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Happy holidays from the faculty and staff at I.T. Creswell!  Don’t miss these important announcements and events:

Tomorrow, December 20 – Half day for all students.  Dismissal is at 11:30 a.m.

December 23 – January 6 – Winter Holidays – No school

Girls on the Run may be coming to Creswell!  VOLUNTEERS Needed!  This is an exciting program that we are hoping to offer to our girls this spring.  It not only prepares its participants to complete a 3.1 mile run/walk, it also uses a fun, 12-week curriculum to teach them how to deal with the challenges they face every day: peer pressure, bullying, self-esteem and more.  We are still looking for a head coach and a few volunteers to get the program up and running here at Creswell.  Practices are twice a week for an hour and a half after school.  If you are in any way able to help or know someone who is able to help, please contact Lesli Hall at lesli.hall@mnps.org or 812-8300.  Thank you!

ATTENTION PARENTS:  THE PTSO NEEDS YOUR HELP!!!  See their note below:

The PTSO will be hosting our third annual Father/Daughter & Mother/Son Valentine's Dance on February 14th. 2014.  Tickets will go on sale around the end of January.  We will be serving a Sunday style dinner with all the fixings as well as having a D, so everyone can dance the night away!  

This event is NOT a fundraiser but an opportunity to come together and celebrate the holiday with our family and friends. We do want this to be an affordable, memorable and fun evening, though, and so we will be holding our first silent auction! We hope that this will make the evening more exciting - as well as helping us to recover some of the cost, too.   

We are asking for all students to help us put together prize baskets, so that each grade level will have their own basket to auction.  The basket themes for each grade are below, but if you do not know what to donate you can certainly send $3.00 in an envelope to the PTSO, through your homeroom teacher, and we will add to the baskets for you!

5th grade - GOURMET KITCHEN BASKET

6th grade - SPA BASKET

7th grade - ENTERTAINMENT BASKET

8th grade - PET BASKET

We have several leads that will help us put together other themed baskets as well. We have invited a photographer to take family photos, and so we hope you will come "dressed to impress," spend the evening with us, and bid on some great baskets, gift cards, and more!  

Thank you for all that you do, Paula and Deidra

Nashville Next

This is an opportunity presented to us by our district PAC (Parent Advisory Council) representative and the Metro Nashville Planning Department:

Happy Holidays! As we continue the NashvilleNext process, we still need your input! We are expected to add another 200,000 people and 300,000 jobs to our community over the next 25 years. Help us decide where new growth should go within Davidson County by participating in the interactive growth mapping activity that can be accessed easily from your computer or smart device.  Your submission will become part of the input that planners and the community will consider as we draft a plan to guide our city’s growth through 2040.  Please see the flyer link here for more information!

E-Blast

Dear Parents,

Don’t miss these important announcements and events:

Tonight, Dec. 12 –

5 – 6 p.m. - Creswell Connections (Parent Training) in the library.  This month’s topic is Parent Strategies for Promoting Academic Success presented by Parent University.  Refreshments will be served.

6 p.m. – Band III and Band IV Concert

Friday, Dec. 13, 6pm  - Winter Dance Showcase  (Postponed from Dec. 6).

***Tomorrow is the last day for the Food and Clothing Drive here at Creswell.  Please bring in canned food, boxed pasta, rice, peanut butter and new (unused) clothing.

Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.  - Closing Reception for “Through Our Eyes:  I.T. Creswell Students Tackle Social Ills” at the Metro Arts Gallery, 4^th Floor, Metro Office Building Fulton Complex.  This event includes an artist panel discussion, live performances, and refreshments.  It was noted in a recent Tennessean article about Creswell.  You can read here.  http://events.tennessean.com/event/detail/441799431

December 20 – Half day for all students

December 23 – January 6 – Winter Holidays – No school

Attention Parents!!

The art department needs your help!  Clean, empty water bottles will be needed for a project beginning after the holidays.  Please begin saving them now.  Send items to the art studio in room 213.  Thank you!!

Support the PTSO through Auction Baskets!

