Manton Elementary Newsletter

Important dates to remember:

1. August 2-3: Kindergarten Roundup (must have an appointment)
   
2. August 21: Open House (TBD)
3. August 23: 1st Day of School

News for You:

• New Kindergarteners: If you have a child of kindergarten age, please call the office to schedule a roundup appointment on August 2 or August 3. Thank you!
• Next year's teacher letter/supply lists: Your child's placement (1st-4th grade) and each grade level's supply lists will be mailed home the week after school is out.
• IRIPs: Students' Individual Reading Improvement Plans will be mailed out this week. Your student will receive an IRIP if they are a year or more behind in reading. Please get in touch with the office if you have any questions. Thanks!
• Summer Reading/Math Program: Students who qualify for Title I or are not at grade level received their summer reading or math program. Make sure to send the calendar back to the school for June and July, and students take back the August calendar the 1st week of school. If a student participates each month, their name will be put in a drawing for an iPad!
• Student Belongings: We have several student belongings who were not present on the last day of school. Please come to the elementary office on Monday-Friday from 8:00 am-3:30 pm to pick up your child(s) stuff. Thank you!
• 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 next school year!

The flowers on 5th Street along the elementary building must go! Feel free to take out any of the perennials that are there. Thanks! We plan to make changes in July in this area.

The following provides information on the Read by Grade Three law:

Read by Grade Three (RBG3) law of 2016 (MCL 380.1280f)

Michigan’s state legislature passed the Read by Grade Three law in October 2016, which requires students to possibly repeat third grade if they are not proficient in reading based on their ELA M-STEP score. If this is the case, the student’s parent or guardian will receive a letter sent by certified mail from the Center for Educational Performance and Instruction (CEPI) that says that the student may need to be retained in third grade.

What is the Read by Grade Three Law? (michigan.gov)

These Facts for Families help families understand the Read by Grade Three Law so they can support their children.

The Future of Read by Grade Three Law

Public Act 7 of 2023 (MCL 380.1280f-amended) is bipartisan legislation that repeals the retention component of the Read by Grade Three (RBG3) law.

For more on Michigan’s Read by Grade Three Law (RBG3), please go to the Michigan Department of Education’s webpage on early literacy (www.michigan.gov/earlyliteracy), where you can find helpful information and resources.

Blake Austin - Blake is a great friend to all his classmates. He is supportive in groups and works hard independently. He has mastered all of the 3rd grade skills and is ready to take on 4th grade!

Maple Kimbel-Maple demonstrates all the qualities of Ranger Pride. She comes to class everyday with a great attitude and is always committed to doing her best. Her hard work has paid off this year and I am so proud of her. Maple is going to do great things in 4th grade!!

Korbin Carpenter- Korbin has achieved all of his third grade goals. I am proud of his perseverance and respect he has for everyone. He is a good friend, creative thinker, and has a great attitude. He is ready to take on fourth grade!

Reyna Herlein and Drake Babb