Be More Magazine Fall 2012 Online Version

Be More.Be More.Your Community Your Options Your Interests

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Me s sa g e s f r o m M N P S

C o mm u n i t y -B a s e dOp p o r t u n i t i e s

MN P S S ch o o lI n t e r se s s i o n C o n ta c t s

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Intersession Opportunities for Families of Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools

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C O N T E N T S

Messages from MNPS

Community-Based

Opportunities

MNPS School

Intersession Contacts

Ten Good Reasons to

Read to Your Children

Be More Magazine is published by:

Melissa JaggersAssociate Executive Director

[email protected]

Alison McArthurCommunity Achieves Program Coordinator

[email protected]

Michael ThompsonOwner/Publisher

[email protected]

Michael David MediaP.O. Box 2513 Brentwood, TN 37024

www.michaeldavidmedia.com(615) 832-5388 Tel | (615) 832-1040 Fax

Alignment Nashville

Metro Nashville Public Schools

Michael David Media

To advertise, contact

Dear Metro Nashville Public Schools' Families,

We are excited that your child is joining us for MNPS'

inaugural intersession this fall. Our goal is to help

every student excel academically and find engaging

and challenging programs that will accentuate their

regular classroom studies.

Jesse B. Register, Ed.D.

s we prepare for the October intersession, we want to

make sure you have the information you need. Our

schools and community partners have stepped up to offer our

students many wonderful opportunities that will break

learning out of the everyday classroom.

Intersession is designed to give students access to

enriching activities that will keep them engaged in

learning,

targeted academic help, and

the opportunity for activities outside of school like job

shadowing or volunteer work.

For this reason, we asked our schools to take the lead in

developing many of the programs and deciding which to offer.

They know their students best and can give them what they

want and need.

We know you'll find a great program to fit your child and your

families needs this intersession. This magazine will serve as a

guide for you and your family as you explore the numerous

opportunities available. The contact information provided on

pages eight and nine gives you a direct link to your school's

intersession coordinator. This is the person who will be able to

tell you exactly what your school offers and how you can get

your child involved.

We look forward to serving your child and

know this will be a great intersession!

Sincerely,·

Be More. F A L L 2 0 1 2

C O N T E N T S

Messages from MNPS

Community-Based

Opportunities

MNPS School

Intersession Contacts

Ten Good Reasons to

Read to Your Children

Be More Magazine is published by:

Melissa JaggersAssociate Executive Director

[email protected]

Alison McArthurCommunity Achieves Program Coordinator

[email protected]

Michael ThompsonOwner/Publisher

[email protected]

Michael David MediaP.O. Box 2513 Brentwood, TN 37024

www.michaeldavidmedia.com(615) 832-5388 Tel | (615) 832-1040 Fax

Alignment Nashville

Metro Nashville Public Schools

Michael David Media

To advertise, contact

Dear Metro Nashville Public Schools' Families,

We are excited that your child is joining us for MNPS'

inaugural intersession this fall. Our goal is to help

every student excel academically and find engaging

and challenging programs that will accentuate their

regular classroom studies.

Jesse B. Register, Ed.D.

s we prepare for the October intersession, we want to

make sure you have the information you need. Our

schools and community partners have stepped up to offer our

students many wonderful opportunities that will break

learning out of the everyday classroom.

Intersession is designed to give students access to

enriching activities that will keep them engaged in

learning,

targeted academic help, and

the opportunity for activities outside of school like job

shadowing or volunteer work.

For this reason, we asked our schools to take the lead in

developing many of the programs and deciding which to offer.

They know their students best and can give them what they

want and need.

We know you'll find a great program to fit your child and your

families needs this intersession. This magazine will serve as a

guide for you and your family as you explore the numerous

opportunities available. The contact information provided on

pages eight and nine gives you a direct link to your school's

intersession coordinator. This is the person who will be able to

tell you exactly what your school offers and how you can get

your child involved.

We look forward to serving your child and

know this will be a great intersession!

Sincerely,·

Parent University- is to families

- offers courses in

- includes andat most events.

- offers tosummer conferences.

Spanish

mealschildcare

transportation

Our Shared Core Values:Collaboration | Care and Trust | Being Responsive | Shared Ownership | Inclusion Always

What is Parent University?Parent University is a partnership with Metro Nashville PublicSchools and Alignment Nashville to provide resources,information and courses to parents on a variety of topics. Workingwith local community organizations and providers, workshops atParent University events cover topics that are designed to helpparents raise self-confident, disciplined and motivated children;empower families with knowledge and strategies to support theirchild’s learning throughout the academic career.

Bullying Awareness& Prevention

Parent Connection(GradeSpeed)

Parent/SchoolCommunication

Advocating for YourChild

Preparing forCollege

AdolescentDevelopment

Financial Literacy

ComputerLiteracy/Safety

Adult Learning

Common CoreStandards

Family Enrichment(gardening,exercise, arts, etc.)

Others asrequested

Session Topics Include

For more information on ParentUniversity, future events, becoming apartner, or volunteering, please visit

or contact PamelaBurgess at (615) 298-8056www.mnps.org

The STEM theme is for students interested in science, technology,engineering and math. STEM magnet schools will prepare students

to be highachieving, socially aware, scientifically literate,respectful and responsible citizens in a global community.

Deadline to apply is Friday, November 30.

For more information please call 615-259-INFOor visit www.mnps.org

BECOME A SCHOLARAT METRO SCHOOLS’ K-12 STEM MAGNETS

Join all Metro Schools at the first annualMetro Schools First Choice Festival to be held at

McGavock High School, 3150 McGavock Pike,

with special remarks by Mayor Karl Dean at 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, October 18 from 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Every family in Nashville has at least two choices in public schools—a

zoned school and one other—and we want every family to make an

informed choice. This free festival will help families make smart decisions

for their children in a fun atmosphere.

First Choice FestivalMNPS

4 |FALL 2012 B E M O R E N A S H V I L L E

Parent University- is to families

- offers courses in

- includes andat most events.

