Manton Elementary Newsletter

• September 14th-18th: Drill Week
• September 14th-18th: Homecoming Week
• September 17th: Constitution Day

Parent/Guardian Field Trip Chaperone:

Parents and Guardians, please note that to attend a field trip this fall, you must submit a background check through the elementary office. We will not accept any background checks within two weeks of the scheduled trip. This helps ensure the safety of all our students. Thank you!

Emergency Contact Forms:

Please complete and submit all of your beginning-of-the-year forms to help us stay up to date with everyone. Thank you to all who have turned in their forms!

School Safety Drills

Beginning the week of September 14th, students will participate in routine safety drills, including fire, severe-weather, and lockdown drills. Teachers will explain and practice each procedure calmly and in an age-appropriate way. These drills help ensure that everyone knows what to do in an emergency.

Homecoming Spirit Week(list of days below)

We’re excited to celebrate Homecoming Week! Students are invited to participate in our School's spirit days. Participation is always optional. Please make sure outfits remain comfortable and appropriate for a full day of learning.

Attendance and Morning Arrival

Strong attendance habits help students feel connected and ready to learn. Please have your child arrive on time each morning. Our doors open at 8:20 a.m. Thank you for helping your Ranger start the day successfully!

Building Strong Reading Habits

Students are settling into their daily reading routines and beginning-of-the-year assessments. Families can help by reading together for 15–20 minutes each evening and asking students to share something they learned.

After-School Transportation Changes

Please notify the elementary office of transportation changes as early as possible. This gives us time to notify teachers and helps ensure every student gets home safely.

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 make their way to our Lost and Found!

Important dates to remember:

• September 14th: Drill Week
• September 17th: Constitution Day
• October 7th: Count Day
• October 20th - Picture Retakes
• October 30th - Halloween at school
• November 2nd - No School

• November 5th - Family Movie Night (more information coming in October)

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, October 13, at 5:45 PM!

• 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

Thank you, Forest Area Federal Credit Union, for the school supplies! We greatly appreciate your generosity!