The Manavon Messenger
September 18, 2023
Calendar of Events
September 18-22: Start with Hello Week
September 20: PASD ELD Night, PAMS, 6-8 pm
September 20: HSA Meeting, Virtual, 7 pm
September 22: PASD Community Cookout, Washington Field, 5 pm
September 25: PD Day, No Students
September 27: Picture Day
September 29: Manavon Goes Gold
Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Cesar Chavez
The spotlight for this week is one of today's most influential Hispanic Americans:
Union leader and labor organizer Cesar Chavez, who dedicated his life to improving treatment, pay and working conditions for farm workers.
Cesar Chavez was born near Yuma, Arizona, on March 31, 1927, Cesar Chavez employed nonviolent means to bring attention to the plight of farmworkers and formed both the National Farm Workers Association, which later became United Farm Workers. As a labor leader, Chavez led marches, called for boycotts and went on several hunger strikes.
Safety and Security Drills
Next week we will be running our semiannual school safety drill. Security drills are required under the school code and are conducted under the observation of district administration and local law enforcement.
This Week is Start with Hello Week!
Manavon Elementary School is one amazing school community and we are going to show our extraordinary compassion this week with a START WITH HELLO week.
Start With Hello Spirit Week
September 18th – 22nd
MONDAY: “SMILE”
(Wear a positive message or something that makes you smile!)
TUESDAY: “Crazy About Saying Hello”
(Wear crazy socks, hats, and hair!)
WEDNESDAY: “Wear Green”
(Green is the universal color of kindness and empathy)
THURSDAY: “Team Kindness”
(Wear your favorite sports gear to show we’re all on the same team!)
FRIDAY: “Vacation Day”
(Wear something that you would if you were dressing for vacation)
Comience con Hello Spirit Week
Del 18al 22de Septiembre
LUNES: "SONRÍE"
(¡Usa un mensaje positivo o algo que te haga sonreír! )
MARTES: "Loco por saludar"
(¡Use calcetines, sombreros y cabello locos! )
MIÉRCOLES: "Viste de verde"
(El verde es el color universal de la bondad y la empatía)
JUEVES: "Amabilidad de equipo"
(¡Usa tu equipo deportivo favorito para demostrar que todos estamos en el mismo equipo! )
VIERNES: "Día de vacaciones"
(Use algo que usted haría si se estuviera vistiendo para la vacation)
Comece com a Hello Spirit Week
18 a 22 de Setembro
SEGUNDA-FEIRA: "SORRISO"
(Use uma mensagem positiva ou algo que te faça sorrir! )
TERÇA-FEIRA: "Louco por Dizer Olá"
(Use meias loucas, chapéus e cabelo! )
QUARTA-FEIRA: "Use verde"
(O verde é a cor universal da bondade e da empatia)
QUINTA-FEIRA: "Bondade da Equipe"
(Use seu equipamento esportivo favorito para mostrar que estamos todos no mesmo time! )
SEXTA-FEIRA: "Dia de Férias"
(Use algo que você faria se estivesse se vestindo para vacation)
Manavon Home and School Update
Please look for the HSA update on Wednesday
Please plan to join the HSA virtual meeting on Wednesday, September 20th at 7pm. Link to be shared via remind on Wednesday.
PASD Community Cookout
The Annual Community BBQ returns again this year on Friday, September 22, 2023. Join us for a free BBQ from 4:30-6:30 p.m. next to Washington Field. We will have live entertainment, food, and games. This year, we are also so excited to welcome our new superintendent, Missy McTiernan!
The BBQ will be followed by PAHS football game against Upper Merion HS, starting at 7 p.m. There is free admission to this game that includes a special salute to our military and first responders.
Also, come see Dr. Celotto get a pie to the face!
Picture Day is Coming. . .
Picture Day is coming on Wednesday, September 27th. Order forms will be coming home soon. Also, click below to access the order form.
Information from Previous Manavon Messengers
Arrival Reminders for the Car Line
As we seek to make our morning drop off procedure safer and more efficient, we are asking parents and guardians to remain in their cars. Remember to give hugs and kisses at home to ensure that the drop off process flows smoothly. Thank you for your grace and patience, particularly during the first few weeks of school.
Reminder: Drivers should not be on their cell phones during drop off in order to facilitate a safe and speedy drop off.
Recess Equipment Wish List
Each year, we hope to update and replenish our recess games and equipment. Please see Manavon's recess equipment wish list below. The links will take you to Amazon, where you can purchase the items and either drop them off to school or send them directly to the building:
Manavon Elementary School
2 Phantom Way, Phoenixville, PA 19460.
Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Young Men and Women in Charge
Cell Phones, Smart Watches, Hats-Hoodies
We LOVE Water
Volunteers
Free Breakfast
All students are eligible for free breakfast again this year, thanks to funding from Governor Josh Shapiro. Students may pickup breakfast upon arrival each morning. Menus are available here.
Report Card Updates
Remind
- Classroom Teachers primarily communicate through the Remind app. Make sure you are connected. Please note that our staff members are encouraged to disconnect after their working hours. As such, if you are emailing or calling beyond the school day, please expect a return reply within 24 hours. Our staff members work incredibly hard each day and we actively promote the importance of having a work-life balance.
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.
In Need of Assistance
Clubs and Activities
After School
Performing Arts Program
at MANAVON ELEMENTARY!
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