The Manavon Messenger
August 1, 2023
Summer Update
I hope you are enjoying your summer! It has been a busy one here at Manavon with the Stepping Up Program and various outside activities, as well as getting the building ready for the new school year. The custodial staff has been busy cleaning and readying the building and the office staff planning and organizing materials for the upcoming school year. I cannot believe we are mere weeks away from the start of the new school year and look forward to welcoming back our students for another year.
Save the Date: Back-to-School Night
We're Hiring!
New Dismissal App
Manavon Elementary School will be using PickUp Patrol effective at the start of the year to help us better manage our dismissal process. PickUp Patrol saves time for our office staff, reduces classroom interruptions, and most importantly, adds a layer of safety for our students.
On August 8, you will receive a registration email with a link to set up your account.
Use the PUP web app for:
ATTENDANCE: Notify the school office when your child will be absent, arriving late or leaving early.
DISMISSAL CHANGES: Submit changes to your child’s regular dismissal plans.
For example:
● Your child normally rides the bus but is getting picked up today.
● Your child usually goes to aftercare but is leaving early for an appointment.
How it works:
Your child's regular dismissal plan is entered into the system. This is called their Default Plan. Then whenever you have a change to the Default Plan, you’ll submit it through the PUP app. When the change is submitted, the school will be notified, and your child’s teacher will relay the change to them.
Getting started:
1. REGISTER: On August 8, 2023, you will receive a registration email with a link to set up your account.
○ The web app is free to parents, and you can use it from your smartphone or computer.
○ For easy access, follow the instructions in your registration email for how to add it to your phone’s home screen (PUP is not accessed through the app stores).
2. ENTER DEFAULT PLANS: Once you register, log into your PickUp Patrol account no later than August 25, 2023 to confirm your child’s default dismissal plan. It’s important that you complete this step so that we can accurately dismiss your children.
Notes, emails, or phone calls will be accepted for changes for the first week, but starting September 5, 2023, all changes should be submitted through PickUp Patrol.
Thank you for using PUP to make safety a priority and to ensure our dismissal process is efficient for all our students. If you have any questions, please first check the PUP FAQ page. If you still need help, contact us here in the office.
Modular Units
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.
Welcome New Staff
Mr. Diveny, STEM
Miss Rogge, Fourth Grade ELA
Mrs. Derban, Fourth Grade Math
Mr. Burnett, Physical Education
Mr. Klapper, Strings
Mrs. Mossip, Long term substitute, fifth grade
Miss Hoffsass, Long term substitute, Learning Support
Ms. Viola, Long term substitute, Speech
Mr. Paparone, Long term substitute, STEM
Departmentalization for All Grades
School Supply Lists
In Need of Assistance
Summer Reading and Math
Calendar of Events
August 18: Classroom Assignments released in Skyward
August 24: Back-to-School Night: Session 1, 6:15 pm; Session 2, 7:15 pm
August 28: First Day for Students
September 1: No School
September 4: No School-Labor Day
September 8: Back-to-School Social, @ 5:30 pm
September 18-22: Start with Hello Week
September 20: PASD ELD Night, PAMS, 6-8 pm
September 20: HSA Meeting, Virtual
September 22: PASD Community Cookout, Washington Field, 5 pm
September 25: PD Day, No Students
September 27: Picture Day
September 29: Manavon Goes Gold
Clubs and Activities
After School
Performing Arts Program
at MANAVON ELEMENTARY!
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