Manton Elementary Newsletter

• Monday, November 2nd - No School (Teacher PD)
• Tuesday, November 3rd - Ranger Pride Lunch

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Watch for messages from your child's teacher(s) about scheduling a parent-teacher conference. Conferences are on November 23-24. Also, as a school, we ask that both parents attend the same conference session. This ensures that both parents receive the same information and messaging from the teacher. This also protects the teacher’s time and allows them to meet with all parents in a timely manner. Please have both parents sign up for an agreed-upon time. Thank you!

Label Student Belongings

Please label your child’s jackets, sweatshirts, lunchboxes, water bottles, and other belongings. Clearly labeled items are much easier to return when they end up in our Lost and Found! See our updated lost and found pictures below!

Fall Weather Reminder

Michigan weather can change quickly! Please send your child with a jacket or sweatshirt and label all personal belongings with their name. Students will continue going outside whenever conditions allow.

Updated Tardy Procedure:

To streamline schedules across our district and align with our middle and high school start times, we are making a slight adjustment to our morning attendance guidelines.

Effective November 3, please keep the following updated times in mind:

• 8:30 AM – Tardy: Students arriving after 8:30 AM will be marked tardy.
• 9:30 AM – Absence Threshold: Students arriving after 9:30 AM will be recorded as absent for the morning session.

Arriving on time helps ensure our students start their school day relaxed and ready to learn. We appreciate your partnership and support in helping your child arrive on time each day! Please contact the main office with any questions.

Updated Headwear Policy: Students may wear hats, caps, and hoods during the school day provided they do not interfere with learning, participation, or safety. Students’ faces must remain visible. Staff may ask students to adjust or remove headwear when it creates a distraction or interferes with a specific activity. Religious, medical, and disability-related needs will be accommodated. This is also aligned with the MS and HS policy.

School Safety Reminder

Please remind your child(ren) to not bring anything to class that is not needed for school. Also, please remember to bring identification when entering the building or picking up a student. All visitors must report to the elementary office before entering other areas of the school.

🖍️ We Color Our School with Kindness!

Our students are brightening Manton Elementary with kind words! These colorful crayon cutouts feature compliments from students, turning our hallway into a celebration of kindness. Each crayon reminds us that a few thoughtful words can help someone feel noticed, valued, and included.

We’re proud of our Rangers for spreading positivity! Keep the kindness going at home by encouraging your child to share a sincere compliment with someone each day.

Important dates to remember:

• November 2nd - No School

• November 5th - Family Movie Night - 5:30 PM Ranger Room (The Super Mario Galaxy Movie)
• November 23rd-24th - Parent-Teacher Conferences (look for registration soon!)
• December 2nd - Elementary Christmas Concert (details coming soon!)
• December 5th - Manton PTO Craft Show

If you want to join the PTO, we meet approximately once a month for about an hour. We aim for parents and teachers to collaborate to supplement and enrich your student's educational experience! Our next meeting will be in the Elementary Staff Lounge on Tuesday, November 10, at 5:45 PM!

PTO President Interest Form

Want to help support our students, staff, and school community? Manton Schools PTO is seeking a new president for a two-year term beginning in the 2027–28 school year. If you’re interested, please complete the form below and share the skills and ideas you would bring to our PTO. Thank you for helping strengthen our Ranger community!

Complete the PTO President Interest Form

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Office Contact

1. Principal: JP Katona (jpkatona@mantonschools.org)
2. Secretary: Kayla Robbins (krobbins@mantonschools.org)
3. Seesaw: Mr. Katona / Elementary Office