Peterson Elementary School students pledge to STAY DRUG FREE.They found a fun way to send an important message during Red Ribbon Week.Students and staff had themed dress up days: Western Wear Monday: "Don’t get roped into drugs;" Red, white and blue Tuesday: "I vote to be drug free;" Crazy hair and socks Wednesday: "From head to toe, I’m drug free;" Thursday hats: "Put a Cap on Drugs;" School colors Friday: "Our School is drug free."Red Ribbon Week takes place every year from Oct...
Students from Merced City School District are learning to appreciate nature!All 4th graders recently had the opportunity to visit Yosemite National Park, courtesy of the nationwide Every Kid in Park initiative. They gazed at Half Dome, learned how El Capitan was formed, how snowmelt feeds Yosemite Falls and to appreciate the culture of the Ahwahneechee tribe that once called Yosemite Valley home and still uses it for cultural ceremonies. Many of the students encountered wildlife.Some of them came within 30 feet of deer and watched patiently as the animals grazed, snapping pictures with t...
Third graders from Merced City School District are learning about where their food comes from and healthy eating habits!All schools recently participated in Farm 2U at the Merced County Fairgrounds.They saw livestock up close and heard presentations on various topics from members of the agriculture industry.The students had a blast with this hands-on experience!
Students at Fremont Elementary School in Merced are benefiting from quality time with male role models on campus.The children spent part of their day with their own fathers and other men who they can look up to, who were invited to ‘Eat and Run!’It is a special occasion where staff members invited fathers and other gentlemen from the community, to have lunch in the cafeteria and then join them for a game of soccer on the playground.Third grader Joshua Paredes spends time playing soccer video games. “When I was little I always watched games about soccer,” Paredes said.He...
Merced City School District takes a proactive approach on mental health. Thursday was World Mental Health Day. Counselors at Rivera Elementary School in Merced City School District, talk to students about emotions and how to handle them. Students are greeted when they come to campus every day, with a fist bump, handshake or hug from staff members. They practice breathing techniques every morning. Conscious Discipline, Positive Behavior Intervention System and Safe Spaces for kids who are just having a bad day and need a little help getting through, ...