PPE PTO Newsletter – February 6th, 2026
We hope that most of you have had power restored to your homes and that you are settling back into a feeling of normalcy. We know that not everyone has power, and that some families have a long road ahead of them with storm repairs. If you need anything at all, we want to make sure every person reading this knows how earnest we are when we say we’re here to help – please reach out to your PTO (presidentsppe@gmail.com or comm@percypriest.org). We hope to see you all soon. Stay safe.
Other Resources For Support During This Time
Here are Nashville’s emergency resources, including rides to warming shelters and phone numbers to call if you’re in need.
Local hotels offering discounts for those impacted by the storms.
Important Dates
Note: Dates are subject to change. The BEST way to stay updated is with our PTO Google Calendar – view and subscribe here!
- February 9th – 12th: Used book sale
- February 10th: Brentwood Skate Night (more info below)
- February 12th: Percy’s Reading Party
- February 16th: Students Report (previously stockpiled professional development day)
- February 17th: Read-a-thon begins!
- February 19th: Papa Johns Pizza Night
- February 23-27th: Rescheduled Teacher Appreciation Week
- February 27th: Rescheduled Family Dance
SCHOOL UPDATES
TIGER CLUB SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION OPENS TODAY
Please see below for details on camp sessions and download your form here. to be turned into Tiger Club or the Tiger Club Mailbox in the front office.
It’s Time for the Used Book Sale!
Read-a-thon is almost here, so it’s time for the kids to stock up on those books. The Used Book
Sale is here to help.
The sale will take place next week, February 9 – 12 th .
Students are able to shop during the school day, and for the first time ever, it will also be open
during Percy’s Reading Party!
Monday – Wednesday, each book is $1. Thursday during the school day, the books will be $.50
each. Cash only!
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! SIGN UP HERE
Feel free to reach out to Jamie Kuhlman, jamiekuhlman@gmail.com, or Avery
VanPelt, avery.t.vanpelt@gmail.com, with any questions!
- 6 to 8 wooden pallets
- A large wood or sturdy cardboard shipping container approximately 7- 8 feet tall by 10 to 12 feet long.
- (or anything that can be made into a giant box that students can enter)
- A gallon of deep red paint
- Trains & Tracks: Wooden/Brio style preferred.
- Train Table: Any size!
- Tree Stumps: Tree sections for “forest stools” (standard seat height).
Our 2026 Read-a-Thon is coming fast! We are looking for the following items to bring our library “stations” to life:
MNPS Start Time Change for 2026-2027 School Year
New start and end times for schools that are part of the normal tier schedule will be:
- High schools: 7:25 a.m. – 2:25 p.m.
- Elementary schools and Early Learning Centers: 8:10 a.m. – 3:10 p.m.
- Middle schools: 8:55 a.m. – 3:55 p.m.
Promising Scholars – Save the date!
STOCK THE LOUNGE
We specifically are in need of Clorox/Lysol Wipes and anything on the below wish list. Thank you!
RESCHEDULED TO FEBRUARY 27TH
ATTENTION LACROSSE PLAYERS!
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 2026 PPE AUCTION PARTY
Silent Auction: Perhaps hosting adults isn’t your jam but you can’t get enough of “Six SEEEEEVEN!” and are willing to host a Grade Level Party!! You don’t have to include Brain rot to make a memorable party for our students (don’t tell them I said that). Grade Level Parties are hosted by one or more people for students, typically one for girls and one for boys, per grade. The more students that can be included, the better. The host(s) decide a theme, location, date, time, number of guests, and cover the cost of the party.
Pool parties are popular but there are loads of ways to help the students make awesome memories and stay dry. Once cleared with the PPE Auction Committee Chair, the party will be listed in the online silent auction catalog as a “Buy it Now” option with a limited number of tickets available. All proceeds go directly to PPE. Kids have had a blast at slime parties, NFL draft parties, arts & crafts parties, and more! Interested in hosting a party? Email Kristen at PercyPriestAuction@gmail.com.
Auction Party: Tickets to PPE’s A Night of Wonder slated for April 11 from 6-11pm will go on sale very soon for a spectacularly fun night where funds raised directly impact our PPE students. You won’t want to miss the cirque-style performers from Beyond Wings, Magician Ramtin sharing excitement and wonder with guests, or incredible live music/DJ from RHYTHM!
YEARBOOK – SUBMIT PHOTOS!
FUNDRAISERS
SMALL FUNDRAISERS
Brentwood Skate 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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