The Manning Minute
November 30, 2025
Message From the Principal
Dear Manning Families,
I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving Break and are feeling refreshed and ready for the final three weeks before winter break. This is a busy and exciting time at Manning, with our upcoming production of Beauty and the Beast and performances from our choir, band, and orchestra. Be sure to check our family calendar to stay up to date on all school events throughout the year.
This week, students will begin their mid-year MAP assessments in math and reading. These assessments help teachers adjust instruction as we transition into the second half of the school year, and they also inform placement in reading and math intervention classes. Please encourage your students to do their best. Math MAP assessments are scheduled for Wednesday, December 3, and Thursday, December 4, and reading assessments will take place on Monday, December 8, and Tuesday, December 9. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
If you missed our recent Parent Partnership meeting, you can review the meeting minutes here. For questions about our accountability committee, feel free to contact us or plan to join our next meeting on January 29 at 5 PM. I’ll share more details and the agenda as the date approaches.
In partnership,
Matt
Jeffco Honors
We would like to congratulate the following students who made Jeffco Honor Band and Orchestra: Emmett Dahl, Ailsa Lange, Nathaniel Gerber, Lilliana Neill, Ben Ridenour, Jalen Mraz, Morgan Bond, Kai Vandewalker, Everett Hassinger, Kaia Oliver and Zeke Lucero
Also Rebecca Chen, Rachel Griffeth, Scarlett Pfahl, Hallie Heathcote & Charlie Hills for being selected for the 2026 Jeffco Select 6th Grade Orchestra.
NJHS Thanks YOU!
Manning NJHS students would like to express a heartfelt "Thank You!!" to everyone that contributed to the Food Drive and supported the Lollipop Moment the past 2 weeks. Kindness is cool and happening at our school.
The Manning Spelling Bee
The Manning Spelling Bee will take place this year on Wednesday, January 14th beginning at 1pm. We will have a student info meeting on December 3rd during advisement. Please have your student use this form to sign up by December 15th. Note: if there are a lot of participants, you may be asked to take a short spelling test to qualify.arah
Sarah Hammershaimb (she/her)
Digital Teacher Librarian
The Manning School of Academics and Arts
Manning LOVES our Mustangs! Holiday Card Collection!
We’re creating a festive bulletin board to celebrate our school community! If you'd like to participate, please include Manning when you send your holiday cards or bring one to the main office. We will display the cards on a festive holiday bulletin board throughout the season.
Drop-off to the main office anytime!
Let’s fill our school with holiday cheer and showcase all the wonderful families that make our school so special!
NEW CLUBS STARTING IN DECEMBER AND JANUARY!!
UPCOMING DATES
December 10 - Spirit Night at Teller’s @ 4-10pm
February 10 - PTA Meeting @ 8:30-9:30am
Thank You Manning Community! | The Manning gymnasium is getting a new drinking fountain! Manning PTA approved funding the replacement of the old drinking fountain in the gym with a new, refrigerated water fountain/water bottle filler. We know that this will be appreciated by our students and it is possible through the generosity of our Manning community. Thank you!
Manning Staff Favorites | Would you like to get a special treat for your student’s favorite teacher? Want to do a little something for Manning staff this holiday season? Check out the Manning Staff Favorites list to see what brings smiles to our wonderful staff members.
Wish Your Student “Happy Birthday” on Manning’s Marquee | Your student’s birthday message will rotate throughout the day of your choice. Please request messages 2 WEEKS prior to your selected date. Cost is $20 with all funds going back to Manning. Request here!
Any questions or suggestions? Please email manningmiddlepta@gmail.com .
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/