McKinley E-Newsletter
August 24, 2018
Calendar for Next Week
Practice starts for boys tennis, football, cross country, girls soccer
Tuesday, August 28
Practice starts for volleyball
Wednesday, August 29
Thursday, August 30
Friday, August 31
1:20 pm Dismissal
CLICK HERE to download next week's calendar
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR AUDITION INFORMATION
Auditions will be the week of September 4-6. Ms. Lange will have audition information next week, and students will be able to sign up outside the vocal room.
MCKINLEY PARENT ACADEMY - SEPTEMBER 12 FROM 5-7 PM
30 minute sessions on Canvas, PowerSchool, Grading Practices, and SEL. More information will be forthcoming.
THANK YOU TO OUR LANDCAPING COMMITTEE FOR KEEPING MCKINLEY GROUNDS BEAUTIFUL
SCHOOL PICTURES - SEPTEMBER 6
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
- Robotics - information on how to join will be posted soon.
Eastern Iowa Arts Academy
Class: DJing 1:35–2:35 pm, grades 6-8
Class dates: September 21 – November 9
Instructor: Troy Williams
Learn about the history of DJing from the 1980’s to the present. Experiment with equipment and techniques to entertain at all types of events from school dances, to clubs and radio. Come with your favorite genre of music to add to the mix! Also come with an open and creative mind to invent and polish your own style! Registration link will be on the website (hopefully on Monday) and will be included in next week's E-newsletter
REGISTER YOUR STUDENT'S BIKE WITH OFFICER ANNE
- Student's name and grade
- Make of bike
- Model
- Serial number
- Color
- Photo (optional)
LOOKING AHEAD
September 4-6 - Auditions for School Musical, Beauty and the Beast
September 6 - School Pictures
September 10 - PTA Meeting, noon
September 10-14 - Book Fair
September 12 - Parent Academy at 7 pm
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
- Bear Paw Store
- Concessions
- Magazine Sales
CLICK HERE to read the August 17 Volunteer Newsletter
DON'T DELAY - E-REGISTER YOUR STUDENT TODAY
FALL SPORTS FOR 7TH AND 8TH GRADE
7th and 8th grade boys and girls Cross Country practice begins Monday the 27th immediately after school. Meet Coach Goodlove at the bleachers by the football field right after school. Remember to bring running shoes and running clothing as we will practice if you have all required paperwork turned in to the clinic. Double check you have your physical and concussion forms turned in!
Football: Practice starts on Monday, August 27, 3:00-5:00 pm.
Soccer: Meeting on Monday, August 27, at 3:00 pm; Practice starts on Tuesday, 3:00-4:30 pm
Tennis: Tennis meeting after school in room 215 until 3:10 pm.
Volleyball: Practice starts on Tuesday, August 28, 3:20-4:30 pm.
Current physical and concussion forms must be on file. CLICK HERE to download physical form and CLICK HERE to download concussion form. The nurse will be at the open house to answer any questions regarding these forms. Teams will practice Monday through Thursday unless the coach tells the team otherwise.
Meet schedules/games and additional information can be found on the McKinley website, www.mckinley.cr.k12.ia.us
SAVE HY-VEE RECEIPTS FOR MCKINLEY
How is the Money Spent?
Money from the Hy-Vee Cash 4 Student program is used towards purchasing items for the bear paw store. For those new to McKinley, we believe in acknowledging students for exemplifying the BEAR way. Our positive acknowledgement system centers on the use of BEAR paws. Students can use BEAR paws for various incentives including pizza parties on Friday’s as well as purchasing items at the BEAR paw store.
BACKPACK ACTIVITIES
Eastern Iowa Arts Academy - CLICK HERE for fall programs
SuperCuts coupon for - CLICK HERE - through 9-2
Iowa Soccer - CLICK HERE for schedule - FREE!
CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF ALL 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