- offers tosummer conferences.

Spanish

mealschildcare

transportation

Our Shared Core Values:Collaboration | Care and Trust | Being Responsive | Shared Ownership | Inclusion Always

What is Parent University?Parent University is a partnership with Metro Nashville PublicSchools and Alignment Nashville to provide resources,information and courses to parents on a variety of topics. Workingwith local community organizations and providers, workshops atParent University events cover topics that are designed to helpparents raise self-confident, disciplined and motivated children;empower families with knowledge and strategies to support theirchild’s learning throughout the academic career.

Bullying Awareness& Prevention

Parent Connection(GradeSpeed)

Parent/SchoolCommunication

Advocating for YourChild

Preparing forCollege

AdolescentDevelopment

Financial Literacy

ComputerLiteracy/Safety

Adult Learning

Common CoreStandards

Family Enrichment(gardening,exercise, arts, etc.)

Others asrequested

Session Topics Include

For more information on ParentUniversity, future events, becoming apartner, or volunteering, please visit

or contact PamelaBurgess at (615) 298-8056www.mnps.org

BECOME A SCHOLARAT METRO SCHOOLS’ K-12 STEM MAGNETS

Join all Metro Schools at the first annualMetro Schools First Choice Festival to be held at

McGavock High School, 3150 McGavock Pike,

with special remarks by Mayor Karl Dean at 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, October 18 from 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Every family in Nashville has at least two choices in public schools—a

zoned school and one other—and we want every family to make an

informed choice. This free festival will help families make smart decisions

for their children in a fun atmosphere.

First Choice FestivalMNPS

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AdventureScienceCenter

BethlehemCenters

CheekwoodArts&Gardens

CountryMusicHallof Fame

FristCenterfortheVisualArts

GoodwillIndustriesof MiddleTennessee

HomeworkHotline

Ms.BizYouthEntrepreneurship

NashvilleChildren'sTheatre

NashvilleZoo

ScienceQuestDayCampwww.adventuresci.org615-862-5177

Science Quest Camp at Adventure Science Center provides a widerange of science enrichment programs for youth in grades K-6.Programs combine science, technology, engineering and math in waysthat encourage kids to actively discover and examine concepts forthemselves. Our staff strive to inspire a life-long passion for learningand teach kids creative problem-solving skills, teamwork, persistenceand follow-through in a fun learning environment. In addition, theAdventure Science Center will be open for families to visit duringintersession; please visit our website at www.adventuresci.org or call615-862-5160forhoursandadmissionrates.

[email protected],www.bethlehemcenters.org

OfferingAftercareoptions for5-10thgradersduring intersessionwhoare enrolled in current programming for Youth in the BethlehemCenterservicearea.

Visit Cheekwood with your family during Intersession, or takeadvantage of the exciting series of Intersession camps offered byCheekwood for students ages 5 and up. For general hours andadmission information, visit www.cheekwood.org or call (615) 356-8000.

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will offer excitinglearning opportunities and experiences for students of all ages duringIntersession. Call or email [email protected] formoreinformation.

www.fristcenter.org615-244-3340

Visitors 18 and younger are always FREE! The Frist Center is familyfriendly - we offer children and their families a fun and welcomingplace tomakeandexploreart.MartinArtQuestopeneveryday till 5:30p.m.; Frist Center open Monday-Wednesday, Saturday 9 a.m.-5:30p.m.;Thursday–Friday9a.m.-9p.m.;Sunday1-5:30p.m.

Goodwill will offer Customer Service Training Program for highschool students (ages 16+). This workshop will teach them how toprovide good communication for customer service (important in allrelationships as well as work), conflict resolutions concepts anddiversity training. Classes will be offered from 9:00 am – 2:30 pm,Monday through Friday, at the Goodwill Lifsey Center (937 HermanStreet, Nashville, TN 37208). Students will need to bring their ownlunch (there is not a cafeteria available). If there are additionalquestions about the training or students want an application to entertheprogram,pleasecontact:SamSmith:[email protected] or346-1256DebbieGrant:[email protected]

www.homeworkhotline.info615-298-6636ortoll-free888-868-5777

Homework Hotline provides one-on-one FREE tutoring by phone toMiddle Tennessee students and parents. With Homework Hotline,students tackle new concepts, complete challenging assignments, and gainacademicskills.HomeworkHotlineWILLbeopenregularhours (4-8pm,Mon-Thurs)duringIntersession.

[email protected]

615-243-2383

BeanEntrepreneur!StartyourownbusinesswithMs.Biz!Do you like making crafts or jewelry? Sports or computer games? Turnyour talents & skills into a REAL money-making business! Students willcreate logos, ads, business cards, a website, and get a Ms. Biz briefcase tokeep all their work! Microsoft Word and Powerpoint skills needed.

Dates: IntersessionOctober8-12;Fee:$250Grades4-6: Mornings(8am-12noon);Grades7-9: Afternoons(1pm-5pm)Where:TBD; Seewebsitefordetailsorcall615-243-2383REGISTERandpayONLINEatwww.MsBiz.netbyOct.5-- just20seatsavailable

Nashville Children's Theatre is offering Intersession drama camps forgrades K-8! Financial assistance may be available for families that qualify.Forcampschedulesandinformation,goonlineorcall.

Every branch of the Nashville Public Library will have exciting events foryouandyour familyduringIntersession!Fromtoddlers to teens, allMNPSstudentsandfamilieswill findsomethingexcitingtodoat theLibrary.

AnimalTraining101:Grades5-12The Nashville Zoo is offering a unique program geared towards studentswith an interest in learning more about how zoo animals are trained. Thestudents will attend a brief lesson on positive reinforcement training,practice training their peers, witness training demonstrations by keepers atthe zoo, and conclude by seeing an animal show. This session is open to allMNPSstudents.Date:Tuesday,October9,2012ORWednesday,October10,2012Time:9:00am-12:00pm(bothsessions)Location: Nashville Zoo at Grassmere (students will be meeting at CroftMiddleSchoolandteacherswillescort themtoandfromtheZoo)Cost:$5/studentRegistration: Please contact Ms. Beverly Bell; [email protected],AssistantPrincipalCroftMiddleSchool (615)332-0388ext.204Questions:NashvilleZoo(615)833-1534ext.142Amidmorningsnackwillbeoffered, lunchwillNOTbeprovided.

