Thursday, December 12, 2013

Family Science Night

Elementary Family Science Night is going to be held on Friday, May 2 from 6-9 pm at West Manheim Elementary School. Students and parents from ALL district elementary schools are invited to attend to enjoy an evening of science exploration. District teachers, EHMIS and HS students, and community organizations will provide demonstrations, activities, investigations, games and displays all related to scientific concepts. This year, we also look forward to welcoming Jack Hubley to our district as he presents his animal knowledge. We are looking forward an exciting evening of exploration and learning! If you belong to an organization or company that would like to participate or donate to our evening, or if you have any questions please contact: jen_cooper@swsd.k12.pa.us

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Online Report Card Reminder

For those that have requested, your child’s report card will be ready to be viewed on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 on the Sapphire Community Web Portal. To view the report card, you will sign into the Community Web Portal. Once on your student’s backpack page, click on “report card” located on the left side of the page. Your child’s report card will be there ready to be reviewed. If you have any questions, please contact the building principal.

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

South Western Community Swim

EHMIS pool, located at 200 Bowman Road, is open to all community members on Mondays and Wednesdays (Only when school is in session) now until May 21, 2014 from 7:00 PM to 8:45 PM.  Families are welcomed!!  Cost is $1.00 per person and $3.00 per family.  Money is collected at the door and No Registration is needed.

Saturday, May 18, 2013

WM MusicFest!!!!!!

You are invited to the 2013 West Manheim MusicFest! The West Manheim Elementary fourth and fifth grade students will be presenting MusicFest 2013 on Monday, May 20, 2013 at 7:00pm in the West Manheim Multipurpose Room.  Enjoy musical performances from our Beginner Orchestra, Advanced Orchestra, Troubadours, Fifth Grade Chorus and Pony Band! The school doors will open at 6:15pm for seating and the students are to arrive by 6:30pm.  Hope to see you there!

Monday, May 6, 2013

Message from the PTO

We have Kindergarten Registration on Wednesday, May 8th and Thursday, May 9th 8am to 4pm and then we have Grandparent's Day on Friday, May 10th.

K Registration volunteers needed:

One at the door to greet and apply name tag to Incoming K student
One to help Frannie Gobrecht at the check in desk
One to supervise student at the central "coloring table"
Three to escort students as they travel through the "screening" locations
People who volunteer do not have to volunteer for the entire day unless they want to! Small shifts are fine, as long as we have the coverage of 6 through out the two days.

Grandparent's Day volunteers needed:

4 at the start of each session - 8:15 AM, 10 AM, 12:45 PM
Three to help with sign in for those who arrive without their name label, help with looking up room numbers and directing traffic
One to run the elevator

If you are interested in volunteering, please email me at jlbenzing@comcast.net to let me know when you would be available.

Thanks so much!!

Jennifer Benzing

Thursday, April 25, 2013

PTO Talent Show

Please come out and support our WM students in the 2013 talent show sponsored by our PTO.

Tonight and Tomorrow (4/25 & 4/26)

Doors open at 6:00 pm for the Craft Fair in the Lobby featuring a Living Craft Table and Live Music provided by WMES Talent Show Alumni.

The Talent Show begins at 7:00 pm.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Boomer's Book Club

For those families choosing to participate in Boomer's Book Club sponsored by the York Revolution (Family letters and bookmarks were sent home last week during library class):

Hi Everyone,

Thanks very much for your participation in Boomer’s Book Club this season, as your efforts have helped us reach more students than ever before, with over 20,000 children participating in the program this year! I just wanted to send you a quick reminder that the first Boomer’s Book Club game date where students can redeem their tickets is this Sunday, April 21 at 2 p.m. Gates open at 1 p.m. that day.

If students can’t attend on Sunday, there are four other dates to choose from (Wednesday, May 8; Wednesday, June 5; Wednesday, June 19).

Tickets, discounted tickets for parents, and the other prizes can all be redeemed in-person at the Apple Chevrolet Ticket Office at the ballpark. Prizes can be redeemed the date of the game they choose to attend, or in advance to avoid potential lines that night. Our ticket office hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., and on game days from 10 a.m. through the end of the 5th inning.

Thanks very much!

Darrell Henry

Play-by-Play Radio Broadcaster / Baseball Information Manager

York Revolution

5 Brooks Robinson Way

York, PA 17401

(717) 801-4487

dhenry@yorkrevolution.com

2010 & 2011 Atlantic League Champions

Stacey Fisher
School Librarian
West Manheim Elementary
South Western School District
(717) 633-4890 X 26800
http://staceyfisher.swsd.wikispaces.net/

Sunday, April 7, 2013

West Manheim PTO Meeting 4/9/13

Reminder - The WM PTO Meeting is Tuesday, April 9th at 6:30pm. Babysitting will be provided by the SW Key Club. Hope to see you there!

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

West Manheim Art Fair

Thursday, April 4th 6:30 to 8 p.m. Come celebrate the talents of our West Manheim students. See artwork on display by our students, make an artwork, and join in on an art scavenger hunt. See you this Thursday at West Manheim Elementary!

