The Lion's Roar
Principal's Weekly Newsletter- March 4, 2023
A Great Jog-a-thon!
Thanks to all the volunteers who made this special event happen! And thanks to the student runners, and parents who came to cheer them on!
Family Engagement Policy and Compact
Every year SMMUSD schools update the school's Family Engagement Policy and Compact. They describe the means for carrying out parent and family engagement requirements pursuant to ESSA Section 1116(c). Attached is a draft of McKinley's Policy/Compact. McKinley parents who would like to share any input about the policy/compact are welcome to email their input to the principal at abenjamin@smmusd.org by March 10th. Input will be shared with the School Site Council, who adopts the policy/compact as part of the School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA).
STEM Fair- Permission Slips Due Friday!
The STEM Fair is coming soon! This is an optional event for TK-5th graders. Students choose a project that uses scientific inquiry to solve a problem or answer a queston. Students work on this project independently at home, with parent support (although projects should be student-led). All students who participate will be provided with a tri-fold display board, upon receipt of the permission slip. Students will be filmed presenting their project, so real scientists as "judges" can view the projects and share comments with the students. At the actual STEM Fair students will share their projects with the community, and award winners will be announced.
- Permission Slips are Due this Friday March 10. Late Slips will not be accepted.
- Projects are due March 20, with filming of student presentations that day for the judges.
- The STEM Fair is March 24 6-7pm in the Auditorium and is open to the school community.
Read the following packet for more info.
Treasurer Needed!
SMEF Summer Adventure
Summer Adventure Online Registration Opens Monday, March 6! (attach SA image)
Dates: June 20 - July 21, 2023
Locations: Franklin Elementary School & John Adams Middle School (JAMS)
Scholarships are available for qualifying SMMUSD students. Childcare is available before and after for an additional fee.
Online registration begins March 6 at 7:30 a.m. No computer or smart phone? Online registration assistance available, starting March 6 at 7:30 a.m. at JAMS (2425 16th St., Santa Monica, CA 90405).
Visit us at summer-adventure.org
Help Take a Bite Out of Childhood Cancer! Next Thursday, March 9, Ms. Goza's third grade class will be selling 'Courageous Cupcakes' to support the Jessie Rees Foundation and encourage every kid actively fighting cancer to Never Ever Give Up. Help these McKinley Lions reach their goal of selling 200 cupcakes, this will provide one of Jessie's JoyJars to 10 kids fighting cancer! Cupcakes will be sold afterschool (3:00) for $1 each (vegan options available) at the Parking Lot Gate and Arizona Gate, similar to snack sales. Learn more about this organization at https://negu.org/.
Welcome to New Librarian
Our new Librarian Ms. Kate Ryan is starting this Monday! She was previously a teacher and curriculum developer. She has her BS in Business Administration, ESL Certification, and MA in Childhood Education. Welcome Ms. Ryan!
Weekly Planner
This Week
March 10, 9:00am on Zoom- ELAC- Agenda
March 10, 8:30am- 5th Grade Panorama Grade Level Picture Day
March 10- STEM Fair Permission Slips Due
Upcoming Dates
March 14, 3:15pm on Zoom- SSC
March 17, 8:45am on Zoom- Sped Resource Group Meeting
March 24 9:00am on Zoom- PTA Meeting
March 24, 6-7pm in the Auditorium- STEM Fair
March 27- No School
March 30- 6:00pm Open House
March 31- 8:30am Schoolwide Assembly
April 1-16 Spring Break