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

9.24.2013 E-Blast

Dear Parents,

Here are a few important events and announcements:

Cookie Dough

Please pick up your cookie dough fundraiser TODAY if you were not able to make it yesterday.  The cookie dough is frozen, and needs to be placed somewhere cool as soon as possible.

Middle School Mass Choir Festival - Thursday

Our choir will perform at the Middle School Mass Choir Festival on Thursday.  All participating students, please make plans for that event.

Football!! - Thursday

Thursday, come support our students at Haynes Middle School at 4:45 as our combined team plays against Jere Baxter.

PTSO Meeting – October 1 at 6:30

Come support your child!  The PTSO will meet in the library.  Light refreshments will be served.  Thanks to those parents who came to the first meeting.  We had a great turnout!

Fall Festival- October 4

Don’t miss fun for the whole family at Creswell…next 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 will be sent home with your child soon with more details and information on how to sign up.  Contact the guidance department for more information.

Fall Break – October 14 – 18

****Parent Involvement Policy and Parent Compact

These are now PAST DUE!!!  If you have not done so already, please sign and return the last page of the Parent Involvement Policy and Parent Compact document that was sent home with your child last week.  This form is required to be on file for ALL students at Creswell to be in compliance with Title I.

E-Blast 8.26.2013

Dear Parents,

This week we have several important announcements:

Test scores are coming home this week.  We are excited about the progress our students made last year.  We have also set rigorous goals for this year, and hope to see all of our students move up one whole proficiency level in each subject area.  You should be able to see your child's personal goals by the end of the week.

Mandatory After School Tutoring begins on Wednesday. The purpose is to help every child achieve at higher levels by giving them a great place they can learn.  Please check your child's planner daily to see if they have missing work.  

We have several high-quality after school programs beginning next week.  One has a career focus and the two have a strong arts focus.  Availability in these programs is extremely limited.  Please contact our counselor, Dr. Jenkins, for more information about these programs.  In addition, you might be hearing from Dr. Jenkins or Mrs. Garrett about a tutoring program focused on math.  That program will be by invitation.  If you are concerned about your student's math scores, please contact Dr. Jenkins about this opportunity.

The Visual Art Department is having its 3rd Annual Smart Card Fundraiser. Smart Cards for Davidson and surrounding counties are now on sale for $15 each. All proceeds will buy art materials for student use! Please contact Carrie Bryant for additional information.

Finally, the results are in!  We have the names of our students who have made the volleyball team and cheer squad.  Those will be announced this week, and we are proud of all the Comets who did a great job during the tryouts.

Thank you for your attention on these announcements.  Have a great week!

Picture Day Reminders

Dear Parents,

This is a friendly reminder that tomorrow is Picture Day at Creswell. Please encourage your child to dress his or her best! The general requirements of the dress code always apply, but the more specific standard school attire does not.

Here are the general requirements students need to follow tomorrow:

General

• Students will wear clothing of appropriate size. Appropriate sizes are defined as no more than one size smaller or one size larger than the student’s actual clothing size. There has been some confusion in the past because vendors are selling clothing that has a particular size on it, but the pants are way too tight or too saggy. To help with that, clothing must not be tight up against the skin. There should be a “flow” to the clothing that shows the clothes are large enough to fit properly. Pants, shorts, capri pants, skorts or skirts must fit at the waist and must not sag. Pants made of stretch material, such as rayon or lycra, are not allowed.

• All clothing must be hemmed. No drawstrings, cut-offs or rolled-up cuffs are allowed on pants, capri pants, shorts or skirts.

• Torn clothing or see-through clothing is prohibited. This includes blouses or dresses made of chiffon, rayon, or any other see-through material.

• Clothing that advertises substances that are illegal for teens (drugs, alcohol, tobacco products) or language or writing that is otherwise inappropriate or offensive (sex, profanity, racial or ethnic slurs, gang related attire, etc.) may not be worn.

• Tattoos that display drugs, alcohol or tobacco products, or gang- or sex-related words or images must not be seen at any time.

• Chains, spiked accessories and belt buckles with concealed weapons are not permissible. Belts may not hang down as a “tail” from the belt loop.

Help Needed for Picture Day!

Hello Creswell Parents,
 

This Tuesday, august 20th, is our school-wide picture day.  Come looking your best - SSA, of course!

 

Pictures will be taken first thing in the morning from 8am-noon.  We need parents to be there to assist getting our kids to the photographer.   The first four parents that volunteer to help this morning will receive a "free" picture package!!

 

Please reply to i.t.creswell@gmail.com as soon as you know you're available and we will get you on the list. 

 

Thank you for helping our school!