Margaret Berry

Let me introduce myself...

My name is Margaret Berry. I live with my 20 year-old son Bryar Thomas, who will be starting his junior year of college at UC Santa Barbara. I received my Bachelors of Arts degree from California State University, Northridge, my Multiple Subject Teacher’s Credential from Chapman University, and an M.A. in Educational Technology from Azusa Pacific University. This is my 29th year teaching at the elementary level. I’ve taught 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade. This is my 24th year with the Etiwanda School District and my 22nd year at Grapeland Elementary.

My Philosophy...

My philosophy of education stems from the belief that all children possess the ability to learn and grow. I believe every child is exceptional in his or her own right and that every child, regardless of his or her level of ability, should be given the opportunity to learn. I hope that in sharing this philosophy with many of you we can make this a successful year for us all. My goal is to make this a challenging and rewarding year for your child. I do believe that learning should be fun and exciting as well as challenging and YES! my motivation runs high. I strongly believe that if we all work together, keeping our focus on the individual needs of your child, we will see some really terrific things happen this year.

I want to thank you now for all the support I know you will be giving me in the months to come. Please, if you have any questions feel free to call me here at school or reach out to me through email. I am so looking forward to meeting you all personally.

With Warm Greetings,
Mrs. Berry

Mrs. Berry's Office Hours/Communication

7:45-8:15 (before school)

2:45-3:15 (after school)

ROOMS office hours: 7:45-3:45 **If you leave a text after ROOMS office hours, I will respond the next school day, unless an immediate response is warranted.

Email Mrs. Berry

Family Night Campfire Read Aloud (You can find the title on SORA).

While out exploring one day, a little boy named Liam discovers a struggling garden and decides to take care of it. As time passes, the garden spreads throughout the dark, gray city, transforming it into a lush, green world.

CAMP NEWS

Spring time and the 3rd trimester finish line! This trimester will prove to be our busiest yet! I appreciate the time spent at home reinforcing good reading and homework habits. Please know it makes such a difference in your child's achievement.

Just a few reminders: Homework is due daily. Binders need to be kept neat and organized. Students should be reviewing vocabulary and or/spelling skills daily.

Check planners daily for homework assignments and upcoming assessments.

Upcoming Events

4/2 PE Family Fitness Night @5:30-6:30

4/2 Canes Family Night

4/3 CARES Parent Night (Zoom) @6:30-7:30

4/8 Multi-cultural Night @5-7pm

4/10 VIP Lunch (regular lunch time)

4/25 Spring Dance

4/30 Quakes Night

Homework Assignments

Please refer to the BTSN packet for homework guidelines and expectations. All assignments are due daily. Please review your child's planner each evening. Your child is only responsible for the assignments listed under each day. Periodic Reading/Writing Response assignments will be assigned throughout the year.

Homework resources (links) can be found under "Camp Resources".

Click the "+" on the right side to view assignments in the drop down menu.

Reading by the Fire (You can find these titles on SORA)

Lydia Grace Finch brings a suitcase full of seeds to the big gray city, where she goes to stay with her Uncle Jim, a cantankerous baker. There she initiates a gradual transformation, bit by bit brightening the shop and bringing smiles to customers' faces with the flowers she grows.

A late visit to a museum's recycling exhibit and a walk through her neighborhood with her daddy inspire Kenya to use her old, broken toys and other items to make art with her family.

What if you woke up one morning and your tongue wasn't yours? What would happen if you looked in the mirror and saw an animal's tongue instead of your own!

Campfire Creations

Camp Family Game Night

Game can be printed! Right click "save image as". You'll find the game in your downloads. You can also "copy image" and paste it into a word document to print.