Friday, June 8, 2012
Manila Mini Marathon
The Manila Mini Marathon will be here before we know it! If anyone is interested in being on the planning committee, please come and join us! Our first meeting will be July 11 at 9:30am in the faculty room. Hope to see you there!
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Summer Library Thursdays
I know this is too late for today, but remember that Manila Elementary Library is open on Thursdays from 10:00-12:00 during the summer. Go say say to our award winning librarian and check out some great summer reads!
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Raising Streetwise Kids
As summer starts, many parents let their growing children have a little more freedom and go places with their friends. The National Crime Prevention Council has some tips on raising streetwise kids.
START WITH THE BASICS:
1. Make sure your children know their full name, address (city and state) and phone number with area code.
2. Be sure kids know how to call 9-1-1 in emergencies and how to use a public phone.
3. Tell children never to accept rides or gifts from someone they and you don't know well.
4. Teach children to go to a store clerk, security guard, or police officer for help if lost in a mall, store, or on the street.
5. Set a good example with your own actions- lock doors and windows and see who's there before opening the door.
6. Take time to listen carefully to your children's fears and feelings about people or places that scare them or make them feel uneasy. Tell them to trust their instincts.
AT SCHOOL AND PLAY:
1. Encourage your child to walk and play with friends, not alone. Tell them to avoid places that could be dangerous- vacant buildings, alleys, playgrounds or parks that have broken equipment and litter, etc.
2. Teach children to settle arguments with words, not fists, and to walk away when others are arguing. Remind them that taunting and teasing can hurt friends and make enemies.
3. Make sure your children are taking the safest routes to and from school, stores, and friends' houses. Walk the routes together and point out places they could go for help if they needed it.
4. Encourage kids to be alert in the neighborhood, and tell an adult- you, a teacher, a neighbor, a police officer- about anything they see that doesn't seem quite right.
AT HOME ALONE:
1. Leave a phone number where you can be reached. Post it by the phone, along with numbers for a neighbor and emergencies.
2. Have your child check in with you or a neighbor when he or she gets home. Agree on rules for having friends over and going to a friend's house when no adult is home.
3. Make sure your child knows how to use the window and door locks.
4. Tell your child not to let anyone into the home without your permission. And never let a caller at the door or on the phone know there's no adult home. Kids can always say their parents are busy and take a message.
5. Work out an escape plan in case of fire or other emergencies. Rehearse with your children.
This is just the tip or the iceberg. For more information on raising streetwise kids, go to www.ncpc.org and help "Take a Bite Out of Crime"!
START WITH THE BASICS:
1. Make sure your children know their full name, address (city and state) and phone number with area code.
2. Be sure kids know how to call 9-1-1 in emergencies and how to use a public phone.
3. Tell children never to accept rides or gifts from someone they and you don't know well.
4. Teach children to go to a store clerk, security guard, or police officer for help if lost in a mall, store, or on the street.
5. Set a good example with your own actions- lock doors and windows and see who's there before opening the door.
6. Take time to listen carefully to your children's fears and feelings about people or places that scare them or make them feel uneasy. Tell them to trust their instincts.
AT SCHOOL AND PLAY:
1. Encourage your child to walk and play with friends, not alone. Tell them to avoid places that could be dangerous- vacant buildings, alleys, playgrounds or parks that have broken equipment and litter, etc.
2. Teach children to settle arguments with words, not fists, and to walk away when others are arguing. Remind them that taunting and teasing can hurt friends and make enemies.
3. Make sure your children are taking the safest routes to and from school, stores, and friends' houses. Walk the routes together and point out places they could go for help if they needed it.
4. Encourage kids to be alert in the neighborhood, and tell an adult- you, a teacher, a neighbor, a police officer- about anything they see that doesn't seem quite right.
AT HOME ALONE:
1. Leave a phone number where you can be reached. Post it by the phone, along with numbers for a neighbor and emergencies.
2. Have your child check in with you or a neighbor when he or she gets home. Agree on rules for having friends over and going to a friend's house when no adult is home.
3. Make sure your child knows how to use the window and door locks.
4. Tell your child not to let anyone into the home without your permission. And never let a caller at the door or on the phone know there's no adult home. Kids can always say their parents are busy and take a message.
5. Work out an escape plan in case of fire or other emergencies. Rehearse with your children.
This is just the tip or the iceberg. For more information on raising streetwise kids, go to www.ncpc.org and help "Take a Bite Out of Crime"!
Thursday, May 31, 2012
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!!!
May 31 is the last day of school!
We want to say Congratulations to the 6th graders that will be heading to the Jr High next year! We will miss you!
Also, we have several wonderful teachers that won't be at Manila next year. We want to wish them well in all they do and give them a big THANK YOU for all they have done at Manila. They are Janna Kunz, Heather Butterfield, Darlene Garlick, Katie Landry and Hannah Vincent.
A big shout out for those students who were honored at the Flag Ceremony today for getting over 95% on their CRT test scores. Well done! We had so many, it was amazing!
And last, but not least, a HUGE THANK YOU to Melissa Lindstrom, our 2011-2012 PTA President, for all she did for the school this year! She has been a fabulous leader and we will miss her!
We want to say Congratulations to the 6th graders that will be heading to the Jr High next year! We will miss you!
Also, we have several wonderful teachers that won't be at Manila next year. We want to wish them well in all they do and give them a big THANK YOU for all they have done at Manila. They are Janna Kunz, Heather Butterfield, Darlene Garlick, Katie Landry and Hannah Vincent.
A big shout out for those students who were honored at the Flag Ceremony today for getting over 95% on their CRT test scores. Well done! We had so many, it was amazing!
And last, but not least, a HUGE THANK YOU to Melissa Lindstrom, our 2011-2012 PTA President, for all she did for the school this year! She has been a fabulous leader and we will miss her!
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
May 30th Schedule
Yay! Field Day was so much fun! Hopefully everyone made it home hydrated and not sunburned too badly! Just a reminder that tomorrow is another common start day, from 8:00 to 2:15. There are two talent shows to watch tomorrow! One is at 9:30 and one is at 1:00. Make sure to come and watch "Manila Has Talent!" There are so many talented children! Hope to see you there!
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Common Start Day Tuesday, May 29
Just a reminder that Tuesday, May 29th is a common start day at Manila. All students come to school from 8:00-2:15. It is also Field Day! Hopefully the sun will be out, so remember to put sunscreen on your children!! Thanks for all of those volunteers that are helping make Field Day Successful!!!
Happy Memorial Day!!!
No School on Monday, May 28! Enjoy your long weekend and have a Happy Memorial Day! An extra BIG Thank You to all those who passed defending our country and our freedom! We will not forget!
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