Here are some updates from the last month:
Staffing:
Below is an update on staffing for next year:
K3: Courtney Hugstad-Vaa-Leer
2B: Catherine ("Catie") Stephani (recent grad at Winona State)
5A: Lauren Olson (recent grad at UND)
PE: Kyle Melcher (recent grad at Winona State)
Music: Jessica MacLeod (taught 2 years at St. Mary's School in Caledonia)
Literacy Coach: Libby Zeman
Unfortunately, I just received a note from Becky Konz that she will be resigning. Becky has been accepted to a PhD program at the University of MN this fall. She will be focusing on STEM. I'm excited for Becky's next adventure, but sad we will be losing her.
Building Cleaning & Projects
Our Custodial Staff has spent the last couple of weeks cleaning McKinley. I haven't received official word on your room(s) being completed- once I do, I will let you know.
There is a roof project that is starting soon- if you come in to the building at all, it may smell from the chemicals. Just warning you!
Summer Learning- Wednesdays:
We have averaged around 18-20 kids per week for our Summer Learning at McKinley. If you are interested in volunteering (or joining us with your own children), stop by McKinley at 12:15 on Wednesdays. We open the library at 12:30 for book checkout and story time. Then, at 1:00, students can help work in the garden.
A HUGE thank you to the staff who have joined us! We couldn't do this without you!
Guided Math Materials:
I made a trip to Lakeshore to purchase manipulatives, games, and resources for our guided math library. I used the lists your team generated last year. If you come across any additional resources in the next month, email them to me. We still have money to spend (odd, I know!).
Master Schedule:
I am still waiting on a few things before I finish up our master schedule. I'm guessing I should have that information in the next couple of weeks. Watch your email!
K-5 Summer School & Kindergarten Kamp:
Our Summer School & K Kamp program start tomorrow (July 6). Our K-5 Summer School is for current students who are below benchmark and need interventions throughout the summer. K Kamp is for our incoming Kindergarteners who need time in a classroom to master some basics before September. Both programs are housed at Wilson Elementary.
A huge thank you to Tamra, Courtney, and Erin for their work helping make K Kamp work. I think Tamra is going to need another summer vacation from all her prep work with this!
Additional Assignments:
I wanted to update you, as well as ask for volunteers, in filling some additional assignments.
Lead Teacher: Next year, Justin Lang will serve as our Lead Teacher.
Patrol Advisors: Doug Warner & Sonya David
Student Council: Need 1-2 volunteers for this (thanks to Paige and Lindsey for their hard work!)
Site Team: Tamra Gonzalez, Sami Nelson, Lori Huisenga, Kayla Davis, Paige Gilligan, Mark Langlois, Justin Lang, & Amanda Gislason. Libby Zeman will be joining us when she can.
PTO Reps: We will be doing something different next year. Each month, a different team and/or grade level will sign up to join a PTO meeting. More information to come on this!
After School Program: I will need staff for this- we can decide in August/September!
Please let me know if you are interested in any of the open positions!
Continue to sharpen your saws- we will be back at it before you know it!
-Justin
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