Thanks to so many of our families and community members who helped donate over the past month to two great causes. Donations of candy and money to the Middle School for the Valentine bags that were delivered to the Cancer Centers in Grand Forks, and for the Giving Hearts Day "Penny Wars," sponsored by Mr. Twedell's 8th-grade class, which raised $1,440.00 schoolwide to donate to Ethos Home Health Care & Hospice. These are both always great projects and a witness to our students about the power of giving.

Just a reminder that there is NO school on Friday, March 17th (for a short spring break).

There WILL be school on Friday, March 31st, for students and staff. This was originally a day off, but with the storm days we have needed to use, MPS WILL BE in session.

It is hard to believe, but the end of our third quarter is on Friday, March 24th. After that, it leaves only nine weeks left of this school year!

We continue looking for a full-time custodian, bus drivers, and a full-time school counselor for next school year. If you are interested in any of these jobs and want to be a part of a GREAT TEAM, please contact Dr. Wheeler at 696-2212.

If you buy the "Essential Everyday" brand at your local grocery store, please cut out the bar code and turn them into the office. Our school receives money back for this simple act. (*Special thanks to Mary Ellen Balek for overseeing this project).

The Manvel School Board has approved the calendar for the 2023-2024 School Year. I have attached it below in this newsletter. In this month's parent newsletter, you will find information about the PTO Carnival, Preschool Screening, and the 4th Annual MPS Spelling Bee. The North Dakota State Assessment will be administered in a few weeks in grades 3rd - 8th, deemed mandatory by the State of North Dakota. There is more information below in this parent newsletter.

This community continues to be an integral part of what we do, and we appreciate your support as we maneuver through this school year! Please don't hesitate to reach out about any concerns, questions, or ideas you may have to help us make MPS a place where we continue to empower every student every day! Happy March!