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Important Upcoming DatesNovember 9-16: Book Fair, times are listed below. November 9-19: Mantua Food Drive. November 14 (Wednesday): Thanksgiving Luncheon, Grades K-3. November 15 (Thursday): Thanksgiving Luncheon, Grades 4-6. November 16 (Friday): Mary Poppins Jr., 7pm. Last Day to check Lost and Found! November 17 (Saturday): Mary Poppins Jr. 2pm.
Mantua Book FairThe annual Mantua Book Fair is a fantastic fundraiser for the Mantua School Library- proceeds from this sale go directly to the library to purchase more books and technology for our children. It’s the perfect place to purchase holiday gifts for your family and friends, while benefiting our school. Your child will have the opportunity to browse at the Book Fair one day in class and return to make purchases another day. Parents are invited to shop as well! Hours are: Friday, November 9 – 9:00 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Monday, November 12 - 9:00 a.m.-5:15 p.m. Tuesday, November 13 - 9:00 a.m.-7:45 p.m.* Wednesday, November 14 - 9:00 a.m.-7:45 p.m.* Thursday, November 15- 9:00 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Friday, November 16th - 9:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
Join Jane and Michael, Burt, Bees, and Sweeps as they travel along the streets of London in the magical world of MARY POPPINS! The Mantua Elementary School Drama Club is proud to present MARY POPPINS, jr. November 16 at 7pm and November 17 at 2pm. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Tickets on sale at the door. Online Directory Opt-outMantua Online Directory Opt-out Please complete this short form if you do NOT wish to be published in The NEW Mantua PTA Online Student Directory. The NEW Mantua PTA Online Student Directory contains student names, teachers, parent names and email addresses of Mantua ES's families as well as some important school information. The information you provided to the school upon registration of your child(ren) will be used to create our directory—unless you have since updated your information with the front office. The majority of parents opt to include their family's information in the directory as it is a great resource for parents, students, and faculty throughout the school year.www.memberplanet.com/s/mantuaelementaryschoolpta/directoryoptout2018Treats for TroopsGot extra Halloween candy? Drop off candy outside Mr. Collins' office by Thurs Nov 8 and he will deliver it to Soldiers' Angels 'Treats for Troops'.Pre-order Your Yearbook!!!We are partnering with Scherling for our yearbook this year. Yearbooks are just $25!
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**click the link then enter the code: T79YW4. Add Yearbook to cart. Choose backgroud A then add to cart again. Click next and follow the rest of the instructions!!**Frost’s 5th annual Falcons on the Run 5K and Fun Run Frost’s 5th annual Falcons on the Run 5K and Fun Run is Nov 17th. This event serves as Frost’s single school-wide fundraiser, but more importantly as an opportunity to bring our communities together for a morning of building connections, fun, and fitness. Frost’s event also supports the Hope for the Warriors organization that supports many of our local military families and Frost’s Food 4 Thought food pantry that provides food to those in need over weekends and holidays. Bring a non-perishable food item to donate the day of the event. New this year, Fairfax County Sheriff's department will be present to offer FREE Child ID Cards. Visit the event site or reach out to Laura Reed (lareed@fcps.edu) to learn more about participating, volunteering, donating, sponsoring, or other opportunities.https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Fairfax/FrostMiddleSchoolFalconsontheRun5KandFunRunGarden Committee Update! We had a great day in the garden on Sunday, October 28. So many exciting changes as the Garden Committee works to make this a true discovery and learning garden. A HUGE THANK YOU to the Mantua Garden Committee organizers for this garden day: Sarah Wells, Kevin Rockman, and Thanny Young. Another HUGE THANK YOU to the 45 volunteers who came throughout the day, at some point during the 8am to 4pm event. To join the Facebook group for the Mantua Gardens, it is here: www.facebook.com/groups/724714344530932. (The moderator will then approve your request.) Questions? You can contact the Garden Committee Co-Chairs, Thanny and Sarah, at garden@mantuapta.org.
