The Lion's Roar
Principal's Weekly Newsletter- January 21, 2023
Multicultural Celebration Day is Friday!
Multicultural Celebration Day is this Friday January 27, 3:30-5:30pm! (We adjusted the start time and end time due to the early sunset)
At this wonderful event, we celebrate the diversity of our McKinley community. There are three aspects to this fun event.
1. Activity Tables
Parents and staff lead activities to share about their culture. We have over 20 tables located around the track. Students will pick up a passport at the parking lot gate, and go "around the world" to each of the tables.
2. Food
While the activity tables are free for all, there will also be food for sale. McKinley families are preparing food to celebrate their culture; Ethiopian, Mexican, Italian, and Guanajuato food will be available for sale. You can purchase food tickets at the ticket table on the playground. Cash only. Proceeds will go to the McKinley PTA to support our students!
3. Student Performances
Students are invited to perform to share about their culture. Previous performances have included Bollywood dance, Mexican Folklorico, Mariachi, Chinese fan dance, Japanese karate demonstration, singing of Around the World, and more. It is like a Multicultural Talent Show in an “Open Mic Night” style. There are no rehearsals. Students bring any props/instruments/music, and meet at the speaker system on the big yard grass field at 3:30pm. Performances occur from 3:30-4:00 on the grass field. An emcee will announce each performance.
Sign-up your child at https://forms.gle/jjEZBixDMf955iQo7
Want to Volunteer?
Parents can volunteer to help out at the tables by clicking here https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090848A5A72DA7F94-multicultural
Santa Monica Education Foundation
We are fundraising for the Ed Foundation’s January Campaign at McKinley, happening January 23rd-31st! It is the last fundraising push for the Ed Foundation this school year where families are asked to donate. Next month, the Board of Ed will decide on programming and stretch grants for next year – programs like art, music, theater, STEM, classroom aides and more - and this is based on the amount donated to our Ed Foundation by January 31st.
Next week volunteers will be calling and texting families to encourage donations of any amount. Please use this link to sign up to volunteer for the Phone-and-Text-a-Thon.
Help Students Soar! Go to [smedfoundation.org/mckinley]smedfoundation.org/mckinley to make your donation of any amount – every dollar counts! Students from the grade with the highest participation will win coupons for a free hot chocolate at Starbucks.
Join us for a Campus Facilities meeting on 1/31
Parent Training- Reflective Parenting Course
TK/K Roundup
New incoming 2023-23 TK/K families are invited to the TK/K Roundup. At this event the principal will share information about the school, and families will tour the school.
No Playground Club Friday
No Playground Club Friday because of Multicultural Celebration Day.
All other enrichment, sports, SAP, and CREST Club continuing.
Weekly Planner
This Week
Tuesday/Wednesday- Theater Informances (there is no parking in the staff lot; please park in the neighborhood or walk)
Thursday, January 26, 9am- TK/K Roundup (Orientation and Tour) for Incoming 2023-24 TK/K Families
Friday, January 27- Outdoor Assembly 8:30am
Friday, January 27, 9am- PTA Meeting on Zoom
Friday, January 27, 9am- Annual Title I Meeting at the PTA Meeting during the Principal's Report (Agenda)
Friday January 27, 3:30-5:30pm- Multicultural Celebration Day!
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday, January 31, 5:30-7pm- Campus Facility Improvements Community Meeting
Friday February 3, 9:00am- Room Parent Meeting
Friday February 3, Report Cards go Home
Wednesday February 8, 6pm- Family Art Night in the Auditorium