May 20, 2024
A message from Principal Vinten
Good Afternoon, Manara STEM Families,
It was wonderful to see everyone at our last Family Fun Cultural Event this past Tuesday! We had over 100 families attending, with a FULL parking lot!! Thank you for coming and celebrating the many cultures, foods, and festivities. It was a beautiful event!
There are only two more weeks left in the 2023-2024 school year! This week we have some important items to focus on:
Chromebook collection in grades 3-8
Field Day on Thursday, May 23
8th grade graduation ceremony on Friday, May 24
12th grade graduation ceremony in Irving on Friday, May 24 at 6:00pm
All grade level ceremony times and further information about this week's events are detailed within the newsletter. Please reach out if you have any questions. We are looking forward to a fun-filled, exciting last two weeks of school!
Enjoy the beautiful weekend!
#MAWAY
Principal Vinten
The mission of Manara Academy is to provide students with a creative, adaptive and ethical environment to become knowledgeable inquirers and future leaders in a diverse and evolving global society where we master languages, honor cultural heritages, and respect diversity.
Chromebook Collection
Chromebook collection for scholars in grades 3-8 will begin on Monday, May 20. Scholars who have a chromebook should bring their chromebook, chromebook bag, and charger to school on May 20 and will leave the items at school so that the teacher can begin to take inventory on chromebook collection. If your child has a damaged screen, missing their charger, or any other damages, please go to https://www.manaraacademy.org/ and click on "School Fees" to make a payment regarding the damages or missing charger. Please reach out to your scholar's teacher if you have any questions. Thank you for the assistance in making sure your child brings their chromebook, bag, and charger to school on Monday, May 20!
End of Year Grade Level Ceremonies
Grade level ceremony dates and times are listed below. All ceremonies will be on our campus and will start promptly at the given start times. Families are welcome to take pictures with their scholars on the stage after the ceremony presentation has concluded. You are also welcome to take your child home for a special celebration at the conclusion of the ceremony as well. We are looking forward to celebrating all of our scholars and their achievements this school year!
Friday, May 24 - 8th grade end of year celebration 8:30am - 12:00pm
Tuesday, May 28 4th & 5th grade end of year ceremony 8:30-9:30am
Tuesday, May 28 6th & 7th grade end of year ceremony 10:00-11:00am
Wednesday, May 29 1st & 2nd grade end of year ceremony 8:30-9:30am
Wednesday, May 29 3rd grade end of year ceremony 10:00-11:00am
Thursday, May 30 Pre-K 3, Pre-K 4 & Kindergarten end of year ceremony 8:30-10:00am
Friday, May 31 - Last day of school & class party day! Dismissal at 1:00pm!!!!!
Manara Leadership Academy Graduation - May 24, 2024
Please join us in celebrating our Manara 2024 Senior Class on May 24, 2024 at 6:00pm for their high school graduation ceremony. We are excited to celebrate the young adults completing their studies at Manara! See the flyer for further details!
Field Day on May 23 - this Thursday!
This year's field day is sure to be EPIC! Coach Smith & the PTO have been working hard planning a fun-filled day, including competitive and non-competitive races, games, events & special treats. Students will be receiving their t-shirts the day of field day (as we do not want anyone to forget to wear them for this day!). Lunch is provided by the PTO and water is being donated by Arlington Charities!
Parents are welcome to attend and be with your child's class on this day! When you arrive, please make sure to check in at the front desk with Ms. Tabatha for your Raptor sticker.
The activities that students will be participating in are:
Yard Dashes: 40, 50, and 60 yard dash
Foodball or beanbag toss
Soccer kick competition
Musical Chairs/Hula Hoop competition
Water Balloons
Creative Art Fun!
Hallway races
Icee truck
Movie Time!
It is a full day with lots of fun activities! Make sure your child wears tennis shoes on this day, as a lot of running around outside and inside will be occurring and if they do not wear the proper footwear, they will not be able to attend the event.
We are looking forward to a fun time!
Upcoming Events
(Mark your calendars!)
May 23 Field Day (8:30am until 3:00pm)
May 24 8th grade end of year celebration 8:30am - 12:00pm (more information will be sent home with 8th grade families)
May 24 Manara High School Graduation (Irving location)
May 27 No school - Memorial Day holiday
May 28 4th & 5th grade end of year ceremony 8:30-9:30am
May 28 6th & 7th grade end of year ceremony 10:00-11:00am
May 29 1st & 2nd grade end of year ceremony 8:30-9:30am
May 29 3rd grade end of year ceremony 10:00-11:00am
May 30 Pre-K 3, Pre-K 4 & Kindergarten end of year ceremony 8:30-10:00am
May 31 Last day of school for students - class parties & dismissal at 1:00pm- Happy Summer!☀️