Mustang Parent Newsletter
November 2019
A Note from your Administrators:
Welcome to the month of November!
We had a great Red Ribbon Week in support of drug-free schools. Thanks to our student council advisors, Mrs. Nowatzki and Mrs. Sandness, and the student council for all their hard work to make it successful.
We are looking forward to Turkey Bingo on Thursday, November 14th. If you are able to donate a turkey, please call the school office to let them know. Thank you for supporting our PTO and our school. Please come and enjoy the evening full of food and fun! See the flyer below for more details.
This year, our theme is "Believe to Achieve Your Goals." All students have been learning about the growth mindset and setting goals. They have been working hard toward their individual goals. We now have a large bell hanging in the hallway at MPS. Each time a student meets their goal, they will ring the bell!
As we observe our student check-out, student dismissal, and parent pick-up, we want to thank you for following the traffic patterns and flow. Please remember to be patient when entering and exiting this area. The safety of our students is very important to us.
In honor of Veteran’s Day and Thanksgiving Holiday, this is also a reminder there is No School on Monday, November 11th and No School on Thursday, November 28th and 29th. Our 1-hour Late Start is planned for Wednesday the 13th as well.
As the cold weather moves in, we would like to remind you to have our Mustang students bundled up with warm winter wear. *If you would like instant winter weather and school updates, you can sign up for the Manvel Mustang Parents REMIND app if you haven't already. You can find the directions to sign up at the bottom of this newsletter or on our website.
We are excited to announce we have an official Manvel Mustangs page on Instagram now. Facebook and Instagram are great ways to keep informed of all the fun events and learning taking place at MPS.
Lastly, as we enter into the month of November, we want to GIVE THANKS for the opportunity to work with our families and students at MPS. We are grateful for the support and feedback that you give us to help make MPS a place that guides students to a happy, successful education!
Mr. Bakke & Mrs. Hiltner
SCHOOL CALENDAR - Important Reminders!
Monday, November 11th ~ Veteran's Day (no school)
Tuesday, November 12th ~ School Board Meeting 5:00 p.m. (6th-grade presents)
Wednesday, November 13th ~ Late Start @ 7::30 a.m.
Thursday, November 14th ~ Turkey Bingo @ 5:00 p.m.
Monday, November 18th ~ Grade 2 & 3 Musical; 2:00 matinee & 7:00 p.m.
Friday, November 22nd ~ Tom Gibson presentation @ 9:00 a.m. (PreK-3) 9:45 a.m. (4-8)
Monday, November 25th - Wednesday, November 27th ~ MPS Food Drive
Tuesday, November 26th ~ Ecumenical Service at Trinity Lutheran Church @ 7:00 p.m. ~ MPS Choir performs
Thursday, November 28th ~ Thanksgiving Break
Friday, November 29th ~ Thanksgiving Break
Turkey Bingo!
Turkey Bingo is on Thursday, November 14, at the Manvel School (see flyer above for times and details). Lots of family fun! Classrooms are putting together baskets to auction off. Everyone Welcome!
(*Note: There will be no After School Program this day)
Connection Time Added to MPS Schedule
We pride ourselves at MPS on focusing on strong, positive relationships with our students. At the beginning of the year, students took a survey to identify adults in the building that they felt safe with and could go to with any problems or concerns. From those results, we formed small groups of 4-6 kids to meet with their "connections" monthly for 30 minutes. This includes ALL MPS Staff (including the custodians, paras, administration, and teachers). During this time, students are given individual attention and learning opportunities within their small groups.
Our hope is to foster positive relationships that create opportunities for learning and growth.
*Research shows us when students feel safe and heard at school, real learning can take place!
Connection Time with Mrs. Tunseth
Connection Time with Mrs. Love
Connection Time with Mrs. Schanilec
Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service
Sox for Kids Benefit Auction (everyone invited to attend)
Students (and staff) had fun during Red Ribbon Week "Say No To Drugs!"
SRO at MPS
Punctuality Matters!
Parents, some of you have asked for the following clarifications. We thought it best to tell all parents. We hope this is helpful. Please let us know of questions or concerns.
1. School starts at 8:25 AM. At that time students are expected to be in their classrooms, seated and ready to learn. The first bell rings and classroom doors open at 8:15, and many students arrive before that and go designated learning areas for Mustang Morning Activities or Breakfast. As per policy, if a student has 3 unexcused tardies they will be required to stay after school for one hour.
2. After School Program runs from 3:30-5:45 PM. It would be greatly appreciated if parents were prompt in picking up their children. Many after school programs charge fines for late pickups, and we would like to stay away from that. Hopefully, this reminder will take care of any late issues.
Opportunity to order Mustang Gear & Outdoor Clothing and Preparedness
There are Mustang hats and mittens for sale at MPS. Check-in at the front office if you are interested.
In cooperation with Gerrells, we also have an online store open until November 15th for families to order Mustang gear (which includes hats, mittens, jackets, sweatpants, t-shirts, sweatshirts, etc) in adult, youth, toddler and baby sizes. See the link below for more details.
The code is MMC19
Thanks to the Manvel Fire Department for their support and FUN during Fire Prevention Week! Congratulations to the winners of the coloring, poster and essay contest!
Counselor's Corner . . .
Parents ~ Join REMIND (directions below) to get automatic text messages on weather announcements and school related events!
MPS Food Drive will be held during the week of Thanksgiving and sponsored by Student Council. Please feel free to send some of the items below to help area families! Thank you!
About Us
Email: matt.bakke@manvelk8.com
Website: http://www.manvel.k12.nd.us/pages/Manvel_Elementary_School
Location: Manvel Public School, Oldham Avenue, Manvel, ND, United States
Phone: 701-696-2212
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manvelmustangs/