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By Kristan on February 5, 2013
The Blood Drive has now been rescheduled, so please come out and donate! We would love it if we had an even larger interest and turnout than was planned for the one in January! The blood drive will now take place Monday, February 25th from noon-6pm Want to help give the gift of life? It is [...]
Posted in Events, neighborhood, Safety | Tagged blood drive, Friends of Peabody Elementary, Peabody Elementary, Red Cross |
By Kristan on February 5, 2013
6th Annual Cooper-Young/Peabody Elementary Chili Cook-Off Saturday, February 9th 12-1:30 pm at the Peabody Elementary Cafeteria $5 ticket to taste! $20 to compete! Meet this year’s amazing judges: Chef Tony Geraci, MCS Dir. of Food Services and star of the documentary, Cafeteria Man Rick Trotter, the voice of the Memphis Grizzlies Tiger Bryant, owner of Young Avenue Deliand [...]
Posted in Events, neighborhood | Tagged Chili cook off, Friends of Peabody Elementary, Grizzlies, Peabody Elementary |
By Kristan on November 29, 2012
Emily McMillen , a third grade teacher at Peabody Elementary, is trying to organize a Peabody / Cooper-Young blood mobile drive on January 28th to help the victims of Hurricane Sandy, as well as everyday victims right here in our community. The event has been approved through the Memphis City Schools, but before they can officially [...]
Posted in Events, neighborhood, Safety | Tagged blood drive, Peabody Elementary, Red Cross |
By Kristan on October 29, 2012
Our adopted school, Peabody Elementary needs YOU! Can you spare an hour to inspire a roomful of students? Come share your story with Peabody’s 3rd-5th graders at Career Day on November 20! Some studies show that career development is a lifelong path that begins in elementary school. Learn more and sign up here!
Posted in Events, neighborhood | Tagged Career Day, education, Peabody Elementary |
By Kristan on October 16, 2012
This Thursday Peabody Elementary will hold the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for their new basketball court, which was generously provided by an anonymous donor. This is a very special occasion at the school and they are inviting the community to help them celebrate. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 5:30 pm on the playground.
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged children, Friends of Peabody Elementary, Peabody Elementary, sports |
By Kristan on October 1, 2012
This Wednesday all Peabody Eagles, parents and supporters are invited to join the Walking School Bus! The School Bus will meet that morning at 7 am at the corner of East Parkway and Young Avenue (at the car wash) and proceed down Young to the school together. This year, the Walking School Bus will walk in honor of [...]
Posted in neighborhood, Safety | Tagged Friends of Peabody Elementary, Peabody Elementary, Walking School Bus |
By Kristan on September 24, 2012
Super Tutors Achieving Results (STARs) work with Peabody’s younger students (mostly 2nd graders) to put them on a path to success. We’re looking for community members who are willing to commit to these great kids as they work hard to improve their reading skills. Volunteer training sessions are coming up on 9/25 (1:00 p.m.) & [...]
Posted in neighborhood | Tagged Peabody Elementary, Star Tutoring |
By Kristan on May 8, 2012
This past year, the Peabody Elementary PTA realized that it would be great to have a shade structure for the playground so that kids could play more comfortably and safely, as well as enjoy the playground year-round. The PTA applied for a shade structure grant offered by KaBOOM! and were chosen as recipients last month! [...]
Posted in neighborhood | Tagged Bricks R Us, KaBOOM!, Peabody Elementary |