The school's performance of "The Little Mermaid, Jr." will be happening in May, and we want to make sure that our opening night will be a night to remember! To make this event even bigger and better than ever, we will be holding our first silent auction to go along with the show! 

We will be taking donations and funding for this event up through April 30, and so if you have an idea or an item to share, please contact us anytime!

Thank you for all that you do,

Paula and Deidra

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December 3, 6:30 pm – PTSO Monthly Meeting in the library.  Light refreshments will be served.

Now - December 13 – We will be hosting a Food and Clothing Drive here at Creswell.  Please bring in canned food, boxed pasta, rice, peanut butter and new (unused) clothing.

Wednesday, Dec. 4 and Thursday, Dec. 5 – 4:45 p.m. both nights - basketball games at Haynes.

Friday, Dec. 6 – Winter Dance Showcase, 6p.m.  Tickets are on sale now for $3.  They will be $5 the day of the performance.

Tuesday, Dec. 10 – Strings Concert and Chorus Performance, 6p.m.  Tickets are $2.

Thursday, Dec. 12 –

5 – 6 p.m. - Creswell Connections (Parent Training) in the library.  This month’s topic is Parent Strategies for Promoting Academic Success presented by Parent University.  Refreshments will be served.

6 p.m. – Band III and Band IV Concert

Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.  - Closing Reception for “Through Our Eyes:  I.T. Creswell Students Tackle Social Ills” at the Metro Arts Gallery, 4th Floor, Metro Office Building Fulton Complex.  This event includes an artist panel discussion, live performances, and refreshments.  It was noted in a recent Tennessean article about Creswell.  You can read here.  http://events.tennessean.com/event/detail/441799431

December 20 – Half day for all students

December 23 – January 6 – Winter Holidays – No school

Attention Parents!!

The art department needs your help!  Clean, empty water bottles will be needed for a project beginning after the holidays.  Please begin saving them now.  Send items to the art studio in room 213.  Thank you!!

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Attention Parents:  The Visual Art Department needs your help!!

1. Please donate tin containers that you no longer need, such as the kind popcorn gifts are given in and cookies are exchanged in.  Mrs. Bryant needs them for a project students are working on in art.
2. Also, clean, empty water bottles will be need for a project beginning after the holidays.  Please begin saving them now.  

The art department would greatly appreciate your help!  Send items to the art studio in room 213.  Thank you!!

Tonight, November 19, 6-7pm – Prospective Parent Night

Know anyone interested in learning about our great school for next school year 2014-2015?  Invite them to Creswell this Tuesday!  

●Come learn about I.T. Creswell Arts Magnet

●Ask Questions

●Take a Tour

●Light Refreshments

November 20 – Progress reports issued

November 25 - December 13 – We will be hosting a Food and Clothing Drive here at Creswell.  More details to come.

November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Holidays

NEW DATE:  Tuesday, December 17, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.  - Closing Reception for “Through Our Eyes:  I.T. Creswell Students Tackle Social Ills” at the Metro Arts Gallery, 4th Floor, Metro Office Building Fulton Complex.  This event includes an artist panel discussion, live performances, and refreshments.  It was noted in a recent Tennessean article about Creswell.  You can read here.  http://events.tennessean.com/event/detail/441799431

Tuesday, December 3, 6:30 pm – PTSO Monthly Meeting

Corrected Date:   Thursday, December 6 – Winter Dance Showcase

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Dear Parents,  

Tonight 5-6pm – Gradespeed Training and Other Ways for Parents to Stay Involved in the Middle School years.  Don’t miss this great training opportunity from Parent University!  Learn how to log on to Gradespeed tonight in the library!  Light refreshments will be served.  

Tonight 6 – 8pm – Instrumental Concert in the theater.  

Tuesday, November 19, 6-7pm – Prospective Parent Night

Know anyone interested in learning about our great school for next school year 2014-2015?  Invite them to Creswell this Tuesday!  

