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!
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.
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
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
Our DK kids are having fun learning about graphs!
Some were surveying friends and recording their responses to questions like, "Which are more sour, lemons or lime?" and "Do you like chocolate or candy better?" They used graphs to help collect the data. They also had fun playing "roll a rainbow" to practice their graphing skills.
Some were surveying friends and recording their responses to questions like, "Which are more sour, lemons or lime?" and "Do you like chocolate or candy better?" They used graphs to help collect the data. They also had fun playing "roll a rainbow" to practice their graphing skills.
Our DK students are learning about flowers and plants! They've painted flowers and created a little flower shop for their creations.
Our November and December Supercats were finally celebrated on Friday, after several snow day cancellations!
Want to hear more about what it means to be a Supercat? Listen to the latest episode of Cat Chat and hear directly from some of our Supercats: https://sites.libsyn.com/497938/season-3-episode-10-supercats
Want to hear more about what it means to be a Supercat? Listen to the latest episode of Cat Chat and hear directly from some of our Supercats: https://sites.libsyn.com/497938/season-3-episode-10-supercats
Ms. Gmeiner's DK class had Community Circle time today! They discussed what makes someone a good friend. There are a lot of good little friends in this group!
Frijole Fiesta is BACK at the Hacienda on Portage Road in South Bend.
From March 2-13, students in grades 1-6 will have their Bean Art displayed at Hacienda. On March 12, there will be a giveback night for the Brandywine elementary art program. Students who participated will also receive a coupon for free ice cream!
From March 2-13, students in grades 1-6 will have their Bean Art displayed at Hacienda. On March 12, there will be a giveback night for the Brandywine elementary art program. Students who participated will also receive a coupon for free ice cream!
Mrs. Ramos' kindergarteners were forecasting the weather for the week today!
We're highlighting members of our staff! 🐾
Meet Mitchell Gourlay, Library Attendant at Merritt Elementary. Mitchell has been at Brandywine for three years now, and loves connecting students with educational reading materials.
Mitchell is a new parent to a little boy and the happy husband of a super mom.
Meet Mitchell Gourlay, Library Attendant at Merritt Elementary. Mitchell has been at Brandywine for three years now, and loves connecting students with educational reading materials.
Mitchell is a new parent to a little boy and the happy husband of a super mom.
Yesterday was Cozy Up and Read Day for our first graders!
Preschoolers enjoyed the melting snow yesterday in their froggy suits! Our little learners dressed up in their wet suits and pretended to fish in "Lake Merritt" on the playground. They experimented with leaves, ice, and wood chips to see if things would sink or float!
The Valentine's Day parties at Merritt Elementary were the bee's knees!
Second graders had a special Valentine's Day treat yesterday - they went to Wonderland Cinema in Niles to see Zootopia 2!
