McKinley E-Newsletter
October 5, 2018
Calendar for Next Week
Monday, October 8
No Schoo
Tuesday, October 9
No School
Wednesday, October 10
Learning Lab (IMC) from 3-4 pm
Robotics
Girls Swimming Practice Starts
Boys .BB meeting (see below)
Thursday, October 11
Orchestra Practice Club
7th Football v. Excelsior Black
8th Football at Taft
CC Meet at Cherry Hill
Friday, October 12
Picture Retakes
Hip Hop after school
1:20 pm Dismissal
CLICK HERE to download next week's calendar
CONFERENCES
Students can attend conferences.
If you have not E-Registered your student, you can do so in the main office. If students are not E-Registered, they will not be able to go on field trips. In addition, it's important for the school to have current contact information.
Tickets for Beauty and the Beast Jr. will also be on sale in the main office. Performances are Thursday, October 25, and Friday, October 26.
MCKINLEY'S SAFE HALLOWEEN
McKinley's staff and student leadership team would like to invite the community to join them for trick-or-treating, spooky science experiments and Halloween crafts. Students must be accompanied by an adult. Students arriving without a parent or guardian will not be allowed to enter. Feel free to call with any questions: (319) 558-2348.
Where: McKinley Middle School
When: Monday, October 29
Time: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
FALL FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN SUCCESS!
Orders are still coming in, but we have netted over $5,000 for McKinley.
Friendly reminder that you can place online orders from Great American all year long.
Instructions on how to order online:
Great American School Store (Opens in a new window)
Click on Shop at the top of the page
Enter Organization ID number: 1426865
SEND YOUR HY-VEE RECEIPTS ELECTRONICALLY
It's very easy to do.
E-mail your electronic Hy-Vee receipt to Mckhyvee@gmail.com.
To sign up for electronic receipts, go to https://www.hy-vee.com/perks/. Once you log in, it will bring you to your customer profile. Towards the bottom of the first column, it will ask you if you want to receive a digital receipt. Click yes.
If you send your receipts electronically, you do not need to drop them off at the main office.
Share McKinley’s Hy-Vee Receipt e-mail address with family, friends, neighbors, etc.
Money from the Hy-Vee Cash 4 Student program is used towards purchasing items for the bear paw store. For those new to McKinley, we believe in acknowledging students for exemplifying the BEAR way. Our positive acknowledgement system centers on the use of BEAR paws. Students can use BEAR paws for various incentives including pizza parties on Friday’s as well as purchasing items at the BEAR paw store.
Students Working Hard
Dressed for Success
News Team Preparing for Next Program
HALLOWEEN COSTUME DANCE AND PARTY
When: Friday, October 19 from 6-8 pm
Where: McKinley Main Gym
Tickets: $5 at the door
Who: McKinley Middle School Students
Sponsor: Bear Claws Travel Club
PICTURE RE-TAKES
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Jr. TICKETS
WINTER SPORTS - ATTENTION 7TH AND 8TH GRADERS
7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball Meeting on October 10
7th Grade Meeting in Small Gym - Please see Coach Tower if your student cannot attend the meeting.
8th Grade Meeting in Cafeteria - Please see Coach Hesh if your student cannot attend the meeting.
You will need to have an updated physical and concussion form on file to begin practice on Monday, October 15.
LOOKING AHEAD
October 8 and 9: No School
October 15: PTA Meeting, 6:30 pm
October 16 and 18: Conferences
October 25 and 26: Fall Musical
SAVE HY-VEE RECEIPTS FOR MCKINLEY
How is the Money Spent?
Money from the Hy-Vee Cash 4 Student program is used towards purchasing items for the bear paw store. For those new to McKinley, we believe in acknowledging students for exemplifying the BEAR way. Our positive acknowledgement system centers on the use of BEAR paws. Students can use BEAR paws for various incentives including pizza parties on Friday’s as well as purchasing items at the BEAR paw store.
BACKPACK ACTIVITIES
Musical Theatre Performance Class at Old Creamery Theatre - CLICK HERE for flyer
CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF ALL ACTIVITIES
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