http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org Colonial School District, New Castle, Delaware Wed, 28 May 2008 17:11:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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! http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/05/28/last-day-of-school/ Our last manor Excellence Assembly is scheduled for Monday, June 2nd. 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 ... http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/05/28/manor-excellence-assembly/ 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. http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/05/28/fitness-day/ There are only a few yearbooks left. If you want one, see Ms. Vanaman in room 16. Available on a first come basis. Cost - $13.00 http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/05/28/yearbooks-2/ Yearbooks will be distributed soon! 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 ... http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/05/14/yearbooks/ 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, ... http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/05/14/end-of-year-news-and-notes/ 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/ 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/ 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 - ... http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/04/29/end-of-year-activities/ 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 ... http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/04/16/dates-to-remember/ 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/ 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/ 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/ 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 ... http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/03/03/important-dates-to-know-in-march/ 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/ 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/ 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 ... http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/02/11/dstp-information/ 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. ... http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/02/11/important-dates-to-remember/ The February edition of The Flash went home last week.  If you did not receive a copy, extras are available upon request in the main office. http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/02/11/february-newsletter/ 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 ... http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/02/04/surveys/ 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 ... http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/01/30/lolli-grams/ 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 ... http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/01/28/manor-excellence-assemblies-2/ 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 ... http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/01/15/yearbook-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 ... http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/01/11/information/ 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 ... http://wilmmanor.edublogs.org/2008/01/11/january-newsletter/