Mann Family Update
April 2021
Mann Mission Statement
"Mann Eagles strive to become life-long learners and productive citizens. We do this by always putting forth our best effort, being active in our learning and remaining safe, respectful, and responsible."
A Note from Mrs. Knapp . . .
Hello Mann Families -
I have enjoyed getting to know your children during my time at Mann. My last day is Friday April 9th. Mrs. Payne will return on Monday, April 12th. I know that she has missed everyone here. I have absolutely loved my time at Mann. You all have been so welcoming and kind to me during my time here. The students and staff will always have a special place in my heart. Thank you for sharing them with me!
-Mrs. Knapp
SPS Counseling Department
The SPS Counseling Department is hosting a virtual film screening of the movie “Like,” which is about kids and social media. It will be on April 8, 2021 at 7:00pm, and you must RSVP here beforehand: Webinar Registration - Zoom
Mann Behavior Expectations
CLICK ON THE IMAGE (to the left) TO ACCESS OUR BEHAVIOR MATRIX. This document outlines our behavior expectations for every area of the building. Teachers will continue to reteach and practice these expectations throughout the school year with their students. Feel free to review these expectations with your child at home to help reinforce positive choices while at school.
Explore
Make Explore part of your summer plans
This summer, Explore will offer students exciting opportunities to pursue their unique interests and passions. Each day will be packed with engaging, relevant and personal learning opportunities, including free Artworks classes.
There will be two sessions of Explore. Session I is scheduled for June 7-30. Session II will be held July 7-July 30.
Students in grades 3 through 8 have the opportunity to enroll in free Artworks classes at two locations—Cowden Elementary School or Sequiota Elementary School.
Elementary students will attend Explore classes Monday through Friday from 8:50 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. (except Pershing, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.). Registration for elementary students begins March 4.
Middle school students will attend Explore classes Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Registration for middle school students begins March 3.
High school students may register for Explore classes beginning March 1.
Register for Explore classes at www.sps.org/Explore.
Skate Party!
Face Masks
Spring Book Fair
The Spring BOGO Book Fair is April 19-23. This sale will include books, posters, pencils, erasers, and all of the other items usually sold at book fairs! Due to current restrictions students will only be allowed to shop the fair during school hours. Each class will be assigned a specific day and time to shop and only students who have brought money to shop with will be allowed to attend. This fair is a BOGO fair, where you can buy one book and get another book or equal or lesser price free!
Red Tickets and PRIDE Focus
P.R.I.D.E. is our positive behavior support system here at Mann. P.R.I.D.E. at Mann stands for Positive*Respectful*Integrity*Dependable*Effort. During the month of April we will be focusing on PRIDE in the bathroom and on the playground. Teachers talk about these words often with their students. This month they will be focused on positive behaviors in the cafeteria and looking for students who exhibit PRIDE to award Red Tickets to.
April Dates to Remember
MAP Testing window April 19th to May 7th.
More information to come.
Mann Masks
Mann Masks are still available for purchase through our square site and will be sent home with your student the week of or week after
As always, you can contact us with any questions at teammannpta@gmail.com Be sure to follow our Facebook page at HoraceMannElementaryPTA or visit our website at //teammannpta.wixsite.com/horacemann to stay updated on what’s going on with PTA!
PTA Meeting
Parent Tech Resources
Please remember to WASH YOUR MASKS!!
About Us
Email: bnpayne@spsmail.org
Website: https://www.sps.org/mann
Location: 3745 South Broadway Avenue, Springfield, MO, USA
Phone: 417-523-4400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MannEaglesSPS
Twitter: @MannEaglesSPS