Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Grade 5 Holiday Concert

The West Manheim Elementary Fifth Grade students will be presenting a Holiday Concert on Monday, December 15th at 7:00pm. Come here the sounds of the season presented by the WM 5th Grade Chorus, WM 5th Grade Strings and Pony Band! The school doors will open at 6:15pm and the performers are expected to arrive by 6:30pm.

Friday, October 17, 2014

West Manheim PTO Meeting

Our next PTO meeting is Tuesday, October 21st at 6:30pm in the Art Room, we hope to see everyone there!  

Shawn Harlacher, who is in charge of the SWSD food service program will be attending to give everyone a brief presentation on food service as well as answer any questions that you may have regarding the school lunch program. 

Thank You!

Mandi Peltzer
West Manheim Elementary School PTO Secretary

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Seahorse Swim Team

The Seahorse Swim Team will begin practice on Monday, October 20th for any student who is interested in joining the team for the Winter 2014-15 competitive swim season. 

Practice for swimmers 9 to 14 year olds will be held from 5:45 to 7:15 PM.  
Practice for swimmers 8 & under will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 PM.  

Information about the team and a registration form can be found on our website at www.seahorseswimteam.org.

by Coach Bill Sterner

Monday, October 6, 2014

WEST MANHEIM COMMUNITY TOY DRIVE

West Manheim Elementary School is collecting toys for the less fortunate.  All donations are distributed within the Hanover area.  

Please send any slightly used toys to school between the following dates:
November 3rd – 14th, 2014.  

Dolls, trucks, cars or toys for all ages are welcome.  Games and puzzles need to have all pieces.

[Please, no stuffed animals, no toy guns or violent toys.]

October 2014 Newsletter

October 14 Newsletter

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

National School Lunch Week & Buy Fresh, Buy Local Month

October 13-17 is National School Lunch Week. 

The theme this year is "Get in the Game". To help celebrate our Student Athletes from South Western High School will be coming to our cafeteria on Thursday, October 16 to help serve lunch and talk with the students about eating healthy and getting enough exercise. 

 October is also Buy Fresh Buy Local month so we will be featuring local produce from Miller's Farms and Brown's Orchard this week in our cafeteria. 

 Please plan on having your student join us in the cafeteria for lunch this week to help celebrate National School Lunch week.

PTO OctoberFest is tomorrow THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2ND 6-8pm.

The annual PTO OctoberFest is tomorrow THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2ND 6-8pm

Please join us for lots of music, fun and food. You can still buy tickets for the Hay Ride and Stuff Your Own Scarecrow at the event if you did not participate in the pre-sale. 

There will be a limited amount of Chik-Fil-A available if you did not pre-purchase. Our menu will consist of pizza, french fries, chips, pretzels, baked goods and water/soda/juice.

National School Lunch Week & Buy Fresh, Buy Local Month

October 13-17 is National School Lunch Week. 

The theme this year is "Get in the Game". To help celebrate our Student Athletes from South Western High School will be coming to our cafeteria on Thursday, October 16 to help serve lunch and talk with the students about eating healthy and getting enough exercise. 

 October is also Buy Fresh Buy Local month so we will be featuring local produce from Miller's Farms and Brown's Orchard this week in our cafeteria. 

 Please plan on having your student join us in the cafeteria for lunch this week to help celebrate National School Lunch week.

Looking for pictures for the Yearbook Committee!!!

The WM Yearbook committee is looking for pictures to include in the yearbook. If you have any pictures from school or PTO events (skating parties, Octoberfest, etc), please either: 

- email them to yocum348@comcast.net
or 
- upload them directly to the Lifetouch website (www.community.lifetouch.com) using the code: BGKMBV

**When you e-mail or upload the pictures, please do so at the regular size so they can be used in the yearbook. 

If you have any questions, please e-mail Hillary Yocum at yocum348@comcast.net. Thank you for helping to capture all students in the West Manheim yearbook.

Monday, September 29, 2014

Seeking out SW Alumni of the SWHS Choral Department


This is an open invitation to anyone that is an alumni of the SWHS Choral Department. Prior to our Homecoming football game this Friday, October 3rd, the Alumni Choir will be joined by the SWHS Concert Choir to sing the National Anthem. 


There will be a brief rehearsal in the auditorium beginning at 6:15p.m. If you are unable to join us at that time, please feel free to meet us on the track by 7:15p.m. Be sure to wear SW apparel.......if you yourself are not an alum of the choir, but know someone who is, please feel free to share this information with them. 

 We hope you will consider joining us as we celebrate Homecoming here at the Corral. Last year, we performed with over 200 strong......let's break that record this year!

