The Manavon Messenger
Summer Update - August 4, 2022
Meet the Principal
Hello Manavon families,
My name is Dr. Nikki Celotto, and I am the new principal of Manavon Elementary School. I am so excited to be back in the Phoenixville Area School District and honored to lead Manavon.
I have been dedicating my life to the field of education for the past twenty-three years. I began my career as an English teacher in 1999 and came to the Phoenixville Area School District to teach English at the high school in 2006. In 2015, I took a position as the assistant principal (intern) at PAHS for two years and then moved to Manavon/Phoenixville Area Early Learning Center as the assistant principal for one year. In the fall of 2018, I left Phoenixville to become the principal of Reeceville Elementary School in the Coatesville Area School District, where I have been for the past four years.
On a personal note, I currently reside in Broomall with my husband, Robby and our pitbull, Marcella. We have three children: our son, Joey; and daughters, Danielle, and Nicole. We are excited to soon welcome a son-in-law, Ben, into the family in October.
I consider myself a lifelong learner and recently graduated from Saint Joseph's University (the Hawk will never die!) with a Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership. My focus was on cultural responsiveness and growth mindset. I hope to foster in our students a continued love of learning; acceptance, appreciation, and celebration of others' differences; and a positive outlook which thrives on challenges.
Relationships between school and home are integral to the success of all students, and I look forward to partnering with you for your child's success, not only academically, but socially and emotionally as well.
Sincerely,
Dr. Nikki Celotto
Preparing for the 2022-2023 School Year
Classroom Assignments: August 19
Skyward will be live for families on August 19 at 4 pm. Homeroom/teacher assignments will be visible then.
You're Invited: Back-to-School Night
For your convenience, there will be two sessions presented: one at 6:15 and another at 7:15 PM. Join whichever session suits your family's needs. We look forward to seeing you there!
Information Collection for Dismissal for Permanent Walkers and Car Riders
New Forms
Manavon Dismissal Change Form
- Alerts the office if your child's dismissal procedure is changing. For example, your child is typically a bus rider; however, tomorrow you need them to be a car rider.
Early Dismissal Form
- Alerts the office your child needs to leave school early.
Please use the appropriate link below to notify the office of a change in dismissal for your child. These links will also be placed on the Manavon website for easy access.
Staffing Updates
Welcome!
The following staff members are either new to Manavon or new to their positions:
- Steven Parent- Autistic Support Teacher
- Sarah Edelman- Autistic Support/Learning Support Teacher
- Deb Valentine- 5th Grade, ELA Teacher
- Nicole Stauffer- 5th Grade, Math Teacher
- Madison Toren- 3rd Grade Teacher
- Samuel Romania- Emotional Support Teacher
- Alaina Nawa- 5th Grade, Math Teacher
- Sydney Kurtz-5th Grade, ELA Teacher
- Bridgett McDonald, LTS for Mrs. Keirns
- Alex Pizzico, Instructional Aide
- Sukaina Peera, Instructional Aide
- Isaiah Burton, Instructional Aide
- Sherry Chushman, Instructional Aide
- Amy Miller Perrone, Instructional Aide
- Madison Denson, Instructional Aide
Update on School Lunches
https://www.pasd.com/our_district/news/what_s_new/2022-2023_school_meals_update
Parent Volunteers
Calendar of Events
August 19: Skyward access, 4 pm
August 24: Back-to-School Night (Session 1-6:15 pm; Session 2-7:15)
August 29: First day of school, Doors open at 8:40 am
September 2: No School, Labor Day
September 5: No School
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