PPE PTO Newsletter – October 23rd, 2026
Art by McKeel Lucas
Important Dates
Note: Dates are subject to change. The BEST way to stay updated is with our PTO Google Calendar – view and subscribe here!
Please note: We are in the busiest season of community fundraising partnerships from Charleston Wrap to Titans game tickets info coming soon! Please make sure to read all the way to the bottom of the newsletter for these updates.
- October 25th: Trunk or Treat 2-4pm PPE parking lot
- October 27th: PPE Skate Night at Brentwood Skate
- October 28th: Picture Day Part 2: Class and Make-Ups
- October 30th: Class Harvest Parties
- October 30th: Next house meeting (wear house tshirts!)
- October 30th: INVEST participation winner monster mash parties for kindergarten and 2nd grade
- November 1st: Nashville SC + PPE Game
- November 3rd: No school and Parent Teacher Conferences
- November 10th: Art Show
- November 11th: No School (Veterans Day)
- November 12-13: Grandfriends Day
- November 16th: Green Hills Grille Spirit Night
SCHOOL UPDATES
STOCK THE TEACHER’S LOUNGE!
**Please help us stock the teacher lounges!!!**
Thank you SO Much for all of the ways you have generously showed the staff at Percy Priest how much we love and appreciate them! Please help us stock the lounge for these final 9 weeks before winter break. The Amazon wish list is here. Cokes, chocolates, iced coffees are the favorites so keep that in mind on your next Costco outing.
TRUNK OR TREAT!
Our 2nd Annual PPE Trunk or Treat is on Sunday, October 25th from 2-4pm! Dress up in your costume and collect candy from the decorated trunks of cars. This is a fun, free event for the whole family!
WE NEED CANDY!
If you are not hosting a trunk, please donate candy! Read this, pop in the car and go drop off some candy if you’re able!
TRUNK VOLUNTEERS: You should have received an email from SignUp Genius with all the details for Sunday, but if you’re missing it please reach out to comm@percypriest.org and we will get you all of your information.
THE 2026 ARTOME ART SHOW
Art Show: Celebrating America! Red, White, Blue – We Thank You!
Join us for a special showcase of student artwork inspired by the landscapes, symbols, and artists of the USA and North America. Stroll through the gallery of 700+ framed art pieces (framing by Artome) displayed in the PPE cafeteria on Tuesday, November 10th from 5-7pm. Celebrate our young artists’ creativity, stop by the photobooth for a picture with Dr. A., and consider purchasing a framed piece for $35 to keep as a special memento. Reproductions can also be purchased and make treasured gifts for loved ones. All proceeds benefit the PPE PTO.
As we approach Veterans Day, we’ll invite students to stop by the gratitude station during the Art Show to write a thank you note or decorate a bookmark for local veterans. The handmade tokens of appreciation will be delivered to Operation Stand Down Tennessee the morning of Veterans Day as a small way to honor those who have served our country.
Keep an eye out for a volunteer signup coming soon with opportunities to help decorate for the show, manage the gratitude station, or distribute cookies at the treat table. Please email Art Show Chair, Kristen Freude at kristen.freude@gmail.com if you’re interested in helping in advance or have questions.
It’s BACK! Cue the BOOK FAIR nostalgia!
PPE’s 2026 Scholastic Book Fair will run November 2nd -November 13th .
The Scholastic Book Fair is a rite of passage, iykyk. The happiest memories! Thanks for helping give your child a lifelong love of story AND for tolerating your kids’ requests for ewallets and alllllll the scented erasers and posters that are sure to enter your home. 😉
Digital ewallets: We are only using ewallets for students’ purchases this year. You can add funds to your students’ ewallet throughout the week of the fair from any device – no need to print it out, we can see it instantly from our end. We are not accepting cash this year. Add funds HERE.
Share the Fair: When you set up an eWallet, there is an option to donate to the “Share the Fair”. Donations will ensure that every Percy Priest student has the opportunity to shop the fair. We don’t want anyone to go home without books. Thank you, thank you for your kindness!
Parent Shopping: We will be open on Parent-Teacher Conference Day from 8-3 on Tuesday, November 3rd.
Grandfriends’ Day: The book fair will be open for students to shop with their Grandparents and Special Friends when they visit PPE on Thursday, November 12th and Friday, November 13th.
We CAN accept credit cards this year -HURRAH! Thank you for your patience last year. Volunteers: Want to volunteer to help with bookfair on Grandfriends’ Day? Email Ms. Stuart. Don’t hesitate to reach out (emily.stuart@mnps.org) with any questions.
GRANDFRIENDS DAY 2026
November 12-13: GrandFriends Days!
Our annual GrandFriends Days are around the corner! We’re thrilled to invite grandparents and special friends to join us for a heartwarming celebration of our children!
Each visit will include:
- A musical performance by the children
- A visit to their classroom
- A stop at the Book Fair in the library
Please help us spread the word and encourage your loved ones to RSVP. We can’t wait to welcome them and share this special day together!
Thursday, November 12th (grades Pre-K-2)
*Kindergarten program starts at 9 am (check in begins at 8:30 am)
*2nd grade program starts at 10:15 am (check in begins at 9:45 am)
*1st grade program starts at 11:30 am (check in begins at 11 am)
* Pre-K program starts at 1 pm (check in begins at 12:40 pm)Friday, November 13th (grades 3-5)
*3rd grade program starts at 9 am (check in begins at 8:30 am)
*5th grade program starts at 10:15 am (check in begins at 9:45 am)
* 4th grade program starts at 11:30 am (check in begins at 11 am)*****To ensure a smooth check in, we ask that you RSVP to GrandFriendsPPE@gmail.com by November 10th with the following information:
Name of grandfriend(s)
Name of student(s)
Name of teacher(s)
Grade of child(ren)VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We are also still needing more volunteers to help during the program. If you would like to lend a hand, sign up here!
HERO PANTRY FOOD DRIVE
Please look out for a flyer in your Friday folders with grocery lists by house!
GRADE LEVEL PARENT PARTIES
1st and 3rd grade party details coming soon!!
PRE-K MOMS NIGHT
THE CHESS PROGRAM HAS SPOTS AVAILABLE!
FUNDRAISERS
ROAR STORE ONLINE IS LIVE!
PAINT THE ROCK IS BACK!
Paint the Rock: grab your brushes, we have an exciting new opportunity! Paint the PPE rock to share your Tiger’s special event! Sign ups are now open through December 19th.
UPCOMING FUNDRAISERS
PPE SKATE NIGHT
PPE NIGHT AT NASHVILLE SC!
CHARLESTON WRAP IS COMING!
MINTED HOLIDAY CARD DISCOUNT
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