McKinley E-Newsletter
Friday, January 6, 2017
NEXT WEEK'S CALENDAR
Monday, January 9
Jazz Band, 7 am
Chamber Orchestra, 7 am
Learning Lab from 3 to 4 pm
Swimming vs. Northwest and North Central at Coralville Rec Center
Robotics
Girls Basketball vs. Oak Ridge 7(H), 8(A) -- We need help with Concessions for this game - See below to sign up
PTA Meeting at Noon in Room 304; sign in at the main office
Tuesday, January 10
Art Club
STEAM Club
Wrestling meeting after school in Mr. Sweer's room
Wednesday, January 11
Jazz Band, 7 am
Chamber Orchestra, 7 am
Game Club
Robotics
STEAM Club
Thursday, January 12
Yearbook
Learning Lab from 3 pm to 4 pm
Future City Competition at 1:30 in Cafeteria
Boys Swimming vs. Linn-Mar at Linn-Mar
Girls Basketball vs. Southeast 7(A), 8(H)
Friday, January 13
1:25 Dismissal
Marching Band
End of Quarter 2
End of Semester 1
CLASSIC EDITION REHEARSAL SCHEDULE - CLICK HERE
CLICK HERE to download/print weekly student calendar
PTA MEETING
DO YOU HAVE ANY EXTRA LEGOS?
A Makerspace is a place where students will be able to create, explore, and share new ideas, projects, and technologies. McKinley's Makerspace 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
VIRTUAL BACKPACK ACTIVITIES
Have you checked Virtual Backpack lately? A couple upcoming activities
Eastern Iowa Arts Academy will hold two classes (drawing and story line) at McKinley this winter. Winter term runs January 23 through March 3. Classes will be on Friday's from 1:45 to 2:45, grades 6-8. To register, go to www.easterniowaartsacademy.org.
FOLLIES Auditions. FOLLIES is looking to cast a large company of singers, dancers, and kids for its 2017 show, "SHOWSTOPPERS: BROADWAY BURSTING WITH SONG" to be held at the Paramount Theatre, April 8 & 9. Rehearsals begin January 29. To sign up and for more information, go to www.crfollies.com/audition-info.
CLICK HERE for a complete list of activities on Virtual Backpack.
CONCESSION HELP FOR MONDAY'S GIRLS BASKETBALL
Thank you to those who have volunteered to work the concession stand. All slots have been filled except Monday's game. If you can help, please click on the link below. 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
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