Manning Elementary

✨ Our Weekly Newsletter Is Here! ✨📬
Stay in the know with all the exciting things happening at school! 🏫💛
🚨 Important Dismissal Reminder: To help us ensure a safe and smooth dismissal for all students, no students will be dismissed after 2:00 PM. Please make every effort to schedule appointments and early pick-ups before this time. Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us keep dismissal safe and organized! 💛🖤
👉 Check out this week’s newsletter and stay connected: https://app.smore.com/n/e9452.

🌱🔬 Science in Action in Mrs. Harrelson's and Mrs. Russell's Class! 🔬🌱

Our students are putting their scientist hats on as they explore the essential question: “What do plants need to survive?” 🌿☀️💧 Over the next 2–3 weeks, students will make observations, record changes, and monitor the growth of their plants as they discover what plants need to thrive. Students also participated in a fun “Penny Lab” 🪙, where they explored the Scientific Method by making observations, asking questions, forming hypotheses, conducting an investigation, and analyzing their results.

We love seeing our students learning by doing, asking questions, and thinking like scientists! 🧪👩🏽‍🔬👨🏽‍🔬

📢 ATTENTION, CLARENDON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FAMILIES! Please mark your calendars! Friday, August 21, 2026, will be an early dismissal day for all CCSD students. Families, please plan accordingly and make arrangements for your student’s early dismissal. For a complete list of scheduled early dismissal days throughout the 2026-27 school year, please review the district calendar. Thank you for your continued cooperation and support! 🖤💛💙🩶

Make a Difference in the Life of a ClarendonCSD Student Today! Clarendon County School District is proud to serve as a host site for the AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program. Adults ages 55 and older have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by serving as mentors, tutors, and positive role models for students in our schools. Foster Grandparents currently serve at: • Manning Early Childhood Center • Manning Elementary School • Rose Wilder Elementary School • Walker-Gamble Elementary School If you’re looking for a rewarding way to give back to your community while enriching the lives of children, this opportunity may be for you. For eligibility requirements and additional information, please contact Brenda Jenkins-Green at (839) 356-0276 or bgreen@savechildren.org.

Manning Elementary Weekly Newsletter Volume 1, Issue 3

Hello Parents, Students, and Staff,
We look forward to next week's learning adventures! Below is the link to our weekly Newsletter, which provides you with the necessary information to stay informed about the wonderful things happening at MES. Pay attention to our early dismissal policy! Please take at least 10 minutes today to read over our newsletter. https://app.smore.com/n/e9452

A cup of coffee, great conversation, and meaningful connections made for a wonderful morning at MES! ☕️ Thank you to all of our parents and guardians who joined us for Coffee with the Principals today. We appreciate you taking the time to connect with Principal Mrs. Moore and Assistant Principal Ms. Wells as we continue building strong partnerships between home and school. Your support, involvement, and commitment to our school community help make MES a special place for our students to learn and grow. Enjoy a few highlights from this morning’s gathering! #MES #CoffeeWithThePrincipals #FamilyEngagement #MESProud

📣 PARENTS & FAMILIES — YOU’RE INVITED! 💛🖤
Join us for the Manning Elementary School Title I Annual Meeting! 📚✨
📅 Tuesday, August 25, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Manning Elementary School
Come learn how Title I supports our students and discover how YOU can be an important part of our school’s success!

🎟️Families will have the opportunity to participate in our Family Success Passport experience, share their voices, ask questions, and learn more about how we work together to support every child.
🎁 Door prizes & giveaways!

Wee look forward to seeing you!

📚 ATTENDANCE MATTERS IN CCSD! ⏰ Every day counts, and every minute of instruction matters! Getting students to school every day and on time is essential to academic success. When students arrive late, they lose valuable seat time, instructional time, and opportunities to learn and engage with their teachers and classmates. Don’t Be Tardy! Be present. Be on time. Be ready to learn. Parents and guardians, we need your partnership in establishing strong attendance habits. Together, we can ensure our students receive every opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed. 🖤💛💙🩶 CCSD: Every Student. Every Day. Every Minute Matters.

📚 ATTENDANCE MATTERS IN CCSD! ⏰ Every day counts, and every minute of instruction matters! Getting students to school every day and on time is essential to academic success. When students arrive late, they lose valuable seat time, instructional time, and opportunities to learn and engage with their teachers and classmates. Don’t Be Tardy! Be present. Be on time. Be ready to learn. Parents and guardians, we need your partnership in establishing strong attendance habits. Together, we can ensure our students receive every opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed. 💙💛 CCSD: Every Student. Every Day. Every Minute Matters.

Manning Elementary Weekly Newsletter Volume 1, Issue 2

Hello Parents, Students, and Staff,
Last week was a blast! We look forward to next week's learning adventures! Below is the link to our weekly Newsletter, which provides you with the necessary information to stay informed about the wonderful things happening at MES. Please take at least 10 minutes today to read over our newsletter. https://app.smore.com/n/e9452.

☕ Coffee with the Principal & Assistant Principal

Join us for coffee, conversation, and community! We invite all Manning Elementary parents and guardians to stop by for an informal meet-and-greet with our Principal and Assistant Principal. Enjoy a cup of coffee, ask questions, share your thoughts, and learn more about the exciting year ahead.

📅 Date: August 13, 2026
🕘 Time: 8:30 am - 9:30 am
📍 Location: Manning Elementary School

We look forward to partnering with you to make this an outstanding school year for every Monarch! Together, we are stronger. Together, our students succeed. 🦁🖤💛

🦁 Calling All Manning Elementary Families! 💛🖤

We need YOU to help make this school year our best one yet! Our Manning Elementary PTA is looking for parents, guardians, grandparents, and family members who want to make a positive impact on our students and school community. Whether you have a few hours a year or can volunteer regularly, there's a place for everyone!
✨ Ways to get involved:
📚 Become a Classroom Mom or Dad
🎉 Help with school events and family nights
🍎 Support teachers and students
📖 Volunteer for special activities
💡 Share your talents and ideas
🤝 Join our amazing PTA team!

