The Manavon-PAELC Messenger
November 13, 2023
Calendar of Events
November 16: Read with the Principal, 6-7 pm, gymnasium
November 17: Report Cards available in Skyward
November 20-November 21: Parent-Teacher Conferences
- No school for students
- 8:00 am – 7:15 pm
- (No conferences scheduled from 12:00 noon – 12:45 pm and 4:30 pm – 5:40 pm)
November 22-November 24: Schools Closed
Welcome, Mrs. Freeman!
Dear Parents and Guardians,
I hope this letter finds you and your family well. I am excited to introduce myself to you as the new Interim Assistant Principal of Manavon and PAELC. I look forward to partnering with you and our dedicated staff to continue to maintain the nurturing environment where your child finds success each and every day.
I bring to this role a deep commitment to education and a passion for fostering student achievement and personal development. Throughout my 17-year career in education, I have continued to foster a positive, inclusive, and welcoming educational environment. While I am coming from a 6th grade science position at Phoenixville Area Middle School, I spent 14 years in elementary education teaching reading support, first grade, and third grade at Schuylkill Elementary School. I have a vast knowledge of the curriculum, differentiation, and social emotional learning.
In collaboration with Dr. Celotto and Mrs. Hrynko, I will be working to ensure a positive, safe, and inclusive school environment, open communication between school and home, while providing support for our wonderful staff.
Parent involvement in education is vital in your child’s journey and I am looking forward to partnering with you. I encourage you to reach out to me with any questions or concerns. Your input is invaluable, and I am here to listen and to work together continuing to make our schools the best they can be. I look forward to getting to know your child and collaborating with you in the coming weeks and months ahead.
Warm Regards,
Lisa Freeman
Read with the Principal Night
Celebration of Our Veterans
Some of the Early Learning Center students engaged in experiences today that helped them understand more about the significance of this day. In Mrs. Finkbohner's class, Mr. Serzega joined the class to speak about his time in the armed forces. The class was able to see Mr. Serzega's helmet, medals, and maps he used when he was in the armed forces. In Mrs. Snaith's class, her husband, discussed what it means to be a veteran and why we should be thankful for them. They even got to see a real MRE!
We thank both Mr. Serzega and Mr. Snaith for their service and for sharing their stories!
Mrs. Chelli Meets Her Childhood Hero
American Education Spirit Week
Book Clubs in Fourth Grade
Fourth grade ELA students enjoyed meeting with book club groups as they determined and supported themes found throughout the text.
It's a Mystery!
Mrs. MacNeill’s and Mrs. Zandi’s classes celebrated the end of our Mystery Reading Unit by playing a Clue-like Game in groups to solve a mystery. We loved being detectives by questioning other groups and making inferences.
Information from Previous Messengers
Got Sneakers? Fundraiser
From October 30th to December 1st Manavon HSA is starting a community and district wide collection of used sneakers. Drop them off in the large box at the front entrance of Manavon Elementary or send them in with your Manavon student. Our goal is to collect 300 pairs of sneakers!
No sneaker is too used to be recycled (even a single shoe)! Only athletic and rubber cleats can be accepted to be recycled. The sneakers collected will raise money to help support Manavon Elementary AND will help our environment by keeping sneakers out of landfills. Did you know shoes in landfills can take 30-40 years to decompose?! Let's keep those sneakers out of landfills!
Check out their sneaker guidelines here sneaker guidelines and email manavonhs@gmail.com with any other questions! Thanks in advance for your participation and support!
Parent-Teacher Conferences-
Recess Equipment Wish List
Each year, we hope to update and replenish our recess games and equipment. Please see Manavon's recess equipment wish list linked below.
Call for Clothing Donations
Get Your Yearbook Now
Attention 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Grade Families… Yearbooks are on sale NOW!!
(All 5th Graders receive a free yearbook courtesy of the Manavon HSA.)(All 5th Graders receive a free yearbook courtesy of the Manavon HSA.)
PRESALE!! From October 16th-December 1st, yearbooks are only $22!!
From December 2nd- January 12th the price increases to $25.
**No yearbooks can be sold after January 12th, so order yours today!!
Use the link below to order your yearbook!
Reminder: Cell Phones, Smart Watches, Hats and Hoodies
Volunteers
Report Card Updates
Birthday/Holiday Treats
Due to the many students with allergies and food reactions food items to celebrate student birthdays are not permitted. We are requesting that all birthday recognitions be non-food based. We do want to acknowledge student birthdays but encourage families to do so in other ways. For example, small items such as pencils or stickers for classmates or the donation of a book to the school or classroom library in honor of a child’s birthday would be appropriate. Thank you for honoring and respecting this request.
Holiday celebrations will be held in compliance with School Board Policy #246 Student Wellness. The policy states “The district recognizes that classroom parties and celebrations are a tradition at school. School staff and parents/guardians are encouraged to include healthy food offerings, as defined in this policy, at school parties and events to support a healthy environment throughout the district.” Policy 246 can be viewed in its entirety by visiting the district’s website.
Holiday celebrations and end-of-year classroom celebrations will be announced in advance for parents to be prepared in determining food choices with their children. Birthday celebrations are held randomly and do not allow for parent awareness prior to the event in the school setting, which contributed to the decision for birthday recognitions to be non-food based.
Manavon Elementary School
Assistant Principal: Mrs. Natalie Hrynko
Interim Assistant Principal: Mrs. Lisa Freeman
Secretaries: Mrs. Becky Sinapius and Mrs. Carolyn Lolli
Clerks: Mrs. Karen Martz and Mrs. Kate Chippari
Email: celotton@pasd.com
Website: https://mes.pasd.com/
Location: 2 Phantom Way, Phoenixville, PA, USA
Phone: (484) 927-5350
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PASDmanavon
Twitter: @PASDSchools