The Lion's Roar
Principal's Weekly Newsletter- March 25, 2023
STEM Fair
Great job to the 75+ students who participated! Thank you to McKinley STEM teacher Ms. Oyenoki for coordinating the event.
No School Monday
HSA Awards
Do you know an amazing McKinley parent or staff member that exemplifies volunteerism? Here is your chance to thank them in a powerful way. Nominate them for an Honorary Service Award! Nominations are Due March 31st to mckinleypta.hsa.gmail.com
Open House and Minimum Day
This Thursday is a Minimum Day with early dismissal.
TK/K at 12:30pm
1st-2nd at 1:35pm
3rd-5th at 1:45pm
Then Thursday night is Open House! The playground will be open for parking. Parents and the community are invited to explore campus facilities, meet teachers, see the classrooms, and view student work. A reminder that students must be supervised by their parents at all times; this is not a drop off event. The playground is closed to student play. We look forward to seeing you Thursday 6-7pm!
Parent Input Forms
It's that time of year where McKinley staff start planning for the upcoming school year. Parents are invited to complete the Parent Input Form to assist staff with the class placement process for the 23-24 school year. Parents may share details about their child as a learner, and about what environment works best. Forms are due to mrussell@smmusd.org by April 21. Late forms will not be accepted.
Click below for the fillable PDF.
Moving and not returning to McKinley next year? Please email noellesandoval@smmusd.org so that we know your intent to unenroll.
Have an incoming TK or Kindergartener? Enroll now by emailing enrollmckinley@smmusd.org
Spring Break
Weekly Planner
This Week
March 27- No School
March 30- Minimum Day Early Dismissal (12:30pm TK/K, 1:35pm 1st/2nd, 1:45pm 3rd-5th)
March 30- 6:00-7:00pm Open House
March 31- 8:30am Schoolwide Assembly (3rd grade presents the Pillar of Character, Responsibility; Dance Team performs; Jog-a-thon grand prize winner announced)
March 31- Jog-a-thon Pajama Day and Movie Night (in-class during school time at the end of the day)
March 31- Deadline for HSA Nominations
April 1-16 Spring Break
Upcoming Dates
April 18- 3:15pm, SSC Meeting on Zoom
April 21- Deadline for Parent Input Forms
April 23- 11am-1pm, Campus Beautification Day
April 24-28- State Test Begins for 5th Graders
April 26- 6pm, PTA Meeting on Zoom
April 28- 8:30am, Schoolwide Assembly (5th grade presents the Pillar of Character, Trustworthiness)
May 1-19- 3rd-5th State Test
May 1-5- Staff Appreciation Week
May 5- Bike it Walk it Day
May 26- Schoolwide Assembly, PTA Meeting
May 29- No School
June 7- 9am, 5th Culmination
June 12- Minimum Day, Last Day of School, Report Cards go Home