The Manavon Messenger
September 19, 2022
Calendar of Events
September 19 - Start with Hello Spirit Week
September 21 - District Wide ELD Night @ 6:00 p.m. @ PAMS
September 23 - Half Day - Elementary Dismissal @ 11:45 a.m.
September 26 - No School (Rosh Hashana)
September 28 - Picture Day
September 30 - Manavon Goes Gold
October 5 - No School
October 24 - No School
Ice Cream Social a Success
Important Reminders
Start with Hello
Manavon Elementary School is one amazing school community and we are going to show our extraordinary compassion with a START WITH HELLO week, the week of September 19-23. Start With Hello originated in Sandy Hook with a promise that if I see someone that seems alone, I will notice, and I will do something, by starting with hello!
Spirit Days:
MONDAY
Smiles! Wear a positive message or something that makes you, or someone else, smile!
TUESDAY
Crazy About Saying Hello – Wear crazy socks, hats, and hair!
WEDNESDAY
Wear green - the universal color of kindness and empathy!
THURSDAY
Team Kindness Wear your favorite sports gear to show we’re all on the same team!
FRIDAY (Early Dismissal @ 11:45 am)
Vacation Day! Wear something that you would if you were dressing for vacation as our students embark early after a half day!
Lunch on Half Day
We Love Water!!!!
Birthday Treats
Picture Day
New Club Opportunities
Manavon Girls Running Club
Calling all 4th and 5th grade girls looking to get active, make new friends and have some fun this Fall with the Manavon Girls Running Club! We will meet for 8 weeks on Tuesdays from 3:30-5pm at Manavon. Our season will conclude with a celebration and fun 5K run. We can accept 20 4th/5th grade girls. Please complete the interest form by 9/21. Lottery selections will be notified on 9/23. Our first meeting will be 9/27. Our 5K will be on 11/15. No club meeting on 11/22. End of season celebration on 11/29. We hope you can come see why MGRC is the Place to Be!
Here is the link for the interest form for Manavon Girls Running Club:
Student Government
The Manavon Student Government is comprised of one class-elected representative from each homeroom in second, third, fourth, and fifth grade.
Fifth graders can also run for the officer positions: president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer.
The members meet once a month to communicate school concerns and accomplishments. In addition, they organize and lead a community service project to benefit the community.
Please see the parent forms linked below for students to submit their intent.
Spotlights
Manavon's Amazing Staff
Pictured below, left to right:
Mrs. Flannery
Mrs. Martz
Mrs. Sinapius
Mrs. Ronayne
Mrs. Hrynko
Mrs. Houseman
Miss McKay
Mrs. Slawecki
Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Cesar Chavez
The spotlight for this week is one of today's most influential Hispanic Americans:
Union leader and labor organizer Cesar Chavez, who dedicated his life to improving treatment, pay and working conditions for farm workers.
Cesar Chavez was born near Yuma, Arizona, on March 31, 1927, Cesar Chavez employed nonviolent means to bring attention to the plight of farmworkers and formed both the National Farm Workers Association, which later became United Farm Workers. As a labor leader, Chavez led marches, called for boycotts and went on several hunger strikes.
Free School Breakfast
Per a recent announcement by Governor Tom Wolf, school breakfast will be free for all students effective October 1, 2022. During the month of September, students who are not receiving meal benefits will continue to be charged for breakfast. However, all students will be eligible for free breakfast on October 1, 2022 as per the new guidance.
Manavon Elementary School
Assistant Principal: Mrs. Natalie Hrynko
Secretary: Mrs. Becky Sinapius
Clerk: Mrs. Karen Martz
Email: celotton@pasd.com
Website: https://mes.pasd.com/
Location: 2 Phantom Way, Phoenixville, PA, USA
Phone: (484) 927-5350
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PASDmanavon
Twitter: @PASDSchools