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Ms. Gmeiner's class celebrated reading Thumbelina last week by making tiny fairy gardens in the outdoor classroom!

Merritt Elementary was rockin' yesterday for March is Reading Month!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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!

Second graders recently finished their Human Bodies and Nutrition domain! They had a "Healthy Bodies" Day where they "ate the rainbow" and did some exercising!

Rock & Read Family Reading Night last night was a rockin' success! Families gathered to read together in honor of March is Reading Month! Thank you to everyone who came!

Special thanks to Partnership for Children for providing popcorn and a Photo Booth, and to Pop & Fizz for being there with their sodas.

Ms. Gmeiner's DK class celebrated the end of their seeds and plants unit with a fruit and veggie tasting on Friday! Students tried everything from tomatoes (not a favorite), to mango, to kiwi, to broccoli. They loved being brave and trying new things, and using all of their senses.

Thank you to State Representative Brad Paquette for being our guest reader today at Merritt Elementary for March is Reading Month!

First graders just finished up their study of the History of Earth! To end their unit, they became geologists and paleontologists, digging for fossils and rocks! Chocolate chip cookies make for perfect earth layers, and the chips make perfect rocks!

DK's Flower Shop is open for business just in time for Spring!

We're highlighting members of our staff! 🐾

Meet Amanda Janke, 1st Grade Teacher at Merritt Elementary! Ms. Janke has a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and this is her 10th year teaching at Brandywine. The best part of her day includes seeing coworkers, students (current and previous), and her son everyday at school! Her son is currently in DK at Brandywine. She also has two calico cats- Padmè and Ahsoka.

Thank you for all that you do, Ms. Janke!

Kindergarten was transformed into a kingdom recently as our kindergarteners explored the world of Kings and Queens!

Our little monarchs discovered that kings and queens are born into special royal families, their role is to rule the kingdom and look after their people, and that there are still some kings and queens in other countries today.

Friday fun with friends!

Preschoolers had a glow in the dark dance party yesterday to celebrate their good behavior!

Merritt Elementary is Rocking and Reading for March is Reading Month! This week they dressed up as "country music." Yeehaw!

Merritt Elementary is having Rock & Read Family Reading Night to celebrate March is Reading Month on March 16 from 6-7 p.m.

Families are invited to come to spend some time reading, relaxing, and rocking out together!

There will be a special guest reader/musician, popcorn snacks, photo booth, and Pop & Fizz sodas (available for purchase). The Scholastic Book Fair will be open, too! RSVP HERE: https://bit.ly/4r9INnm