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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