RESCHEDULED FOR Monday, February 9th, from 4pm to close (9pm), 10% of net sales at Green Hills Grille go directly back the WB PTO! Located at 2002 Richard Jones Rd, you can swing by and grab a bite and support your school at the same time. Check out restaurant info and menu at www.ghgrille.com
VIRTUAL OPEN PTO MEETING - JANUARY 26TH @ 5PM
Did you know that YOU are a member of the Waverly Belmont PTO just by being the parent/guardian of a WB Student? We are excited to host a virtual PTO meeting on Monday, January 26th at 5pm. Zoom info is below so you can log on and hear general PTO updates including some exciting news about playground updates! Feel free to join us online from wherever you are - home while you’re cooking dinner, stay a little late at the office, pop in airbuds from your kids’ after school practice - anywhere you are, we’d love you to be with us.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://vanderbilt.zoom.us/j/95937525146?pwd=crBdTLW3ljIGaacUxFLuO075je2IVE.1
Meeting ID: 959 3752 5146
Passcode: 279239
STAFF MEMBER HOLIDAY GIFTS
Every year we love to make sure all of our staff who work so hard for our kids every day gets a gift during the holiday season. Below is a sign up, you can sign up for a staff member to bring a gift (gift cards are great). More info is in the sign up. Please have the gifts delivered or brought to school by Wednesday, December 17th. Thank you SO much for help with these efforts!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E49AFAA28AAFAC16-61201074-wbholiday
SPELLING BEE REGISTRATION
SPELLING BEE REGISTRATION
If your student is interested in registering for the Spelling Bee, email natalie.elliott@mnps.org by December 15th to register! Students must be in 3rd-5th grades to be eligible to participate. See all the info you need on the flyer below!
SPIRIT DAY AT THE SALTY
Saturday, December 13th grab your crew and head over to The Salty - 2311 12th Ave S #105 from 8am-12pm for drinks, donuts and other treats. Show this flyer (above) in-store (just save it to your phone or pull up this website link!) and 10% of your purchase will be donated back to the Waverly Belmont PTO!
2ND GRADE MUSIC CELEBRATION
2ND GRADE MUSIC CELEBRATION
The 2nd Grade Music Celebration will be on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Celebrating Fall into Winter through Music and Movement! Join us for a special evening of music, rhythm, and joy as our 2nd graders take the stage to share what they've been learning in music class! Students will sing, play instruments, and move to the music in a celebration of Fall into Winter. You won't want to miss this heartwarming performance!
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Time: Doors open at 5:30 PM, Performance at 6:00 PM
Location: Waverly Belmont Gymnasium
Performer Info:
Students should wear any Waverly Belmont t-shirt
• Comfy, school-approved pants or skirts
• Comfy shoes for dancing and movement
• Performers will meet in the music room before the show
All are invited to attend and we can't wait to see you there to support our talented 2nd graders and celebrate the changing season with the power of music!
3RD GRADE MUSIC CELEBRATION
Celebrating Family and Kindness through Music and Movement!
Join us for a special evening of music, rhythm, and joy as our 3rd graders take the stage to share what they've been learning in music class! Students will sing, play instruments, and move to the music in a celebration of family and kindness. You won't want to miss this heartwarming performance!
Thursday, November 13th
Time: 6:00 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)
Location: Waverly Belmont Gymnasium
Performer Info:
Students should wear any Waverly Belmont t-shirt
• Comfy, school-approved pants or skirts
• Comfy shoes for dancing and movement
• Performers will meet in the music room before the show
All are invited to attend and we can't wait to see you there to support our talented 3rd graders and celebrate the power of kindness through music!
MINTED HOLIDAY CARDS DISCOUNT/GIVEBACK
The Holidays are just around the corner!
If you're scrambling for the perfect Christmas Card, look no further than this awesome give-back from Minted! When you shop and use the code FUNDRAISEWBPTO at checkout, not only do you save 20% on your order, but Minted also gives back 10% of your order to the WBPTO! It's a two-for-one discount+give-back. SHOP ONLINE AT THIS LINK and don't forget to enter the FUNDRAISEWBPTO promo code at checkout.
(While you're there, be sure to check out all these awesome designs from WBPTO's own designer Chelsea Petaja!)
KINDERGARTEN STOCK THE LOUNGE - NOV 12
It’s Kindergarten’s turn to Stock the Lounge!
CLICK HERE TO SIGNUP TO VOLUNTEER OR DONATE ITEMS
The Kindergarten classes will be hosting "Stock the Lounge" on Wednesday, November 12th. The goal is to stock the Teacher's lounge with non-perishable food and drink items they can enjoy AND provide a light coffee/morning treat and lunch.
This sign up has been created to be as specific as possible and we hope you are able to contribute, either with your time, money to purchase items, or providing items to stock the lounge. Venmo to @Jennifer-Kraushaar (please tag "K stockup")
On the morning of the 12th, there will be parent volunteers outside the main school entrances to collect snack items.
If anyone has questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. None of this would be possible without your help!
TITANS VS. TEXANS WB GIVEBACK
Football season is here! The Titans have an incredible School Ticket Program so WB Families can get specially priced tickets AND earn money for the PTO at the same time! The first game opportunity is coming up on Sunday, November 16th at 12pm CT when the Titans take on the Texans.
Click THIS LINK and enter WBS2025 when asked for an access code. Not only will you get special pricing, but $10 from each ticket sold will benefit Waverly Belmont Elementary School!
Got questions? For additional Titans ticket information please call Kevin Larney at 615.565.4223 or email Kevin.Larney@titans.nfl.com
LADYBIRD TACO FALL FAMILY FUN
Fall Fun at Ladybird Taco 12 South!
