School Starts Monday!
Please review this bulletin for all things "Back to School"
Merryhill School Brookside
What Should We Expect?
We have done and "Extreme School Makeover" while you were away. We are excited for you to see your new and improved school!
School begins for K-8 at 8:30 AM; Before care opens at 6:30 AM. The academic day for 1st-8th is 4:00 PM which includes a 3:30-4:00 Study Hall time. Kinders are finished with their academic day and may be picked up at 3:30 PM.
The uniform exchange is in full swing in the front lobby. Drop off what you don't need and pick up sizes for your incoming student!
Supply packs are in! Purchase school supply packs any time next week if you have not already purchased supplies. The supply packs are customized for each grade level. See the information sheet below for pricing and details.
Introducing Mrs. Kaur
We are growing at a rapid pace and have opened a second 1st Grade class. Mrs. Kaur is joining our staff as our additional 1st Grade teacher. Mrs. Kaur is currently pursuing her Master's in Special Education at UOP. She has both a BA in English and an MBA from Avila University. She has extensive experience in the education field including her role as a program coordinator and teacher. She is thrilled to be joining our team!
Introducing Ms. Bray
Ms. Bray is replacing Mrs. D'Souza as our Middle School Social Studies teacher. Ms. Bray comes to us with both a BA and MA in History from California State University, Stanislaus. She has been a guest lecturer at CSU Stanislaus and has been a History Instructor at Modesto Junior College since 2013. We look forward to all she will bring to our school community!
Mrs. Biedermann's Going to Kindergarten!!
Mrs. Biedermann, who has been with us for nearly 10 years, is moving from 3rd grade to Kindergarten. She will be teaching alongside Mrs. Terrell. They are thrilled to be working together to teach your little one!
Merryhill PTO
Merryhill's PTO is ready to greet you on Monday and welcome new and returning families. They will be hosting a Back to School BBQ at our Thursday Back to School Night. Please consider joining our PTO as they put together wonderful programs for our staff, students, and families.
Lunches, IMPORTANT PLEASE READ
Unfortunately, we are no longer able to heat lunches. Please be sure to pack your student a sack lunch that includes a mid-morning snack. We will be offering lunches for purchase on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Please review the lunch information. Order forms are available at the front desk. A $10 discount is given when you purchase a month at a time.