Manteno Elementary School Makerspace
 
Parents and Community Members,
 
We have created our vision at Manteno Elementary School creating a space dedicated to STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts and Math) and provide students with opportunities to work collaboratively, experiment, tinker, explore through inquiry, and problem-solve.  Within the space, we incorporate a range of materials from low-tech arts and crafts to high-tech software and electronics for students of all grade levels.  
Working with our PTO
Over the years, our PTO has been gracious in supporting our classrooms and students.  They have provided items such as: novels, STEM bin activities, Makerspace room activities, and flexible seating options.  
Please help us with keeping our Makerspace room functioning.  We are need of the following materials:
  1. Art materials
  2. Building Stations (i.e. Legos, K’Nex, Blocks, Cardboard, and various other materials)
  3. Tech and Engineering Stations (i.e. Little Bits, Spheros, coding tools, Chromebooks/tablets)
 
Our list of ideas is always evolving.   Any support is welcomed and appreciated! We hope the Makerspace creates a community of “makers” at Manteno Elementary. Thank you for your support - it is what makes Manteno Elementary School  such an amazing place!

PTO Scholarship

Deadline to turn in applications is  April 16, 2021.  You can drop them off at the High School on Mondays between 10 am and 1 pm, or fax them to Sue at 815-478-4435, or mail them to Sue Casagrande, 4018 W 6940N Road, Bourbonnais, IL 60914.  Please visit our "forms" page for the application.

Walkathon - Cancelled

Our 2021 walkathon has been cancelled until the next school year.
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Toner and Ink Recycling

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Please continue to send your empty or unused toner and ink cartridges to the school office.  We recycle them and earn money to provide additional funds for classroom supplies.  If you would like us to pick your cartridges up, email Sue at mcasa888@gmail.com. ​​

PTO Garden Flags

We're selling Manteno Spirit Garden Flags!
​Contact Kristen at kristen_culich@yahoo.com and we'll take your order!  Flags cost $5 each, measure 12" x 18", and are white on purple.  
​They'll look great in your yard!

Take a Look at PTO Support in Action!

Committee Members

President: 
Middle School Vice President:
Elementary School Vice President:
Early Childhood Vice President:
Treasurer:
Secretary:
Kristen Culich
Kelly Donnelly
Kelly Donnelly
Kelly Donnelly
Sue Casagrande
​Maureen Lee