Brockett Bulletin

This week, Willamette third graders hosted a Reader’s Theater event with each class presenting two plays to friends and family.

Reader’s Theater combines reading practice and performing to enhance students’ reading skills and motivation to read. See more photos on the MSD Facebook page!

Kick off Winter Break with a fun family evening watching the classic “Home Alone” movie in the auditorium of McMinnville High School on Thursday, Dec. 21, at 5:30 p.m.

Hosted by the MGM2 club, the event is intended to build community; donations go to support club activities. Find more details here.

This week, Wascher Wildcats attended the MSD School Board meeting to showcase language learning skills and practices.

Students in Jace Widmer’s ELD classes partnered with board members (pictured, board chair Jason Bizon), following prompts on the screen and demonstrating the “back-to-back and face-to-face” language activity.

Wrestling season practice begins Tuesday, Jan. 16, and registration is open now! Find schedules and registration links and more from Duniway and Patton’s athletic pages.

Newby PTA is sponsoring a meet-and-greet fundraiser with Santa tomorrow, Saturday, Dec. 16 from noon until 3 p.m. Check it out!

The holiday season can be stressful for many people. Here’s a list of five key strategies for adults to support children who may feel anxious or unhappy over the break.

Holidays at the Hangar, a festive event for the whole family, kicks off tonight, Friday, Dec. 15 and runs through Dec. 30. Come early to catch Santa's arrival by helicopter (weather and operations permitting) at 4:45 p.m. Friday-Sunday (Dec. 15-17) and Friday-Saturday (Dec. 22-23)! Details here.

Also flying fans might like the celebration of the 120th anniversary of the Wright brothers’ first successful flight, this Sunday, Dec. 17. Find details here.

Winter Break begins Friday, Dec. 22 and runs through Friday, Jan. 5. See you back at school on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024!

McMinnville Library and Parks & Rec are offering a slate of activities for toddlers through teens over Winter Break. Find details on the activities here and click for a downloadable calendar.