McKinley Minutes
Weekly Updates from Mrs. K
May 20, 2022
Kimberley Kemmis, Principal
Email: kkemmis@gusd.org
Website: www.mckinley.gusd.org
Location: 1045 Sycamore Street, Gridley, CA, USA
Phone: 530-846-5685
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From the Principal's Office
The school year is rapidly coming to an end - it seems the closer we get, the faster time flies. Here at school we start to think about all the things our students still need to do and learn and we think, "oh no, we need more time!" But time is marching on and your student is nearing the end of this school year. As the weather warms up and our schedule begins to include more and more end of the year activities, student behavior can escalate. Children are feeling less certain about what to expect in their day and what the future may bring. As excited as we may be to reach milestones, it can be difficult for our students to process this combination of impending change and more unstructered time. I find myself making more and more phone calls home regarding student behavior. If you happen to be on the receiving end of one of those calls, please know our goal is first and foremost to keep you informed regarding your child and, secondly, to partner with you to teach and reinforce expected school behavior. A strong home school partnership yields the most positive outcomes!
McKinley Family BBQ Picnic
Thank you to all the families who braved the blustery day to join us for lunch!
Upcoming Events
First Grade Students ONLY
Here is the link for families who wish to register for the after school program at Wilson for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year.
Purposeful People
Cooperation
Conversation Starters
- Sometimes you just feel like doing things all by yourself. What is something that someone can do to help you to get into the spirit of Cooperation?
- When we are working with others, it can be tough when a teammate is not cooperating. How do you deal with that frustration? What can you say to the teammate to tell them how you feel?
- Talk about a time when you worked on a really effective team. What were the ingredients? What did you contribute? How did they help you?