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BI-WEEKLY E-NEWSLETTER ISSUE 14 FEBRUARY 6, 2015

Please join us on February 18 at 12 noon in the media center conference room for

a special general PTSA meeting. This meeting is called so we can vote for the

Nominating Committee that will help fill board positions for the 2015-2016 school

year. Our usual Board Meeting will also occur during this time. We hope to see

you there!


a musical in two acts, by Clark M.

Gesner,

based on The Comic Strip "Peanuts"

by Charles M. Schulz

This is the last

weekend! Don’t miss

seeing this fantastic

play!

Want to be in the KNOW? Follow Mr. Mayfield’s TwiTTer account by

scanning the QR code.


Pricing for the 50th Talismann will go up this weekend; secure your copy before it's too late!

Today thru Friday, students/ parents can purchase their copy for $70 (online) plus taxes OR bring a check to room 804 for $70 (no taxes). After that date, yearbooks will be $75 plus. Don't miss out. There's no guarantee there will be yearbooks on Talismann Day, May 1.

Hello JL Mann families! We are very proud to announce that the following JL Mann band students have been accepted into the honors bands listed below. We are very proud to have so many talented students! Greenville All-County Honor Band SC Region Honor Band Cullen Broome Ethan Coppenbarger Reid Calchary Samantha Hutter Sarah Yu Jake Parsons Ethan Coppenbarger Megan Keech Samantha Hutter Jennie Worley Jake Parsons Zeke Parsons Megan Keech Jennie Worley Zeke Parsons Cole Dolamore Kristine Ytem

SC All-State Honor Band Max Parsons

Cullen Broome Reid Calchary

Sarah Yu The JL Mann Band students and families are also working hard to prepare for SCBDA Concert Festival, as well as a Spring Concert, April Online Auction, Solo/Ensemble Festival, and planning for next fall. Thanks so much for your support!


Please save the date for the annual Mann Art Show, MANNipulations,

which will be held April 13-23, 2015, at the Carolina First building, located at Spring and McBee, Downtown Greenville. The reception will be held Thursday evening, April 23. Please

plan to see the show while it is up!

NEW T-SHIRTS!

Art Club will be selling our new T-shirt designs starting next week! Purchase an I He(art)

Mann shirt in white or red, or pre-order a long-sleeve "Simply Patriots Shirt" in navy,

gray, or white. See an art club member or an art teacher to place your order! No shirts will

be ordered without payment.

Save the dates to go see some Mann artwork at these upcoming art shows!

Youth Art Month:

The annual Scholastic Youth Art Month show will be held March 2-8 at the Governor's

School for the Arts in Downtown Greenville. A reception will be held Sunday, March 8.

Greenville Tech show:

The Annual Upstate High School Visual Arts Exhibition opens at Greenville Technical

College on Locust Hill Road, on March 24, and the reception will be held Friday, April 24.

MANNipulations, J.L. Mann Annual Visual Arts Exhibition

April 13- April 23. Reception will be held Thursday, April 23.

Congressional Art Show:

Reception held April 27, location and time TBA.

GCSD Annual High School Exhibition at the Artisphere festival:

May 8-10


Helen Stokes Scholarship Opportunity

Eligible Students

PTA/PTSA Members graduating in the 2014 - 2015 school year, attending SC college in the fall.

Requirements:

Scholarship applicant must be a senior at a South Carolina high school.

Applicant must be a South Carolina resident for at least one (1) year.

Applicants will be judged on the following criteria: academic record, extracurricular activities, letters

of recommendation, SAT/ACT scores, and an essay.

Recipients must plan to attend an accredited college in South Carolina.

Scholarships are for one (1) year: $500 for Fall Semester only. Student must be sponsored by an

eligible PTA/PTSA in good standing.

The Helen Stokes Scholarship committee shall review all applications and shall have full authority to

grant scholarships.All decisions of the committee are final.

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE SCPTA OFFICE BY

MARCH 1, 2015.

If you plan to apply for this scholarship, please contact Susan Key at [email protected] for an

application.

