
Manton Elementary Newsletter
April 7th, 2023 Vol. 30
Important dates to remember:
- April 21: Fun Run
- April 22: Daddy-Daughter Dance
- May 11: Spring Concert/Family Math Night
- May 20: Mom-to-Mom Sale
- May 25: PTO Carnival
News for You:
- PTO Fun Run Fundraiser: Your child's donation packet was sent home today, and you have two weeks to make your donations for our annual Fun Run Fundraiser! All proceeds go toward our PTO fund, which 100% of it goes back to the students and community! You can also donate online here.
- Military Appreciation Slideshow: You can email or text a photo of a military service member to Mrs. Wieber (see below for more information)! The deadline is Friday, April 21.
- Daddy Daughter Dance: The Manton Band Boosters is having their annual Daddy Daughter Dance on Saturday, April 22, from 2:00–4:00 pm. The dance is for all current Kindergarten through 6th grade students.
- Book Swap: Our last book swap is on Friday, May 5! We need some chapter books for our older students. If you have some that you would like to donate, please send them with your child to the school. Thank you!
- Kindergarten Open House/Roundup: Our annual Kindergarten Open House will be on Wednesday, May 17, at 5:30 pm. The meeting will be for all incoming kindergarteners and families (see separate flyer for more details).
- Cornhole Raffle: The PTO will be selling raffle tickets (1 for $5 and 5 for $20) soon for custom-made cornhole boards! See the picture below of these great boards!
- PTO: The PTO (parent-teacher organization) is looking for new parent recruits who want to be a part of a great group to enhance the school experience for all students! Please get in touch with Mr. Katona if you're interested in joining! Our next meeting will be on Monday, May 1, at 6:30 pm in the elementary teacher's lounge.
- Drop-off Lane: Parents/Guardians! Please don't leave your vehicle in the drop-off lane; pull forward to allow other vehicles to enter. This WILL help the flow of traffic.
- Warmer Weather: Please watch the weather to prepare your child with the appropriate clothing for outside recess. Thank you!
- WIN Room Clothes: We are looking for clothes donations (pants, shirts, etc.) for our WIN room. You can drop them off in the elementary office. Thank you.
- 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 April 28!
PTO Tote Bags!
The PTO is selling these wonderful looking bags for $20. You can purchase them at the elementary office, and they will be at some local businesses soon!