Manton Elementary Newsletter

Important dates to remember:

1. November 13: Penny Drive (Details below)
2. November 15: No School
3. November 20: Parent-Teacher Conferences 5-8
4. November 21: 1/2 Day and P/T Conferences 1-3 & 5-8
5. November 22-24: No School
6. November 27: Canned Food Drive Begins (Details below)
7. December 2: PTO Craft Show
8. December 13 Kindergarten Christmas Concert 2:00 PM
9. December 13: 3rd/4th Grade Christmas Concert 6:00 PM
10. December 14 1st/2nd Grade Christmas Concert 6:00 PM

News for You:

• Holiday Help: The Holiday Season is fast approaching. Times can be difficult. With the added stress of the Holidays, some families struggle more than usual. If you are in need of assistance this Holiday Season, we have our Holiday Help forms outside the Elementary office. The forms are due back to the office by November 27, 2023.
  
• Project Christmas: The Manton Rotary is collecting new or gently used stuffed animals to be given out at Project Christmas. There is a labeled box outside the Elementary office until December 4th.
• Family Survey 2023: Please take a few moments to complete our parent/guardian survey. We use the results to help drive our school improvement processes. Completing the survey will enter your name into a random drawing for a $100 gift card! Our goal is to eclipse 200 hundred this year!
• PTO Christmas Tree Auction: Our 3rd annual Christmas Tree Auction is here! See below for all the details!
• Sick season: It's that time of the year when sickness is occurring often. To combat the spread of any illnesses, please remember that in order to return to school your student must be fever, vomit and diarrhea free for 24 hours.
• 3rd/4th Grade Boys Basketball Travel League: Information Below!
• Penny Drive: Manton Elementary will have a penny drive to raise funds for Wreaths across America. Every December, remembrance wreaths are placed on veterans' graves worldwide, and we hope to continue to help our local Township cemetery by covering the graves again this year. You can help with this worthy cause by sending in any change with your child from November 13th to 17th. Thank you all!
• Canned Food Drive: The elementary will hold a canned food drive for our local food pantry from November 27th to December 8th. Students can bring in non-perishable goods this week. Thanks!
• Dismissal Changes: Stay tuned for more details on our new dismissal plan. Some changes consist of a staggered dismissal time for each grade level, teachers leading the students to the buses, and having a parent pick-up zone.
• End of Day: Please avoid making phone calls after 2:30 p.m. to the elementary office. This is a hectic time of the day, and delivering messages before the end of the day is challenging. This excludes any emergencies.
• Strive For Five: See the information below from our truancy liaison officer about having less than 5 days absent!
• WIN Room: The WIN room could use size 7/8 girls' and 7/8 boys' pants. If you have any that you would like to donate, please bring them to the office.
• Popcorn Fridays: Parent/Guardians, popcorn Fridays are back! Students will get a bag of popcorn one Friday of the month (usually the last Friday). We are asking students to bring in $.25 per month to help offset the cost of the popcorn. This is not mandatory, and we thank you for your help! *Our next Popcorn Friday will be on Tuesday, November 21st!

If you want to be a part of the PTO, we meet approximately once a month for about an hour. We aim for parents and teachers to collaborate to supplement and enrich your student's educational experience! Our next meeting will be on , at 6:30 p.m. in the elementary staff lounge. Thanks!

In order to prevent the spread of lice, it is crucial that we work together as a community. I kindly request your cooperation in the following ways:

1. Check your child's hair regularly for signs of lice, such as itching or small white eggs (nits) attached to the hair shafts.

2. If you find any evidence of lice, please inform the school immediately so that we can take appropriate action.

3. Treat your child's hair with a lice-killing shampoo and follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer.

4. Wash all bedding, clothing, and personal items that may have come into contact with lice in hot water and dry them on high heat.

5. Encourage your child to avoid sharing personal items such as hats, combs, brushes, and headphones with their classmates.