The Manavon Messenger
October 23, 2023
Calendar of Events
October 23: Conference Scheduling Opens in Skyward @ 6pm
November 3: Fall Parties
November 3: End of Marking Period 1
November 7: No School for Students
November 17: Report Cards available in Skyward
November 20-November 21: Parent-Teacher Conferences
- No school for students
- 8:00 am – 7:15 pm
- (No conferences scheduled from 12:00 noon – 12:45 pm and 4:30 pm – 5:40 pm)
November 22-November 24: Schools Closed
Parent-Teacher Conferences-Open Tonight at 6 pm
All conferences will be scheduled with your child's homeroom teacher who will have the partner teacher's input to bring to your conference.
Directions for scheduling:
1) Log in to Skyward.
2) Click on the “Teacher Conferences” button on the left side of your screen.
3) Click the “All Conferences” tab towards the center of the page.
4) Click the “Select a Time” tab. You will be scheduled with your child's homeroom teacher.
5) Click on “Select” for the timeslot you wish to reserve. Then click Save.
6) A confirmation email will be sent to you.
Mrs. Sinnamon's Masters of Math
Students in Mrs. Sinnamon’s class have been working on building their addition and subtraction skills by using ten frames and fun manipulatives.
Veteran's Day Celebrations
All applications to participate in this event are due by November 3rd.
Second Grade Special Delivery
A special package arrived straight from Citizen's Bank park for second grade readers. Readers were elated to read a story featuring the Phanatic to kick off their Phillies Reading Challenge. Students can't wait to fill in their reading logs!
Fifth-grade Writing Celebration
Fifth-grade students in Miss Kurtz's writing class spent Tuesday celebrating the publishing of their personal narrative. Students shared parts of their stories that they were most proud of with their peers and enjoyed a snack together!
Student Government Suggestion Boxes
Student government homeroom representatives designed suggestion boxes for their respective homerooms. Officers designed flyers for future recognition days such as October 31st, National Knock Knock Joke Day.
Call for Clothing Donations
Subtraction Superstars in Third Grade
Mrs. MacNeill and Mrs. Zandi’s class showing their math thinking at the Virtual Whiteboards! Rockin’ Subtraction!
The Flying Chicken Challenge
Second grade students had a fantastic time completing a Flying Rubber Chicken challenge. They are excited to write about their experience in Writing class.
Schedule for Clubs/Activities This Week
Monday - 10/23/23
Advanced Orchestra – 8:00-8:45
5th Grade Art Club (MAC5) – 7:45-8:45
Manavon Facetime Theater – 3:55-4:40
Tuesday - 10/24/23
4th Grade Math Club – 3:55-4:45
Wednesday - 10/25/23
3rd Grade Reading Club – 3:55–4:45
Thursday - 10/26/23
Phantom Band (Year 2 Players) - 8:00-8:45
4th Grade Math Club – 3:55-4:45
Friday 10/27/23
Chorus - 8:00-8:45
Young Rembrandt – 3:55-4:45
PAHS Host a Safe Trick or Treat
Please see the flyers linked below for the safe trick or treat being hosted at Phoenixville Area High School on Thursday, October 26 from 6-8 pm at the high school.
Information from Previous Messengers
Volunteers for Fall Parties
Thank you for volunteering for your child’s classroom party. If you are taking your child/children home from Manavon after the party, please log into PickUp Patrol and enter it as an early dismissal. That way we can account for your child leaving the building. We encourage you to only take home Manavon students as PAELC students are on a regular school schedule. If you must take your child home from PAELC you need to enter that student in PickUp Patrol in the dismissal plan change in advance.
Get Your Yearbook Now
Attention 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Grade Families… Yearbooks are on sale NOW!!
(All 5th Graders receive a free yearbook courtesy of the Manavon HSA.)(All 5th Graders receive a free yearbook courtesy of the Manavon HSA.)
PRESALE!! From October 16th-December 1st, yearbooks are only $22!!
From December 2nd- January 12th the price increases to $25.
**No yearbooks can be sold after January 12th, so order yours today!!
Use the link below to order your yearbook!
Family Photo Booth Fundraiser
Please join Liv Rothfuss Photography and the Manavon and PAELC Home and School Associations for a Winter Family Photo Booth on Saturday October 28th, between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm. Photos will be located in the Early Learning Center/Manavon Parking Lot (1 Phantom Way) - Rain or Shine! Look for balloons and a sign at the tennis courts to the right upon entering, we will be set up behind the tennis courts. We will have Winter themed props in a natural background prepared for your photos, and each family will be emailed 2-3 photos. A suggested donation of $20 per family is appreciated, thank you!
Use this link to sign up for a time slot. Sign up genius.Girls Exploring Tomorrow's Technology (GETT) Expo
The GETT EXPO is an annual, one-day, free, in-person, interactive STEM experience for girls in grades 5 through 10. Girls who attend GETT have the opportunity to explore STEM educational pathways and career opportunities via hands-on activities as they visit expo tables staffed by a diverse group of professional women in STEM from companies and organizations across Eastern PA and beyond.
These impressive mentors not only share their STEM career pathway with the girls, but also their personal challenges, lessons learned and inspirational messages gleaned along their journey as a woman in STEM.
Reminder: Cell Phones, Smart Watches, Hats and Hoodies
Recess Equipment Wish List
Each year, we hope to update and replenish our recess games and equipment. Please see Manavon's recess equipment wish list below. The links will take you to Amazon, where you can purchase the items and either drop them off to school or send them directly to the building:
Manavon Elementary School
2 Phantom Way, Phoenixville, PA 19460.
Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Volunteers
Report Card Updates
Birthday/Holiday Treats
Due to the many students with allergies and food reactions food items to celebrate student birthdays are not permitted. We are requesting that all birthday recognitions be non-food based. We do want to acknowledge student birthdays but encourage families to do so in other ways. For example, small items such as pencils or stickers for classmates or the donation of a book to the school or classroom library in honor of a child’s birthday would be appropriate. Thank you for honoring and respecting this request.
Holiday celebrations will be held in compliance with School Board Policy #246 Student Wellness. The policy states “The district recognizes that classroom parties and celebrations are a tradition at school. School staff and parents/guardians are encouraged to include healthy food offerings, as defined in this policy, at school parties and events to support a healthy environment throughout the district.” Policy 246 can be viewed in its entirety by visiting the district’s website.
Holiday celebrations and end-of-year classroom celebrations will be announced in advance for parents to be prepared in determining food choices with their children. Birthday celebrations are held randomly and do not allow for parent awareness prior to the event in the school setting, which contributed to the decision for birthday recognitions to be non-food based.
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