Welcome to John A. McManus Elementary Website!
988 East Avenue - Chico, CA 95926
530-891-3128 / FAX 530-891-3130
Principal - Laurie DeBock Click here for a map
You can reach us 24 hours a day through our Voice Mail system. Just go to our Staff List to identify phone extension numbers. Please contact the Attendance Clerk to notify us of any absences, be sure to include student name, room number, teacher, date of absence and the reason for the absence.
The staff at McManus School welcomes you to another year of exciting learning. We are dedicated to the goal of providing an education that helps develop the full potential of each child. We look forward to working closely with you to ensure that your child has a positive year. With your help and support we will be successful.
New!! Effective January 1, 2012, all children under age 8 must be properly buckled into a car seat or booster in the back seat. Children age 8 and older may use the vehicle seat belt if it fits properly, with the lap belt low on the hips touching the upper thighs and the shoulder belt crossing the center of the chest. Children who are not tall enough for proper fit must ride in a booster or car seat.
Individual students are recognized with certificates for achieving Reader Certification levels
Individual students who read one million words will be recognized as part of the Millionaire's Club and be invited to lunch with Principal Laurie DeBock.
All students at John McManus are challenged to help the entire school meet the goal of reading 50,000,000 words or more. Check out the widget on the school home page and library page to keep track.
Kindergarten, First, Second, & Third Grade students will start by trying to achieve Ready Reader status and then move on to the next level.
Fourth through Sixth Grade students will start by trying to achieve AdvancedReader status and then move on to the next level.
Here Is What You Need To Get A Certificate At Each Level:
Ready Reader
Accumulate 5 AR points on books Read To, Read With, and/or Read Independently.
Independent Reader
Read independently and pass Reading Practice quizzes for 3 books at a 1.2 book level or higher. Accumulate 10 points. Points may include books Read To and/or Read With, but only the three books read independently at a 1.2 level or higher count toward the three-book goal. Points earned for Ready Reader are not included.
Rising Reader
Read independently and pass Reading Practice quizzes for 3 books at a 1.6 book level or higher. Accumulate 10 points in independent reading. Only the books read independently at a 1.6 level count toward the three-book goal.
Super Reader
Read independently and pass Reading Practice Quizzes for 3 books at a 2.0 book level or higher worth 1 or more points each.
Advanced Reader
Read independently and pass Reading Practice quizzes for 3 books at a 3.0 book level or higher worth 2 or more points each.
Star Reader
Read independently and pass Reading Practice quizzes for 3 books at a 4.0 book level or higher worth 4 or more points each.
Classic Reader
Read independently and pass Reading Practice quizzes for 3 books at a 6.0 level or higher worth 7 or more points each.
