Happy Almost Summer Muskrats!!
With only 3 Mondays left, we are looking forward to wrapping up this school year in STYLE! The kids and staff have worked so hard, and grown so much it is definitely time to celebrate. Keep an eye out on Dojo for details of our last few events - you won't want to miss them!
We are also making preparations to transition the students to their new grade levels which can bring on some anxiety. That includes a Step-UP day, some cross-grade activities, and getting registration packets out. If you - or your sweeties - have any questions about next year, please reach out to teachers or Brooke and we will try to find answers for you...
Enjoy the weather and the last couple weeks of school!
Principal Danforth
Muddy Creek Chicken Auction - June 3-12
We are auctioning off some of our MCCS chicks! We are keeping a few for the kiddos next year, but the rest are looking for good homes. Every auction winner will have an opportunity to choose one new feathery friend, what you are bidding on is the ORDER IN WHICH THEY WILL BE CHOSEN. If you win the "FIRST CHOICE CHOOSER" listing, you will choose first from our flock, SECOND will choose second, and so on. Auction Open June 3rd @ 8am; Closes June 12th @ 8pm.
Japanese Student Exchange Program This Summer
- We are looking for 10 families to host 12 students (two are siblings). Students are ages 10-14.
- Students will be here from August 9-18, arriving/departing from PDX.
- Transportation to/from the airport may be provided by MCCS.
- All students speak English and would love to explore Oregon.
- MCCS will host at least one get-together for students to connect while they are here.
- Hosts need to have children of their own, but do not need to live in the Corvallis area.
- Muddy Creek will provide a $100 Safeway Gift Card (per students) to help cover the cost of food.
If you are able to share your home with a young explorer this summer please reach out to Lester Oehler to go over the details, lhenricko@gmail.com or 541-602-0605
Art in the Garden
Ms. Karen took the students out to the garden for an "Observational Art" day. They chose from multiple mediums (watercolor, crayon, colored pencil) and subjects (chickens, plants, insects). Extra Shout-out to Kalesh, Fae, and Suzy for helping create such a welcoming and beautiful space...
Business is Booming in 3rd!
The 3rd graders are developing their financial literacy and money math skills, so they were asked to create a "storefront" with goods/services they could market to their peers (and curious passers-by). They borrowed money from The Bank of Blanchard and opened up for business!
Kinders in the Wild!
Future in Forestry
Fourth grade has been researching careers in Forestry this month. They visited Starker Forest along with 3rd grade, and were inspired to learn more about opportunities in this field. They are preparing reports and presentations on being a Logger, Scientist, Planter, and Forester.
Pond Study in 1st Grade
The first graders are embracing spring with their pond and poetry study! They have been exploring aquatic life from cattails to tadpoles. They have already completed their Diamante poems and a SPRING acrostic poem. They also visited Alsea Falls to see spring up close in person.
