Mrs. Juba's Counselor Corner

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:

Dear Parents and Guardians:

Martic Elementary School has partnered with the Solanco Food Bank to provide weekend meals for students who may need the support.  We understand that times can be difficult in this economy and the cost of food can be overwhelming, so the Food Bank is offering a weekend food bag, per elementary student, each week throughout the school year.  To participate in this program, your family must qualify for FREE lunches at school.

The food will be delivered to students each week on a Friday  (or the last day of the school week).  The food will be given to students in bags before going home.  The Food Bank will try to offer a variety of pre-packaged foods each week.

If you are interested in having your child/ren participate in this program, please complete this google form. The program is on a first come, first serve basis, so please submit the form as soon as possible.

This is a great reminder to reapply for free and reduced lunch if you haven’t done so already!

Click here for more information!

News from the School Counselors!

Meridith Eckroat is excited to join the school counseling department for the next two years as a Counselor on Assignment at both Conestoga and Martic Elementary Schools. She comes to this new position after teaching fifth grade at Conestoga Elementary for the past nine years. Mrs. Eckroat is delighted to work with Mrs. Juba in supporting the students at both of these awesome schools. For the first semester, both Mrs. Eckroat and Mrs. Juba will be at Conestoga on Mondays and Thursdays, at Martic on Tuesdays and Fridays, and at alternating buildings each Wednesday.

Welcome back to the start of another new school year!

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Mrs. Juba