The Manavon Messenger
February 13, 2023
Black Leaders During the Civil Rights Movement
Thurgood Marshall (pictured right)
Thurgood Marshall became a lawyer and fought for social justice as the staff lawyer of the NAACP. His most famous case was Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (1954), where Marshall successfully argued that educational facilities that separated students by race were not equal. This wasn’t the only time Marshall would take on the highest court in the land in pursuit of justice. In fact, Marshall argued and won more cases before the Supreme Court than anyone else in American history. Eventually, Marshall’s position in the courtroom shifted from the courtroom floor to the judge’s seat. Thurgood Marshall became the first Black Supreme Court Justice in the US, gaining a reputation for expanding civil rights and protecting the American people from systems of oppression.
Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks was a civil rights activist who played a major role in the equality of Blacks and Whites in America. One of her many commitments to trying to provide equality for everyone was refusing to move to the back of a bus to let a white individual sit. Through her strong involvement in the community, she gained these titles from the United States Congress called: “the first lady of civil rights” and “the mother of the freedom movement”.
Malcolm X
Malcolm X was an African-American Muslim Minister and an African-American human rights activist. He preached self-worth to the community of Blacks in America and tried to teach many to reflect on where they came from and what they have accomplished, while also teaching them to love themselves and appreciate who they are and what they have.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr was an African-American Baptist Minister and an African-American civil rights leader. Through his impeccable leading style and powerful messages to the world, he single-handedly enacted a major change in the minds of political leaders, which gave way to African-Americans gaining more rights in America. A very famous quote made by him was, “I have a dream”; which was the name of his well-known speech that helped changed the face of America today.
Winter Conference Dinner
PAELC & Manavon HSA are hosting a winter conference dinner for the teachers and staff on Thursday, February 16. We are looking for volunteers to help with the dinner set up/clean up, donations of baked goods, other items, and monetary contributions. We will be serving about 100 staff members with a meal from Foresta's Market, a local Phoenixville business. Thank you in advance for all of your support!
Monetary donations accepted here-->monetary donations
Volunteer and other donations can be found here-->other donations
Let's Knock the Socks Off Phoenixville!
Fly, Eagles, Fly
Elementary School Redistricting
At the February 6th school board meeting the board of directors continued discussing elementary school redistricting for the 2025-2026 school year. For up-to-date information please visit our redistricting page on the website. In addition, Dr. Fegley will present school specific redistricting at our upcoming Home and School Associations meeting. Please join us on March 15 at 7:00 PM in the PAELC cafeteria.
Puppy Valentines
Save the Date: Family Fun Bingo Night
Mark your calendars for our Spring Family Fun Bingo Night, Friday March 24th from 6-8pm at Manavon Elementary.
1000th Day of School
The Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expression Contest
Phoenixville Area Social Concerns Committee announces the annual Rev. Dr. Martin L. King Jr. expression contest.
Theme: I Belong and Here’s Why; You Belong and Here’s Why
You have the power to change the world! Share your ideas on this theme in artwork, poetry, essay, video, song, or any other media by March 3rd.
Winners will be chosen at the elementary, middle, and high school levels and will receive a monetary prize. There will be a celebration to honor and congratulate the winners, and all participants will be acknowledged on April 15, 2023.
Due: March 3rd to your teacher
Theme: I Belong and Here’s Why; You Belong and Here’s Why
Submission: Create an original piece of writing, art, video, song, or other media
Open to all Phoenixville Area School District Students
Sponsored by the Phoenixville Area Social Concerns Committee
Questions?
484-927-5046
pacittok@pasd.com
Hershey Park Fundraiser
Help Manavon Elementary earn fundraising money when you purchase Hersheypark tickets! Save on coaster rides, an entire water park, and so much more. Tickets must be purchased by Friday March 31st so hurry and order now using this LINK and enter code 22564967.
Calendar of Events
February 15: HSA Meeting, 7 pm, PAELC cafeteria or Zoom
February 15: Friendship Parties
February 16, 17: Parent Conferences (no school for students)
February 20: President's Day (district closed)
February 24: Character Trait Assembly
March 1-3: Spring Book Fair
March 8: Spring Picture Day
March 24: Family Fun Bing Night
March 31: Hershey Park Fundraiser Ends
Repeated Information from Previous Messengers
Yearbook Love Lines
Heelys-No Thank You
Parent Pick Up-Speed and Safety a Priority
Become a Substitute
Attend the PCEF Phantom Fundraiser: Support the Students & Teachers of PASD
Join over 300 parents, teachers, administrators, and community members at the annual Phantom Fundraiser! The event, hosted by Phoenixville Community Education Foundation (PCEF), raises funds to support educational programs inside and outside the classroom throughout PASD.
Enjoy an evening of dinner and dancing, a showcase featuring kids who benefited directly from PCEF, and a silent auction featuring items such as:
● Gift certificates to local restaurants, shops, and attractions
● Sports memorabilia featuring some of your favorite local and college teams
● “Priceless” items donated by the schools including lunch with the principal, VIP seating for performances and graduations, extra recess, and more
Friday, March 3, 2023
Rivercrest Golf Club and Reserve
Ticket sales close on February 17. Get your tickets now or visit PCEF online to learn more.
Since its inception, PCEF has donated over $3 million to fund educational programs and initiatives both inside and outside the classroom for students throughout PASD. Learn more about the programs PCEF supports at http://www.pcefonline.com.
Kindergarten Registration for the 2023-2024 School Year
It's that time of year... inviting the parents/guardians of our incoming Kindergarten class to join us for a Kindergarten Information Night on January 26th from 6:00 - 7:30.
EVERYTHING you want to know about Kindergarten and the Early Learning Center!!
To learn more about this event, start your registration, or for general information about our kindergarten program, please visit the Kindergarten page on the ELC website.
Student Illness Guidelines
- Following a nighttime bout of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or fever, the student should stay at home and be watched for further symptoms. Fever is defined as a temperature 100° or above without the use of fever-reducing medication.
- The student’s temperature should remain normal without the use of fever-reducing medication for 24 hours prior to returning to school.
It is also advisable for the student to stay home from school if any of the following symptoms are exhibited:
- Unusual skin eruptions, chills, discharge or redness of eye(s), or persistent cough.
- A student should not arrive at school with an injury that occurred at home to be evaluated by the school nurse.
- Any serious injury occurring at home must be evaluated by the student’s healthcare provider.
Manavon Elementary School
Assistant Principal: Mrs. Natalie Hrynko
Secretary: Mrs. Becky Sinapius
Clerk: Mrs. Karen Martz
Email: celotton@pasd.com
Website: https://mes.pasd.com/
Location: 2 Phantom Way, Phoenixville, PA, USA
Phone: (484) 927-5350
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PASDmanavon
Twitter: @PASDSchools