
Dear MTES Families & Staff: Please see your email for an important letter regarding today's Shelter in Place at Manchester Township Elementary School. Thank you.

Please be advised that due to the inclement weather, after school activities have been cancelled for today, Tuesday, February 13, 2024. The Y Kids program will remain open as scheduled. Thank you.

MTES students were treated to a special assembly on Monday! Thanks to the Manchester P.T.A., students enjoyed an interactive laser light show. They were singing, cheering, and waving their glow sticks to the fun! Thank you to the PTA for the assembly! More at manchestertwp.org!

Mr. Bee's son Daniel has shared with the community that, for those interested, there will be a Proclamation read in honor of his father, Mr. Julius Bee, today, Monday, February 12, at the 6:30 PM Town Council Meeting. Thank you for your continued support.

This past weekend was the annual Valentine's Dance at Ridgeway School. It was a fun afternoon filled with dancing, laughter, fun, food, and camaraderie. Thank you to all who continue to generously donate in support of such events for our students. More at www.manchestertwp.org.

Mark your calendars and grab your tickets for Manchester Schools Night at the Jersey Shore Blue Claws baseball stadium in Lakewood, NJ! Sponsored by the Manchester P.T.A., the night will be a fun time out with family and friends! Find tickets and details at www.manchestertwp.org

Please join the Manchester Township School District for Kinderprep 2024-25! This is an information session for Manchester families who will be registering their children to begin kindergarten with us in September. More at www.manchestertwp.org!


Join the Matthew J. Morahan III Health Assessment Center for Athletes at the LiveWell Center in Eatontown, NJ on Saturday, March 9th from 9 am to 12 pm for free cardiac screenings for the first 75 athletes age 6-18 and concussion screenings for the first 75 athletes age 5-18. Appointments are required. Visit www.rwjbh.org/events to request an appointment.


This week MTES is collecting SOUP cans for our SOUP-ER BOWL. If you would like San Francisco to win the Super Bowl, send in Progresso Soup, if you want Kansas City to win, send in Campbell's Soup! Let's see who MTES predicts to win!
Also, we will be selling Valentine Blow Pop Grams again this year. They are $1.00 per gram with the proceeds going to the Student/Staff Account.
Flyers were sent home with your child and can also be found in our digital backpack.

Join us tomorrow from 6-8 PM for a Virtual Parent Academy followed by our SEPAG meeting. The Division of Developmental Disabilities and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services are scheduled to present. Please find meeting log-in information at www.manchestertwp.org.


This is National School Counseling Week which highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve school success. School counseling programs are a vital part of the educational process. Thank you to our MTSD School Counselors for ALL you do!

Staff In-Service days are an opportunity to plan, learn, and live out our motto "Excellence by Example!" The buildings are buzzing with collaboration and professional development. Thank you to our dedicated staff for always showing up and giving your best to our district!

This is a friendly reminder that the Manchester Township School District is closed tomorrow, Friday, February 2nd for a Staff In-Service. We look forward to welcoming students back to class on Monday. Have a great weekend!


Progress reports for elementary students grades K-5 are now available on the Parent Portal.


MTES Families are Invited to a Parental Engagement Family Game Night:
Manchester Township Elementary School's Bingo For Books! Join us from 6-7 PM on Wednesday, February 28 at MTES in the All Purpose Room. We can't wait to see you there!


Today, Ms. Yunginger's preschool class at Whiting School performed their version of one of their favorite books! Students excitedly acted out the story and sang along with Pete the Cat as he journeyed along with his shoes. See where the story took them at manchestertwp.org!

MTES
Pajama Day!
January 31, 2024
We are excited to announce a special school-wide fundraising event! Get ready to cozy up and support our school by participating in our Pajama Day! For just $1, your child can wear their favorite pajamas to school on Wednesday, January 31, 2024!
It is a fantastic opportunity for the kids to enjoy a comfortable and fun day at school, while also contributing to a good cause. The funds raised will go towards the fourth-grade field trip this year! We encourage all students to join in the fun and help make this fundraising event a success!
Thank you for your support!


The MTSD Gospel Chorus is hosting its first musical talent show to honor black performers, musicians, and writers on February 29, 6P at MTHS. Registration forms and details can be found in every school's virtual backpack. It was also shared with each music teacher for students.


MTSD Preschool Students Celebrate the Clothes Study with a Performance by Grunin PAA Students! This was another fun & educational Study allowing students a variety of first-hand experiences that support all areas of their development & learning. Learn more at manchestertwp.org!

Congrats to MTES's Paul Harrigan who was honored today as as a Teacher Who Rocks! Mr. Harrigan was honored at 3:25 p.m. today on 100.1 WJRZ and 96.9 WRAT. Each radio station will include information about his nomination for this award on their respective websites!