SUBSCRIBE TO THE MAILMANN

Please subscribe to The MailMann by going to the front page of the school

website and signing up.

mailto:[email protected]


Reimagine Education! NewTech@Mann, on the campus of J. L. Mann High School Technology That Enables - Teaching That Engages - Culture That

Empowers

A School-Within-A-School at J. L. Mann High School

NewTech@Mann is an exciting high school curriculum with a focus

on project-based instruction. Working in groups, students collaborate

on meaningful projects that require critical thinking, problem-solving,

creativity, and communication. Students determine the direction of

the projects and complete an internship or a senior project before

graduation. They have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement

and dual-credit college courses. Support courses focus on the

technological skills students will need to complete projects and

perform in the workplace or at college.

A New Tech Approach to Learning

Uses project-based learning in a technology-focused curriculum

Teaches problem-solving, teamwork, and creative thinking skills

Develops curiosity and passion for learning

Leads to real-world applications

What Makes New Tech Different

Project-based learning – lessons are learned in the context of a project with real-world

applications

One-on-one technology – all students will receive a laptop

Student-centered culture – students are directly involved in determining how their day is

structured

Application Process

There are 150 openings for 9th graders and 30 openings for 10th graders for the 2015-2016 school

year.

Applications are available at the school and online at http://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/jlmann/.

Any interested home-based or accepted magnet student may apply. Applications are due by

March 6, 2015.

Learn More about NewTech@Mann

Websites:

o http://www.newtechnetwork.org/

o http://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/jlmann/

Community Informational Meetings

o Monday, February 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the J. L. Mann Auditorium

o Tuesday, March 3 at 6:30 p.m. in the J. L. Mann Auditorium

School-Wide Open House

http://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/jlmann/

http://www.newtechnetwork.org/

http://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/jlmann/


o Curriculum and Registration Information Night is Tuesday, February 17, 5:30-7:00

(drop-in)

Questions? Contact the Director of NewTech@Mann:

Cindy Alsip, Ph.D. – email at [email protected] or call at 355-6322.

About New Tech Network

The New Tech Network has 134 schools in 23 states and Australia, including eight schools in South

Carolina. New Tech schools have a 97% graduation rate and 98% of their students are accepted into

two- and four-year colleges.

Everyone is an Expert in Something….and We Need You at JL Mann!

What is your passion… gardening, cycling, engineering, medicine, law, geology, history, advertising, travel, writing, biology, chemistry, or perhaps something more exotic? NewTech@Mann is a project based learning approach. This program is in constant need of community partners who are willing to serve as experts on projects. You might be asked to speak to students about your area of expertise, serve as a resource (by phone or in person) for a small group working in a particular area of study, or you may be asked to be part of a panel that judges student project presentations. Currently we are trying to build a data base of resources for future use. Anyone interested (volunteers do not have to be JL Mann parents) in participating is asked to sign up by emailing Mr. Jay Mobley (the NewTech@Mann Instructional Tech) at [email protected]. All that we ask is for you to list your areas of expertise and your contact information.




Counselor's

Corner

Individual Graduation Plans (IGPs) start on February 23rd! Rising Seniors and

parents meet with counselors first, then rising juniors and then rising sophomores. Scheduled appointments last all the way through mid-April! Your student will receive their notice of appointment times in their 4th period teachers classrooms about two weeks prior to the appointment. Appointments last 15 to 20 minutes.


School Counselors Parent Round Table Dates and Topics

Counselor Round Tables are relaxed and fun opportunities to learn about focused aspects of J.L. Mann

students' time in high school. We meet in the teachers' lunchroom at 9:00 on the scheduled days. Bring

your coffee and come learn how to help make your student's years in high school their best!

