Merryhill School News
November 8, 2019
Positive Proof - Tuesday, November 12
Thanksgiving Feasts
Our Thanksgiving Feasts will be held on November 20th for all students in the Preschool building and on November 21st for all students in the Elementary building (including Mrs. Collins' and Mrs. White's Pre-Kindergarten classes). Please see your child's teacher for your child's specific lunch times. Parents are welcome to join us for lunch that day if you are interested.
Mark your calendar - Shopping Day / Cookies with Santa
We will be hosting a Parent Shopping Day on Saturday, December 7th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. You will be able to drop your children off with us for the morning for you to get your holiday shopping and errands done while your children are here with us having a fun morning full of activity! Lunch will be included for the children. The cost will be $25/child ($45 for two siblings and $60 for three or more siblings).
We will also have Cookies with Santa on Thursday, December 19th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Your family can come have cookies, activities, and get to visit and take pictures with a special guest!
Fundraiser Delivery / Prizes
Our fundraiser products will be delivered and available for pick up on Thursday, November 14th after 2:00 p.m. Please be sure to pick your items up in the gym that afternoon and be reminded that we do not have the ability to store any refrigerated items overnight.
For those students that earned the limo ride, that will be on Tuesday, December 3rd and will include pizza lunch at CiCi's. The Jungle Patrol will be on Tuesday, December 17th at 9:00 a.m.; students that did not earn the Jungle Patrol prize will have the ability to purchase a stuffed animal as well. Order forms will come home closer to time.
Upcoming Save the Dates
- November 25-27 - Thanksgiving Break - no instructional classes (open normal hours)
- November 28-29 - Thanksgiving holidays - school closed
- December 6 at 3:00 p.m. - Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and First Grade holiday program
- December 7 - Parent Shopping Day 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Registration forms coming home soon!
- December 9-13 - Snow Time Shop
- December 13 at 3:00 p.m. - 2nd - 6th Grade holiday program
- December 19 6:30-7:30 p.m. - Cookies with Santa
- December 20 - Holiday parties / Book exchange
- December 20 - Early dismissal (elementary) at 11:00
- December 23-January 6 - Winter Break (school open normal hours with the exception of December 24, 25, 31 and January 1)
- December 24 and 25 - School closed for Christmas Eve / Christmas
- December 31 - School closes at 4:30 p.m.
- January 1 - School closed for New Year's Day
- January 7 - First day of academic classes
Illness Guidelines
- Fever over 100.4 degrees
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Undiagnosed rashes
- Any other virus/communicable disease that the doctor's note states should be excluded
Please remember that students should be fever, vomiting, or diarrhea free for 24 hours before returning to school.
If a student needs medication during the school day, please be reminded of the medication guidelines:
- All medications must be in their original container
- Over-the-counter medications must be in unopened packages
- Medication is given at 11:00 and 3:00 each day
- Medication must be signed in the office
Giving Thanks
Upcoming Events
- November 11th: 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade enrichment trip to River Legacy Living Science Center 9:00-2:00
- November 11-15: Geography Week
- November 12th: Positive Proof ID cards
- November 15th: Twin Day
- November 19th: Character Day - wear yellow for Respect
- November 20th: 1st and 2nd grade enrichment trip to LLELA - 9:00-3:00 - Bring a sack lunch
- November 20th: Thanksgiving Feast - all students in preschool building
- November 21st: Thanksgiving Feast - all students in elementary building
- November 22nd: Colors of Love
- November 25-29: No instructional classes - Thanksgiving Break - open normal hours Monday through Wednesday for extended care
- November 28-29: School closed for Thanksgiving holiday
- December 3rd: Fundraiser limo prize
- December 3rd: Kindergarten Club
- December 3rd: Chick Fil A Spirit Night
- December 4th-6th: Scholastic Book Fair - Buy one, get one free event (cash or check only accepted)
- December 4th: Kona Ice 3:30 p.m.
- December 6th: Spirit Day
- December 6th: Big Steps Little Feet 10:00 a.m.
- December 6th: Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade Holiday Program at 3:00 p.m.
- December 7th: Parent holiday shopping day - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- December 9th-13th: Snow Time Shop
- December 13th: College Day
- December 13th: 2nd through 6th Grades Holiday Program at 3:00 p.m.
Merryhill Preschool and Elementary School
Email: michelle.bechtel@nlcinc.com
Website: arlington.merryhillschool.com
Location: 711 W Arbrook Blvd, Arlington, Texas
Phone: (817) 472-9494
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MerryhillArlington
Twitter: @MHSArlington