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).

A World of Cookies for Santa takes readers across the globe to see all the treats that await Santa on Christmas Eve. Head to the Philippines, where children leave out puto seko cookies and ginger tea for Santa; jet to Russia for a honey-spice cookie; then set out for Malawi for a sweet potato cookie!

CAMP NEWS

And just like that, we're headed into the 2nd trimester. I am so proud of the hard work I see daily in the classroom. 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

12/2-12/13 IReady #2 Administration

12/5 VIP Lunch (normal lunch time)

12/6 Grizzly Choir at Victoria Gardens

12/9 BOB Lunch time Celebration

12/10 AR Round 2 Cut off

12/10 Winter Choir Concert @6:30

12/16-12/19 Holiday Boutique

12/20-1/5 Winter Break

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)

With only one sleep left before Christmas Eve, Dasher can’t contain her excitement for her favorite holiday. With the sound of Christmas carols on the breeze and twinkling lights radiating from a nearby city, she sneaks off to visit the festivities.

The Little Red Sleigh has one big dream―to one day become Santa's big red sleigh! But all her life, she's been told she's too small, she's too young, she can't fly, and she certainly can't meet Santa.

In Mexico, the poinsettia is called flor de la Nochebuenao flower of the Holy Night. This Mexican legend tells how the poinsettia came to be, through a little girl's unselfish gift to the Christ Child

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.