Mrs. Juba's Counselor Corner

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THE WARE CENTER – MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY 42 N. PRINCE STREET, LANCASTER

Dear 6th Grade Families,

Every year, the Penn Manor Elementary School Counselors provide a program on sexual harassment prevention and cyber safety for the sixth grade students.  We use two age-appropriate videos for teaching purposes, entitled “Flirting or Hurting:  When Is It Okay, When Is It Harassment?” and “I Was Cyberbullied,” both produced by Human Relations Media.  Our Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Egan, has approved these videos.

During the program, we will be discussing the definition of sexual harassment as well as exploring the Penn Manor School District Board Policy and reporting procedures. Students will learn the differences between sexual harassment and flirting.  We will also be defining and discussing examples of cyberbullying and learning the steps to take when responding to a sexual harassment or cyber safety incident.

The schedule for the 6th grade classes at Conestoga and Martic is as follows:

Mr. Mattern at Conestoga: Monday, March 27th from 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Mr. Schettler at Conestoga: Monday, May 15th from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Mrs. Fafel at Martic:  Tuesday,May 16th from 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. and Tuesday, May 23rd from 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Mr. Polaski at Martic: Tuesday, May 23rd from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

If you would like your child to be excluded from the lessons, please notify one of us in writing no later than the morning of your child’s program.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Kimberly Juba, School Counselor/Mrs. Meridith Eckroat, School Counselor

kimberly.juba@pennmanor.net / 717-284-4128, x3405                        meridith.eckroat@pennmanor.net / 717-872-9535, ext. 3503

Dear Fourth Grade Families,

Each year, the Penn Manor Elementary Counselors provide a Personal Safety Program for all fourth grade students.  During this program, we will be using a video entitled, “If It Happens to You: Dealing with Abuse” by Human Relations Media.  Our Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Egan, has approved this video.

We will discuss how to handle verbal and physical abuse, including determining the difference between “OK” and “not OK” touches, learning to trust instincts and feelings, establishing the concept of private areas/zones, being assertive, and asking an adult for help. 

The schedule for the 4th grade classes at Conestoga and Martic is as follows:

Mrs. Fisher at Conestoga: Thursday, March 30th from 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Mrs. Mehalick at Conestoga: Thursday, March 30th from 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Mrs. Davis at Martic:  Tuesday, April 4th from 9:15-9:45 a.m.

Mrs. Showalter at Martic:  Tuesday, April 4th from 9:15-9:45 a.m.

If you would like your child to be excluded from the lesson, please notify one of us in writing no later than the morning of your child’s program.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Kimberly Juba, School Counselor/ Mrs. Meridith Eckroat, School Counselor

kimberly.juba@pennmanor.net / 717-284-4128, x3405                        meridith.eckroat@pennmanor.net / 717-872-9535, ext. 3503

Dear Second Grade Families,

Each year, the Penn Manor Elementary Counselors provide a Personal Safety Program for all second grade students.  During this program, we will be using a video entitled, “It’s Your Body; You’re in Charge” by Human Relations Media.  Our Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Egan, has approved this video.

We will discuss “OK” and “not OK” touches, learning to trust instincts and feelings, establishing the concept of private areas/zones, being assertive, and asking an adult for help. 

The schedule for the 2nd grade classes at Conestoga and Martic is as follows:

Mrs. Brooks at Conestoga: Thursday, March 30th from 2:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Mrs. Garpstas at Conestoga:  Monday, April 3rd from 2:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Mrs. Bohannon at Martic:  Tuesday, April 11th from 2:45-3:15 p.m.

Mrs. Schuck at Martic:  Tuesday, April 11th from 2:45-3:15 p.m.

