🥖 Spotlight on... the Merzbacher’s field trip! 🍞

Our 2nd grade students recently had an incredible morning diving into the communal process of making bread with @merzbachers.bakery! While the aroma of fresh bread and the warmth of the bakery were wonderful, the real magic happened when the 2nd graders connected the experience to their classroom theme for the year: work and labor.

Bakery owner Pete challenged the children with a tricky question: “How many workers do you think it takes to make a single loaf of bread?” While guesses ranged from 10 to 100, Pete revealed a staggering reality: over 10,000 people contribute to every single loaf! From the farmers growing the grain and the drivers shipping ingredients to the factory workers producing packaging and the bakers themselves, our students learned just how interconnected our world truly is. ✨

Here are a few highlights from our day:

The Bakery in Action: They got to witness the exciting baking stage firsthand—watching the bakers hard at work mixing, shaping, and baking.

Engineering Meets Tradition: A crowd favorite was the specialized roll maker, showing the children how machinery and traditional baking work hand-in-hand.

Hands-On Helping: Students rolled up their sleeves to peel sweet potatoes, an essential ingredient for Merzbacher’s famous Sweet Potato Pullman!

A Sweet Ending: The team sent the class back to school with some pre-shaped dough. We baked the rolls right in our classroom and enjoyed them together before the end of the day. 😋

A huge thank you to Pete and the whole Merzbacher’s team for an unforgettable, delicious lesson in community, economics, and teamwork!

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In anticipation of the Class of 2026`s graduation in under two weeks, we looked back through the archives to see how much they`ve grown!

To this year`s graduates: we`ve loved getting to cultivate your love of learning, celebrate your childhood, and inspire you to care for yourselves, each other, and the world. May you go on to do more amazing things with your lives and always keep Miquon in your hearts! ♥️

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This year’s edition of Miquon Grass is here! 🌿

Miquon Grass is our beloved literary magazine featuring a written piece from every child on campus.

Throughout each spring, students work closely with their teachers to select a piece, make final revisions, and add illustrations before submitting their work for publication. In the days leading up to this year`s deadline, campus buzzed with young writers putting the finishing touches on their stories, poems, and reflections.

The Grass is a cherished Miquon tradition — one children eagerly revisit in the library year after year, alongside alumni who return to rediscover their own writing from years past.

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🚲 27 students
🚲 5+ miles
🚲 Riders from 6th grade all the way down to tiny 16-inch wheels

Nearly 30 students traded cars and buses for handlebars as they tackled the Schuylkill River Trail with confidence and enthusiasm. They arrived at school with ear-to-ear smiles and enough energy to power the whole campus.

We couldn’t be prouder of their grit, determination, and school spirit!

How do you commute? Drop a 🚲 or 🚗 below!

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We’re gearing up for our annual Spring Fair raffle!

Thank you to everyone who helped organize, create, and donate such incredible prizes. Now it’s time to grab your tickets!

From themed class baskets and handmade items to restaurant gift cards, sports and theater tickets, and more—there’s something for everyone.

Our online platform makes it easy for friends and family near and far to join in (though you may need to visit to claim your prize 😉). Good luck!

Buy your tickets today! Link in bio.

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Last Thursday was the big day our Kindergarten/1st graders had been waiting for: tasting the sugar maple syrup they made themselves on Pancake Day!

Children helped read the recipe, measure ingredients, crack eggs, and mix the batter. When it was (finally!) time to taste, they noticed the syrup’s color, aroma, and, of course, its flavor.

As they enjoyed the feast, children drew and wrote about their experiences. Our Sugar and Silver Maple groups especially loved comparing syrup from their different trees. What a joy to revisit their maple studies through such a delicious morning!

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It`s National Teacher Appreciation Week, and we want to shout from the rooftops about how much we love our teachers!

Our teachers live our mission every day: they celebrate childhood, cultivate a love of learning, and inspire children to advocate and care for themselves, each other, and the world!

We wouldn`t be Miquon without them.

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Last week, we welcomed families to campus for our annual Arts & Science Show!

In science, our 5/6 students moved beyond traditional trifold displays, engaging in live experimentation during the event to gather real-time data. Their findings will be published and shared with the community soon.

In art, students selected 2–3 pieces they created this year that they felt especially proud of. Their work spanned a variety of mediums, including weaving, ceramics, and mixed media collage.

A special thank you to our art teacher, Nicole, and our science teacher, Cynthia, for their dedication to supporting these young learners and bringing this event to life.

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