PPE PTO Newsletter – April 17th, 2026

Important Dates
Note: Dates are subject to change. The BEST way to stay updated is with our PTO Google Calendar – view and subscribe here!
- April 20-22: First week of TCAP testing
- April 21st: Chill N’ Ice Cream Fundraiser (more info below)
- April 24th: Tennis Social
- April 27-29: Second week of TCAP testing
- May 3rd: Incoming kindergarten and pre-k popsicle party
- May 8th – FIELD DAY! See below
- May 11th: Green Hills Grille Spirit Night
- May 17th: Duck Derby (new spring auction item) and Tiger Dash!
SCHOOL UPDATES
THANK YOU FOR AN AMAZING NIGHT OF WONDER

A Night of Wonder was spectacular fun! The party and auctions were a major team effort. Thank you to our committee for your tremendous time and help in making this a truly amazing benefit for PPE: Emory Erwin, Erin Francis, Anna Hollingsworth, Lauren Saxena, Justine Schwartz, and Drew Sensing. Chair: Kristen Freude
Our amazing vendors: Richland Country Club, East Coast Entertainment (RYTHM, our live music), Beyond Wings, Ramtin, the Magician, Pump it Up Balloons, Letter Bright, Nashville Photobooth Company, and PPE’s own Drew Sensing made a beautiful backdrop with props that added a festive, wondrous touch to the evening. John Vidilakis, our in-house PPE live auctioneer, brought the energy and helped raise meaningful funds for our school community. And thank you to the PPE social media lead, Leslie Wigger, for doing an amazing just promoting the event beforehand. Thank you to all the guests who came out to enjoy the party!
Grade Level Party Dates and Locations:
Kindergarten Girls: Thurs 5/21 at 11:45am at Simmons Home
Kindergarten Boys: Sun 5/17 at 1pm at Climb Nashville West
1st Grade Girls: Sun 5/31 at 2pm at Brentwood Splash Park
1st Grade Boys: Fri 6/19 at 3:30pm at Hollingsworth Home
2nd Grade Girls: Thurs 5/21 at 5pm at Rivera home
2nd Grade Boys: Wed 5/20 at 5pm at Saitta Home
3rd Grade Girls: Wed 5/20 at 4pm at Kaiser Home
3rd Grade Boys: Thurs 5/21 at 11:45am at Moore Home
4th Grade Girls: Wed 5/20 at 3:30pm at Gessell Home
4th Grade Boys: Fri 5/8 at 5pm at Saitta Home
5th Grade Girls: Sun 5/17 at 5pm at Terrell Home
5th Grade Boys: Thurs 5/21 at 11:45am at Liza Crosby’s Parents’ Home
Auction Items: Physical items are available for pick-up in the Community Room. Beginning next week, small items/certificates will be sent home in student backpacks unless other arrangements are made. Electronic items will be sent via email in the coming weeks. If you have questions, email PercyPriestAuction@gmail.com.
Thank you A Night of Wonder VIP Sponsors!!
Liza Crosby with East Coast Entertainment
Hattie B’s Hot Chicken
Pella Windows & Doors Nashville
K. McCarthy
Camel Car Wash
Blaine
Osborne State Farm
Gary Austin Advertising
TCAP TESTING SCHEDULE – A FEW MORE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
We need proctor volunteers! Please sign up here.

PLEASE CONGRATULATE OUR MAYOR’S ART SHOW WINNERS
You may go in person to the Frist Art Museum April 25th – May 10th to see the art works by our PPE Mayor’s Art Show finalists this year.


TIGER TENNIS SOCIAL – RSVP NOW!

Tiger Tennis Social
The annual Percy Priest Tiger Tennis Social is set for April 24th (rain date May 1st) at Seven Hills Pool & Tennis Club. Click here to reserve your spot for the morning session (geared for beginner to intermediate players), the afternoon session (geared for intermediate to advanced players), or just join us for lunch! Whether you’re picking up a racquet for the first time (or the first time in a long time) or just want to enjoy a day in the sunshine, this event is for you!
24 spots available at each sessionTennis and Lunch: $100Lunch Only: $35
This is an RSVP form. The first 24 participants to RSVP for each session will receive an invoice to pay ahead of the event. Lunch only tickets are not limited. Check in for the morning session will begin at 9am for clinic from 9:30am to 11am. Lunch will be available from 11am -12pm with the afternoon session from 12pm to 1:30pm.
FOREST HILLS PATHWAY PARTY
April 19th from 2-4pm
Join the community for a fun filled event to celebrate our amazing pathway and green space right next to our school.


INCOMING PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN POPSICLE PARTY

2026 FIELD DAY IS ALMOST HERE!

FUNDRAISERS
ROAR STORE IS READY FOR YOUR ONLINE ORDERS!

Come check out the new items and order your ROAR store goodies in a size up to fit for next year, too!
SMALL FUNDRAISERS
CHILL’N ICE CREAM NIGHT

Paint the Rock: grab your brushes, we have an exciting new opportunity! Paint the PPE rock to share your Tiger’s special event!
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