The Mac Memo
April 2019
News from the Principal, Mrs. Graves
State Assessment Testing
Spring Break is coming earlier this year and when we return, we'll start our state testing! Students in grades 3rd - 5th grade will participate in Elementary Language Arts (ELA) and Math testing. Students in 5th grade will take the Science test. Please look for information from your teacher and try to avoid appointments during our test times. It's difficult for students to stop the test and do their best. We want them to have the best opportunity to show what they know!
April 2 - 4 3rd - 5th grade ELA
April 16 - 23 3rd - 5th grade Math
Sincere Thanks
I'd like to thank you for the kind words I heard upon learning about being named Magnet School of America's Principal of the Year for District 6. I'll be heading to the national conference to represent our school and I couldn't be prouder to do so! People will be hearing a lot about McLean Science & Technology Magnet! This school is great due to the staff, students, and parents that dedicate their time to our success.
Volunteers Needed
We still need volunteers to help us run our Fun Night on Friday, April 5th! Please sign up using this link, if you can help. http://bit.ly/2HUywcB
Bee Hive
We are excited to share that we will have a Bee Hive at school to enhance our learning and strengthen our magnet theme. Mrs. Oelze and Mrs. Graves have been taking bee keeping classes with the staff at Earhart Elementary, with a focus on SAFETY! We will be working with an apiarist (bee keeper) to help us train our students and staff, and maintain our hive. We were one of 2 schools in the district to receive this grant. We will update you all along the way.
Standards Referenced Grading
You may have heard about our district's roll-out of our new grading system next year. Our teachers have been working this year to get an understanding of how to better tell you what students know and are able to do. If you are interested in knowing more, you can see the Board of Education's presentation here http://bit.ly/2V5okSj .
I'd like to thank all of the families for your continued support! Our school is successful due to the communication and help you provide us.
--Mrs. Graves
For Your Calendar
April 1 - Girls on the Run Practice
April 2 - Bible Club
April 3 - Raffle Pre-Sale $$ due
April 4 - Girls on the Run Practice
April 5 - PTA Carnival
April 8 - Girls on the Run Practice
April 9 - STUCO
April 9 - Bible Club
April 11 - Girls on the Run
April 15 - Girls on the Run Practice 5K
April 15 - Good Apple Awards
April 16 - Bible Club
April 16 - Chick Fil A Night
April 16 - STUCO Collection until April 26
April 18 - 5th to Field Trip
April 18 - 4th to Field Trip
April 19 - No School Conference Release Day
April 22 - No School Inservice Day
April 23 - Bible Club
April 25 - Girls on the Run Practice
April 25 - 2/3 Music Program
April 29 - Girls on the Run
April 30 - Bible Club
CHAMPS Review
SAVE THE DATE - PTA Fun Night & Raffle
Friday, Apr 5, 2019, 06:00 PM
McLean Science & Technology Magnet
McLean Good Apples
Brenda Phillips - latchkey aide
Sara Ornelas - parent volunteer
Mrs. Begole & Miss Queener - 5th Grade team
They will be recognized at a Board of Education Meeting on April 15th at our District office.
From PTA President, Lindsay Miller
The Greatest Showman Fun Night will be held on Friday, April 5th. We will have fun games, prizes, carnival foods for dinner, and Raffle baskets! Please plan to attend and we look forward to having FUN with your family. Wristbands are on sale now, you should have a preorder form coming home - each wristband is $10 and allows unlimited games (pie-a-teacher and face painting only 1x each per wristband).
- 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Food Available for purchase in Gym
- 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Games
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Purchase Raffle Tickets
- 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm Raffle Winners Announced
Remember while doing your online shopping go through our SchoolStore link (over 400 stores available like Kohls, Target, WalMart). Purchases made through the link will give McLean a percentage back! You can go to www.schoolstore.net and enter our code: 111629 to start or register!
Don't forget to send in all your BOXTOPS each month!
Upcoming Important Dates:
May 6 - 10 Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
May 10th Field Day
PTA Meeting
Tuesday, Apr 9, 2019, 06:30 PM
Library
Congratulations to Karen for 30 years in Nutrition Services!
Site Council
Special thanks to parent, Leslie Hunt, for her service to this group. She has been a valuable member of our committee since 2014! We appreciate her work on helping us communicate and collaborate.
About Us...
Email: cgraves1@usd259.net
Website: https://www.usd259.org/McLean
Location: 2277 Marigold Street, Wichita, KS, USA
Phone: 316-973-8250
Facebook: www.facebook.com/McLeanPTA
Twitter: @mcleanwildcats