“Enthusiasm is common. Endurance is rare.” —Angela Duckworth

Dear MNPS Community Member:

As you may be aware, March is Women's History Month.This is a time to reflect and celebrate on the great contributions that women have played at all levels throughout history and continue to play today.

Before "influencer" was a buzz word, both historical and contemporary women across diverse backgrounds have influenced and shaped the fabric of the society they lived or continue to live in, from playing a vital role in the abolitionist movement to relentless voting right advocates, among other innumerable contributions.

Moreover, in Metro Schools we celebrate our former and current women educators' talent, dedication and endurance (among countless other attributes) in shaping our kids' future.

Until next time!

This week on #MNPS Voices:

Mercedes Gonzalez,

Immigrant Youth Transition Specialist

Born and raised in Boca del Monte, Veracruz, Mexico, Mercedes Gonzalez emigrated to the United States for safety and a better future, like many of the students we serve in Metro Nashville Public Schools.

“Thanks to the support that both core subject and EL teachers gave me, I was able to learn English, graduated from Overton High School, and I can now communicate in two languages,” Gonzalez said.

In 2017 Gonzalez saw an opportunity to work with immigrant families in MNPS.

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ALL ABOUT PRE-K

The 2022-23 MNPS Pre-K application process opened Tuesday, March 1. We recommend families to apply by March 31 (3:30 p.m.) to be included in the initial selection process. Families can apply after March 31 and will be placed based as vacancies occur. Children who are four years of age on or before August 15, 2022 are eligible for the MNPS Pre-K program, and some school sites accept 3-year-olds (children must be three years of age on or before August 15, 2022).

Most of the information below can be found under the Early Learning Website (in the Pre-Kindergarten section):

Fliers: Pre-K Application Fliers
Pre-K Program Guide: Overview of Pre-K program school sites & eligibility
Pre-K Checklist for Families: Overview on the Pre-K application & acceptance process. Walks families through the whole process!
Pre-K Program Video (English: Captions available in-language)
A Day in the Life of a Pre-K Student Video (English: Captions available in-language)
MNPS Pre-K Program & How to Apply for Pre-K Video: English, Spanish & Arabic
Pre-K Program Fee Information & Sliding Fee Scale
MNPS Early Learning Website

ALL ABOUT PRE-K IN SPANISH

Tomorrow, March 5, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and every Saturday in March:

Free Kid's Saturday at Plaza Mariachi with Dr. Seuss!

March 8-10: 2022 Nashville Public Library's Adult Education Winter Summit

Schedule at a Glance

Tuesday, March 8

4- 5 p.m. Happier Hour Trivia

Wednesday, March 9

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Orientation, Main Sessions, Information Sessions

Thursday, March 10

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Adult Educator of the Year Ceremony, Teacher's Lounge

Come Prepared

Create an Attendify account and explore the site. Use code “nplsummit22” to join the event!

Download the latest Zoom app on your device

REGISTRATION LINK

March 30, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. & March 31,
12:30-3:30 p.m.

Healthy Transitions Summit

A virtual experience for young people and providers

Visit https://tnhealthytransitions.org/ to register
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Sharing hope | Two video series

Mental Wellness in the Black Community

From the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Sharing Hope is a 3-part video series that explores the journey of mental wellness in Black communities through dialogue, storytelling, and guided discussions on:

Youth and Mental Wellness: “How Do You Heal?”
Community Leaders and Mental Wellness: “The Art of Healing”
Black Families and Mental Wellness: “Smiling On Our Journey”

Compartiendo Esperanza: Mental Wellness in the Latinx Community

Also from NAMI comes Compartiendo Esperanza. It, too, is a 3-part video series, this one focusing on mental wellness in Hispanic/Latinx communities, through dialogue, storytelling, and guided discussions on:

“Sanando Juntos”/“Healing Together”
“Las Raíces de Nuestra Sanación”/“The Roots of Our Healing”
“La Mesa”/“The Table”

DID YOU KNOW? Free or low-cost health insurance for qualifying families throughTennCare and CoverKids

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