Manning Elementary

Savor the Flavor Stem Experiment: The title of the experiment was Savor the Flavor! The students had the opportunity to slowly enjoy and appreciate the full taste of sweet, fruity, flavorful gum. They also learned to incorporate the scientific method to carry out an experiment. Students worked in groups to form a testable question, researched what they know about gum flavors, created a hypothesis, recorded their data, and observations, analyzed their results, and conclusions.

The title of the experiment was Savor the Flavor! The students had the opportunity to slowly enjoy and appreciate the full taste of sweet, fruity, flavorful gum. They also learned to incorporate the scientific method to carry out an experiment. Students worked in groups to form a testable question, researched what they know about gum flavors, created a hypothesis, recorded their data, and observations, analyzed their results, and conclusions.

MES Scholars putting in the work.

Pardon the photos. There is always a lot going on at MES.

Please be advised that we will be photo dumping photos to close out the 2025 calendar year. Ms. C. Britt has been working diligently with our scholars. And they both are doing an amazing job.

The terminal was filled with fun and excitement on Friday as Flight MES 311 safely landed at WE MADE IT TO WINTER BREAK! We thought we may have needed security when a Grinch appeared in the terminal, but the passengers and parents loved him so we let him hang around for a while. 🎉 Passengers were dismissed safely... 1, 2, 3, Releaseeeee… 🎈 🎈 🎈 Fortunately, all flights will be grounded for the next two weeks so pilots, copilots, flight attendants, custodial, and maintenance workers can rest and relax. What better way to bring the calendar year to a close than by celebrating together at our employee Christmas gathering? During the festivities, faculty and staff enjoyed Christmas Bingo and then teamed up to tackle a trivia challenge: How many total gifts are given in The 12 Days of Christmas? Things took an unexpected (and hilarious) turn when most of the faculty and staff decided to prank administrators by staging a walkout. Who does that? 👀 None other than the best Faculty and Staff this side of the I-95. Ms. Ring Leader, along with her accomplice, were quickly identified as the culprits. 4th Grade shared a strategy, but 3rd grade was the first to solve the trivia. From our hearts, halls, and homes to yours Happy Holidays and we will see you in the New Year! ✨MES OUT!!!

A monstrous monarch shoutout to Coach Taylor Holiday for transforming the gym into a festive wonderland! Even though we cancelled the light show due to the weather, our students still got to walk through and enjoy the amazing scenery. Thank you for making the magic happen!

Good Evening Parents, As we prepare for our final descent into WE MADE IT TO WINTER BREAK, we have just 1.5 days left in our flight. This is your friendly co-pilot and favorite Assistant Principal with a few important reminders. ✈️ We are scheduled to arrive on time on Friday, December 19th at 11:10 AM, so please make arrangements to be available to receive your passengers promptly. Unfortunately, due to unexpected turbulence including anticipated gusty winds and rain, the Drive Thru Light Show scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, December 18th, has been cancelled. Save the Children afterschool students will dismiss at 5:00 PM tomorrow. Cookie Dough has been delivered and will need to be picked up by Friday December 19th. Feel free to move about the cabin as long as the seatbelt sign is not on. Parents please continue to remind students of school expectations as we complete our final descent into WE MADE IT TO WINTER BREAK. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to a smooth landing into Winter Break!

✨ MES Teacher Feature & Star Staff – December Spotlight! ✨ We are excited to recognize two exceptional members of the MES family who go above and beyond to support our students and strengthen our school community. 🌟 Teacher Feature of the Month: Ms. Amanda Anderson 💫 Star Staff of the Month: Dr. Allyson Goff, Principal Ms. Anderson’s dedication in the classroom and Dr. Goff’s leadership and vision continue to make MES a place where students can thrive. Their commitment to excellence, growth, and student success is felt throughout our school each day. 🖤💛🦁 Congratulations and thank you for the passion and care you bring to MES - your impact truly matters! ✨ #MES #TeacherFeature #StarStaff #MonarchPride #WeAreCCSD #UnifiedAsOne

We’re disappointed to share that due to inclement weather in the forecast, Thursday night's Light Show has been cancelled. Thank you for your support and we look forward to lighting up the night with you soon. Please know that your generous contributions will not go to waste. We will begin storing everything for next year. Your support truly means so much to us and we appreciate you! To those who were kind enough to allow us to borrow Christmas decorations, please feel free to stop by the school between tomorrow and Friday to retrieve your items. Again, thank you for your generosity and support.
Regretfully,
MES

MES cookie dough pick-up will be Thursday, Dec 18 in room 106 until 2:00pm. ALL cookie dough must be picked up by Friday, Dec 19 at 11:00am. Friday, Dec 19 is an early dismissal for students and winter break begins. Students return to school Tuesday, Jan 6, 2026. Please make every effort to pick up cookie dough on time.

