MES Family Update

April 23 - Art Show, 3:30-6:00

April 24 - No School

May 4 - No School

May 8 - Kindergarten New Zoo Field Trip

May 15 - 5th Grade Threshree Field Trip

The Before & After School Care and Wrap Around 4-year-old Kindergarten Program is available to ALL school-aged children from the community. Please reach out to Miss Dallman at jdallman@manawaschools.org for more information.

Due to the number of weather-related closures this year, we have now used all of the additional “snow days” built into our school calendar. In order to continue meeting Wisconsin’s required instructional minutes without extending the school year or canceling previously scheduled non-school days, we will implement our Emergency Virtual Learning Plan for any additional weather-related closures that may occur for the remainder of the school year.

Moving forward, any school closure due to inclement weather will be a Virtual Learning Day.

Key Components of the Emergency Virtual Learning Plan

• When the Plan Will Be Used
This plan will be activated for any future weather-related school closures this school year.

• Attendance and Student Expectations
Students must complete the assigned learning activities in order to be marked present for the day. All work will be due within 24 hours of returning to school, unless otherwise communicated by the classroom teacher.

• Learning Materials
Most elementary grade levels will send home hard-copy learning materials so students are prepared in the event of a Virtual Learning Day. Upper elementary students may bring home their Chromebooks and complete assignments through Google Classroom, as directed by their teacher.

• Teacher Availability and Support
On Virtual Learning Days, teachers will be available to support students through email communication. While live virtual class sessions will not be required, staff will respond to student questions and provide guidance throughout the school day.

We recognize that virtual learning days require flexibility from families, and we truly appreciate your continued partnership. Our priority remains maintaining consistent learning opportunities while ensuring the safety of our students and staff.

If you have any questions, please contact the school office.

If you contact your child’s teacher for any transportation changes, please be sure to include the office staff on that email as well. Thank you for your cooperation!

Parents,

Don’t forget to check out the MES website --your one-stop spot for everything happening at our school!

We’d love your input! If you have ideas or suggestions on how to make the website easier and more fun to navigate, feel free to send us an email at dbonikowske@manawaschools.org.

Thanks for helping us make MES even better!

Parents, please remember to send a set of extra clothes in your child’s backpack. Accidents happen, clothes get wet from recess, etc. and we are running low in the office. If your child does come home with a new set of clothes please send that set back. Thank you for your help!

Contact Ms. U (lujazdowski@manawaschools.org, or call the office) if you or anyone in your family is in need of clothing. She receives updates on the Traveling Closet and can get you an appointment.

they have a fever over 100 or have vomited at home or at school. We recommend any ill child with a sore throat, persistent cough, or diarrhea stay home 24 hours or until their symptoms have subsided.

If you send cough drops in with your child, please include a note in the bag with your signature so we have your permission to administer them at school. Thank you for your cooperation!

• Please call or email the office by 2:00 to change the plans for your child after school.
• If your child has a varying after school schedule, send a weekly or monthly schedule to the office.

We have a 4-day rotating schedule for our special classes this year. Students will have music and physical education every other day. Opposite days will rotate between art and library. It will be helpful for your child if they have shoes for phys. ed. that stay at school.

This rotation ensures that your child receives a well-rounded education, balancing core subjects with enriching activities.

Kindergarten - 5th Grade

7:30 - Students may arrive and will be supervised at the front entrance.

7:40 - Students may enter the building. Breakfast is served.

7:50 - Students should be at school getting ready for class to start.

8:00 - Announcements and classes begin.

3:10 - Students are dismissed

4-year-old Kindergarten and Early Childhood Special Education

Classes run Monday through Thursday (No class on Fridays)

Morning 4K - 7:45-11:05

Afternoon 4K - 11:55-3:10

We are in need of substitutes for paraprofessionals. Our parapros are an important part of our school community by supporting our students and staff. All you need is a high school diploma and background check to be qualified. Come and make some extra money in a fast paced, fun environment!

If interested, please call 920-596-5700

Students are "allowed" 10 excused absences each semester. These include sick days and other parentally excused days off such as a vacation. Absences can be medically excused by bringing a note from a medical professional (dentist, doctor, etc) stating that the student had an appointment during a school day or has an illness that prevents them from attending school until a certain day or symptoms subside. Medically excused absences do not count toward the 10 excused absences. At the 10th excused absence I will meet with the parents of the student to discuss a plan moving forward and the information below.

After the 10th excused absence all days the student misses are considered unexcused even if we get notification from a parent unless we receive a medical excuse. Students are "allowed" 5 unexcused days per semester before they are considered habitually truant. I will meet with parents again after the 3rd unexcused absence in a semester to revise the plan and discuss what could happen if the student misses more school. We may move toward truancy after the 5th unexcused absence in a semester.

Practicing school lunch at home is a critcial skill for school! Help your child succeed at school by teaching them how to open and each a lunch box meal.

Lunch time is 30 minutes for our students to open, eat, and clean-up from lunch. That is not a lot of time if your child is having to wait for an adult to help open their food. There are 2 adults assigned to lunch duty daily and approximately 100 students in each lunch peroid. It might be 15 minutes before your child could start eating if they are waiting for help.

In my opinion, that is way too long for them to wait, and then way too fast for them to have to eat before leaving the lunch room!

Be mindful when you pack something in your child's lunch that needs to be warmed up that it reduces the time your child has to eat.

Many students would rather eat something warm and parents may like to get rid of left overs by packing microwaveable foods in their child's lunch. While we do have 2 microwaves in the cafeteria, please remember that there are approximately 100 students and 2 adults. The line for each microwave can get long. Last year, we had students who had to wait 15 minutes for a microwave! This didn't leave them much time to heat, eat, and clean up.

We ask that students bring drinks that have no caffeine and as little sugar as possible to school.

Check labels! Many drinks that call themselves sparkling water are filled with caffeine and sugar. Bubbl'r can have twice as much caffeine than a can of coke.

Please reach out to MES if you need anything. We still have school supplies and the Food Pantry is available for anyone in need. We are here year round to support our families. Call the elementary office at 920-596-5700 if you need assistance.

Email: dbrauer@manawaschools.org

Website: www.manawaschools.org
Phone: 920-596-2238