The Raccoon Runners will be hitting the streets of Mantua again this Fall! Registration will begin September 7 at 8 AM. Enrollment is capped at 50 runners and typically fills up in a few minutes, so set your alarms now!

Click here for the registration link! 

ES’s Raccoon Runners is a positive youth development program for third through sixth graders, empowering them to be more confident and healthier as they are strengthened over an 8-week period through running and other fitness activities. The program focuses on building physical and mental strength through exercise.

We meet every Tuesday and Friday morning 8:00-9:05 AM at the Mantua gym from October 3 through Thanksgiving Day. Runners takes place rain or shine as long as school is in session and includes a warmup and approximately 30-40 minutes of coach guided running/exercise followed by a snack and, time permitting, a discussion of issues relevant to their peer group.

Registration is $80 and includes a t-shirt, snacks after each practice, and Turkey Trot race registration for your runner. Questions? Email Kris Mack at raccoonrunners@mantuapta.org for more information.

Hi! We would love to have some parent volunteers join us in the art room to help us prep for our fabulous projects this year! Cutting, sorting, organizing, hanging, pouring, refilling.....no experience necessary.

Check out our 2023-2024 Art Room SignUpGenius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4AA9AC22A6FF2-mantua 

We are also looking for clorox/baby wipes donations, if you can help out please drop them off (or have your student drop off) in the front office or one of the art rooms. Thanks so much, we look forward to working with you and your students this year and appreciate ALL your HELP!! Mrs. Shirley & Mr. Lorenzi.

The school-wide sign-up link is live and there are many opportunities available to help the teachers and participate in your child’s class. A brief description of the current volunteer opportunities is included below.

Thank you to everyone who has already signed up to volunteer! If you have signed up to be a Room Parent or Tuesday Folder Helper, please stand by as I will be connecting you to your teacher and further outlining the volunteer role.

Signup Genius Link: 
www.signupgenius.com/tabs/53170DF07A3CAEEC06-volunteersCurrent

Room Parent Needs:
1st Grade - Hopkins, Jeche, Koehler
2nd Grade - Kang 
3rd Grade - Smith 
4th Grade - Brant, Garneski
5th Grade - Sullivan/Schwenzer
6th Grade - Harper-Jones, Mankin 

Can’t commit to one of these jobs? More opportunities will be posted throughout the year for various events and programs! Email volunteering@mantuapta.org if you have any questions!

The Mantua PTA Community Basketball League is a developmental organization which
embraces student athletes with a wide variety of skill levels and emphasizes teamwork,
skill development, and sportsmanship while teaching the fundamentals of basketball in
a neighborly environment.

3rd- 6th students are eligible to register starting August 29, 2023. Registration will end on September 19, 2023. More information can be found here, including player evaluation dates.

All eligible Mantua ES students are
encouraged to register at https://www.mantuabasketball.org/current-programs.

Volunteers are needed! 

The league is always in need of volunteers. Last season we had more than 250
students participate with less than 50 volunteers coaching, refereeing, or assisting with
logistics.

 Please consider donating your time
by signing-up as a coach and/or referee to support this great league and help provide
this amazing resource to our child athletes.

Mantua's academic competition programs offer opportunities for students to try new things or delve deeper into their favorite subjects. This includes the First Lego League, Science Olympiad, and Science Fair! 

If you are interested in getting your kids involved in academic competition activities, please fill the 2023-2024 Academic Competition Interest Survey (https://forms.gle/v4UbkusUgMBEbBGFA). You have no obligation to participate- this is to gauge interest!

The Academic Competition Parent Information Meeting will be through Zoom on Thursday Sept. 7, at 7pm.

Please use this zoom link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84646443681?pwd=eS9hR2ZVNlBrQi8vWmh4UVE3aXAvUT09 Meeting ID: 846 4644 3681 Passcode: 911262

We look forward to an exciting year at Mantua! For more information, please reach out to mantuacompetitions@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Chat 'n' Chew is back for students in grades 3-6! Join Mantua's popular book club that meets once a month from December thru April discussing great books with new (and old) friends. Parent volunteers lead groups of 6-8 kids in discussions and fun activities. Have one (or a few) budding book lovers in your house? Want to build literacy skills? Just feel like reading a good book and hanging out with friends? Books will be selected by school librarians and Chat 'n' Chew volunteers and provided to participants to keep.

Registration details coming soon! We can't wait to read with you!

Questions? Email Neelam Shah at chatnchew@mantuapta.org. 

Mantua PTA in partnership with Baroody Camps, is in need of an on-site after school Enrichment coordinator. The on-site coordinator will work with the Enrichment chair to ensure after school programs run smoothly.

The shift is Monday through Thursday from 3:45PM until about 5:20PM. Baroody camps pays $37.50 per shift (paid bi-weekly) plus one free class! Days can be split between two people, but both must apply together.

For more information please contact enrichment@mantuapta.org.

Join the PTA!

Please visit our webpage at MantuaPTA.org or use this direct link to join:  https://mantuapta.memberhub.com/store 

Dues are $20 per family and get you discounts on PTA sponsored clubs.  Our dues fully support our free programs so that every penny of our fundraisers goes right back into the classrooms. 

Join the Mantua ES 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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