McKinley E-Newsletter
August 31, 2018
Calendar for Next Week
Holiday - NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, September 4
Auditions for Beauty and the Beast Jr.
Cross Country at Noelridge
Wednesday, September 5
Auditions for Beauty and the Beast Jr.
Thursday, September 6
Auditions for Beauty and the Beast Jr.
School Pictures
Volleyball v. Roosevelt, 7(A), 8(H)
Friday, September 7
1:20 pm Dismissal
Fall Musical Cast List Posted
CLICK HERE to download next week's calendar
Learning About Leonard Bernstein
6th Graders Bunny Hop!
8th Grade Science
LAST CHANCE TO ORDER YOUR MCKINLEY T-SHIRT.
LOVE TO SHOP ONLINE? MAGAZINE SALES IS MORE THAN JUST MAGAZINES!
Before we start promoting magazine sales to the students, we thought we would give you a sneak peek to the online catalog.
For those new to McKinley, magazine sales is McKinley's largest fundraiser. Funds raised will be used towards class trips at the end of the year. Even though we call it "magazine sales", the company we go through, Great American, sells much more than just magazines.
Take a moment and browse through their online catalog. Here's what to do:
Go to www.gastore.com (or CLICK HERE)
Click on "I'm Ready to Shop"
Enter the School ID number: 1426865; click on Next
If you want to just browse, click on "Skip this Step." If you are ready to purchase, type in your student's name. If you want your student to receive credit, you MUST type in his/her name.
After you click on "skip this step" or type in your student's name, it will bring you to a screen with all kinds of shopping options.
Remember, you can shop throughout the school year.
LEARNING LAB - STARTS SEPTEMBER 12 - IMC
Learning Lab is an after-school opportunity for students to complete homework or other classroom assignments. Tutoring assistance and access to computers will be available from 3-4 on Monday's and Wednesday's beginning Monday, September 12. Contact Mrs. Ditch or Ms. Kifletsadik with any questions.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR AUDITION INFORMATION
Auditions will be the week of September 4-6. Your student should contact Ms. Lange with questions.
MCKINLEY PARENT ACADEMY - SEPTEMBER 12 FROM 5-7 PM
30 minute sessions on Canvas, PowerSchool, Grading Practices, and SEL. More information will be forthcoming.
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: Friday's from 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! Sign up in Main Office.
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 10 - PTA Meeting, noon
September 10-14 - Book Fair
September 12 - Parent Academy from 5-7 pm
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
- Bear Paw Store
- Concessions
- Magazine Sales
CLICK HERE to read the August 17 Volunteer Newsletter
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
Iowa Sting Boys' Basketball - CLICK HERE for flyer
Iowa Geographic LIVE - CLICK HERE for flyer
Coe College Swimming Lessons - CLICK HERE for flyer
Girls Try Hockey - CLICK HERE for flye
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