B and d are commonly confused by learners due to their similar shapes. Developing automaticity helps children quickly recognize the correct orientation of each letter. When students struggle to distinguish between 'b' and 'd', it slows down their reading process as they pause to decipher each letter. Automatic recognition allows them to read more fluently, leading to better reading.

A strategy to help with this skill is shown in the picture above!

Dear Mustang Community,

As March unfolds, so does the excitement of one of the most thrilling sporting events of the year – March Madness! It's that time of the year again where basketball fever sweeps the nation, and we want YOU to be a part of the action.

We're thrilled to announce our March Madness Bracket Competition, and we're inviting every member of our community to participate. Whether you're a die-hard basketball fan or just enjoy the thrill of friendly competition, this is your chance to showcase your skills and have some fun with fellow community members.

To honor Dr. Seuss day in 4th grade, we read the book, “Oh the Places You Go”. We strengthened our writing skills by writing about “Oh The Places We’ll Go In Utah.” We loved showing all of our finished work at SEP conferences!

A special member of our Mustang school community, Shannon Gessel is more than a classified employee—she represents the ‘greatness’ we believe everyone should possess at Meadow Brook. To both teachers and students, she is and provides asignificant support.

Dr Seuss week was celebrated in kindergarten with many fun and silly things! From Wockets in our pockets, green eggs, Cat in the Hat, painting hot air balloons, to our read-a-thon with a “Seussy Snack!” 

“The more that you read, the more things you will know! The more that you learn, the more places you will go!” -Dr Seuss 

From struggling with one sentence at the beginning of the school year to now confidently crafting and editing an entire paragraph—our first graders have truly become amazing writers! 🌟✏️ Witnessing their growth is nothing short of incredible. Each paragraph now includes an opening sentence, at least two event sentences, and a powerful closing sentence. 📝💡 What a journey it has been, and we're so proud of the progress they've made!

In our class we have celebrated Dr. Suess day along with Presidents day and Stuffy day! So many celebrations to be had after working hard! -Mrs. Paynes Class

In third grade, students finished up a project called, "Zombie in Love." This was a writing project for Valentine's Day. Students got to create a newspaper article for a zombie that was looking for love. They had to think of things that a zombie might like, dislike, and activities zombies like doing. They then wrote it like a newspaper article and designed themselves as a zombie in their art! They worked so hard on them and they turned out so cute!

Last week we learned more about President’s Day. We also filled out a packet about what laws they would make as president and why someone should vote for them. It was fun to hear their ideas and how excited they were to share them.