Myers Elementary School    Click for Salem, Oregon Forecast
2160 Jewel St. N.W.
Salem, OR 97304
USA   
Phone: 503 399-3175    

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Two Battle of the Book Programs start in January

Myers Salem-Keizer Battle of the Books Schedule.
See whose team is in the Play offs.

Myers Oregon Battle of the Books Schedule

What is Battle of the Books...


Myers Students collect $2,501.03 for Haiti Relief 

"We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give. "
Sir Winston Churchill

Myers students brought  their coins to school  to help the people of the earthquake stricken country of Haiti.  Counselor Edwards coordinated the project that will make the total donation to The American Red Cross.  
Thank you for giving so generously! 

There will be an all school assembly on February 10th to give this large donation

 to the American Red Cross.


Elks Hoop Shoot    

 Hannah L. participated in the Elk Hoop Shoot. at Whiteaker Middle School    competition. at the District Level Competition Saturday, January 30th.

Another contestant former Myers Student Seth Erickson is also competed in the District competition in the 12 year old level.  Seth is a previous Oregon state winner who has competed in the National competition in Pennsylvania before.  Congratulations to both!

The Elks “Hoop Shoot” a Basketball Free Throw Contest is the largest most visible of the many youth activities sponsored by Elks lodges. Over 3,000,000 boys and girls ages 8-13 will participate this year. 


 Start Making a Reader Today (SMART) 

The SMART Program is on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 1:00-3:00 pm. in Room 118. Volunteers are needed to read with students for only one hour. If you are interested in being part of this very helpful program, please contact Site Coordinator, Sheila Thompson, 503.581.5006 or email: myers@getsmartoregon.org. This is a great way to make a real difference in a child's life.


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 or contact Ms. Holmstrom at Myers.



Tumble Books

Great audio visual books




See Ms. Hamler-Dupras or Ms. Orand  in the Library Media Center for passwords.

 


Cookie Dough Sale

 Thursday, Jan. 28th - Thursday, Feb. 11th
MMMM...GOOD!
  with 11 different flavors 

Butter Sugar Cranberry Oatmeal Reduced Fat Chocolate Chip
Cafe Au Lait Brownies Double Chocolate Chip Brownies Strawberry Shortcake
Carnival Candy Oatmeal Raisin Triple Chocolate Chip
Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter White Chocolate Macadamia Nut
Chocolate Chocolate Chunk Pretzel Kit

All cookie dough is preformed for easy baking. They come in a tub for easy storing in the freezer. Take out just what you need and bake away.
All are delicious!

Forty percent of every purchase supports Myers Elementary for technology, field trips, Reading/Author Day, just to name a few items the money provides.

  • Each student seller will receive an order form to keep track of customers, orders, and payments.

  • Students need to collect payment at the time the order is placed. 

  • Please make checks payable to Myers Elementary.

  • Student turn in orders forms and money by Monday, Feb. 15.

  • Delivery date is Friday, March  12  just in time for Easter and Spring break!

If you have any questions, contact Kathy Jacobson (503-371-3791) or Bridget Mitchell (503-588-1669)

 Thank you for supporting Myers Elementary School!


Students from Mr. Ochoa's 5th Grade Classroom give an except from  Martin Luther King's" I have a dream" speech.      

                  


(Opportunity) Students can win a $250 Saving Bond through the Reading is an Investment Program sponsored by the Oregon State Treasurer's Office

Rules for the Reading is an Investment

Reading Log for Reading as an Investment

Newsletter from Treasurer's office

Update from the Treasurer's office: The reading log is just for your use if you would like to complete the program. Ms. Hamler-Dupras will be reading the required books on money to your children. If you would like to qualify your child for the drawing for the free $250 savings bond,
click here.

Questions contact: Teacher Librarian, Ms. Hamler-Dupras
Ms. H-D will be reading the two recommended books in class.


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