McKinley E-Newsletter
Friday, November 25, 2016
NEXT WEEK'S CALENDAR
Monday, November 28
Jazz Band, 7 am
Chamber Orchestra, 7 am
Learning Lab from 3 to 4 in IMC
Spirit Squad
Robotics
Tuesday, November 29
Art Club
STEAM Club
Boys Basketball vs. Taft 7(H), 8(A)
Wednesday, November 30
Jazz Band, 7 am
Chamber Orchestra, 7 am
Game Club
Robotics
STEAM Club
Thursday, December 1
Learning Lab from 3 pm to 4 pm
Boys Basketball vs. NW White 7(A), 8(H)
Friday, December 2
1:25 pm Dismissal
Marching Band from 1:30 to 4:30 pm
Saturday, December 3
NEIBA Honor Band
Marching Band, Fire and Ice Parade, 6 pm
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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.
Happy Thanksgiving
Owl Pellet Activity in Science
Bear Spirit Squad
BOOK FAIR
HY-VEE RECEIPT CONTEST - BEGINNING DECEMBER 1
Your student should write his/her name on the back of the receipts. Turn receipts in at the main office. We will draw 10 winners from each grade for a pizza party during lunch on Dec 20.
VARIETY SHOW MEETING - DECEMBER 5
“LITTLE BIT OF SOMETHIN’ COMMUNITY VARIETY SHOW”
Everyone is welcome to attend the variety show meeting on Monday, December 5, at 6 pm in Mrs. Driskell's room. The variety show is the largest fundraiser for McKinley's fine arts department. If you are unable to attend the meeting but want to help, please send an e-mail to pta.mckinley@yahoo.com. We need volunteers to help with publicity/program; cafe, and silent auction. The organizing committee would also like to invite you to advertise your business in the variety show program and/or donate an item to the silent auction.
TICKETS ON SALE FOR THE MCKINLEY AND COMMUNITY BEARS SHARE ON DEC 9
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
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