April Parent Newsletter
2024 Manvel Public School
Building Relationships & Growing Together!
SPRING is Here!!!
April showers bring May flowers & many fun filled activities and events! Also meaning, 2023-2024 school year is nearing its end. Be sure to see the upcoming events below, including Grandparent Day on Thursday, April 11th, at 2:00 pm. April and May are very busy months. Please view the dates and times below. Including 8th grade and Kindergartener (graduation); there is preschool and kindergarten roundup for next year's incoming students and parents, the Honors Breakfast to celebrate community members and some of our 7th & 8th graders, and lots of fun field trips for other grades. We will also be having our 3rd annual COLOR FUN RUN at MPS. All families are invited! Save the Dates & mark your calendars!
NDSA:
We are in our second week of administering the North Dakota State Assessment (NDSA) for grades 3-8. This computerized assessment is mandated by the ND Department of Public Instruction for all public schools in North Dakota each spring. It tests the areas of Math, English/Language Arts, and Science(4th & 8th). Our teachers have worked hard preparing our students for the rigor and validity of academic success with this test. Thanks for ensuring your child gets plenty of rest, eats a good breakfast and brings a water bottle for hydration ~ all important aspects of healthy learning. You will receive a copy of your child's results from their teacher in the next few weeks.
End of School Day:
The end of the school day is very hectic. Please ensure your child knows the plan for the end of the day BEFORE they come to school each day. If there are changes to be made for after school, the deadline to report those to the office is 2:00 pm. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter.
The Carnival was a great success and SUPER FUN for everyone involved. Thank you to all the families & friends that attended or supported this wonderful event!
April SEL Skill ~ Resilient(Self-Management)
*ND State Assessment Window for 3rd-8th - March 11th- May 3rd
*Kindergarten & 1st Grade ABC Countdown-April 17th- May 24th (flyer will be sent home)
APRIL:
Monday, April 1st- No School- PT Comp Day
Friday, April 5th- Assembly-9:00
Monday, April 8th- School Board Meeting @ 5:00
Thursday, April 11th-~ Student Council meeting in the PreK Portable @ 7:30 am
Thursday, April 11th- Grandparents Day~2:00-3:00(am PreK at 10:30 am)
Thursday, April 11th- Bake It Better" 2nd & 3rd Grade~ 3:30-5:00
Thursday, April 11th- Kindergarten/ 7th Grade Bird Migration Bus Trip-8:45-10:00
Friday, April 12th- Make-up Day(Storm Day)
Monday, April 15th-May 7th- Soccer Starts for 3rd-6th Graders(Flyer attached)
Monday, April 15th- K-1st Musical "bugz"~@ 2:00 & 6:30
Tuesday, April 16th- Thursday, April 18th - ECLS Study-Tuesday-Thursday
Thursday, April 18th- Bake It Better" 4th-8th Grade~3:30-5:00
Friday, April 19th- PD DAY-No School
April, Monday 22nd- Tuesday 23rd-Council Convention
April, Wednesday 24th- Summer Baseball registration will be from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the gym.
Friday, April 26th- Talent Show
Friday, April 26th- Kindergarten Round-up~2:00-3:00
Future Dates:
MAY:
Thursday, May 2nd- Kids Don't Float~ 5th Grade- 9:45-11:45
Thursday, May 2nd- "Bake It Better"- 2nd-8th Grade- 3:30-5:00
Friday, May 3rd- Careers on Wheels~ 1:30-3:00
Monday May 6th ~ Friday, May 10th: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
Tuesday, May 7th- Pre-School Round-up~2:00-3:00
Tuesday, May 7th- Honors Breakfast~@ 8:00 am (invitations will be mailed out)
Wednesday, May 8th- ~ PTO Color Fun Run @ 2:00 pm (parents and families invited)(back up day: Thursday, May 9th)
Monday, May 13th- 2nd-5th Spring Concert~@ 2:00 & 6:30
Tuesday, May 14th- 5th Grade Track Meet in Grand Forks~10:00-2:00-(Make-up date Friday, May 17th)
Wednesday, May 15th ~ 4th Grade to Bonanzaville in Fargo all-day
Wednesday, May 15th-Safety on Wheels-3rd Grade~ 9:30-10:00- Helmet fitting will happen throughout the day
Wednesday, May 15th-6th Grade Track Meet in Grand Forks~ 10:00-2:00-(Make-up date Thursday, May 16th)-changed date
Thursday, May 16th- 5th Grade Turtle River- all day
Monday, May 20th- Middle School Spring Concert~ @ 2:00 & 7:00
Wednesday, May 22nd- 3rd Grade Turtle River- all day
Thursday, May 23rd- 8th Grade Graduation ~ 7:00 pm
Thursday, May 23rd- Last Day of School ~dismiss at 1:00
Friday, May 24th ~ Kindergarten Graduation @ 10:00 am in the gym
Counselor Corner:
Hello and Happy Spring!
There are so many exciting things happening at Manvel School this month!
Talent Show
Manvel School will host its first ever talent show on Friday, April 26th at 9 am.
The show will feature recorded and live acts from grades PK-8.
If your student is interested in performing in the talent show (or submitting a recording), please have them submit the form that can be found in the school office. Completed forms that are signed by a parent must be received by Thursday, April 18th for the student to perform.
If your student is recording a talent, please send recordings to Amanda Weston (amanda.weston@manvelk8.com) or Josh Grosskreutz (josh.grosskreutz@manvelk8.com) by Thursday, April 25th at 3:00pm.
Career on Wheels
Manvel will host its first ever "Career on Wheels" outdoor career fair on Friday, May 3rd from 1:30-3:00pm.
This career fair will feature jobs that rely on vehicles to get work done!
Confirmed guests include employees from:
exp Realty
Lunseth Plumbing
Manvel Ambulance Crew
BNSF Railroad
We are still looking for presenters related to industries of: construction, food/retail, electrician, HVAC, and more! If you are interested in bringing your "wheels" and presenting to students in breakout sessions of 15 minutes, please contact Amanda Weston at 701-412-1253.
Classroom Counseling Lessons
This month our classroom lessons will focus on careers to help us prepare for our Career on Wheels Fair.
Students in preschool and kindergarten will be learning about Community Helpers and jobs in our local community that keep us safe and healthy. Students will engage in hands-on discovery of tools and uniforms used in these jobs.
Students in grades 1-5 will be exploring career options through an interactive website called Jobs in Pawland. This resource can all be accessed at home by clicking HERE
All students in grades 6-8 will have a chance to explore the 16 career clusters through the ND RUReady program. Parents can explore this free career education website provided by the state at secure.ruready.nd.gov
At home you can join in the excitement by sharing your job with your children. Tell them stories about what you wanted to be when you grew up!
Take care,
Amanda