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Clare Clark from the Nashville Book Connection spoke to our 1sr grade scholars about how books change the world and reader identity. Metro Schools MNPS MSAP MAGNET SCHOOLS

Meteorologist Cruz Medina from WSMV 4 Nashville connected 2nd grade scholars Wit and Wisdom learnings with seasons of change. He discussed how autumn impacts weather. He shared weather safety tips and discussed what a career in meteorology looks like. Metro Schools MNPS MSAP MAGNET SCHOOLS

Book Character Day at Tom Joy was a storybook come to life! From the school-wide parade to trick-or-treating, our halls were filled with beloved characters, creativity, and candy! MNPSLibraryServices Metro Schools MNPS MSAP MAGNET SCHOOLS

Club Day Fun! Students explored new hobbies! From coding to gardening, theater to science, there’s something for everyone to enjoy and grow in. We love seeing our students dive into their passions and try something new! Metro Schools MNPS MSAP MAGNET SCHOOLS

#Leadership reminder… Let’s help to elevate the culture in our workplaces, through the week, so that Sunday nights bring a sense of positive anticipation and enthusiasm.

Pre-K field trip to Cheekwood to learn about trees! MNPS Early Learning MNPS MSAP MAGNET SCHOOLS Metro Schools

The American Heart Association donated new gym equipment to Mr. Rivera and Nashville SC came along to support.

2nd graders presenting their pbl PowerPoints to 4th grade, 5th grade, and families during their gallery walk about fall impacting plants and animals

BillyTeets from Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory visited Tom Joy as our PBL expert! He demonstrated how astronomers use light to study stars, and even explore meteorites and craters. PENCIL MNPS MSAP MAGNET SCHOOLS Metro Schools

Come dive into learning with our 3rd graders! Join us on December 16th at Tom Joy Elementary to view the amazing underwater exploration videos our students have created using Microsoft Stream . 3rd Grade Classrooms 8:15-8:35. Metro Schools MNPS MSAP MAGNET SCHOOLS MNPS STEAM

Mark your calendar for the MSAP Magnet School Fair on January 27. Come see all that Metro Schools has to offer your scholar! MNPS MSAP MAGNET SCHOOLS

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Ms. Jones Kindergarten students exploring different ways to decompose 10 with STEMscopes bowling. Metro Schools MNPS MSAP MAGNET SCHOOLS MNPS STEAM

Mrs. Smith’s 2nd graders working together to add with regrouping. Music City Math (MNPS) Metro Schools MNPS MSAP MAGNET SCHOOLS MNPS STEAM

Our 1st grade GATE students put their creativity and problem-solving skills to the test by building the tallest paper towers. MNPS MSAP MAGNET SCHOOLS Metro Schools MNPS STEAM

Miss Bohn’s 3rd grade class working together to create and share their own pictorial fraction models! MNPS MSAP MAGNET SCHOOLS MNPS STEAM Metro Schools

Tom Joy celebrates Black History Month with Spirit Week! Join us for a week of fun, kindness, and unity from February 24th-28th. Metro Schools MNPS MSAP MAGNET SCHOOLS MNPS STEAM