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December 4, 2024 | Back to School Issue 18
Important Upcoming Dates
December 8: Bodhi Day (falls on a weekend)
December 15: AAP referral deadline
December 23-January 5: Holidays, Winter Break
Be sure to bookmark the FCPS School Calendar to keep track of school holidays, breaks, and observances.
It's not too late to join the PTA!
Help support our students and teachers!
YEARLY DUES are only $20 per family.
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 Alert News
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
Field Trips
Spring Dance
The Mantua PTA Wish Fund is back for its tenth year!
Through the generous support of PTA fundraising efforts, the Wish Fund operates as a grant program to fund valuable projects that benefit our school. Teachers, faculty and PTA members are invited to submit an application now through Monday, January 6, 2025 for funding of their project.
The Wish Fund currently has a total of $10,000.00 to distribute for proposals this year. We look forward to your applications and appreciate your creativity and commitment to Mantua Elementary School and the students!
Here is the application: http://www.mantuapta.org/wishfund.html
Any questions, please contact Amy Sheridan at wishfund@mantuapta.org.
Mantua ES Drama Club's Fall Production
Mantua Elementary School Drama Club Presents Aladdin Kids
Friday, December 6th - 7pm
Saturday, December 7th - 2pm Matinee & 6pm
Tickets can be purchased at the gym door, 30 minutes before show-time. Cash or credit cards are accepted.
Mantua Science & Engineering Fair
Mantua’s Science and Engineering Fair is back for its 3rd year! It will be held Friday, April 4 at our school. We can’t wait to see the students' projects this year!
Not competing? Come check out the great projects or volunteer to judge. Access more information here, register your student here, and register to judge here.
Questions? Contact sciencefair@mantuapta.org
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Looking to Volunteer? The Art Department Can Use YOUR Help!
The Art Department is still in need of volunteers! We always have something to prepare, sort, frame, hang, etc. No experience necessary! See available time slots by visiting the link below.
When you arrive, check in at the front office and join us in the Art Room work room where we'll set you up to help out. No amount of time is too short, we appreciate all your support!
~Mrs. Shirley & Mr. Lorenzi
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Classroom Volunteers Needed!
We are still looking for classroom volunteers! (Room parents, Tuesday folder helpers, and party coordinators.) These are great opportunities to get to know your teacher better and to spend time in your kiddo’s classroom!
A brief description of the current volunteer opportunities is included below.
Can’t commit to one of these jobs? More opportunities will be posted throughout the year for various events and programs!
Please reach out to volunteering@mantuapta.org if you have any questions.
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Note: the sign up link says kindergarten volunteers, but there is a tab at the top for each grade for the 2024-2025 school year.
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