover is an additional $5.00 Be sure to reserve your copy before the February 4th deadline!

Agenda Director's PAC Meeting

Good Afternoon Cane Ridge (Cluster) Families, Attached you have the agenda for tomorrow, the Director’s Parent Advisory Council meeting. Please note that the date in the document should read “Jan. 24”. Dr. Register, Director of Schools, and Board of Ed. Representative Will Pinkston will discuss top priorities for the district as well as the budget for next year. If you have any questions please let me know. Thanks, Cam (Martin Center address: 2400 Fairfax Avenue) Agenda Director’s Parents Advisory Council Martin Center 6 PM - 7 PM Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013 6:00 Welcome & WatchD.O.G.S. Update Chelle Baldwin, Director’s PAC Chair 6:05 District Priorities for 2014-15 Jesse Register, Director of Schools 6:20 Budget Issues for 2014-15 Will Pinkston, Chair, Board of Education Budget & Finance Committee 6:40 Open Forum Q&A 6:55 Announcements/Close Chelle Baldwin Next Director’s PAC Meeting, 6PM, Martin Center: Thursday, April 10, 2014 Cam Wingfield Donald Campbell Wingfield Family Involvement Spc Cane Ridge Cluster Support Services donald.wingfield@mnps.org

PTA meeting Monday, January 27 at 5:30

Chuck E Cheese has been scheduled for the students for this afternoon (23rd) from 3 to 9.

Community Room Hours Week of 1/20/14

Monday- No school Wednesday- Open 10-2pm Thursday- Open 10-2pm

Nuestras clases de inglés comienzan a partir del Martes, 14 enero al 25 de marzo del 2014. En dos horarios 5:30 y 6:30 p.m Las inscripciones para las clases de computación gratis comienzan el 14 de enero - Las clases comienzan el Martes, 21 de enero 2014. Habrá tutoría para niños del kindergarten al 4 grado y cuidado de niños pequeños. Te esperamos en la Iglesia De Cristo en Grandview 2605 Nolensville Road Nashville Tn 37211 Para más información llamar al tel. 615- 244-0608

Affordable Healthcare Act Sessions

Saturday at Madison Middle School and Sunday, closer to our community, at Lake Providence… Also there are other locations offering assistance during the week. For more information please reply. From: Burgess, Pamela W Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2014 2:44 PM To: Parent University Subject: Affordable Healthcare Act Sessions Hello and Happy New Year! The final deadline for enrolling into the Affordable Care Act is quickly approaching. It is not too late to get information and sign-up. If you need assistance with enrollment or simply just have questions, there are two upcoming session this weekend. January 11, 2014: Get Covered TN Metro Schools and the Collaborative of Healthcare Providers is sponsoring a session to assist families with information and enroll. Location – Madison Middle School, 300 Old Hickory Blvd, 37215 Time - 9am - 11am January 12, 2014: The Lake Providence Health Ministry, is hosting an informative workshop to assist the community with enrollment and information. Location – Lake Providence Baptist Church, 5891 Nolensville Pike, 37211 Time - 1pm - 3pm Please take advantage of this invaluable service. For more information on these two events, please see the attachments. Pamela Burgess, Community Outreach Specialist, Parent University Manager MNPS Department of Support Services 615-800-9554 or pamela.burgess@mnps.org

Report Card Date Changes

• Due to the report cards being changed to go home Wednesday, and the grade level awards day will be held in the library on Friday, January 24, not Tuesday, January 14.

Community Room Hours Week of 1/12/14

Monday until 3:15pm Thursday 10am-2pm

Focus of the Week 1/12/14

“Choose an effective medium to enhance a presentation”

Report Cards Delayed

Due to the delay in reopening schools this week, and by directive from Dr. Jay Steele, the 2nd marking period report card release date has been changed to Wednesday, January 15th, 2014.

Community Room Hours Week of 1/6/14

Thursday, January 9th from 10-2pm

New Community Room!

Guess what? The Family Resource Room is now the "Community Room" located at the front of A.Z. Kelley IN THE BUILDING!!!I cannot tell you how grateful and excited I am. I will be sending out a newsletter once school is back in session next week.

Awesome Father- Son Opportunity!

http://www.fatherandsonbowl.com/Father_%26_Son_Bowl/Event_Info.html