Manton Elementary Newsletter

Important dates to remember:

1. March 12th Shining Armor Day (wear gold, silver, or something shiny)
2. March 15th PJ Day
3. March 19th Fairytale Day (dress like your favorite fairytale character)
4. March 26th Ranger Day
5. March 15 PTO Meeting
6. March 29-April 2 Spring Break

News for You:

• 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.

• 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! The next meeting is on March 15 at 6:30.

• Manton Summer Rec registration for softball/baseball/T-ball will be open February 26th thru March 29th. Please visit www.mantonsummerrec.com to sign up! If you have any questions please call Matt Schaub at 231-884-6058.
• 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!

March is Reading Month

"Reading is Magical"

Muscle Madness Competition

Parents, you will receive information on this year's reading month from your child's teacher, or it was mailed to you if you are a remote student! Make sure to fill out your child's reading log and have them turn it in on Mondays (except the last week, which is Friday). The grade-level with the most reading logs turned will be declared the winner, and their teacher will have to kiss a frog! Let's get reading!!

Also, a PE competition has been posted in your child's Seesaw PE folder. When students complete the exercises for the week, they will post a picture of the days crossed off in Seesaw. Grade-levels will compete against each other. The grade-level that has the most students completing the exercises will move on!

Dear remote parents/guardians!

We will continue our count month this month (February 10-March 9), and we must have ONE 2-way communication each week during February! Parents and guardians must respond in a timely manner and address specifically the liaison's questions that are being asked. Questions need to be subject-specific, and they can not be repeated in weeks back to back. All conversations must be directly related to your child's education. Technical questions and concerns do not qualify for 2-way communication. The Administration will be notified if we are not able to connect with you each week. The Administration will then contact you to set-up a meeting about the lack of communication. Please call Mr. Katona if you have any questions or concerns. Thanks!

Check out the interactive bulletin board that will keep track of the students reading progress! Prince Katona approves! 🐸

1st grade celebrating Dr. Seuss's birthday! 🥳 😍

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 10 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.