Upcoming Parent University Sessions

Parent University is offering workshops every Monday afternoon on a variety of topics like College Prep/Access, Attendance, SEL, Test Strategies, etc. They are doing the work of family engagement on behalf of us all. If you would like informative workshops offered, refer them to this Parent U series in the Media Center at Glencliff HS. Interpreters maybe available. I have the flyers in the Community Room, or can forward them to you. Email me at emily.graves@mnps.org.

Community Room Open Hours for the Next Few Weeks

January 26th- All Day 28th- 11:15- 1:45 February No Monday, 2nd 3rd- All Day 4th and 5th- 9:30- 2:30

All Pro Dad Tomorrow!! (22nd)

Good evening A.Z. Kelley families. I am calling to invite you to attend our All Pro Dad Breakfast tomorrow, Thursday January 22nd at 7:15am in the Marshall Middle School Cafeteria. It is a free event, and a great way to have quality conversation with your child. We will also be giving away 2 suite level tickets to Arena Cross at the Bridgestone Arena. We hope to see you in the morning!

Belmont Community Day

Community Day 2015 Belmont Bruins vs. UT Martin THURSDAY, JANUARY 22 IN THE CURB EVENT CENTER 6 P.M. COMPLIMENTARY HOT DOGS, POPCORN & DRINKS SERVED 7 P.M. TIPOFF • BALLOON ARTIST AND FACE PAINTING! Tickets are FREE and must be picked up on January 22 at the Community Day check-in table, located in the lower lobby on Belmont Blvd. (across from Circle K). RSVP at www.belmont.edu/community or call 460.2255 to get FREE tickets to the game. As of right now they still have seats available. Refreshments will be provided. The game starts at 7pm.

Last chance to pre-order your yearbook.

Soft covers are $25 Hard covers are $30 Add your name on the cover for $5. Order now before time runs out! Last day is Friday, February 6th!

PAC Meeting 1/15/15

Cane Ridge Families, Feel free to join us for the Cane Ridge Parent Advisory Council meeting this Thursday at 5:30. We will meet at Thurgood Marshall Middle School. Come and learn about keeping our students safe in their social and physical environments at school. We will have light snacks. Please let me know if you have any questions. We hope to see you there! PAC 5:30pm Thurgood Marshall Middle Prep 5832 Pettus Road Antioch,TN 37013

Free Services with the Criminal Court Clerk Office and Public Defender

Cane Ridge Families, If you know anyone who could benefit from free services with the Criminal Court Clerk Office and Public Defender please share this message with them. 9am Saturday January 31st at Antioch Middle Prep School, those who all to register now can receive free services and information regarding the following: •How do I reinstate my driver’s license? •What should I do if I received a state citation? • I can’t pay my court costs. What do I do? • Do I really need a lawyer if I was arrested for a minor charge? • I can’t afford to hire a lawyer. What should I do? • Do I qualify to have a case removed from my record? To register or for more information call me, Cam Wingfield, at 566-3758 between 8am and 4pm. To receive services you must register by January 16th, 2015, but typically capacity is reached very early. To be eligible for assistance, it is vital to register ASAP. Cam Wingfield Donald Campbell Wingfield Family Involvement Spc donald.wingfield@mnps.org c (615) 566 – 3758 o 687 4000 x 819363 Click here for the Cane Ridge Cluster profile.

NO Changes Due to Weather So Far This Week

Good afternoon, I have been asked to let everyone know that we plan to maintain a regular schedule for all activities for the remainder of this week. This includes after school activities. Our weather team is continuing to monitor the weather, as well as maintenance calls and other reports, and should this decision change we will let you know immediately. Please share this information with others as needed. Olivia Olivia H. Brown Director of Communications Office: 615.259.8406 | Fax: 615.214.8897 Website: http://www.mnps.org | Blog: http://www.mnpschildrenfirst.com Twitter: @MetroSchools | Facebook: facebook.com/metroschools

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All Pro Dad Resources

http://www.allprodad.com/articles/

http://www.allprodad.com/nfl-events/2015/miami/

There is also one coming up in Jacksonville this spring. Just FYI if you are looking to take a break to somewhere warmer!