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!