Erika L. McKee: Choral Director

District Spirit Week for Homecoming!!!!

During the week of September 29th, our entire school district will be participating in fun events to show our Mustang Spirit!

Monday, September 29th - Sports Day – Dress in various sports attire. 

Tuesday, September 30th- Twin Tuesday – Pick a partner and have fun dressing as twins!

Wednesday, October 1- Wacky Wednesday – Pick something fun to wear to school.

Thursday, October 2- Plaid Day – Wear plaid for the day.

Friday, October 3- South Western Spirit Day – Wear a South West shirt or West Manhiem t-shirt to show your Mustang and/or Pony pride.  

Friday, September 26, 2014

Do you like to SWIM???

The Seahorse Swim Team will hold a Parent’s Meeting for any student ages 6 -14 interested in joining the team for the Winter 2014-15 Competitive Season. 

The meeting will be held in E.H.Markle Intermediate School Cafeteria B starting at 7:00 PM on Monday, September 29th . The meeting will include information about the team and registration of swimmers for the Winter team. 

 Check out the Seahorse Swim Team website at www.seahorseswimteam.org

New swimmers are encouraged to join the team and have a fun filled winter of swimming.

Time to order your WM 2014 Spirit Wear!!!!

WM Spirit Wear 2014

Do you like to SWIM???

The Seahorse Swim Team will hold a Parent’s Meeting for any student ages 6 -14 interested in joining the team for the Winter 2014-15 Competitive Season. 

The meeting will be held in E.H.Markle Intermediate School Cafeteria B starting at 7:00 PM on Monday, September 29th . The meeting will include information about the team and registration of swimmers for the Winter team. 

 Check out the Seahorse Swim Team website at www.seahorseswimteam.org

New swimmers are encouraged to join the team and have a fun filled winter of swimming.

Thursday, September 25, 2014

WM Grade 3 Ice Bucket Challenge!!

2nd Annual Mustang Pride 5K

The second annual Mustang Pride 5K will take place on Saturday October 4, 2014 @ 9:00 AM.  Come out and participate with your family and support our South Western School District!  

A registration form can be found by going to www.swsd.k12.pa.us and clicking on the link in the center of the page.  This will take you to more information about the 5K with a link to a registration form.  

Location of the Mustang Pride 5K: 

South Western High School
225 Bowman Road
Hanover, PA 17331

The SWHS Stadium concession stand will be available during these events!

Light the Night

Light the Night

WM Grade 3 Ice Bucket Challenge!!

Saturday, September 20, 2014

PTO Skate Party TODAY (9/20/14)

Come out and join the fun TODAY (9/20/14) at Magic Elm Skateland on Elm Avenue....4:30-6:30 PM.  Admission is free and skate rental is $3

Friday, September 19, 2014

Special Chef & FREE breakfast @ WM

On Wednesday, September 24th, Mr. Harlacher, our visiting Chef, will be visiting West Manheim to prepare and serve a fresh hot breakfast. Mr. Harlacher will be making scrambled eggs, sausage and french toast for the students from 7:30-7:45.

They can also have a fresh fruit and milk to complete their morning breakfast. This is a great way to start the day. Please have your student stop in for breakfast on this day . The breakfast will be $1.15 for full paid students and $.30 for reduced students.

On Friday, September 28th, we will be giving away breakfast to all students who come in that day. Just show up and get a complete breakfast meal for FREE. This is a one day only and students must be in the cafeteria between 7:30 and 7:45.

SWAA Pork & Pit Beef TONIGHT!!!

SW Pit Beef 2014

Monday, September 15, 2014

Homecoming Week Events

During the week of September 29th, our entire school district will be participating in fun events to show our Mustang Spirit!

Monday, September 29th - Sports Day – Dress in various sports attire. 

Tuesday, September 30th- Twin Tuesday – Pick a partner and have fun dressing as twins!

Wednesday, October 1- Wacky Wednesday – Pick something fun to wear to school.

Thursday, October 2- Plaid Day – Wear plaid for the day.


Friday, October 3- South Western Spirit Day – Wear a South West shirt or West Manhiem t-shirt to show your Mustang and/or Pony pride.  

Thursday, September 11, 2014


Students visiting the mini-healing field in memory of those lost on 9-11-01. The Exchange Club of Hanover sponsors this annual event at West Manheim. 







Monday, August 25, 2014

Great First Day!!

I'm pleased to say we had a GREAT first day at West Manheim!!! Thank you to the PTO volunteers that came in and helped with our lunch procedures.  

Tomorrow we will start our rotations to learn about our STAR rules in various locations of the building. 

Don't forget to ask your child about how they were a STAR today at school.

