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Salem, OR 97304
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Oregon Battle of the Books

Parents and family are always welcome to attend at 12:30 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
OBOB Battles Schedule

Read more...    2011-2012 OBOB brochure

More reading fun! 2011-2012 Beverly Cleary Childrens' Choice Awards and the ORCA books too.          2011-2012 Bookmark


Participate in “No Screen” Week from Saturday, Jan. 21-Fri., Jan. 27
and then sign up for the
Great  Salem Public Library Camp-In
at the Salem Public Library.


See how these students memorized the names of the continents

 


  Read About  is a a non-fiction computer based program for 3rd-5th graders tied to the students' lexile level. This means a child will start the program at their exact instructional level and work their way up from there at their own pace. Click on the icon to learn more.


Tumble Books Great audio visual books for children! 
A must for every household with children!
See Ms. Orand  in the Library Media Center for passwords.



You are welcome to contact Ms. Orand  for questions and comments regarding the Myers website. 

 

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Your Child could win a $500 College Saving Bond 
from the 
                   Oregon Treasurer's Office     
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Myers students will have an opportunity to win a $500 College Saving Bond through the Reading is an Investment Program sponsored by the Oregon State Treasurer's Office and the Oregon College Savings Plan.

Reading is an Investment is a literacy and financial education program for all public elementary schools in Oregon. It is a statewide program designed to highlight the importance of reading and teaching young children about money and basic financial concepts.

In the Library Media Center, Ms. Orand, will be reading the three required books on money management  to all classes. After classroom teachers have completed the required reading time on the Reading as an Investment reading log, Ms. Mitchell will enroll Myers students in the drawing for a $500 savings bond.

Please be aware that YOU may enter your child in this contest NINE more times for a total ten entrees, providing your child completes the reading log once for every entree. If you are interested in participating, read the information below.

 Rules for the Reading is an Investment   
 Recommended reading list from the Treasurer's office. 
 Reading as an Investment Reading Log 2012
 Entree form after the reading log is completed

All entrees from home need to be submitted no later than March 31st, 2012. The fifty winners will be notified by U.S. mail no later than April 29th, 2012.


Ms. Sander's class presents an original play written by Eduardo Perez 


For Our Health...

Myers P.E. Specialist, Ms. Herbert, recommends these videos, highlighting fun exercises for parents to do with their children, "Pump it Up- with a Pint-Sized Partner"  and  Childhood Obesity.

For the month of December, students are focusing on our "Muscles" in P.E. Ms. Herbert suggests this easy to use Fun Bone Facts website!

Body Worlds & 
the Brain at OMSI

Gunther von Hagens’ BODY WORLDS & The Brain includes more than 200 authentic human specimens and highlights neuroscience, brain development and performance. Through respectful, aesthetic displays, this all-new exhibition invites intensive study and profound reflection on the power, beauty, and fragility of the human body. 
This show may not be all members of the family. 


Myers students sing the Five Food Group Song