Manning Early Childhood Center

🎉 Congratulations to Our Beable Education Contest Winner! 🎉 We are proud to recognize Gunnar Tindal, a 2nd grade student at Manning Early Childhood Center in Mrs. Nexsen’s class, for being named a Spring Power Up Beable contest winner! 👏📚 Gunnar is pictured with his teacher, Mrs. Nexsen, and Principal Mrs. Stokes as we celebrate his hard work and achievement. We are so proud - keep shining and striving for excellence! #MECCProud🖤💛🦁 #ClarendonCSD #StudentSuccess #BeableEducation

Our MECC students had a great day of hands-on learning! 🌱 Students had the opportunity to meet Mr. Darren Dawkins, a Manning High School and Clemson graduate who is currently studying at the University of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine to become a veterinarian. Mr. Dawkins worked with the students to show them how to make seed bombs using flower seeds collected from last year’s garden. While some students were making seed bombs, others spent time with Mrs. Land checking on their potatoes and other growing crops and predicting how much rain might fall today using the rain gauge. 🌧️ Learning, exploring, and growing, just another great day at MECC! #MECC #HandsOnLearning #OutdoorClassroom #FutureLeaders🖤💛🦁

It’s our honor to recognize the outstanding staff members who made a difference in February. Congratulations to our February Teacher Feature, Kristin Crisanti, and Star Staff member, Ladaysha Parker. Thank you both for the dedication, care, and commitment you show our students and school community each day. We truly appreciate all that you do! 🖤💛🦁 A special thank you to Sub Station II for generously providing gift certificates to help us celebrate our outstanding staff. Your support means so much! #ClarendonCSD #TeacherFeature #StarStaff #WeAreCCSD #UnifiedAsOne

Parents/Guardians,

Please take a look at MECC's Newsletter for the week of March 9-13 for upcoming events and other information.

Link to Newsletter:
https://app.smore.com/n/r380u

☕️🖤Staff Appreciation | Rise & Refresh in the Manning Area! 💛🦁 Our Manning area schools were all smiles this morning thanks to SAFE Federal Credit Union, who sponsored Rise & Refresh and treated our staff to coffee from Roast N’ Roll Coffee! Small gestures like this go a long way, and our teachers and staff truly felt the love. We are thankful for community partners who show up for our schools and support the people who pour so much into our students every single day. 😊👏 SAFE Federal Credit Union | Roast N’ Roll Coffee #ManningArea #MECC #MES #MJHS #MHS #FEDCC #ClarendonCSD #StaffAppreciation #CommunitySupport #RiseAndRefresh

💜💛💚 A garden celebration full of Mardi Gras fun! Our Mardi Gras celebration kicked off on Tuesday, and our students have truly enjoyed the festivities in the garden! The celebration was made even sweeter with a delicious cake prepared by Mr. Demery’s Culinary Arts students II at F.E. DuBose Career Center. 🎭🎂 A special thank you to Mrs. Land, Mrs. Benefield, Mrs. Prothro, Mrs. Lane, Katie Richardson, Alaine Crawford, Karen Hilton-Saunders, and our MHS FFA members for their support in making this experience so meaningful and fun for our students. We love seeing our school community come together to create joyful learning moments! 🖤💛🦁 #MECCMoments #MardiGrasFun #CTEInAction #CommunitySupport #ClarendonCSD

❄️🎉 Warm Hearts in Winter: Join Us! 🎉❄️ As we count down to this special day, we are excited to remind our CCSD families about Warm Hearts in Winter, a celebration of connection, community, and support for our students. Date: February 21, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Manning High School Join us for a morning filled with: ✨ Interactive parent engagement experiences designed to strengthen family-school partnerships ✨ Helpful media and communication resources to keep you informed and connected ✨ Exciting inflatables and activities the kids will love ✨ Complimentary lunch provided for all attendees This event is all about bringing our school family together, strengthening relationships, sharing resources, and creating positive experiences for our students and their families. We look forward to seeing you there! Invite a friend and come be part of something special. 🖤💛💙🩶 #WarmHeartsInWinter #CCSD #ClarendonCSD #FamilyEngagement #TogetherWeThrive

✨ Montessori Enrollment is NOW OPEN! ✨ Manning Early Childhood Center is now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 school year! 🗓 Enrollment window: February 16th–27th 📲 Apply online using the QR code or visit: https://bit.ly/4bKfoMv Give your child a strong start in a nurturing, hands-on Montessori environment where independence, confidence, and a love for learning grow every day. 🍎📚 #MontessoriEnrollment #ManningEarlyChildhood #CCSD #GrowingYoungMinds

Parents/Guardians/Community Members,

Link to MECC's Newsletter:
https://app.smore.com/n/m1t5q

I am pleased to provide you with MECC's Newsletter . Please take a moment to review its contents for important events and other information.

