Manton Elementary Newsletter

We want to congratulate Mrs. Carrie Powell, Mrs. Mary Taylor, and Mrs. Mary Myers on their retirement! They have been a tremendous asset for Manton Elementary School, and we wish them nothing but the best with their future endeavors!

Important dates to remember:

1. May 31 No School-Memorial Day
2. June 4 last day of school
3. August 4 & 5 Kindergarten Roundup

News for You:

• 2021 Kindergarten Students If you have an eligible student for Kindergarten next year, please call the elementary office to register your child. Our Kindergarten Round-up will be on August 4 and 5 this year!
• Cadillac YMCA Flag football forms have been handed out. This is for a 6-8 yr old league and a 9-11 yr old league. They are both Co-Ed. For more info contact Mary Spalding at the YMCA 231-775-3369 or marys@cadillacareaymca.org
• Please remember to send in a water bottle and face mask for your student.
• If you have an updated phone number and/or address please be sure to contact the office to have this updated in our system.
• Please remember when sending a treat in with your child that it must be store-bought and individually wrapped. Thank you.
• Please note the following Internet Access points for Manton Students: (Student devices will automatically connect to the wireless network except Bloomfield Township) Manton School Parking lot, Rollins Church, Caldwell Township, Bloomfield Township using the following code: bYid3fi6 , Liberty Township, Greenwood Township, Cedar Creek Township.
• Parents dropping off their children on Maple Street. Please do not allow your child to exit on the traffic side. This is a safety precaution, and we appreciate your assistance.

• Parents are not allowed in the building this year. If you have a pre-arranged meeting, then you will need to wear a face mask and be screened in.
• Please wash your child's face mask each day before wearing it again at school.
• Parents, continue to drive forward in the drop-off lane, and please do not leave the vehicle. It has been a great start to the school year, and we want to keep it that way. Thanks!

Parents/Guardians!

Remember, there will be an exit meeting scheduled for your child on how they performed in our remote program (you should have received a letter). During this meeting, Mr. Katona will discuss your child's assessment scores, grades from the Pathblazer program, and parent participation. We are looking forward to these meetings! These meetings will take place the week of June 7th. Parents will also drop off all school equipment on this day.

*I will begin calling parents next week to discuss their child's remote learning year. This will help ease up the meetings the week of June 7th. Parents will still need to return all school equipment after June 4th. Thanks!

Self-regulation is the ability that helps us control our behaviors to make good decisions and not reacting (or overreacting) in the moment. Self-regulation is a skill that allows us to manage our emotions when we are angry, anxious, or disappointed. Self-regulation skills can be difficult for children whose brains are still developing.

There are many benefits in having self-regulation skills. Having the ability to self-regulate can help children finish work tasks (at school and home), maintain lasting friendships, make safe choices, and work through tough challenges. Kids (and adults, too) are more likely to lead happier and healthier lives when self-regulation skills are strengthened. This does not happen overnight. Learning self-regulation skills takes time and work. Some strategies and skills to improve self-regulation are listed below:

1. Practice Self-Control with games – Jenga, Simon Says, and lots more

2. Journaling – Write down any questions, thoughts, and feelings. The possibilities are endless!

3. Picture books – My Mouth is a Volcano, I’m in Charge of Me, What Were You Thinking? -just to name a few!

4. Set aside a time for Movement – Jumping jacks, push-ups, running, or anything that involves movement!

5. Develop Routines – Develop a routine, then practice the routine (homework routine, chore routine, etc.)

6. Create a calm down space – Design an area (doesn’t have to be fancy) for your child to go when they just need a few minutes to themselves.

Symptoms

☐ Temperature 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or feels feverish

☐ Sore throat

☐ New uncontrolled cough that causes difficulty breathing (for students with chronic allergic/asthmatic cough, a change in their cough from baseline)

☐ Diarrhea, vomiting, or abdominal pain

☐ New onset of severe headache, especially with a fever

Quarantine Guidelines

Individuals can shorten their quarantine to 14 days after their last contact with a person who has COVID-19 ONLY IF:

• They do not develop any symptoms or signs of COVID-19 infection during daily symptom monitoring for the 10 days after the last exposure; and,
• Daily symptom monitoring continues through day 14 after the last exposure.

If there is any concern about whether or not they will follow these instructions, they should follow the standard 14 day quarantine.