The Manavon and ELC Messenger
January 8, 2024
Calendar of Events
January 10: ELC HSA Meeting, Zoom, 6:30 pm
January 15: Schools Closed; MLK, Jr Day
January 17: MES HSA Meeting; Zoom, 7 pm
January 19: Early Dismissal for Students @11:45
January 22: WIDA testing begins
January 23: Beginner Band Concert; 6:30 pm @ PAMS Auditorium
January 24: Beginner Orchestra Concert; 6:30 pm @ PAMS Auditorium
Grab and Go Lunch for January 19
Students will be dismissed at 11:45 am on Friday, January 19. Lunch will not be served at school that day. Please complete the form below if your child would like a grab and go lunch. Orders must be placed by Tuesday, January 16. This form will close at 5:00pm Tuesday, 16, so lunches can be prepared.
Goldfish and Guppies, OH MY!
Students in kindergarten started a new unit in Science: Animals 2 x 2. They observed their goldfish and guppies during science class.
PBIS Refresher
Students reviewed the Manavon 3B's and the CUBS rules this week, watching videos created by the staff demonstrating following (and sometimes not following!) the school-wide expectations. Students traveled to each location in school to demonstrate their understanding of the expectations of that area and got their passports stamped after successfully completing the lesson for that location.
Our kindergarten and first grade students were reminded of the CUBS rules today during our PBIS assembly. We played Phantom says, watched the Bear go to school to follow the CUBS rules, and picked out the right scenario for each rule!
Reminder: Cell Phones and Smart Watches
Upcoming February Conferences
As we approach the end of marking period 2, PASD has important dates to note related to report cards and Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Friday, January 19
- End of Marking Period 2
- Parent-Teacher Conference scheduling opens in Skyward at 6 pm.
- Note the default scheduling option is for an in-person conference.
- If you have a child in elementary school, and you want a virtual or phone conference, please email your child’s teacher.
- If you have a child in Middle or High School, you can schedule an in-person, virtual, or phone conference in Skyward. Please follow the steps below, including number 9, if applicable
- Directions for scheduling:
- Log in to Skyward.
- Click on the “Conferences” button on the left side of your screen.
- Click the “All Conferences” tab towards the center of the page.
- Click the “Select a Time” tab.
- Note: If your child is in a departmentalized grade at the elementary level, your conference will be with the homeroom teacher, who will bring feedback from all teachers on your child’s team. If you’d like a conference with any other teacher, contact him/her directly.
- Note: If your Middle School child was enrolled in a mixed media class for the 2nd marking period or 1st semester (marking periods 1 and 2), we recommend scheduling conferences with that teacher. Their current mixed media teacher will be just getting to know them.
- Click on “Select” for the timeslot you wish to reserve. Then click “Save.”
- A confirmation email will be sent to you.
- Directions for HS and MS parents to switch to virtual or phone conference
Friday, February 2
- Report Cards available in Skyward
Friday, February 9
- Parent-Teacher Conference scheduling closes in Skyward at 9 am. By this date, teachers will send a Zoom or Teams link to parents who requested a virtual meeting, or they will call parents at the scheduled time. Teachers will use the email or phone number listed in Skyward.
Thursday, February 15
- Parent-Teacher Conferences 8:00 am-7:15 pm (no conferences are scheduled from 12:00-12:45 pm and 4:30 pm-5:40 pm). No school for students.
Friday, February 16
- Parent-Teacher Conferences 8:00 am-10:45 am. No school for students.
If you do not have access to Skyward or if you have any questions, please contact your child’s school. We look forward to seeing you in-person or virtually very soon!
Information from Previous Messages
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.
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!
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