SW District Newsletter Winter 2013

SW District Newsletter Winter 2013

Frequently Asked Questions on report cards and grading system

Parent Letter for Report Cards With FAQ

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!

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!

PTO Meeting Reminder

Reminder - The next WM PTO Meeting is Tuesday, March 12th at 6:30pm.

Babysitting will be provided by the SW Key Club.

Evening Sun Article on the Weaving Club

http://www.eveningsun.com/news/ci_22759139/weaving-brings-students-and-teachers-together

 

 

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 

http://westmanheimelementary.blogspot.com/

WM Twitter Page 
https://twitter.com/ 

@WestManheimElem

WM Facebook page

http://tinyurl.com/westmanheimfacebook
 

WM PTO page

http://www.facebook.com/WestManheimElementaryPto

Thanks!

Mr. Cromer

March Breakfast/Lunch Menus

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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.

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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-

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!

Enlightened Learning Center Summer Opportunties

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Scholarships Available at YWCA Hanover for Preschool & Prekindergarten Programs

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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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