McKinley E-Newsletter
August 16, 2019
OPEN HOUSE/BLOCK PARTY ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 22
OPEN HOUSE FROM 4:00 TO 6:00 PM
Student Schedule Pick Up
6th Grade - Go to room 200 to pick up schedules
7th Grade - Go to room 300 to pick up schedules
8th Grade - Go to room 306 to pick up schedules
First Floor Lobby (10th Street) - Pay fees, order/buy McKinley spirit wear, pick up handbook, PTA/volunteer forms, Hy-Vee receipt drop off, picture day information, general questions
Counseling Office, Room 202 - Register/Schedule Changes/Busing
Infinite Campus Assistance - Room 126
Health Clinic, Room 204 - Physical/concussion forms, medication drop off, immunization questions
Fall Sports Sign Up for 7th and 8th Graders
Football, Volleyball, Cross Country - Room 320
Boys Tennis - Room 237
Girls Soccer - Room 202
BLOCK PARTY FROM 6:00-7:30 PM
Food
Fun
Entertainment
Celebrate the upcoming school year with friends, family, and McKinley staff
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL - AUGUST 26
ORDER MCKINLEY SPIRIT WEAR
**NEW** Volunteer and Visitor Management System
**NEW** Student Information System that Replaces PowerSchool
**NEW** School Bus Tracking App
VISITOR AND VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Beginning with the 2019-2020 school year McKinley will begin using the Raptor Visitor and Volunteer Management System. This system will allow us to keep better track of visitors and volunteers who come to our building. Visitors to McKinley will be required to have a driver’s license or state issued ID to gain access to the building. The system will allow us to check visitors against the sex offender registry for an added layer of safety for our students and staff. It will also allow us to more easily track volunteer and visitor hours. All visitors and volunteers MUST check in at the attendance office upon entering the building. If you have any questions about the system, please contact Principal Martinez. Read more about the volunteer program below.
INFINITE CAMPUS
We have a new student information system, Infinite Campus, and we need your help to verify your student’s critical information. A letter was mailed to families with a verification code and instructions on how to log into Infinite Campus to update this information.
If you are having difficulty logging in, stop by room 126 at the Open House for assistance. For Instructions, CLICK HERE. Questions? Call the McKinley main office at 558-2348. NOTE: You must use one of the following browsers Chrome, Safari (MAC users), Firefox.
CLICK HERE to go to Infinite Campus
SCHOOL BUSING TRACKING APP
SafeStop is an app that will provide bus location and expected arrival times at your student's bus stop. CLICK HERE for instructions on how to download the app to your phone.
Students Learning Leadership Skills
Visitor in McKinley Flower Garden
6h Grade Academy Hosts
**NEW** VOLUNTEER APPLICATION PROCESS AND OPPORTUNITIES
NEW THIS YEAR is the online volunteer application. ALL volunteers must complete an online form (link below) before volunteering. It must be completed annually.
STAFF APPRECIATION FRIDAY'S
To Sign Up CLICK HERE
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
McKinley students shall receive one breakfast and lunch daily at no charge. Students may purchase extra milk, seconds and/or ala carte with cash or money in their meal account. Students who attend McKinley will not need to complete a free and reduced application. Families not directly certified through the State or on a family application will need to complete the Educational Benefit Survey to determine eligibility (based on income) for Title I and School Fee Waivers. CLICK HERE to download information sheet
NUTRISLICE
School menus are available through Nutrislice and are accessible on the district website. View menus electronically or if you prefer, a paper copy can be printed from Nutrislice. For convenient menu access download the free mobile app (search for "Nutrislice"). For more information refer to "Menus" on the District's Food & Nutrition website.
7TH/8TH GRADE FALL SPORTS
All athletes MUST have both a current physical examination form and a current concussion form on file. Students will not be able to practice until these forms are turned in at the health office. Download forms below:
CRCSD Health Physical Form(PDF File)
Game schedules can be found in the school handbook and on the school's website under activities: http://mckinley.cr.k12.ia.us/activities/sports/.
First Meeting/Practices
Cross Country: There will be a short meeting in the cafeteria after school on Tuesday, August 27. Students will still be able to catch bus. First practice will be on Wednesday, August 28. Practices will be Monday through Thursday from 3:00 to 4:15. Never too late to come out for Cross Country!
7th Grade Volleyball: Sign up in Room 320. First practice will be on Tuesday, August 27, from 3:20 to 4:30.
Boys Tennis: Sign up in room 237. There will be a meeting on Tuesday, August 27, after school in room 237. First outdoor practice will be on Wednesday, August 28.
7th Grade Football: There will be a short meeting in the cafeteria after school on Monday, August 26. Practices will be Monday through Thursday from 3:10 to 4:45; Friday's special exception. If your student is unable to attend the meeting, please contact Coach Gasway at joel@jpgasway.com or have your student stop by Mr. Kenny's room (320)
Girls Soccer: Meeting on Wednesday, August 28, at 3:10 (room TBD/listen to announcements). First practice will be on August 29 from 3:15 to 4:30
DIGITAL MONITORS USED FOR STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/McKinleySTEAM/
Twitter: @CRMcKinleyMS