The Lion's Roar
Principal's Weekly Newsletter- January 14, 2023
Multicultural Celebration Day!
At this wonderful event, we celebrate the diversity of our McKinley community. There are three aspects to this fun event.
1. Activity Tables
Parents and staff lead activities to share about their culture. So far we have over 15 tables! Cultures being represented are Pakistan, Serbia, United States, Romania, Japan, Russia, Mexico, Jewish, LGBT, Italy, Brazil, Turkey, Argentina, and Philippines and more! The deadline to sign-up to lead a table is this Wednesday- call or email the McKinley office to sign-up.
Don't want to lead a table, but want to help out? Parents can volunteer to help out at the tables by clicking here https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090848A5A72DA7F94-multicultural
2. Food
While the activity tables are free for all, there will also be food for sale. McKinley families are preparing food to celebrate their culture; Ethiopian, Mexican, Italian, and Guanajuato food will be available for sale. You can purchase food tickets at the check-in booth. Food will be around $10. Proceeds will go to the McKinley PTA to support our students!
3. Student Performances
Students are invited to perform to share about their culture. Previous performances have included Bollywood dance, Mexican Folklorico, Mariachi, Chinese fan dance, Japanese karate demonstration, singing of Around the World, and more. It is like a Multicultural Talent Show in an “Open Mic Night” style. There are no rehearsals. Students bring any props/instruments/music, and meet at the speaker system on the big yard grass field at 3:30pm. Performances occur from 3:30-4:00 on the grass field. An emcee will announce each performance.
Sign-up your child at https://forms.gle/jjEZBixDMf955iQo7
Multicultural Celebration Day is coming soon January 27, 3:30-5:30pm! (We adjusted the start time and end time due to the early sunset)
Parent Training- Reflective Parenting Course
RPP Elementary English Group
Tuesdays 5pm - 6:30pm
February 14th - April 18th
Facilitated by McKinley Counselor Athena
JotForm Registration: https://form.jotform.com/203376223444148
RPP Elementary Spanish Group for Mothers
Tuesdays 5pm-6:30pm
February 14th - April 18th
Facilitated by Family Services of Santa Monica
JotForm Registration: https://form.jotform.com/220107597439157
Jog-a-thon T-Shirt Design Contest
TK/K Roundup
New incoming 2023-23 TK/K families are invited to the TK/K Roundup. At this event the principal will share information about the school, and families will tour the school.
Weekly Planner
This Week
Monday, January 16- No School
Tuesday, January 17, 3:15- SSC Meeting on Zoom (Agenda)
Wednesday, January 18, 6:00pm- AASG Meeting on Zoom
Wednesday, January 18- Jog-a-thon T-Shirt Contest Deadline
Friday, January 20, 9:00am- ELAC Meeting (Agenda) and Annual Title I Meeting (Agenda) on Zoom
Sunday, January 22, 11am-1pm- Campus Beautification Day in the Garden
Upcoming Dates
Thursday, January 26, 9am- TK/K Roundup (Orientation and Tour) for Incoming 2023-24 TK/K Families
Friday, January 27- Outdoor Assembly 8:30am
Friday, January 27, 9am- PTA Meeting on Zoom
Friday, January 27, 9am- Annual Title I Meeting at the PTA Meeting during the Principal's Report (Agenda)
Friday January 27, 3:30-5:30pm- Multicultural Celebration Day!
Tuesday, January 31, 5:30-7pm- Campus Facility Improvements Community Meeting