Manton Middle School

Wexford Adolescent Wellness Center: Physical activity is one of the most effective ways to stay mentally healthy. Physical activity can help you cope with worry, sadness, and isolation. Try any of these FREE resources to help you get active. NIKE TRAINING CLUB: app has great classes for FREE! Stream pre=-recorded workouts across all categories, from strength and endurance training to yoga, or join live, 5-minute sessions to help you warm up for your workout. Available for iOS and Android. C25k: app is a FREE app for first-time runners who want to complete a 5k but don't know where to start. If you 30 minutes, 3 days a week you can be running a 5k in 8 weeks. Available from iOS and Android Lululemon is offering FREE Instagram Live sessions that feature yoga, do-anywhere workots, meditation and self-care tips. Planet Fitness: is offering FREE "Home Work-Ins" streamed live on Planet Fitness' Facebook page daily at 7 p.m. EST. For anyone who can't participate live, workouts are available to view on both the Planet Fitness Facebook page and on the Planet Fitness YouTube channel. Manton Schools Students, parents and staff, In order to comply with the Governor's order in response to the COVID-19 pandemic the Manton Adolescent Wellness Center is offering Tel-mental health services over the phone or through online video conderencing. Students (age 10& up) who wish to utilize tel-mental health services either through phone or video conferencing are asked to contact Susan Stendel, 231-383-6563. A signed consent form is required to receive services. If we do not have a consent on file, one can be mailed upon request. Parents if you have an older child, age 19-21, who lives in Wexford County who wants counseling, please call Amanda Riddle, LPC, at the Wexford Adolescent Center at 231-303-1788. All tel-mental health services during COVID-19 are offered at no cost to students or their parents. Insurances will be billed if you have insurance. Microfoft Teams in the HIPAA compliant platform students will be using for video conferencing. This app can be downloaded onto a smartphone, tablet or a computer. Students will need an email address (school email will not work) to use this app, it is suggested that the student create a free Gmail account. If yu have any questions, please contact Susan Stendel at 231-383-6563 or sstendel@dhd10.org. Susan Stendel, MA, LPC, NCC Mental Health Coordinator.

Reading with Indy: Mr. Behrns and his Sunday morning reading adventure.

Middle School Parents/Students: if you were not in school today, there are packets from the teachers. They will be in the middle school office today from 2:00-4:00 for you to pick up. If you can't pick them up we will put them in the mail to you.

The Middle School Wrestling practice for tonight, Thursday, March 12th has been cancelled. The tournament on Saturday, March 14th has also been cancelled. There is an optional practice on Friday, March 13th at 3:30 in the HS gym. Please turn in your uniform.

Reminder that Spring Break starts on Friday, March 20th @ 3:10 and School resumes on Monday, March 30th. Have a safe relaxing week! See you on March 30th!

Middle School Parents: It is not to late to order a Middle School Year Book. Here is the address for it: prepay.geskusphoto.com/?YB=4118

Reminder: Spring Break starts at the end of the day of March 20th.

HAPPY MONDAY! We are out welcoming the kids today as we officially start March Reading Month.

Positive Choice with Mr. Gatehouse will be happening tomorrow and Thursday for 7th graders. 8th graders will have it March 4th and 5th. If you do NOT want your child participating in Positive Choices this year, please contact the middle school to have your student excused.

Congrats to the Manton Middle School Band and Mrs. Nuffer for earning a division 2 rating at today's Band Festival. They are bringing home medals and a plaque!

We were asked to announce: Missaukee Mountain is offering free skiing this Saturday, Feb. 15 for kids from 12-8. Any questions contact Missaukee Mountain Ski Resort

Reminder of Parent Teacher Conferences: Wednesday, February 12 @ 5:00-8:00 and Thursday, February 13 @ 12:30-3:30. Half day of school for students on the 13th, No School on Friday and Monday, February 14 & 17.

Happy Monday! This picture was shared with us today from Camp Rotary. It is just too good not to forward to all of you. Thank you again to all the parents, teachers, and students for making it another great year.

The 6th graders are at Camp Rotary and having a blast with all their different activities! Thank you to all the parents, counselors, and teachers for making it possible.

Reminder: Our Christmas break will start on Friday, Dec. 20th at 12:00 noon. Students come back to school on Jan. 2, 2020, this is a full day. Have a safe Christmas!

Reminder to all Middle School Parents: Our picture retakes will be on Monday, Dec. 9th.

Picture Retakes: We are going to try again. We have scheduled retakes for next Monday, Dec. 9th.

Picture Retakes: Picture retakes will be Dec. 2 for all three buildings.

Manton Rotary is collecting new and gently used stuffed animals for Project Christmas. There are drop off boxes outside of each of the offices. They will be collecting until December 5th.

The 5th and 6th grade band concert for next Tuesday has been rescheduled for Tuesday, December 10th at 6:30PM.