March Parent Newsletter
Manvel School 2021
A note from Principal Hiltner . . .
March brings quite a few days off for students. Please see the dates below. You will be able to enjoy many three-day weekends in March with your family. It is hard to believe, but the end of our third quarter is on Thursday, March 18th. After that, that leaves us only 9 weeks left of this school year.
In this month's parent newsletter, you will find information about Preschool Screening, the MPS Book Fair, and the 2nd Annual MPS Spelling Bee. I have also included pictures of the many learning activities that have taken place over the past month, both in and out of school. The North Dakota State Assessment will be administered in a few weeks in grades 3rd -8th deemed mandatory by the State of North Dakota. There is information about the State Assessment in this newsletter.
This community continues to be an integral part of what we do, and we appreciate your support as we maneuver through this CrAzY school year! Please don't hesitate to reach out about any concerns, questions, or ideas you may have to help us make MPS a place where we continue to empower every student, every day! Happy March!
Important March Events ~ Save the Dates!
MARCH IS READING MONTH
Tuesday, March 2nd ~ 2nd Annual Spelling Bee (5-8 grade) @ 2:00 p.m. ~ parents may watch live through ZOOM ~ see link on our school website
Thursday, March 4th ~ Preschool Screening (see flyer below for details)
Friday, March 5 ~ NO SCHOOL for STUDENTS; Professional Development Day for Teachers
Monday, March 8th ~ School Board Meeting @ 5:00 p.m. ~ Zoom link will be posted on the school website
Thursday, March 11th ~ Kindergarten class to go Bowling in GF @ Noon (signed parent permission required)
Friday, March 12th ~ No School (Storm Day)
Wednesday, March 17th ~ I hour late start (St. Patrick's Day)
Thursday, March 18th ~ End of the Third Quarter
Friday, March 19th ~ No School (Storm Day)
Monday, March 22nd ~ North Dakota State Assessment Window for grades 3-8 begins *see parent information below
Friday, April 2nd ~ No School ~ Good Friday
Monday, April 5th ~ No School ~ Easter Monday
Special Thanks to Mrs. Ketterl, our school counselor, for the awesome bulletin board she made with every MPS student's handprint!
Thanks to all the third & fourth graders who participated in the Basketball Skills program after school with Coach Dub & Coach Fruetel!
Thanks to PTO for helping to sponsor our 7th graders trip to Frost Fire Resort to Ski & Snowboard! We had a beautiful day and lots of fun!
We would like to give a huge shout out to Dakota Dental Associates in Grand Forks! They supplied a whole teeth care kit to each child and teacher/para in kindergarten for Dental Health Week!
Mrs. Dub's Third Grade had some GREAT invention ideas that were showcased!
Ms. Fuller's class learned you can fill a ziplock bag with water and poke pencils through it without the water leaking!
Even on one of the coldest days of the year 🥶, our Middle School Students (6th & 8th grade) delivered Valentine’s & Candy to both Cancer Centers in Grand Forks. It is a great lesson in giving and helping others! We were even lucky enough to have Mrs. Schanilec help this year! ♥️♥️♥️ Thanks to our school families and the community for their contribution in making this day such a success!
North Dakota State Assessment for Math, English/Language Arts/Writing, and Science for Grades 3-8
Manvel Public School
Our Mission: Empower Every Student, Every Day
Our Vision: Inspiring 21st Century Learners to Influence 22nd Century Successes
Email: melissa.hiltner@manvelk8.com
Website: https://www.manvel.k12.nd.us/
Location: 801 Oldham Avenue, Manvel, ND, USA
Phone: 701-696-2212
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manvelmustangs/
Twitter: @melissahiltner
Manvel School Website ~ check us out to:
- Access breakfast and lunch menus
- Give a Manvel School staff member a Shout-Out
- Pay your child's lunch bill with MYSCHOOLBUCKS
- See pictures of current activities at school
- Enjoy past school concerts
- and much, much more!