Manning Early Childhood Center

🍽️ Grandparents' Breakfast! 💕 Today, we kicked off our Grandparents' Breakfast, where Kindergarten students and their grandparents shared a special morning together, celebrating the bond between generations. It's a heartwarming way to honor the love and support grandparents provide. Our celebration of Grandparents' Day will continue until Friday, and we can’t wait to see more of these cherished moments! #GrandparentsDay #FamilyTime #CherishedBonds #KindergartenMemories

🎨 Creative Minds at Work! 🚀 After watching the video for the book *"Not a Stick,"* our students were challenged to think outside the box! Ms. Sanchez's STEM class got creative, transforming simple pipe cleaners into "not a stick." From earrings to rings and even circles, their imaginations ran wild as they each designed something unique. What a fun and inspiring lesson for Mrs. Lee's students! 🌟 #STEMCreativity #ImaginationInAction #NotAString #FunInLearning #Innovation

🌱 Garden Class Fun! 🌿 Today, our students had a wonderful time learning all about seeds and the different plants and flowers growing in our garden. They were so excited to explore the garden and discover how everything thrives. Each student even got the chance to plant their own carrot seeds in their class’s wood garden planter. We can't wait to watch them grow! 🥕🌸 #GrowingTogether #GardenLearning #FutureGardeners #HandsOnLearning

🎉 September is Attendance Awareness Month: Showing Up For Success! 🎒✨ The Clarendon County School District Attendance Team is excited to celebrate the importance of being at school every day and on time! ⏰🏫 📅 Join us for our Annual Attendance Spirit Week from September 16-20! 🎉 Each school has its unique way of celebrating excellent attendance, but we invite everyone to get involved district-wide! 🙌✨ Let’s make attendance a priority and show that showing up matters! 💪👩‍🏫 Together, we can make every day count! 💯🎓 #AttendanceAwarenessMonth #ShowingUpForSuccess #SpiritWeek #ClarendonPride #EveryDayCounts

🌿 **Gardening Fun with Mrs. Marie Land!** 🌿 Mrs. Marie Land and her gardening team kicked off their first class for the rest of our students with a wonderful hands-on experience! The students learned about harvesting herbs, vegetables, and flowers, and even explored the phases of the moon and the moon tree. 🌕✨ Of course, it wouldn’t be complete without some refreshing mint tea to top off the day! 🍃☕ Three of our dedicated FFA students also joined in, helping with the garden and spending time with their peers. Thank you, Mrs. Land, for bringing learning to life and for making this such a meaningful experience for all! 🌱🙌 #GardeningFun #HandsOnLearning #GreenThumbs #MintTeaMagic #FFA

🏫 Back to School After Labor Day! 🌟 After a long Labor Day weekend, our students were all smiles as they returned to school! 😄 They missed their teachers and couldn’t wait to see their friends again. 👩‍🏫👫 Here's to a great week ahead full of learning and fun! 📚✨ #BackToSchool #HappyStudents #LearningTogether #SchoolSpirit

🌿 Hands-On Learning in the Garden! 🌻 Mrs. Marie Land and her gardening team kicked off their first class, teaching students all about magnifying glasses, garden tools, and the wonders of different herbs, flowers, and vegetables in each class’s raised wooden planters! 🥕🌷🔍 And to top it off, they enjoyed some refreshing mint iced tea! 🍃🥤 What a fun and educational day in the garden! Thank you, Mrs. Land, for bringing learning to life! 🌱✨ #GardeningFun #HandsOnLearning #GreenThumbs #MintTeaMagic

🎉 Join Us for the eSTEAM Festival!🎉 We’re excited to announce the eSTEAM Festival in Sumter, a fantastic opportunity for our students to dive into Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics! 🔬🎨📐 ✏️Sign up to participate using the info on the flyer! Mark your calendars and get ready for a day of exploration, creativity, and fun! 🗓 Don’t forget to spread the word—invite your family and friends! 🚀 #eSTEAMFestival #CCSD #FutureReady #Science #Technology #Engineering #Arts #Mathematics

🗣Interim grades are coming soon, but you can stay informed daily about your student's grades, assignments, and attendance using Parent Portal. 🚨

