North Mercer School District

📚 Willodeen Reading Update! 🌿 This week (April 14–19), we’re diving into pages 216–243. As the story unfolds, keep an eye (and nose!) out for some fascinating details! 👀👣 Here are our questions for discussion: 1️⃣ According to the screecher, being alive takes a lot of what? 2️⃣ What does Willodeen think she smells outside in Chapter 32? 3️⃣ What unusual thing does Willodeen notice about Birdie's feet? Happy reading, everyone! Let us know your thoughts! 💬📖 #Willodeen #BookClub #ReadingTogether

🧙‍♀️🌈 Teacher Appreciation Week is Just Around the Corner! 🌟 Our teachers and staff are truly Wicked Oz-some—guiding our students down the Yellow Brick Road every single day with heart, courage, and brains! 💚✨ In just a couple of weeks, we’ll be celebrating the amazing teachers and staff who pour their hearts into our students every single day! ❤️🍎 We know many of you love to go the extra mile to show your appreciation, so we’ve put together a list of gift ideas to help you spoil our incredible educators. 💐✏️🎁 ✨ Please know that nothing is required—this is just a list of fun and thoughtful ideas if you’re looking for inspiration! 🎁 Gift Ideas Include: Favorite drinks or snacks Gift cards (local shops, coffee, Amazon, etc.) Classroom supplies Handwritten notes or drawings from students Flowers or small plants Scented candles or lotion Personalized items Sweet treats or baked goods A simple “thank you” goes a long way! Let’s make sure our teachers and staff feel the love—they deserve it all and more! 💕 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher #WeLoveOurTeachers

Shining a light on our first two amazing seniors—meet the stars of our Senior Spotlight series! ✨👩‍🎓👨‍🎓

This week in Willodeen, we’re diving into pages 165–215! 🌿🐻 Get ready for some big moments—and don’t forget to check out the trivia questions below. Let’s see who’s been paying attention! 👀📖 ❓What does the screecher's "fierce growl" really sound like? ❓What food does Duusuu steal that is not on the list of typical hummingbear foods? ❓What does Connor tell Willodeen to listen for to find the blue willow trees?

📖✨ Willodeen Reading Update! ✨📖 This week (March 31 - April 5), we’re diving into pages 111-165 of Willodeen! 🌿🐻‍❄️ Keep turning those pages and uncovering the magic of this amazing book. 💡 Trivia Time! Test your knowledge with this week’s trivia questions: ❓What does Willodeen find on the table when she wakes up in the morning? ❓How many blue willow trees are in the village square? Happy reading, everyone! 📖💚

🌟 A Huge Thank You to Our Amazing Community! 🌟 We are so grateful for all of the MAP and EOC testing snacks that have been sent in so far. Your kindness and support mean so much to our students and staff! Here is the link to see what you signed up for: https://mealtrain.com/mv11e3 We truly appreciate everything you do to help our Cardinals succeed. ❤️🐦 #ThankYou #CardinalPride

📢 Reminder for Elementary Basketball Parents: The game is at Newtown-Harris tonight at 6 pm. The bus will leave from here at 5 pm. Let's go Cardinals! 🏀💪

📢 Attention everyone! Join us for our Spring Title Meeting 🌸✨ Stay informed and engaged—don’t miss it! Details below. ⬇️

Reminder! 👕 Ball shirt orders are due next week! Don’t miss out—get yours in before the deadline! ⏳

🎉 Congratulations to our amazing students who made the Honor Roll for the 3rd quarter! 🌟 Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have truly paid off, and we couldn’t be prouder! Keep striving for excellence! 👏📚

📖 Willodeen Reading Update! 📖 This week's reading assignment: Pages 50-109—keep up the great work! 🌿✨ 💡 Today's Trivia Questions: 1. What do screechers do at night? 2. What happened to Duuzuu in the fire? 3. Who is Sir Zurt? Students can submit their answers to their classroom teacher, Mrs. Perkins, or Ms. Erin. Happy reading! 📚😊 #Willodeen #ReadingFun #TriviaTime

