McKenzie Monitor
December 8, 2017
Principal's Note: Hour of Code by Julie Garry
Happy coding!
Julie Garry
Thank you!
A big thank you to Heather Hebbeler and Cara Gaziano for organizing Share the Feast and Share the Joy! Because of your hard work, Mckenzie families were able to bring smiles to the faces of many families at Carman-Buckner school!
Thanks to all the families who attended Movie Fun Night, and to the co-chairs, Marie Hirschle and Amy Butterworth, for organizing such a wonderful event!
Traffic Guidelines
If you drive to school, you must either use the drop-off/pick-up lane on Prairie Avenue or park your car legally and walk. Drop-off/pick up lane on Prairie Avenue:
- Enter the lane ONLY from the rear of the pick-up lane (the last slot of the lane is just south of the entrance to the north faculty parking lot). Do not cut in line.
- If the lane is full, circle around the block and try again. Do not double-park or park illegally.
- Use turn signals when entering or exiting the lane.
- Stay in your car and move forward as space opens up ahead of you.
- Your child should get in your car ONLY while you’re in the pick-up lane (not in the street, crosswalks, illegal parking spots, alleys, or parking lots).
- Tell your children to: Wait in front of the school until they see your car in the lane; remember that you might be circling the block; give you a chance to move your car forward in the lane before getting in.
- Prairie Avenue, north of the staff parking lot
- Central Avenue, east of Prairie
- Washington Avenue, west of Prairie
- 15th Street
- Highland Avenue
If you walk to school, please review the Preferred Walking Route and consider forming a “walking school bus” with your neighbors. Kids love to walk, and it is great exercise.
NO Dogs Allowed: The Village of Wilmette prohibits dogs (even leashed) on school property. Violators are subject to a fine.
Everyone Benefits! This system works if everyone cooperates. When drivers block traffic, cut in line, double-park, or don’t move up, children are endangered, traffics snarls and tempers fray. Thank you in advance for contributing to safe and smooth traffic flow!
Please share this information with anyone who picks up your children~ babysitters, grandparents, neighbors, and friends.
In case you missed it...How Raise Resilient Children - Jackie Rhew
2nd Posting: Instrumental Music Program
Band and Orchestra Survey - An email went out yesterday with the D39 Band and Orchestra parent survey. Your feedback is important! Take the D39 Band and Orchestra survey HERE.
The 4C's: Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Communication, Creativity
Mrs. Reed's Class: Paper Chain Challenge
Ms. Barrow's Class: Reindeer!
Mrs. Lauer's Class: Making Shapes
Sra. Zera's Classe: Tamales!
Ms. Noska's Class: Launching Machines
PTA News and Information
DON'T MISS THESE EVENTS
Share the Feast:
On behalf of the Sharing Committee, thank you for your generosity! 46 McKenzie
Families donated a total of $2,275! Using Charging for Cheetahs, we supported 50
Carman-Buckner families this holiday season.
Share the Joy:
The McKenzie community donated over 200 gifts, exceeding our goal of 150 gifts! We also received donations of holiday wrapping paper and supplies. Thank you to the McKenzie families who will volunteer their time this upcoming Saturday to staff the Holiday Shop at Carman-Buckner School. Happy Holidays from the Sharing Committee!
Charging for Cheetahs:
Earn money for McKenzie PTA by using Charging for Cheetahs to purchase plastic gift cards for all your holiday gifts! The deadline for orders is TODAY! This includes electronic, reloadable and one-time use cards. Click here for more information. Questions? Contact chargingforcheetahs@mckenziepta.com.
The 38th annual McKenzie Variety Show:
First All Cast Meeting: Wednesday December 13th, 7:30 - 9 pm in the auditorium. Reception to follow at local establishment. Everyone is encouraged to join the private Facebook group. Email Director Michael Clarke or Producer Sidney Regalado with any questions.
Junior Great Books:
Sign up for Junior Great Books today! Students will read stories and share ideas in small groups led by parent volunteers. JGB will meet once a week for 8 weeks (Jan.-Mar) during lunch/recess. Registration closes TODAY! Please contact Courtney Radde with questions.
HELP WANTED
PTA Nominating Committee:
We are now soliciting nominations for the Nominating Committee to serve in slating the Executive Board for the 2018-2019 school year. Please email nominee names to amygelwix@hotmail.com by TODAY!
Junior Great Books:
Parent volunteers needed to lead JGB groups! No experience necessary, we will give you everything you need and waive the fee! Please contact Courtney Radde with questions.
Parliamentarian:
Be an important advisor to the PTA! We are looking for someone who is interested in understanding the finer points of PTA bylaws and procedure, and advising the board when questions arise. Please email president@mckenziepta.com if interested.
OTHER HAPPENINGS
Holiday Light Recycling:
Drop off broken holiday lights (any color and length) in the McKenzie lobby (compliments of the Green Team!). You can also recycle lights at Wilmette Public Works Facility (711 Laramie Avenue). The recycling boxes are located in the visitor’s parking lot, (24-hours), until January 31st. Let’s keep those lights out of our landfills!
Community Events
MasterChef Junior is hosting open casting calls in Chicago on January 13th for children ages 8-13.
Wilmette Park District hosts after school clubs for students at Central, Harper, McKenzie January 9 - March 23. Registration begins November 28th.
Upcoming Dates
12/18/17
Board of Education Meeting @7pm
12/20/17
2nd Grade Music Show @2:30pm
12/25 - 1/5
Winter Break
1/12/18
Spirit Day: Wear Clothes Backwards
1/22/18
Board of Education Meeting @7pm
About Us!
Email: filippir@wilmette39.org
Website: http://mckenzie.wilmette39.org/
Location: 649 Prairie Avenue, Wilmette, IL, United States
Phone: 847-512-6300
Twitter: @McKCheetahs
School Hours
Kindergarten
Kindergarten AM 8:35am - 11:10am
Kindergarten PM 12:40pm - 3:15pm
Grades 1st - 4th
Monday - Thursday 8:35am - 3:15pm
Friday 8:35am - 2:15pm
Student drop off will begin at 8:20am, and the first bell will ring at 8:30am. Please refer to McKenzie's calendar for important dates/holidays.