Only At Milpitas Home / About Us / Only At Milpitas Choosing Merryhill School We know that parents have a lot of choices for their child’s education. So, why do families choose Merryhill Preschool, Elementary, and Middle School Milpitas and stay with us until their child graduates? It is because so many wonderful things happen at our private school, #OnlyAtMilpitas. Let us tell you more! The 3 C’s The 3 C’s – Compassion, Curiosity, and Competency – are the pillars of our school. Our students internalize these important traits throughout their time at our school and apply them in their everyday lives. We believe compassion to be the most important of the 3 C’s. We encourage them to act compassionately towards others and themselves. To be kind to oneself is the first step in succeeding at selflessness. Living curiously sets our students apart from others because they question everything and can go above and beyond norms in their learning. Competency in academics will advance them to do well in school, and whatever life throws their way. The learning experiences at Merryhill School provide a balance for their lives to be well-rounded students. Thanksgiving Connections In partnership with the San Jose Family Shelter, we collect Thanksgiving baskets for families in our community. We gather food, make centerpieces, and add them to baskets. For every basket, the school donates a turkey! Historically, we feed upwards of 75 families every year. Celebration of Success The 3 C’s – Compassion, Curiosity, and Competency – are the pillars of our school. Our students internalize these important traits throughout their time at our school and apply them in their everyday lives. We believe compassion to be the most important of the 3 C’s. We encourage them to act compassionately towards others and themselves. To be kind to oneself is the first step in succeeding at selflessness. Living curiously sets our students apart from others. They question things and can go above and beyond norms in their learning. Competency in academics will advance them to do well in school, and whatever life throws their way. The learning experiences at Merryhill School provide a balance for their lives to be well-rounded students. Operation Bag Lunch We partner with the San Jose Family Shelter to provide lunch for children from the shelter who are experiencing food insecurity. Once a month, students in grades 5th through 8th make lunches for less fortunate students, all the way from assembling sandwiches to delivering them. Kindness Path February is Kindness Month and we participate in many ways. One way is by painting pictures, rocks, and pots featuring kindness motifs. In partnership with our Art department, our students express compassion and care through art and place the rocks to form a path to our garden. They also read novels about kindness and work on applying those lessons to their everyday lives. Parent Appreciation Lunch Every spring, our 8th grade hosts a catered lunch for their parents. Taking on the roles as waiters and waitresses, the students take their families’ orders and bring them their meal. This is a fun event to mark the accomplishment of graduating, but also to show their appreciation for the support of their family. The event is meant to be reflective of their time at our school and show gratitude for their journey and all who have helped them along the way. Yoga Every Monday morning, our 2nd through 8th graders do yoga for 30 mins with a professional yoga teacher. In recent years, we realized that students were feeling more anxious than ever. Yoga is a great way to help them calm down and regulate their emotions. Our students focus better in the classroom when they are able to focus on themselves. They feel empowered through recognizing and controlling their own emotions. Not only has this improved their well-being, but has also brought them together. We emphasize that students need to be kind to themselves just as much as being kind to others. Frequently Asked Questions How can parents get involved at Merryhill Milpitas? There are plenty of ways for parents to get involved at Merryhill Milpitas: chaperoning field trips and supporting school events, sharing their expertise as guest speakers, or leading student clubs and enrichment activities. However you choose to participate, it’s one more way our school community feels like family. What is the average class size at Merryhill Milpitas? PreK–Jr. K classes have a 2:24 student-to-teacher ratio. K–3 classes have up to 24 students supported by an instructional aide. What is the Merryhill Method? The Merryhill Method is our approach to developing students who are confident, resilient, and increasingly independent. We do that by making students active participants in their learning, not simply recipients of instruction. What types of enrichment and club opportunities are available at Merryhill Preschool, Elementary, and Middle School Milpitas? Every student in kindergarten through 8th grade participates in specialty classes including physical education, art, technology, Spanish, and music. Students can also explore a range of clubs including STEM, chess, athletics, crafting, and more. Whether a child’s passion is building, creating, competing, or discovering, there is a place for it at Merryhill Milpitas.
