Wilmington Manor Elementary School http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org Colonial School District, New Castle, Delaware Wed, 28 May 2008 17:11:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 Last Day of School http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/05/28/last-day-of-school/ http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/05/28/last-day-of-school/#comments Wed, 28 May 2008 17:11:54 +0000 Steven B. Haber http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/?p=85 The last day of school is Wednesday, June 4, 2008.

It is a regular day, as such, breakfast and lunch will be served.

Our talent show will be held that day.

K – 2 – 9:30

3 – 5 – 1:45

School reopens on August 20th.

Have a safe and relaxing summer!

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K – 2 begins at 9:15

3 – 5 begins at 1:30

Students of the month for May will be recognized.

Also,  Accelerated reading certificates for students that have met benchmark goals will be distributed.

Because report cards will be mailed home, honor roll and perfect attendance recognition will not be ready in time for this assembly.  If we receive those certificates before school is dismissed for the summer, we will get those to students on the last day.  You can expect report cards to make their way home by June 6th (approximately).

]]> http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/05/28/manor-excellence-assembly/feed/ 0 Fitness Day http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/05/28/fitness-day/ http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/05/28/fitness-day/#comments Wed, 28 May 2008 17:02:59 +0000 Steven B. Haber http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/?p=83 Fitness day is this Friday.

Grade 3 – 5 begin at 9:00 Am

Grade K – 2 begin at 1:30

Remember to wear sneakers, wear appropriate gym type clothing, and bring sun tan lotion.

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If you want one, see Ms. Vanaman in room 16.

Available on a first come basis.

Cost – $13.00

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We hope that everyone enjoys this year’s edition. 

With the distribution of the yearbooks comes the traditional “autographing” by students.  Please be cautious if you choose to lend your yearbook to another student.  In the past, there have been instances of yearbooks being misplaced, lost, and even stolen.  Some students have even had messages written in their yearbooks that they did not want.  Once you have received YOUR yearbook, it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO KNOW WHERE IT IS AT ALL TIMES!  Books that are defaced, vandalized, misplaced, lost, or stolen WILL NOT BE REPLACED FOR FREE.  If copies remain for sale, additional books may be purchased through Ms. Vanaman.  REMEMBER:  IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO KNOW THE WHEREABOUTS OF YOUR YEARBOOK.

]]> http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/05/14/yearbooks/feed/ 0 End of Year News and Notes http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/05/14/end-of-year-news-and-notes/ http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/05/14/end-of-year-news-and-notes/#comments Wed, 14 May 2008 17:24:26 +0000 Steven B. Haber http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/05/14/end-of-year-news-and-notes/ As the school year comes to a close, there are a few more activites planned that we wanted to make sure that everyone knew about.

Thurs. May 15 – 7:00 PTA meeting  (All are invited to attend)

Friday, May 16th 5th Grade Social (PM)

Friday, May 23rd – 12:42 dismissal for staff development

Monday, May 26th – Memorial day Holiday – School closed

Friday, May 30th – WM Fitness day

Monday, June 2nd – Manor Excellence Assemblies (K – 2 – 9:15)   (3 – 5 – 1:30)

                                   (This is a change in date from a previous announcement)  Sorry about any inconvenience this change may have caused.

Wednesday, June 4th – Talent Show and

                                        – Last student day

                                        – Final report cards are mailed home

Wednesday, August 20th – First student Day 2008 – 09  school year

]]> http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/05/14/end-of-year-news-and-notes/feed/ 0 Teacher of the Year http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/05/06/teacher-of-the-year/ http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/05/06/teacher-of-the-year/#comments Tue, 06 May 2008 18:58:35 +0000 Steven B. Haber http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/05/06/teacher-of-the-year/ Congratulations to Mrs. Keohane, our Librarian, who was selected as Wilmington Manor’s 2008 Teacher of the Year.

She was recognized at our May faculty meeting where her name was revealed on a plaque that hangs outside the main office.  She also received a personalized plaque recognizing this honor.

