Manton Elementary Newsletter

• Monday-Friday - Bullying Prevention Spirit Week (See flyer below)
• Tuesday, October 20 - Picture Retakes
• Saturday, October 24 - Fall Family Fun Fest

Picture Retakes

Our retakes are on Tuesday, October 20th. Please send in your child's picture folder or order form if you plan to have your child retake pictures. I would also suggest informing your child's teacher.

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.

National Bullying Prevention Month:

🎨 We Color Our School With Kindness

October is National Bullying Prevention Month! This year’s theme, “We Color Our School With Kindness,” reminds us that small acts of kindness help make our school a brighter, safer, and more welcoming place for everyone. Throughout the month, students will focus on empathy, respect, and inclusion so every Ranger feels valued and connected.

Families can help by encouraging children to:

• Include others: Invite someone new to sit with them at lunch or join a game at recess.

• Show kindness: Offer help, use caring words, and support classmates.

• Speak up: Tell a trusted adult when someone is being mistreated and help classmates feel supported.

We will have a spirit week the week of October 19th. Check out our spirit days below!

Check School Messages
Please check Seesaw and classroom communications regularly for updates, reminders, and information from your child’s teacher.

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.

Halloween Information

Our Halloween Parade will be on Friday, October 30th, at 2:00 PM. Click here for more information about the parade route and costume guidelines. Also, if you plan to check out your student after the parade, you MUST message your teacher in Seesaw or the office before the parade. We will bring your child to you outside of the elementary office. Parents/guardians must bring their ID so we can verify their identity. Parents/guardians will not be allowed in the school. Thank you for understanding!

Fall Family Fun Fest

Bring the family to the Fall Family Fun Festival on Saturday, October 24, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Manton Schools Fifth Street Gym! This free event will feature kids’ games, crafts, pumpkin decorating, face painting, a bounce house, and more. A free hot dog lunch will be available, and parents can enter a door prize drawing. Come enjoy an afternoon of fall fun with our community!

Important dates to remember:

• October 19th - Neon Day
• October 20th - Picture Retakes / Tie Dye / Multi Color Day
• October 21st - Unity Day - Wear orange
• October 22nd - PJ Day
• October 23rd - Think Pink Day (Wear pink)
• October 24th - Fall Family Fun Fest
• October 30th - Halloween at school
• 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
• 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

• Student/Parent/Guardian Handbook
• Manton School's Website
• Latchkey Information
• Transportation Information

Office Contact

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

Ask your child, “What is something you can do now that you couldn’t do at the beginning of the school year?” From recognizing letters and numbers and reading new words to solving math problems and building friendships, our Rangers have plenty of growth to celebrate!