Merryhill School News
February 21, 2020
Final days of early registration for 2020-2021 school year!
Just a reminder that we only have a few days remaining for the early registration for the 2020-2021 school year! Submit your paperwork and registration fee for next year. As a reminder, we will automatically bill you for them on March 2nd if not yet turned in. We are excited for another great school year ahead!!
Pirates 2! Musical
Our annual spring musical - "Pirates 2" - will be held at the Bob Duncan Center on Thursday, March 5th at 7:00 p.m. All students in first through sixth grades will perform in the musical. Tickets for the event are on sale - $10 for adults and $5 for students through Wednesday, March 4th; you can purchase tickets in either office. Tickets purchased on March 5th - either at school or at the door - will then be $20 for adults and $10 for students. Make sure to get your tickets to see this great show!
Picture Day - March 2nd and 3rd
We will have spring pictures on March 2nd and 3rd for all of our students, as well as cap and gown photos for our Kindergarten students. The schedule will be as follows:
- Monday, March 2nd - All students in preschool building (including sibling groups in preschool building)
- Tuesday, March 3rd - All students in elementary building (including sibling groups in elementary building) and Kindergarten cap and gown photos (caps and gowns provided by Merryhill for photos)
Spring Break - March 9-13
As a reminder, our Spring Break is March 9-13, and we will not have academic classes that week. Our school will still be open normal hours for child care; however, the elementary office will not open until 7:15 a.m. All students will be dropped off in the preschool from 6:30-7:15 a.m.
All students in Kindergarten through 6th Grade have sign up sheets on their classroom doors and need to be signed up for days attending by Thursday, March 5th (additional charge will apply to sign ups after March 5th). The Spring Break activity schedule will be sent home today for all elementary students.
Mother and Daughter Tea
We are so excited about our first Mother and Daughter tea tomorrow morning! For those that have purchased tickets, please arrive at the elementary school beginning at 10:00 a.m. We look forward to a great morning of girl activities, special lunch, and wonderful memories with your special girls! We look forward to a beautiful morning with the ladies tomorrow!
Save the Dates
It is hard to believe that we are getting nearer to the end of the 2019-20 school year than the beginning! There are so many end of year activities; I wanted to give some dates to get on your busy calendars:
- March 9-13 - Spring Break
- March 28 - Art Show 9:00 am -12:00 pm
- April 9 - Spring egg hunts and parties
- April 6-8 - 4th and 5th Grade class trip to Austin and San Antonio
- April 13-23 - Elementary standardized testing
- April 24 - Family Movie Night
- April 28-May 1 - 6th Grade class trip to Philadelphia
- May 1 - Elementary early dismissal 11:00
- May 1-7 - Elementary end of year parent conferences
- May 4-8 - Teacher Appreciation Week
- May 15 - Pre-K Picnic
- May 15 - Aloha Dance (2nd grade and older)
- May 22 - Elementary Field Day
- May 26 - Awards Assembly - Grades 1 and 2 at 1:00 / Grades 3-6 at 2:30
- May 27 - 6th Grade Graduation at Bob Duncan Center 1:00 pm
- May 27 - Kindergarten Graduation at Bob Duncan Center 7:00 pm
- May 28 - Last day of school / Early dismissal at 11:00
- May 29 - School closed in preparation for summer camp
- June 1 - First day of summer camp
Upcoming Events
- February 22nd - Mother and Daughter Tea 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- February 24th - Women in Aviation presentation 10:00
- February 28th - Colors of Love
- March 2nd - End of early registration
- March 2nd - Spring pictures - Preschool building
- March 2nd - Dr. Seuss Day
- March 3rd - Spring pictures - Elementary building and Kindergarten cap and gown photos
- March 3rd - Kindergarten Club
- March 4th - Caring Lunch Bunch
- March 4th - Kona Ice 3:30 p.m.
- March 5th - Spring Musical at Bob Duncan Center 7:00 p.m. (1st through 6th grades)
- March 6th - 1st Grade enrichment trip to Fort Worth Cattle Drive
- March 6th - Spirit Day
- March 6th - Big Steps Little Feet 10:00 a.m.
- March 9-13 - Spring Break
- March 16-20 - Scholastic Book Fair
- March 17 - Character Day - Responsibility - wear green
- March 18 - Timeless Concerts presentation 1:00 p.m. for 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grades
- March 18 - 4th, 5th, and 6th grade Parent trip meeting 6:00 p.m.
- March 18 - Final trip payment due for 4th and 5th grades
- March 20 - College Day
- March 20 - 4th, 5th, and 6th grade enrichment trip to tour the Texas Rangers' new ballpark
- March 26 - Elementary report cards sent home
- March 26 - Chuck E Cheese Spirit Night
- March 27 - Fantastic Friday
- March 27 - Colors of Love
- March 27 - 3rd Grade enrichment trip to Dot It Factory tour
- March 28 - Art Show 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- March 30 - April 3 - Science Fair
Merryhill Preschool and Elementary School
Email: michelle.bechtel@merryhillschool.com
Website: arlington.merryhillschool.com
Location: 711 W Arbrook Blvd, Arlington, Texas
Phone: (817) 472-9494
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MerryhillArlington
Twitter: @MHSArlington