The Manning Weekly Update
March 6, 2023

Hello Manning Parents,
Here is some Manning news for you...
*Congratulations to Kari Laniel for being recognized by Jeffco as an outstanding Teacher in February!
*Our Band, Choir and Theatre students returned last week from their performances at Disney World. Manning students performed well and had a great time!
*Our 6th graders attended International Town this past Friday and today. Thanks go out to Mr. Molinare and Ms. Bjerke for supervising this great activity.
*We have a Parent Partnership meeting tomorrow night, Tuesday, 3/7 from 5 to 6 pm in the Manning LMC. All parents are welcome to attend.
*Our band students are performing tomorrow night, Tuesday, 3/7 at 7 pm in the Manning Auditorium.
*We want to congratulate all of the Manning students who qualified for The All State Choir. These students will perform this Thursday and Friday at the Colorado Convention Center.
*Our next PTA meeting is on March 16 from 8:30 to 9:30 am.
Thanks for your support! Mike Collins, Principal
Mike Collins, Principal

Order shirts before March 15th!
Day Without Hate 2022/23 T-Shirt Order Form Click here to order
T-Shirts are $6 each and will be worn on the official Day Without Hate, Thursday, April 27th, 2023
This form is for MANNING STUDENTS, FAMILIES, & STAFF
All orders are due by the end of the day Wednesday, March 15th.
Once you have placed your order through this form, a fee will be added to your students Campus Account, and you pay online or pay with cash/check in the main office. You may order multiple shirts. (Please make checks payable to Manning Middle School).
Signs of Suicide Training for Adult Caregivers of Manning Students

8th Grade parents, buy an ad to honor your 8th grader in the 2022/23 Yearbook. Spots are limited! Buy yours before March 17.
8th Grade parents!
You can buy an ad to honor your 8th grader in the yearbook.
Spots are limited!
Deadline to order your ad is 3/17!
Click the link above, enter the Manning code 12208123,
and then click "Purchase advertisement for your student"
Deadline to order a yearbook is April 3, 2023

Grub Club Collection will continue until March 16th!
Items and money donated will support the Action Center’s Grub Club which helps feed Jeffco students. The items collected are very specific please see flyer for the items assigned to MANNING.
Manning PTA will be sponsoring a competition between grade levels for the most items donated. The grade level who brings in the most items will get an access recess and treat provided by PTA. Collection boxes for each grade level are near the main office. Monetary donations can be made by scanning the QR code on the flyer, make sure to put MANNING when asked for school name.

PTA NEWS
Next PTA meeting is Thursday, March 16, 8:30am
Mabels Labels Fundraising Opportunity | Now that you have started to book those summer camps it’s the perfect time to shop for durable, personalized and waterproof labels for your kids’ stuff! Manning PTA is fundraising with Mabel’s Labels now through May 16. Go to campaigns.mabelslabels.com and search for Manning Middle School PTA. The school will receive a check monthly based on 20% of all sales attributed towards the campaign - Let’s get organized, Manning!
The Manning PTA Needs Your Help!
Please complete this volunteer interest form or EMAIL US and tell us what your interests are!
Middle school are pivotal years for our kids as they grow into this next phase and parental involvement is so important. We hope to see some new faces at Thursday’s meeting as well as helping out for next year!
Manning PTA Scholarship Application
Two $500 PTA Scholarships
Calling all past Manning students that are graduating high school in 2023! Once again, The Manning PTA is offering two $500.00 scholarships. Spread the word! The application process is now open and will close on April 14, 2023.
Use the attached link to Google application:


ULTIMATE FRISBEE CAMP! July 31- August 4 9:00-11:00 AM
As members of the Lakewood Ultimate Frisbee team, our goal is to teach young players the skills they need, and to instill in them a love of Ultimate which will keep the sport growing and thriving long into the future.

For registration assistance please contact the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center at 303-231-1300

Wheat Ridge Parks & Rec Middle School Night Hangouts!

Manning School of Academics & Arts
The vision of The Manning School of Academics and Arts is to challenge all students to work to their highest potential and encourage student responsibility as they develop intellectually, socially, physically, emotionally and creatively.