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 

E-Blast

Fall Festival - Friday

Don’t miss fun for the whole family at Creswell…this Friday, Oct. 4 from 4-8. Enjoy food  trucks, a professional band, and our own Creswell students performing throughout the night.

October 7 – Teacher Inservice Day – Students Do Not Report

Intersession – Oct. 8-10 

Our Fall Intersession focuses on using the arts to solve real world problems. It will run from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. A letter was sent home with your child. Registration forms to attend

Intersession forms are due TODAY, 10/2/2013!

Fall Break – October 11 – 18

****Parent Involvement Policy and Parent Compact

All students who have not turned the last page of this document will be receiving another copy this week. Please be on the lookout for this form, and ask your child about it. It is required to be on file for ALL students at Creswell to be in compliance with Title I.

Thank you!

Your help is needed!!

If you have not completed our Parent Topic Interest Survey, please take a moment to do so. It is only TWO questions. Thanks to those who have already responded. Your feedback helps us plan our meetings to benefit you! We value your input!! Click on the link below to begin the survey:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ParentTopicInterestSurvey