News from Manheim

Monday, November 9th, 7:45 a.m., Cafeteria B

This is the time scheduled for re-takes of student photos and photos for those students who were absent on Picture Day.

Afternoon Kindergarten students who were absent on Picture Day or who desire re-takes should arrive at this time also along with an accompanying parent or guardian.

If you purchased pictures and are not satisfied with them, Lifetouch Photography has provided the following instructions:  The student must bring the entire original package to the photographer that day.  The photo will be taken with the same package as originally selected and with the same background color, unless noted in writing by the parent on the front of the original package.

Tomorrow is our monthly Project Harmony Day.  Students and staff are encouraged to wear their Project Harmony T-Shirt.

This initiative promotes cooperation, sensitivity and acceptance that directly relates to the following district belief statements:

¨ Quality education provides a myriad of learning opportunities that helps each student
develop confidence, teamwork, and compassion for others.
¨ The school environment must always be safe and promote the ideals of respect for others,
a strong work ethic, and self-discipline.

The annual Community Christmas Program for the senior citizen’s of our district will be held on Friday, December 11 at 1 p.m. at EHMIS.

Come out and enjoy our middle school and high school students perform favorite holiday songs.

Click here to view the November Newsletter

Next week Manheim will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week.

Please click here to view a description of next week’s events.

Objective: To educate the students of Manheim fitness and good health through moving their bodies in a fun way while raising funds needed to help the Manheim PTA. All proceeds will benefit the Students at Manheim ElementarySchool and the many programs the PTA provides for the teachers, families and students.

Prizes: Huffy Green Machine to the child who raises the most money through sponsors Mr. Cromer will let any child who raises $50 or more place a cream pie on his head. (See if you can make a list of 50 people and ask each of them for $1. Remember safety first! Ask people you know!)

Thank you for participating in the 2008 Manheim “Fun’D” Run. Sponsors can give any amount in cash or check (written to Manheim PTA). An envelope is provided and your child can bring it in any time up to October 15th and hand it in to their teacher.

Toni-Anne Belechto-Fund Raising Chairperson tbelechto@yahoo.com
717-632-2144 443-244-0464

The school district is carefully following recommendation of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania Department of Education, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The health and safety of children is a top priority. Staff members have been made aware of common symptoms and preventative measures.

Teachers and students have been given appropriate hygiene practices with students. Please take time to support our efforts and discuss the following with your child:

-When coughing or sneezing, cover your nose and mouth with tissue, or use your sleeve (not your hands)
-Wash your hands often with soap and water (all classrooms have been equipped with hand sanitizers
-Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth
-Try to avoid close contact with people who are sick
-Stay healthy by eating a balanced diet, drinking plenty of water, and getting plenty of rest and exercise

Our custodial staff are disinfecting all touch points in the buildings. This includes all crash bars on exit doors and knobs on classroom doors. In additionally, all touch points in restrooms and desktops are being disinfected on a continual basis.

“The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends you stay home until at least 24 hours after your fever is gone, leaving the house only to get medical care. Schools and workplaces are encouraging this policy to avoid infecting other students and employees.” Pennsylvania Department of Health. – www.h1n1inpa.com.

Please contact your school nurse or Dr. Dion Betts at 632-2500, email: dion_betts@swsd.k12.pa.us, or refer to the district website, www.swsd.k12.pa.us, if you require additional information.

Click here to read the October Newsletter

Please click here for Project Harmony Parent Letter

Please click here for Project Harmony T-Shirt order form.