Thanks,

📢Exciting News for Parents and Guardians! 📢 Montessori Enrollment is almost here for the 2026–27 school year at Manning Early Childhood Center! 📌 Online registration will be open February 16–27, 2026. Don’t miss this opportunity to enroll your child in our Montessori program and give them a strong start through hands-on learning and growth-centered education. #MECC #MontessoriEducation #CCSD #GrowingYoungMinds

🖤🦁Teacher Feature & Star Staff Spotlight🦁💛 Please help us congratulate our January award recipients! We are proud to recognize Denise Jones as our Teacher Feature and Adrienne McCabe as our Star Staff Award recipient. Thank you both for your dedication and the impact you make each day. A special thank you to FTC for sponsoring the Stanley Cups and to SAFE Federal Credit Union for their sponsorship and support. Congratulations again to our January honorees! 🌟👏 #MECC #TeacherFeature #StarStaff #MonarchPride #WeareCCSD #UnifiedAsOne

💙 Happy National School Counseling Week! 💙 Thank you, Mrs. Cato, for nurturing, encouraging, and supporting our students each day. Your kindness and guidance help lay the foundation for lifelong success, and we truly appreciate all you do for our MECC school family. 🖤💛🦁 #MECC #NSCW #ThankASchoolCounselor #ChampionsOfStudentSuccess #ThankYouCounselors #CCSDProud #ClarendonCSD #UnifiedAsOne

❄️⛄️ Wishing a fun and safe Snow Day to all of our scholars and families! We hope you’re enjoying this special time together and staying cozy. 🥶 📸 Share your snow-filled moments with us below! 🌨️☃️ Reminder for families: Tomorrow, Monday February 2nd, is an eLearning Day. Teachers and administrators will be available throughout the instructional day to support students and parents. Students must submit their assignments by 11:59 PM to be counted present for attendance and classwork. #SnowDay2026 #eLearning #CCSDExcellence #ClarendonCSD #UnifiedAsOne

📢 New & Returning Out-of-District Enrollment Opens February 1, 2026! 📢 The 2026–2027 Out-of-District Student Application for new and returning students opens February 1st. Please note: Submitting an application does not guarantee placement. All applications will be reviewed, and parents/guardians will be notified of the enrollment decision. 🖥️ Application is online 📅 Application deadline: March 1st 🔗 For full enrollment details and requirements, visit: https://www.clarendoncsd.org/page/how-to-enroll Scan the QR code to complete the application.

Parents,

Our school does its best to offer opportunities to involve parents not only in school activities, but also as partners in the education process of their children. Please complete this family engagement survey to assist us in determining what kinds of activities have worked well, what activities need to be improved, and what additional activities should be included. Please click on the link or QR code to complete our school's Winter survey. Thank you.

Family Engagement Winter Survey Link:
https://forms.gle/YGWTw9hboSxKvqdV8

📚✨ Pre-K Early Enrollment is OPEN for the 2026–2027 School Year at Manning Early Childhood Center! Manning Early Childhood Center is now enrolling eligible students for Pre-K. Available slots are limited and filling quickly. Enrollment will remain open until all spaces are filled, so families are encouraged to act soon.🖤💛🦁 Give your child a strong start at Manning Early Childhood Center, where early learning builds a bright future! ✏️🌟 #MECC #CCSDExcellence #EarlyLearningMatters #PreKEnrollment #FutureStartsHere #ClarendonCSD #UnifiedAsOne

😎 100 Days Brighter! ✨ Our students and staff celebrated 100 days of hard work, growth, and new skills. The future is looking bright. Here’s to many more bright days ahead! 🖤💛🦁 #100DaysBrighter #LearningAndGrowing #ClarendonCSD #UnifiedAsOne

Parents,

Please take time to review MECC’s Family Engagement Policy. After reviewing the document, please print, sign, and return the final acknowledgment page.
We welcome your input and encourage you to share any comments or suggestions you may have.

Links to the document is provided below.

English Version: https://aptg.co/_5XtMC
Spanish Version: https://aptg.co/VgFYs5

Thank you for your time and support.