McKenzie Monitor
September 22, 2017
Help for Hurricanes Update
Thanks to all who have donated to our District-wide effort to help Texas school district Pasadena ISD, which was hard it by Hurricane Harvey. If you haven’t had a chance to watch yet, this short video gives you a real sense of the need we are hoping to fill - https://youtu.be/RZl9DGilsuU
With all the start of school happenings, our collections are building slowly. We will only continue to collect through next week, so please give what you can. There is a jar in the lobby and coins/cash or checks are welcome (checks should be made our to Pasadena ISD Foundation). Donations online are also welcome - put District 39 in “special instructions.”
Click on the picture to see a letter from Pasadena superintendent Dr. DeeAnn Powell expressing her thanks. Tip: Zoom in
McKenzie Elementary Students Host Lemonade/Cookie Sale to Support Hurricane Victims
District 39 is helping hurricane victims by focusing on one Texas school district that was hit very hard - Pasadena Independent School District in Pasedena, TX. In an effort to support their mission, third- graders, Natalie Burnell, Kate Swain, Charlotte Yager-Madden, Alina Hirschle and Abby Wang are hosting a lemonade & cookie sale to raise funds.
Friday, Sep 29, 2017, 02:30 PM
Vattman Park, Wilmette, IL
PARCC Information - 4th Grade
Individual Student Scores on the Spring 2017 PARCC Assessments:
Please be sure to check your student’s backpack. Score reports were sent home on Wednesday, September 20th in sealed envelopes for Grade 4 students who took the PARCC Assessment in District 39 last spring. Please note that current Grade 3 students did not take the PARCC assessments in Grade 2.
Parent Letter Tip: Click on picture and zoom in.
Lost and Found
- Lost items from the current school year can be found in the cafeteria
- Remember to label ALL student items
- Mid-year and at the end of the year, lost items will be donated to a charity
2nd Posting: 9/28/17 3rd & 4th Grade Curriculum Night - Learning Commons Open House
- Grade 4 6:15pm - 6:30pm - Learning Commons Open House
- Grade 4 6:30pm - 7:15pm - Teacher Presentation
- Grade 3 7:15pm - 7:30pm - Learning Commons Open House
- Grade 3 7:30pm 8:15pm - Teacher Presentation
2nd Posting: Notes From the Nurse
Box Tops for Education
Box tops? What are those?
Let's get creative!
Are you good at making money?
PTA News and Information
DON'T MISS THESE EVENTS
Cafeteria Duty Information:
To help the cafeteria run smoothly this year:
- The cafeteria only needs volunteers for the specific slots that are on Sign-Up Genius. PLEASE ONLY SHOW UP FOR THE SLOT THAT YOU SIGNED UP FOR. You are always welcome to sign up for an open slot.
- Unless you sign up for an “Extra Server” slot, the volunteer slots are for line monitor. The paid servers are paid to serve lunch, so please respect their roles.
Thanks for volunteering in the cafeteria!
Fall Frenzy:
McKenzie’s indoor festival is October, 13, 5:30 – 8pm. In addition to crafts, dancing and food, there will be plenty of new games. Plus, a “family friendly” zone with games just for younger kids. See you there!
Yearbook Cover Contest:
All McKenzie students are invited to draw their favorite McKenzie place, activity or person for the yearbook. For rules and contest template, click here. Entries must be received by September 29.
McKenzie Parent Party:
Register now for the McKenzie Parent Party! Please join us at the McKenzie Parent Party on Saturday, October 7th at 7pm at A. Perry Homes, conveniently located in the neighborhood! The proceeds from this year's Parent Party will fund McKenzie’s many PTA programs. Tickets are $80 per person. NEW THIS YEAR: McKenzie parents can opt to "Round Up for the McKenzie PTA" ticket for $100 per person.
Spirit Wear Sale:
Shop now before the sale ends on September 24th. Click here to view and order items today!
HELP WANTED
Webmaster:
Want to learn technology skills and be an integral part of the McKenzie PTA and your children’s school? The PTA is looking for a webmaster and a webmaster assistant. The team would work together with the PTA exec and chairs to keep the content on the PTA website fresh and relevant. If you are interested, please contact president@mckenziepta.com.
