The Manavon and ELC Messenger
April 15, 2024
Calendar of Events
April 15: Second Grade Field Trip (Houseman, Krisiewicz, Chelli)
April 17-18: Kindergarten Field Trip
April 19: Family Bingo Night
April 23: No School for Students
April 24-26: PSSA ELA Testing
April 26: Second Grade Field Trip (Iero, Moore, Zeplin)
April 30-May 1: PSSA Math Testing
May 1-3: First Grade Field Trip to Please Touch Museum
May 2-3: PSSA Science Testing (Grade 4 only)
May 3: Fifth Grade Field Trip to Paradise Farms
Solar Eclipse-An Amazing Experience!
Although they did not get a perfect view due to the cloudy skies, students were excited to get intermittent views of the solar eclipse!
What Can We Be When We Grow Up? ANYTHING!!!
We had various careers presented to our students on Friday. Students had the opportunity to try power tools, karate, and mindfulness. They learned how an architect creates buildings, how to become the mayor of Phoenixville, how chocolate is made, how currency is traded, and the importance of investing their money. Students sifted as an archeologist would, learned how a physical therapist manipulate the body, what it takes to be a newscaster, a social worker, a scientist, a police officer and so many other careers. Thank you to all of our volunteers who came out to showcase their amazing careers and to reinforce with our students that they truly can be ANYTHING they want to be!
Fifth Grade Science
In science, the fifth graders spent the week learning about scientific models. They investigated a sealed black box and had to create a model of the inside using their other senses. They drew models, worked in collaborative groups, and came to a consensus before building their own model of the box!
Information from Previous Messages
Main Line Animal Rescue Collection
Student Government is collecting donations for Main Line Animal Rescue from now until April 19. Kindly consider donating the items listed below:
Dawn dish detergent
paper towels
Scotch Brite sponges
Latex/non-latex gloves
Tall kitchen trash bags
Cat/Dog treats
Puzzle toys/feeders
Bubbles
Cans of chicken/tuna broth
Leashes/gentle leaders
Easy walk harnesses
Snap collars
Stuffed toys/Kong wobblers
Hidey boxes (for cats)
Free Reading Phillies Tickets
Thanks to Capital BlueCross, students will each receive a voucher which includes 4 Free General Admission Tickets, which can be used to attend ANY of the 28 eligible R-Phils games in April, May, and June. All eligible game dates and times are listed on the printed vouchers.
2024 Hard Work in School Pays Off Game Dates: 4/10, 4/11, 4/12, 4/13, 4/14, 4/23, 4/25, 4/26, 4/27, 5/8, 5/9, 5/10, 5/22, 5/23, 5/24, 5/25, 5/26, 6/4, 6/5, 6/6, 6/7, 6/9, 6/11, 6/13, 6/14, 6/25, 6/26, 6/27.
Teddy Bear Picnic-Save the Date
Teddy Bear Picnic-Save the Date-ESPANOL
Teddy Bear Picnic-Save the Date-PORTGUESE
Transition Day at PAMS for Fifth Graders
In an effort to plan for this summer’s PAMS Transition Day, we would like to know how many families are requesting district transportation. Please note, this does not guarantee transportation; it allows us to plan and determine if transportation can be provided to students. To indicate that you are requesting district transportation, please fill out the form below by April 19th.
Guidance for Student Illness
Mindful Resources for Families
PSSA Information for Third, Fourth, and Fifth Graders
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. Please see the linked letter below and the information posted on the district's website: PSSA - Phoenixville Area School District (pasd.com)
Student Medication Important Reminders
Any medication a student may need to take during the school day MUST be dropped off by an adult with doctor's orders and in packaging with your child's prescription information. Please DO NOT send in any medication with your child in his/her backpack or lunch box (This includes inhalers and EPI pens.)
Car Line Pick Up Reminders
Our car line is consistently going later than our staffing hours and we are hoping to move the line more efficiently. Please remember to stay in your car when picking your child up at the end of the day and arrive promptly.
Pick Up Patrol for Early Dismissal
Ensuring School and Student Safety
As the schools continue to make safety a priority, we are asking that when using Pick Up Patrol for an early dismissal the following information be typed into the "MORE INFO" box.
1) reason for the dismissal
2) if they are returning
3) name of the person picking up
This will allow us to keep the dismissal efficient while also ensuring the students' safety.
Kindergarten Tours
Please use the link to schedule a school tour of the Early Learning Center. Slots are limited and are on a first come, first serve basis, so sign up soon!
Clothing Returns and Donations
Students are often lent clothing from the nurse's office for accidents, spills, etc. If you child borrowed clothes from the nurse, please wash and return them as our stockpiles are running low. Also, please donate gently used clothing, especially elastic waistband pants.
Breakfast on Half Days
On days that we have a two-hour delay, breakfast will not be served. Our cafeteria staff will be busy preparing lunches as students arrive, since we begin serving lunch within 10 minutes of students' arrival.
Important Arrival Procedures
- Arrive on time: doors will close at 8:55 am.
- If the doors are closed, you must escort your child into the building.
- Please do not stop in any driving areas to drop your child off.
- You MUST be in the car line or PARKED in a spot to let your child out of the car.
- If you were given a red placard stay in the left side of the car line. At the stop sign where double lane ends make a left into visitor spots. Do not come through parking lot and ask for barricades to be moved.
- Do not use visitor spots if you were not assigned one.
Reminder: Cell Phones and Smart Watches
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. Lisa Freeman
Interim Assistant Principal: Dr. Frank McKnight
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