MCKINLEY STEAM ACADEMY
December 4, 2020
BACK TO SCHOOL MAILING (IN PERSON ONLY)
Dear McKinley Parent/Guardian:
As you know, our Bears will be returning to the building on Wednesday, December 9. In addition to ensuring a smooth transition for our students and families, we also want to make sure that you have the necessary information available beforehand so that you are confident and comfortable with this transition. The attached letter will be mailed to all families returning in person. Please take some time to review this information with your child. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at 319.558.2348.
As always, we thank all of you for your continued support for our students and staff.
Principal Martinez
iREADY UPDATE
We want to send out a big thank you to our McKinley families for partnering with us and supporting our students with their iReady work!
Remember, we are shooting for each student to spend a minimum of 45 minutes on reading lessons and 45 minutes on math lessons.
We are recognizing our students for work well done in the following areas of iReady; 50 minutes or more on math lessons, 50 minutes or more on reading lessons, 70% or more lessons passed during the week on either math or reading (if they have completed at least 2 lessons), significant improvement in engagement time or growth, and outstanding attitude in relation to iReady.
Students can easily show you their progress every week on iReady by clicking on My Progress.
Our next diagnostic to check for student growth will be at the end of January.
For more information on iReady, this article will help. As always, feel free to reach out to Mr. Martinez or Mrs. Hanna with additional questions about IReady.
BARNES & NOBLE BOOKFAIR
In Person - December 5 and 6: If you shop in person say you are there to support McKinley when checking out
Online - December 5-10: On the payment page, there will be a section at the bottom that states Apply Bookfair ID here. Use code 12583316
WINTER BREAK - NO SCHOOL (REMOTE AND IN PERSON)
SCHOOL FEES
If you believe your Book Fee should be waived, please complete the Education Benefits Survey thru E-Verification in Infinite Campus.
If you have any questions regarding the Book Fee, please call the Main Office at 558-2348.
BOX TOP REMINDER
Box Tops has gone digital! Simply download the Box Tops App, set up your account designating McKinley as your school and scan your receipts! Unsure if your purchase included any Box Top items? Scan your receipt anyway and in just a few seconds you'll know. It's fast and easy! McKinley will still collect clipped Box Tops during the transition to 100% digital. Simply clip and drop off in the main office. Each Box Top is worth $0.10 for our school. Talk about easy money!! Thank you for supporting our school!
McKinley Passcode: 1013613902043906
All yearbooks will be mailed home.
McKinley STEAM Academy
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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/McKinleySTEAM/
Twitter: @CRMcKinleyMS