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Margaret Allen STEAM Camp

Donelson School News – July 2018

Metro School is hiring Crossing Guards.  If interested in applying for a position, please call 615-862-7752.  Thank you!

Check out these pictures from STEAM Camp (Science Technology Engineering Arts Math) at Margaret Allen Middle School, which was funded by a grant from Dell here in Nashville.  These kids had a great time and learned new skills.

Margaret Allen STEAM Camp

Margaret Allen STEAM Camp

Margaret Allen STEAM Camp

Pennington United Methodist Church is collecting backpacks and school supplies for Pennington Elementary during the month of June and end with a “Home of the Brave” patriotic concert at the church on Sunday, July 1st at 5pm.  For a list of supplies, visit their website here.

Congratulations to McGavock High School, who was awarded five awards at the 8th Annual Academies of Nashville Awards:

  • Academy Teacher of the Year: CTE or Thematic Pathway

Jessie Lumpkins, Aegis Sciences Corporation Academy of Life Sciences & Law at McGavock High School

  • Academy Teacher of the Year: General and Global Education

Scott Fisher, The Academy of Aviation & Transportation at McGavock High School

  • Externship Project of the Year

Aegis Science Corporation and the Aegis Sciences Corporation Academy of Life Sciences & Law at McGavock High School

  • Academy of the Year

The Academy of Aviation & Transportation at McGavock High School

  • Academy Partnership of the Year: Arts, Media and Communications

Rocketown and the Academy of Digital Design and Communication at McGavock High School

Author

  • Jeff Syracuse

    Jeff has called Nashville home since 1998, moving here to complete his music degree at Middle Tennessee State University. He went on to complete his MBA in Technology Management from the Nashville campus of University of Phoenix, located in Donelson. Jeff was a first-time homebuyer in Donelson Hills in 2002 and soon became involved in his neighborhood and community.Jeff was born in Buffalo, New York. Jeff’s Dad retired from the Army as a Lieutenant Colonel while stationed at Fort McPherson, Georgia after serving 20 years of Active and more than 11 years of Reserve service in Buffalo, NY, St Louis, MO and Atlanta, GA. Jeff’s parents are happily retired in Marietta, GA and enjoy the  warmer weather. His dad was President of the Georgia Department of the Reserve Officer’s Association and both he and his Mom stay involved in their neighborhood, civic organizations, and church. Jeff has one son, Joey, who attends Meigs Middle Magnet School.Jeff has been very active in the Donelson community for over a decade and has a deep appreciation and understanding of its rich history and a strong vision for a bright future.

Donelson School News, Jeff Syracuse, Metro Council District 15


Jeff Syracuse

Jeff has called Nashville home since 1998, moving here to complete his music degree at Middle Tennessee State University. He went on to complete his MBA in Technology Management from the Nashville campus of University of Phoenix, located in Donelson. Jeff was a first-time homebuyer in Donelson Hills in 2002 and soon became involved in his neighborhood and community.Jeff was born in Buffalo, New York. Jeff’s Dad retired from the Army as a Lieutenant Colonel while stationed at Fort McPherson, Georgia after serving 20 years of Active and more than 11 years of Reserve service in Buffalo, NY, St Louis, MO and Atlanta, GA. Jeff’s parents are happily retired in Marietta, GA and enjoy the  warmer weather. His dad was President of the Georgia Department of the Reserve Officer’s Association and both he and his Mom stay involved in their neighborhood, civic organizations, and church. Jeff has one son, Joey, who attends Meigs Middle Magnet School.Jeff has been very active in the Donelson community for over a decade and has a deep appreciation and understanding of its rich history and a strong vision for a bright future.