The Middle School is having their Halloween Dance on October 29 from 7-9 p.m. in the MSHS cafeteria! Students can get tickets for $4 in advance in Mr. McNamara's room 315, or for $5 at the door. Get those costumes ready!
🐾 Introducing the Pawz Patrol! 🐾
Starting next week, Merritt is launching the Pawz Patrol — a group of outstanding second graders nominated by their teachers for consistently showing CATS expectations during arrival and dismissal!
These student leaders will be on the lookout for others demonstrating positive behavior. When they spot someone meeting CATS expectations, they’ll hand out special tickets. Students can turn in their tickets for a chance to win an extra recess at the end of the month!
The Pawz Patrol is part of our school’s PBIS program, and we can’t wait to see our second graders shine as role models and leaders across campus!
Starting next week, Merritt is launching the Pawz Patrol — a group of outstanding second graders nominated by their teachers for consistently showing CATS expectations during arrival and dismissal!
These student leaders will be on the lookout for others demonstrating positive behavior. When they spot someone meeting CATS expectations, they’ll hand out special tickets. Students can turn in their tickets for a chance to win an extra recess at the end of the month!
The Pawz Patrol is part of our school’s PBIS program, and we can’t wait to see our second graders shine as role models and leaders across campus!
On November 4, join us for an evening of learning, playing, and crafting — all about building social emotional skills together!
Learn about:
• Zones of Regulation
• Trails
• Social Emotional Learning
🍔 Grab dinner from local food trucks (open 5:30–7:30)
🎨 Explore hands-on stations (open 6–7)
📘 Take home resources to help your student grow their social emotional skills!
It’s an open house-style event — come when you can, stay as long as you like! RSVP by Monday, October 27 at bit.ly/46YwB0v
Learn about:
• Zones of Regulation
• Trails
• Social Emotional Learning
🍔 Grab dinner from local food trucks (open 5:30–7:30)
🎨 Explore hands-on stations (open 6–7)
📘 Take home resources to help your student grow their social emotional skills!
It’s an open house-style event — come when you can, stay as long as you like! RSVP by Monday, October 27 at bit.ly/46YwB0v
Mrs. Anderson's sixth grade math classes finished their latest project yesterday - building and planning their very own food trucks! In groups, students built a model of their food truck, using proper measurements and a blueprint, while also creating the menu and pricing. Students then made presentations about their food trucks to the teachers and their class.
Congratulations to the Pride of Brandywine Marching Band on their Division 1 rating at District 6 MSBOA Festival Tuesday!
Put me in, Coach!
Our students really enjoyed touring the fire trucks and putting on the uniforms during the Niles Township Fire Department visit last week!
Our students really enjoyed touring the fire trucks and putting on the uniforms during the Niles Township Fire Department visit last week!
Don't forget! Tomorrow is Picture Day at Merritt Elementary!
🎉 Happy National Principals Month! Thank you to the incredible principals who lead with dedication and inspire students every day. Your impact is invaluable!
It's National School Lunch Week and today our kiddos went to China for lunch! The menu included a crowd favorite - orange chicken - along with all of the fixings.
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) serves nearly 30 million children every school day.
DK students got a little messy last week when they practiced drawing shapes in shaving cream!
Our Cross Country team competed at the Lakeland Conference Championship Meet on yesterday. Alison Murray came in 2nd place, earning her an All-Conference medal! Allison Kline (10th place) and Sydney Olson (11th place) (both not pictured) earned Honorable mentions!
🐾 It’s a great day to be a Bobcat!
We’ve got the spirit, the pride, and the best community around. #thebrandywinedifference
We’ve got the spirit, the pride, and the best community around. #thebrandywinedifference
Are you a Veteran? Join us for breakfast on November 11!
We’re proud to honor those who have served our country! Join us for our annual Veterans Day Breakfast as we celebrate and thank the brave men and women who have dedicated their lives to protecting our freedom.
📅 Date: Tuesday, November 11
🕗 Time: 9:30 a.m.
📍 Location: Brandywine Athletic Community Center
Veterans and their family members are welcome — we’d love to show our appreciation with good food, good company, and heartfelt gratitude. RSVP today! https://forms.gle/yjhbVQ6ebPm5NPoD7
We’re proud to honor those who have served our country! Join us for our annual Veterans Day Breakfast as we celebrate and thank the brave men and women who have dedicated their lives to protecting our freedom.
📅 Date: Tuesday, November 11
🕗 Time: 9:30 a.m.
📍 Location: Brandywine Athletic Community Center
Veterans and their family members are welcome — we’d love to show our appreciation with good food, good company, and heartfelt gratitude. RSVP today! https://forms.gle/yjhbVQ6ebPm5NPoD7
We get by with a little help from our friends 🎶
The National School Lunch Week passport continues with Taco Tuesday!
Thank you to our Food Service team for keeping our kids well fed during the school day!
The football team had a great time pumpkin carving last night!
Seniors in Mrs. Starr’s Paychecks to Profits classes spent last week planning for their futures as part of College and Career Month.
They learned about the FAFSA and its importance—even for students not planning to attend college—and discovered scholarships available for those entering the workforce, technical programs, and apprenticeships. Students also received folders and checklists to help them stay organized and on track.
They learned about the FAFSA and its importance—even for students not planning to attend college—and discovered scholarships available for those entering the workforce, technical programs, and apprenticeships. Students also received folders and checklists to help them stay organized and on track.
Reminder: Fall Break is October 17-20. October 17 is a HALF DAY for all students and there will be no school on October 20.
On the November 4 ballot, Brandywine Community Schools will have a Sinking Fund Renewal.
What is a Sinking Fund? A sinking fund for school is a dedicated savings account funded by a voter-approved local property tax (millage) that allows school districts to pay for large capital expenditures like construction, major repairs, technology upgrades, and security improvements.
The levied taxes cannot be used for general operating expenses.
Don't forget to vote, whether you have your absentee ballot, or will be voting in person November 4!
What is a Sinking Fund? A sinking fund for school is a dedicated savings account funded by a voter-approved local property tax (millage) that allows school districts to pay for large capital expenditures like construction, major repairs, technology upgrades, and security improvements.
The levied taxes cannot be used for general operating expenses.
Don't forget to vote, whether you have your absentee ballot, or will be voting in person November 4!
Tomorrow is the Berrien RESA playgroup at Merritt Elementary for kids 0-5.
