Merrill Elementary School

Our Johnathan Rand Fundraiser is going strong. Let's keep the momentum going! We have raised over $900 so far and are getting closer to reaching our goal of $1,500! Reminder: Students may pay $1 to wear pjs, wear a hat, vote for the Principal challenge, and have popcorn (Mon, Wed, Fri - for popcorn). #VandalPride #WeAreMerrill

Greetings, Book Blast adventurers! We are nearing the end of our book drive, but there’s still time to earn books on your Treasure Map booklist. Who helped their teacher earn free classroom supplies and books this week? Our first shopping spree winner is Mrs. Pildner's 1st grade class! Congratulations Mrs. Pildner! Don't lose momentum now! Register tonight and help your teacher!

Congratulations to our final Treasure Chest winner - Anna Welke! The Book Blast is going strong as we approach these last few days of the event. It’s not too late to complete your Treasure Map, earn your 3 prizes, and help your child’s teacher earn a shopping spree to purchase books and supplies for the classroom! When 60% of the classroom students register and invite 10+ friends and family members, that teacher will earn a $100 shopping spree. If ALL the classroom students invite 10+ friends and family members, the teacher will earn a $200 shopping spree. Visit http://bookblast.booksarefun.com/MerrillES48637 to participate! #booksarefun #bookblast #bookblastadventures #giveliteracy #kids #read

Save the Date! Preschool and Kindergarten Round-up will be Thursday, February 29th from 5:30pm-6:30pm at Merrill Elementary. All future Preschool and Kindergarten students will receive a Vandal swag bag at round-up night! Please take a moment to fill out the pre-registration form: https://forms.gle/p5NCHkoTGrQ767C18

Power up! Our 2nd & 3rd Book Blast Treasure Chest winners are Lucas O'Hare and Jozie Lawrence! Congratulations! Did you know that Book Blast contributions help ensure all our students receive books? After your student earns all 10 books from the book list, additional contributions help provide more books for all our students, classrooms, and the library. Your involvement makes a world of difference! #booksarefun #literacy #bookblastadventures #readingrules

Checkpoint achieved! The 1st winner of the Book Blast Treasure Chest is Henry Ciszewski. Congratulations! Now, more treasure awaits ahead…. If you haven’t yet, register and enter contact info for 10+ people to support your adventurer’s home library and for the chance to unlock the next Treasure Chest. bookblast.booksarefun.com/MerrillES48637 #readingadventure #literacymatters #booksaretreasure #BooksAreFun

Wow - our Book Blast is off to a great start! Congratulations to Lilly Fink for winning our first drawing prize: the iPad! Our quest to level up our readers has never been so much fun! We’re blasting through our adventure to earn as many books as possible for our students. Register now and invite 10+ contacts to be entered into the drawings for our Treasure Chests! #booksarefun #bookraiser #bookblastadventures #ipad #treasure

Last Call for Pie Orders! Please place all orders by Tuesday 2/20/2024. Thank you for your support!

Merrill Elementary Families - Don't miss out on the chance to win an iPad and other amazing prizes! (No purchase necessary, just simply register and invite 10 friends and family members) ATTENTION: We are giving away an iPad tomorrow! Act now! Simply invite 10+ friends and family members TONIGHT to support our Book Blast and your student will have a chance to win. Don't miss this golden opportunity! If you haven’t already, register here: http://bookblast.booksarefun.com/MerrillES48637 #bookblastadventures #literacymatters #booksarefun #bookblast @go.booksarefun

Book Blast begins today! All you have to do is invite 10+ friends and family members to earn 3 awesome prizes and a chance to win one of four Treasure Chests or an iPad! Visit http://bookblast.booksarefun.com/MerrillES48637 and unlock treasure. It takes just 7 minutes TONIGHT. #BookBlast #UnlockTheTreasure. The first 60 to register and invite 10+ friends and family members will receive the 3 prizes the very next day! Any student who qualifies after that will still receive the 3 prizes after the event. #bookblastadventures #booksarefun #VandalPride #WeAreMerrill

Yesterday, our 4th grade students had a presentation on dairy cows through the Adopt-a-Cow program. The students learned how the cows are taken care of, what they eat, and they adopted a cow named, Nyla. They will be getting updated each month on Nyla's growth and incorporating it into their lessons. #VandalPride #WeAreMerrill

Elementary students are 100 days smarter today! We had a blast celebrating our 100th day of school with fun activities and lots staff & students dressing up!

🌍 Attention, Merrill Elementary adventurers! Our Book Blast event starts NEXT WEEK where we will set off in search of treasure to build our students' home libraries. Follow the steps on the Treasure Map coming home next week to embark on an epic quest to earn exciting prizes and books. 🗺️🌟 @go.booksarefun #bookblastadventures #bookblast #booksarefun #literacy

5th graders earned a board game day for meeting their goals on ExactPath!

Congratulations to the Kindergarten classes for winning the Silver Spoon this week by displaying positive PBIS characteristics in the cafeteria!

Merrill Elementary Fundraiser - Help us bring Johnathon Rand to our school! Starting Monday Feb 5th, students can pay $1 to wear a hat, wear pajamas, have popcorn (Monday & Friday only) and back by popular demand - The Principal Challenge, with exciting new options: a chance to slime the principal, costumed karaoke performance by Barbie (aka Mrs. Zimmerman) or she will dye her hair Vandal Pride colors! *Fundraising will go through February or until our goal of $1,500 is met.

🌍 Attention, Merrill Elementary Adventurers! Our Book Blast event starts Feb 13, where we will set off in search of treasure to build our students' home libraries. Follow the steps on the Treasure Map coming home soon to embark on an epic quest to earn exciting prizes and books. 🗺️🌟 @go.booksarefun #bookblastadventures #bookblast #booksarefun #literacy #VandalPride #WeAreMerrill **Watch for materials to come home with your child to build their home library!

Congratulations Merrill! After months of exercising more and eating healthier, their commitment to themselves and their school’s Step Up & BWell Team has earned them a place at the winner’s event! The students prize is a free night of celebration and fun! Students will be able to attend a Spirit Hockey Game featuring Red Wing Alumni! Thank you to Mrs. Lauren Robinson who has been an integral part of inspiring students to achieve personal wellness! See the flyer below if you would like to purchase tickets to join in the celebration!

Hello Vandal Families: Due to the winter storm warning that will go into effect between 10 am and noon tomorrow which is expected to produce hazardous road conditions, Merrill Community Schools is closing Friday, January 12, 2024. All of Friday's evening activities and sports practices will be cancelled as well. We hope this Michigan winter storm gives you a chance to kick back, cuddle up and relax. Most importantly stay safe and warm our there, Vandals! #WeAreMerrill #VandalPride

Students had a blast during our first snowfall on Tuesday! Friendly reminder to make sure your child has appropriate winter gear so they can enjoy these snowy recesses.