(615)353-9827www.cheekwood.org/Education/Classes__Workshops.aspx

615-416-2088

www.msbiz.net

Computers are provided.

615-252-4675www.nashvillechildrenstheatre.org

www.library.nashville.org615-862-5800 Call forbranchlocationsandactivities.

NashvillePublicLibrary

ReadyforSpanish

SecondHarvestFoodBank

STARS(StudentsTakingaRightStand)

VanderbiltProgramsforTalentedYouth

YMCALatinoAchievers

[email protected] or www.readyforspanish.comLearn to read, write and speak Spanish! Try us For FREE!! Contact ustodaytobeginyourFree14DayTrial.

Volunteer at the Second Harvest Food Bank with your family! SecondHarvestneedsvolunteerseverydaytohelpsortandpackfooddonations,prepare BackPacks for hungry children, as well as assist with specialevents and administrative support. When you donate your time toSecond Harvest, you become a partner in the fight against hunger inMiddleTennessee.EveryThursdaynight isFamilyNight, andkidsages6and older can volunteer with a parent. Please visit the online athttp://secondharvestmidtn.org/act/volunteer/ for more informationandtosignup.

STARS will facilitate a 3-hour session to address anger management andto support young people develop skills to resolve conflict peacefully.This session is appropriate for 7th through 12th grades. The registrationfee is $10 per student and healthy snacks will be provided. The STARSIntersessionwillbeheldat theYouthOpportunityCenter locatedat1704Charlotte Avenue, Suite 200 Nashville, TN 37203. Contact Eric Johnsonat [email protected] or 615-983-6802 for more informationortoregister.

DNA, Genetics, & Disease: This one day, Vanderbilt experience willintroduce students to DNA and how understanding genetics can lead tobetter treatments for a variety of diseases. Students will complete severalhands on inquiry based labs that include extracting DNA, biology labtechniques including gel electrophoresis, and understanding how diseasespreads. Afternoon lab tours will give students a more in depth look atresearch at Vanderbilt and allow them to see Vanderbilt scientists at work.October8,9am-4pm,$99,grades6-8*

*Participants should have standardized test scores documentingperformance at the 95th percentile and above on either verbal or nonverbalsectionsof academicachievementorability tests.Formore informationandtoregister,pleasecall615-322-8261

LatinoAchieverswillofferprogrammingtheentireweek(October8-12):8th – World of Work Tour; 9th – Service learning; 10th – World of WorkTour; 11th–CollegeTour; 12th–Scholarshipbootcamp

For more information about YMCA Latino Achievers events call 615-743-6206, email [email protected], or on Facebook –

YMCA Latino Achievers.

Community-Based Opportunities

B E M O R E N A S H V I L L E FALL 2012 | 76 |FALL 2012 B E M O R E N A S H V I L L E

AdventureScienceCenter

BethlehemCenters

CheekwoodArts&Gardens

CountryMusicHallof Fame

FristCenterfortheVisualArts

GoodwillIndustriesof MiddleTennessee

HomeworkHotline

Ms.BizYouthEntrepreneurship

NashvilleChildren'sTheatre

NashvilleZoo

ScienceQuestDayCampwww.adventuresci.org615-862-5177

Science Quest Camp at Adventure Science Center provides a widerange of science enrichment programs for youth in grades K-6.Programs combine science, technology, engineering and math in waysthat encourage kids to actively discover and examine concepts forthemselves. Our staff strive to inspire a life-long passion for learningand teach kids creative problem-solving skills, teamwork, persistenceand follow-through in a fun learning environment. In addition, theAdventure Science Center will be open for families to visit duringintersession; please visit our website at www.adventuresci.org or call615-862-5160forhoursandadmissionrates.

[email protected],www.bethlehemcenters.org

OfferingAftercareoptions for5-10thgradersduring intersessionwhoare enrolled in current programming for Youth in the BethlehemCenterservicearea.

Visit Cheekwood with your family during Intersession, or takeadvantage of the exciting series of Intersession camps offered byCheekwood for students ages 5 and up. For general hours andadmission information, visit www.cheekwood.org or call (615) 356-8000.

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will offer excitinglearning opportunities and experiences for students of all ages duringIntersession. Call or email [email protected] formoreinformation.

www.fristcenter.org615-244-3340

Visitors 18 and younger are always FREE! The Frist Center is familyfriendly - we offer children and their families a fun and welcomingplace tomakeandexploreart.MartinArtQuestopeneveryday till 5:30p.m.; Frist Center open Monday-Wednesday, Saturday 9 a.m.-5:30p.m.;Thursday–Friday9a.m.-9p.m.;Sunday1-5:30p.m.

Goodwill will offer Customer Service Training Program for highschool students (ages 16+). This workshop will teach them how toprovide good communication for customer service (important in allrelationships as well as work), conflict resolutions concepts anddiversity training. Classes will be offered from 9:00 am – 2:30 pm,Monday through Friday, at the Goodwill Lifsey Center (937 HermanStreet, Nashville, TN 37208). Students will need to bring their ownlunch (there is not a cafeteria available). If there are additionalquestions about the training or students want an application to entertheprogram,pleasecontact:SamSmith:[email protected] or346-1256DebbieGrant:[email protected]

www.homeworkhotline.info615-298-6636ortoll-free888-868-5777

Homework Hotline provides one-on-one FREE tutoring by phone toMiddle Tennessee students and parents. With Homework Hotline,students tackle new concepts, complete challenging assignments, and gainacademicskills.HomeworkHotlineWILLbeopenregularhours (4-8pm,Mon-Thurs)duringIntersession.