Join us on October 30th from 3–4 PM for pumpkin painting, an E + Rose juice popup, family Polaroids, and of course—tacos, queso, and coffee! 🍂
We’ll have a wellness juice bar from @eandrosewellness to keep things fresh and festive. Bring the whole fam for some fall fun!
PLEASE DO NOT park in the WB parking lot while attending this event. Thank you!
LITERATI LIBRARY BOOK FAIR
It's the MOST WONDERFUL time of year -- Book Fair time! Our Literati Book Fair is October 27-31- it's always a fun week where kids love getting to shop for new books (& learning how to budget that money a bit in the process). Our goal every year is for EVERY student to shop (click the link for more info on how you can donate to other kiddos). Plus, our library benefits from a portion of the sales! Below we've listed some quick links of important info and the website with ALLLL the details (including the schedule of when each class will be shopping during school hours.)
Thanks for supporting your readers & our library!
- Laura Hartley & Jana Whittle (Your WB Librarians)
Get all the Details - CLICK HERE
Volunteer at the Book Fair - SIGN UP HERE
Buy A Giftcard so your kiddo can shop cashless - BUY HERE
Shop Your Teacher's Wishlist - VIEW WISHLISTS
Shop Online - SHOP HERE
PADDYWAX CANDLE POURING GIVE-BACK
Pour a candle, make memories and give back all in one night! We are excited to offer this unique give-back night from Paddywax Candle Bar in Berry Hill. Click the LINK HERE to book your workshop anytime on November 7th. Mention "Waverly Belmont" during checkout to ensure that 20% of all proceeds come back to the WB PTO! Click through to read all details including age restrictions. This could be a great parent/child adventure OR a great date night or moms night out, so grab your group and come check it out.
LOST AND FOUND ITEMS
Our Lost and Found is full and items will be cleaned out and donated over fall break. If your student is missing something, check it out at school pickup today, during the day, at dropoff tomorrow, if you come to the fun run....whenever you're near WB check it out! (or send your student!)
FREE KARATE CLASS OPPORTUNIY
Seishin Karate (owned by a local neighborhood family) is offering FREE trial classes, TONIGHT, OCTOBER 8TH and NEXT Wednesday, October 15th from 5pm-7:15pm at the Sevier Park Community Center! Check out this awesome opportunity for your kiddos to try karate (or yourself as they offer adult classes as well!).
PTO SILENT AUCTION IS LIVE
It's Time to Bid, Bulldogs!
Our Silent Auction is LIVE now through 10/8 — and you don’t want to miss it! With dozens of incredible packages and one-of-a-kind prizes, it’s the perfect chance to treat yourself (and your kid!) while supporting Waverly-Belmont. Please share with friends and family - the more bids we get, the more funds we'll raise for WB!
The best part? Since it's online, you can bid anytime, anywhere. You don’t have to be at the Fonda Fundraiser* (10/7) to win… but the competition is guaranteed to be extra fun in person, so snag your tickets if you haven’t already!
Here's a taste of some of the amazing prizes:
• 4 Titans Tickets + Field Passes — cheer on the Titans vs. Jaguars, Nov. 30
• Suite Dreams Staycation — 2 nights at The Gilmore + Sushi-San & Epice gift cards
• Krewe Sunglasses — not one, not two, but three iconic frames up for grabs
• Plus… our incredible teachers and staff* have donated priceless experiences!
Funds raised will directly support a Communities in Schools staff member, a brand-new playground, student equity initiatives, and critical classroom supplies.
So check out the auction ASAP, keep an eye on your favorite items, and jump back in often — let’s raise BIG for our Bulldogs!
*only open to WB families
Primrose School Fall Festival
If you’re sticking around for Fall Break, be sure to check out the Primrose School Fall Festival happening right across the street October 10th from 6-8pm. Adult admission is FREE w/donation of a canned good item, and kids wristbands are $5 each. There sill be food trucks, bounce house, fames, crafts, fall movies, photo booth, trunk or treat and more! See flyer for all the details.
Walk/Bike to School Day - Oct 1!
Get ready to move your feet! Meet Coach Dison & Parent Coordinator Andrew Parker at the Sevier Park Basketball courts at 7:15 AM to walk/bike to WB as a group! This is a great way to build community with friends, get some exercise and foster safe walking/biking practices with your kids. Strollers, scooters, bikes, trikes, wagons are all welcome. This is a city-wide event sponsored by Walk/Bike Nashville so schools across Nashville will be participating in their own walk/bike to school events at the same time! So fun for WB to be connected to something bigger than just our community!
Parents...we need a few of you to volunteer to help keep our kiddos safe on the way to school. Click this link to volunteer: https://tinyurl.com/WalkBikeWB
Volunteer at Touch of Brews!
The Waverly Belmont PTO is hosting a tent at the upcoming Touch of Brews festival in Sevier Park on 10/4/25. The WB tent will have table with crafts for children and a way for community members to donate to the school for Bulldog Bolt. The PTO will also host 2 events throughout the day - Pictures with Belmont and a flower crown making session - Led by Carmen Noel.
Volunteers will help us represent the tent, hand out crafts for kids, and ask for donations from the community. We are requesting 2 representatives for each 2 hour shift and someone willing to be Belmont for 1 hour.
We're excited about this new opportunity to involve the community in the Bulldog Bolt this year! Please help us represent and show out for our amazing school.
Note: Each volunteer will get 1 free ticket to the festival ($35 value) and remember that kids under 12 are free!