●Come learn about I.T. Creswell Arts Magnet

●Ask Questions

●Take a Tour

●Light Refreshments

November 20 – Progress reports issued

November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Holidays

NEW DATE:  Tuesday, December 17, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.  - Closing Reception for “Through Our Eyes:  I.T. Creswell Students Tackle Social Ills” at the Metro Arts Gallery, 4th Floor, Metro Office Building Fulton Complex.  This event includes an artist panel discussion, live performances, and refreshments.  It was noted in a recent Tennessean article about Creswell.  You can read here.  http://events.tennessean.com/event/detail/441799431

Tuesday, December 3, 6:30 pm – PTSO Monthly Meeting

Thursday, December 6 – Winter Dance Showcase

Combined E-Blasts

The deadline for the PTSO fundraiser “Joy of the Season” has been extended until Wednesday, November 13.  Purchase gift items, wrapping paper, magazines, cooking products, etc.  The school will receive 40% of the profits.  Products WILL arrive before Christmas.  

Tonight, November 7 – CMT Academy of Digital Design and Communications will host the 4th Annual Film Festival and Red Carpet Event in the McGavock High School Auditorium. The red carpet begins at 6:30 pm, and the show begins at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 12, 6 p.m. – 8th Grade Parent Night

Eighth grade parents; come learn about your child’s options for high school next year.  A representative from Pearl Cohn and Nashville School of the Arts will be there to explain what each of their schools has to offer as well as answer your questions.  Don’t miss it!

We have just received word that the Opening Reception for “Through Our Eyes:  I.T. Creswell Students Tackle Social Ills” originally scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 14, 2:30 p.m. at the Metro Arts Gallery has been POSTPONED!!  This is due to construction at the Gallery.  Please keep watching your Eblasts.  We will update you as soon as we have a new date for this fantastic event.  http://events.tennessean.com/event/detail/441799431

Thursday, Nov. 14, 5-5:40 p.m. – Creswell Connections, GRADESPEED TRAINING

You asked…we listened!!  Come get hands-on training on Gradespeed.  The training will be held in the Creswell library where you can practice logging in and using Gradespeed.

Thursday, Nov. 14, 6 – 7 p.m.  Dr. Register's District Parent Meeting at the Martin Teachers Center.

Thursday, Nov. 14, 6-8 p.m. – Instrumental Concert

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Dear Parents,  

Here are a few important events and announcements at Creswell:

Tonight, Nov. 5, 6:30 p.m. – PTSO Meeting in the library

Congratulations to our own Glenda Thompson in the main office who was recently recognized as OUTSTANDING from a Customer Care mystery shopper.  Customer Care mystery shoppers have contacted more than 130 schools as part of the district’s ongoing focus to provide quality customer care. 

The Metro Arts Center is showcasing our student’s work!  It was noted in a recent Tennessean article about Creswell.  You can read here.  http://events.tennessean.com/event/detail/441799431

Thursday, November 7 – CMT Academy of Digital Design and Communications will host the 4th Annual Film Festival and Red Carpet Event in the McGavock High School Auditorium on Nov. 7, 2013. The red carpet begins at 6:30 pm, and the show begins at 7 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 8 from 8 a.m.-3p.m. - Annual Parent Engagement Summit

The Metro Schools’ Department of Family & Community Partnerships will be hosting its second annual Parent Engagement Summit Friday, Nov. 8, from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Martin Center.  This year’s keynote will be delivered by Eileen Kugler, author of Innovative Voices in Education: Engaging Diverse Communities.  This great event is an opportunity for the district and community to come together to learn ways to work together and engage families in their children’s educations.  You can register by going to https://familymattersmnps.eventbrite.com.  Space is limited, so if you would like to attend, please register early. 

Tuesday, Nov. 12, 6 p.m. – 8th Grade Parent Night

Eighth grade parents; come learn about your child’s options for high school next year.  A representative from Pearl Cohn and Nashville School of the Arts will be there to explain what each of their schools has to offer as well as answer your questions.  Don’t miss it!

Thursday, Nov. 14, 5-5:40 p.m. – Creswell Connections, GRADESPEED TRAINING

You asked…we listened!!  Come get hands-on training on Gradespeed.  The training will be held in the Creswell library where you can practice logging in and using Gradespeed.