[email protected]

615-243-2383

BeanEntrepreneur!StartyourownbusinesswithMs.Biz!Do you like making crafts or jewelry? Sports or computer games? Turnyour talents & skills into a REAL money-making business! Students willcreate logos, ads, business cards, a website, and get a Ms. Biz briefcase tokeep all their work! Microsoft Word and Powerpoint skills needed.

Dates: IntersessionOctober8-12;Fee:$250Grades4-6: Mornings(8am-12noon);Grades7-9: Afternoons(1pm-5pm)Where:TBD; Seewebsitefordetailsorcall615-243-2383REGISTERandpayONLINEatwww.MsBiz.netbyOct.5-- just20seatsavailable

Nashville Children's Theatre is offering Intersession drama camps forgrades K-8! Financial assistance may be available for families that qualify.Forcampschedulesandinformation,goonlineorcall.

Every branch of the Nashville Public Library will have exciting events foryouandyour familyduringIntersession!Fromtoddlers to teens, allMNPSstudentsandfamilieswill findsomethingexcitingtodoat theLibrary.

AnimalTraining101:Grades5-12The Nashville Zoo is offering a unique program geared towards studentswith an interest in learning more about how zoo animals are trained. Thestudents will attend a brief lesson on positive reinforcement training,practice training their peers, witness training demonstrations by keepers atthe zoo, and conclude by seeing an animal show. This session is open to allMNPSstudents.Date:Tuesday,October9,2012ORWednesday,October10,2012Time:9:00am-12:00pm(bothsessions)Location: Nashville Zoo at Grassmere (students will be meeting at CroftMiddleSchoolandteacherswillescort themtoandfromtheZoo)Cost:$5/studentRegistration: Please contact Ms. Beverly Bell; [email protected],AssistantPrincipalCroftMiddleSchool (615)332-0388ext.204Questions:NashvilleZoo(615)833-1534ext.142Amidmorningsnackwillbeoffered, lunchwillNOTbeprovided.

(615)353-9827www.cheekwood.org/Education/Classes__Workshops.aspx

615-416-2088

www.msbiz.net

Computers are provided.

615-252-4675www.nashvillechildrenstheatre.org

www.library.nashville.org615-862-5800 Call forbranchlocationsandactivities.

NashvillePublicLibrary

ReadyforSpanish

SecondHarvestFoodBank

STARS(StudentsTakingaRightStand)

VanderbiltProgramsforTalentedYouth

YMCALatinoAchievers

[email protected] or www.readyforspanish.comLearn to read, write and speak Spanish! Try us For FREE!! Contact ustodaytobeginyourFree14DayTrial.

Volunteer at the Second Harvest Food Bank with your family! SecondHarvestneedsvolunteerseverydaytohelpsortandpackfooddonations,prepare BackPacks for hungry children, as well as assist with specialevents and administrative support. When you donate your time toSecond Harvest, you become a partner in the fight against hunger inMiddleTennessee.EveryThursdaynight isFamilyNight, andkidsages6and older can volunteer with a parent. Please visit the online athttp://secondharvestmidtn.org/act/volunteer/ for more informationandtosignup.

STARS will facilitate a 3-hour session to address anger management andto support young people develop skills to resolve conflict peacefully.This session is appropriate for 7th through 12th grades. The registrationfee is $10 per student and healthy snacks will be provided. The STARSIntersessionwillbeheldat theYouthOpportunityCenter locatedat1704Charlotte Avenue, Suite 200 Nashville, TN 37203. Contact Eric Johnsonat [email protected] or 615-983-6802 for more informationortoregister.

DNA, Genetics, & Disease: This one day, Vanderbilt experience willintroduce students to DNA and how understanding genetics can lead tobetter treatments for a variety of diseases. Students will complete severalhands on inquiry based labs that include extracting DNA, biology labtechniques including gel electrophoresis, and understanding how diseasespreads. Afternoon lab tours will give students a more in depth look atresearch at Vanderbilt and allow them to see Vanderbilt scientists at work.October8,9am-4pm,$99,grades6-8*

*Participants should have standardized test scores documentingperformance at the 95th percentile and above on either verbal or nonverbalsectionsof academicachievementorability tests.Formore informationandtoregister,pleasecall615-322-8261

LatinoAchieverswillofferprogrammingtheentireweek(October8-12):8th – World of Work Tour; 9th – Service learning; 10th – World of WorkTour; 11th–CollegeTour; 12th–Scholarshipbootcamp

For more information about YMCA Latino Achievers events call 615-743-6206, email [email protected], or on Facebook –

YMCA Latino Achievers.

Community-Based Opportunities

± We would like to thank the partners and organizations that agreed to assist a school with intersession.Contact the person listed below for more information about intersession plans at your child’s school.

± These are current matches that were finalized at press time.

Community Partners Matched with MNPS

Allen, Margaret Middle291-6385Donna P. Davis

Amqui Elem.612-3678Rachel WilliamsInvent Now Kids CampInvention

Antioch High641-5400Lori ScobeyMetro Human RelationsCommissionYMCA Latino Achievers

Antioch Middle333-5642Rita Ramsey

Apollo Middle333-5025Laschandar Brown

Bailey STEM MagnetMiddle262-6670Stacy Williams

Bass, W. A. LearningCenter298-3278Felicia Zagula

Baxter AlternativeLearning Center650-5381Kim Baker

Baxter, Jere Middle262-6710Dawn NelsonMonroe Carell Children'sHospital at Vanderbilt

