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! 🍃
Copper the therapy dog stopped by Ms. Lovison’s second-grade class this week for some tail-wagging fun! Students gave him treats and rolled his ball — his favorite game!
Students in Ms. Little's DK class had some fun this week getting in to the fall spirit! They went on a nature walk to collect fall leaves, then brought them back to the classroom to compare their colors, sizes, and shapes. After that, students sorted the leaves by color and counted out five for each student to make a leaf crown!
Just out here living our best Bobcat life 😎
Our first graders have been learning all about the human body! They even made their own X-rays of their hands to see what’s inside.
🐾 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
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!
DK students got a little messy last week when they practiced drawing shapes in shaving cream!
We get by with a little help from our friends 🎶
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.
