McKinley Minutes
Weekly Updates from Mrs. K
May 14, 2021
Kimberley Kemmis, Principal
Email: kkemmis@gusd.org
Website: www.mckinley.gusd.org
Location: 1045 Sycamore Street, Gridley, CA, USA
Phone: 530-846-5685
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009967690603
Twitter: @k_kemmis
Upcoming Events
Materials Return
Please return the following items to school by June 4th:
- Chromebooks & chargers
- Hot Spots
- Dry Erase Boards
- Math manipulatives (cubes, dice, counters, etc.)
Summer School 2021
Letters have been sent home with those students who we are recommending for Summer School. If your child was recommended we STRONGLY encourage them to attend as this program will help boost them into the next grade. Please return your Summer School commitment contracts as soon as possible.
Register New Kindergarten Students for the 2021-2022 School Year
Registration and enrollment for the 2021-2022 school year will begin March 2nd and will be online through our school website. If you are unable to enroll online, please call the school office (846-5686) to schedule an appointment for registration assistance.
CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH - Creativity
Conversation Starters
- Xavier is having a hard time coming up with an idea for his Science Fair project when his Dad tells him to get creative. After he tries and tries, Xavier starts to think that he’s not the creative type. What would you tell Xavier if he told you that?
- Sometimes, when we are being creative, we can get frustrated if things do not go as planned. What strategies can you use if you begin to feel frustrated? How can you help someone else if you notice them getting frustrated?
- What inspires you as an adult? Share with your child music, art, books, or other media that speaks to you and why.
Let's Keep Everyone Healthy and Our School Open
We are so happy to be able to give parents the choice for in person instruction for their children. Working together we can ensure that schools stay open. We are asking every family to please do the following:
1. Screen your child for symptoms each morning before sending them to school.
2. Keep your child home for at least 3 days if they are not feeling well - sick children should not be at school regardless of the cause of the illness.
3. Keep the lines of communication with the school open - we all want what is best for your child and working together we can accomplish that!