S - strive to do your best!
T - take responsibly for your actions 
A - always be safe 
R - respect people & property 

Thursday, May 15, 2014

Gym-o-Ree Postponed

Due to a significant rainfall predicted for Friday, the Gym-o-Ree will now take place on Monday, May 19th, at 9:00. We hope to see you there!

Monday, May 5, 2014

Look who's in the cafeteria today!

Dr. Rupp, SW Superintendent, is always visiting WM, but today she was in the cafeteria serving lunch to the kids!!! 



Saturday, May 3, 2014

SWSD Band Concert Rescheduled

The SWHS band concert scheduled for tomorrow (5/4/14) has been rescheduled to Sunday, May 18th @ 2:00 PM.

Monday, April 14, 2014

WM OPEN LIBRARY!!!

The next two evenings the library will be hosting our final Open Library nights of the school year. Tonight from 6:00 until 7:30 is grades K-2's night. Tomorrow, April 15, from 6:00 until 7:30 is grades 3-5.

Monday, April 7, 2014

West Manheim Art Fair

West Manheim Art Fair
Wednesday, April 9th
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Think, Explore, Create!

Spend a few minutes or the whole evening sharing a special moment with your child. 

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

West Manheim Elementary Needs YOUR Help!!!!

Below you will find several events coming up this spring that need volunteers.  If you are able to help at any event, please email Jennifer Benzing at jlbenzing@comcast.net. Thank you in advance for giving some of your time to West Manheim!

The Ag Lab returns to WM April 28th-May 2nd, 2014: 
Needed: One volunteer that is able to stay the entire time for each time slot below – you may volunteer for more than one time slot.
  • Monday, April 28th 8-10am(K–Rathell, Buffington), 10-11am(2nd-Long) or 12-2pm(K-Stetter, Rathell)
  • Tuesday, April 29th 7:50-10:50am(2nd-Kump, Noel, J.Smith) or 11:15am-1:30pm(1st-K.Staub, Stranick)
  • Wednesday, April 30th 8-9am(K-Stetter), 9am-12pm(5th-Alvez, S.Staub, Gobrecht) or 1-2pm(5th-Wurzbacher)
  • Thursday, May 1st 8-10am(1st-O’Brien, Riley), 10:15-11:15am(4th-Olewiler) or 12-2pm(4th-Culp, A.Smith)
  • Friday, May 2nd 7:50-10:50am(3rd-Currey, Lovelace, Shipman) or 12-2:30pm(4th-Aumen, 3rd-Peat)

Kindergarten Registration May 7th & 8th, 2014
Volunteers are needed to greet and escort parents and children and assist with check-in and registration.  Registration is open from 8:00 am-3:30pm.  One volunteer will be needed all day each day to help with paperwork, all other volunteers may sign up for shifts.

Teacher Appreciation Week May 5th-9th, 2014
A small committee of volunteers is needed for this week to provide treats and gifts to show our appreciation for our teachers. If you are able to help with preparations before or during this week please contact the PTO immediately. Please also plan to attend the next PTO meeting on April 8th at 6:30pm.

WM Carnival Friday, May 30th, 2014 6-9pm
2-3 chairpersons are needed to coordinate food, activities and volunteers for this event ASAP. Preparations need to begin immediately. IF THERE ARE NO CHAIRPERSONS BY THE NEXT PTO MEETING APRIL 8TH, THIS EVENT WILL BE CANCELLED.


Grandparents day at West Manheim Friday, April 4th

We need volunteers to help greet and direct the grandparents as they enter the building.  We also need someone to man the PTO table to sell gift certificates for our Spring BOGO Book Fair.  If you are able to help out, please email Jennifer Benzing at jlbenzing@comcast.net.  The sessions are 8:15-9:30am, 10-11:15am and 12:45-2pm.

Thanks!!
PTO

Monday, March 24, 2014

Star Family Fun Day: SAVE THE DATE!

Star Family Fun Day
(In memory of Star Baugher Bechtel)

Saturday, April 26th  (10am-2pm)

 @ Park Hills Elementary
                          
A Free Gift for the first 300 children

Purpose:  To celebrate LIFE!  Come and enjoy a fun-filled day of games, door prizes, singing, dancing, storytelling, child ID cards, face painting, obstacle course and FOOD with your friends and family!  It is open to the public. All ages welcome.  There is no admission fee.  Everyone faces difficulties and challenges in their lives. This is a day to try to put all that aside and be happy for what you have NOW!!!

We will also be cutting hair to donate for
Locks of Love.


Provided by: The Star Fund

Congratulations to our West Manheim York County Elementary Choral Participants!

