Upcoming Events and Important Dates:

o May 11-May 19,

Gateway Exams o May 19, Last day to

finish up coursework in A+

o May 20, Graduation

practice at 9 AM o May 21, 6 PM,

Graduation

No one expected the flooding over the May 1st weekend. The damages to homes, families and business were crushing. We have all seen the pictures of cars piled on top of each other, houses and businesses drowned in water, and the great volunteer efforts of our fellow Nashvillians. What we haven’t seen or heard much about are reports from Opry Mills. You may have read about the false reports of piranhas swimming free, but no facts. Opry Mills not only has hundreds of businesses affected and thousands of workers put out of work, but our sister school, The Academy at Opry Mills, is stationed there as well. No one quite knows the extent of the damage to

The Academy at Opry Mills floods

the school, but early predictions are not good. Mr. Saunders, the principal at The Academy at Opry Mills, has said that most items have been “ruined.” The A+ teacher, Mr. Wiley, told me that some items “might be salvageable.” As of right now, school for The Academy at Opry Mills will be taking place in the media center at

McGavock High School. The staff at The Academy at Opry Mills appreciates McGavock’s efforts to assist the students so they can finish their graduation requirements. Graduation for The Academy at Opry Mills will be held at Bellshire Assembly of God - 1116 Darbytown Dr on May 26 at 10 AM.

May, 2010

ACT Testing Dates

June 12, 2010 * See Dr. Eldridge for registration materials and deadlines.

Opry Mills Flooded

First student to tell Mr. Flushman why Cinco de Mayo is celebrated will get a prize.

How you can help Nashville The floods brought over $1 billion in damages. But even more than that, the flooding has affected people all over Nashville. The hardest part is about to happen: the recovery and rebuilding. Nashville will NEED YOUR HELP. So, how can you help? VOLUNTEER and DONATE. Volunteering: Hands On Nashville: Call 298-1108 or visit the wesite at: http://www.hon.org/HomePage/index.php/home.html Donating: The Red Cross will take monetary donations, but if you have clothes, furniture, or books to donate, please call Hands on Nashville at 298-1108. If you, or someone you know, needs help, start here: http://data.tennessean.com/floodresource/

Student Spotlight Beverly Boggs

Where were you born?

I was born in Nashville, TN. What is your favorite

food? My favorite food is spaghetti. What is your favorite

thing to do? My favorite thing to do is play with my daughter.

Do you have a hobby?

Yes. It is dancing, cheering, and also running track.

Tell us something interesting about

you. I am very loving. I have a beautiful personality and I’m always smiling. Also, I really love my daughter.

Please remember that graduation will be on Friday, May 21 at the Woodmont Hills Family of God Church. The ceremony will start promptly at 6 PM, but all graduates need to be there by 5 PM. There is much to do to set up for the ceremony and you do not want to be late. Make sure you are ready for graduation. Complete all your coursework in A+ and make sure you finish your classes with at least a passing grade. See the last page of this newsletter for directions to graduation.

Graduation for Old Cockrill is May 21

To request an accommodation, please contact your building principal or department head. (Interpreters for the deaf or hard of hearing must be requested forty-eight [48] hours prior to the event.) Questions or concerns may be referred to the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools Customer Service Center, 615/259-4636. Si usted necesita información adicional o si usted tiene alguna pregunta, por favor llame o contacte al director de su escuela. The Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, color, age, and/or disability in admission to, access to, or operation of its programs, services, or activities. MNPS does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices

Do you know what to do after graduation? If you are applying for college you need to make sure you have done the following three things:

1. Taken the ACT. 2. Filled out your FAFSA online: 3. Found the colleges you want to apply to

and fill out the application. If you are looking for a job you will need the following:

1. A clean résumé. 2. Know how to look for jobs. Try the

Community Career Center, 3702 Park Ave., 298-6752, http://www.communitycareercenter.net/

3. Knowledge of the job and company you are apply for.

4. Fill out an application for the job.

JOBS AVAILABLE NOW! Tennessee Career Centers have more than 2,500 jobs available in Tennessee related to flood cleanup and restoration. Many job listings require little or no experience and are available immediately.

Here's how to get started!:

1. View available jobs (search for jobs available at TN Career Centers) http://www.sourcetn.org/altentry.asp?action=indguest&whereto=jobs Enter your zip or desired area Enter "flood" in the keyword box. Click the "Search" button. *Descriptions of the jobs will only be available here. Please copy information and visit a Tennessee Career Center in your area to apply.

2. View available jobs (another method to search jobs available at TN Career Centers) https://ecmats.state.tn.us/eCMATS/ Register in eCMATS Enter your search criteria (job category, wage requirements, education, city, county, state, local office) This search will allow use of Job Order Numbers. Many job order numbers are provided below and will be updated frequently on this page. Copy and paste each number in the eCMATS Job Order Number area. Antioch TN5571308 – Immediate need for all kinds of construction laborers for flood clean-up. Must have hard hat and steel toed boots. Pay DOE. Nashville TN3005508 – Flexible hours and days. Pay is $7.25 per hour and up, based on skill level and experience. A High school diploma or GED equivalent is required. Looking to hire the following: GENERAL LABORERS, MOVERS, CARPENTERS, PLUMBERS, AND ELECTRICIANS. Immediate hires for 200 or more people. TN3005501 – Flood Clean Up / Manual Labor, 10-12 hrs per day TN3086565 – Laborer/Flood Cleanup TN3005493 – Clean Up, Restoration, Choice of shift, Temporary TN3086564 - Laborer/Flood Cleanup

Yuri L. Hancock, PHR Human Resources Manager Metro Social Services (615) 862-6405

Note! If you have any questions about directions call the

school at 298-2294. Ms. Fahrner is begging you, DO NOT call the church for directions.

DIRECTIONS to Woodmont Hills Family of God Church, 3710 Franklin Pike Coming From North of Nashville

Take Interstate 65 south through Nashville toward Huntsville. Exit on Harding Place (highway 255) and turn right. At the intersection of Harding Place and Franklin Pike (highway 31) turn right. Travel north 1.3 miles to 3710 Franklin Pike. The church building is located on the right side of the road.

Coming From the South on Interstate 65

Take Interstate 65 north toward Nashville. Exit south of downtown on Harding Place (highway 255) and turn left back across the inter-state. At the intersection of Hard-ing Place and Franklin Pike (high-way 31) turn right. Travel north 1.3 miles to 3710 Franklin Pike. The church building is located on the right side of the road.

Coming From the Southeast on Interstate 24 or From the East on Interstate 40

Take Interstate 24 or Interstate 40 to the I-440 interchange. Exit on I-440 toward Memphis. Exit from I-440 to Interstate 65 south toward Huntsville. Exit Interstate 65 at Harding Place (highway 255) and turn right. At the intersection of Harding Place and Franklin Pike (highway 31) turn right. Travel north 1.3 miles to 3710 Franklin Pike. The church building is located on the right side of the road.

Coming From the West on Interstate 40

Take Interstate 40 to the I-440 interchange. Exit on I-440 toward Knoxville. Exit from I-440 to Interstate 65 south toward Huntsville. Exit Interstate 65 at Harding Place (highway 255) and turn right. At the intersection of Harding Place and Franklin Pike (highway 31) turn right. Travel north 1.3 miles to 3710 Franklin Pike. The church building is located on the right side of the road.

GRADUATION IS May 21 at 6 PM.

Be there at 5 PM!