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

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