March 5th = Junior Focus: What Colleges Should She Consider & What He Needs to do Next (parents

of 11th graders)

April 9th = Summer Experiences and Enrichment (any interested parent)

SAT and ACT Registration and Test Dates

Register for the SAT at http://sat.collegeboard.org/register/

SAT Test Date On-Time Registration

Deadline

Late Registration Deadline (Fee

Applies)

March 14, 2015 February 13, 2015 March 3, 2015

May 2, 2015 April 6, 2015 April 21, 2015

June 6, 2015 May 8, 2015 May 27, 2015

Register for the ACT at http://www.actstudent.org/regist/

ACT Test Date On-Time Registration

Deadline

Late Registration Deadline (Fee

Applies)

April 18, 2015 March 13, 2015 March 27, 2015

June 13, 2015 May 8, 2015 May 22, 2015

http://sat.collegeboard.org/register/

http://www.actstudent.org/regist/


Plans are well under way for 3 fun events for our Seniors!

After Prom - April 11

Senior Picnic/Talismann Day - May 1

Senior Breakfast - May 28


We are asking for your help in two ways:

1) Donations!

Parents are planning an "After Prom" at Star Lanes Bowling Alley. The purpose of this event

is to provide a safe, alcohol-free environment for our teenagers on this big night. A big

draw for the students it to win door prizes, such as electronics, gift certificates, college-

related items, etc. We will also provide food, drinks and a DJ at this event.

We also need donations to be able to provide great food and a fun atmosphere for the

seniors at the Senior Picnic and Senior Breakfast.

Any donation amount is appreciated! $5 to $100 (or more!) per family would be

greatly appreciated!

All donations can be mailed to:

Joni Algary (checks made payable to Joni Algary)

228 Pimlico Road

Greenville, SC 29607

Thank you for your support!!!

2) Volunteers!

If you would like to serve on any of the 3 committees, please email me!

After Prom will need help with Decorations, Ticket Distribution, Food and Drink, Prizes,

Security, Set up and Clean up! (would love to have some dads involved!!)

The Picnic chairs (Julie Turner and Joni Algary) as well as the Breakfast Chairs (Emily

Stoffelen and Gwen Godfrey) will need help as well with set up and clean up as well as other

jobs! I will pass your name on to these chairs if you are interested in helping them!

If you have a SENIOR and are not receiving emails from Suzanne, please submit: YOUR SENIOR'S NAME and PARENT EMAIL ADDRESS to Suzanne Short at [email protected]. Please put "Senior 2015" in the subject line!



Please join us! 2015 JL Mann

PTSA Meeting Dates

You do not have to hold a board position to attend our Board Meetings; everyone is welcome. Your voice is important! Learn about volunteer opportunities, school events, and the latest Patriot news! PTSA meetings are scheduled on the third Wednesday of every month at 12:00 noon, unless otherwise noted.

***February 18, 2015***

March – TBA April 15, 2015 May 20, 2015

2015 PTSA Calendar of Events

FEBRUARY

9 NewTech Informational Meeting @ 6:30 pm

16 No School - President’s Day

17 Registration and Curriculum Information Night from 5:30-7:00 pm

17 PTSA Founder’s Day

18 Special General PTSA Meeting 12 noon in Media Center

18 PTSA Board Meeting 12:00 noon in Media Center

MARCH 3 NewTech Informational Meeting @ 6:30 pm

PTSA General Membership Meeting / Mann Showcase TBA-Auditorium

2-22 Map Testing Window

30-April 3 Spring Break


APRIL

11 Mann Senior Prom

13-23 Mann Art Show - MANNipulations

15 PTSA Board Meeting 12:00 Media Center

MAY

1 Mann Senior Picnic/Talisman Day

18 Awards Night from 6:00-7:30 pm

20 PTSA Board Meeting 12:00 Media Center

25 No School - Memorial Day

28 Senior Breakfast – followed by graduation practice

JUNE 1-4 Exams

4 Graduation – Furman University – Timmons Arena – at 2 pm

4 Last Day of School

Detailed JL Mann School Calendar http://greenville.k12.sc.us/jlmann/calendar/

Detailed District Calendar http://greenville.k12.sc.us/Parents/main.asp?titleid=calendar

JL Mann PTSA Board Meeting

January 21, 2015 12:00 PM

Members Present: Polly Dilworth, Suzanne Foody, Margaret House, Pat Hamill, Susan Key, Emily

Stoffelen, Christie Nachman, Charlie Mayfield, Sharon Totherow

Call to Order: Susan Key called Meeting to order at 12:03 PM.

