McKinley E-Newsletter
Friday,December 16, 2016
NEXT WEEK'S CALENDAR
CLICK HERE TO READ MINUTES FROM PTA MEETING
Saturday, December 17
Robotics Tournament at McKinley from 8:00 am - 2:30 pm
Monday, December 19
**Green Team Craft Sale After School** (more info below)
Jazz Band, 7 am
Chamber Orchestra, 7 am
Learning Lab from 3 to 4 in IMC
CE Rehearsal from 3 to 6 pm (Girls)
MMM Drum line from 3 to 3:45 pm
Spirit Squad
Robotics
Tuesday, December 20
MMM Drumline to ELSC, 7-8:30 am
Girls Basketball vs. LaSalle 7(H), 8(A)
Art Club
STEAM Club
CE Rehearsal from 3 - 5 pm (ALL)
Wednesday, December 21
Jazz Band, 7 am
Chamber Orchestra, 7 am
Game Club
Robotics
STEAM Club
CE Rehearsal from 3 - 5 pm (ALL)
Thursday, December 22, 2016 thru January 2, 2017
NO SCHOOL
CLASSIC EDITION REHEARSAL SCHEDULE - CLICK HERE
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Little Bit of Somethin' Community Variety Show
Little Bit of Somethin’
Community Variety Show
Dinner, Bake Sale, Silent Auction Fundraiser
March 7, 2017
Students from McKinley, as well as student and adult performers from around the community, are invited to audition for this variety show, which will be presented on March 7th by the McKinley Middle School’s Fine Arts Department. This fun event is a long-standing McKinley fundraiser and the monies raised will be used to cover flooring renovations for our stage; additional sound and lighting equipment; music and supplies for band, choir and orchestra; and instruments and other performance needs for students who otherwise would not be able to afford to be involved in the many musical opportunities McKinley offers.
AUDITIONS
January 30th from 3:00 – 5:00pm
and January 31st from 3:00 – 5:00pm
A sign-up for an audition time will be posted outside of Vocal Room 112. Guidelines for the variety show acts are as follows:
Students and adults from Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas may audition for the show.
Student performers MUST BE PASSING ALL CLASSES in order to be eligible to perform. NO F’s AS OF FEBRUARY 28th.
Performance ideas: Dance (Tap, Ballet, Jazz, etc), vocal, instrumental and orchestral solos and small ensembles, drama, comedy, magic, poetry readings, etc.
Each audition time is 3 minutes. Performance time for each act will be no longer than 5 minutes. All acts must be memorized and dressed in performance attire.
Auditions will take place in the auditorium.
If accompanist is needed, please bring music to audition and Mrs Anderson will assist.
All content must be appropriate for McKinley Middle School. Ask Mrs. Driskell, Mr. Steffen, or Mrs. Anderson if you have any questions about the lyrics to a song.
Students will be chosen to perform in ONE act in addition to Classic Edition, Chamber Orchestra, or Jazz Band. This is in order to keep up the pace of the show and allow for a greater variety of acts and performers.
Acts will be selected to perform in the main show, opening acts or the café performances. Contact Mrs Driskell eldriskell@cr.K12.ia.us.com if you have any questions.
WE WISH YOU A GREEN CHRISTMAS!
Come shop for last minute holiday gifts at the 6th Grade Green Team Craft Sale after school on Monday (2:55-3:15). All of our items are made from recycled and repurposed materials…We have picture frames, pencils holders, wrapping paper, and more!
All proceeds from this sale will be given as a donation to our
neighbors at The Catholic Worker House Homeless Shelter
MCKINLEY FOOD BANK
CONCESSION HELP FOR GIRLS BASKETBALL
We are looking for volunteers to help staff the concession stand during basketball games. The table is set up so you can easily watch the games while selling snacks and drinks. Please help support McKinley - Go Bears! Students can help but need to be accompanied by an adult and passing their classes.
***If you are interested in volunteering please complete and return the required volunteer form to Jackie Mason, Volunteer Coordinator. Once on file, you will not need to complete another one
Girls Basketball Concessions Sign Up
Makerspace is Coming to the IMC
A Makerspace is coming to the library! A Makerspace is a place where students will be able to create, explore, and share new ideas, projects, and technologies. We will have snap circuit kits, craft supplies, origami kits, a Makey Makey controller, a cardboard creation area, and so much more as the year goes on. Our initial funding came from a Donors Choose campaign that was funded in a matter of hours! If you’d like to contribute to our Makerspace, we have an Amazon Wish List available on the McKinley IMC website. (Go to the McKinley homepage, then go to Resources, then select Library.) OR CLICK HERE
BF Needs Activity Chairs/Balance Balls for Classroom
Our Behavior Focused program is asking for donations to help purchase six activity chairs and six balance ball chairs. These seating options will help provide sensory output and assist students in staying focused while working. They will also help to create a classroom environment that meets our students needs while helping them stay engaged in academics. This increase in engagement will result in higher grades and a solid understanding in academic areas, as well as the opportunity to get the same education their peers are getting in the general education setting. To donate, please CLICK HERE. Feel free to share.
McKinley Middle School
Email: jmason@cr.k12.ia.us
Website: http://mckinley.cr.k12.ia.us/
Location: 620 10th Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA
Phone: 319-558-2348
Twitter: @CRMcKinleyMS