Mantua PTA October Minuteshttp://www.mantuapta.org/documents/dtf/2018-19/minutes/october.pdf Why Support the Mantua PTA? Click below to see where our money was spent last year and what we have in store for this year! https://tinyurl.com/ya3ahgxjConsider joining the Mantua PTA! Cost is only $15 per family (tax deductible). Visit the registration website for more information.Food Drive Beginning Friday November 9 through to November 19th Mantua is running food drive. We are looking for nonperishable items such as cans, boxes and bags. No food in glass containers please. Soup, canned veggies, pasta, rice, cereal, even Halloween candy ( if there is any left). Students should bring the food to their teachers who will keep track of the amounts.
Parents Night Out
Friday, December 7th at 6:00 p.m. Woodson High School Cafeteria A and B Do you need a night off to go shopping for the holidays, have a date night or just put your feet up? Then Woodson Parent’s Night Out is for you! Simply drop your elementary school child off. Your child will enjoy a fun-filled evening that will include arts and crafts, games, a pizza party dinner and a movie. Pick up is at 9:30 p.m. Space is limited so register early to reserve your spot! All profits will go to support Woodson Math Center, a program that provides free peer math tutoring. Cost: $35 per child. Early Bird Discount (by November 16th) $30 per child. Family discount: $35 for the first child, $30 for each additional child. In order to register, please mail back a completed registration form (2 pages) for each child along with a check made out to W.T. Woodson HS to Woodson High School c/o Valerie Silver. Questions: Email Valerie Silver at vmsilver@fcps.edu. Registration form.
Reminder About Early Dismissals
As shared in the first day folders, children will not be called out of class for early dismissal after 3:40pm and cannot be released to anyone other than a parent unless that person is on the emergency care card. The exception to the emergency care card requirement would be a release authorized by the parent through an email to mantuaesattendance@fcps.edu received prior to 1pm that day.
For “play dates” notes from parents of both the visitor and the host will be required for students planning to go home with a friend or neighbor after school. Students without corresponding notes will follow their typical dismissal plan.
Lost and Found There is a large number of items in the lost and found. All personal items brought to school should be labeled including lunch boxes, water bottles, jackets, coats, sweaters, etc. The lost and found is currently located outside the gym, please check there for any missing personal items. All items left in the lost and found after November 16 will be donated to charity.
Shopping Online? Anyone (parents, family and friends) who shops on Amazon can effortlessly earn money for Mantua ES by simply using a special Amazon link on Mantua PTA website. No sign-ups or codes required, no loyalty cards to manage - just click, shop, and watch the contributions to Mantua ES come in! Help us cast a wider net by sharing the links with friends and family. Go to http://www.mantuapta.org and click the Amazon link before beginning your shopping and Amazon will donate to our school. The link is located in the upper right corner of PTA website and also further down under "passive fundraising".
Translators Translators comprise another vital part of our outreach efforts. We want every Mantua ES family to feel included and connected—should families need to have a document translated into their native language, our volunteers are here to help!- للحصول على نسخة مترجمة للغة العربية، نرجو الإتصال بالأخت بدرية كفالة على هذا الإيميل: cbn@mantuapta.org . If you need to have a document translated into Arabic, please email cbn@mantuapta.org .
- Если вам необходимо перевести документ на русский язык, пожалуйста обращайтесь к Анне Жердецкой или Виктору Жердецкому по электронной почте: cbn@mantuapta.org или cbn@mantuapta.org . If you need to have a document translated into Russian, please contact Hanna Zhardzetskaya and Viktar Zhardzetski.
- 혹시 한국어로 번역된 자료가 필요하시면 좌승관씨에게 연락주세요(cbn@mantuapta.org.) If you need to have a document translated into Korean, please contact Lisa Libby.
- Para obtener una copia en Espanol favor de contactar a Lisa Libby at cbn@mantuapta.org. If you need to have a document translated into Spanish, please contact Lisa Libby.
Email Lisa Libby at cbn@mantuapta.org if you have any questions or would like to volunteer as an ambassador or translator with Mantua ES’s Community Building Network. |