McKinley Mindset
Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow
Welcome to Our NEW and IMPROVED McKinley Newsletter!
Mindset Mondays
Happy MONDAY McKinley Skippers! I hope you are all ready to make it a great week.
As September draws to a close we would like you to remember the "Mantra of the Month", which can be summed up in 3 important words! "Everyone CAN Learn!" When we say "everyone can learn", we simply mean that everyone has the potential to develop, grow, and achieve in any given area. This month we have focused on setting the tone with your student, that no matter what they consider themselves to be in terms of intellect and skill, with hard work and perseverance, they can develop beyond that point! This month was all about setting the tone for a GROWTH-oriented year. Stay focused on the fact that EVERYONE has the ability to succeed!! What a powerful statement! Make it a great week Skippers!!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS WEEK
Start With Hello Week!
connected and inclusive home, classroom, school, and community!
Spirit Week is Oct 1-5th!
WAIVER DAY DATE CORRECTION (FEB 8)
October 15, 2018
January 7, 2019
February 8, 2019
April 1, 2019
PTO Update
Thank you to all the students, faculty and families who participated in our "Sock"tember sock collection for the Sub Zero Mission. McKinley collected 504 pairs of new socks for those in need in our community! Mrs Vahcic's Kindergarten class won the contest collecting 106 pairs for their classroom. They have chosen to adopt Hunter the Barn Owl from Lake Metroparks Penitentiary Glen Wildlife Center. We are working on finalizing the paperwork and setting up a school wide assembly where Mrs. Vahcic's class will have VIP seating.
A huge shout out to our Scholastic Book fair coordinator Shawna Layne and all those who volunteered their time to make our 1st Book fair of the year such a great success.
Room parent assignments have been sent home. Thank you all for your interest in helping with the classroom parties. The lead homeroom parents will be sending home a letter 2 weeks before the Halloween party with the party details and requests for any needed supplies.
A very special thank you to the parents who attended our 1st PTO meeting. We're looking forward to a great year! Our next meeting is Thursday 10-11-18
Hope everyone has a great week! Please follow us on Facebook for up-to-date information.
School Illness Prevention
Hand, foot and mouth disease is on the rise nationwide this year and we have our first case at McKinley. This disease is caused by a virus that lives in the intestines and is very contagious. It is spread through secretions (runny nose, sneezing). Late summer and early fall are when these types of viruses spread rapidly.
Hand, foot, and mouth disease gets its name from its most prominent symptoms: sores in the mouth and a rash that commonly appears on the hands and feet. Like other illnesses caused by viruses, there’s no cure for hand, foot, and mouth disease. Thankfully, it usually clears up on its own after about a week. Treatment is comfort measures (pain relief for the mouth sores) and hydration. The disease is most contagious before the rash appears, so it can be difficult to avoid catching it.
Prevention is simple, although it's just the sort of thing kids have trouble remembering to do! Washing your hands carefully is a key part of not spreading the virus. Cover your face when you cough or sneeze and never share food and drinks. The virus can live on surfaces for days. We are being extra diligent with our cleaning at McKinley and hand washing reminders to students. If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Bodi, School Nurse at hbodi@fhevs.org
The Primary Years Program at McKinley Elementary
International Baccalaureate Updates
The 2018-19 school year is off to an amazing start. We celebrated our first assembly highlighting the McKinley compass point of HONESTY! Students will be working on being principled and reflective as they demonstrate the IB attitudes of appreciation, respect and integrity.
Learning the Learner Profile through PBiS!
Classes will have the opportunity to earn a trip to West Orchards on September 28th by winning the “Golden Fork” or the “Apple Tree Challenge”. In the classroom, staff and students are working to create essential agreements. These agreements will establish routines and procedures for how the classroom will function. Essential Agreements are an important part of our school climate. Every working group (staff and students) collaborate to create documents that state the things we value and how we work together to accomplish goals.
Share your Cultural Traditions! Get INVOLVED in the PYP
Finally, for the fall season, our McKinley family would like to learn more about our community by exploring the different cultures of our families and friends. This means digging deeper into different forms of artistic heritage, customs and traditions. If you, or someone you know, is interested in sharing cultural traditions, please contact Sabrina Rowan at 440-354-5400 ext. 208 or srowan@fhevs.org.
HAVE A GREAT WEEK MCKINLEY SKIPPERS!
About Us
Email: jpolak@fhevs.org
Website: www.fhevs.org
Location: 602 Plum Street, Fairport Harbor, OH, USA
Phone: 440.354.5400
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