Bellevue Middle662-3000Lisa Walton

Bellshire Elem. DesignCenter860-1452Barbara GardnerBook'em

Binkley, NormanElementary333-5037Tammy Dryden

Bordeaux ElementaryEnhanced Option291-6355Latasha Morris

Brick Church CollegePreparatory352-1253

Brick Church Middle262-6665Mary BennettHands on Nashville

Buena Vista Elem.Enhanced Option291-6762Cynthia HouseYMCA

Caldwell Elem. EnhancedOption291-6361Michael White

Cameron CollegePreparatory291-6365 x 6Maria Mansour

Cameron Middle291-6365Cari Bickel

Cane Ridge Elem.641-7824Ms. Donna WilburnMarathon PetroleumCompany, LP

Cane Ridge High687-4000Mary H. Charlton

Carter-Lawrence Elem.Magnet291-7333Charlotte FreemanYMCA

Chadwell Elem.860-1459Paulette DickersonMarathon PetroleumCompany, LP

Charlotte Park Elem.353-2006Ken LarkinYMCA

Churchwell, RobertMuseum Magnet Elem.687-4024Sheronda Freeman

Cockrill Elem.298-8075Linda Weatherly

Cohn Alternative LearningCenter298-6633Victor E. Hoggett

Cole Elem.333-5043Deborah Harris

Cotton, Hattie STEMMagnet Elem.262-6981Mildred Dobbins-Howse

Creswell Isaiah T. MiddleArts Magnet291-6515Angela B. Smith

Crieve Hall Elem.333-5059Donna CarsonNashville Farmers' MarketBicentennial Mall

Croft Middle DesignCenter332-0217Beverly BellNashville Zoo

Cumberland Elem.291-6370De'Jeane Croft

Dodson Elem.885-8806Olivia Matthews

Donelson Middle884-4080Ingrid FidlerWaste Management FieldTrip

Drexel Preparatory724-1670Denise Prather

DuPont Elem.847-7305Cathy Brown

DuPont Hadley Middle847-7300Michelle R. Osteen

DuPont Tyler Middle885-8827Dottie E. Howe

Eakin Elem.298-8076Nancy BainDragon Readers & WritersCamp with Vanderbilt

Early, John MuseumMagnet Middle291-6369Penny Blevins

East End Preparatory249-8834Renee Meza

East Nashville Magnet262-6947Steve Ball

Edison, Thomas A.Elementary501-8800Jennifer L. Jones

Fall-Hamilton Elem.Enhanced Option291-6380Linda Tatum

Gateway Elem.860-1465Patricia Cundiff

Glencliff Elem333-5105Joyce Vaughn

Glencliff High333-5070Schonita GordonFord NGLMetro Human RelationsCommissionMeharry Medical CollegeFord Ready, Safe, Drive

Glendale Elem. SpanishImmersion279-7970Shannon Beier

Glengarry Elem.360-2900Julie Hopkins

Glenn Elem. EnhancedOption262-6682Michael P. WhiteTennessee State MuseumThe Hermitage

Glenview Elem.360-2906Malorie McClerkin

Goodlettsville Elem.859-8950Kathleen Welch

Goodlettsville Middle859-8956Linda Barrett

Gower Elem.353-2012Brenda Sue Hatcher

Gra-Mar Middle262-6685Tamasa Pinkerton

Granbery Elem.333-5112Gail MondelliYMCA

Green, Alex Elem.876-5105Glenda Uselton

Green, Julia Elem.298-8082Lance HighInvent Now Kids CampInvention

Harpeth Valley Elem.662-3015Cynthia Evans

Harris-Hillman ExceptionalEducation298-8085Adora RossNashville Public LibraryNashville Zoo

Haynes MiddleHealth/Medical ScienceDesign Center262-6688G. Teresa ParrishBook'em

Haywood Elem.333-5118Caprice A. GivensBook'em

Head Middle Magnet329-8160Jacqueline B. TaylorHands on Nashville,YMCA

Hermitage Elem.885-8838Vera L. White

Hickman Elem.884-4020Yoshina Woods Giles

Hill, H. G. Middle353-2020Karen D. Barnes

Hillsboro High298-8400Jill Dupre'

Hillwood High353-2025Betty Whiteside

Howe, Cora School262-6675Barbara E. McEwenThe Frist Center,Adventure Science CenterNash. Volunteer Mission,Eastwood Neighbors

Hull-Jackson Elem.Montessori Magnet291-6601Mary E. Kelley

Hume-Fogg HighAcademic Magnet291-6300Suzanne Warner

Hunters Lane High860-1401Patricia ArnoldMetro Human RelationsCommission

Inglewood Elem.262-6697Yvonne Collins Chelton

Jackson, Andrew Elem.847-7317Tassie PughYMCA

Joelton Elem.876-5110Lisa Woods

Joelton Middle876-5100Teresa Darlene Barnes

Johnson School291-6414Kathy E. BurkeField trip - TBA

Jones ElementaryPaideia Magnet291-6382Camille S. FlemmingBook'em

Joy, Tom Elementary262-6724Vicky J. Kelley

Kelley, A. Z. Elementary941-7535Sue RosinbumEFNEP/UT Extension

Kennedy, J. F. MiddleSchool501-7900Mary Hamblen

King, Martin Luther Jr.Magnet @ Historic PearlHigh329-8400Sarah A. Gudger

KIPP Academy Nashville226-4484Chantelle Stoxstill

Kirkpatrick ElementaryEnhanced Option School262-6708Alyce B. Simmons

Knowledge Academies800-6814Demia Espinal

Lakeview Elem. DesignCenter360-2912Terry Ayres

LEAD Middle352-1253Gerri Stewart

LEAD Academy High327-5422Norma Harris

Liberty CollegiateAcademy564-1965Amber Garner

Lillard, Robert E.Elem.@King's Lane876-5126Carol Carver

Litton, Isaac MiddleSchool262-6700Darlene J. GentryMartha O'Bryan Center

Lockeland Elem. DesignCenter258-1330Pam D. McClainNashville Public Library

Madison Middle687-4018Christie L. Jett

Major, Ruby Elem.232-2203Margaret A. Puckett

Maplewood High262-6770Vannosal Jordan

Marshall, ThurgoodMiddle941-7515Brenda P. RobertsBook'em

Maxwell, Henry Elem.333-7180Kathy Culwell

McCann AlternativeLearning Center298-8090Joyce H. Hicks

McGavock Elem.885-8912Janet Al-Hassan

McGavock High885-8850Lavonda JohnsonEntrepreneur CenterMetro Human RelationsCommission, TN BarAssoc., Volunteer StateCommunity College

McKissack Middle329-8170Sharon VergeDowntown historical sites

McMurray Middle333-5126Judy B. Walden

Meigs Middle Magnet271-3222Barbara L. Klausner

Mills, Dan Elem.262-6677Juanita G. HutchersonPiedmont Natural GasEast Nashville YMCA

MNPS Middle CollegeHigh @Nashville State353-3742Kimberley A. Presnell

MNPS Virtual School463-0188Sherry Hill x 3900

Moore, J.T. Middle298-8095Sherri L. Von RotzAdventure Science Ctr.