Yearbook Editor:
The most popular book at McKenzie needs your help! We need an editor to produce the Yearbook so that your children will have a cherished keepsake of their school year. Please volunteer for this important position! Without an editor, there's no yearbook. Contact president@mckenziepta.com if you're interested.
The Yearbook Committee:
Classroom photographers are needed for Norton AM, Faulkner, Alfaro, Torf, and Bialk. Please sign up here. Responsibilities include visiting the class twice and uploading photos. We also need special event and recess photographers!! Sign up here.
Fall Frenzy:
Being such a big event, we need lots of volunteers. Even older siblings
(5th grade and up) can help with games and crafts. There are lots of opportunities. Sign up today!
The Sharing Committee:
Are you interested in helping our sister school, Carman-Buckner Elementary in Waukegan, where over 75% of the student body comes from low income households? Every year, the McKenzie Sharing Committee conducts a number of drives to benefit the children and staff at Carman-Buckner. Please contact Cara Gaziano at caragaziano@gmail.com or Heather Stege at heatherstege@gmail.com to participate.
Learning Commons:
Sign up to volunteer during your child’s library time!
McKenzie Gardens:
We need your help to keep the McKenzie Gardens beautiful this fall. Click here to sign up!
Fine Arts:
Fine Arts is looking for 5 volunteers from each class to present art projects to each class! There will be an info meeting at the end of this month. Email questions to bonniekim@usa.net. Click here to sign up for your child’s class.
OTHER HAPPENINGS…
Tour Wilmette Bike Ride:
The WIlmette Park District and Bike Wilmette will sponsor the first annual "Tour Wilmette" bike ride on Sunday, October 1st at 2pm starting at Mallinkrodt. The 10.28 mile ride connects several park locations throughout the village. It is designed for family participation and there is no requirement that riders complete the whole course. The goal is to showcase the parks and the bike routes connecting them and to raise awareness of bikers and bike safety. Click here for details.
District 39 Educational Foundation 4th Annual "Attire to Inspire" Luncheon:
Local shops, fall fashions and trends will be highlighted. Make a date with friends for this fun event, on September 28th, 11:30am-2pm! Click here to buy your ticket today!
Destination Imagination (DI):
Want to learn more? Attend a Parent Information Presentation and see if it is for you.
Evening Option: Tuesday September 19th 7-8pm, McKenzie Auditorium
Morning Option: Monday September 25th 9:15-10:15am, McKenzie Auditorium
Registration deadline is September 29th. Questions? Email emilyparis@gmail.com
Community Events
New Trier HS Football Schedule is posted online.
Wilmette Rotary Club hosts annual BIG BOOK DRIVE October 2nd - November 15th. Donate books at any D39 school.
Tour Wilmette! Bike Wilmette Sunday, October 1st at 2:00 pm
Wilmette Ice Hockey Recreational House Leagues open for registration
Wilmette Public Library is registering kids for free book clubs: Boys & Books for 3rd & 4th grade boys September 26th, Mother-Daughter Book Club for 3rd & 4th grade girls September 27th, 2nd Grade Book Club on September 28th.
Upcoming Dates
9/28/17 Curriculum Night: 3rd Grade - 4th Grade
10/7/17 PTA Parent Party
10/13/17 Fall Frenzy
10/23/17 Book Fair Begins
10/31/17 Halloween - Half Day
About Us!
Email: filippir@wilmette39.org
Website: http://mckenzie.wilmette39.org/
Location: 649 Prairie Avenue, Wilmette, IL, United States
Phone: 847-512-6300
Twitter: @McKCheetahs
School Hours
Kindergarten
Kindergarten AM 8:35am - 11:10am
Kindergarten PM 12:40pm - 3:15pm
Grades 1st - 4th
Monday - Thursday 8:35am - 3:15pm
Friday 8:35am - 2:15pm
Student drop off will begin at 8:20am, and the first bell will ring at 8:30am. Please refer to McKenzie's calendar for important dates/holidays.