McKinley Monthly
November 2022
Upcoming Events - November
PTA - 1
Grade 4 Plains Art Museum FT - 8
Daylight Savings Time Begins - 6
Veteran's Day Program - 10
No School - 11
Grade 1 Planetarium FT - 16
Vision Screening - 18
No School - 23, 24, 25
From the Principal
November brings much joy and thankfulness to the month. I am so proud to be incorporated with this school community! Please continue to be a part of your child's education by setting time aside to study, read and share with your family each day.
I am also grateful to the amazing teachers and support staff who keep this educational boat afloat! Do you have a moment to send a quick thank you note or email to a staff member at McKinley? A simple note of appreciation can change a staff member's day - and positive connections between home and school foster mutual respect, which in turn creates a stronger learning environment for all. I encourage you to share a quick thank you today with someone having a positive impact on your child.
"THE WILDCAT WAY"
We are CARING
We are RESPECTFUL
We are RESPONSIBLE
We are SAFE
We are McKinley
McKinley Elementary Students of the Month - September
Kindergarten
Dallas Fleetwood
Grade 1
Amy Anderson
Grade 2
Gracie Thomas
Grade 3
Elisha Westlund
Grade 4
Nora Reuter
Grade 5
Xavier Valdez
Thank you PTA!
Fill the Dome
Students may bring a nonperishable food item to school by November 17, 2022 to donate to the Fill the Dome project. Donations will go to a local Fargo food bank. Thank you for your support of this important event!
In Honor of Our Veterans
2021-2022 Fargo Public Schools Annual Report
Fargo Public Schools is committed to serving our families and community patrons. As evidence of this commitment, we are showcasing the qualities and services of our school district and providing a wide array of information in the FPS 2021-22 Annual Report.
This report aims to familiarize families and the community with Fargo Public Schools by sharing details such as enrollment, staffing, and budget numbers and providing overviews of student services and assessment data. Thank you for your continued support as we serve the citizens of Fargo by providing students an excellent educational experience. You can access the full document at this link.
PTA - Join us at our next meeting
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
McKinley Library
Childcare provided
An important mission to benefit McKinley students - and with many hands comes light work!
THANK YOU!
We are appreciative of our students
We are thankful for you!
Don't Forget Your Winter Gear!
Delayed Bus Route Plan
Dear FPS Families,
This message shares a delayed bus route plan that will occur if Fargo Public Schools experiences a shortage of bus drivers during this school year.
Last winter, FPS canceled several bus routes due to a shortage of bus drivers. This school year, to reduce bus route cancellations and to still provide transportation to school, FPS will run affected bus routes on a one-hour delay. School buildings will still start at their normal time; families are encouraged to transport their students on time, if possible. FPS realizes that not all families can transport their students if their bus route is canceled; instead, we will offer a one-hour delayed route. Affected students will not be counted tardy due to the delay. Please note that students will still receive their specialized instruction as indicated in their Individualized Education Program (IEP).
If a driver shortage occurs, Valley Bus will notify affected riders of select routes by a voice call, email and/or text message to the contact information on file with the school. The message will instruct the rider that their original route pick-up time will run one hour late. An example would be if a student were to be picked up at 7:55 a.m. at 12th Ave. South and 7th Street, the new time would be 8:55 a.m.
Parents can check their child’s normal pick-up time using the “Bus Route by Address” option on the FPS Transportation website. Please make sure your contact information is up-to-date in PowerSchool.
Please contact your child’s school if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Rupak Gandhi, Superintendent of Fargo Public Schools.
McKinley Elementary
Jill Linnell, Counselor
Romelle Speral, Administrative Assistant, Editor
Website: www.fargo.k12.nd.us/mckinley
Location: McKinley Elementary School, 8th Street North, Fargo, ND, USA
Phone: 701.446.5200