April 10, 2020 | Issue 30
April Mantua PTA Meeting
We are excited to bring you Mantua’s first “virtual” PTA meeting!
Thursday, April 16 at 7pm
I’m sure many of you have become acquainted with Zoom in the past few weeks but, for those who are not familiar, please don’t let that stop you from joining us! It is very simple to use. Just click on the link below and you will be asked to download either the Zoom plug-in or app (if you join from your phone). Simply follow the onscreen instructions and you will be connected.
I will have a full agenda in the next regular PTA news but I wanted to highlight a few things that will definitely be covered:
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Presenting the slate of PTA officers for next year
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Presenting the revised PTA budget
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Reviewing the overall impacts of Covid-19 on the Mantua Elementary community and actions being taken
Zoom meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/948575798
Meeting ID: 948 575 798
Can’t wait to connect with all of you!!
The Mantua PTA Board
FOOD DELIVERY TO MANTUA ES FAMILIES
Our Parent Liaison at Mantua, Luis Uribe Gamboa, is delivering needed items to our Mantua ES families requesting assistance. Families that wish to donate items can either drop items or have them delivered to Lisa Libby’s house to be stored prior to delivery. Lisa Libby, 9303 Christopher St, Fairfax, VA 22031. You can coordinate directly with Lisa at 571-217-7856. Thank you for supporting our community!
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SPRING ENRICHMENT
If you had registered your child for a spring enrichment class, you should have already received an email from Enrichment Matters with information about refund options. If you have not received an email, please contact us at enrichment@MantuaPTA.org.
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Yearbook Update
We will still have a yearbook for this year but we NEED your help! Please send your school related photos to Jane Dunfee (pjdunfee@fcps.edu) as soon as you can to be included in the yearbook.
- Need pictures of patrols with their belts on.
- Need pictures of Boy Scout Troops.
Yearbooks for Sale
You can go to the Mantua ES school web site and order. We are only taking online orders.
https://mantuaes.fcps.edu/announcements/mantua-yearbooks-are-now-sale
Raise Funds for Mantua ES by Linking Your Rewards Card
It's time to re-link your Harris Teeter VIC cards to Mantua!
This is a really easy fundraiser- once you link your card to our school you'll be helping to raise money every time you shop. And even better? We'll do the work for you! Go to https://www.memberplanet.com/s/mantuaelementaryschoolpta/vic to fill in your VIC card information and we'll do the rest!
Encourage friends & family to do the same!
Parent Information Relating to Special Education
All these opportunities are FREE unless noted. In most cases you must register if registration information is provided.
When other events become available they will be posted at:
https://fairfaxcountysepta.org/upcoming-community-events/
Variety of Recorded Webinars on Adoption-Related Topics — April 1- April 30 Topics range from emotional regulation, to supporting children with FASD, to dealing with loss and grief. View 48 hours. FREE with Coupon: HOME at checkout.
Information: https://store.adoptionsupport.org/webinars/in-demand-webinars
When You and Your Child Have ADHD— Communication Skills to Resolve Conflict Fri. April 3, 2:30-3:30 pm Webinar
Learn to communicate effectively and resolve conflict with your child with ADHD. Register: https://chadd.org/ask-the-expert/
Too Much Screen Time? Practical Tips for Parents — Online Chat
Mon. Apr. 6, noon-1 pm
Learn practical tips to manage your child’s screen time, and learn a little about children’s current online fads.
Info: https://www.understood.org/en/community-events/experts-live-chats-webinars?
Medicating Your Child with ADHD: How to Manage the Feelings of Guilt
Wed. April 15, 1-2 pm Webinar with recorded option
Learn about the role of medication in treatment, myths about ADHD medications, and helpful ways to talk with yourself and others (including your children).
Register: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/medicating-children/?
Supported Decision Making in Healthcare and Life Planning
Thu. Apr. 16, noon–1:00 pm, — Webinar with recorded option
Learn how to use Supported Decision Making for individuals with developmental disabilities for various types of healthcare, as well as in planning for aging.
Register: https://thearcofnova.org/programs/info-referral/workshop-series-sdm/
How to Manage Meltdowns — Webinar
Thu. Apr. 23, noon-1 pm
Learn strategies for managing your child’s meltdowns or emotional outbursts, and ask your questions about how to help your child self-regulate.
Info: https://www.understood.org/en/community-events/experts-live-chats-webinars/2020/april/23/how-to-manage-meltdowns
Would My Child Benefit from Medication? — Webinar with Extended Access
Thu. Apr. 23, 1:00-2:30 pm, Access Recording: Apr. 23 - May 23
Learn what you should consider and the questions you should ask of treatment providers when making decisions about use of medication for a child
Register: https://store.adoptionsupport.org/product/SYF-0423/apr-syf-webinar-would-my-child-benefit-from-medication. $0-$15. Free with coupon code.
Support Groups for Parents
Alpha Moms This support group for adoptive parents meets monthly in McLean. Contact: robin4brady@gmail.com
Autism Dads meets one evening monthly in Falls Church. Contact: George Buzby at 571-419-1257 or gbuzby@aol.com
CHADD: Children & Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
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Alexandria CHADD Parent Support Group 4th Mon. of each month at 6:30 pm. Contact: Jenny ADHDParentMountVernon@gmail.com or call 703-472-4678.
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Burke CHADD Support Group for Parents, Caregivers and Family Members Last Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm. Contact Kim Griffin: kimberlyrgriffin@yahoo.com
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West Fairfax CHADD Evening Parent Support Group 3rd Thur. of each month at 7:30 pm Contact: Sharon clintob@aol.com or 703-716-4646.
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West Fairfax CHADD Morning Parent Support Group 1st Tues. of each month at 10:30 am Contact: Sharon clintob@aol.com or 703-716-4646.
CSB Family Support Group at Gatlan Center 2nd and 4th Wed. of each month 6-8 pm in Alexandria Contact: Samar.Chwairy@fairfaxcounty.gov or call 703-799-2882.
D.A.D.S. Dads Appreciating Down Syndrome 3rd Tue. each month, 7-9 pm in Alexandria. Contact: George gbuzby@aol.com or call 703- 545-6089.
Fairfax Juvenile Court Parent Support Group for problems including runaway behavior, truancy, alcohol/drug abuse, and serious behavioral problems at home, at school, or in the community. 7:30 pm every Tues. Room 201.1 Fairfax County Courthouse – call 703-246-2495.
Kinship Caregivers Support Group 2nd & 4th Thur. monthly, 6:30-8:00 pm, South County Gov. Ctr. Rm. 220, 8350 Richmond Hgwy, Alexandria. Free dinner and resources. Register 1 week ahead: KFI@fairfaxcounty.gov or 703-246-4653
Kinship Café – meets monthly on the 2nd Wed. in Fairfax. Free dinner. Activities for children and discussion for adults. Register 1 week ahead by calling 703-246-4653 or online at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hscode/EReg/Registration.aspx?groupID=27
NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness builds better lives for affected families. Arlington Parent Support Group meets two Sundays a month at 7:00-8:30 pm. Contact: Naomi 703-862-9588 verdugo.naomi@gmail.com
Northern Virginia Tourette Support Group meets the 2nd Sunday of each month at noon at the Chantilly Public Library. Contact: mark.bramer@gmail.com
OCD Family Support Group 1st Monday of each month 7:30 pm. Contact: familygroupocd@varizon.net or call 202-215-5859
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