The Manning Weekly Update
March 13, 2023

Hello Manning Parents,
I hope everyone is enjoying the warmer weather!
Here is some news for you...
*Manning's Art Department and PTA partnered for a fun T-shirt Design Contest where Art students submitted designs and voted on the winner. Congratulations to Anna Behm for her fun winning design! Click on the Manning Store link below to see her design on Tees, Hats and Socks, in Youth and Adult sizes, and order before Saturday, March 18th! Proceeds of all sales come back directly to our amazing school. Thank you for your support!
https://manning2023.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
*Congratulations are also in order to our amazing students that went to All State Choir last week. All State Choir is quite an honor and we are so proud of you!
*Our next PTA meeting is Thursday, March 16 from 8:30 to 9:30 am. All parents are welcome to attend.
*Friday, March 17 is a regular school day for Manning students.
*Spring Break is March 20 - 24....Enjoy your break!
Mike Collins, Principal
Mike Collins, Principal

Career Day! April 18th. Come speak to our students about what you do!
Manning is so fortunate to have so many diverse families representing so many different careers and specialized skills. We are currently putting together a Career Day for April 18th for all of our students. The commitment would be for the day and a 20- 25 minute presentation in each period during the class. There will be two presenters per class period. We will provide lunch as well. Click here for more information on how to sign up
Parent Volunteers needed! Help Build or Chaperone!
The Spring Dance is coming soon- Friday, April 7th!
Student Council needs some help from our amazing parent community in creating their theme of RED CARPET CASINO! If you're interested in helping build their vision (literally) please sign up to attend the StuCo meeting on March 16th after school!
They are also looking for a few parent volunteers to run and monitor the Casino Games in each classroom the night of the Spring Dance- Friday April 7th, 6-8pm.
Please sign up if you are willing to attend.
A few Game ideas are listed below.
Jelly bean roulette - kids have to guess what flavor they are eating
Karaoke Poker - singing a song karaoke style as a penalty
Plinko
Bingo
Casino Video game room
Escape room /scavenger hunt (Casino theme)
Card games - age appropriate
Thank you for supporting this fun event for Manning Students!
T-shirt Design Contest Store opens today!
Manning's Art Department and PTA partnered for a fun T-shirt Design Contest where Art students submitted designs and voted on the winner.
Congratulations to Anna Behm for her fun winning design!
Click on the Manning Store link below to see her design on Tees, Hats and Socks, in Youth and Adult sizes, and order before Saturday, March 18th! Proceeds of all sales come back directly to our amazing school. Thank you for your support!
Spring Break Reading Challenge

8th Grade parents!
You can buy an ad to honor your 8th grader in the yearbook.
Spots are limited!
Deadline to order your ad is 3/17!
Click the link above, enter the Manning code 12208123,
and then click "Purchase advertisement for your student"
Deadline to order a yearbook is April 3, 2023

PTA NEWS
CANDY GUESSING FUN!
Manning Families,
We are excited for spring break coming up; our Manning students deserve a relaxing break from their hard work! With that, we are bringing back a little FUN-draiser for the last week before break.
Similar to last year's Halloween Candy guessing game, we are kicking this off St. Patrick's day style. Please see the flyer and remind the kiddos to bring their cash starting Monday to participate in the fun.
A picture of the candy bucket will be posted by Monday as well for those who would like to participate by purchasing ONLINE HERE!
Next PTA meeting is Thursday, March 16, 8:30am
Mabels Labels Fundraising Opportunity | Now that you have started to book those summer camps it’s the perfect time to shop for durable, personalized and waterproof labels for your kids’ stuff! Manning PTA is fundraising with Mabel’s Labels now through May 16. Go to campaigns.mabelslabels.com and search for Manning Middle School PTA. The school will receive a check monthly based on 20% of all sales attributed towards the campaign - Let’s get organized, Manning!
The Manning PTA Needs Your Help!
Please complete this volunteer interest form or EMAIL US and tell us what your interests are!
Middle school are pivotal years for our kids as they grow into this next phase and parental involvement is so important. We hope to see some new faces at Thursday’s meeting as well as helping out for next year!
Manning PTA Scholarship Application
Two $500 PTA Scholarships
Calling all past Manning students that are graduating high school in 2023! Once again, The Manning PTA is offering two $500.00 scholarships. Spread the word! The application process is now open and will close on April 14, 2023.
Use the attached link to Google application:


ULTIMATE FRISBEE CAMP! July 31- August 4 9:00-11:00 AM
As members of the Lakewood Ultimate Frisbee team, our goal is to teach young players the skills they need, and to instill in them a love of Ultimate which will keep the sport growing and thriving long into the future.

For registration assistance please contact the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center at 303-231-1300
Golden HS Cheerleading Tryouts April 10- 12, 2023
When: April 10 - 12, 2023 @ 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Where: Golden High School Cafeteria
Golden High School Cheerleading is a Athletic Program at GHS that not only supports other sports such as Football, Volleyball, and Basketball. We also compete in our own competitions Regionals, State, Nationals and more.
JOIN US: COACH ASHLYN WILL BE HOSTING TWO CHEER CLINIC BEFORE TRYOUTS MARCH 7TH AND 28TH $10 EACH AND WAIVER IS ON OUR WEBSITE!
No experience required Click here for the Flyer
Hogback Elite Wrestling Camp Starting March 27th
EVENT & COACH DETAILS:
Josiah Seaton- Kansas State HS Champion • 2 x Fargo All-American • 2 x National Champion • 2 x Jr Greco World Team Member • NCAA Qualifier
Ben Harris- 4 x NCAA Division I Qualifier and 2 x NCAA Division I All-American, Ohio University
Eric Kimble- 3 x Jr National Qualifier, Freestyle, and Greco • Ohio High School State Runner-up • NCAA Division I Wrestler, Oregon State • Washington High School State Champion & Runner-up • 2 x NJCAA Qualifier
Contact Head Coach Seaton for more information: hogbackelite@gmail.com
USA wrestling card required. Visit: usawmembership.com to get started.
6:00 - 7:30pm, Monday, Thursday at Golden High School Wrestling Room 701 24th St, Golden, CO 80401

Wheat Ridge Parks & Rec Middle School Night Hangouts!

Manning School of Academics & Arts
The vision of The Manning School of Academics and Arts is to challenge all students to work to their highest potential and encourage student responsibility as they develop intellectually, socially, physically, emotionally and creatively.