PPE PTO Newsletter – April 10th, 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 11th: A Night of Wonder – Spring Auction
- April 14th: Second chance auction online for any remaining items from Spring Auction
- April 16th: Papa Johns Pizza Night
- 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 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
TOMORROW NIGHT!!!
Silent Auction: Bidding is LIVE and ends Saturday, 4/11 at 10pm. The more people who view the auction catalog, the more PPE benefits, so please share the link to the auction with family, friends, your books club, your church, your pickleball club! Grade level party tickets are a fixed price, limited quantity item so take care of this purchase now. The list of items is full of incredible variety, so get your Watchlist fine-tuned now!
Auction Party: Weekend weather looks gorgeous with 100% chance of a great time for Saturday night’s A Night of Wonder auction party. Can’t wait to make amazing memories while supporting vital PPE programs and staff Saturday night at 6pm! Tickets sales have closed and, quick reminder, Richland Country Club is a cash-only facility so once your drink tickets have been redeemed (get a pic with the Drink Dress!), please have cash on hand for the bar.
Please help the event run smoothly by volunteering for a short shift: VOLUNTEER
Live Auction: The exclusive items for our live auction are truly special: Whiskey House Nashville Private Tasting Experience for 10, Slime Dr. Young, and Principal for the Day! Live auction is only available to bidders present at the party around 8:30pm and must be prepared to checkout using a credit card immediately after the auction closes around 9pm.
Second Chance Auction: In the event there are items that come in too late to add to the auction catalog before bidding, grade level parties with tickets remaining, or anything that doesn’t happen to be won in the 4/11 silent auction, a “Second Chance Auction” will take place Tuesday, April 14th and conclude Thursday, April 16th. A Link and info will be provided via the Remind texts and social media if this auction goes live.
Thank you A Night of Wonder VIP Sponsors!!
Duck Derby: NEW THIS YEAR! On May 17th, get ready to quack loud and proud for your rubber duck racing down Otter Creek! Ducks can be adopted through the silent auction and again in May as the Derby nears. Prepare to cheer louder than geese migrating for the winter since both the FIRST DUCK AND LAST DUCK will win prizes. All proceeds benefit the PPE PTO. Race will be on the same afternoon as the Tiger Dash Fun Run so there is more fun for all to enjoy.
TCAP TESTING SCHEDULE – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
We need proctor volunteers! Please sign up here.
End of Year State Testing Update for Students in Grades 3-5As 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:ELAMonday, April 20: ELA Subpart 1Tuesday, April 21: ELA Subparts 2 & 3Wednesday, April 22: ELA Subpart 4MathTuesday, April 28: Math Subpart 1Wednesday, April 29: Math Subparts 2 & 3ScienceThursday, April 30: Science
STOCK THE TEACHER’S LOUNGE!
**Please help us stock the teacher lounges for the remainder of the year!!!**
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! We are asking for one final push to stock the lounges so that teachers can stay caffeinated for the remainder of the year! The Amazon wish list is here. Cokes, chocolates, iced coffees are the favorites so keep that in mind on your next Costco outing 😉 you may drop off items at the front desk. THANK YOU!!
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.
2026 FIELD DAY IS ALMOST HERE!
Calling All Tiger Families! 
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. Pick the time that works best for you!
Volunteer Times:
NEW THIS YEAR! We’re kicking off Field Day with an all‑school Pep Rally + House Meeting from 8:10–9:10 AM! Parents 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! 
Kindergarten Readiness Camp 2026
Come one and all to see & learn…everyone will take a turn!
Sign up fast ~ don’t delay! Chase those ‘butterflies’ away! SIGN UP HERE
What: Kindergarten Readiness Camp
Where: Percy Priest Elementary
When: July 21 & 22 from 9 a.m.-noon (Tuesday and Wednesday)
-Get a ‘Sneak Peek’ at a day in the life of a kindergartner!
-Meet new friends!
-Engage in hands-on learning experiences!
-Tour the school, playground, visit ‘kinder’ classrooms, and so much more!Session Fee: $125
**NO NEED FOR PAYMENT AT THIS TIME. WE WILL CONFIRM YOUR REGISTRATION AND REQUEST PAYMENT END OF JUNE.**For any further questions regarding Kindergarten, please contact newfamiliesppe@gmail.com 🙂
Spaces limited! First come, first serve!
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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