Our DK friends had so much playing in the first snow of the season this week!
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
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!
Check out the VIP Lunch Bunch! Some of our second grade students spent the classroom money they earned to buy lunch in the classroom with their friends and teachers! Students participate in the "classroom economy," meaning they earn money for good choices, turning in homework, their classroom job, and more!
Heading into the weekend like...
On Tuesday night, we hosted a Social-Emotional Social 💙
Families joined us for an evening of learning, playing, and crafting focused on building important social-emotional skills.
Students and families explored topics like:
🧠 Zones of Regulation
🚶♀️ Trails
💬 Social-Emotional Learning
It was a wonderful night of connection, creativity, and growth!
Families joined us for an evening of learning, playing, and crafting focused on building important social-emotional skills.
Students and families explored topics like:
🧠 Zones of Regulation
🚶♀️ Trails
💬 Social-Emotional Learning
It was a wonderful night of connection, creativity, and growth!
Our second graders are exploring the world of Greek mythology! 🏺✨ They’ve been learning about legendary heroes, mighty gods and goddesses, and the stories that have been told for thousands of years. It’s been an adventure full of creativity, curiosity, and imagination!
Wrestling Club starts next Tuesday for all students grades 2-6. The Club is every Tuesday and Thursday through December 18 from 7-8 p.m. in the Wrestling Room at Brandywine Middle/Senior High School. Students will learn how to wrestle and have a chance to wrestle with their peers. No sign up is required.
Questions? Contact Coach Pomranka at rpomranka@brandywinebobcats.org
Questions? Contact Coach Pomranka at rpomranka@brandywinebobcats.org
Living our best recess life!
🎃🍂 Our Merritt Elementary classrooms were full of fall fun during this year’s Harvest Parties! Students celebrated the season with games, crafts, treats, and lots of smiles. A big thank-you to our staff and parent volunteers who helped make the day so special!
It’s almost Election Day! Brandywine’s sinking fund renewal is up for a vote—be sure to cast your ballot on November 4.
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.
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.
Today marks the kickoff of the Partnership for Children Coffee Sleeve Campaign at 2nd & Main in Downtown Niles! ☕✨
For just $1, you can purchase a coffee sleeve designed by one of our talented elementary students. Even better—local businesses will match every purchase, multiplying your support!
Next time you grab your latte to go, pick up a sleeve and help support our students throughout the month of November. Let’s show our community spirit, one coffee at a time!
For just $1, you can purchase a coffee sleeve designed by one of our talented elementary students. Even better—local businesses will match every purchase, multiplying your support!
Next time you grab your latte to go, pick up a sleeve and help support our students throughout the month of November. Let’s show our community spirit, one coffee at a time!
Our preschool kiddos had their Harvest Party yesterday! They played games, colored pictures, made messes with pumpkins and dressed up in adorable costumes!
Deputy McG has an extra pair of eyes helping her out today!
Our DK students have been busy exploring pumpkins and gourds as part of their math learning. They compared sizes, sorted by shape and color, and even measured and weighed them!
Pumpkin Book Reports are complete at Merritt Elementary! 🎃 Students brought their favorite book characters to life with some seriously creative pumpkin art!
The Merritt Scholastic Book Fair is this week, through Friday, October 31!
Pamphlets have been sent home with more information. If you would like to set up a Book Fair eWallet for your student, please visit Merritt's Book Fair homepage at: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/merrittelementaryschool1
Pamphlets have been sent home with more information. If you would like to set up a Book Fair eWallet for your student, please visit Merritt's Book Fair homepage at: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/merrittelementaryschool1
Students in Mrs. High's preschool class have been enjoying the outdoor classroom at Merritt! They have measured the size of the tree, taken nature walks on the trail, and played in the pavilion.
Don't forget to RSVP by tomorrow! 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
It was a rainy day the other day, but that didn’t stop our kindergarteners from exploring nature in STEM class! Instead of a nature walk, they traced leaves to study their veins and patterns — and had so much fun watching the details appear on their paper! 🍃
