🎶 The California Gold Rush! 🎤 Our 4th & 5th graders brought history to life through songs and storytelling. The 49ers had big dreams—but turns out, the Gold Rush wasn’t all it was cracked up to be! Thank you Mr. Allen. 💰⛏️ #StudentVoices #GoldRushHistory #CreativeLearning
about 13 hours ago, Danielle Daubin
4th and 5th grade California Gold Rush presentation
The gold rush wasn't all it was made to be.
Gold Bust songs underway.
4th and 5th grade students perform
Mr. Jason made the students’ day by adding a third tetherball! 🏐 Now students of all grade levels are jumping in, learning how to play, and loving every minute of it. Thank you, Mr. Jason, for making recess even more fun! #TetherballFun #RecessWin #IMEJoy
8 days ago, Danielle Daubin
More tetherballs are going up now that the weather is getting nice.
Sunny May days mean Fro Yo Fridays are back! ☀️🍧 Huge thanks to our amazing Parents' Club for organizing Menchies & Aloha Ice to stop by IME. It’s the perfect way for students & families to enjoy a sweet, refreshing treat together after school!
8 days ago, Danielle Daubin
Aloha Ice is perfect on a sunny
Fro Yo Friday drew a large crowd.
Friday was a beautiful day for frozen yogurt.
Nothing better than frozen yogurt on a hot May day.
Big smiles for aloha ice.
A big thank you to Mayor Susannah Meyer for visiting and reading to Mrs. Saylor’s 3rd grade class today! 📚✨ Three of our amazing leadership students gave her a tour of the school—such a proud moment for IME! #CommunityPartners #StudentLeaders #IMEPride
11 days ago, Danielle Daubin
The mayor read to our 3rd grade class today.
Our 2nd graders are thrilled to meet their new furry caterpillar friends! 🐛🦋 Observations are underway, and students are excited to watch the magical transformation into beautiful butterflies. Science in action is always amazing! 🌱✨
12 days ago, Danielle Daubin
Observations of caterpillar
Second graders are excited to welcome their new furry friends.
It is time for observations of the furry friends.
Thank you to Brentwood Waste Management for teaching our kinder students about safety around garbage trucks and waste collection! 🚛♻️ They learned how to sort waste into the 3 bins and got an up-close look at how the truck works. What a fun & educational visit!
13 days ago, Danielle Daubin
Students learned about the safety of being around a garbage truck.
Learning the difference between the three different garbage cans.
Kids loved watching the hydraulic arm lift the garbage can.
The planning for the 2025-26 school year is well under way and it is time for Parent Club nominations. Please see the link that was sent home on Parent Square. We want to hear from you.
15 days ago, Danielle Daubin
PC Nomination Announcement
Day 1 of stream table exploration! 💧 Our 4th grade scientists began modeling landforms to observe erosion and deposition in action. Through hands-on investigation, they’re learning how valleys, rivers, and deltas take shape.
19 days ago, Danielle Daubin
Creating a "stream" in the classroom to learn about erosion.
Students are carefully measuring the correct amount of liquid.
After all of the prep, students are ready to observe the impact water has on streams.
Our 1st grade scientists explored skulls with help from naturalists! 🦴🔍 They observed, predicted, and discovered how different features help animals survive in our local environment—connecting perfectly with their Animal Adaptations unit.
19 days ago, Danielle Daubin
Students looked at a variety of skulls.
What kind of skull is that?
Scientists in motion.
1st grade scientists were able to examine several different types of skulls.
Today we wrapped up our final fundraiser of the year with the WizFit graduation! 💪🎉 Students were full of energy and ready to move—showing off their dance skills with the WizFit Shuffle and powering through jumping jacks, squats, and more without breaking a sweat! #WizFit
20 days ago, Danielle Daubin
4th grade student showing off his dance skills
TK-1st grade students had a blast with the Harlem WizFit players.
Let's go teachers... show them what you got.
2-5th graders get their fitness on with jumping jacks, squats, high knees, and dance moves.
The assembly turned into a dance party.
5th grade scientists in action! Students observed their plant growth & recorded changes with detailed graphics in their science notebooks. One plant was kept in darkness to explore the role of light in photosynthesis. Chlorophyll, nutrients, and discovery were everywhere!
