McNeil Magpie
December 14th - 17th, 2020
Events & Dates to Remember
12/14 - Schoolwork Pickup 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
12/14 - Facebook Auction: Nomar Bag begins at 10:00 am on our McNeil Canyon FB page
12/14 - K-4th Red Cross Swim Forms are Due
12/17 - Last day to bring Homer Food Pantry Donations and Helping Hands Donations to School
12/17 - Facebook Auction: Nomar Bag ends at 10:00 am on our McNeil Canyon FB page
12/18 - In-Service Day - No School - End of 2nd Quarter
12/21 - 1/3 - Winter Break - Enjoy!
Facebook Auction - Nomar Bag
NOMAR has generously donated this gear bag to help raise funds for the McNeil Community Council. Proceeds go directly toward important McNeil programs such as Swim Lessons, the Artist in the School, Battle of the Books, Geography and Spelling Bees, and more! BIDDING STARTS MONDAY AT 10:00 am on our McNeil Canyon Elementary Facebook page AND ENDS THURSDAY at 10:00 am. The bidding price will start at $22.50. Help support your local school and win this amazing locally made gear bag from NOMAR!
K - 4th Swim Vouchers
Attention Geography Enthusiasts!
A Wonderful Season for Helping Others
Our Student Council is sponsoring “The Helpful Holiday Tree.” We started collecting Tuesday, Dec.1st, and will continue collecting through Thursday, December 17th. We are collecting gloves, hats, packaged socks, and re-usable water bottles to be given to homeless kids in our district
along with non-perishable food for Share the Spirit to use in the holiday food and gift baskets they provide to local area residents in need. Canned items or other non-perishable food, along with the items for the Helpful Holiday Tree, can be brought to school and placed in the containers provided outside at the school entrance. Thank you for your generosity!
After-School Ice Skating and Skiing Permission Slips
Talent Show - Practice Makes Perfect
It is not too early to think about the McNeil Canyon Family Talent Show in March. Some of the most memorable skits in the past were family productions and the Winter Break may be a good time for the family to work on a skit. Our hope is that we will all be back at school in-person for this event, but if not, our Community Council is working on a virtual plan "B" to make this beloved event continue. We had a full list of performers sign-up last year when we had to cancel due to COVID. Our thought is that these same performances could be fine-tuned in the next few months...or, you can come up with a brand new act. The show must go on!! Stay tuned for future updates McNeil thespians, singers, and musicians!
A Note From Nurse Sherrie: Flu Season
Don't forget to get your flu vaccine! CDC states, "Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine every season with rare exceptions. It can reduce flu illnesses, doctors' visits, and missed work or school due to flu, as well as prevent flu-related hospitalizations and deaths." Available at many location in Homer
Testing Available
Nurse Sherrie is now able to collect Covid test samples for staff and students at McNeil Canyon Elementary. They are then transported to South Peninsula Hospital and sent to the State Lab. Currently, it is taking 5 - 7 days to get the results. Nurse Sherrie is available Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am - 2:30 pm. Please call the school ahead at 235-8181 to make an appointment.
McNeil Canyon Elementary School
Joy Overson - Secretary - joverson@kpbsd.k12.ak.us
Sherrie Lyon - Nurse - slyon@kpbsd.k12.ak.us
Website: https://kpbsd.org/schools/mcneil-canyon/
Location: 52188 East End Rd, Homer, AK, USA
Phone: 9072358181
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/McNeilCanyon/