Books teach us how to read, but our friends at the lunch table teach us how to be kind 🐾❤️
Merritt Elementary was rockin' yesterday for March is Reading Month!
The next Coffee & Collaboration with Mr. Walker is April 8 at 5 p.m. at Brandywine Elementary. This is an opportunity to ask questions, share concerns, and hear district updates. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4dgO1KV
Addie understood today's assignment! Today was Dress Like a Rockstar today at Merritt as part of the March is Reading Month celebration! Check out that eye makeup.
Teamwork makes the dream work (and the eggs hop!)
Big thanks to our National Honor Society members for teaming up with the Niles Service League to get things ready for the town’s annual Easter Egg Hunt. Thousands of eggs are officially stuffed and ready to be hidden!
We’re so proud of our NHS students for giving back to the community that gives us so much.
Big thanks to our National Honor Society members for teaming up with the Niles Service League to get things ready for the town’s annual Easter Egg Hunt. Thousands of eggs are officially stuffed and ready to be hidden!
We’re so proud of our NHS students for giving back to the community that gives us so much.
On March 2, Merritt Elementary proudly celebrated the 6th Annual National Social Emotional Learning Day!
To mark the occasion, students and staff decorated individual music notes to create a school-wide banner titled "Music is What Feelings Sound Like." This collaborative project served as a powerful reminder that every person's feelings are valid, and it is the harmony of these diverse emotions that truly builds our community.
To mark the occasion, students and staff decorated individual music notes to create a school-wide banner titled "Music is What Feelings Sound Like." This collaborative project served as a powerful reminder that every person's feelings are valid, and it is the harmony of these diverse emotions that truly builds our community.
It's a new episode of Cat Chat!
Today, we’re turning our attention to a group of staff members who play an essential role in the daily rhythm of our schools, our transportation team.
In today’s episode, we’re talking with members of our transportation department about what a typical day looks like, the work that happens behind the scenes that many people never see, and the relationships they build with students along the way. Listen here: https://sites.libsyn.com/497938/season-3-episode-12-a-ride-with-our-bus-drivers
Today, we’re turning our attention to a group of staff members who play an essential role in the daily rhythm of our schools, our transportation team.
In today’s episode, we’re talking with members of our transportation department about what a typical day looks like, the work that happens behind the scenes that many people never see, and the relationships they build with students along the way. Listen here: https://sites.libsyn.com/497938/season-3-episode-12-a-ride-with-our-bus-drivers
Elaine Starr, Jude Skinner, Norah Skinner, Emma Pomranka, Cooper Saddison, Grant Livengood, Sydney McBrier, and Colby Metz participated in District 6 MSBOA Middle School Honors Band at Andrews University on Monday. All of them learned music and performed it in one day and worked with guest clinicians. Way to go, Bobcats! Great job!
Mrs. Knapp's class celebrated St. Patrick's Day in style last week!
Mr. Severin read them "Leprechaun on the Loose" in the morning. When they returned from specials that afternoon, a sneaky leprechaun had made a huge mess of their classroom and escaped their creative leprechaun traps. He did, however, leave the students some Lucky Charms.
Mr. Severin read them "Leprechaun on the Loose" in the morning. When they returned from specials that afternoon, a sneaky leprechaun had made a huge mess of their classroom and escaped their creative leprechaun traps. He did, however, leave the students some Lucky Charms.
Spring Break is March 30 through April 3!
Attention Senior Parents! Project Graduation is in the process of creating yard signs for Seniors. If you are interested in ordering some, please fill out their Google form: https://bit.ly/3OC5ClY
Reminder: Wednesday, March 25 is a late start.
Last week, a group of Brandywine educators had the opportunity to attend the Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) Technology Conference!
They explored new tools to enhance student learning, discovered tips and tricks to maximize the impact of resources already in use, learned about emerging AI technologies and connected with fellow educators who share a passion for innovation in the classroom.
They explored new tools to enhance student learning, discovered tips and tricks to maximize the impact of resources already in use, learned about emerging AI technologies and connected with fellow educators who share a passion for innovation in the classroom.
The Food Service team at Merritt Elementary has some new gear! Cooper Burdgick, one of our DK students, helped with the design of their new t-shirts!
🐾Character Trait of the Week: HUMOR🐾
Humor means finding joy and lightness in everyday situations and helping others feel happy. It’s about laughing at funny things, sharing jokes, and using laughter to build friendships and spread positivity
Humor means finding joy and lightness in everyday situations and helping others feel happy. It’s about laughing at funny things, sharing jokes, and using laughter to build friendships and spread positivity
Calling all future Bobcats!
It’s almost time for our newest learners to join the Brandywine family. If your little one is turning 5 by September 1, 2026, it’s time for Kindergarten Round-Up! Come meet our amazing teachers, tour the classrooms, and get a head start on the best adventure yet on Wednesday, April 15 at 6 p.m. at Merritt Elementary.
What to bring?
*Immunization records
*Official birth certificate (not a photocopy)
*Proof of residency (current gas, water, electric, trash, or tax bill)
Find out more at: https://www.brandywinebobcats.org/o/mes/page/kindergarten-registration
It’s almost time for our newest learners to join the Brandywine family. If your little one is turning 5 by September 1, 2026, it’s time for Kindergarten Round-Up! Come meet our amazing teachers, tour the classrooms, and get a head start on the best adventure yet on Wednesday, April 15 at 6 p.m. at Merritt Elementary.
What to bring?
*Immunization records
*Official birth certificate (not a photocopy)
*Proof of residency (current gas, water, electric, trash, or tax bill)
Find out more at: https://www.brandywinebobcats.org/o/mes/page/kindergarten-registration
Head high, Bobcats. ❤️🏀
The Final Four for the third time in a row!
The scoreboard might not have gone our way yesterday, but it doesn't change the history this team made. From the first tip-off of the season to the Final Four stage, they've given us a season we will never forget.
The Final Four for the third time in a row!
The scoreboard might not have gone our way yesterday, but it doesn't change the history this team made. From the first tip-off of the season to the Final Four stage, they've given us a season we will never forget.
This Week in Photos!
March is Reading Month! 📚
We're sharing what members of our staff are reading.
Emily Zablocki-Kohler is currently reading "A Traitor in Whitehall" by Julia Kelly.
She says, "Historical fiction for the win!"
We're sharing what members of our staff are reading.
Emily Zablocki-Kohler is currently reading "A Traitor in Whitehall" by Julia Kelly.
She says, "Historical fiction for the win!"
Mrs. Reed's class had special visitors on Wednesday!
The Apple Festival Queens came to their classroom to read for March is Reading Month! It was even more special because Avery, one of Mrs. Reed's students, is Apple Festival Princess! Thanks for coming, Queens!
The Apple Festival Queens came to their classroom to read for March is Reading Month! It was even more special because Avery, one of Mrs. Reed's students, is Apple Festival Princess! Thanks for coming, Queens!
