McKinley E-Newsletter
Week of March 16
Calendar for the Week of March 16
Iowa Assessment Make-ups This Week
Monday, March 16
Learning Lab, 3-4 pm
Tuesday, March 17
PE Make-ups, 3 pm
Wednesday, March 18
Early Dismissal, 12:30 pm
Thursday, March 19
PE Make-ups, 3 pm
Learning Lab, 3-4 pm
Variety Show (see below)
Friday, March 20
Hearing Screenings
"Little Bit of Somethin'" Community Variety Show
Thursday, March 19
5:00 PM: Café (dinner & entertainment)
5:30 PM: Opening Acts
6:30 PM: Main Show
TICKETS - Tickets for the variety show go on sale Monday, March 16. Tickets for the show may be purchased during regular Main Office hours: 7:30am -4:30pm, Mon-Fri. Admission is $5.
CAFÉ - Come join us at the McKinley Café during the pre-show of the “Little Bit of Somethin” Community Variety Show in the cafeteria from 5:00 – 6:00. We will be serving delicious pulled pork sandwiches, homestyle baked beans, chips and beverage. Donations welcomed. Yummy treats from our bake sale will also be available.
BAKE SALE - We are asking for donations of baked good as well as volunteers to help at the bake sale table throughout the evening. Click here if you are able to donate baked goods and/or to volunteer at the bake sale table.
SILENT AUCTION - If you would like to donate an item or item(s) for the silent auction please drop off the item at McKinley. All items donated are tax deductible. Some suggested items: Folk art, antique furniture, jewelry, paintings or other handmade items made by local artists, autographed athletic items, CD’s, musical instruments, pizza parties, pool parties, gift certificates, weekend “get-a-way” at a vacation home, food catering/dinners, limo rides, etc.
We are also collecting items and/or cash donations for themed baskets. Please contact Amy Stevens at Amy.Stevens@clearesult.com
**ALL MONEY RAISED FROM THE VARIETY SHOW WILL BENEFIT MCKINLEY'S FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT**
District Adjusting School Day Schedule Beginning March 30
TURN IN HY-VEE RECEIPTS FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A DILLY BAR
Students should turn in receipts to the main office for a chance to win a dilly bar. Drawings are held every other week. McKinley will be awarded a $1 from Hy-Vee for every $200 collected in receipts. The program ends April 30.
HY-VEE COUPON BOOKS - $10
Purchase a Hy-Vee coupon book for $10 and you will receive loads of great coupons, plus $10 off your purchase of over $100! McKinley PTA receives $8 for each coupon book purchased. If you are interested in receiving a Hy-Vee coupon book, contact Katherine Brokaw (kbrokaw@me.com); or Larisa Bickel (larisa.bickel@gmail.com), and they will coordinate getting you one (or more!). The PTA will also have these available at the upcoming vocal concert, PTA meetings, and other school events. Thanks for your support.
PTA MINUTES
McKinley Middle School
Email: jmason@cr.k12.ia.us
Website: http://mckinley.cr.k12.ia.us
Location: 620 10th Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Phone: (319) 558-2340