📣 Attention Parents, Students, and Fans! 🏈🏐 As we kick off another exciting school year filled with sporting events, we want to remind everyone of our Clear Bag Policy. To ensure the safety of all attendees, only clear bags will be permitted inside the stadiums and gymnasiums at our events. 🎒 Here’s what you need to know: 🗣Approved Bags: Clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags that do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12". 🗣 One-gallon plastic freezer bag. 🗣Medically necessary items (subject to search at entry). 🗣Non-Approved Bags: Backpacks, large purses, and any other bags that are not clear. 🗣Exceptions: Small clutch bags, no larger than 4.5" x 6.5", will be allowed (subject to search at entry). We appreciate your cooperation in keeping our events safe and enjoyable for everyone. Let’s have a fantastic season and show our school spirit! 🎉 Go, CCSD! 🏆 You may find the full policy using the link below. 🔗 https://5il.co/2ui79 #GameDayReady #SchoolSpirit #SafetyFirst #ClearBagPolicy

🗣Parents/Guardians: Sign up for Rooms to track your student's tasks in Google Classroom, communicate with teachers, and access resources for home learning. Once you receive the magic code or a text invite, visit https://id.edurooms.com/signup to get started! For more info, contact your student's school office. 🚨

🍟Fries for School Supplies ✏️ 🗓️August 26th - 30th stop by our local McDonald's and order their golden fries 🍟. CCSD will receive 10% from all a la carte (purchased outside of a meal) orders for teacher supplies. 🌟 #communityandschoolpartnership

📚 Attention Parents and Guardians: Our district students in grades K-9 will begin MAP testing tomorrow! 📝 Make sure they get plenty of rest tonight and a good breakfast in the morning to set them up for success! 🌟 #MAPTesting #StudentSuccess

Parents, Fall MAP Testing will take place August 13th - August 15th. Please review the attached flyer for important information concerning MAP Testing. Thank you,

🚨 Clarendon County School District: 2-Hour Delay Alert 🚨 Due to the impact of Tropical Storm Debby, we'll be on a two-hour delay tomorrow, 8/9. Please note: 🛑 Roads that may be difficult to travel: - Knowlton Rd - Corner Rd - White Rd - Rivers Rd - Shadewater Rd - Arlen Rd - Coskrey Rd - Grasshopper Rd - Tennessee Rd 🚍 Bus Schedule: Buses will pick up 2 hours later than usual. For example, if your bus normally arrives at 7:15 AM, it will pick you up at 9:15 AM tomorrow. 💻 For Students on Difficult Roads: If you live on one of the affected roads and can't get to your bus stop, please log into Google Classroom to get your assignments. Thank you for your support and remember to stay safe! 🙏 #StaySafe #HurricaneDebby #ClarendonCountySchools

🎒✨ Today was an exciting first day back to school!✨🎒 There's a lot of "new" on the first day of school. New teachers, new friends, new shoes, new notebooks, and sometimes, a new school. We are thrilled to see the smiling faces and the eagerness to learn! Here's to a fantastic school year ahead filled with growth, learning, and new adventures. Let's make this year the best one yet! Welcome back, everyone! 🎉📚✏️

🚨 Important Announcement from Clarendon County School District 🚨 Out of an abundance of caution due to the threat of Hurricane Debby, CCSD will operate on the following schedule beginning Tuesday, August 6th: 📅 Tuesday, August 6 - Thursday, August 8, 2024: - e-Learning Days at Home: Students should use their devices to complete class assignments in Google Classroom to be marked present for the day. 🔗 https://5il.co/1zp0k - After-school and Athletic Activities: Canceled from Tuesday, August 6 - Thursday, August 8, 2024. CCSD strives to prioritize the safety of our staff, students, and their families while ensuring that learning continues at home. ⛈️ Substantial rainfall is expected to have the largest impact on the area, making student transportation unsafe. We will continue working closely with Clarendon County Emergency Services to make the best decisions for everyone's safety. 🔄 Stay Updated: Further updates regarding school operations will be communicated through our usual channels, including email, social media, and our website once the situation from the storm has been assessed. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. For any questions or concerns, please contact your student’s school office. Stay safe, everyone! 🌧️🌪️ #CCSD #HurricaneDebby #StaySafe #eLearning

Welcome to a new school year! Please review the important student drop-off and pick-up information below. We look forward to an awesome and exciting year with students.

🎉Our team enjoying the 2024 District Convocation!

🚍✨ Attention, Clarendon County Community! ✨🚍 With school starting next week, Mr. John Hilton, our CCSD Director of Transportation, wants to ensure the safety of all students. Please take a moment to refresh your memory on when to stop for a school bus: 🛑 Two-Lane Road: Drivers traveling in BOTH directions must stop for a school bus with its red lights flashing, even if there is a paved, raised, or grassy median. 🛑 Four or More Lanes: Only drivers traveling in the same direction as the bus must stop. Traffic on the opposite side should proceed with caution. Let's do everything we can to ensure a safe school year! 🚸📚 #CCSDTransportation #SchoolBusSafety #BackToSchool #SafeSchoolYear