The Manavon and ELC Messenger
December 17, 2023
Calendar of Events
December 18-22: Holiday Spirit Week
December 21: Early Learning Center Winter Parties
December 22: Manavon Winter Parties
December 25-January 1: Schools Closed
Visitor Spots During Drop Off-REMINDER
Please do not park in the visitor parking spots in the front of the parking lot during drop off unless you have a specific parking pass. These spots are reserved for families who have students with specific needs. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Manavon Musicians
Under the direction of Mrs. Moll, Mr. Garcia, and Mr. Klapper, the Manavon Band, Orchestra, and Chorus showcased their melodic talents to our school on Thursday and our families on Thursday night. Our musicians were incredible and the audiences enjoyed the performances!
Buddy Classes
Many of our classes met this week to spend time this week with their Buddy Class!
Mr. Holmes's and Mrs. MacNeill's classes buddied up and created a get to know you book to learn about each other . Everyone had a blast!
Mrs. Grasso's kindergarteners had such a fun time with Ms. Gould's class today! The third graders were kind and patient with their buddies and my kindergarten students were in awe!
Hopscotch Fun!
Did you know the game of Hopscotch began as a training tool for British soldiers, then was converted into a children's game? Second graders learned about the game of Hopscotch during Fundations this week and played it outside on the 50 degree Friday as they practiced their compound, multisyllabic words.
Shop with a Cop
Thank you to the East Pikeland Police Department who took students to shop for the holidays! The students enjoyed shopping and riding in police cars to the store!
Holiday Spirit Week-REMINDER
Rotary Club Spelling Bee
Information from Previous Messages
Call for Clothing Donations
Get Your Yearbook Now
Attention 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Grade Families… Yearbooks are on sale NOW!!
(All 5th Graders receive a free yearbook courtesy of the Manavon HSA.)(All 5th Graders receive a free yearbook courtesy of the Manavon HSA.)
PRESALE!! From October 16th-December 1st, yearbooks are only $22!!
From December 2nd- January 12th the price increases to $25.
**No yearbooks can be sold after January 12th, so order yours today!!
Use the link below to order your yearbook!
Reminder: Cell Phones, Smart Watches, Hats and Hoodies
Volunteers
As we prepare for another year of in-person events and activities, we will need parent volunteers. All volunteers will need to be board approved. Please click here to register for board approval. We are planning trips and activities beginning in the fall and look forward to welcoming parent volunteers.
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.
Manavon Elementary School
Assistant Principal: Mrs. Natalie Hrynko
Interim Assistant Principal: Mrs. Lisa Freeman
Secretaries: Mrs. Becky Sinapius and Mrs. Carolyn Lolli
Clerks: Mrs. Karen Martz and Mrs. Kate Chippari
Email: celotton@pasd.com
Website: https://mes.pasd.com/ or https://paelc.pasd.com/
Location: 1-2 Phantom Way, Phoenixville, PA, USA
Phone: (484) 927-5350 or (484) 927-5450