Joseph P. Manning Elementary School
Grow - Learn - Thrive Together
                                                                                                                  Ethan d'Ablemont Burnes, Principal

School Parent Council

Like all Boston Public Schools, the Joseph P. Manning Elementary School has a School Parent Council (SPC), which is intended to bring all parents and guardians in the Manning community together to support the school.  Every parent or guardian of a Manning student is automatically a member of the School Parent Council and is encouraged to attend and actively participate in SPC meetings. The SPC works closely with the School Site Council to review the school’s budget, recommend programs, sponsor events, solve problems, and raise funds for special school activities.
Who We Are
The Manning SPC is a highly active, creative, and committed group of new and experienced Manning parents and guardians who meet monthly to identify priorities, plan major social and fundraising events, and receive briefings from the principal, Ethan D’Ablemont-Burnes.  Fundraising has supported such crucial initiatives as the school’s arts program and teacher, SMART board technology for Manning classroom use, and field trip buses for student activities, among many other things.

Mission
  • ​Serve as ambassadors, fostering communication and a sense of community among all parents. 
  • Encourage parent and community volunteerism at school. 
  • Coordinate projects and initiatives that contribute to school goals. 
  • Serve as advisers to other groups in the school.
  • Coordinate fundraising efforts and encourage parents and community members to support Manning fundraisers. 
  • Advocate for the needs of all students at the Manning and throughout BPS.  

​By-Laws
Executive Committee
Co-chairs: Beth Schwartzapfel, Malikka Williams, Amanda Lapham*
Co-Secretaries: Letty Storm, Julia Monturo Larson, Carin Allen*
Co-Treasurers: Victoria Woodward, Gabe Shapiro* (elected to a new 2-year term)
School site council representatives: Hez Norton, Greg Loftus*, Maura Tsongas* 
Fundraising committee co-chairs: Lisa Connor, Laureen Wood
Social media co-chairs: Ian Rea, Andres Plaza
Citywide Parent Council representative & alt: Aimee Rives, Paige Brewster
*Indicates new committee member beginning two year term
Meeting Dates & Minutes
2018 - 2019 School Year Parent Council Meeting Dates:  
  • October 9th, 2018
  • November 13th, 2018
  • December 11th, 2018
  • January 8th, 2019
  • February 12th, 2019
  • March 12th, 2019
  • April 9th, 2019
  • May 14th, 2019
  • June 11th, 2019
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***All meetings will take place at the JP Manning School from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.***

​Archived Meeting Minutes:
2018 - 2019 School Year 2017 - 2018 School Year
Upcoming Events
Next parent council meeting: Tuesday, January 8th, 2019
Craft Night: Friday, January 11th, 2019
​Bingo Night: Friday, February 8th, 2019

Support Our School
The following are a few ways that you can support our programs financially
  • Send cash or check to school with your student to be collected by your student's teacher. Checks should be made out to "JP Manning School Parent Council".
  • Mail a check to the Manning School. The address is JP Manning School, Attn: Parent Council, 130 Louders Lane, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Donate online using DonorBox (click here) 
Documents For Caregivers​
Have an idea, agenda item, feedback or just something you want to share with the Parent Council? Email us!