Friday, March 15, 2013

PTO Bingo Night

Thank you to everyone that came out to the PTO Family Bingo night. Also, a big THANK YOU to Heather Lunn and her committee for organizing this wonderful event!

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Congratulations to the West Manheim Elementary York County Elementary Choral Festival Participants!! Five of our fine musicians participated in a day-long festival at Dallastown Intermediate School this past Saturday.  The students practiced on their own and with Mrs. Evelan beginning in January and participated in a concert on March 9, 2013.  The singers joined 200 other voices from around York County for a day of rehearsing, learning new music and meeting new friends.  Thank you very much for representing West Manheim Elementary! We are very proud of you!



Friday, March 8, 2013

Follow us on Twitter and Facebook

I'd like to share some social media sites you will find useful in keeping up-to-date on West Manheim events.  When I post information to my blog, it automatically is transferred to the WM Twitter account and WM Facebook page.  You could also "like" the WM PTO Facebook page and follow updates on their events.
My blog site 

WM Twitter Page 
https://twitter.com/ 
@WestManheimElem

WM Facebook page
WM PTO page
Thanks!
Mr. Cromer

March Breakfast/Lunch Menus


Thursday, March 7, 2013

Rescheduled Vocal Concerts




Due to our school closing for snow on Wednesday, March 6, 2013, our Vocal Concerts for grades 1 and 2 have been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 13, 2013. 

Grade 1 will perform from 6-7 PM on Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Grade 2 will perform from 7:30-8:30 PM on Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Please be sure to update your calendars for this very important change.


“A Tradition of Excellence.”

Weaving Club

March 4th was the start of a new club at West Manheim. Mr. Olewiler organized a “Winter Weaving Club” in order to give students something to do after school during the cold winter months. At first thought, Mr. Olewiler was hoping to get 10-15 students to participate. On the first club day, over 100 students showed up! There were teachers, paraeducators, high school seniors, and parents there to help out with the first club day.

Each student was given a buckle and approximately 10 feet of paracord to construct a bracelet. The students ranged from grades 1st through 5th. Many of the students (and teachers) had a tough time getting started, but EVERYONE had a blast trying to create their own bracelet. Students young and old were helping one another and problem solving along the way. It was a great bonding activity for all involved.

The Weaving Club will meet once every three weeks and when asked how many students were planning to come back to the next meeting, even though they “didn’t get it,” almost all the hands went up the air. As an added surprise a reporter from The Evening Sun arrived with a photographer and covered the story for the paper. Students have been stopping Mr. O in the hallway and showing off their efforts of weaving daily. It is a great way to bridge the gap and create relationships with soon to be and former students of all the teachers involved.

Monday, March 4, 2013

PTO Family Bingo Night

Family Bingo Night is almost here!!! Friday, March 15th from 6-9pm join us for dinner, bingo and family fun!!! If you have not yet turned in your donation for your child's class basket, please have them in by this Friday, March 8th so we can assemble the baskets in time. We hope to see you there!

Don't forgot to go to the following link to follow the WM PTO Facebook Page:

 https://www.facebook.com/WestManheimElementaryPto

2013 Music Concert Schedule!

5th Grade on Monday, March 4 @ 7:30pm-  

3rd Grade on Tuesday, March 5 @ 6:00pm-  

4th Grade on Tuesday, March 5 @ 7:30pm-  

1st Grade on Wednesday, March 6 at 6:00pm-  

2nd Grade on Wednesday, March 6 at 7:30pm-

Saturday, March 2, 2013

The South Western Education Foundation presents "A Taste of the Arts"

Join us for a FREE afternoon of ART and MUSIC featuring the talented students of South Western School District in grades K-12!

The South Western Education Foundation presents "A Taste of the Arts" on
Sunday, March 24; 1:30-4:30pm at the South Western High School.

This event is open to the public. Donations to the South Western Education Foundation will be accepted. Desserts will be available. For more information call (717)633-4807 or visit www.swsd.k12.pa.us/swhigh

Our WM artists will be displaying work all day and the WM musicians will be performing from 3:45-4:15.

Hope to see you there!

Friday, March 1, 2013

Enlightened Learning Center Summer Opportunties

Enlightened Learning Center by

Scholarships Available at YWCA Hanover for Preschool & Prekindergarten Programs

YMCA of Hanover by

Message from Dr. Rupp & Mr. Cromer



March 1, 2013

Dear Parents,    
                                                                            
As always, the safety of your children is our number one priority.  We are sending this note home to keep you informed of our actions regarding student safety.  Last evening we received information from the Pennsylvania Criminal Intelligence Center (PaCIC) that a threat was posted on a social media site, stating a violent act would occur at an unspecified elementary school in Pennsylvania.  We immediately contacted the local police and worked with them to ensure our students’ safety.  Please know that we are very fortunate to work with such an outstanding police force.  

We want to take this opportunity to thank you for trusting us and for sending your child to
school today.  Your cooperation and support are greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

Barbara A. Rupp
Superintendent

Brian Cromer
Principal, West Manheim Elementary School

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