The Manavon Messenger
April 17, 2023
March Character Trait: Growth Mindset
Important Reminders: Drinks, Toys/Pokemon Cards, and Word Choice
Please do not send sports drinks into school to substitute for water. Students are able to drink water throughout the day, and may have a special beverage at lunch (no soda); however, we have seen more and more students bringing sports drinks and soda in lieu of water bottles.
Additionally, we have also seen more toys, especially Pokemon cards being brought to school and causing disruption in the classrooms, on the bus, and waiting for the car line in the gymnasium. Please remind your children to leave toys and Pokemon cards at home.
Finally, please continue to speak with your children about using language that may be deemed inappropriate or threatening, even when upset. We want to continue to teach our students coping skills and replacement language when upset or frustrated. We also want children to understand the gravity of using specific terminology referring to weapons or threatening language even in a joking manner.
Thank you in advance for supporting our efforts at home!
Congratulations to Juniper Cannon
Pirates! The Musical
April is Autism Acceptance Month
Virtual Author Visit from Alan Gratz and Sophie Blackall!
Thanks to our amazing Home & School Association, Manavon students had the opportunity to attend a virtual author visit through Kutztown University this week. Students in grades 2-4 met Sophie Blackall, the Caldecott award-winning author and illustrator of over 50 books for children. Students in grade 5 met Alan Gratz, the bestselling author of 19 novels and graphic novels for young readers. Both authors shared their incredible writing processes and provided advice for our own aspiring authors and illustrators.
Manavon Marathoners Big Finish Party
The Importance of Community: Collections for Mom's House
MES Student Government collected items for Mom’s House in Phoenixville. Mrs. Trahey, MES Home and School Association Treasurer, presented a check in the amount of $100 to support student government’s donation to Mom’s House. Student government members collaborated with MES Home and School at their Family Bingo Night helping to sell treats. Home and School generously donated the proceeds from the treat sale towards the Mom’s House drive. Ruby Ruch, Student Government Treasurer, presented the monetary donation to Wendy McKeon, Mom’s House Executive Director.
Home and School Meeting: Wednesday, April 19
Third Grade Science
Calendar of Events
April 19: HSA Meeting
April 20: Fifth Grade Musical
April 21: Half Day for Students, dismissal @ 11:45 am
April 21: Manavon Marathoners Party
April 24: Character Trait Assembly
April 25-27: PSSA ELA Testing (grades 3-5)
May 2-3: PSSA Math Testing (grades 3-5)
May 4-5: PSSA Science Testing (grade 4 only)
May 5: Special Olympics
Repeated Information from Previous Messengers
PSSA Information
As spring begins so does preparation for the PSSA. All students in third, fourth, and fifth grade will be taking the English/Language Arts and Math portions of the assessment. Additionally, fourth graders will take the Science PSSA. The information obtained from the PSSA serves as a valuable tool for planning future school programs, student advanced placement, developing curriculum, in-service training, and informing the public about student achievement.
Parents may help students prepare for the PSSA by reinforcing the importance of the assessment, encouraging them to get plenty of sleep the night before and providing them with a good breakfast on the morning of test days. Also, parents can reassure their children that the assessment gives them an opportunity to demonstrate their learning and helps teachers to plan the best possible instruction for them.
The assessments will be administered in the morning on the following dates.
- Grade 3-5 English/Language Arts April 25th, 26th and 27th
- Grade 3-5 Mathematics May 2nd and 3rd
- Grade 4 Science May 4th and 5th
Should you desire to opt your child out of testing for religious reasons, please visit the link below and follow the directions. Assessment Information - Phoenixville Area School District (pasd.com)
Before you decide to opt out of testing, please consider the following:
- PSSAs are a factor in the advanced placement of middle school students in high school level classes.
- When your child does not participate in testing, we struggle to get an accurate assessment of our programs.
- The students will only be taking one section of the test each day. Students that opt out will be expected to come to school and will be assigned alternate work.
- Participating in PSSAs prepares students for future high stakes tests such as the SAT and professional testing. Many future professions require high stakes testing such as healthcare, law, business, and education.
Finally, we are asking for your support with cell phones. The state has made very clear that students are not permitted to have electronic devices (including smart watches) in testing sessions. All electronic devices should be left at home on testing days or turned off and placed in a box in each testing classroom. If a student is caught with an electronic device in a testing session, a report must be filed with the state and the student’s scores could be invalidated. We ask that you please reinforce this with your child(ren).
Attached is information for parents. Please review the frequently asked question document, electronic device information and Code of Conduct for Test Takers with your child to prepare for the PSSA.
Please click on the below link for more information from the Department of Education:
2023 PHOENIXVILLE BOY’S BASKETBALL CAMP
Registration for our 11th Annual Camp is OPEN!
Boys of ALL skill levels entering 3rd-9th grade are welcome to join!
Dates:
WEEK 1: 6/12 - 6/15, 9am-2pm
WEEK 2: 6/19 – 6/22, 9am-2pm
Please see flyers linked below for more details.
Become a Substitute
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