Distribution and Approval of Minutes: Polly Dilworth

Minutes from November 19, 2014 were approved with motion by Susan Key and 2nd by Pat

Hamill.

Membership sign-in sheet was passed.

President’s Report: Susan Key

Susan introduced herself and stated that she has taken over the position of president due to

relocation by Jennifer Fant and thanked Jennifer for all of her efforts to get the year started

before stepping down.

Noted no vote is needed to move from VP to president. Susan will fill the VP role until we

find a new candidate.

http://greenville.k12.sc.us/jlmann/calendar/

http://greenville.k12.sc.us/Parents/main.asp?titleid=calendar


An email will be sent to all current board members to find out their intentions for next school

year and help to start the planning process.

Proposed Nominating Committee consists of 1)Beth Henry, 2)Suzanne Foody, 3)Michelle

Seaver, 4)Sharon Totherow and 5)Mindy Hodge.

Motion was made to approve proposed committee by Polly Dilworth, and amended motion

made by Suzanne Foody to approve proposed committee given no one wants to serve on the

executive board. 2nd was given by Pat Hamill.

Treasurer’s Report: Pat Hamill

Copies of Current Budge vs. Actual Report (1/20/15) including transaction activities were

distributed and discussed.

Hospitality has had more requests this year and a larger staff and is now over budget, but that

is not reflected on the report. Discussion took place that notes need to be listed on report

stating that Hospitality is over budget and where additional funds have been pulled from.

Hospitality budget needs to be increased for next year.

Motion was made by Sharon Totherow to approve budget with amendments discussed. 2nd

was made by Suzanne Foody.

School Store: Sharon Totherow

Has a new account with Sysco, which will provide 75% of items, and orders will be delivered

directly to school store.

Running out of storage space to stock drinks and snacks, and having to shop twice a week

due to storage issues; additional cooler space also needed.

Discussion took place on whether PTSA could move some items into Booster Club closet

attached to school store. Susan Key will discuss options with Jeff Cravens of Booster Club.

Principal’s Report: Charlie Mayfield

Thanked Hospitality for support of recent events.

Announced with waiver of NCLB in place, school will not receive a grade on a Federal

Report Card this year.

Juniors will take the ACT (college readiness) and WorkKeys (career readiness) in the spring

in lieu of previous exit exams.

JL Mann’s School Improvement Council is one of seven finalists for the Dick and Tunky

Riley Award for the best SIC in SC.

School play, “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown,” begins next weekend; tickets are $8.00.

Encouraged all to reach out to members of Legislature and discuss importance of school

funding.

Asked if he could use funds from Technology line item in budget and combine with media

center funds to purchase additional Chromebooks for classroom use. It was agreed that

would be fine.

Guidance: Christie Nachman

Thanked all who donated to two JL Mann families in need at Christmas.

Practice ACT will take place at Mann this Saturday the 24th at 9 AM.

Counselors conducting interest inventories with 9th graders.


11th grade will take WorkKeys and ACT in spring and discuss interest inventories in IGP

meetings starting next month.

Next Guidance Round Table discussion will be February 5th.

Job shadowing will take place in February and forms are on the Guidance link from the JL

Mann home page.

Curriculum night for rising 9th graders will be February 17th.

Student Directories: Susan Key

There was a formatting error between the school and printing company for the directory that

resulted in inaccurate information being listed.

100 or so names were dropped from the mailing list and some families did not receive

directories.

A corrected version of the directory will be sent via email.

Going forward, directories will be digital and save the PTSA money in printing and postage

expenses.

MailMann: Susan Key

The Patriots’ Progress newsletter went to the printer today and will be mailed soon.

MailMann electronic newsletter will be sent Friday the 23rd.

Susan will be checking with committee chairs to confirm business partners and update the

business partners’ logo page of the MailMann.