📱 Simply scan the QR code on the flyer to complete our Parent Interest & Volunteer Survey or copy and paste this link into your browser (https://forms.gle/VZ73ksBn5WgAjt4v7). It only takes a few minutes, and your responses will help us find the best volunteer opportunities for you.

Together, we can create unforgettable experiences for our Monarchs! 💛 Every volunteer makes a difference. Every family matters. Every student benefits.

🚨 Still having trouble getting into Rooms? Don’t worry-we’re here to help! 📱 Before you can access Rooms, you’ll need to download the Clarendon County School District app. Once it’s installed, simply follow the steps in the graphic to get connected with your student's school. ✨ Before you get started, make sure you: 📲 Download the Clarendon County School District app 📧 Sign in using the same email address or phone number you provided to your student's school 📝 Verify your contact information in PowerSchool is up to date 🔔 Turn ON app notifications so you never miss messages from teachers, important school announcements, event reminders, or emergency alerts! 💬 Need a little extra help? Contact your student(s) school, and they’ll be happy to assist you. Your connection matters! Staying connected through Rooms helps you stay informed, involved, and up to date on everything happening at your student(s) school. 🖤💛💙🩶

📣 Stay Connected with our Clarendon CSD App! 📱💙 Don’t miss important school updates! Make sure you’re signed up for Rooms, our primary communication platform for school and classroom announcements. ✔️ If you’re having trouble accessing Rooms, please verify that your email address and phone number in PowerSchool are current and accurate. Your contact information must match what’s on file to receive messages and invitations. 📚 Staying connected means you’ll receive important reminders, school news, event information, and updates throughout the school year. Thank you for partnering with us to support your student’s success. We look forward to staying connected with you! 🖤💛💙🩶 #ClarendonCSD #StayConnected #UnifiedAsOne #ParentsPartneringForSuccess

💻Protecting our students begins with informed families.🚨 Clarendon County School District invites all parents and guardians to join us for an important virtual session on Gavin’s Law and Erin’s Law. This informative presentation, hosted by the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Education Office, will provide practical strategies to help families recognize online threats, promote digital safety, and better protect children both at school and at home. 📅 Thursday, August 6, 2026 🕕 6:00 PM 💻 Via Zoom The Zoom link will be sent to parent/guardian email addresses. We encourage every parent and guardian to take advantage of this valuable opportunity to learn how we can work together to keep our children safe in today’s digital world. Your participation makes a difference. #CCSDUnifiedAsOne #StudentSafety #DigitalSafety #FamilyEngagement

ATTENTION Monarch Family,

Please review the following information regarding our school schedule:

Doors Open: 7:00 AM
Car Drop-off Location: Double doors by the playground
Instruction Start Time: 7:40 AM (Please ensure students arrive on time; those arriving after 7:40 AM must be signed in by a parent and will be marked tardy.)
Dismissal Time: 2:40 PM

Pickup Locations:
3rd and 4th Grade Students: Double doors by the playground
5th Grade Students: Behind the building

To facilitate an efficient pickup process, please display your car tags.
My apologies for the confusion. Thank you for your cooperation.
- Mrs. Moore, Principal

🚌 Back to School Bus Safety Reminder! 🚌 As we begin the new school year, we want to remind all CCSD families of the rules that govern every school bus in the Clarendon County School District. These expectations are in place to help ensure a safe, respectful, and positive ride for every student and our dedicated bus drivers. Please take a few moments to review these bus rules with your child before the first day of school. Working together, we can create an environment where every student arrives at school safely and ready to learn. 📱 Cell Phone Reminder: Students may use cell phones while riding the bus; however, phone calls are not permitted, and audio must remain at a low volume to avoid disrupting the driver or other students. Upon arriving on campus, all cell phones must be powered off and placed in the campus cell phone storage box until the end of the school day. Thank you for partnering with us to make student safety our top priority. Here’s to a safe, successful, and amazing school year! 💙💛 Safe Rides. Respectful Behavior. Success Together. #ClarendonCSD #UnifiedAsOne #BusSafety #BackToSchool #StudentSafety #CCSDStrong

✨ MAP Testing Begins Monday at Manning Elementary School! ✨📚

🧮 Monday: Math
📖 Tuesday: Reading
✏️ Wednesday: Language

💙 Parents, you can help your child be successful by:
✅ Making sure they get a good night's sleep.
✅ Serving a healthy breakfast each morning.
✅ Arriving at school on time.
✅ Encouraging them to do their very best.
✅ Reminding them to take their time and never give up!

MAP testing is designed to measure growth, so we encourage every student to do their best simply. We are so proud of the progress they've made this year!

Let's cheer on our Monarchs as they continue to learn, grow, and shine! 🌟💙

📚✏️ School is Almost Here! 🎒🍎

We're getting excited to welcome our students back for an amazing 2026–2027 school year at Manning Elementary School! 🌟
To help your 3rd grade student start the year prepared for success, please review the attached school supply list for your child's teacher. Be sure to check the correct flyer for your classroom.

🎒 A few reminders:
✅ Please label headphones (if requested).
✅ Folder colors are VERY IMPORTANT, so please purchase the specified colors.
✅ Optional classroom donations (tissues, disinfecting wipes, hand sanitizer, and gallon-size storage bags) are always appreciated and help support our classrooms throughout the year.

Every pencil, notebook, and folder helps our students begin the year ready to learn and grow! Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We are excited to meet you!

- 3rd grade team