PPE PTO Newsletter – Friday, March 27th 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!
- March 31st: PPE Pre-k applications due
- April 3rd: Spring Holiday (students do not report)
- April 9th: Talent Show 5pm
- April 11th: A Night of Wonder – 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 11th: Green Hills Grille Spirit Night
- May 17th: Duck Derby (new spring auction item) and Tiger Dash!
SCHOOL UPDATES
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
BOXCAR DEMOLITION HELP NEEDED!
Please email presidentsppe@gmail.com if you can volunteer to help Ms. Stuart disassemble the wonderful boxcar from Read-A-Thon!
TALENT SHOW – Thursday, April 9th
Hey Parents! It is talent show time again! We love seeing our Tigers shine and this year will be no different! Please sign up here and make sure you to add your song files to this document when you have them. Sign ups will close March 18 and rehearsals will be held in early April. We would like to limit each grade to no more than 10 acts and the time limit is two minutes. Encourage your kids to bring their talents, whatever they may be…comedy, magic, poetry, etc. I am so excited to see them on the stage! If you are a parent and you would like to help, please email me directly- akpons@gmail.com
TIGER TENNIS SOCIAL – SAVE THE DATE FRIDAY APRIL 24TH
TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR A NIGHT OF WONDER SPRING AUCTION
Auction Party: Tickets ON SALE NOW (here) for A Night of Wonder, April 11th 6pm-11pm. Finding childcare can be a challenge but this is the time to call in all the favors to be at the party! How often do you have the chance to get a glass of wine from a lady wearing a Drink Dress? Or watch a card trick thisclose to your face and still have no idea HOW the trick worked?! Snag your ticket for an incredible party that makes a major impact on the school community from supporting Specials classes supplies to events like Grandfriends Day and Talent Show.
LIVE AUCTION: Thrilled to announce that Whiskey House Nashville will provide a Whiskey House Nashville Private Tasting Experience for 10! This is a unique opportunity to experience an unforgettable night at Whiskey House Nashville, home to the largest collection of open bottles of whiskey in the United States. Surrounded by 7,200 bottles (and growing!) and led by a Whiskey House Trustee, you’ll taste rare and highly sought-after whiskey in one of America’s most coveted whiskey destinations. Happy dance for this announcement plus both PPE Experiences, Principal for a Day and Slime Dr. Young returning in the Live Auction. 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.
Silent Auction: Prepare to be floored by the variety and awesomeness that is the supporters of PPE because this year’s online auction catalog is INCREDIBLE. There is more variety than ever while fan favorites return. And, drum roll please…the watch list feature is back! Woo Hoo! We are back to using CausePilot so if you already have an account you are ahead of the game, but it’s also easy to create one (credit card required) so nothing to sweat about. Link will be shared soon to preview the amazing collection (bidding opens 4/9 at 5pm) where all proceeds make a giant impact on our young Tigers.
YEARBOOK – LAST DAY TO ORDER IS TODAY
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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