If you would like your child to be excluded from the lesson, please notify one of us in writing no later than the morning of your child’s program.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Kimberly Juba, School Counselor / Mrs. Meridith Eckroat, School Counselor

kimberly.juba@pennmanor.net / 717-284-4128, x3405                          meridith.eckroat@pennmanor.net / 717-872-9535, ext. 3503

On Thursday, April 20, 2023, Penn Manor will host a Vaping Prevention and Awareness Night in the High School Auditorium beginning at 6:00 PM. This special event is intended for all parents, guardians, grandparents, friends, and community members and will be presented by the Caron Foundation with special guest speaker Ms. Stephanie Owsiany, Student Assistance Program Specialist.

This one-hour live presentation provides parents and caregivers of elementary, middle, and high school students with research-based information that can help reduce the chances that their teen will engage in substance use.

Please note that PMHS high school students will provide free childcare for this event. While registration for this event is not required, we are asking that anyone needing child care for this event please complete the following Google Form no later than April 14, 2023, so that we are able to provide adequate child care coverage. We look forward to partnering with you to support our students! Please review the attached brochure to learn more information about this vaping prevention event.

If you have any questions regarding the event, please reach out to Assistant Principal, Kim Marsh at 872-9520 ext 1807 or by email at kimberly.marsh@pennmanor.net.

On March 9, 2023, Lampeter-Strasburg will be hosting a Vaping Prevention and Awareness Night in the High School Performing Arts Center beginning at 6:00 PM. This special event is intended for all parents, guardians, grandparents, friends, and community members and will be presented by the Caron Foundation with special guest speakers Ms. Nicole Rex, Student Assistance Program Lead Specialist, and Ms. Stephanie Owsiany, Student Assistance Program Specialist.

This one-hour live presentation provides parents and caregivers of elementary, middle, and high school students with research-based information that can help reduce the chances that their teen will engage in substance use.

We look forward to partnering with you to support our students! Please review the brochure to learn more information about this vaping prevention event. Should you have any questions about this event, please contact Lampeter-Strasburg High School Principal, Dr. Ben Feeney, benjamin_feeney@l-spioneers.org or 717-464-3311.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you there!

Students will celebrate “Kids at Work Day” on Friday, February 24, 2023, with the help of the elementary counseling department.

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Construction Worker       Athlete        Dental Hygienist 

Retail Manager         Vet        Artist       Fashion Designer 

Chef           Entrepreneur        Teacher           Firefighter 

   Caregiver            Marine Biologist        Police Officer

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As a way to promote career exploration and awareness with our elementary students, Penn Manor elementary schools are planning a special day across the district.

On Friday, February 24, 2023, students will be invited to wear clothing that represents a career they may be interested in exploring as an adult. For example, your child may come dressed as a construction worker, a doctor, a teacher, etc. Please make sure that your child’s clothing is appropriate for a day of learning and wouldn’t distract other students in his/her classroom.  As an added component to Kids at Work Day, teachers and staff will be wearing their college, military, trade-school, or past/present career attire.

Our hope is that Kids at Work Day will be a great way to start conversations at home and at school about different types of careers, why someone chooses a career, and what kind of training/schooling is needed to get started in a particular career.  

The Penn Manor Elementary School Counselors would like to thank you in advance for your support for Kids at Work Day. If you have any questions, please contact your school’s counselor.

Sincerely,

The Elementary School Counselors

Alisha Bawiec, Eshleman and Letort

Meridith Eckroat, Conestoga and Martic

Nichole Hinkle, Hambright

Kimberly Juba, Conestoga and Martic

Shannon Madara, Central Manor

Courtney Napiltonia, Hambright and Manor Middle

Michele Semple, Pequea

Samantha Strosser, Eshleman and Letort

Please see the attached announcement for a clothing outreach in close proximity to our school.  Please note that this is not affiliated with Penn Manor, but is an opportunity for those who live in the southern end who could benefit.   

–THE FOOD BANK AND DISTRIBUTION–

If you and your family are in need of food assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us! Our LOFT hours are Wednesdays 2:00-6:30 and Thursdays 8:30-10:30.

To find out more, email theloftcp@gmail.com or call 717-723-8180.

For first time visitors, Please bring a valid form of ID with your address.

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For the Power Packs application for this year, please use the QR code below: