A Door To...?

As most know, it is time for state testing.  To make our media center's test environment secure we needed a way to create a barrier between Cedar West and the media center and thus we asked for a door.  Circumstances happened and the best we could do in our short time was put up plywood.   It was the sight to see for the week.  I had really hoped for a door but wasn't complaining.  A few of the MRA teachers got together and created this cardboard door complete with real hinges and a real handle.  When opened, the backside of the door is adorned with birthday greetings.  It was by far the most amazing birthday card I have ever received.  

Thank you MRA teachers and students who worked hard to make this door happen.  Please stop by and check it out! 

OBOB Results

OBOB Team Results

By Iva Quinlan

On Saturday, March 18th, MRA was represented by our 3rd-5th grade team, A Snicker of Reading, at the OBOB regional tournament.  The day consisted of two pool plays in which our team competed in four battles against other schools.  They answered,  “In Which Book…” questions and content questions about the 16 books they have been intently reading and studying.  Snicker of Reading did well in recalling all the fine details in those books.  However, we did not make enough points to move on to bracket play.  I am very proud of our readers as they have worked for months reading and practicing, giving up their lunch and recess times.  

Please help me in congratulating:  Emily Roth, Rachel Zacher, Elise Quinlan, and Rylee Lowder

On Sunday, March 19th MRA also sent the Book Wyrms to the 6th-8th grade regional OBOB tournament.  Our team cruised through the pool play and made it into the Sweet 16 bracket.  They were in the top 16 teams in our region.  Bracket play it’s single elimination and thus we did not make it past our first bracket.   We are so proud to have been recognized as one of  the top 16 teams.

Please help me in congratulating:  Libbey Briley, Michael Kyllo, Kayla Appleton, Avery Quinlan, and Audrey Coulombe.