Cole Manor Elementary School

We strive to celebrate the diversity represented in our school and value what each student brings to Cole Manor each day from their unique backgrounds and experiences. This creates a rich, welcoming and vibrant learning community.

Dear Cole Manor Families,

As we move into the fall season, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community. The energy and enthusiasm in our classrooms has been wonderful, and we have many exciting events coming up to celebrate learning, culture, and the autumn season!

At Cole Manor, we are proud to honor and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Students have been engaging in classroom activities that explore the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic Americans. From art projects and read-alouds to music and cultural presentations, our students are learning the value of diversity. We look forward to celebrating together as a school community! Please join us for a celebration on 10/8/26.

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration – October 8 at 5:30 PM

We are also excited to begin our family workshops and continue meeting with our PFC. information about these events is included in this newsletter.

Parent-Faculty Club (PFC) Meeting – October 5 at 6:30 PM- Cole Manor Library

Our Parent-Faculty Club (PFC) plays an essential role in supporting our school and providing fun and engaging opportunities for our students.

Pretzel Sale – October 8

Our next pretzel sale will take place on October 8! Thank you for supporting our school activities and helping make these opportunities possible for our students. Please look for additional information regarding the sale.

The Great Heart Walk- A -Thon will be October 21st. More info to come!!

Pumpkin Day & WEAR YOUR ORANGE! - 10/23/26

Get out your orange clothes and get ready to learn all about pumpkins! This fun day will be filled with all sorts of activities!

Fall Harvest Classroom Parties & Fall Costume Parade – October 30

Our annual Fall Harvest Classroom Parties and Character Parade will take place on Friday, October 30, during the school day. Room parents will coordinate with teachers to help make the classroom celebrations fun and memorable for our students.

Students will also participate in our annual Fall Costume Parade! . Please remember that all costumes must be school-appropriate. Be sure to check the flyer in this newsletter for additional information! The parade will be at 2 PM in the bus loop areas if families want to visit to watch the parade.

As we enjoy the fall season, I encourage all families to make reading together a daily priority. Take time to read with your child, ask questions about what they are reading, and discuss what they are learning in school. Building strong reading comprehension skills is a major focus at Cole Manor. We are committed to ensuring that all students can read, comprehend grade-level texts, and develop the math skills necessary for success. Your partnership is essential in helping every student reach their highest potential.

Thank you for being such an important part of the Cole Manor community. I look forward to seeing many of you at our upcoming events!

Sincerely,

Dr. Poncheri

Principal
Cole Manor Elementary School

MEASLES FACTS

Symptoms can include a high fever, a runny nose, a cough, red water eyes, and a rash (usually does not start until approximately 3-5 days after other symptoms start).

- A person with measles is contagious 4 days before their rash starts and until 4 days after the rash starts.

- According to the Centers for Disease Control Statistics, 1 of every 5 people with measles will be hospitalized (The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2026).

- The measles virus can live in the air for 2 hours after the person with measles has left the room.

- When an adult or child receives both measles vaccines, they are 97% protected against getting the measles virus.

- According to current statistics, the measles virus is 12 times more contagious than the flu and twice as contagious as COVID-19 (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2026).

- The best protection against the measles virus is to receive the vaccines to prevent a person from getting it.

Please see the link for more information about measles. Thank you.

https://www.cdc.gov/measles/causes/index.html

Third grade students are leaving how to multiply using arrays and completing science investigations about forces.

Thank you for all you do for our staff, students and families. Your work and dedication are appreciated!!

October

PFC Meeting - 10/5/26

Parent Workshop 5:15 PM - 10/1/ 26

Wear Pink Day - 10/16

Pop-Up shop -Friday, 10/16

Pumpkin Day - 10/23

Fall Harvest Dance - 10/23/26

Fall Harvest Parade & Parties - 10/30/26

9/15-10/15- HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

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2350 Springview Road

Norristown, PA. 19426

610-275-5525

nponcheri@nasd.k12.pa.us