]]> http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/05/06/teacher-of-the-year/feed/ 0 May – June Newsletter http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/05/06/may-june-newsletter/ http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/05/06/may-june-newsletter/#comments Tue, 06 May 2008 18:55:31 +0000 Steven B. Haber http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/05/06/may-june-newsletter/ Our last school newsletter (The Flash) of the year will be going home sometime this week.  If you do not receive your copy, extras are available in the main office.  You can also call and request that a copy be sent home with your child.

]]> http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/05/06/may-june-newsletter/feed/ 0 End of Year Activities http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/04/29/end-of-year-activities/ http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/04/29/end-of-year-activities/#comments Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:30:56 +0000 Steven B. Haber http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/04/29/end-of-year-activities/ As the school comes to a close, there are many activities planned that we wanted to make you aware about so that you can mark your calendar.

April 30th – Kindergarten Author’s Tea 1:15

May 1 – 9 Book Fair 

May 6th – Teacher Recognition Day

May 7th – Nurse Recognition Day

May 7th – 5th grade Middle School Visit (AM)

May 8th – Book Fair open until 6:30 PM

May 9th – Manor Excellence Assemblies

                  K – 2 – 9:15 AM

                   3 – 5 - 1:30 PM

May 12th – Spring Concert at William Penn High School 6:30 PM

May 15th – PTA meeting 7:00 PM

May 16th – 5th Grade Social sponsored by the PTA 7:00 – 9:00 PM

May 23rd – Abbreviated Day for Staff Development (12:42)

May 26th – Memorial Day – School closed

May 30th – Fitness Day (tentative)

June 4th – Last student day

]]> http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/04/29/end-of-year-activities/feed/ 0 Dates to Remember http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/04/16/dates-to-remember/ http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/04/16/dates-to-remember/#comments Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:53:28 +0000 Steven B. Haber http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/04/16/dates-to-remember/ Friday, April 18th is a Staff Development Day.  No school for students.

Wednesday, April 23rd – Science Showcase at William Penn H.S.  6:00 PM

Thursday, April 24th – Band Festival at McCullough Middle School 10:00 AM

Monday, April 28th – Art Show at William Penn H.S. 6:00 PM

Wednesday, April 30th – Kindergarten Author’s Tea 1:15 PM

Wednesday, May 7th – 5th grade students visit District Middle Schools in AM.

May 1- 9 Book Fair visits Wilmington Manor,  Thursday, May 8th – PM hours.

Friday, May 9th – Manor Excellence Assembly

Monday, May 12th – Spring Concert 6:30 at William Penn H.S.

Thursday, May 15th PTA meeting 7:00 PM

Friday, May 16th – 5th grade Social

May 23rd – Abbreviated Day for Staff Development.  Lunch will be served.

Monday, May 26th – School closed for Holiday

]]> http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/04/16/dates-to-remember/feed/ 0 Address Verification http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/04/02/address-verification/ http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/04/02/address-verification/#comments Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:52:36 +0000 Steven B. Haber http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/04/02/address-verification/ Over spring break you should have received a mailing from the Colonial School District asking you to verify your address and telephone numbers we have on file.  Please review this information and return the form to the main office with any changes.  Your attention to this matter is greatly appreciated.

]]> http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/04/02/address-verification/feed/ 0 April Newsletter http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/04/02/april-newsletter/ http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/04/02/april-newsletter/#comments Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:43:37 +0000 Steven B. Haber http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/04/02/april-newsletter/ Our April newsletter, The Flash, will be going home with students this week.  If for any reason, your copy does not make its way home, extra copies are available in the main office.

]]> http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/04/02/april-newsletter/feed/ 0 Spring Break http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/03/17/spring-break/ http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/03/17/spring-break/#comments Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:45:06 +0000 Steven B. Haber http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/03/17/spring-break/ This is a reminder that the Wilmington Manor Staff will not be in the building over spring vacation.  Spring break begins this Friday, March 21st.  The building will re-open on Monday, March 31st. 