Moss, J. E. Elem.333-5200Joyce D. WilkeyNashville Zoo

Mt. View Elem.641-9393Debbie R. Therber

Murrell School298-8070Linda HockadayCenterstoneFrist Center for the ArtsIHOPWalmart

Napier Elem. EnhancedOption291-6400Nicole Buchanan

Nashville Big Picture High@ Martha Vaught353-2081Vickie CastroNotes for NotesRecording StudioStax Museum

Nashville Preparatory538-7284Kate Cooper

Nashville School of Arts291-6600Vickie Songer

Neely's Bend Elem.860-1471Linda S. Harp

Neely's Bend Middle860-1477Polly CauthenWKUMTSU

New Vision Academy360-1115Terri Leahey

Old Center Elem.859-8968Sheila M. Osborne

Oliver, Henry Middle332-3011Lylia Jane Hazzard

Overton High333-5135Mary YorkLipscomb College ofPharmacyLPMetro Human RelationsCommission

Paragon Mills Elem.333-5170Kim M.Young

Park Avenue Elem.Enhanced Option298-8412Rebecca M. GoodmanFUN Co.

Pearl-Cohn EntertainmentIndustry Magnet High329-8150Tamro D. Lewis

Pennington Elem.885-8918Lynn Pridy

Priest, Percy Elem.298-8416Lolita L. KinnardThe Science Guy

Robertson Academy333-5175

Rosebank Elem.262-6720Deborah A. McKeever

Rose Park MiddleMath/Science Magnet291-6405Janice M. Bass

Ross Elem.262-6728Dr. Angela ChapmanMartha O'Bryan Center

Shayne Elem.332-3020Sandra E. Rozell

Shwab Elem.262-6725Mary E. Pylant

Smithson-CraigheadAcademy228-9886Allison Driver

Smithson-CraigheadAcademy Middle868-0882Joanne Jaworski

Stanford ElementaryMontessori Design Center885-8822Connie Orstrom

STEM PreparatoryAcademy921-2200Wandalize Ruiz

Stratford STEM MagnetHigh242-6730Mary CartwrightVolunteer StateCommunity College

Stratton Elem.860-1486Tanya GatwoodNash. Zoo, Nash.Science MuseumThe Frist Ctr, Visit localcollege – APSU or MTSU

Sylvan Park Elem.Paideia Design Center298-8423Tammy R. Burns

The Academy at HickoryHollowSonya L. Dowell

The Academy at OldCockrill335-7913Carl Carter

The Academy at OpryMills810-8306Judith Vokes

The Cohn School298-6617Victor E. Hoggett

Tulip Grove Elem.885-8944Patricia D. Hickerson

Tusculum Elem.333-5179Peggy Reilly

Two Rivers Middle885-8931Dr. Shelly Dunaway

Una Elem.360-2921Tracy Pinkard

Warner Elem. EnhanceOption291-6395Alan MeguiarMetro Parks

West End Middle298-8425Patricia M. KetchumiCARE-TNWork Your Money

Westmeade Elem.353-2066Vicki L. Jones-Maddox

Whites Creek High876-5132Carolyn MaloneMetro Human RelationsCommission

Whitsitt Elem.333-5600Trudy Chandler

Wright Middle333-5189Torie Stokes

± We would like to thank the partners and organizations that agreed to assist a school with intersession.Contact the person listed below for more information about intersession plans at your child’s school.

± These are current matches that were finalized at press time.

Community Partners Matched with MNPS

Allen, Margaret Middle291-6385Donna P. Davis

Amqui Elem.612-3678Rachel WilliamsInvent Now Kids CampInvention

Antioch High641-5400Lori ScobeyMetro Human RelationsCommissionYMCA Latino Achievers

Antioch Middle333-5642Rita Ramsey

Apollo Middle333-5025Laschandar Brown

Bailey STEM MagnetMiddle262-6670Stacy Williams

Bass, W. A. LearningCenter298-3278Felicia Zagula

Baxter AlternativeLearning Center650-5381Kim Baker

Baxter, Jere Middle262-6710Dawn NelsonMonroe Carell Children'sHospital at Vanderbilt

