The Manning Minute
October 25, 2026
A Message from our Principal
Dear Manning Families,
Congratulations to our band, orchestra, and choir students for their impressive concerts these past two weeks. As always, our students and directors are working hard and their incredible talent and musicianship shows! Well done!
Excitement is building as we approach one of the most anticipated events of the school year, our Lucky Mustangs Casino Night, hosted by the PTA! In about two weeks, we'll come together for this lively fundraiser and social gathering. It’s a perfect opportunity to support our school while enjoying a fun-filled evening. Make sure to check out the detailed event information linked in this newsletter and grab your tickets if you haven’t done so yet. We can't wait to see you there!
As we get deeper into this school year, I want to emphasize the importance of maintaining strong attendance. Ideally, we aim for our students to have an attendance rate of 95% or higher. We understand that circumstances like travel, illness, and emergencies can arise, but when students miss school, they miss out on vital instruction. We send initial emails to families whose students have an attendance rate of 89% or below. This serves as an early notice to inform you that your student’s attendance is currently lower than expected, with the hope that it improves. If you receive this email, there's no need to contact the school unless you have specific questions. Should attendance remain a concern, a member of our administrative team or a counselor will reach out to provide further support. Thank you for helping ensure that your student is attending school regularly.
The Jeffco Listens Annual Family Survey is now open through Friday, October 30. This anonymous survey is a valuable tool that provides us with insights into our families' experiences and only takes 15-20 minutes to complete. It will help us better understand what we are doing well and inform us how we can better support our students and families. This important feedback will direct our decision-making as we work to provide a world-class education for all Jeffco students and prepare them for bright and successful futures.
Reminder- A student should not carry any type of medication with them during school hours. All medication should be administered in the health clinic with the proper documentaton. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the district RN for Manning, Laurie Ann Gibbons at LaurieAnn.Gibbons@jeffco.k12.co.us.
In partnership,
Matt
Interested in exploring Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Scotland?
Attention all current 6th and 7th grade students! You're invited to explore Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Scotland with Ms. McLeod and the Roaming Mustangs! We'll visit St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin, see incredible murals and the Titanic Museum in Belfast, search for Nessie while cruising Loch Ness, visit Scottish castles, and so much more!
To learn more about this amazing opportunity, please register for our upcoming enrollment meeting! Use this link for more details!
Sarah McLeod
8th Grade ELA and Nature Writing
The Manning School of Academics and Arts
- Wreath sales- October 19- 30
- STUCO Spirit Week!! - October 26 - 30
Monday - Twin with a teacher or friend
Tuesday - Sports Jersey day
Wednesday- Raid a family member's closet day
Thursday- Crazy hat/ hair day
Friday- Anything but a water bottle and Halloween Dance
- Lost & Found donation - October 28
- Lucky Mustangs Casino Night- November 6, 6:30-10
- Manning Information Night for Prospective Families- November 12, 5:30-7:30
- PTA meeting- November 16, 8:30
- Parent Partnership- November 19, 5-6
- Coffee with Principal - November 20, 8:30-9:30
UPCOMING DATES
October 30 - Halloween Dance 5:30pm-7pm
October 30 - Community Night at Illegal Pete’s
November 6 - Lucky Mustangs Casino Night/Silent Auction 6:30pm-10pm
November 18 - PTA General Meeting 8:30am-9:30am
Community (Parent) Night at Illegal Pete’s During the Halloween Dance! | After you drop your student off at the dance, head over to Illegal Pete’s to hang out with other Manning parents and friends! And a big thank you to Illegal Pete’s for hosting a generous fundraiser last week. Let’s show them some love!
Thank You to Our Sponsors! | A huge thank you to our Manning sponsors! We couldn’t pull off the event without you! Check out what our sponsors can do for you:
Personal Achievement Martial Arts
Volunteer at Lucky Mustangs–Get a Complimentary Ticket! | We are looking for a few volunteers to help with set-up and check-in for the event. Volunteers get a complimentary general admission ticket. Sign up here!
Help Make the Silent Auction a Huge Success! | Do you have a vacation rental, sports tickets, art, lessons, passes, or anything else you’d like to share? Or check out our list of ideas for items you can donate or bring us your own ideas! And when you donate, get a tax receipt by completing the Silent Auction Donation Form.
You Can Still Buy Tickets to Lucky Mustangs! | This is a fun, adults-only, community building and fundraising event at Applewood Golf Course on Friday, November 6th. Ticket options include $45 for general admission, or $85 for VIP admission to get extra poker chips or entrance into the poker tournament.
Questions? Email manningmiddlepta@gmail.com
Lakewood High School Shadowing
Experience the daily schedule and atmosphere of Lakewood High School by shadowing a student. Click here to sign up!
International Baccalaureate Info Nights
Come and learn more about the IB Programs at LHS by attending one of our Information Nights. They are scheduled for October 19 and 20 at the LHS auditorium starting at 6:30.
Lakewood High School Showcase Night
We invite all 8th graders to our Lakewood Highschool Showcase Night on Thursday, November 19 starting at 6:00 pm.
The 8th Grade Showcase Event that highlights all the programs we have to offer incoming families and encourage those families to stay in the Wheat Ridge articulation area. Wheat Ridge offers big school opportunities at a small school size.
Navigating Big Changes? There is Help...
Students are often managing a lot of school stress, friendships, family changes, anxiety, and the everyday ups and downs of growing up. The flyers below are about workshops that can help students manage their feelings, stress, friendships and changes. The workshops are designed to give students a supportive space to connect with peers while learning skills they can use at home, at school, and beyond. These workshops are designed to give students practical tools for navigating big feelings and challenging moments. During the workshops, a certified therapy dog, Nalu, will also be joining the group.
Jill Shulsinger-Wall
School Counselor
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.
Email: Matthew.Hilbert@jeffco.k12.co.us
Website: https://manningschool.jeffcopublicschools.org/
Location: 13200 West 32nd Avenue, Golden, CO, USA
Phone: 303-982-6340
Facebook: facebook.com/manningschooljeffco/