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