📢 ATTENTION NORTH MERCER SCHOOL FAMILIES! 📢 Hi, I’m Heather Moorman, your Box Tops for Education Coordinator, and I’m reaching out because our teachers and students need our support now more than ever! 🎯 Our goal: Earn $500 through Box Tops this year! ✅ Current earnings: $39 (That’s 8% of the way there—let’s keep going!) How YOU can help: 🛒 BUY Box Tops products. 📱 SCAN your receipt in the Box Tops app within 14 days of purchase. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 REFER friends & family to download the app—you’ll even earn Bonus Box Tops for every successful referral! 🔔 TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS in the app to get reminders, special offers, and earning opportunities! 💡 Every little bit adds up! Together, we can make a BIG impact for our teachers and students. Let’s do this, NORTH MERCER! 💙❤️ 📲 Download the Box Tops app & start earning today! #NorthMercerPride #BoxTopsForEducation #SupportOurTeachers #EveryBoxTopCounts

Elementary basketball games are in full swing this week! We will be playing in Newtown all week and there will be a boys and girls game each night. Check out the schedule below: Today, March 18: Bus Departure - 4pm Game Begins - 5pm Wednesday, March 19: (Games are still on despite school not being in session) Bus Departure - 5:30pm Game Begins - 6:30pm Thursday, March 20: Bus Departure - 4pm Game Begins - 5pm

📚 Join us for this week’s community-wide reading of Willodeen! March 18-22: We’re diving into pages 1-58. Stay tuned for fun trivia questions! 📖✨

📢 Elementary Parents, We Need Your Input! 📢 Your voice matters! 🎤 Help us improve our Title I program by taking a few minutes to fill out this short survey. Your feedback will make a big difference for our students! 📋 Click here to share your thoughts: https://forms.gle/Uk8WCtDt2gy5Y2qu6 Thank you for being a vital part of our school community! ❤️ #ParentVoiceMatters #TitleI #StrongerTogether

📚✨ Reminder! Our Community-Wide Reading Event is officially underway! 🎉 All students should have received their book either at Parent-Teacher Conferences last Thursday or today at school. 📖 Let's get reading together! Stay tuned for fun activities and discussions. Happy reading! 📚💙 #CommunityReads #FamilyReadingTime

📸 Picture Day Rescheduled! 📸 Due to many students being out of the building this Thursday, we are moving Spring Picture Day to Friday, April 11. On this day, we will have: ✅ Spring Individual Pictures ✅ Group Sports Photos ✅ Group Activities & Club Pictures Please mark your calendars and come prepared! 📅✨ Let’s capture some great memories! 📷😊

📸 Our kindergarten class had a special visitor recently! Kyle from First Interstate Bank stopped by to teach us about keeping our money safe and where to store it. 💰🏦 The kids loved learning about saving and security! A big THANK YOU to Kyle for taking the time to share with us! We appreciate you! 👏😊 #FutureSmartSavers #ThankYouKyle #LearningIsFun

📢 Preschool Registration & Early Childhood Screenings! 🎒✨ Exciting opportunities for our youngest learners! 📚 Register your child for preschool and schedule an early childhood screening. Give them a strong start on their learning journey!

📚✨ Exciting School-Wide Reading Event! ✨📚 Our school is about to take part in a special community-wide shared reading event, and we can’t wait for your family to join us! 🎉 Every family will receive a copy of the same book and will be encouraged to read it together at home over the next few weeks. Reading aloud at home is a powerful way to support your child’s literacy skills and foster a love for books! ❤️ 📖 Here’s what to expect: ✅ Your child will have the chance to answer fun trivia questions to encourage attentive listening. ✅ In class, students will engage in activities and discussions to dive deeper into the story. ✅ Most importantly, you’ll create cherished reading moments as a family! With your support, we can build a strong community of readers at our school. Let’s read together and make this an unforgettable experience! 📚✨ Mrs. Perkins