Brockett Bulletin

Wascher third graders traveled to the Evergreen Space Museum today to put their robots through their paces at a jamboree. The event is part of the third grade Science Experiences made possible by the McMinnville Education Foundation.

Students have been building and programming the robots for the past weeks to prepare them for the final competitive test of their skills. All elementary schools will have a turn with the robot kits, which will be cleaned, packed up and moved to Memorial next!

See the MSD Facebook page for more photos.

Reminder: Tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 1 is grading day. No school for students.

This week, the high school sponsored a week of visits by various universities, which offered tutorials on how to complete the application process for their schools. There was also a session on how to create a FSA ID to apply for financial aid and visits from military recruiters and a local employment service.

On Monday, Portland State University kicked off the week and instantly accepted the applications of 18 students, (including the two pictured)!

Due to a local supply issue, school milk service may need to be supplemented with juice and/or water in cafeterias for lunch and breakfast bags in the morning.

Mattie Bunch’s class at Buel has started a small business venture to help students learn about handling money and customer interaction.

Twice a month, the Bunch O’ Coffee crew delivers drinks and treats to teachers who pre-order the service. Way to go, Huskies!

MSD partners with the Oregon College Savings Plan to help families start thinking about life after high school – starting in kindergarten. The tax-deductible plan allows families to save for educational expenses like tuition and fees, books, computers, supplies, equipment and more. The plan isn’t just for four-year college attendance; students can use the funds for certificate programs, community college, apprenticeships, technical college, trade school and graduate school.

And families with kindergartners can open an account and get a $25 deposit to get the account going!

Each year, the MSD reports to the School Board on its annual report, “Assurances of Compliance with Public School Standards.” Click for more info and the 2023-24 report.

This weekend is the end of Daylight Saving Time for this year. Don’t forget to set your clocks back an hour on Sunday morning.

You’re invited to a free celebration of Dia de los Muertos! This Saturday, Nov. 2 beginning at 1 p.m. at the Community Center. The free event, sponsored by the McMinnville Library, offers crafts, entertainment and treats. Find out more under your school’s Peachjar button.

If you have (or know of) a 24- to 36-month-year-old, you may want to check out Head Start’s free two-day-a- week program for toddlers. Click here for details on how to qualify and enroll.

If your child is four and not in pre-K, there are some slots left in MSD classes for them. Find out more.

The City of McMinnville is soliciting applications for two members on their budget committee. The deadline to apply is Friday, November 29 at 5 p.m. Find more details here.