The Manning Weekly Newsletter
December 20, 2019
Dear Families,
I hope you have a wonderful, restful, and joyous winter break with your family. Thanks, as always, for sharing your kids with us; it is our honor to serve them!
Jeena
Jeena Templeton, Principal
The Manning School of Academics and Arts
303.982.6288
Facebook: @manningschooljeffco
Instagram: @manningschool
Upcoming Events at Manning
Dec 23-Jan 3: Winter Break
Jan 3: Final Grades posted in Infinite Campus
Jan 6: First Day of Second Semester
Jan 16: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Assembly
Jan 17: All County Band and Orchestra
Jan 20: Martin Luther King Jr. Day NO SCHOOL
Jan 21: PTA Meeting in the Library at 8:30
Jan 24: Images at CMEA
Jan 28: EnrollJeffco communicates “accepted” or “wait list” status to families who open/choice enrolled.
Feb 4: Parent Partnership Meeting in the Library at 5pm
Orchestra students serenade us on the last day of the semester!
SCHEDULES CHANGE AT SEMESTER
First day of Second Semester is Monday, January 6. Please make sure your student knows their second semester schedule before they get to school that day. They can access them through the student or family portal:
We need your photos!
December Performing Arts Newsletter
All-State Choir
- Paperwork is coming home next week
- Acceptance forms and fees ($40) are due before winter break. For more information, visit Mrs. Mendez's website.
- If your student made All-State, please fill out this form and send it to Mrs. Mendez ASAP: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lGC0E5PqckgSo9ozwd1OVhWVWQ4zcb0wr_eu9c6nZww/edit?usp=sharing
- If we decide to stay in the hotel downtown, fees will be due after break.
- Manning will provide sheet music.
Choir CMEA
- Event is Friday, January 24 at 11:00 a.m. at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs
- Please fill out this form to indicate how many tickets you would like: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lGC0E5PqckgSo9ozwd1OVhWVWQ4zcb0wr_eu9c6nZww/edit?usp=sharing
- Students will bus down and back in the same day
- Fee is $25 for the bus and can be paid on Jeffco Connect
- Manning will provide lunch
- Permission slips will come home in December
- We will need chaperones to ride the bus. Please indicate on the form if you are interested!
All-County Band and Orchestra: Congratulations to the following students who were accepted to the Jeffco All-County Band and Orchestra!
- Garett Kula, Alto Saxophone
- Noah Mac, Bari Saxophone
- Mariella Franklin, Trumpet
- Sophia Nunez, Flute
- Eugene Uhm, Violin
- August Yousse, Violin
- Jordan Beecher, Violin
- Seriana Schneider, Viola
- Hailey Holman, Viola
Permission slips have been sent home and are due in January. For more information, please visit the All-County website: https://sites.google.com/a/jeffcoschools.us/jcps-middle-school-honor-band-and-orchestra/
Band Instrument Cleaning: Winter break is a great opportunity to clean your band instrument! Please make arrangements to have a local music store do a cleaning and maintenance on your band instruments. Mr. Miller will also provide information for families who like to DIY.
ELF the Musical!
A Message from PTA
If you are interested in donating a chair for the auditorium before the end of the year, you may do so at https://manningpta.org/fundraising/auditorium-seat-pledge-form/.
If you have any questions, please contact us at manningmiddlepta@gmail.com.
We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who contributed toward the treats for the Manning staff this week!! We know what a busy time of year it is, and we really appreciate your incredible generosity and thoughtfulness. Have a terrific break and a joyful holiday, and we’ll see you in 2020!
Current 8th Grade Families
Future 9th Graders attending Golden High School: Did you miss our open house in November? Come to GHS on January 3, 2020, anytime between 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. for a family/student tour of the campus.
PE Uniform Orders!
If your student is participating next semester in PE, they will be required to purchase a GYM shirt as part of their uniform during class. Click here to place your order. These items will arrive for next semester.
Your student will be required to have for PE:
- A Manning red PE Shirt (Ordered at the link above)
- Black athletic shorts, leggings or athletic pants. (Mr. Beaty no longer requires the shorts or athletic pants from Sportline. They are still available to purchase at the link above, but they are not required.)
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HONESTY
EFFORT
Mr. Hughes last Friday wore a Teletubbies costume, and it made everyone happier during finals. Thank you Mr. Hughes!
ACHIEVEMENT
Mrs. Burg is always helpful, she always is encouraging, and she will do anything to help her students.
RESPECT
When i was in outdoor lab, i was always slipping on the ice and Adam Kulu always helped me up and didn't ever laugh.
TEAMWORK
Clara Melancon helped me carry my stuff out with me outside to recess it was a big help thanks Clara!
Carson Close helped get my locker un-jammed after school!
The Manning School of Academics and Arts
Email: jeena.templeton@jeffco.k12.co.us
Website: http://manningschool.jeffcopublicschools.org/
Location: 13200 W. 32nd Ave, Golden, CO 80401
Phone: (303) 982-6340