]]> http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/03/17/spring-break/feed/ 0 Important Dates to Know in March http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/03/03/important-dates-to-know-in-march/ http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/03/03/important-dates-to-know-in-march/#comments Mon, 03 Mar 2008 19:38:51 +0000 Steven B. Haber http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/03/03/important-dates-to-know-in-march/ March 5th – Grades 2 – 5  -  students take Math DSTP

March 6th – Grades 2 – 5 – students take Math DSTP

March 7th – Grades 2 – 5 – Makeup testing for DSTP

March 10th – Grades 2- 5 – students take Reading DSTP

March 11th – Grades 2 – 5 – students take Reading DSTP

March 12th – Grades 2 – 5 – Makeup testing for DSTP

March 13th – Grades 3 – 5 – students take Writing DSTP

March 14th – Grades 3 – 5 – students take Writing DSTP

March 17 – 20 – Grades 2 – 5 – Makeup testing for DSTP

March 20th – 3rd Marking period ends  (Report cards mailed April 4th)

March 21st – Spring Break begins

March 31st – school reopens

]]> http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/03/03/important-dates-to-know-in-march/feed/ 0 PTA Meeting http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/02/27/pta-meeting-2/ http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/02/27/pta-meeting-2/#comments Wed, 27 Feb 2008 22:12:39 +0000 Steven B. Haber http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/02/27/pta-meeting-2/ The focus of our February 28th meeting will be to inform parents/guardians about the upcoming DSTP.

The meeting will begin at 7:00PM in the school Library.

All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

]]> http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/02/27/pta-meeting-2/feed/ 0 School Closing Information now available by telephone http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/02/12/school-closing-information-now-available-by-telephone/ http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/02/12/school-closing-information-now-available-by-telephone/#comments Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:04:42 +0000 Steven B. Haber http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/02/12/school-closing-information-now-available-by-telephone/ Delaware’s Departments of Technology and Education have launced a new voice activation system which provides school closing and other school status information via telephone.

The telephone number is toll free (877) 831-7215.  At the prompt just say “Wilmington Manor Elementary”.

]]> http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/02/12/school-closing-information-now-available-by-telephone/feed/ 0 DSTP information http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/02/11/dstp-information/ http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/02/11/dstp-information/#comments Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:38:46 +0000 Steven B. Haber http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/02/11/dstp-information/ PTA meeting scheduled for Thursday, February 28th at 7:00 in the school Library.  A special PTA presentation will take place.

DSTP schedule:

Wednesday, March 5th and Thursday March 6th – students in grades 2 – 5 will take the mathematics portions of the test.

Monday, March 10th and Tuesday, March 11th – students in grades 2 – 5 will take the reading portions of the test

Thursday, March 13th and Friday, March 14th – students in grade 3 – 5 will take the writing portions of the test

For more information, click the link(s) below:

DSTP Sample Questions  and General Information directly from the Delaware Department of Education website:

DSTP Sample Questions

DSTP General Information

]]> http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/02/11/dstp-information/feed/ 0 Important Dates to Remember http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/02/11/important-dates-to-remember/ http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/02/11/important-dates-to-remember/#comments Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:34:34 +0000 Steven B. Haber http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/02/11/important-dates-to-remember/ Feb. 15 – close of 3rd marking period interim reporting period

Monday, Feb. 18th – President’s Day Holiday – School is closed.

week of Feb 25th – 29th Spirit Week at Wilmington Manor leading up to the DSTP

Monday, Feb. 25th – Crazy hair or hat day

Tuesday, Feb. 26th – Sports Day

Wednesday, Feb. 27th – Twins Day

Thursday, Feb. 28th – Dress up day – also class picture day

Friday, Feb. 29th – School color day (red and blue)

Also on Friday, Feb. 29th we have our Manor Excellence Assemblies scheduled.  K-2 9:15   3 – 5 – 1:30

 DSTP March 5 – 14

See next post for additional DSTP information

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]]> http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/02/11/february-newsletter/feed/ 0 Surveys http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/02/04/surveys/ http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/02/04/surveys/#comments Mon, 04 Feb 2008 14:11:57 +0000 Steven B. Haber http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/02/04/surveys/ All students in grades 3-5 will be taking a short survey this week during  Library time.  In addition, a paper copy of a similar survey will be sent home for parents to fill out.  This home survey is for parents/guardians of students in any grade.  These surveys are confidential.  Your feedback is valuable to us and very much appreciated.    The home survey can also be taken on line at www.delawarepbs.org   

If you choose to complete the paper version that is being sent home this week, please send it back to school by February 25th. 

