Manning Elementary School

Thanks to all of the community helpers who came to visit our students at Manning Elementary from the Roanoke Rapids Police Department, Gaston Volunteer Fire/EMS Department, Northampton Sheriff, Roanoke Rapids Fire Department, and City of RR. #TogetherWeSucceed #rrgsdcommunity

Today we surprised Mrs. Hinnant with a little celebration for National Principals Month. Thanks for all you do for our students and staff. #TogetherWeSucceed

Thanks to Hawkins Farms for bringing the Pumpkin Patch to our students today at Manning Elementary. Lots of cheers and laughter! #TogetherWeSucceed #rrgsdcommunity

Reminder: Please join us for Open House tomorrow night, Thursday September 30th, beginning at 5 p.m.. We will begin in the multipurpose room, with classrooms and our Fall Book Fair opening immediately afterwards. We look forward to seeing you then! #TogetherWeSucceed

Reminders: Student Book Fair - Sept. 27-Oct 1 Book Fair Family Night - Thursday, Sept. 30 5:15-6:30 p.m. Manning Open House - Thursday, Sept. 30 at 5 p.m. We look forward to seeing you! #TogetherWeSucceed

Reminder: Tomorrow 9/23 is fall picture day for all grades at Manning.

Join us in congratulating our 2021 Exceptional Children’s Educator of Excellence for RRGSD, Kristen Keeter. Mrs. Keeter serves as the speech therapist at Manning, RRHS, and ACES, is an essential member of the RRGSD Autism Team, and mentor to new EC teachers. She will represent us at the N.C. EC Conference in November. September. #RRGSDProud #TogetherWeSucceed

Some of the third grade classes at Manning celebrated the end of our Titanic unit this week with a Titanic Day. Students were encouraged to dress like they were passengers on the Titanic, researched real Titanic passengers, solved Titanic themed word problems, and did an ice berg challenge for science! It was a very fun day! #TogetherWeSucceed

We're wrapping up Arts in Education Week with more highlights from our music and art programs. #ArtsInEducation #TogetherWeSucceed

Alert: Due to staffing issues, Place to Play will not operate this afternoon (9/16). This impacts both the Manning and Belmont sites. #TogetherWeSucceed

Save the Date: School Picture Day is coming up September 23rd. #TogetherWeSucceed

School Meals Update: Due to the unavailability of certain items, our breakfast and lunch menus are subject to change without notice. Food and supply shortages are being experienced nationwide. RRGSD is experiencing last minute notice of unavailable items and/or last minute replacements. We appreciate your patience and understanding. We look forward to serving free breakfast and lunch for all of our students during the 2021-2022 school year. #RRGSDCommunity

Students in Ms. Roye’s second grade class have been learning about what science is, the different kinds of science and scientists, and science safety. They finished off the week with a fun experiment where they tested the buoyancy of four different cookies including Nilla Wafers, Chips Ahoy, Oreos, and Nutter Butters. They all sank except the Nilla Wafer. Making science fun! #science #RRGSDProud

Thanks to Dr. Elena Ashburn, 2021 NC Principal of the Year for visiting our schools today and meeting with our Teacher of the Year Mrs. Baird and administrators to learn more about our district including the new Spanish language program at Manning and 100th Celebration at RRHS. Ashburn will serve on the NC Board of Education as an advisor during her term. #NCPOY #KidsAreOurCustomers

Back to School time! We're excited to welcome students back to our classrooms tomorrow. We will have our "photo booth" on the front lawn. Be sure to snap a photo and post it using the hashtag: #RRGSD1stDay

Thanks for coming out tonight to our Meet the Teacher event. We hope this year will bring lots of learning and growth for our Manning Mustangs. #KidsAreOurCustomers

Attention Manning and Belmont Virtual Academy students and families: Device distribution will be Friday August 20th from 10 AM to noon at each elementary campus-- as we did last year, parents will need to sign for their child's device. Virtual Academy "Open House" will take place virtually Friday August 20th from 1 PM to 2:30 PM. You will be able to meet your child's virtual teacher, and receive information about the start of classes. We look forward to seeing you then! #KidsAreOurCustomers

We're excited to welcome our new Assistant Principal, Mrs. Odom. She comes to us from Nash County and is excited to greet all of our Manning Mustangs later this month. #KidsAreOurCustomers #RRGSD1stDay

In an effort to help our families plan for the upcoming school year, here are our 2021-2022 School Supply Lists. This year we've partnered with Teacher Lists to make it easier to purchase online or in-store. The lists are also located on each school's website. #KidsAreOurCustomers https://www.teacherlists.com/districts/1000203899-roanoke-rapids-school-district

Updated Immunization & Physicals Reminder: PreK, Kindergarten, and 7th Grade students are required to have updated immunizations prior to starting school on August 23, 2021. Additionally, rising Seniors are required to have the meningococcal (Menactra) vaccine. September 23, 2021 is the deadline or Sept. 11 for RR Early College to submit your child’s records to their respective school nurse. This state mandate is for students who will be returning to in-person learning and those attending the RRGSD Virtual Academy. Students will not be allowed to return without the proper documentation. Appointments may be made with the Halifax County Health Department or your child's pediatrician. A COVID vaccine is not required for attendance. Medical Physicals are required for PreK, Kindergarten, and those moving from out of state or new to public schools. #KidsAreOurCustomer #BackToSchool