Manton Elementary Newsletter
October 29, 2021 Vol. 10
Important dates to remember:
- No School: November 1 (Teacher PD day)
- Picture retake day: November 12 forms in the office if needed
- No School: November 15 (Deer day)
- 1/2 Day: November 24
- No school: November 25 and 26 (Thanksgiving)
News for You:
- Support Staff Subs: The elementary is looking for substitute Parapro and Monitors. Please contact Mr. Katona if you're interested!
- 2021 Coats for Kids: Forms available upon request. Please contact the Elementary office if you are in need of one. This is sponsored by Cadillac Jaycees and Real Estate One. Request needed by October 29, 2021.
- Veterans Day: We are celebrating veterans day this year. Please have your child wear red, white, or blue on Thursday, November 11. Also, see the details below about our Veteran's Day slideshow.
- Christmas Help: If your family is in need and will not receive assistance from other organizations (i.e. Project Christmas) then please contact the Elementary office to get a form to be completed by Monday, November 22, 2021. Lists will not be accepted after this deadline.
- Project Christmas: Saturday, December 11, 2021. If you, or someone you know, need a source of encouragement for Christmas this year, they would love to help with gifts and a meal. Wexford County call 231-779-5205 or 231-468-3204. Missaukee County residents call 231-839-8816 to register.
- Water Bottles: Please continue to send your child to school with a water bottle. The school will supply your student with water, but please try and encourage your child to bring their water bottle to help us conserve the number of water bottles distributed each day. Thank you!
- Cold Weather: Cold weather is coming! Please have your child properly dressed for outside recess!
- Doors open at 8:20, and Dismissal is at 3:10
- Drop-off Lane: Parents/Guardians! Please don't leave your vehicle in the drop-off lane, and please pull forward to allow other vehicles to enter. This WILL help the flow of traffic.
- Parents are strongly encouraged not to contact the office after 2:30 PM to have their child picked up unless of an emergency. The office is busy after 2:30, and it may be challenging to accommodate parents' requests.
- Visitors: Visitors will not be allowed to enter the building this year.
- Please be sure to contact the office and get the proper paperwork for any Medication disbursement or food modification forms for the kitchen. Medication can not be given without paperwork from the school signed by the physician, and this includes Epi-pens and inhalers as well as prescribed and non-prescribed medication. The kitchen cannot accommodate any food modifications without the form from the school filled out by a physician as well.
- PTO: The PTO (parent-teacher organization) is looking for new parent recruits who want to be a part of a great group to enhance the school experience for all students! Please get in touch with Mr. Katona if you're interested in joining! Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, November 2, at 6:30 PM in the Elementary Library. The doors on Maple Street will be open at 6:15 PM.
- If you are a remote learner and would like school pictures, please contact the Elementary office at 231-824-6413 opt. 4.
- PTO Craft Show: Our annual PTO Craft Show will be on Saturday, December 4! Check out the Manton PTO Facebook page for more information!
- Birthday Treats: We strongly encourage pre-packaged birthday treats again this year. Thank you!
2nd Step Recognition Tickets!!
Mr. Case playing in PE with his class!
Ranger Pride Students of the Month (1st-4th)
Jazzlyn Snyder, Evan Longstreet, Owen Teague, Lela Wieber, Morgan Gregg, Hattie Teed, Grace Coffell, Corbin Moore, Kayleigh Schwab, Melody Barnum, Oakley Banks, Carter Teague, Trevor Cannedy, Melody Fouts-Junsay, Violet Carpenter, and Grady Hiller
Music Students of the Month!
Blake Agar, Kason Grundner, Deeva Snyder, Ryker Meyers, and Koltyn Grundner!
PE Students of the Month!
Maddy Kehl, Eli Miller, Audie Wieber, Owen Shepler, and Mariana Sosa-Ventura