Elementary Counseling Blog

Hello students and families! The school counseling department has put together some resources to help you when needed. Please subscribe to our blog sites listed below.

Also, reach out to your counselor via email if you would like to check-in, need resources, or have any questions. You can also explore other parent resources by visiting: Penn Manor Resources and IU13 Resources.

If you have a mental health emergency, you can call Lancaster County Crisis Intervention at (717) 394-2631 or you can call 911.

Meet our Counselors

Elementary Counselors

Nichole Hinkle, Hambright Elementary School, nichole.hinkle@pennmanor.net / Click here to schedule an appointment with Mrs. Hinkle.

Courtney Napiltonia, Counselor-on-Assignment at Hambright Elementary School, courtney.napiltonia@pennmanor.net.

Kimberly Juba, Conestoga and Martic Elementary Schools, kimberly.juba@pennmanor.net / Click here to schedule an appointment with Mrs. Juba.

Meridith Eckroat, Counselor-on-Assignment at Conestoga and Martic Elementary Schools, meridith.eckroat@pennmanor.net. / Click here to schedule an appointment with Mrs. Eckroat.

Shannon Madara, Central Manor Elementary School, shannon.madara@pennmanor.net / Click here to schedule an appointment with Dr. Madara.

Michele Semple, Pequea Elementary School, michele.semple@pennmanor.net / Click here to schedule an appointment with Mrs. Semple.

Samantha Strosser, Eshleman and LeTort Elementary Schools, samantha.strosser@pennmanor.net / Click here to schedule an appointment with Mrs. Strosser.

Alisha Bawiec, Counselor-on-Assignment at Eshleman and LeTort Elementary Schools, alisha.bawiec@pennmanor.net.


School Social Workers

Joy Meley, Elementary schools 717-201-9934 joyce.meley@pennmanor.net

Keila Torres, Secondary schools 717-201-9945 keila.torres@pennmanor.net

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The Ware Center Arts Smarts Summer Camp, K-5

Visual Arts / Music / Theater

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

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Vaping Prevention Awareness Night

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.

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Vaping Prevention and Awareness Night- Thursday March 9, 2023 6:00 PM

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!

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Kids At Work Day!

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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

                             

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Power Packs and the LOFT

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:

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STEM Sisters at The North Museum

Click here for more information!

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Coats for Kids

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Milton Hershey School Information Session

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Career and Technical College (CTC) Summer Camp Opportunity

(register by May 6, 2022)

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Camp Chimaqua for Coping Kids

Hospice of Lancaster County is hosting a weekend camp for kids that are grieving the loss of a loved one. Please visit their website or access this flyer to find out more! Registration ends April 22, 2022.

Camp Chimaqua

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