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June 6, 2023 | Issue 37
Important Upcoming Dates
June 8 (Thursday): PTA Volunteer Reception, 6pm, PTA Meeting, 7pm, Library
June 12 (Monday): Staff and Community Goodbye for Ms. Alley, 4:30-5:30pm
June 15 (Thursday): 6th Grade Promotion and Celebration
June 16 (Friday): Last Day of School, 2 Hour Early Release
6th Grade Promotion Party - Volunteers Needed
Attention 6th Grade Parents!
Planning is underway for a super fun promotion party for our 6th graders on Thursday, June 15 from 1:00-3:30pm following the promotion ceremony. We will have a pizza lunch, games, photo booth, DJ, treats and so much more, but we need your help!
Please sign up to volunteer for one of the many areas on our signup genius here (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0f44adad2fa57-mantua#/). Please note: only parents that volunteer will be able to attend the party.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed by submitting the $25 fee for the party and t-shirt. If you haven't yet paid, please do so as soon as possible at this link (https://www.memberplanet.com/s/mantuaelementaryschoolpta/20236thgradeparty).
Thank you all for your support as our 6th graders say "Peace Out Mantua"!
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Mantua Field Days June 6th and 7th
We are happy to announce: Field Days are back!
This is a fun, half-day event with 16 active stations where your student may participate. To make this a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, we want to give parents a few reminders:
*Students should wear sneakers. Crocs, Flip-flops, and sandals are NOT allowed.
*Please plan for sunscreen and/or a hat.
*Students must wear school-appropriate clothing. Bathing suits are not permitted unless worn under a T-shirt and shorts.
*Please bring a change of dry clothes and a towel for after the event.
*Parent Volunteers - Parents who have signed up with your classroom teacher to serve as a volunteer, please report to the gym at 9:15 AM or 12:45 PM.
Field Day Student Schedule
June 6th 9:30-11:30 5th and 6th grade
June 6th 1:00-3:00 3rd and 4th grade
June 7th 9:30-11:30 K-2nd grades
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Yearbooks
There are a limited number of extra yearbooks available for purchase. If you would like to reserve one of these yearbooks (first come, first served), please email Kate Easton at kjeaston@fcps.edu. Students will receive their yearbooks on the last day of school. Please wait to submit payment until Mrs. Easton has confirmed that a yearbook is available for you.
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Music Intent Form for Rising 5th and 6th Graders
Music intent forms are due for rising 5th and 6th graders by Friday, June 9th. Every student should fill out a form, even if not attending Mantua next year. The link to the form is - https://forms.gle/aKDnaUttgo5iWNvGA. For questions about instrument selection, please email Kate Easton (strings) at kjeaston@fcps.edu or Lynne Blacksten (band) at lsblacksten@fcps.edu.
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PTA Meeting and Volunteer Reception
The last PTA meeting of the year will be Thursday, June 8th at 7pm. A Volunteer Reception will be held just before the meeting at 6:00pm. If you have been a Volunteer this year (room parent, Tuesday folder stuffer, art room helper, any PTA Program organizer, etc.), we would like to thank you! We will also be saying goodbye to our current board members and voting in our new board members. Please come and help us say thank you!!
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EduKit - Supply Kit Order
The Mantua Elementary PTA offers the EduKit program as a convenient option for busy families to order school supplies for the 2023/2024 year. EduKits include the supplies approved by our school.
Your student's order will be delivered to your home before school starts.
Order by July 1, 2023, for the best available pricing. Extended ordering is open for an additional fee from July 02 - July 14 and will be delivered to your home shortly before school begins.
The order forms are available here: https://www.edukitinc.com/schools/12021/Mantua%20Elementary
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Rising First Graders Playdate!
Summer Playdates for Rising First Graders
Sunday, June 11th 10am to lunchtime
Eakin Park (Mantua Section), 8928 Glenbrook Rd, Note: not the Prosperity Ave part of Eakin Park, but the Glenbrook part closer to the school off of Barkley.
Saturday, July 15th 10am to lunchtime; location tbd
Sunday, August 6th 10am to lunchtime; location tbd
And join this class's Facebook group to keep up with event updates and additional playdates: https://www.facebook.com/groups/classof2035raccoons
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Mantua Drama for 23-24 School Year
The Mantua Drama program was proud to have been able to put on productions of the Lion King and Little Mermaid this year, and we are excited to have another two incredible shows for the 2023 -24 school year directed by Julie Johnston! The Drama program is open to 4th, 5th and 6th graders. *Please note, we will go to a lottery for 4th and 5th graders if more people register than available spots. 6th graders will be given preference for all spots.
