Friday, March 25 - Monday, April 4 Classes Resume Tuesday, April 5 Office Hours: Friday, March 25 - School Closed Monday, March 28 - Friday, April 1
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday, April 4 - Teacher Inservice 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Classes Resume Tuesday, April 5
Have a fantastic Spring Break! 
It is time to start thinking about class placement for the 2016-2017 school year. Each year parents are asked to fill out a Class Placement Questionnaire to provide input about how to best address their child’s academic and social development through the class placement process. Click here to complete the Class Placement Questionnaire now. All questionnaires are due by Friday, April 18.
Get the Word Out! It's An Unusual Year!
For the first time in many years, there are still a few openings in our kindergarten class for the 2016-17 school year. If you know of a family who is looking for a great kindergarten program for their child, please encourage them to contact the Admission Office at 243.6659. They can ask for Madonna or Emily, and we would be happy to give them a tour and talk about the admission process. 
Each year the Manzano Day School Parents' Association sponsors a $5000 Teacher Fellowship Award. The award provides a unique opportunity for professional and personal development for the faculty of Manzano Day School in a way that will also benefit the students. Interested faculty members prepare and present their application to the Teacher Fellowship Committee who then determine the award winner. This year there were three applications submitted. The final selection this year was made very difficult due to the passion and preparation displayed by the faculty that applied. The Manzano Day School Parents' Association is pleased to announce that Dr. Annie Nash for her project "Wheels of Courage for Beads of Courage" is the recipient of the 2015-2016 Teacher Fellowship Award. We would also like to thank each of the faculty members who took the time to participate this year and we wish you the best of luck with future applications. The 2015-2016 TFA Committee is Marron Lee Nelson, Emily Fine, Erica Forde, Jennifer Scrivner and Jessica Carothers.
Family Fitness Night Manzano Day School (2nd Grade) will be hosting a Family Fitness Night on Tuesday, April 26 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the gym. Our goal is to promote awareness of good health and physical fitness through the exchange of information, presentations, informal talks and group activities. Please join us and bring your family and friends. The first 75 families will receive a free jump rope (1 per family). Hope to see everyone there.
For more information contact Liz Hausenfleck at lhausenfleck@manzanodayschool.org or Jesse Armijo at jarmijo@manzanodayschool.org.
Are you looking for a safe, fun, and healthy environment for your child during the summer? We have a solution for you: The Extended Day SUMMER Childcare Program! When school is out for the summer and parents are at work, children need a safe place to participate in structured activities with their friends and supportive adults. The Extended Day SUMMER Childcare Program will be held in the Growney Assembly Center (G.A.C.) on the Manzano Day School campus. The Extended Day SUMMER Childcare Program is offered during three separate blocks for your convenience: | Block I: May 31-June 3 ~ 7:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. Block II: July 18-August 5 ~ 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Block III: August 8-August 12 ~ 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.; 2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
(Before and After The Challenger Sports Soccer Camp!) | For more information about The Extended Day SUMMER Childcare Program, please contact Fran Fernandez at 243-6659 ext. 420 or via email at ffernandez@manzanodayschool.org.   Looking for an EXCITING Summer Soccer Camp for your child? Register your child today for the Challenger Sports British Soccer Camp and join the International Team of Coaches to learn the Challenger Way! It will be held August 8th-12th at Manzano Day School and will take place the week before school starts. This camp is open for all students from 3 years old to 14! This soccer camp will feature the NEW 1,000 Touches Curriculum, packed with practices designed to improve individual ball control, foot-skills, fakes, moves, juggling, and core techniques in a fun and encouraging learning environment! Also, The Extended Day SUMMER Childcare Program is available before and after the soccer camp each day! For more information about The Challenger Sports Soccer Camp, please contact Fran Fernandez at 243-6659 ext. 420 or via email at ffernandez@manzanodayschool.org.  Would your child like to learn how to play Chess while having fun? If the answer is YES, then this workshop is perfect for your kiddo! All Kindergarten through Fifth Grade students are welcome to join in on the fun! This workshop is for beginners and not designed for students who already know how to play Chess. Students will learn the names of the pieces, how the pieces move, how to record movements for tournament play, learn basic strategies, and, most importantly, have FUN! Each student will receive their own portable Chess Board and pieces! Students will be instructed by our very talented and wonderful Fourth Grade Teacher and Chess Team Captain, Mr. Rob Aikman!
