Flagship Principal’s Update 5/3

UPCOMING EVENTS

Testing Dates

5/7-5/8: Math MAP Testing

5/14-5/15: ELA MAP Testing

End of Year Student Event

5/2: 7th Grade Dance

5/2-5/3: 8th Grade Capstone Trip

5/6 : 5th Grade Field Trip

5/8: Autism Awareness Walk

5/13: 6th Grade Field Trip

5/15: 7th Grade Outdoors Day Do-Over

5/20: 8th Grade Promotion & Family Day

5/21: Q4 Award Ceremonies for grades 5-7

CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS

Autism Acceptance Month: Coin Drive & Walk

April has been a meaningful time of celebrating Autism Acceptance across our school community, and our coin drive continues through May 7th.

Students are working together through their Prides to give back, with all contributions going directly toward supporting our Harbor classrooms—helping expand opportunities and experiences for students.

We’re looking forward to bringing everyone together for our Autism Acceptance Walk on May 8th, where we’ll celebrate community, connection, and the importance of inclusion.

If you’d like to be part of the walk or learn more, please reach out to Ms. Donaldson (jdonaldson@valorcollegiate.org).

VALOR FAMILY GROUP: FAMILY ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4th–May 8th, and we’re excited to celebrate our amazing teachers! 🎉

We’re inviting families to help us make this week special by contributing items or volunteering support for our appreciation events.

Flagship: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D4CAFAE2DA3FF2-63498836-valor#/

Thank you for helping us show our teachers how much they are appreciated! 💙

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the State of Valor Town Hall on Saturday, May 2nd. We truly appreciate you taking the time to engage with us, review our 2025–2026 survey data, and learn more about our priorities and vision for the 2026–2027 school year.

For those who would like to revisit the information shared or for anyone who was unable to attend you can access the resources below:

Thank you again for your continued support and engagement.

With appreciation,

Todd Dickson and Valor Family Engagement Team

CELEBRATIONS & COMMUNITY CONNECTION

May at Valor is a season of rich celebration, inviting us to honor the diverse traditions and lived experiences that strengthen our community. This month provides a unique opportunity to deepen our connections, elevate diverse voices, and reflect on the many identities that shape who we are together.

Upcoming Religious & National Observances

May 5 | LAG B’OMER (Jewish): Celebrates the end of a divine-sent plague and/or Roman occupation during Rabbi Akiva’s lifetime.
May 5 | CINCO DE MAYO: Commemorates Mexico’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Local family-friendly festivities include the all-day Plaza Mariachi Celebration or Pancho & Lefty’s block parties.
May 10 | MOTHER’S DAY: A day for children of all ages to show appreciation for their mothers and mother figures.

Youth & Community Opportunities

FREE NAZA Summer Programs: Open for rising 5th–9th graders! These camps offer STEM, Arts, and Leadership activities from May 26 to July 24. [Learn more and reserve your spot here!]
Mental Health Awareness: Support your student with the MNPS Student Support Services toolkit.
- Additionally, join the Children’s Mental Health Spring Festival on Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (5020 Darlington Dr.).
Tennessee Flavors: May 19, 6–8 PM at Nashville State’s Southeast Campus. Learn more here!
TaiChi Workshop: Celebrate AAPI Month on Saturday, May 23, at 1 PM (Shelby Bottoms Nature Center).