I have two words for you- OUTDOOR RECESS. Hallelujah!
Below is a variety of updates for the week-
MLK Professional Learning Day:
We will gather on Monday for the district MLK Professional Learning Day. It's very rare we come together for a full day to focus on our instruction. Take full advantage and enjoy this day.
As I stated in my email to teachers, consider carpooling from McKinley on Monday morning. Below is a schedule of the day:
7:00: Coffee and breakfast in OHS Commons (optional)
7:40: Superintendent Grant
8:15: Grade Level/Department Meetings
9:10: Professional Learning Session 1
10:20: Professional Learning Session 2
11:30 Professional Learning Session 3 (TDE: 11:30-12:45pm)
12:30-1:30 Lunch (on your own)
Return to Site
1:30-3:00 Professional time to Extend Morning Learning (we will meet in McKinley Library at 1:45pm)
Enjoy the day!
I Love to Read Month:
Planning is underway for I Love to Read Month. We will finalize dates and events and send this information out by the end of next week (1/23). Thank you to our committee: Kathy Feltes, Kate Seifert, Francie Khalaf, Jess Zupansic, Karen Thurnau, Denise Carlson, Sonya David, Jayne Jacobson, Sami Nelson, Laura Forman, and Rachael Eickhoff.
Tech Requests:
I've had a request from IT to remind you of tech requests. Their team knows we are short-handed and sometimes it's easiest to grab someone quickly in the hallway. They are happy doing this. Just make sure you complete the tech request so they can document the hours they work at McKinley.
Facebook & Twitter:
If you haven't "followed" us on Twitter or "liked" us Facebook, make sure you do! We've had some great updates this week.
Sharpening the Saw:
Thanks to Lorri for sharing an article on staying healthy and "sharpening your saw"- for you, as well as your students.
Valet Parking for the Week:
The parking spot goes to Lisa Austinson. "Nurse Lisa" is always there for our students, staff, and parents. Her nursing assignment requires her to wear a lot of hats. If you see her over the next week, thank her! Besides, who else can consistently deal with vomit and blood and still be smiling?
Here is what her nominator, Lorri Harrison, said:
"Lisa doesn't start until 7:45 in the morning. She rushes here from dropping her kids off in Waseca some mornings. She walks in the door and literally gets bombarded with having to do medications, parents waiting, or students who need her. She doesn't even get to get her coat off some mornings."
A Snapshot of McKinley Learning:
Dr. M doing a "Habitat Walk" with our kindergarteners.
Mrs. Huisenga's class doing a states of matter experiment. You may see 2nd graders exploring the building, trying to find examples of states of matter.
Mrs. Feltes hanging bird feeders with kindergarteners. Ms. Meaney's class read a book about a family who repurposed their Christmas tree, using homemade bird feeders.
Ms. Meaney's class is also trying to determine what birds like better- cream cheese or peanut butter?
Doesn't this picture make you want to curl up and enjoy a book with Mrs. Wilke's small group?
Have a nice weekend, McKinley family! Enjoy the nice weather!
Justin
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