Today Mrs. Lassard's 4th grade class competed in the Cards and Castles Challenge.
Students had to work together in this team building activity to design and build a
castle adhering to specific size and shape perimeters. Students were not able to
communicate verbally but could write and draw their ideas. They collaborated and
strategized with patience and true sportsmanship! I am so proud of them and amazed at their creativity!
Today 10.31.23 Trace in Mrs. Lassard's 4th grade,
completed his quest in Amplify.
He was rewarded with a certificate and a golden coin which he
exchanged for a book. So proud of this student!
Prepping for a SPOOOOOKY lunch tomorrow!
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Celebrating student successes in 5LA at MC!
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Here is the Health Services Newsletter for the 2nd Quarter!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/17pQiqLjjteHABfgf-8bStGhe1yGfKvbuWlpZ88bIMXg/edit?usp=sharing
Don't forget to complete the parent survey about our flu shot clinic: https://forms.gle/CumqXX9RpLVf18ny9
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Monroe Center has had its first drawing for students who participated in our One School, One Book Activity #1. We would like to congratulate Nellie, Adrienne, and Margie. They will each be receiving a gift card very soon! Looking forward to our next drawing in two weeks for those students who participate in Activity #2.
Monroe Center families, be sure to be on the lookout for our One School, One Book Class Dismissed Activity number 2 around the community. The new QR cards are out with instructions for your kiddos! There are many businesses supporting our program, and we are so appreciative of them!!
If you have not started the book yet as a family, there is still plenty of time! The students also have access to audio recordings in their Google Classrooms of each chapter performed by current Meridian students and alumni if your family would prefer to follow along with the recording.
The Meridian PTO is hosting a Trunk or Treat event this Sunday, Oct. 15 from 2-5. This will take place at Meridian Junior High.
Our Health Services Department is hosting 2 upcoming wrap-around service opportunities for students!
1. Annual Onsite Dental Clinic with OPDS. The date of the clinic is TBD, but please complete consent forms now if you would like your student to receive dental care:
https://opdsdentalservices.formstack.com/forms/meridian_223
2. Annual Flu Shot Clinic with OCHD on Monday, October 23rd. Consent forms are due this Friday: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qlCd5I9rHVuRvyOhaeW-f3gXC4lqXRuQ/view?usp=sharing
Please note, only students with completed consent forms will receive services at either clinic.
Welcome to 5L's Book Tasting at The Reader's Nook Cafe! Mrs. Lagerhausen had students "sample" books from a variety of genres. Some even found a new favorite!
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3rd grade went to Lowell Park yesterday on a field trip for Outdoor Stewardship Days and learned about the layers of the forest, the rain cycle, and animals native to Northern Illinois. They also made booklets and stencils of nature.
These students in 5MC were rocking it as they reviewed what is important to include in a personal narrative. #1 showing, not telling, #2 Use dialogue, #3 Include Figurative language, are just a few.
Students used their drama skills to demonstrate how vivid verbs improve the readers understanding of text. Instead of they "walked" across the room, these students flipped, zoomed, and scrambled.
Students in Mrs. Stahl's 3rd grade class were so excited and grateful when their substitute teacher Ms. Victoria Milam sent them a special gift of a talking stick after subbing in their classroom this month. What a wonderful and thoughtful gesture, Ms. Milam. Thank you for caring so much about our kids!
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Today's dress up day was "Dress as your favorite character from a book, TV, or movie," and many from the staff at MC were excited to participate!
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Contact your student's school nurse if you are interested in receiving services from Crusader Community Health! #MeridianWellness
Message from Food Service: Lunch Menu Change for Thursday -
Monroe Center Elementary will now serve Cheese Sticks in place of Pizza Pasta Bake
The Health Services Newsletter for the 1st quarter may be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U_T58C8a_AbbiqQw_gd-egkb3-tKxzU6_BQMwY5qO4Q/edit?usp=sharing
Mrs. McDevitt's class read the most words of the entire school contributing over 15,000,000 to the school-wide goal of 90,000,000 which was met (exceeded)!!
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4V at MC is building toothpick towers to see who can build and withstand an "earthquake."
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