The Manavon Messenger
August 25, 2023
A New School Year
Please see the linked message with some details shared at last night's event as well as some additional information.
Register for Pick Up Patrol (PUP)
Cell Phones, Smart Watches, Hats-Hoodies
We LOVE Water
GEAR UP!
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.
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.
If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please contact Nicole McClure at mccluren@pasd.com.
Report Card Updates
Calendar of Events
August 28: First Day for Students
September 1: No School
September 4: No School-Labor Day
September 8: Back-to-School Social, @ 5:30 pm
September 18-22: Start with Hello Week
September 20: PASD ELD Night, PAMS, 6-8 pm
September 20: HSA Meeting, Virtual
September 22: PASD Community Cookout, Washington Field, 5 pm
September 25: PD Day, No Students
September 27: Picture Day
September 29: Manavon Goes Gold
Information from Previous Manavon Messengers
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.
Arrival Procedure Reminders
As we seek to make our morning drop off procedure safer and more efficient, we are implementing some changes this year. Parents and guardians are asked to remain in their cars. Please help your child learn to unbuckle seat belts, boosters and car seats this summer. *The goal is that all students will be proficient with this task by the first day of school. 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.
Student Arrival:
8:40 a.m.-8:55 a.m.
Late arrival:
After 8:55 a.m.
Students must be signed in by a parent/guardian.
Here are the procedures:
- Drivers will enter the parking lot from Pothouse Road and stay to the right following signs to loop around to the car loop lane.
- Doors open at 8:40 a.m. and staff members will be waiting on the sidewalk to greet students. Please note: Staff members cannot open or close car doors for students.
- Students should be seated in the rear passenger side and will exit the vehicle independently. This is a curbside drop-off process. Parents must remain in their cars.
- Students can only exit a car if the car has reached the sidewalk area. Staff members will direct drivers and students when they should exit the car.
- Drivers may not pass other cars unless directed to do so. Please wait until all students in cars next to the sidewalk are completely unloaded.
- Students arriving after 8:55 a.m. will be considered late. After this time, parents or guardians must park in the lot and walk their children into the building. Upon entering the main office, please check-in with an office team member and complete a tardy slip.
*If your child requires special accommodations when exiting the car, and is unable to do this independently, we ask that you park in the lot and escort them to the crosswalk area. Please note, this strategy is only applicable for families with a special need.
In Need of Assistance
Departmentalization for All Grades
School Supply Lists
Clubs and Activities
After School
Performing Arts Program
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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