Thursday, Nov. 14, 6-8 p.m. – Instrumental Concert

Helpful hints about the Optional Schools Application

Good morning, present and future Creswell families!

The Optional Schools Application is now live on the MNPS website and facebook page.  The school is also sending a paper form home with your child today - so check those backpacks!

A few helpful tips that we've been able to gather sofar:

• You will need your child's Student ID# in order to complete the application.  These can be found through your GradeSpeed account; the Front Office is not able to supply Student ID/information over the phone.
• If you believe that your child meets the requirements for an academic magnet school that does not appear on the online form, a paper form must be submitted.

Do you have a tip to share?  Send it to us!

Nov/Dec Volunteer Opportunities

Hello PTSO Families,

You asked - we listened!  We are continuing to improve our volunteerism process by anticipating needs and scheduling them with as much advanced notice as possible.  Below are the events currently listed on the November-December calendar; we would like a presence of at least 2-3 parents at each event.  Please contact VJ, itcvolunteerptso@gmail.com, AQAP if you are interested in volunteering for an event.  More details on each event can be found here by clicking on the event in the calendar page.

NOVEMBER:

New Families / School Tours - Tuesdays and Thursdays, times TBD - Dr. Murcray

Annual Parent Engagement Summit - Fri, November 8, 8am – 3pm

SAI Festival: A Salute To Disney - Fri, November 8, 7pm – 9pm

8th Grade H.S. Options Discussion - Tue, November 12, 6pm – 8pm

Creswell Connections: Gradespeed Training - Thu, November 14, 5pm – 6pm

Instrumental Concert - Thu, November 14, 6pm – 8pm

DECEMBER:

New Families / School Tours - Tuesdays and Thursdays, times TBD - Dr. Murcray

Winter Dance Showcase - Thu, December 5

Strings Concert - Tue, December 10

Band Concert - Thu, December 12

Joy of the Season Fundraiser Distribution - TBD - Paula

Joy of the Season Fundraiser Dance Party - TBD - Paula

We are also looking forward to our next PTSO meeting, NEXT TUESDAY 11/5, @ 6:30 PM in the library.  Please join us for more details about our new Volunteer Schedule and much more!  

We look forward to seeing you then, and - as always - thank you for all that you do!

Paula and Deidra

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E-Blast 10.24.2013

Here are a few important events and announcements at Creswell:

Monday, Oct. 28 – Report Cards Issued 

Tuesday, Oct. 29, 6 p.m. – Nobody to Murder, Drama Performance 

The cost is $3 per person, and it will be in the Creswell Theater. 

Friday, Nov. 1 – Parent / Teacher Conference Day – Students do not report 

Monday, Nov. 4 – 5th and 6th grade Drama field trip to TPAC. 
Students will leave around 9 a.m. and return before 1:30 p.m. Contact Mrs. Lybarger for further information.

Tuesday, Nov. 5, 6:30 p.m. – PTSO Meeting in the library 

Friday, Nov. 8 from 8 a.m.-3p.m. - Annual Parent Engagement Summit 
The Metro Schools’ Department of Family & Community Partnerships will be hosting its second annual Parent Engagement Summit Friday, Nov. 8, from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Martin Center. This year’s keynote will be delivered by Eileen Kugler, author of Innovative Voices in Education: Engaging Diverse Communities. This great event is an opportunity for the district and community to come together to learn ways to work together and engage families in their children’s educations. You can register by going to  https://familymattersmnps.eventbrite.com. Space is limited, so if you would like to attend, please register early.

Tuesday, Nov. 12, 6 p.m. 

Eighth grade parents; come learn about your child’s options for high school next year. A representative from Pearl Cohn and Nashville School of the Arts will be there to explain what each of their schools has to offer as well as answer your questions. Don’t miss it!

Thursday, Nov. 14, 5-5:40 p.m. – Creswell Connections, GRADESPEED TRAINING 

You asked…we listened!! Come get hands-on training on Gradespeed. The training will be held in the Creswell library where you can practice logging in and using Gradespeed.

Thursday, Nov. 14, 6-8 p.m. – Instrumental Concert