Mantua PTA News 2023 Issue 30
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March 19, 2024Important Upcoming Dates
March 25- 29: Spring Break; no school
April 1-2: Teacher work days; no school
April 9-17: Book Fair, Mantua library (times listed below)
April 11: Literacy Night, 6-8pm
April 12: PTA Meeting, 9:30am in the Mantua cafeteria
April 14: Spring garden clean up, Mantua Garden
May 18: Talent Show, 5-9pm Mantua gym
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Mantua Spring Dance - Seeking Volunteers!The Mantua Spring Dance will return this year on Friday, May 31! This is the last year that the current volunteers will be coordinating the event, so we are actively seeking two volunteers to join the spring dance coordinating committee and to lead the planning for the next couple of years.
Interested or have questions? Please email Meg Hendrickson ([email protected]) or Vanessa Clapp ([email protected]).
Nominating Committee Members Needed!The Mantua PTA Executive Board is in need of 2-3 PTA Members to serve on the Nominating Committee to put forth the new slate of Executive Board Members for the 2024-25 school year. This is a very important, but short-term volunteer role that is not very time consuming. Each volunteer will serve now until the new Board is elected in May.
If you are willing to help out or have any questions about being on the committee, please contact Meg Krug at [email protected].
The annual Spring Clean-Up will be held on Sunday, April 14 from 1-3 pm beginning in the Discovery Garden beds above the playground.
Gardeners of all ability are welcome; children (with parents) are encouraged to join in.
We will be trimming, weeding, edging, laying new compost/mulch, and adding new plants.
Volunteers Needed!
We are very lucky to get support from the PTA and the school, but we need volunteers to pitch in to ensure the gardens look their best throughout the year! Training can be provided for anyone who would like it!
We are looking for support in these necessary tasks:
- Weeding Crew (can be done when schedules permit)
- Learning Garden (veggies!)
- Watering Crew (June- August)
- Learning Garden Helpers (assist teachers/students with seasonal plantings & harvesting)
If you are interested in getting your hands a little dirtier this year or would like to learn more, please contact Garden Committee Chair Karin Hudson at [email protected].
And make sure to check out our Facebook page, Mantua ES Garden Committee & Volunteers!
Mantua Book Fair Save the Date: 2024 Mantua Talent ShowSave the date for the 2024 Mantua Talent Show! Audition form available after Spring Break - so start thinking about your Act now!
Show will be held on Saturday, May 18th, 5-9pm in the school Gym *dress rehearsal on Friday, May 17th* Can't wait to see all the talent!
Mantua Science FairThe Mantua Science Fair is back for another year! Students in grades K-6 are invited to share their science or engineering project, or a show-what-you-know on Friday, April 12 in the Mantua cafeteria. You can even work with a friend!
Fill out this form by March 17 to register, and check out our info sheet for more details: https://forms.gle/dQCSxMaZKmeAtFE16.
Questions? Email [email protected]
Art Department: Helpers and Wipes Needed!We need your assistance making this our best year yet, come join us in prepping art materials, no experience needed.
Click on the link for available days/times. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4AA9AC22A6FF2-mantua#/
Also, we are out of wipes and could use any donations. Your student may drop them off in the front office or bring down to the art rooms. Thanks so much for your continued support, we couldn’t do it without you!
Kids Volunteer Day, April 10, 2024Keep Your Kids Busy on the Student Holiday! FCPS will be closed on April 10, but Kids Give Back is open for another Kids Volunteer Day. This is a fun, engaging, and fulfilling way for kids, ages 6-12, to participate in meaningful volunteer work, meet non-profit leaders, play games, enjoy a pizza lunch, work in teams, and more.
This event is limited to 24 students, so register soon!
Details: 9:30 am-3:00 pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 8922 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax. $95/one child, $160/two siblings, $210/three siblings.
https://kidsgiveback.org/event/april-10-kids-volunteer-day/
Yearbooks on Sale Now!Use this link to purchase your Mantua 2024 yearbook! The cost is $19 and students will receive their books the last week of school. The deadline to order is Friday, April 5th.
https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/search/YB27463
Support the Mantua PTA! YOU CAN STILL JOIN THE PTA!Help support our students and teachers by becoming one of the more than 255 families who have already joined! Yearly dues are only $20 per family.
https://mantuapta.memberhub.com/store
Your membership dues are very important. Your ongoing support has funded and sponsored projects throughout Mantua. Some of these include: Weekly Alert News After School Enrichment Basketball League Kids Care Club Library Resources PTA Online Student Directory New Computers and Programs Teacher Education Parent Education Seminars Drama Club Wish Fund Chat and Chew Book Club Field Trips
Mantua SpiritwearGet ready for back to school with some Mantua Spiritwear!
http://www.mantuaspiritwear.com/
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