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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.

End of Year State Testing Update for Students in Grades 3-5
As a result of the winter ice storm, there has been an update to the end of year state testing schedule for our 3rd-5th grade students.  Instead of beginning on Tuesday, April 14th, testing will now begin on Monday, April 20th.
Below is the updated TNReady Schedule:
ELA
Monday, April 20: ELA Subpart 1
Tuesday, April 21: ELA Subparts 2 & 3
Wednesday, April 22: ELA Subpart 4
Math
Tuesday, April 28: Math Subpart 1
Wednesday, April 29: Math Subparts 2 & 3
Science
Thursday, April 30: Science

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 session
Tennis and Lunch: $100
Lunch 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

Pre-K and Kindergarten Popsicle Party
Please help spread the word to families with rising Pre-K or Kindergarten students!

 2026 FIELD DAY IS ALMOST HERE!

Calling All Tiger Families!
We need YOUR help to make our very first Field Day & Cinco de Mayo at the new Percy Priest School campus one for the record books! Field Day 2026 is on MAY 8th and is all about big smiles, high energy, and unforgettable memories for our kiddos—and we can’t do it without our amazing Tiger community!
 Good news: This year we’re offering two volunteer time slots, so you can pitch in and still enjoy walking around, cheering, and soaking up the fun with your child during their grade’s events. Anyone that is signed up to volunteer for field day is welcome to join Dr. Young and the entire school for the House Meeting/pep rally that morning as well! Pick the time that works best for you!
Volunteer Times:
K–2: 9:30–11:00
Grades 3–5: 12:00–2:00
NEW THIS YEAR! We’re kicking off Field Day with an all‑school Pep Rally + House Meeting from 8:10–9:10 AM! Parents who are signed up to volunteer for field day are welcome to join us as the whole school gets fired up for everyone’s favorite day of the year!
 Rain Plan: Our make‑up date is May 15th—but let’s all cross our fingers (and toes!) for sunshine!
Thanks for being part of what makes Percy Priest such a special place. Let’s make this Field Day one our Tigers will never forget!
Questions please reach out to laurengcopeland@gmail.com or krutbrown@gmail.com

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!

This is a 2-step reservation process that requires both steps for a guaranteed reservation.
Step 1-

Sign up here:

Step 2: pay for your reservation:
We will reach out to approve verbiage and design!


How to Stay Connected

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