Mantua PTA News 2021, Back to School Issue 2

Open House Folder Stuffing - REMINDER 

We are very excited for the Mantua ES Open Houses to welcome new and returning families for the 2021-2022 school year! To get ready for these events, we need your help to get the Open House Folders filled. Please sign up for a spot if you are able to help. Many hands make light work, so even if you can only stop by for a short time, any help is appreciated!! 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c044aa4a82ba2fd0-open

Mantua Drama Club Planning for 2021-22

We are excited to announce that Mantua Drama Club will partner with Julie Johnston's iContact to create a theater experience for our 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students. As we prepare for this upcoming year, we are attempting to learn more from those interested in participating. All of our planning in contingent on approval from the County given current COVID restrictions. All is subject to change.

We hope to offer a series of Fall Theater Workshops (including a final musical presentation, open to guests) and a Spring Musical production (tentatively Seussical, Jr. which is presented to the community). The meetings will likely take place immediately after school until 5:30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays (exact dates TBD - Fall roughly end of Sept to right before Thanksgiving and in the Spring mid February to mid May). An Information Session for students and parents is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, September 9th - 6:30 – 7:30 PM (Location TBD). In the meantime, please indicate your interest by filling out this form. This will help us with planning and give us a way to be in touch with more information. https://forms.gle/FRHjWkSu7YSKBVbw6

Join the Mantua Elementary PTA Facebook Page

Let’s get social! Don’t forget to join the Mantua Elementary PTA Facebook page! Not only is a great place to ask questions and connect with other families, we hope to keep it up to date with important events and dates throughout the year.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/MantuaPTA/?ref=share

School Year 2021-2022 Bus Ridership Intent

Because of a serious shortage of school bus drivers, it is important that Fairfax County Public Schools’ (FCPS) Office of Transportation Services plans the most efficient possible routes for the coming school year. Therefore, please respond to this survey to assist us in this planning. Submit a separate survey for each of your children enrolled in FCPS.

During the school year, changes to your intent can be made with your school's SIS operator if the need for transportation changes.

Please see your SIS ParentVue account if you are unsure of your student's ID number. https://www.fcps.edu/resources/technology/student-information-system-sis-fcps

Submit your response today, one for each child in your household enrolled in FCPS. Your immediate attention to this matter is appreciated. Eligible riders needing transportation may review student route assignment by accessing ParentVue any time after August 9th, or by contacting your transportation or school office. Additions and adjustments will be made weekly. All students eligible for transportation services will be provided transportation, even those whose parents did not complete this survey. This information is important for planning purposes only.

SURVEY LINK: https://forms.office.com/r/RSLndT5VS8

Join the PTA!

You can now join the PTA for the 2021-2022 year! Our annual PTA Membership Drive is a fundraiser that helps support the many PTA services provided to you and your child. The cost is only $20 per family (tax deductible), and in return you’ll receive access to the online Mantua PTA Student Directory, an essential tool for connecting with anyone in our school community! Perhaps most importantly, though, joining PTA gives you a vote on what we're doing on campus and how our money is spent! https://mantuapta.memberhub.com/store 

How to Submit an Announcement to the PTA News

Please complete this form to have a Mantua ES- or Mantua PTA-related announcement placed in the weekly Mantua PTA News, on our Facebook page and/or on MantuaPTA.org.

The form guides you through all the pieces of information we need to put out complete announcements.