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Dear Mantua Families,
Get ready to dive into exciting stories! Our Read-a-Thon begins on March 3rd, and we're thrilled to see our students take their reading to the next level. Your child has received all the details about the Read-a-Thon and prizes from their teacher. Remember, all reading counts, and we encourage family reading time to log those minutes together! To add to the fun, we're hosting a Reading Spirit Week – see the schedule below!
This week, classroom teachers and administrators have been reviewing "The Mantua Way" with all students to share examples of how students can be safe, kind, and responsible. We continually encourage students to remember the ways to make Mantua a welcoming school community.
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This week, we also celebrate National School Social Work Week. We want to extend a huge thank you to Mr. Austin Swift, our incredible social worker. He works tirelessly with students across all grade levels, fostering their potential and building strong relationships. His positive presence is truly appreciated! Please join us in thanking Mr. Swift for his dedication and impact. |
We also bid a fond farewell and express our heartfelt gratitude to Karen Ray, our beloved cafeteria supervisor, who retired on February 28th. For 18 years, Karen served our Mantua children with unwavering dedication and love. She will be deeply missed!
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Take good care,
Ms. Shannon, Mrs. Vaughan, and Mr. Webster
Important Upcoming Dates
March 7: Sensory Friendly Movie Night, Woodson HS, 5:30pm
March 9: Daylight Savings Time begins (clocks forward one hour)
March 10: Early Release Monday
March 12: Planning Fair for Students in Special Education, Luther Jackson MS
March 13: Class Picture Day, PTA meeting 5:30 PM, Live Stream
March 28: End of the Quarter
March 29: 6th grade All-County Choral Festival, Mount Vernon HS
March 31: Eid-al-Fitr, Staff and Student holiday
Be sure to bookmark the FCPS School Calendar to keep track of school holidays, breaks, and observances.
Read-a-Thon Spirit Week Schedule
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Tuesday-Reading knocks your socks off! Wear fun socks
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Wednesday-Reading is a Superpower! Wear a Superhero shirt or cape
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Thursday-Hats off to Reading! Wear a wacky or favorite hat
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Friday-Curl up with a Good Book - Wear your favorite pajamas
Feature Friday
Feature Friday is the way we spotlight Mantua's incredible staff on a regular basis! Each week, we recognize a group of staff members. Check them out on Mantua ES Instagram.
Our 2/24 featured staff will be Mr. Swift, our School Social Worker, Ms. Marmol, our School Librarian, Ms. Donat our Library Assistant, Ms. Bontzos, our Reading Specialist, and Ms. Dec our Reading Resource Teacher. Please take a moment to share a positive message for the teams using the Google form, which is open until 3/8.
Thank you for helping us to make Feature Friday a fun and engaging way to celebrate our school community and for your continued enthusiasm and support of our staff!
PTA Meeting - Family Information Session
At Mantua, our mission is to ensure ALL students learn at high levels and we take steps to ensure that happens. If you are interested in taking a “peek behind the curtain” to learn how we address the needs of students when they need additional support, join us at the March 13th PTA meeting to hear from members of our support staff and have an opportunity to ask questions.
The Positivity Project.
This week, our school community will focus on the character strength of Love of Learning. Love of learning means enjoying the process of learning new things, whether in school or on your own.
People with a love of learning are motivated because they find joy in learning itself, not just for rewards like grades or prizes. They are driven by the excitement of discovering and mastering new skills.
Developing a love of learning is important for students because it helps them stay motivated and engaged. It can also improve their mental and physical well-being as they take pride in overcoming challenges and growing.
To practice and encourage the character strength of Love of Learning at home, please visit The Positivity Project’s mobile-friendly P2 for Families (available in English and Spanish), where you will watch a video together and discuss a quote and three questions. Below are links to this week’s P2 for Families lessons. Click on the grade level that best meets your child’s needs.
It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!
Do you have a rising Kindergartener, or know someone who does? We are excited to prepare for our newest students! It is important to register all rising kindergarten students at your earliest convenience. We want to ensure a great start to your child’s schooling and registering your child early helps us to secure the appropriate staffing. Eligible children can also be registered throughout the summer.
Families should prepare for registration by gathering documents and completing forms on the FCPS kindergarten registration webpage. FCPS offers support and resources for all families to help with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For support in other languages, visit the kindergarten registration webpage.
✨ A strong start is Goal 1 of the 2023-30 Strategic Plan.
FCPS & Woodson Pyramid News
Woodson SGA/Sports Leadership Mulch Sale
The annual Woodson Mulch Sale has arrived. Freshen up your flower beds and support the Woodson High School Leadership and Sports Leadership Classes at the same time. The Leadership Classes are once again offering high quality shredded hardwood mulch for purchase.
Orders for 3-cubic foot bags of mulch must be received by Thursday, March 13, for pick-up at Woodson or delivery to your home on Sunday, March 23. When placing an order for 10 or more bags, delivery is an option. All mulch will be delivered on Sunday, March 23, beginning at 8:30 AM. The proceeds benefit the Woodson High School Leadership and Sports Leadership Classes and support their activities. For more details or for an order form, please check out our web link.
This year you can also order and pay on-line at MySchoolBucks.
Need more info? Send an email to DJSchaefer@fcps.edu
National Women’s History Month
Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Read more about Women’s History Month in National Geographic Kids.
National School Social Work Week
March 2-8 is National School Social Work Week. Social workers in FCPS help to prevent social, emotional, and behavioral factors from affecting a student's ability to perform at their best. Their primary goal is to remove barriers that prevent a student from fulfilling their academic potential. Social workers are assigned to every school and center in the school system. Most social workers serve one to two sites. Learn more about the role of social workers in FCPS.
Read Across America Day
Read Across America Day was established by the National Education Association (NEA) in 1998 to help get kids excited about reading. Learn more about Equitable Access to Literacy in this video.
Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28 - March 28
Thanks to a new program from the Virginia Department of Education, students who are fasting during the school day between February 28 and March 28 can now take school meal kits home at the end of the day.Families will need to fill out a weekly Fasting Meals Request Form for their child or children to receive school meal kits. A separate form must be filled out for each week and each student.To receive meal kits for Friday, February 28, and the week of March 3, please submit the first request form by Monday, February 24. Visit the FNS webpage for more information, including weekly request forms and deadlines.
In Case You Missed It
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Summer Camps and Learning Opportunities
- Supporting Academic Growth
- Preparing for Tough Conversations With Your Child
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Quick Contacts & Links
Linda Shannon, Principal LCSshannon@fcps.edu
Colleen Vaughan, Assistant Principal CAVaughan@fcps.edu
Chris Webster, Interim Assistant Principal cwebster@fcps.edu
Susan Palomino, Administrative/Finance Assistant SLPalomino@fcps.edu
Mergie Kakouris, Student Information Assistant, MBKakouris@fcps.edu
Jane Dunfee, SBTS, Testing Coordinator, pjdunfee@fcps.edu
Fadwa Finaish, Office Assistant, FFinaish@fcps.edu
Judy Toy, Office Assistant, JPToy@fcps.edu
Luis Uribe Gamboa, Family Liaison, lauribegambo@fcps.edu
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