McKinley E-Newsletter
September 8, 2017
CALENDAR FOR NEXT WEEK
Monday, September 11
Girls Soccer v Franklin
Volleyball vs. Roosevelt, 7(H), 8(A)
Learning Lab, 3-4 pm, IMC
PTA meeting at noon, everyone is welcome -
sign in at the attendance center, room 100
CLICK HERE for agenda
Tuesday, September 12
8th Football at Prairie Orange
Boys Tennis at Harding
Washington HS Picnic at the Park (details below)
Wednesday, September 13
Sports Pictures at 3 pm
Learning Lab, 3-4 pm, IMC
Marching Band at WHS Homecoming Parade at 6 pm
Thursday, September 14
7th Football at Taft
Boys Tennis v Prairie Orange
Cross Country CR Metro at Cherry Hill
Volleyball v Wilson, 7(A), 8(H)
Friday, September 15
1:20 pm Dismisssal
Teen Reachout, 1:30 pm in Room 319
Last day to turn in Hy-Vee receipts for contest
Reach Out Booklets are distributed to students - booklets are due Tues 9/19
CLICK HERE to download/print weekly student calendar
HY-VEE RECEIPT CONTEST - RECEIPTS DUE SEPTEMBER 15
CONCESSION COORDINATOR
We are looking for someone to coordinate concessions. Coordinator will set up concession snack boxes and work with volunteer coordinator to help find parents to sell concessions at games.
If you have any questions, please contact Jackie Mason, Volunteer Coordinator, at 319-213-7612; jmason@cr.k12.ia.us. Thank you for your support!
GIRLS WHO CODE GROUP
A Girls Who Code Group will be starting up at the end of September on Monday's in the IMC with Mrs. Gardner. If your student is interested in joining that group and learning more about computers and coding, please stop by the IMC to pick up a form. All forms need to be returned to Mrs. Gardner by Tuesday, September 19.
HELP HOUSTON
We are collecting the following items for those affected by Hurricane Harvey thru 9/13. Items should be dropped off to Mr. Guy's office.
Water, non-perishable food items, sleeping bags, sheets, blankets, baby food, formula, diapers, pet food, toys, shoes, socks,
LEARNING LAB STARTS SEPTEMBER 11
Learning Lab is an after-school opportunity for students opportunity for students to complete homework or other classroom assignments. Tutoring assistance and access to computers are available during this time. Learning Lab will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3 to 4 pm in the IMC.
PETER AND THE STARCATCHER CAST LIST
MAGAZINE SALES KICKS OFF ON SEPTEMBER 19 - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We will be kicking off magazine sales on September 19. For those new to McKinley magazine sales is our school’s largest fundraiser. All monies go directly to McKinley and are used to support student activities such as field trips. Students will be able to earn prizes based on the number of magazines sold. CLICK HERE for more information. CLICK HERE to sign up to help with magazine sales.
IMPORTANT DATES:
September 15 - Reach out booklets distributed
September 19 – Kick-off Assembly. Reach out booklets due
September 26 – First Magazine Turn-in
October 3 – Second Magazine Turn-in
JR. WARRIOR SOFTBALL TRYOUTS
- September 10, 5-7 pm
- September 17, 5-7 pm
- September 24, 5-7 pm
Wear tennis shoes or cleats and bring a glove. Flyers in attendance center.
SCHOOL PICTURES
You may order pictures of your student online through HR Imaging Partners. Their website is shop.hrimaging.com. If you have questions or you prefer to order by phone, please call customer service at 815/433-1766.
Picture re-takes day will be on Thursday, October 12, at 8 am.
WASHINGTON PICNIC IN THE PARK
You are all invited to the third annual Washington High School Picnic in the Park on Tuesday, September 12, from 4:00 to 6:30 pm, a Redmond Park. FREE FOOD & BEVERAGES, RAFFLE, GAMES, MUSIC, AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES.
Bringing School and Community Together
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
McKinley Middle School
Email: jmason@cr.k12.ia.us
Website: http://mckinley.cr.k12.ia.us/
Location: 620 10th Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA
Phone: 319-558-2348
Twitter: @CRMcKinleyMS