✈️ Attention Parents: ✈️ Flight MES 311 will be departing Manning Elementary School bright and early tomorrow, Monday, December 15th, at 7:40 AM, with our final destination to WE MADE IT TO WINTER BREAK!!! ❄️✈️ The expected travel time is 4.5 days, with an arrival scheduled for Friday, December 19th at 11:10 AM. Please make arrangements to receive your travelers upon arrival. While we may experience some turbulence along the way, we are hopeful it will be an overall smooth flight. To ensure a safe and successful journey, please remind our passengers of the expectations while aboard this flight. We want to avoid any unexpected or emergency stops that could result in passengers being removed and required to take a private flight into WE MADE IT TO WINTER BREAK. 😉 Please take some time to help your little travelers prepare for departure by reviewing behavior expectations, encouraging them to make good choices, and follow the safety protocols. ✈️ ✈️ Our friendly faculty and staff will be moving about the cabin, ready to assist passengers as needed. Thank you for your continued support, and let’s get ready for takeoff 🛫 ✈️

✨🎅🎄🎁 The official countdown has begun! ✨🎅🎄🎁
Join us each day next week for festive fun as we countdown to Christmas Break. 🎅🎄🎁

🎄 Manning Elementary School Presents
Our First Ever Drive-Thru Light Show! 🎄

Join us on Thursday, December 18, 2026
from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM for a magical holiday experience all from the comfort of your car!

Entry Fee: $5.00 per car

We are still accepting donations of gently used Christmas lights, inflatables, or outdoor decorations to help make our light show even more spectacular.

🎄🎄Thank you for supporting Manning Elementary and helping us shine bright this holiday season!🎄🎄

🍁✨ MES November Teacher & Star Staff of the Month! ✨🍁 Join us in celebrating two incredible members of the MES family who truly shined throughout the month of November! 🍎 Teacher Feature of the Month: ⭐ Ms. Shemeika Hilton – Thank you for your dedication to excellence and for pouring so much passion into your classroom each day. 💫 Star Staff of the Month: ⭐ Mrs. Diane Witherspoon-Murray – We appreciate your hard work, positivity, and the essential support you provide to our students and staff. Congratulations to our November honorees! Your commitment makes MES a warm, welcoming, and inspiring place for all. 🖤💛🦁 #MES #TeacherFeature #StarStaff #MonarchPride #WeareCCSD #UnifiedAsOne

📢 Support our students and save big with BJ's Wholesale Club! 📢

We're excited to partner with BJ's Wholesale Club for a special "Club for a Cause" fundraiser benefiting the Clarendon County School District! 🎉

Here's how you can join or renew and help us out:

* New Club Card Membership: Get a 1-year membership for only $20 (regularly $60)!
* New Club+ Card Membership: Purchase a 1-year Club+ Card Membership for just $40 and enjoy extra perks like 5¢ off/gal at BJ's Gas and 2% back in rewards!

Up to $15 will go directly to our organization for every membership sold or renewed through this fundraiser, helping to support our amazing teachers, staff, and students!

Who can participate? This offer is good for all Teachers, Staff, Friends, Families & Supporters of CCSD. Let's stay #UnifiedAsOne!

Ready to join or renew?
📞 Call: 800-313-8887 and reference group promo code: 823073
💻 Or join online: www.bjs.com/clarendoncountyschooldistrict

This offer expires 12/12/25, so don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to save and support our school district! Share, share, share! You can find the full flyer using the link 🔗 https://aptg.co/NVgrjx

Thank you for your continuous support! ❤️

#BJsClubForACause #Fundraiser #ClarendonCountySchoolDistrict #CCSD #SupportEducation #SaveMoney #CommunitySupport #Teachers #Staff #Families #UnifiedAsOne

#BigThursday is almost here on November 20! Our Superintendent Dr. Shawn Johnson, Gwen Phillips, Director of Food and Nutrition Services, and Becky Minegar, Administrative Assistant of Student Nutrition for Clarendon County School District, are ready to celebrate South Carolina school nutrition and the incredible people who make it possible.

🍁 🍂 MES Fall Festival 🍁 🍂 Join us for a day of fun and celebration at the MES Fall Festival! Schedule: 3rd Grade: 9:00 – 10:30 AM 4th Grade: 10:45 – 12:15 PM 5th Grade: 12:30 – 2:00 PM Important Reminder for Parents: If you plan to attend, please stop by the front office to sign in before heading to the playground. Thank you for your continued participation and partnership! 🍁

🇺🇸 Hello Parents! 🇺🇸 Check out our Veterans’ Wall — it looks amazing! A big thank-you to everyone who has already participated. It’s not too late to join in! For just $2, your child will receive a plaque to take home and complete in honor of your favorite veteran. Let’s fill the wall by November 11th as we honor those who have served our country! ❤️💙 ✨ Special thanks to our 5th Grade Team for sponsoring this wonderful project! We appreciate your dedication and school spirit!