PPE PTO Newsletter – September 12, 2025
Art by George Truex, 4th Grade
2025-2026 Navigator Day Shirt Design Winner
New Doors, Same Roars!
Important Dates
Note: Dates are subject to change. The BEST way to stay updated is with our PTO Google Calendar – view and subscribe here!
- September 12th: 1st Grade Parents Party – RSVP Info below
- September 16th: PTO General Meeting, 2nd Grade Moms Night (more info below)
- September 17th: 3rd Grade Moms Night (more info below)
- *POSTPONED* September 18th: please continue donating to the box in the front of the school! Rescheduled date to come.
- September 25th: 2nd grade music performance
- October 7th: Stockpile Day/Students do not report
- October 8th: Songs Under The Stars
- October 8th: Picture day for class pictures and retakes.
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October 10th: Stockpile Day/Students do not report
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October 13-17: Fall Break
- October 26th: FIRST ANNUAL Harvest Trunk Or Treat at PPE!
- November 6 and 7th: SAVE THE DATE for Grandfriends day. More details to come!
QUICK NEWSLETTER TABLE OF CONTENTS:
- SCHOOL UPDATES: how to order picture day photos, Invest, Meet your school counselors, PTO Meeting, chess club, passport club
- COMMUNITY EVENTS AND FUNDRAISERS: Block party, Songs Under The Stars, Caregiver Yoga, Moms and Parents Nights Out
- CALLS TO ACTION: small ongoing fundraisers – Katelyn Brown photography, Mums and Pumpkins, Nashville SC game, Papa Johns
SCHOOL UPDATES
PICTURE DAY – HOW TO ORDER YOUR PHOTOS!
When your photos are ready, Jostens will send you an email to log on or create an account and order them.
Please use code: FE133725
More info here: 2025 Fall Portrait Day
PTO GENERAL MEETING
INVEST CAMPAIGN
Help us keep the momentum going on Invest and don’t wait to donate! Reminder that our Invest dollars help fund crucial components of our PPE community like our Spanish teacher, math interventionist, an additional PE teacher, and a library clerk. The students get fun prizes for class participation.
MEET YOUR SCHOOL COUNSELORS!
We are fortunate to have Mrs. Jessi Kelly and Mrs. Diana Baxter serving the PPE Community as School Counselors. Read more about their role and how to get in touch with them below!
SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE: PASSPORT CLUB!
SIGN UP BY CLICKING THE ABOVE IMAGE!
SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE: CHESS CLUB!
PPE Chess Program is starting on September 10. Look for a flyer with registration form in your Friday folder. Contact Coach Igor at igorzhislin@gmail.com for more information.A few key points about PPE Chess Program:
– Wednesdays after school
– Led by a Professional Chess Coach with 20+ years of experience, including 15 years at Percy Priest Elementary
– A full school year long program with over 30 meetings planned
– All proficiency levels, beginners are welcome
– Grades K-5
– Each meeting consists of a lesson and guided practice
– Competition opportunities for interested playersBenefits Of Chess To Children:– Develop problem solving, critical and creative thinking skills– Strengthen memory, reading, language and mathematical capabilities– Learn to think logically and efficiently, to make decisions under time pressure– Improve concentration and discipline– Provide cultural enrichment and enhance social skills and sportsmanship– Enhance pattern recognition and spatial ability– Can improve test scores/academic performance
COMMUNITY EVENTS
NEW DATE! FALL BLOCK PARTY
Songs Under The Stars
Only 50 TICKETS left and 2 VIP packages! Get yours now!
Corepower Yoga – Free Yoga Class for Caregivers
PPE Parents and Caregivers are invited to a special free yoga class designed just for caregivers. After the morning drop-off, take a moment to reset and recharge with a grounding flow led by Christina, Lululemon Yoga Ambassador with CorePower Yoga.Event Details:Corepower BrentwoodWednesday, September 17 9:00 AM – 10:00 AMThis class is completely free—we just ask that attendees sign up through Eventbrite to reserve a spot as space is limited.
TONIGHT!! 1ST GRADE PARENT PARTY
2ND AND 3RD GRADE MOMS NIGHT OUT
SMALL FUNDRAISERS AND CALLS TO ACTION
Calling all PPE soccer fans! Join us for a Nashville SC game! Purchase tickets here. Tickets are $25 and $5 from each ticket goes back to the Percy Priest Elementary PTO.
Click the image to book on her website!
Have Lunch With Your Student!
Did you know that at PPE you can sign up to go eat lunch with your kids during their lunch time?
Here is a helpful page with each grade level’s lunch time and the official sign up to eat lunch with them. Reminder: same day lunch plans are permitted, but the calendar doesn’t let you sign up same day. Please email catherine.gerald@mnps.org for same day lunch plans to let school know you’re coming so that your badge is ready to go.
How to Stay Connected
Email Lists
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