McKenzie Monitor
September 1, 2017
We Are Ready!
Greetings McKenzie Families!
Our McKenzie staff was very busy yesterday as we kicked off a new school year together! We were able to collaborate with each other in so many ways; some exciting time spent together included team building and STEM activities that we can't wait to share with our students. Our building is in tip top shape thanks to our stellar staff, but we are still missing our most important asset, our students! We hope you all enjoy a nice long Labor Day weekend, and we look forward to seeing you on Tuesday!
We are ready for YOU!
Sincerely,
Rachel
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.
New Paraprofessionals
- Amy Kramer
- Slaney Palmer
- Danielle Walovitch
- Dale Laackman
- Beth Schramm
Final Posting: Drop-Off & Pick-Up
- You must use the designated carpool lanes that are along the west curb on Prarie Avenue.
- No parking is allowed on Prairie Ave. between Washington and Central.
- Prairie, Central, 15th and Highland are one-way.
- Drivers MUST STAY IN THEIR CARS at all times.
- The parking lots or alleys MAY NOT be used for parking, picking up or drop off before or during school hours.
- KINDERGARTEN: The area south of Central and Prairie is for Kindergarten students; you MUST park your car and walk your child to/from the Kindergarten entrance.
- Grades 1st - 4th: The area north of Central and Prairie is for students in grades 1st - 4th. There is also a pick up zone on 15th street.
- TIP: Talk with your child(ren) about a spot to meet you after school.
Final Posting: New Family Orientation Presentation
Final Posting: Transportation Information
Final Posting: District 39 Budget
Final Posting: Community Events
- Wilmette Historical Museum hosts Auto Historica XIV September 17th 12:00pm - 3:00pm
- New Trier HS Football schedule is posted online.
Message From Officer Pavely - Wilmette Police Department
Traffic Safety Reminders - Office Pavely
School Safety Tips on Walking to School - Officer Pavely
Final Posting - School Lunch Account
Final Posting - Friday Early Dismissal Childcare Sign-Up Form (Grades 1st - 4th)
I am sharing a Google Form regarding after school D39 childcare on Fridays. If you are requiring childcare on Friday's due to early dismissal, please fill out this form. If you have any questions, please call our office.
Final Posting - Back To School Information
Final Posting - Snack Policy
Final Posting - September 5th Information
1st Grade - 4th Grade
September 5th is an early release day of school. Parents of 1st grade - 4th grade students may walk their child(ren) to class and then proceed to the blacktop for coffee and PTA volunteer sign up opportunities beginning at 8:45am.1st Grade - 4th Grade Hours 8:35am - 11:55am
Kindergarten
Teacher Meet & Greet - Students attend with parent/adult
8:40 - 9:25 AM Morning kindergarten students with the last names A-K
10:25 -1:10 AM Morning kindergarten students with the last names L-Z
1:00 - 1:45 PM Afternoon kindergarten students with the last names A-K
2:15 - 3:00 PM Afternoon kindergarten students with the last names L-Z
PTA News and Information
- Please stop by the Welcome Back Coffee on the first day of school, September 5th, from 8:35 AM to 10:00 AM on the school blacktop (or cafeteria if raining). This is a great chance to grab a cup of coffee, mingle with fellow McKenzie parents and peruse volunteer opportunities for the upcoming school year. To keep waste limited, this is a BYOM (bring your own mug!) event.
There will be a condensed version of this event for kindergarten families on Wednesday, September 6th from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM.
- Spirit wear sale goes live September 5th and ends on September 24th. Please contact Jenine Tubergen (jeninepeters@hotmail.com) with any questions. Hedsupapparel.com
- Come join us for our annual Ice Cream Social on Sunday, September 10th on the school blacktop (or cafeteria/gym if raining)!
- Room Parents - Please note there is one room parent per class! Click here to learn more about the role of room parents at McKenzie.
Learning Commons Volunteers Needed! Once you have your child's schedule, please sign up here to volunteer during your child's Learning Commons time.
- The Welcoming Committee is looking for two volunteers to run the program for 2018-2019. Watch how it's done this year - planning the Fall gathering for new families, organizing school tours and pairing mentors - so that got can smoothly transition into the lead role next year! Please contact Lisa Rubin lrrubin@me.com with any questions or if interested.
Upcoming Dates
9/5/17 Kindergarten Teacher Meet & Greet
9/6/17 1st Full Day of School
9/6/17 Learning Commons Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
9/10/17 PTA Ice Cream Social
9/14/17 Curriculum Night: Kindergarten AM/PM - 2nd Grade
9/18/17 D39 Growth Mindset Parent Night
9/19/17 School Pictures
9/21 No School - Rosh Hashanah
9/22 No School - Teacher Institute 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
Archives
Safe Routes to School
The D39 Village Wide PTA Safety & Civics committee produced a fun video to ask kids and their parents/caregivers to respect the safety rules and guidelines around the schools. Over the course of the last 3 to 4 years Wilmette Police officers, cross-guards, bus drivers, PTA representatives gathered stories of incidents that happened at their school. With input from parents, and kids of all ages this video was created to communicate the most important safety guidelines that put everyone's well being at risk.