McKinley Mindset- Staff Edition
Staff Weekly Updates 11/26/18
Mindset Monday
Happy Monday Everyone!
Lesson Plans
Starting in November I will begin collecting weekly lesson plans. Please have your lesson plans for the week turned into me by MONDAY morning starting November 5th. You can submit them to me digitally via email or share them with me on Google Docs.
Lesson plan due dates for November are as follows:
Nov 27
The purpose of this is to ensure that our lesson planning reflects the important components of International Baccalaureate, continues to grow our inquiry-based approach and to better understand how each grade level is planning for student success.
Hour of Code
We will again be participating the in Hour of Code December 3-9! During those days, please pick one hour where students can complete computer coding activities! There are TONS of resources organized by grade level here: https://hourofcode.com/us/learn
What to know this week
Monday-
Tuesday-
Sadly, no snow day :(
Wednesday -
Whole Group Collab.
Thursday -
Friday - Mark your calendar for Harbor Holidays! (Tomorrow)
Harbor Holidays
Fairport Harbor Holidays and a Day with the Grinch will be December 1, 2018. Museums, churches, schools, the FH Public Library, organizations and businesses will participate from 11am-4pm with arts and crafts, Chinese auctions, entertainment and ethnic foods while the Grinch travels around the village with his dog Max stealing gifts to "Fill the Cruiser" for Toys for Tots. The Toys for Tots collection takes place at the Fairport VFW where there are activities for the kids with photos with Santa. Bring an unwrapped toy and enjoy all the fun at the VFW sponsored by the Fairport Harbor Police Department.
COSTUME CONTEST 5PM in Finn Hollow Park with tree lighting. Dress as your favorite Who person.
At 5:30pm the Grinch climbs our historic Lighthouse tower to read the Dr. Seuss classic story "How the Grinch Stole Christmas". After the story photos with Santa, the Grinch and Max will be taken in the park. Hot Chocolate and cookies will be available.
Park in one place and HOP on the Red Trolley from 11am-6pm to visit stops throughout the village. WHO VILLAGE comes to Finn Hollow Park from November 20-January 1st.
Fairport Harbor is a historical village with many specialty shops, 2 museums and restaurants all within walking distance of our historical lighthouse.
PBIS
November Event- Chinese Auction - Mystery Gift - Students, parents and staff donate wrapped gifts (letters will be going out with students). When the gift is sent in it will be placed in a boy bin, girl bin, or both. Students can enter the drawing for a gift by putting their name on a McBuck and dropping it in the girl / boy bucket. We will have an assembly at the end of november and draw the names.
Christmas Tree Challenge- Starting Monday, November 12th and running through November 30th (12 school days) classes will work to earn ornaments for their trees. The winning class will go to a tree farm and select a Christmas tree for a family. The class who receives the golden fork for this time period will also attend.