McKinley E-Newsletter
May 18, 2018
NEXT WEEK'S CALENDAR
Monday, May 21
Learning Lab from 3-4 pm
Tuesday, May 22
Chamber, 6:50 am
MAAAP Meeting
7th Grade City Track Meet at Kingston
Vocal Concert; 6th at 6 pm; 7th at 6:45; 8th at 7:30
Wednesday, May 23
Learning Lab, 3-4 pm
All Library Materials Due (see below)
Thursday, May 24
Chamber Orchestra Tour
Friday, May 25
1:20 Dismissal
Teen Outreach
CLICK HERE to download/print weekly student calendar
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - JUNE 1
The last day of school will be an early dismissal day. Breakfast and lunch will not be served that day.
6th and 7th grade students will be dismissed at 11:15.
8th grade students will be dismissed after recognition ceremony (information below).
MCKINLEY HAS AN INFLATABLE SCREEN!
OVERDUE LIBRARY BOOKS
Please remind your student to check their locker or at home for overdue books. Return or pay for lost books by 10 am next Wednesday, May 23, and your student will be entered in drawing for prizes.
MCKINLEY SUMMER BOOK EXCHANGE
Do you have books at home your student is not reading anymore that you want to get rid of?
Drop Off Date: Tuesday, May 29, in the Library
(students can drop off up to 10 books and get a coupon to get the same number of books the next day)
Pick Up Date: Wednesday, May 30, in the Library
(bring back your coupon on the 30th and get that number of new (to your student) books.
*This is a way to get more books to read for the summer
*Bring books suitable for middle school students (no damaged books)
*Maximum number of books to exchange: 10 (if you drop off more than 10 books, they will be considered a donation)
CAREERS IN COMPUTERS, TECHNOLOGY OR ENGINEERING
Is your student interested in a career that involves computers, technology, or engineering? Next week there will be career lunches. Sign up in the Counseling Office.
8th GRADE END-OF-YEAR CELEBRATION - MAY 31
As we prepare for the 8th Grade class celebration on May 31, just a reminder to please turn in your form as soon as possible (CLICK HERE)! $10 covers class t-shirt and lunch at the park but any donation is very appreciated.
We need volunteers for that day and a few donated items; Sign-up Genius being prepared.
Questions? Please contact Brooke DeWolf, brookedewolf@gmail.com
Thank you for your support!
The 8th Grade Celebration Committee
8TH GRADE RECOGNITION CEREMONY - JUNE 1
A couple things to keep in mind: In an effort to protect the learning environment, access to the building will not be granted prior to 9:00 am. Parking is also at a premium so plan accordingly. Parking is not permitted at the Mercy Hospital parking lots or in the horseshoe in front of the building (as this will block the buses coming to pick up other students).
Thank you.
8TH GRADE FAMILIES
8th grade boys interested in freshman football at Wash, summer workout practice begins June 4 at 5pm. For more information, contact the high school.
VOLUNTEERS FOR 7TH GRADE END-OF-YEAR FIELD TRIP ON THURSDAY, MAY 31
he 7th grade class will be taking an end-of-year field trip on Thursday, May 31, to Backbone State Park, 1347 129th Street, Iowa. CLICK HERE for map.
CLICK HERE to read the letter that was sent to families.
Buses will depart at 8:30 am from McKinley and return by 2:30 pm. Volunteers may ride the bus or drive their own vehicle.
We need 6-8 volunteers to help with the following:
*Volunteers on 3 hiking routes. We will take a group in the morning and a group in the afternoon---so 6 separate hikes
*Supervision at the beach lodge
*Help with setting up lunch
*Supervision around the beach and grassy areas
Food/water will be provided
All volunteers must have a volunteer disclosure statement card on file. I will contact you if you don't have a card on file and make arrangements to have one completed prior to the trip.
Thank you for your support.
POWERSCHOOL UPDATE
WHAT'S NEW ON VIRTUAL BACKPACK
Tanager Summer Fest, June 2. CLICK HERE for more information.
Youth Sand Volleyball Opportunities. CLICK HERE for more information.
Flood the Run, August 11. CLICK HERE for more information.
Dance Classes. CLICK HERE for more information
FOR ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES ON VIRTUAL BACKPACK, CLICK HERE
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