--- title: April Updates description: Join us for Music Valley Spirit Day, learn about PTO board nominations, and get ready for Teacher Appreciation Week from May 4-8. 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Search # April Updates 15 Apr 2026 ![Picture of Pennington PTO](https://www.penningtonpto.org/hs-fs/hubfs/pennington%20pto%20logo.png?width=40&name=pennington%20pto%20logo.png) [Pennington PTO](https://www.penningtonpto.org/news/author/pennington-pto) ![](https://www.penningtonpto.org/hubfs/music%20valley%20flyer.png) #### April is a busy month, we have lots to share. #### Music Valley Spirit Day THIS Saturday This Saturday support the PTO by shopping at Music Valley Antiques & Marketplace from 10 AM - 5 PM. Music Valley Antiques & Marketplace has a wide variety of unique merchandise, [visit their Instagram page](https://www.instagram.com/mvamnashville) of a preview of their treasures. Music Valley is owned by a Pennington parent and the checker floor booth in the back is also a Pennington parent.  The address is [2416 Music Valley Dr Suite 126](https://maps.app.goo.gl/cQiHqmHW8cBRGWkb9), right in the center of the Music Valley shopping center. ![music valley flyer](https://www.penningtonpto.org/hs-fs/hubfs/music%20valley%20flyer.png?width=373&height=467&name=music%20valley%20flyer.png)![music valley flyer](https://www.penningtonpto.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Canva%20images/music%20valley%20flyer.png?width=372&height=465&name=music%20valley%20flyer.png) ### PTO Board Nominations The PTO is accepting nominations for the 2026-2027 board. Please email [pto@penningtonpto.org](mailto:pto@penningtonpto.org) to nominate yourself or someone else to the board. The PTO will confirm if they accept their nomination prior to elections. A packet of information is available to review prior to accepting your nomination. Please reach out with any questions. Our next PTO meeting is Tuesday April 21st at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria. ### Teacher Appreciation Week The Pennington PTO and Pennington Administration are collaborating to plan a great Teacher & Nurses Appreciation week May 4-8. Note: May 5 is a Professional Development Day (No Students) If you or a business would like to support our teachers please reach out at [pto@penningtonpto.org](mailto:pto@penningtonpto.org) Parents are also encouraged to support their student's teachers May 4-8 with thoughtful notes. We also have a [staff favorites lists available](https://www.penningtonpto.org/staff-favorites) for ideas to show your teacher your appreciation.  Learn more about our plans for Teacher Appreciation Week by attending our Tuesday April 21st PTO meeting at 6:30 pm. ### Library  Mrs. Sharp is volunteering this month so our library can stay open while Mrs. Hardin is focused on testing. Some library classes have shifted days for April, please return books to school on the day listed. Students must return their books to check out new ones. Due to testing Dr. Montanari's class will have library on Thursday April 23, and Tuesday April April 28. 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