McKinley Minutes
Weekly Updates from Mrs. K
March 5, 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
Zoom link for School Site Council Meeting: https://gusd-org.zoom.us/j/89032441495
Teacher Feature - Ms. Beck
When I’m not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family at Lake Almanor. We love to kayak, go on walks, and swim at the beach all day long! We also love to just hang out and Bar-B-Que in our backyard.
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CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH - Perseverance
This month we’re talking about the trait of Perseverance. The dictionary defines it as: “Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.” The definition we are using in class is:
Perseverance: the ability to work through situations even when there are obstacles or challenges in the way.
A lot of research today is telling us that the highest indicators of success in our kids isn’t just about their grades or their IQ. The number one skill that helps people of all walks of life be successful is GRIT! The ability to persevere in the face of adversity or even failure. Over the course of the month, we will talk about inspiring people who faced many failures before they found success. We will talk about what it means to navigate tough stuff, even when it feels overwhelming or really hard. We will talk about having a Growth Mindset – to see challenges and failure as an opportunity to grow instead of a brick wall.
Let's Keep Everyone Healthy and Our School Open
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!