Bellevue Middle662-3000Lisa Walton

Bellshire Elem. DesignCenter860-1452Barbara GardnerBook'em

Binkley, NormanElementary333-5037Tammy Dryden

Bordeaux ElementaryEnhanced Option291-6355Latasha Morris

Brick Church CollegePreparatory352-1253

Brick Church Middle262-6665Mary BennettHands on Nashville

Buena Vista Elem.Enhanced Option291-6762Cynthia HouseYMCA

Caldwell Elem. EnhancedOption291-6361Michael White

Cameron CollegePreparatory291-6365 x 6Maria Mansour

Cameron Middle291-6365Cari Bickel

Cane Ridge Elem.641-7824Ms. Donna WilburnMarathon PetroleumCompany, LP

Cane Ridge High687-4000Mary H. Charlton

Carter-Lawrence Elem.Magnet291-7333Charlotte FreemanYMCA

Chadwell Elem.860-1459Paulette DickersonMarathon PetroleumCompany, LP

Charlotte Park Elem.353-2006Ken LarkinYMCA

Churchwell, RobertMuseum Magnet Elem.687-4024Sheronda Freeman

Cockrill Elem.298-8075Linda Weatherly

Cohn Alternative LearningCenter298-6633Victor E. Hoggett

Cole Elem.333-5043Deborah Harris

Cotton, Hattie STEMMagnet Elem.262-6981Mildred Dobbins-Howse

Creswell Isaiah T. MiddleArts Magnet291-6515Angela B. Smith

Crieve Hall Elem.333-5059Donna CarsonNashville Farmers' MarketBicentennial Mall

Croft Middle DesignCenter332-0217Beverly BellNashville Zoo

Cumberland Elem.291-6370De'Jeane Croft

Dodson Elem.885-8806Olivia Matthews

Donelson Middle884-4080Ingrid FidlerWaste Management FieldTrip

Drexel Preparatory724-1670Denise Prather

DuPont Elem.847-7305Cathy Brown

DuPont Hadley Middle847-7300Michelle R. Osteen

DuPont Tyler Middle885-8827Dottie E. Howe

Eakin Elem.298-8076Nancy BainDragon Readers & WritersCamp with Vanderbilt

Early, John MuseumMagnet Middle291-6369Penny Blevins

East End Preparatory249-8834Renee Meza

East Nashville Magnet262-6947Steve Ball

Edison, Thomas A.Elementary501-8800Jennifer L. Jones

Fall-Hamilton Elem.Enhanced Option291-6380Linda Tatum

Gateway Elem.860-1465Patricia Cundiff

Glencliff Elem333-5105Joyce Vaughn

Glencliff High333-5070Schonita GordonFord NGLMetro Human RelationsCommissionMeharry Medical CollegeFord Ready, Safe, Drive

Glendale Elem. SpanishImmersion279-7970Shannon Beier

Glengarry Elem.360-2900Julie Hopkins

Glenn Elem. EnhancedOption262-6682Michael P. WhiteTennessee State MuseumThe Hermitage

Glenview Elem.360-2906Malorie McClerkin

Goodlettsville Elem.859-8950Kathleen Welch

Goodlettsville Middle859-8956Linda Barrett

Gower Elem.353-2012Brenda Sue Hatcher

Gra-Mar Middle262-6685Tamasa Pinkerton

Granbery Elem.333-5112Gail MondelliYMCA

Green, Alex Elem.876-5105Glenda Uselton

Green, Julia Elem.298-8082Lance HighInvent Now Kids CampInvention

Harpeth Valley Elem.662-3015Cynthia Evans

Harris-Hillman ExceptionalEducation298-8085Adora RossNashville Public LibraryNashville Zoo

Haynes MiddleHealth/Medical ScienceDesign Center262-6688G. Teresa ParrishBook'em

Haywood Elem.333-5118Caprice A. GivensBook'em

Head Middle Magnet329-8160Jacqueline B. TaylorHands on Nashville,YMCA

Hermitage Elem.885-8838Vera L. White

Hickman Elem.884-4020Yoshina Woods Giles

Hill, H. G. Middle353-2020Karen D. Barnes

Hillsboro High298-8400Jill Dupre'

Hillwood High353-2025Betty Whiteside

Howe, Cora School262-6675Barbara E. McEwenThe Frist Center,Adventure Science CenterNash. Volunteer Mission,Eastwood Neighbors

Hull-Jackson Elem.Montessori Magnet291-6601Mary E. Kelley

Hume-Fogg HighAcademic Magnet291-6300Suzanne Warner

Hunters Lane High860-1401Patricia ArnoldMetro Human RelationsCommission

Inglewood Elem.262-6697Yvonne Collins Chelton

Jackson, Andrew Elem.847-7317Tassie PughYMCA

Joelton Elem.876-5110Lisa Woods

Joelton Middle876-5100Teresa Darlene Barnes

Johnson School291-6414Kathy E. BurkeField trip - TBA

Jones ElementaryPaideia Magnet291-6382Camille S. FlemmingBook'em

Joy, Tom Elementary262-6724Vicky J. Kelley

Kelley, A. Z. Elementary941-7535Sue RosinbumEFNEP/UT Extension

Kennedy, J. F. MiddleSchool501-7900Mary Hamblen

King, Martin Luther Jr.Magnet @ Historic PearlHigh329-8400Sarah A. Gudger

KIPP Academy Nashville226-4484Chantelle Stoxstill

Kirkpatrick ElementaryEnhanced Option School262-6708Alyce B. Simmons

Knowledge Academies800-6814Demia Espinal

Lakeview Elem. DesignCenter360-2912Terry Ayres

LEAD Middle352-1253Gerri Stewart

LEAD Academy High327-5422Norma Harris

Liberty CollegiateAcademy564-1965Amber Garner

Lillard, Robert E.Elem.@King's Lane876-5126Carol Carver

Litton, Isaac MiddleSchool262-6700Darlene J. GentryMartha O'Bryan Center

Lockeland Elem. DesignCenter258-1330Pam D. McClainNashville Public Library

Madison Middle687-4018Christie L. Jett

Major, Ruby Elem.232-2203Margaret A. Puckett

Maplewood High262-6770Vannosal Jordan

Marshall, ThurgoodMiddle941-7515Brenda P. RobertsBook'em

Maxwell, Henry Elem.333-7180Kathy Culwell

McCann AlternativeLearning Center298-8090Joyce H. Hicks

McGavock Elem.885-8912Janet Al-Hassan

McGavock High885-8850Lavonda JohnsonEntrepreneur CenterMetro Human RelationsCommission, TN BarAssoc., Volunteer StateCommunity College

McKissack Middle329-8170Sharon VergeDowntown historical sites

McMurray Middle333-5126Judy B. Walden

Meigs Middle Magnet271-3222Barbara L. Klausner

Mills, Dan Elem.262-6677Juanita G. HutchersonPiedmont Natural GasEast Nashville YMCA

MNPS Middle CollegeHigh @Nashville State353-3742Kimberley A. Presnell

MNPS Virtual School463-0188Sherry Hill x 3900

Moore, J.T. Middle298-8095Sherri L. Von RotzAdventure Science Ctr.