Workshop Dates: WEDNESDAYS -- 3:45-4:45 p.m. -- April 6, 13, 20; 27; May 4, 11
Sessions for Kindergarten -7th Grade Alumni
Refer an Alum - Get a free Fenton T-shirt!
July 7-10 Alumni Super Weekend July 12-14 Kindergarten & 1st Grades July 18-22 2nd & 3rd Grades (2 spots left!) July 25-29 4th & 5th Grades August 1-5 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grades
Fenton Ranch: Taking Joy in Learning to the Great Outdoors Click on the link to sign up now:
Manzano Day School S.T.E.M. Fair Families in Pre-k - 3rd grade now is the time to sign your child up for the S.T.E.M. Fair. This year's science fair will be a S.T.E.M. Fair. Student projects may explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Math or any combination of these disciplines. Participation is voluntary.
Manzano Day School S.T.E.M. Fair
Who: Any student in grades Pre-k - 3rd. They may participate individually or as part of a team with siblings or friends in grades Pre-k-3rd. When: April 6, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon Where: Growney Assembly Center at Manzano Day School What: Students will share their project with individuals from the Albuquerque community that are interested in S.T.E.M. education, including professionals, college students, educators and other science enthusiasts. Students will receive a personalized letter from this individual sharing what they enjoyed about the presentation, a colorful participation ribbon and a photo of them with their "judge". How: Students must register for this event. They can register or cancel their participation up until April 3. Click on the following link to register. Please email me directly to cancel or change your topic.
Register for S.T.E.M. Fair here:
Where do you start? I suggest the Science Buddies website. There are hundreds of project ideas that can be sorted by topic, difficulty, time required, cost and material availability. www.sciencebuddies.com
For more information, contact Science Coordinator, Stephanie Dobbie, at sdobbie@manzanodayschool.org, 243-6659 ext. 410, or visit the Science Lab page of the school's website. 
Parent Volunteers are needed to help with the S.T.E.M. Fair. Volunteers will be helping to set up display boards and organizing students as they come and go from the GAC during presentations.
The following time slots are available: April 6, 7:15 am - 8:45 am (Set up) April 6, 8:30 - 11:30 am April 12, 7:15 am - 8:45 am (Set up) April 13, 8:30 - 11:30 am April 13, 11:00 - 2:00 pm
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Are you thinking about what your child will be doing this summer? Manzano Day School’s Summer Discovery stimulates creative and critical thinking for all students, ages 3 1/2 to 11.
All of our Summer Discovery classes receive lessons in gardening, art, movement and dance, math, reading, cooking, and world studies! Weekly field trips or engaging presentations and “Wet Water Wednesdays” allow your child the chance to explore new ideas and have fun!
The 5-day-a-week programs are $960 for the 6-week session (Monday-Friday).
We also have a 3-day program for the 3 1/2 - 5 year-olds (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) $750 for the 6-weeks.
Before and After Care (8:00 - 9:00 a.m. & 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. ) is also available. (Additional fees apply.)
Don’t forget! We are now offering programs for entering 4th and 5th grade students!