Congratulations to our West Manheim York County Elementary Choral Participants! The concert was fantastic! I was so very proud of the way the students represented West Manheim Elementary and the South Western School District today. Their behavior was top-notch, along with their musical performance. Mrs. Pollard, our guest conductor, is a personal friend of mine and she was very impressed with our musicians. I hope they all had a wonderful time. I have attached a picture of our great musicians. Also, both the York Daily Record and the Evening Sun were present today, taking pictures and writing an article. I was excited to see some of our West Manheim super stars in the pictures! Enjoy!

http://www.eveningsun.com/local/ci_25400125/students-perform-york-county-elementary-choral-festival

(click through the gallery!)

http://www.ydr.com/local/ci_25400125/students-perform-york-county-elementary-choral-festival 

Mrs. Evelan
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Mrs. Lani Evelan
South Western School District
West Manheim Elementary
Vocal Music
(717)633-4890 ext. 26821

Monday, March 17, 2014

WM Students @ the 2014 York County Elementary Choral Festival

Congratulations to the West Manheim Elementary singers that will be participating in the 2014 York County Elementary Choral Festival on Saturday, March 22, 2014. Destin Seese, Ella Baker, Victoria Strausbaugh, Brooke Byers and Rachel Smith will travel to Spring Grove High School to join 250 singers from around York County in this fabulous festival. Best of luck!

SW Education Foundation presents "A Taste of the Arts"

The South Western Education Foundation will once again sponsor, "A Taste of the Arts" on Sunday, March 23 from 1:30-4:30. It is an exciting opportunity for the Fine Arts departments to showcase the amazing talents in the South Western School District! Art work in grades K-12 will be on display in addition to musical performances from grades 5-12. The West Manheim musicians (orchestra, band, Troubadours) will be performing from 3:45-4:15 in the high school gymnasium. The West Manheim artists will have work displayed all day long!

WM Students @ the 2014 York County Elementary Choral Festival

Congratulations to the West Manheim Elementary singers that will be participating in the 2014 York County Elementary Choral Festival on Saturday, March 22, 2014. Destin Seese, Ella Baker, Victoria Strausbaugh, Brooke Byers and Rachel Smith will travel to Spring Grove High School to join 250 singers from around York County in this fabulous festival. Best of luck!

Monday, March 10, 2014

SW Education Foundation presents "A Taste of the Arts"

The South Western Education Foundation will once again sponsor, "A Taste of the Arts" on Sunday, March 23 from 1:30-4:30. It is an exciting opportunity for the Fine Arts departments to showcase the amazing talents in the South Western School District! Art work in grades K-12 will be on display in addition to musical performances from grades 5-12. The West Manheim musicians (orchestra, band, Troubadours) will be performing from 3:45-4:15 in the high school gymnasium. The West Manheim artists will have work displayed all day long!

Friday, February 28, 2014

GRADE 5 VOCAL CONCERT

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM WEST MANHEIM ELEMENTARY REGARDING THE GRADE 5 VOCAL CONCERT SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2014: The weather forecasts for Monday, 3/3/14, are predicting a possibility of snow and/or a wintry weather mix. If South Western School District is CLOSED on Monday, 3/3/14, the Grade 5 Vocal Concert will be rescheduled to Monday, 3/10/14, at 7:30 p.m. Thank you for noting this in your plans.

Friday, February 14, 2014

A FREE Program for Parents of Children, Ages 8 to 14

WHEN: Tuesdays, March 11, 18 and 25 Light Dinner is provided from 5:30 pm to 6:15 pm Classes will run from 6:15 pm to 8:30 pm WHERE: Hanover Hospital Wellness and Education Center 400 York Street, Hanover, PA To register, please call Ann Rinker at 717-632-1211 by March 7, 2014

Guiding Good Choices

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

GROUP PICTURE DAY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT WM PICTURE DAY Scheduled for Thursday, 2/13/14 If there is a 2 Hour Delay on Thursday, 2/13/14, our Picture Day will be rescheduled. Order forms for the Group Classroom Photograph and optional Spring Individual Photographs have been distributed. Students should bring their completed order form with payment to give to the photographer on Picture Day, if you would like to make a purchase.

WM February 14 Newsletter

Thursday, January 23, 2014

School is now in session on the following days...

First snow make up day is February 14 for closing on December 10.

Second snow make up day is April 17 for closing on January 3.

Third snow make up day is March 31 for closing on January 21.

Monday, January 6, 2014

South Western School District will be operating on a two hour delay tomorrow (1/7/14) with modified kindergarten schedule.

Thursday, January 2, 2014

2 hour Delay 1/3/14

South Western School District will be operating on a two hour delay tomorrow (1/3/14) with modified kindergarten schedule.