Manning Early Childhood Center

Congratulations, Ms. Quatashia Witherspoon! 👏🎉 Manning Early Childhood Center is proud to celebrate our very own Ms. Witherspoon, 1st grade teacher, on being named WLTX’s Teacher of the Week! 🍎✨ Her passion for teaching, dedication to her students, and the love she pours into her classroom each day truly make a difference. Ms. Witherspoon creates a positive and engaging learning environment where every child feels supported, valued, and inspired to succeed. We are so proud to see her recognized for the incredible impact she makes at MECC and beyond! 🖤💛🦁 📺 Watch the WLTX story highlighting her well-deserved recognition here: https://www.wltx.com/article/news/local/teacher-of-the-week/teacher-of-the-week-quatashia-witherspoon/101-4fb11d19-b003-4a95-b0b0-ffa22cf441c0?fbclid=IwZnRzaARDAQNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEej8BHeJwysR4PofLQqY_qALWyOI2nNvVJeoLtPMXWEFLhSGki2L7KuU-WGmA_aem_SdSRZLPRYU6LIYQINT2xag

Happy National School Librarian Day! 📚✨ At MECC, we are so thankful for Mrs. Melissa Brunson and the love she pours into our library every day. She helps our students take their very first steps into the world of books, sparking curiosity and excitement along the way. Her kindness and patience make our library a special place, and we are lucky to have her! 🖤💛🦁

🍎 March Teacher Feature: Quatashia Witherspoon & 🌟 Star Staff: Felisha Moore MECC proudly acknowledges Quatashia Witherspoon for her commitment to nurturing and guiding students, along with Felisha Moore, whose dependable and caring nature helps create a positive environment for all. 🖤💛🦁

🐛🌱 Learning in the Garden at MECC! 🌱🐛 Our students had an exciting hands-on learning experience in the garden today! They explored the world of worms by observing, touching, and even measuring them. With the help of magnifying glasses, students were able to take a closer look and discover details they might not have noticed before. Mrs. Land also shared a book about worms, helping students learn more about these important garden helpers and their role in nature. It was a fun and engaging way to bring science to life!

🎨✨ Creativity is in full swing in Mrs. Moye’s art class at MECC! ✨🎨 From exploring overlapping and adding details with chalk in K5, to designing colorful Fabergé eggs while learning proportion in 1st grade, and creating Wayne Thiebaud-inspired cupcakes in 2nd grade, our students are building skills in creativity, detail, and perseverance. Students even worked without pencils or erasers, learning to push through and embrace mistakes along the way. We love seeing our students grow as young artists! 🖤💛🦁 #MECC #StudentArtists #Creativity

Parents/Guardian

Please take a few minutes to review MECC's Newsletter for updates and other information..

Link to newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/1e6yxa

Attention CCSD Parents & Guardians!
We are conducting our District-wide Parent School Climate Survey to gather your valuable feedback on your child's school experience. Your input helps us improve the environment in our schools, safety, and learning experiences to better support student success!

How to Participate:
Access the survey: Click: https://aptg.co/0LDZG7. for instructions on how to take the survey.
Complete the survey: Please take a few minutes to submit your responses by April 17th at 11:59 PM.
Confidentiality: All responses are anonymous and used for overall data analysis only.

Your voice matters! Please take this opportunity to share your thoughts.
If you have any questions, please contact your child's school administration. Thank you for your time and support!

📚✨ It’s Book Fair Time at MECC-and it begins TODAY! ✨📚 Join us for a week full of reading fun! Parents are invited to shop with their little ones before and after school during designated times. 🗓 March 23-27, 2026 ⏰ 7:30-8:00 AM & 2:30-3:30 PM Don’t forget, you can easily add money to your child’s eWallet by scanning the QR code and following the instructions to get started! Let’s build those home libraries and inspire a love of reading! 🖤💛🦁📖

🎉 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.

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📢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