Hello Penn Manor families,

Penn Manor educators have developed continuity of education plans to help students continue learning from home while our schools are closed. 

Here is a link to the resources.

These are optional, ungraded learning activities that students can complete from home. The resources have been developed to meet a variety of students’ needs and may not be the same across our school district. 

Teachers will also be accessible to students and parents and will respond to any questions about the learning activities in a timely manner.

Currently, schools are scheduled to reopen on April 9th, but that date may change depending on Governor Wolf’s orders.

Thank you for your support of your child’s education in this challenging time.

– Penn Manor School District

Please enjoy our Central Manor Proud video. “Central Manor Proud” is our school song that we sing once a month at Shine Time!

“Working together as one, we’re growing like a garden.
Leaders everyone, we’re joining mind and heart,
In unity, with this community,
We’re Central Manor Proud.
Shaping the future in store, we’re writing our own chapter.
Built on the stories before, with all who will come after,
In unity, with this community,
We’re Central Manor Proud.
We stand tall, if someone falls,
We’ll lend a helping hand.
Together strong, we all belong,
As leaders we will stand.
Chapters eventually end, Central Manor lives inside us.
Memories, teachers, and friends,
Continue to shape and guide us,
In unity, with this community,
We’re Central Manor,
Central Manor,
Central Manor,
P-R-O-U-D – PROUD!”

In this time of uncertainty, it’s clear that Penn Manor has an amazing community. Let’s show our PM pride by wearing blue and gold or other Penn Manor attire on Wednesday, March 25. Share your photos with the #PMProud tagline via Twitter, Facebook, or any social media account.

Penn Manor schools are closed through March 27 in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. It is unclear whether that status will change or when we may be able to resume normal operations. As we all deal with this unprecedented challenge, we want to share some important information with parents. This website is the best way to stay up to date. https://www.pennmanor.net/covid19/

• The education of children is on hold as we consider options moving forward under the direction of the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
• We have decided not to pursue online learning for our students at this time. We would not be able to fulfill our legal and ethical obligation to serve every student appropriately via this means, and many of our students lack access to the internet at home. 
• March 13 is now officially the end of the third marking period. Students’ grades will reflect assignments and assessments completed through that date. 
• We are working to establish a system to provide breakfasts and lunches to families with children who qualify for free- or reduced-price meals, beginning Wednesday, March 18. More details will be released as they become available.

• All buildings are undergoing a deep cleaning, including all carpeting, fabric surfaces and touch points.
• Essential school district personnel, with minimal exceptions, will begin working from home Wednesday.
   
• Buildings will be open to teachers and the public by appointment only beginning Wednesday, March 18. Visitors should call the school office to arrange a visit.

There are so many exciting things happening! I wanted to reach out and be sure everyone is aware of them.

Field Trip – If you have not returned your child’s field trip forms, please do so as soon as possible. As soon as we have everyone’s forms back, we can notify chaperones if they are able to come. Thank you!! This will be such a fun day!

Garden Club- Forms are coming home today about the Garden Club being offered to second and third graders. There is a limited number of spots so return that form asap if your child is interested!

Book Orders- Coming home Friday! They are due March 20.

Early Dismissal on Friday!

*If you are able to donate something for our classroom, we are in need of tissues and black expo markers. Thank you so much!

*I want to take a minute to say how proud I am of the progress that our class is making this year! Thank you for your support in helping me to keep our momentum going…great things are happening each day and I can’t wait to see where these kids go for the remainder of the school year! Thank you for your ongoing support so that we can finish the year strong!

For February, we had 11,081 minutes! WOW! Thank you for continuously supporting your reader at home!

Special Reminders:

*Monday – PTO Meeting (6:30 in the CM Library)

*Friday – Spelling Test

*Friday – 1:30 Early Dismissal

Looking Ahead…

*Friday, March 20th – End of the 3rd Marking Period

*Wednesday, March 25 – School Wide Art Show from 6-8 PM at CM! Your child’s artwork will be on display, AND this is also the pick up night for Gertrude Hawk candy if you placed an order!

*Friday, March 27 – Weather Make-Up Day

*Sunday, March 29 – Grandparent/Special Friend Bingo is back! Doors open at 3:30, Bingo begins at 4:00. Admission is free, however extra cards, concession items and raffle tickets are available for purchase.

*April 9 – Weather Make-Up Day

*April 10 – No School

*April 13 – Weather Make-Up Day

Hello 2D Families! I hope you are enjoyed this beautiful weekend! This update is a bit longer than usual, but please read through it all because there is a lot of important information in it! Thank you!!