Click on the link to sign up now: Contact program director, Keith Laffler, for more details. klaffler@manzanodayschool.org or 243-6659 x307 | 
What do you see when you look in the mirror? Do you put yourself down or are you satisfied? Body image is how you see and feel about your physical appearance. As early as first grade, children report concerns and preoccupation with weight and body shape. With regard to girls, 80% of girls in grade three through six report bad feelings about their bodies. Girls are often overly concerned with body shape and weight judging themselves by their looks, appearance and level of thinness. 25% of elementary school age boys are dissatisfied with their bodies. Boys are often concerned with the size and strength of their body. Since 1998, the use of anabolic steroids has increased 50% among youth in an effort to achieve unrealistic body image standards. Children with negative thoughts about their bodies frequently report feelings of depression, insecurity, and anxiety. Also, they are prone to eating disorders. Here are some tips to help your children develop a healthy body image: 1. Focus on INNER strengths, not on appearance. List three inner qualities you like the best about yourself. Think of two more qualities you want to develop. 2. Accept that your body is growing. Its shape, weight and height will be different with each stage. 3. Stop the negative “self talk”, such as “I’m too tall” or “I’m not tall enough”. Instead, compliment yourself. 4. Eat a well balanced diet filled with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and protein. Skipping meals deprives growing bodies of necessary nutrients. 5. Exercise regularly in an enjoyable way, regardless of size. 6. Think critically about unrealistic media messages. 7. Create a list of people you admire who have contributed to your life or the world. Was their appearance important to their success and accomplishment? Remember, we can’t always change the way we look, but we can change the way we think about how we look. From the Admission Office For the 2016-2017 School Year!
FROM THE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE Manzano Day School's Founder - Ruth Hanna McCormick Simms We will celebrate Founder’s Day on April 5 at an all-school assembly. Manzano Day school was founded by a very interesting woman of vision and leadership. Ruth Hanna McCormick Simms started Manzano Day School because she was concerned what kind of an education her daughter and her friends’ daughters would receive in the “wilds” of New Mexico. Her goal was to prepare students for higher education and lifelong learning. In September 1938, Mrs. Simms opened the doors to Manzano Day School which was located at 1425 Central in a building called Huning Castle. There were 38 students and 3 faculty members. Grades were from K through 7th. Tuition was $7.00 a month for K and $10.00 a month for other grades. In 1941 Mrs. Simms found and purchased La Glorieta which was once a Spanish hacienda. The first inhabitants of this property were in 1662. During the Civil War, Confederate soldiers used La Glorieta for their headquarters. The hacienda was owned by several families before it became Manzano Day School. Two of its residents, Harvey and Erna Ferguson became well known authors. Much of La Glorieta has been renovated with the help of many Manzano Day School parents and friends and is on the National Register of Historic Places. La Glorieta is considered the heart of Manzano Day School. Mrs. Simms passed away in 1944 but her efforts in education still exist today with the ever growing Manzano Day School. She believed in and supported quality education for the young. She would be happy to know that Joy in Learning® is still celebrated at our school and that Manzano Day School continues to expand on her original vision of preparing students for the future. Annual Fund gifts support every aspect of Manzano Day School life.
Annual Fund Gifts & Pledges: $116,313 Parent Participation: 82% Faculty & Staff Participation:100% Trustee Participation:100% Thank YOU for your gift! 
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| 03/25/2016 | Good Friday - School Closed | | | | 03/29/2016 | Spring Break - No School | | | | 03/30/2016 | Spring Break - No School | | | | 03/31/2016 | Spring Break - No School | | | -
| 04/01/2016 | Spring Break - No School | | | | 04/04/2016 | Teacher Inservice - No School | | | | 04/06/2016 | S.T.E.M. Fair - Grades Pre-k - 3rd | | | | 04/13/2016 | S.T.E.M. Fair - Grades 4th & 5th | | | | 04/15/2016 | Yummies for Tummies - Hosted by 3rd Grade after school | | | | 04/29/2016 | Cultural Celebration - Spain | | | -
| 05/20/2016 | Lower School Play Day | | | | 05/25/2016 | Last Day of School | | | | 05/30/2016 | Memorial Day - School Closed | | | -
| 07/04/2016 | Independence Day - SCHOOL CLOSED | | | | 07/04/2016 | Independence Day - School Closed | | |
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