Hospitality: Suzanne Foody

Staff enjoyed a chili luncheon before Christmas and a soup luncheon will be later this spring.

Any remaining funds will be given to Teacher Appreciation committee to be used toward a

luncheon during that week.

New Tech: Margaret House

New Tech is always looking for community volunteers who are willing to present

information, serve as speakers, consultants and judges. Please contact Jay Mobley at

[email protected] with your interest.

Students in Action (leadership team) are partnering with “Backpack Blessings” as a

community outreach; next school year service hours will be required of all New Tech

students.

Applications for next year are posted on the website; 150 freshman and 30 sophomore

openings.

Informational meetings will be held Jan. 27th, Feb. 9th and March 3rd at 6:30 PM.

Asked about Hospitality assisting with beverages and snacks for visitors, as well as supplies

for next year. It was suggested that a PTSA mini-grant be submitted.

Announcements: Winter calendar listed on agenda.

Meeting was adjourned at 1:09 PM by Susan Key.

Next meeting will take place February 18, 2015 at 12 noon in the media center.



Respectfully submitted,

Polly Dilworth

Recording Secretary

Antonakos Foundation

The vision for the Antonakos Foundation was started by family and friends to honor the legacy of our friends, Melet, Kim, Olivia, Mills, and Ana Antonakos, who lost their lives in a tragic plane crash on July 7, 2013. Melet and Kim were avid volunteers in the community and at our local schools. Olivia, Mills and Ana were students at JL Mann, Beck , and Sara Collins. The foundation was created to provide scholarships to graduating high school seniors. The first recipient of the scholarship fund will be given to a 2015 JL Mann graduate. There are two upcoming events to support the foundation.

COMMUNITY CELEBRATION - Feb. 20 – Adults only – Join us at Embassy Suites for a fun adult evening!

More details and registrations can be found at www.antonakosfoundation.org.

CONTRIBUTE TO THE MAILMANN

The MailMann is a biweekly email designed to keep you up to date on all that is happening at J.L. Mann. Whether it is celebrating our students’ accomplishments, announcing upcoming events, or singing the praises of faculty, everyone is encouraged to use The MailMann as a tool for communicating to the Mann family. If there is any information regarding Mann that you would like to have included, please submit your recommendations to [email protected].

http://www.antonakosfoundation.org/


Your donations will provide teaching curriculum, technology & classroom enrichment materials.

Donated funds also DIRECTLY SUPPORT faculty mini-grants that directly impact students!

In prior years, Friends & Benefactors donations funded:

Promethean Board Products

Graphing Calculators

Laptop Carts

Microscopes

AP Materials

Musical, PE, and Lab Equipment

Art Supplies

Classroom Book Sets

Please fill out the form at the end of this MailMann edition.

Would you like an effortless way to financially support JL Mann?

Do you shop at Bi-Lo? If you said yes to both of these questions then we have a great idea for you!!!

Go the Bi-Lo site and register your Bi-Lo Bonuscard to help JL Mann!!! Here’s how to do it.

1. Click on the following link: http://www.hometowneducationalrewards.com/

2. Click “Sign Up” on the right side of your screen

3. Enter your Bi-Lo Bonuscard number

4. Enter JL Mann Academy’s school code: 54454

5. You’re done and every time you shop, JL Mann accrues points towards computers,

band instruments, etc.

It’s just that easy!! Thank you for supporting JL Mann!

IT’S NOT TOO LATE! Become a JL Mann Friend & Benefactor

http://www.hometowneducationalrewards.com/


Are you interested in volunteering at the J.L. Mann store? THE PATRIOT PANTRY IS STILL LOOKING FOR BREAKFAST VOLUNTEERS

* Breakfast shifts 7:50-8:30 (1st & 2nd Mon, 1st Wed, 2nd Fri) * Lunch shifts: 3rd Wednesday

* Mannchable/Fruit Cup Prep bi-weekly on Wednesday

Souper Tuesday menu!

Every Thursday, the Pantry sells nachos for .75

Email Sharon Totherow at [email protected] if you are interested in any of the above volunteer opportunities.


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