Moss, J. E. Elem.333-5200Joyce D. WilkeyNashville Zoo

Mt. View Elem.641-9393Debbie R. Therber

Murrell School298-8070Linda HockadayCenterstoneFrist Center for the ArtsIHOPWalmart

Napier Elem. EnhancedOption291-6400Nicole Buchanan

Nashville Big Picture High@ Martha Vaught353-2081Vickie CastroNotes for NotesRecording StudioStax Museum

Nashville Preparatory538-7284Kate Cooper

Nashville School of Arts291-6600Vickie Songer

Neely's Bend Elem.860-1471Linda S. Harp

Neely's Bend Middle860-1477Polly CauthenWKUMTSU

New Vision Academy360-1115Terri Leahey

Old Center Elem.859-8968Sheila M. Osborne

Oliver, Henry Middle332-3011Lylia Jane Hazzard

Overton High333-5135Mary YorkLipscomb College ofPharmacyLPMetro Human RelationsCommission

Paragon Mills Elem.333-5170Kim M.Young

Park Avenue Elem.Enhanced Option298-8412Rebecca M. GoodmanFUN Co.

Pearl-Cohn EntertainmentIndustry Magnet High329-8150Tamro D. Lewis

Pennington Elem.885-8918Lynn Pridy

Priest, Percy Elem.298-8416Lolita L. KinnardThe Science Guy

Robertson Academy333-5175

Rosebank Elem.262-6720Deborah A. McKeever

Rose Park MiddleMath/Science Magnet291-6405Janice M. Bass

Ross Elem.262-6728Dr. Angela ChapmanMartha O'Bryan Center

Shayne Elem.332-3020Sandra E. Rozell

Shwab Elem.262-6725Mary E. Pylant

Smithson-CraigheadAcademy228-9886Allison Driver

Smithson-CraigheadAcademy Middle868-0882Joanne Jaworski

Stanford ElementaryMontessori Design Center885-8822Connie Orstrom

STEM PreparatoryAcademy921-2200Wandalize Ruiz

Stratford STEM MagnetHigh242-6730Mary CartwrightVolunteer StateCommunity College

Stratton Elem.860-1486Tanya GatwoodNash. Zoo, Nash.Science MuseumThe Frist Ctr, Visit localcollege – APSU or MTSU

Sylvan Park Elem.Paideia Design Center298-8423Tammy R. Burns

The Academy at HickoryHollowSonya L. Dowell

The Academy at OldCockrill335-7913Carl Carter

The Academy at OpryMills810-8306Judith Vokes

The Cohn School298-6617Victor E. Hoggett

Tulip Grove Elem.885-8944Patricia D. Hickerson

Tusculum Elem.333-5179Peggy Reilly

Two Rivers Middle885-8931Dr. Shelly Dunaway

Una Elem.360-2921Tracy Pinkard

Warner Elem. EnhanceOption291-6395Alan MeguiarMetro Parks

West End Middle298-8425Patricia M. KetchumiCARE-TNWork Your Money

Westmeade Elem.353-2066Vicki L. Jones-Maddox

Whites Creek High876-5132Carolyn MaloneMetro Human RelationsCommission

Whitsitt Elem.333-5600Trudy Chandler

Wright Middle333-5189Torie Stokes

10As a parent you have many important priorities when itcomes to your child. You need to keep your child safe, healthy,and loved. In today's hectic world, we often spend so muchtime engaged on those priorities we forget another importantarea -- mental stimulation. As parents we need to engage ourchildren's minds as well as their bodies in order for them togrow and learn. One of the best ways to achieve this goal isthrough reading.

There are a number of reasons why you should read to yourchild. If you are already reading to your child on a daily basisthen these reasons should strengthen your resolve and if

you are regularly reading to your child they should challenge you todo so:

1. A carefully selected story challenges and engages your child'smind. Through books your child can not only re-live experiences intheir own life but also learn and experience cultures and events farremoved from their current scope.

2. Reading out loud demonstrates what good reading sounds like andprovides a goal for the child's literacy efforts. As your child learns toread, he or she will need role models to follow. Shouldn't you be one ofthem?

3. Sharing a variety of books improves your child's knowledge oflanguage including vocabulary, sentence structure, andpronunciation. The more your child knows about words andlanguage then the more knowledge and experience she will have todraw upon while learning to read and the easier it will be for her tolearn.

4. Reading with your child helps the child connect print words andmeaning. Children learn to read many words simply through repeatedexposure. It is not enough to simply provide words and instead thewordsmust also beplaced in context.

5. Reading demonstrates how a book works, such as that we read abook from front cover to back cover and a page from top to bottom,and a line from left to right. Those of us with long experience withbooks take this knowledge for granted but young children need tolearn these simple rules.

6. A well-written story stimulates your child's imagination andcreativity which can foster their own creative efforts and play.

7. Reading a variety of stories helps children learn how storystructure and narrative works which will help in literacy aswell as social interaction. Human beings use storytelling andnarrative in our professional and personal interactions andthe people who have the best grasp of narrative techniqueare often the most successful in these areas. Give your childan edge.

8. Making literacy a priority in your life will demonstrate itsimportance to your child so they will make it a priority intheirs. If your child never sees you read then why would theythink it is important?

9. Reading to a child also promotes physical contact as yourchild sits on your lap or cuddles beside you. It provides anotheropportunity to strengthen your bond with your child.

10. Listening to the human voice can be very soothing andespecially when it is the voice of a loved one. It can helplower stress levels and bring comfort. Children face manystresses during the day just as do adults. You might findtaking the time to read to your child not only reduces theirstress level but yours as well.

You should make reading to your child a part of your regulardaily routine but also include spontaneous opportunities aswell. Not only will these moments draw you closer to yourchild and provide lasting memories but you are also givingyour child benefits that will impact their entire life.

Ten Good Reasons to Read to Your Children

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