Caring for the Community

#ThankATeacher Win For Manual

#ThankATeacher graphic

Thanks to a submission by Min Jiang, Manual was selected as a 1st place winner in the National PTA #ThankATeacher Contest sponsored by Google Express. We received credits worth up to $2,500 to order goodies to stock our teacher lounges. Among the things we were able to add to both the Manual and YPAS lounges:

  • Keurig coffee maker, storage drawers, and large supply of K-cups
  • Toaster oven
  • Sandwich grill
  • Electric kettle
  • Handheld vacuum
  • Charging station
  • Boxes and boxes of snacks, some of which are pictured below

The PTSA is separately working on getting the carpet replaced in the main teacher’s lounge as it is aged and needs replacing.

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We Need YOU! PTSA Seeks Board Members

Our PTSA is completely volunteer driven and our success is due to those who generously give their time and talents to our organization. If you take a minute to view the video produced by J+C junior Olivia Evans here, and the slide show produced by HSU Senior Austin Kline here, you will begin to understand the vital role we serve within the Manual community.

We have two positions left to fill for next school year:

Communications Chair

  • Attends monthly PTSA meetings OR reads minutes to learn about school-related news, activities, events, etc.
  • Coordinates (with content contributors) obtaining information from magnet programs, school staff, etc. and writes/edits/formats content as needed
  • Alerts volunteer photographers of PTSA/school events and ensures photos are stored on PTSA drive and accessible to Historian/4th VP
  • Assists Digital News and Social Media Coordinators as needed
  • This position is strongly supported by the 4th VP (Executive Board) and will hopefully transition into that role the following year

Social Media Coordinator(s)

  • Works closely with Communications Team to post/re-post updates to PTSA social media channels (can choose Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, or multiple)

Email Trish Kline of your interest.

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Key Club Members Compete at DCON

Key Club DCON 2017

Thirty of Manual’s Key Clubbers recently joined Key Club members from across the Kentucky-Tennessee District in Gatlinburg for the District Convention. Ms. Erin Moss, Key Club sponsor and science teacher, shared that students participated in leadership workshops and service projects, and got to see some of Gatlinburg. While there, three of our students ran for district office (Ayush Halder, Minh Phuc Tran, and Aafreen Shaik), but unfortunately were unsuccessful in their bid. Manual Key Club competed for recognition among the other clubs in various areas as did individual students.

Our many Manual Key Club winners are here:

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Support Second Annual Pi Day for Manual and YPAS Staff

The MST Parent Group, The Catalysts, is sponsoring Pie for Pi Day for the teachers, staff, and administration. On March 14th (3.14), pie will be served during lunch in the library for dessert. All Manual families are invited to participate so there is enough pie for all of the Manual and YPAS staff to enjoy. To … Read moreSupport Second Annual Pi Day for Manual and YPAS Staff

Clothing Assistance Program Volunteers Needed For January 11

CAP Volunteers

duPont Manual sends volunteers at least twice a year to help at the JCPS Clothing Assistance Program (CAP). CAP is a 15th District PTSA agency, which provides a place for families to come and pick out much needed gently-used clothing and new school uniforms, so that no student ever misses school and no parent ever misses work due to a lack of appropriate clothing. CAP is located behind Central High School Stadium at 319 South 15th Street, Louisville, KY 40203.

CAP needs volunteers to help sort, hang and arrange donated clothing. Sometimes, volunteers also help JCPS parents find clothing items for their families. The first volunteer day this year is Wednesday, January 11, 2017. Click here to sign up to volunteer. Contact Jill Jelsma, Betsy Johnson, or Becky Mosley if you have any questions.

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Crimson Mission to participate in Give Local Louisville

Crimson Mission

Calling all Manual family members – the Crimson Mission will be participating in Give Local Louisville next Thursday, September 15! This is the PERFECT opportunity to support the students and staff at duPont Manual! No dollar amount is too big or small.

All you need to do is go to www.givelocallouisville.org on Sept. 15 and find the Crimson Mission. You donate directly to us from this website.

Why should you donate? Here’s why!

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Make a difference with CAP this Thursday!

duPont Manual sends volunteers at least twice a year to help at the JCPS Clothing Assistance Program (CAP). CAP is a 15th District PTSA agency, which provides a place for families to come and pick out much needed gently-used clothing and new school uniforms, so that no student ever misses school and no parent ever misses work … Read moreMake a difference with CAP this Thursday!

Advice for Incoming Freshman and Those Who Love Them

Going off to high school can be so exciting! That doesn’t mean you aren’t worried about all the things that high school brings, positive and negative. The good news is that there are other people to help you, and plenty of other high school parents to help your parents. Here are some things other duPont Manual … Read moreAdvice for Incoming Freshman and Those Who Love Them

PTSA offers to fund school employees attending mindfulness training

The PTSA Wellness & Compassion Committee is offering to fund Manual/YPAS certified teachers, counselors and school administrators who would like to attend this basic training in mindfulness. It is a highly recommended program and is for JCPS employees. 15 hours of PD/EILA credit are available. The first training date is June 2, so let manualptsa@gmail.com know if … Read morePTSA offers to fund school employees attending mindfulness training

Thank you to Teacher/Staff Appreciation Luncheon volunteers

submitted by Peggy Loy Thanks to the many volunteers who stepped up to assist with the Teacher/Staff Appreciation Luncheon yesterday. It was a wonderful event! We were able to honor many individuals today with gift cards, potted plants, and a delicious meal followed by some wonderful desserts. I know duPont Manual Staff and Teachers felt … Read moreThank you to Teacher/Staff Appreciation Luncheon volunteers