Thank you to Mrs. Shannon Larry-Burton and Dr. Callie Graham from the Berrien County Health Department for coming out last week to our 9th grade Health class to discuss the harms of vaping.
Our third graders created their own version of the Northern Lights today in Art Class using tissue paper and water — and the results were beautiful!
We love watching their creativity shine!
We love watching their creativity shine!
Ms. Little’s DK class kicked off their Monday morning with some calendar time! Students figured out what day of the week it is, what tomorrow will be, and what yesterday was. They also checked in on the weather outside and reviewed their classroom rules. A great start to a great week!
We're making one last ditch effort to get as many Education Benefit Forms filled out by our families as we can! If you have not filled out this form yet (https://brandywine.familyportal.cloud/benefits/onlyapplying), please do so by Wednesday at midnight. We are able to reopen our numbers for a limited time.
The funding provided by having this form filled out is significant, and includes funding for programs such as:
-Counselors, Interventionists, SROs, Staff Recruitment and Retention
-Professional Development
-Student Conferences
Find the form here: https://brandywine.familyportal.cloud/benefits/onlyapplying
The funding provided by having this form filled out is significant, and includes funding for programs such as:
-Counselors, Interventionists, SROs, Staff Recruitment and Retention
-Professional Development
-Student Conferences
Find the form here: https://brandywine.familyportal.cloud/benefits/onlyapplying
🐾Character Trait of the Week: FAIRNESS🐾
Fairness means treating everyone equally, playing by the rules, and making sure everyone has an opportunity to succeed. It involves honesty and sharing.
Fairness means treating everyone equally, playing by the rules, and making sure everyone has an opportunity to succeed. It involves honesty and sharing.
Brandywine’s Strive 4 a Safer Drive (S4SD) students traveled to Granger Community Church (GCC) to donate their 2nd place prize money of $750 that they earned from last year’s Strive 4 A Safer Drive campaign to Lead Pastor, Dr. Ted Bryant.
S4SD students wanted to give back to GCC’s annual Food Drop to help support those in need within the Michiana area.
S4SD students wanted to give back to GCC’s annual Food Drop to help support those in need within the Michiana area.
Brandywine's District Release enrollment window is now open. District Release forms will be accepted through December 1. The enrollment form is here: https://aptg.co/CsJCjG
As a reminder, District Release is for those who wish to begin attending Brandywine but live in a different school district.
As a reminder, District Release is for those who wish to begin attending Brandywine but live in a different school district.
The Brandywine Transportation Department will be doing a Stuff-A-Bus Food Drive on December 6 at Martin's Supermarkets. They will be accepting food donations to be delivered to the Salvation Army. In addition, they will be placing boxes at each school building to collect donations through December 5 to help them reach their goal.
Donate if you can!
Donate if you can!
Do you provide care and support to a family member or friend who may be elderly, ill, or living with a disability? If so, you are not alone. November is National Caregiver Month and some great resources can be found to support you and your loved ones by going to https://www.caregiveraction.org/toolbox/.
This Week in Photos!
Our DK friends had so much playing in the first snow of the season this week!
High school students attended the MHSAA Sportsmanship Summit on Wednesday in Kalamazoo!
They spent the day learning about sportsmanship from a variety of perspectives — including athletes, coaches, and student sections. Our students came away with new ideas and inspiration to bring back to Brandywine!
They spent the day learning about sportsmanship from a variety of perspectives — including athletes, coaches, and student sections. Our students came away with new ideas and inspiration to bring back to Brandywine!
Did you know? 💡
Berrien County school districts have joined forces to focus on three countywide goals: literacy, math, and belonging — helping every student feel connected to their school community and the resources around them.
From specialized workshops to learning directly from national experts, Brandywine is proud to be part of this collaboration — working together to help students thrive here at home and beyond! #BerrienTHRIVES
Today is World Kindness Day! Fourth grader Ellie shared her kindness with her classmates today by showing a group of them how to do bead art during recess!
Beetlejuice Jr. opens a week from today! There are four opportunities to catch the show: November 20, 21, 22 at 7 p.m. with a special matinee on November 22 at 2 p.m. The show will be at the Brandywine Elementary gym.
There will be a Teen Vaping Awareness Night on Wednesday, November 19 at Niles High School from 6:30 - 8 p.m. All caregivers from the community are invited. It will cover vaping devices and substances, health and development risks, current teen vaping trends, and how to talk to your teen.
Our sixth graders put together baskets of appreciation for two of their rockstar Veterans yesterday — Deputy Duthler and Mr. Mike! Each student wrote a slip of gratitude to include in a special jar, along with red, white, and blue treats and drinks. 💙❤️🤍
We’re so thankful for their service and dedication to our community!
We’re so thankful for their service and dedication to our community!
IMPORTANT!! It has come to our attention that we are missing many Education Benefit Forms from our families. Not having these submitted to the state could potentially cause a significant decrease in funding, lunch programs, and more. Please, if you have not filled out this form yet, regardless of if you think you qualify, we ask that you fill it out by a 7 p.m. deadline tonight. We appreciate your quick response in this matter.
Find the form here, it will take 5 minutes. https://brandywine.familyportal.cloud/benefits/onlyapplying
Sixth grade students met for a lunchtime Chess Club last week!
Merritt Elementary has been honored by the Michigan Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MiMTSS) Technical Assistance Center for its outstanding work meeting the needs of all learners during the 2024–2025 school year.
This recognition highlights Brandywine’s dedication to using data to guide instruction and to building strong systems of support that help every student succeed.
Merritt Elementary earned recognition in two categories:
* MTSS Data Utilization Award (Behavior): For effectively collecting and using data to guide decisions and improve student outcomes.
* MTSS Implementation and Impact Award: Silver recognition for both Tier 1 Behavior and Tier 2 Behavior, celebrating evidence-based practices that create a positive, proactive school environment.
Well done to our staff at Merritt Elementary!
This recognition highlights Brandywine’s dedication to using data to guide instruction and to building strong systems of support that help every student succeed.
Merritt Elementary earned recognition in two categories:
* MTSS Data Utilization Award (Behavior): For effectively collecting and using data to guide decisions and improve student outcomes.
* MTSS Implementation and Impact Award: Silver recognition for both Tier 1 Behavior and Tier 2 Behavior, celebrating evidence-based practices that create a positive, proactive school environment.
Well done to our staff at Merritt Elementary!