If anyone has any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me (Mr. Haber) at 323-2901.

]]> http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/02/04/surveys/feed/ 0 Lolli-Grams http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/01/30/lolli-grams/ http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/01/30/lolli-grams/#comments Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:21:16 +0000 Steven B. Haber http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/01/30/lolli-grams/ The PTA is selling Lolli-grams.  Send your friends, teachers, anyone in the school a short message with a lollipop attached.  They are being sold for $1.00 each.  There is a form to fill out that can be found in the main office.  The form is due by February 8th.  The lolli-grams will be devivered February 14th.

]]> http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/01/30/lolli-grams/feed/ 0 Manor Excellence Assemblies http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/01/28/manor-excellence-assemblies-2/ http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/01/28/manor-excellence-assemblies-2/#comments Mon, 28 Jan 2008 18:29:21 +0000 Steven B. Haber http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/01/28/manor-excellence-assemblies-2/ We have our monthly Manor Excellence Assemblies scheduled for this Friday, February 1st.

Grades:  K, 1, and 2 are scheduled for 9:15 AM

Grades 3, 4, and 5 are scheduled for 1:30 PM

Students who had perfect attendance and/or made the honor roll for the second marking period will be recognized in addition to the January students of the month.

We look forward to you joining us and celebrating your child’s accomplishments.

]]> http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/01/28/manor-excellence-assemblies-2/feed/ 0 Yearbook Information http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/01/15/yearbook-information/ http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/01/15/yearbook-information/#comments Tue, 15 Jan 2008 18:11:37 +0000 Steven B. Haber http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/01/15/yearbook-information/ The Wilmington Manor ’07-’08 Yearbook is now available to preorder for a May delivery date. Buy now for just $13.00! The cost will rise to $15.00 upon delivery.       There are several options for purchasing a yearbook: 

  • Send in a check (written out to Wilmington Manor) for $13.00 or $13.00 cash in an envelope clearly marked “Yearbook.” Order forms will go home soon.  Fill out the order form.  A receipt of your purchase will be sent home.

 

  • Purchase a yearbook online at www.jostens.com

(The program should walk you through)-         Select Shop Online!, Click on K-12-         The drop down menu should read: K-12, USA, and select Delaware-         Select the city of New Castle-         Choose Wilmington Manor-         Continue on with purchasing a Yearbook If you have any questions, please feel free to call Beth Vanaman at (302) 323-2901 ext. 1016 or email at bvanaman@colonial.k12.de.us.

]]> http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/01/15/yearbook-information/feed/ 0 Information http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/01/11/information/ http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/01/11/information/#comments Fri, 11 Jan 2008 19:54:21 +0000 Steven B. Haber http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/01/11/information/ The second marking period ended today.  Report cards will be mailed home on Friday, January 18th.

Also on January 18th, the PTA is hosting its Winter Wonderland after school celebration.  It will be in our school cafeteria starting at 6:30 PM and going until 8:30.  Admission is $3.00.  Food and drinks will be sold as well.  If you are available to assist in any way, please contact our PTA president at bwilliams@colonial.k12.de.us

]]> http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/01/11/information/feed/ 0 January Newsletter http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/01/11/january-newsletter/ http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/01/11/january-newsletter/#comments Fri, 11 Jan 2008 19:46:09 +0000 Steven B. Haber http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/01/11/january-newsletter/ Be on the lookout for the January edition of The Flash, our monthly school newsletter.  If your child does not bring one home, please call the office and request a second copy be sent home with him/her.  Extra copies are also available to be picked up in the main office as well.

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