Magpie
February 8th - 12th
Important School Dates:
2/9 - Learning Lab
2/10 - 5th/ 6th Battle of the Books Competition
2/11 - Learning Lab
2/11 - 3rd/ 4th Battle of the Books Competition
2/12 - Pajama Day
100th Day of School - What a Celebration!
Wednesday was our 100th day of school and it is always a HUGE celebration in Mrs. Corise's kindergarten class. Students started their day by counting to 100 and cheered as balloons dropped from the ceiling after shouting "100!".
Artist in the School - Acrylic Painting with Sharlene Cline
During the month of February, we have the pleasure of having Sharline Cline back as our Artist in the School. Students are learning about acrylic painting along with some really great techniques on how to manipulate the paint to create Kachemak Bay masterpieces! Sharlene will be with us through Friday, February 12th. We will follow our time with her with a virtual Gallery Walk via our school website on Monday, February 15th. Stay tuned to future Magpies for more information.
3rd/4th and 5th/6th Grade Battle of the Books Competition
On Wednesday, February 10th (5th/6th) and Thursday, February 11th (3rd/4th) our Battle of the Books teams will compete with other KPBSD schools for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place titles. Last year, our 5th/6th team tied for 2nd place and this year's teams are hoping to achieve a similar outcome. Good Luck to all of our students participating!
Pajama Day
Friday, February 12th is our Student Council sponsored Pajama Day. Join the fun!
4th - 6th Grade Spelling Bee - February 25th
We will have our school Spelling Bee on Thursday, February 25th. The Champion from the School Bee will go on to compete in the State Bee which will be held (virtually) on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. In place of our normal Spelling Bee Study Group, we received a great online tool from Marjorie Dunn at West Homer Elementary to share with our students to help them practice. Click the button below to access this resource. Good luck spellers!!
2 Masks Needed at School
Just a reminder that students need two masks at school. One for the morning portion of the day and then usually, another dry mask is needed after recess due to wetness. Thank you!
Substitutes Needed
Click the button below for a rewarding opportunity to work with students K-6th grade. Not only has KPBSD increased the substitute pay but you get to say where and when you are available to work. Questions? Contact Joy at (907) 235-8181 or click the button below for more details.
Inkjet Cartridge Recycling
Our school can raise money by collecting used inkjet printer cartridges. Cartridges may be collected from home, a parent’s place of employment, and from their co-workers. Please drop used cartridges off at the front office. Thanks for helping our school with this recycling project.
Student Comic Corner
McNeil Canyon Elementary School
Email: joverson@kpbsd.k12.ak.us
Website: kpbsd.org/schools/mcneil-canyon/
Location: 52188 East End Rd, Homer, AK, USA
Phone: 907-435-7618
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/McNeilCanyon/