We are THRILLED to share that our fall show will be Annie and our spring show will be Disney's Aristocats.
Please note the key dates below. Anyone who is participating in the drama program needs to be available for all rehearsals and TECH WEEK and the show weeks are mandatory. We felt it was important to share these dates now, as we know that these are incredibly busy times of year, so we want to give parents ample time to think about schedules and if it's something your kids want to commit to.
Key Dates:
- Parent information meeting and registration: Week of August 28th
- Auditions for BOTH SHOWS: Week of September 5th (please plan for two nights)
- Fall Rehearsals: Start September 11th. Mondays and Wednesdays 4:05 - 5:30pm
- Fall show TECH WEEK: November 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th 5:30 - 8:30 pm
- Fall Shows: December 1st, December 2nd (two shows)
- Spring Rehearsals: Start February 5th, Mondays and Wednesdays 4:05 - 5:30pm
- Spring show TECH WEEK: April 29th, April 30th, May 1st, May 2nd 5:30 - 8:30pm
- Spring shows: May 3rd and May 4th (two shows)
*Please note, these dates are not 100% final and subject to change
We encourage your kids to watch these shows/movies if they aren't familiar! It's going to be a great year and Julie can't wait to work with your kids!
We will have a parent information meeting (via zoom) before the August 28th registration date, so please be on the lookout! For more information, please contact drama@mantuapta.org
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Shop Shutterfly For Father's Day
Find the best gifts for dad that are as unique as they are memorable. Whether you’re shopping for your dad, step dad, grandpa, or another father figure, you can find the perfect gift for him for any occasion. With Shutterfly, you can create durable and heartfelt personalized gifts for dad that suit his one-of-a-kind personality. From sentimental photo prints and personalized phone cases to the perfect glass for his favorite brew, Shutterfly is your one-stop shop for a range of customizable Father's Day gift ideas for your amazing dad.
The Mantua PTA has a custom online storefront where you can shop the extensive Shutterfly collection, and for every purchase made, Shutterfly will donate 8% to the Mantua PTA.
It’s easy to support us:
- Visit our Shutterfly Storefront at: https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-100743826-15196320 (They recommend not altering the URL display, so that is why it looks a little weird!)
- Purchase thoughtful gifts and keepsakes for friends, family and yourself.
- That’s it! For every purchase made, 8% of the proceeds will go toward helping Mantua Elementary.
You can even use applicable Shutterfly discount codes to save on your entire order. Remember, you need to click through to Shutterfly using this unique code for us to receive the promotion.
Please feel free to share this link with your friends, family and co-workers—the more orders we receive through our Storefront, the more Mantua Elementary earns!
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Passive Fundraising Opportunities
Mantua proudly partners with Harris Teeter’s Together in Education program to help raise funds for our school. It’s easy and it’s FREE. Just link your VIC card and when you check out, Mantua will receive a percentage of your Harris Teer brand purchases credited back to our account. We do need to relink each calendar year, so if you have participated in the past, you will need to relink this year to continue earning rewards. You can also tell the cashier the Mantua school code, 4458, at check out. The program does not interfere with your VIC savings or cost you any money!
Click here to sign up today! https://tie.harristeeter.com/together-in-education
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Rising Kindergarten Families
Families with rising kindergartners are invited to join a new Facebook group. It will share playdates and important information as these kids prepare to start kindergarten this fall!
Mantua Rising Kindergartners Fall 2023: https://www.facebook.com/groups/608671007455541
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Join the PTA!
Join the PTA for the 2022-2023 year! Yearly dues are $20 per family and gets you discounts on some PTA sponsored clubs. JOIN HERE:
https://mantuapta.memberhub.com/store
Your membership dues are very important. Your ongoing support has funded and sponsored projects throughout Mantua.
Some of these include: Weekly Newsletter, After School Enrichment, Basketball League, Kids Care Club, Library Resources, PTA Online Student Directory, New Computers and Programs, Teacher Education Parent Education Seminars, Drama Club, Wish Fund, Chat and Chew Book Club
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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
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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.
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