Our friends in Ms. Gmeiner's DK class are celebrating the upcoming Niles Apple Festival by tearing and gluing paper to make adorable apples! Tearing paper is not only a creative outlet, it’s also a powerful workout for tiny finger muscles, building the strength and pincer grasp needed for writing.
What an unforgettable Saturday at Western Michigan University for some of our band students! Not only did our band students join forces with the Bronco Marching Band for an incredible halftime performance and stand tunes, but Brandywine sent more band students than any other participating school!
Our musicians got a taste of the college marching experience, learning side-by-side with WMU students—and to make it even more special, they shared the field with three of our very own Brandywine alumni!
Our musicians got a taste of the college marching experience, learning side-by-side with WMU students—and to make it even more special, they shared the field with three of our very own Brandywine alumni!
Last week, our fourth graders went to the theatre!
The entire class went on a field trip to see the musical "Between the Lines Jr.," presented by the South Bend Civic Theatre youth program. It was performed at the Bendix Theater in the South Bend Century Center. Our group was specifically chosen by the theatre to attend the play for free! The students loved the show!
The entire class went on a field trip to see the musical "Between the Lines Jr.," presented by the South Bend Civic Theatre youth program. It was performed at the Bendix Theater in the South Bend Century Center. Our group was specifically chosen by the theatre to attend the play for free! The students loved the show!
Here's what's happening this week at Brandywine Community Schools!
View the full schedule at www.brandywinebobcats.org.
View the full schedule at www.brandywinebobcats.org.
Today on #HRProfessionalsDay, we want to give a massive shoutout to our incredible HR team, which consists of one person - Mandy!
To the "team" who manages the chaos, protects the culture, and champions the human behind every job title: thank you. Your work behind the scenes keeps everything running.
To the "team" who manages the chaos, protects the culture, and champions the human behind every job title: thank you. Your work behind the scenes keeps everything running.
Happy NINE-TWO-FIVE Day! ⏰🎶
Our students and staff at Merritt Elementary spent today celebrating the one and only Dolly Parton! From her iconic music to her incredible impact on early childhood literacy, Dolly inspires us all to dream big.
Through her Imagination Library, she has gifted over 200 million free books to children worldwide—showing our students firsthand the power of reading and giving back.
Thank you, Dolly, for helping us work "9 to 5" to make reading fun!
Our students and staff at Merritt Elementary spent today celebrating the one and only Dolly Parton! From her iconic music to her incredible impact on early childhood literacy, Dolly inspires us all to dream big.
Through her Imagination Library, she has gifted over 200 million free books to children worldwide—showing our students firsthand the power of reading and giving back.
Thank you, Dolly, for helping us work "9 to 5" to make reading fun!
This morning, our CTE students had breakfast with industry leaders! Thank you to Alro Steel and Frame Products for chatting with our teachers and students!
This Week in Photos!
A special thanks to Brandywine Pop Warner for cheering our Bobcats on last week!
Dinner is served!
Stop in to Wings Etc. in Niles on Tuesday, October 6 from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. to support Brandywine Student Council! 15% of all pre-tax food and soft drink sales will benefit our Student Council. Be sure to show this flyer to support the cause!
Stop in to Wings Etc. in Niles on Tuesday, October 6 from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. to support Brandywine Student Council! 15% of all pre-tax food and soft drink sales will benefit our Student Council. Be sure to show this flyer to support the cause!
Mrs. Brooks' fifth graders tackled volume this week!
The challenge? Replicate cubes and accurately calculate the total volume of their creations.
The challenge? Replicate cubes and accurately calculate the total volume of their creations.
Homecoming is October 9!
Here are the Spirit Days for both Merritt and Brandywine Elementary and Brandywine Middle/Senior High School.
Brandywine/Merritt
MONDAY - Mellow Monday Comfy Day
TUESDAY-Tuesday Team Gear Favorite Team
WEDNESDAY- Wacky Wednesday Tye Dye/Bright Colors
THURSDAY-Throw on a Hat Thursday
FRIDAY-Fun Friday Maroon & Gold
MSHS
MONDAY-First Class Fashion vs. TSA Comfort
TUESDAY-USA
WEDNESDAY-Flag Day
THURSDAY-Tourist Day
FRIDAY-Maroon & Gold
Here are the Spirit Days for both Merritt and Brandywine Elementary and Brandywine Middle/Senior High School.
Brandywine/Merritt
MONDAY - Mellow Monday Comfy Day
TUESDAY-Tuesday Team Gear Favorite Team
WEDNESDAY- Wacky Wednesday Tye Dye/Bright Colors
THURSDAY-Throw on a Hat Thursday
FRIDAY-Fun Friday Maroon & Gold
MSHS
MONDAY-First Class Fashion vs. TSA Comfort
TUESDAY-USA
WEDNESDAY-Flag Day
THURSDAY-Tourist Day
FRIDAY-Maroon & Gold
First graders in Mrs. Skinner's STEM class had "Working Together Wednesday" today! They worked in groups to build Lego structures while learning teamwork and problem-solving.
Nothing beats those Developmental Kindergarten friendships.
Sharing snacks, mastering the playground, and making core memories before they even know it. The very first friends are forever friends!
Sharing snacks, mastering the playground, and making core memories before they even know it. The very first friends are forever friends!
We have two Brandywine Elementary Bobcats who have tested out of World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) and are now proficient as English learners! WIDA testing is used in schools to measure the English language proficiency of K-12 students who are English learners.
Our students celebrated by grabbing a book from the book vending machine and received a Cat Card for their accomplishment. We are so proud!
Community Circle time!
Our elementary classes have Community Circle time each week to come together as a class and get to know one another. Each student gives an answer to a posed question such as “What is something you are good at?” or "What color of a dragon would you like to have and what would you name it?"
This time gives students the opportunity to be respectful and focused listeners.
Our elementary classes have Community Circle time each week to come together as a class and get to know one another. Each student gives an answer to a posed question such as “What is something you are good at?” or "What color of a dragon would you like to have and what would you name it?"
This time gives students the opportunity to be respectful and focused listeners.
Brandywine Middle/Senior High School will be holding a Community Blood Drive at the Media Center on Thursday, September 24 from 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Appointment are preferred. Call 866-642-5663.
Appointment are preferred. Call 866-642-5663.
The students in Mr. Pomranka's Bobcat Natural Resources class are hard at work, keeping up the middle school courtyard! They've been picking up apples and removing sumac from the overgrowth.
The Bobcat Natural Resources class is connecting environmental science and ecology directly to everyday life, while discovering how simple green habits make a huge impact on our community. #thebrandywinedifference
The Bobcat Natural Resources class is connecting environmental science and ecology directly to everyday life, while discovering how simple green habits make a huge impact on our community. #thebrandywinedifference
Our elementary students celebrated International Dot Day in art class last week! International Dot Day is a global celebration of creativity, courage, and collaboration held every year on or around September 15.
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Homecoming is October 9! The Brandywine Sunshine Committee is selling Homecoming t-shirts. Shirts can be ordered through Wednesday, September 23. The Homecoming theme this year is "Around the World." Order here: https://www.createmytee.com/Join/400371
The proceeds will benefit the Sunshine Committee! The primary purpose of a sunshine fund is to boost staff morale, celebrate major life events, and provide mutual support among teachers and school employees.
