Manton Elementary Newsletter

📅 Next Week at a Glance

Friday, October 30th - Halloween Parade

✅ Action Required

Halloween Pickup Arrangements

If you plan to pick up your child(ren) after the Halloween parade, parents/guardians must inform the school by 11:00 AM on Friday, October 30th. Parents/Guardians are not allowed in the building, and your child will be brought out to you. Please have your ID ready for verification. Pick-up will be outside the elementary office by the flagpole. Thank you in advance for your patience. If the parade is indoors due to the weather, we will announce more information about pickup. Thanks!

Halloween Costume Reminders

No scary masks (school-appropriate)
No weapons (fake or real) of any kind
No fake blood, guts, etc.
All should be school-appropriate

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.

News to Know

🧡 Rangers Stand Together Against Bullying!

We wrapped up our Bullying Prevention Spirit Week with school spirit and an important message: everyone deserves to feel safe, welcome, and included at Manton Elementary! Thank you to our students, staff, and families for participating. Let’s keep that kindness going by including others, speaking up when someone needs help, and reaching out to a trusted adult. Small acts of kindness make a big difference!

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!

📣 Upcoming important dates!

Important dates to remember:

October 30th - Halloween at school (Parade begins at 2:00 PM)
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

Manton PTO News!

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