The Tanner Times

Parents,

I hope everyone is having a great start to the week. Here's the latest news....

*Harvest Party - Our harvest party is from 1:05-2:05 on Tuesday, October 31st. Students are not allowed to wear their Halloween costumes at school.

*Grandfriend's Day - Our Grandfriend's Day activities are from 8:30-10:00 on Wednesday, November 8th. Registration begins at 8:30. Grandfriends will have the opportunity to view the program in the cafeteria at 9:00, visit their grandchild's classroom, and check out the book fair. It should be a fun day!

*Book Fair - The Literati book fair is November 3rd - 9th. Here is all of the important info....

PPE’s 2023 Literati Book Fair will run Friday, November 3rd-Thursday, November 9th .

ONLINE Gift Cards: We highly encourage families to use the Literati Book Fair ONLINE gift cards. Gift cards are a safe and secure alternative to cash. You can add funds to your

students’ gift card account. Then, when they come to the fair, we’ll look up their name and use their online gift card. No cash or physical card needed! Please help us make the fair run smoothly by utilizing this fabulous tool (taking your child’s piggy bank cash and adding it to the online gift card would be especially helpful) Buy gift cards here: https://efairs.literati.com/ or use the QR code.

Family Night: We will be open for families to shop from 4:30-6:30 on Monday, November 6th.  Come one! Come all!  

 

Grandparents’/Special Friends’ Day: The book fair will be open for students to shop with their Grandparents and Special Friends when they visit PPE on Wednesday, November 8th and Thursday, November 9th.  

Volunteers: Want to be a part of our Book Fair? We’d love to have you! Please use the QR code to access our Sign Up Genius.  

Online Fair: Can’t make the fair? No worries! Shop for exciting new books online and create student wishlists to share with friends and family at https://efairs.literati.com/?school=percy-priest-elementary-school-nashville-tn

Let me know if you have any questions. Have a great week!

Brad Tanner

PPE

The Tanner Times

Parents,

I hope you all had a great weekend. There is a lot going on over the next couple of weeks, so please make sure you read through everything carefully. Here's the latest news...

*Field Trip - Our field trip to Cheekwood is tomorrow, October 24th. Students need to bring a lunch unless you signed them up for a school lunch on the field trip permission form. Please make sure your child has comfortable walking shoes and their yellow PPE t-shirt. We will leave the school at around 9:30 and should return shortly after 12:00. 

*Field Trip Chaperones - Please contact me if you signed up to be a chaperone for tomorrow's field trip. I want to make sure the adults I have listed are still planning on attending. Chaperones will need to meet us at Cheekwood by 9:45. Per MNPS policy siblings are not allowed to attend. The cost for attending is $22, which can be paid at the Cheekwood entrance. 

*Picture Day - Wednesday is retake and class picture day. 

*Leggings - Please make sure your kiddos have skirts or skorts over their leggings. Leggings are not to be worn by themselves.

*Class Allergy - Please be mindful of dairy and egg allergies when deciding on what birthday treats you are bringing in for your child's birthday. There is a student with both of those allergies in the classroom. You can always contact me if you are not sure what to send in. Birthday treats should be passed out during their lunch period.

*Spelling Words - We will not have spelling words this week due to the field trip and conference day on Friday. I will still be sending a math sheet in their homework folders.

*Conferences - Friday is our conference day. Students do not report to school.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Have a great week!

Brad Tanner

PPE

The Tanner Times

Parents,

I hope you all had a wonderful break! Here's the latest class news....

*Pumpkin - Let me know if you have a pumpkin that can be spared. We are going to do a few different activities with pumpkins and pumpkin seeds next week. I figured I would check with you all before I picked up a couple for the classroom. I can promise you that the pumpkin will not be returned in one piece.  :)

*Independence - One area I like to focus on each year is independence. I find that it helps our classroom run smoothly and builds up their confidence. This month's focus is shoe tying. Can your child tie their shoes on their own? If not, please make sure you are practicing this skill at home. This will help them and their teacher at the same time!

*Conferences - Conferences are on Friday, October 27th. Click on this link to snag one of the last available slots. I can also meet with you on a different date if you are not available on the 27th. 

*Behavior Focus - We are focusing on treating others with kindness and respect in the classroom. Ask your child if they think they are treating others with kindness and respect. Also, make sure your child feels empowered to communicate to their friends and to me if they feel they are not being treated with kindness and respect. 

Let me know if you have any questions. Have a great week! 

Brad Tanner

The Tanner Times

Parents,

I hope you all are having a great start to fall! We are making great progress towards our academic and behavior goals as we near the end of the 1st quarter. Here is the latest news...

*Homework/Spelling: There will not be any spelling words or homework this week. We will resume both after the break.

*Field Trips: There are still a few students that have not paid for the field trips to Cheekwood, TPAC, and the in-house visit from the Nashville Zoo. Please click on this link to pay for those trips.

*Walk to School: Walk to School Day will be held on Wednesday, October 4th. Families are invited to join on the pathway on the corner of Otter Creek and Robert E. Lee at 7:30AM. We will walk to school as a group along the pathway. All students must be accompanied by an adult. 

*Navigator Day: Navigator Day is this Wednesday, October 4th. Students are encouraged to wear their yellow PPE shirts.

*No School: There is no school on Friday, October 6th.

Have a great week!

Brad Tanner

PPE