McKinley E-Newsletter
Friday, April 14, 2017
CALENDAR FOR NEXT WEEK
Monday, April 17
Morning Agilities, 6:30 am
Jazz Band and Chamber Orchestra, 7 am
Learning Lab from 3 pm to 4 pm
Girls/Boys Track @Linn-Mar
Tuesday, April 18
Buy One, Get One Free Book Fair (IMC)
STEAM Club
Project HOPE
Girls Tennis at Wilson and Girls Tennis at McKinley vs. Taft
Wednesday, April 19
Buy One, Get One Free Book Fair (IMC)
Morning Agilities, 6:30 am
Jazz Band and Chamber Orchestra, 7 am
STEAM Club
MAAAP Meeting
Game Club
Thursday, April 20
Buy One, Get One Free Book Fair (IMC)
Yearbook
Video Gaming Club
Learning Lab from 3 to 4 pm
Project HOPE
Girls Tennis at Harding
Friday, April 21
1:25 pm Dismissal
Morning Agilities, 6:30 am
Hip Hoop/Funky Jazz
Intramural Basketball
Marching Band
Video Gaming Club
CLICK HERE to download/print weekly student calendar
BOOK FAIR - BUY ONE AND GET ONE FREE!
VOLUNTEER AT THE FINANCIAL LITERACY FAIR
We’re looking for volunteers to help students. No experience necessary!
From May 8-19, 8th graders will participate in the Financial Literacy Fair at the Kirkwood Linn County Regional Center in Hiawatha during the mornings. In class, students learn about life decisions that affect financial well-being. Based on their interests, they select a career, and determine gross and net salaries. Then they attend The Fair to face the reality of their financial decisions.
Join the Fun!
A quick 30 minute volunteer training is given before students arrive. We need over 400 volunteers to serve over 3,000 students!
To volunteer, click on this link: https://www.kirkwood.edu/site/index.php?p=36111
Makerspace
Getting Ready for Morning Agilities
Eastern Iowa Arts Academy
PTA SEEKING VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE AS OFFICERS FOR 2017-2018
The McKinley PTA is seeking volunteers interested in serving as officers for the 2017-18 school year. If you are interested in serving in one of the officer roles (President, Co-President, Secretary or Treasurer), please contact Brian McGrath (brianmarkmcgrath@gmail.com) or, if possible, attend the next PTA Meeting (April 10th at noon at McKinley).
The PTA (Parent Teacher Association) provides volunteers and funding for programs that support the students, school and staff at McKinley Middle School. Volunteers assist with many activities:
- Promote school spirit by coordinating spirit clothing sales
- Provide volunteer support for fine arts programs and variety show
- Fund school improvement projects
- Plan 8th grade year-end party
- Organize teacher appreciation events
- Provide snacks & water during ITBS testing
- Facilitate Baby Think It Over program
- Assist with administration of magazine sales
- Provide volunteer support for landscaping/grounds clean up
- Manage concessions at sporting events
HY-VEE CASH 4 STUDENTS - NEW YEAR!
School Start and End Times Changing for 2017-2018 School Year
The Cedar Rapids Community School District will adjust start and end times by five minutes for elementary and middle schools for the 2017-18 school year. The revised schedule will provide bus drivers a full hour instead of 50 minutes to complete their elementary routes, ensuring that all students arrive to school in time for breakfast and start the school day with their peers.
“Under the current schedule some students are arriving late for breakfast, making for a rushed start to the day,” explained Val Dolezal, Executive Administrator of Preschool – 8thgrade. “Adjusting the school times slightly is expected to resolve this. In addition, all of our schools will start at 50 minutes after the hour, which is easier for everyone to remember.”
Starting with the 2017-18 school year:
· Elementary schools will begin classes at 8:50 a.m. and dismiss at 3:50 p.m. Early dismissal time will be 2:20 p.m.
· Middle schools will begin classes at 7:50 a.m. and dismiss at 2:50 p.m. Early dismissal time will be 1:20 p.m.
· High school classes will continue to begin at 7:50 a.m. and end at 3 p.m. Early dismissal will be at 1:30 p.m.
The 2017-18 calendar can be found on the District website at www.cr.k12.ia.us
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