20 days ago, Danielle Daubin
My how the plants have grown.
5th graders discuss their observations of their plants.
Observations
Scientists capture their observations in pictures.
That's a wrap on a busy, 4-day week! IME artists were celebrated at the Brentwood Community Center. 5th grade students learned their scores on the states test. Ms. Barnard's class dove into an engaging science lesson & all students enjoyed the bubbles on the yard. Whew!
25 days ago, Danielle Daubin
5th grade students aced their state test.
IME Artists were celebrated on Tuesday night at the district wide art show.
Bubbles galore!
First graders were so engrossed in their science lesson today.
Jungle James took our 1st graders on a reptilian tour around the world! Students learned about different reptiles, their habitats, & unique ways they protect themselves. Fun fact: Did you know a turtle’s shell can bleed if it’s broken? It’s actually part of their body!
about 1 month ago, Danielle Daubin
This lizard was so docile and patient as each student got to pet him.
This little guy poses like a snake as a form of protection. Students found that he even feels like a snake.
Students got to feel the shell of one of the turtles.
Big Bertha
Jungle James took kids on a reptilian tour around the world.
The 5th graders were wax-tastic today! Wax figures such as Neil Armstrong, Susan B. Anthony & President Obama were present & shared information with family, staff & IME students during the wax museum. Great job 5th graders.
about 1 month ago, Danielle Daubin
Neil Armstrong
Friends and family came to hear about our wax people
Sacagawea
Lewis
The Mystery Reader struck again in Mrs. Cook's class. Ms. Brown moved the class with her engaging read aloud of "Malala's Magic Pencil." Thank you Ms. Brown.
about 1 month ago, Danielle Daubin
Ms. Brown was the mystery reader this week in Mrs. Cook's 3rd grade class.
Yesterday marked the official launch of our fundraiser - the WizFit Challenge. Our goal is to get kids up & moving! Space Jam wowed the crowd with his basketball tricks, dance moves, & high energy. Students matched his energy & are hyped for the challenge.
about 1 month ago, Danielle Daubin
Long time fan got an autograph and picture with Space Jam.
5th grade student got to show off his basketball skills.
Space Jam got kids up and moving during the WizFit assembly
A BIG thank you to the students in the House of Reveur for sharing their house spirit with the Board & BUSD community last night. Also, thanks to the families who took time from their busy schedules to come & support IME. We were thrilled Mr. Montañez there cheering us on!
about 1 month ago, Danielle Daubin
The House of Reveur brought their A game to the Board meeting where they shared their house cheer.
Parents' Club outdid themselves with IMEs first Annual Car Show. More than 150 people displayed their cars, vendors sold their trades, kids got their faces painted, and food trucks offered a wide variety of options. What an amazing community outreach event.
about 1 month ago, Danielle Daubin
Vendors, food trucks, and cars galore came out for our First Annual Car Show.
Staff paused for a silly picture.
Impalas, Chevys, Cadillacs, and so much more.
Thank you, Pami and Kristen for organizing an incredibly busy car show. Ike the Otter joined in too.
Mrs. Wilkens and her son enjoyed the car show and the ride on the monster truck.
The top 20 cars received plaques and the Best in Show as well as the Kids Choice got trophies.
Last night the Brentwood Rotary held its first Good Character Award Ceremony. They celebrated 22 5th grade students in the district who demonstrate good character day-in & day-out. Congratulations to the four IME students who were recognized for being amazing human beings!
about 2 months ago, Danielle Daubin
5th grade recipients of the Good Character Award
Mr. Montanez was in attendance for the ceremony and was able to personally congratulate each recipient.
Big smiles from these amazing 5th grade students who show amazing character day in and day out.
Mrs. Liebengood's students were all smiles.
Finally some beautiful spring weather and students across grade spans enjoyed decorating the blacktop. Flowers, hearts, and so much love is bringing joy to students and staff alike.
about 2 months ago, Danielle Daubin
Sun is out and students were able to decorate the blacktop.
What a beautiful day to gather on the grass.
Hearts and stars filled the blacktop.
Lots of love for IME.