USNA gears up for 2020-2021
Although some of our hallmark events will not take place this fall, USNA will continue to work to support the school and still needs parent volunteers. Read on for updates on parent socials, Artclectic, and two monthly USNA meetings to be more accessible to working parents.
By Anna Cramer and Joanna Hall, USNA Co-Presidents
While flipping through photos of last year’s USNA events, one caught my eye in particular. It was a snapshot of Fall Fest taken from the second-floor breezeway and capturing hundreds of USN families gathered on the backfield of the school, burgers in hand, and kids piled up on each other in the bouncy in the background. I was struck by this photo as I looked at it through the lens of 2020. Social distancing, hand sanitizer, masks—those words were not in our vocabulary a year ago. And even if we parents knew that the bouncy house was not the most sanitized place in the world, we did not care. Our kids were having fun with their friends and we were able to be together as a community.
This year is not the same for USNA. Our usual slate of activities for the fall, including Fall Book Frenzy and Fall Fest, cannot happen. However, USNA approaches this school year with an eye towards flexibility while staying true to the mission of USNA to promote an enduring sense of community while facilitating volunteer assistance for faculty and staff and hosting events that support the school.
Here’s what you need to know:
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While flipping through photos of last year’s USNA events, one caught my eye in particular. It was a snapshot of Fall Fest taken from the second-floor breezeway and capturing hundreds of USN families gathered on the backfield of the school, burgers in hand, and kids piled up on each other in the bouncy in the background. I was struck by this photo as I looked at it through the lens of 2020. Social distancing, hand sanitizer, masks—those words were not in our vocabulary a year ago. And even if we parents knew that the bouncy house was not the most sanitized place in the world, we did not care. Our kids were having fun with their friends and we were able to be together as a community.
This year is not the same for USNA. Our usual slate of activities for the fall, including Fall Book Frenzy and Fall Fest, cannot happen. However, USNA approaches this school year with an eye towards flexibility while staying true to the mission of USNA to promote an enduring sense of community while facilitating volunteer assistance for faculty and staff and hosting events that support the school.
Here’s what you need to know:
- The first USNA meeting of the year is on Wednesday, September 23 via Zoom (another new vocab word for 2020). We are hosting two meetings — at 8:15 a.m. and 8 p.m. — so that as many parents as possible can attend. Find the Zoom links each month in the Lower School WAG, In the Middle, and Tigers on Edgehill.
- Sign up to volunteer at www.usn.org/volunteer. Our volunteer opportunities will look different this year, but we will still need volunteers to support the school and our faculty and staff.
- Artclectic is happening ... online! The virtual show must go on. Artists are thrilled to have the opportunity to showcase their work online. Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 22 through Saturday, October 24, and please fill out the volunteer form at www.usn.org/volunteer if you would like to volunteer for this event.
- Parent socials are moving to the spring with high hopes that we will be able to gather in person when the daffodils are blooming.
- Each year USNA prints school directories at the cost of $8 each. In order to save costs this year, we are asking parents to find this information in the school's online directory, accessible through the usn.org intranet. To opt-in for a printed directory, please fill out this form.
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List of 3 news stories.
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Spring sports season ends with podium finishes, trophies
The girls lacrosse team ended its season in overtime to become state runner-up. Tennis players Carter Kojetin '29 finished as a state quarterfinalist, Sophie Oliver '26 and Mary Kate Adler '28 finished as state semifinalists, and Veer Kodali '29 and Max Parker '29 finished as state champions. Meanwhile, eight runners competed at the state track and field meet in Knoxville, where Griffin Davidson '27, Caleb Freifeld '28, Drew Zwerner '28, and Jack Fruin '27, sprinted to first in the 4x800m relay and Jack also placed first in the 800m dash.Read More -
USN creates the Juliet Douglas Endowed Fund for Student Success
For the entire USN community: an invitation to give in gratitude, in celebration, and in honor of the woman who has given so much to our school. Make a gift at usn.org/giving to support students with needs beyond tuition and honor Interim Director Juliet Douglas.Read More -
Middle School Quiz Bowl competes at national championship
The Middle School Quiz Bowl finished off another successful season with a trip to the Middle School National Championship Tournament in Chicago. The team fought hard and ended the season as a top-100 program in the country, finishing 75th overall. Congratulations to the team on a great performance and to Lucas Lupu ’31, named an All Star for being the fifth-highest scorer nationwide.Read More
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Edgehill Campus
2000 Edgehill Ave.
Nashville, TN 37212
Phone: 615-321-8000
Fax: 615-321-0889
Email: info@usn.org
River Campus
1200 County Hospital Road
Nashville, TN 37218
2000 Edgehill Ave.
Nashville, TN 37212
Phone: 615-321-8000
Fax: 615-321-0889
Email: info@usn.org
River Campus
1200 County Hospital Road
Nashville, TN 37218
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University School of Nashville models the best educational practices. In an environment that represents the cultural and ethnic composition of Metropolitan Nashville, USN fosters each student’s intellectual, artistic, and athletic potential, valuing and inspiring integrity, creative expression, a love of learning, and the pursuit of excellence.
University School of Nashville models the best educational practices. In an environment that represents the cultural and ethnic composition of Metropolitan Nashville, USN fosters each student’s intellectual, artistic, and athletic potential, valuing and inspiring integrity, creative expression, a love of learning, and the pursuit of excellence.