The Happy Habitat Committee- 4th & 5th leadership students- have been busy creating a warm & welcoming environment at IME. Thanks to a very generous donation from Lowe's (thank you Mrs. Liebengood) & the hard work of students, beautifully potted flowers brighten the school.
Happy 100th Day of School IME! There was so much school spirit today! We have people who brought their 100 year old selves to school today & others who recognized that they are 100 days smarter!
1st - 5th grade students were honored for demonstrating SWIM characteristics consistently during the 1st semester. S- Showing Respect, W- Being Welcoming, I - Being Intentional, M- Making Connections are the characteristics we focus on at IME. Congratulations!
IME staff were as excited to join a house as the 4th & 5th students were to have their house choose them! The energy in the MPR was pulsing when staff took turns selecting a house out of a hat. It will be fun to see how - Reveur, Isibindi, Amistad & Altruismo thrive!
As we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. we reflect on his vision for equality, justice and service. Classes learned about Dr. King's vision throughout the week and Mrs. Gusto's class honored him by creating a portraits of him.
Welcome to our new School Resource Officer (SPR), Matt King. Officer King will serve the elementary & middle schools in Brentwood, ensuring a safe & positive environment for students, staff, & families.
What do IME students do when the temperature is cold enough that it could snow but there is no precipitation? In Ms. Gusto's kindergarten class, they make their own snow when mother nature doesn't provide it!
3rd graders in Mrs. Cook's class enjoy their time in the library. While we are still working to fill the shelves with books, there are so many great choices that make it a challenge to pick one book to check out. Thank you Mrs. Lopez & Mrs. Albertelli for all of your hard work.
It was a beautiful morning for some hockey! The brisk temperatures did not stop Ms. Silveira's 4th graders from enthusiastically participating in friendly competition. Thank you Mr. Zanotto for giving students an opportunity to pick up a hockey stick and try a new sport.
A record was set last week at IME! Mrs. Wilkins' 2nd grade class is the first class to have perfect attendance (all students in class and on time) for the whole week. Congratulations 2nd graders for showing up eager and ready to learn.
Mrs. Griggs' 5th grade students were focused during their literature circles & worked to track the text. While they were honing their reading skills, all 4th grade students dug into the next science unit on Soil, Rocks, & Landforms. Maybe there are some geologists in the group!
TK students in Ms. Sacco's class had a great time with their perceptual motor activities today. They ended their session with a dance party. They had so much fun & never ran out of energy!
Congratulations IME students - we had the best attendance for elementary schools during the month of Nov. Families, thank you for getting your kids to school on time & keeping them healthy. We appreciate you & are happiest when all of students are at school - every day matters.
3rd & kinder buddy classes enjoyed making trees out of sugar ice cream cones, green frosting & lots of sprinkles. As much as they enjoyed making them, I think they loved eating them even more. There were so many green smiles!
Day 3 of Spirit Week - Winter Wonderland. Students & staff were cozy on this foggy day as they were decked out in hats, scarves, and gloves. There were so many variations of snowmen! Tomorrow - Sweater Weather. Wear your favorite sweater or sweatshirt.
Today IME students thanked our SRO Officer Bollinger for his years of service to BUSD schools. Students clapped, cheered, and gave high 5s to recognized our beloved SRO. We will miss having you on campus Officer Bollinger.
Day 1 of Spirit Week - Feeling Grinchy! Not only did students & staff deck themselves out in Grinch wear or green but many brought canned foods & toys to make the Grinch's heart grow! People in the Brentwood community will certainly be appreciative. Tomorrow - cozy /fun socks!
Every adult on campus has an impact. Our night custodian, Alfredo, plays music that fills the halls bringing joy to those around. To get in the spirit, he also decorated his cart with festive lights. The Otter Café crew also transitioned the café to beautiful Winter Wonderland.
4th grade students are in the giving spirit & are busy filling the donation bins for the Brentwood Regional Community Chest. BRCC & BUSD hope to support over 400 families. If you haven't had a chance to give non-perishable food or toys, we have until 12/20. Help us, help others!
4th & 5th grade students participated in an all day retreat focused on leadership, kindness & belonging. One of the highlights of the day was picking a House. The excitement & energy was felt & heard throughout the school. Stay tuned for more info on the House System.