*Our money unit is in full swing and we are trying to make “cents” of it!! Some of us are really struggling with counting money. It would be VERY HELPFUL if you could spend time each evening reviewing this life skill. Students need to be able to name the coin and it’s value from both the front and back. They also need to be given a handful of coins (total value under $1) and be able to sort them from highest value to lowest and add the values to find a total. Thank you so much for your support at home!!

*Reading calendars are due Friday! Please total your child’s minutes for Friday, thank you!!

*Spelling test Friday, the list will come home TODAY.

*Please note the April 24th early dismissal time below. This is a time change from our typical early dismissal times!

*PTO has a lot of special things happening! Please be sure to see the dates listed below and feel free to visit the PTO Facebook page for more information. PTO is also looking for volunteers and donations for some upcoming events if you are able to help!

Special Reminders:

*Friday – Spelling Test

*Friday – February Reading Calendars due!

Looking Ahead…

*Friday, March 6 – PTO Movie Night at CM (Doors open at 5:30 and the movie begins at 6:00)

*Monday, March 9 – PTO Meeting (6:30 in the CM Library)

*Friday, March 13 – 1:30 Early Dismissal

*Wednesday, March 25 – School Wide Art Show from 6-8 PM at CM! Your child’s artwork will be on display, AND this is also the pick up night for Gertrude Hawk candy if you placed an order!

*Sunday, March 29 – Grandparent/Special Friend Bingo is back! Doors open at 3:30, Bingo begins at 4:00. Admission is free, however extra cards, concession items and raffle tickets are available for purchase.

*Friday, March 27 – Weather Make-up Day

*Friday, April 24 – 12:10 Early Dismissal

What a gorgeous day! I hope my second grade friends had a chance to get outside and play! 🙂

Because of the early dismissal we had last Friday, we did not get a chance to sort Friday Folders. They will come home and be VERY full this Friday! 

We will have the opportunity to exchange Valentines this Friday. Please remember this is optional, but if your child would like to participate, he/she should bring one in for everyone and any treats attached must be prepackaged, store bought, and peanut free. A class list came home already. We have 24 spectacular second graders!

We will have a spelling test this Friday, but will not have a list next week since we have off next Monday. This week’s list will come home tomorrow.

Looking Ahead…

*Monday, February 17 – Presidents’ Day (No School)

*Wednesday, February 19 – Central Manor Career Day (More info to come!)

*Tuesday, February 25 – Kids at Work Day (More info to come!)

*Friday, March 6 – PTO Movie Night at CM

*Monday, March 9 – PTO Meeting (6:30 in the CM Library)

*Friday, March 13 – 1:30 Early Dismissal

*Wednesday, March 25 – School Wide Art Show from 6-8 PM at CM! Your child’s artwork will be on display!

*Friday, March 27 – Weather Make-up Day

February….what?? I can’t believe how fast time is flying by! We have learned so much and have made such wonderful progress! Your children make me smile every day!!

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I already provided a class list to students. Please know that sending in Valentines is optional, but if your child would like to participate, he/she should provide one for every child. We have 24 students in our class. I also ask that if there are edible treats attached, they must be pre-packaged and peanut, milk, and egg free treats. Thank you for your understanding and helping to keep everyone safe!

Since we are mid-year and the spelling words are getting harder, this is a good time to see if your child is spending enough study time during the week. When the tests come home, please also notice the dictation sentences on the back. These sentences are a combination of current and past words, as well as word wall words students are expected to know. Please contact me with any questions!

Special Reminders:

*Tuesday – Kindergarten Information Night (held at Hambright Elementary)

*Friday – 1:30 Early Dismissal

*Friday – Spelling Test

*Saturday – Sweetheart Dance (for those who signed up)

Looking Ahead…

*Friday, February 14 – Valentine’s Day Exchange

*Monday, February 17 – Presidents’ Day (No School)

*Monday, February 19 – Central Manor Career Day (More info to come!)

*Friday, February 25 – Kids at Work Day (More info to come!)

*Monday, March 9 – PTO Meeting (6:30 in the CM Library)

*Friday, March 13 – 1:30 Early Dismissal

*Wednesday, March 25 – School Wide Art Show from 6-8 PM at CM! Your child’s artwork will be on display!

*Friday, March 27 – Weather Make-up Day

PJ Day TOMORROW, 1/31! Happy Friday!