We finished our first week back! Woo hoo! We are going to have a great second half of the year!
Paraprofessional Recognition Week
Next week (January 11-15, 2016) is Paraprofessional Recognition Week. As we know, we have the best paraprofessional staff in the state. Take some time this week to recognize and appreciate the amazing work they do.
MSU Students at McKinley
Welcome to a few new faces around McKinley who are studying to be a teacher. I can't think of a better place to learn from the best. The following teacher candidates will be joining us:
Student Teaching:
Ms. Abby Trio (Rachael Eickhoff)
Ms. Angela Curry (Kayla Davis)
Ms. Maddie Lee (Jess Zupansic)
Ms. Samantha Gertner (Rhynda Dulas)
Mr. Jordan Bardal (Justin Lang)
Block III:
Ms. Julia Arnold (Dani Rypka)
Ms. Krystal Klemmensen (Michelle Simon)
Ms. Miranda Olson (Karla Wilke)
This spring, we will have some block II placements with Mark Langlois, Kate Seifert, and Paige Gilligan.
January- Math Facts Focus
For the remainder of January, we will have a math facts month. I will send an email out today (or this weekend) that you can share with your students- sorry for the delay in this. The month is a time for kids to build their fluency with math facts. We will have some activities and special events throughout the remainder of the month. Again, an email will come out today or this weekend.
Upcoming Family Nights
January 21: "Facts POWER" Family NightMcKinley is hosting a "Facts Power" Family Night on Thursday, January 21 from 6-7:15pm. The focus of the family night is ways to learn and master math facts at home. We will have games, strategies, and activities for you to use at home! It's going to be a great night!
January 28: Elementary Family Night @ Wilson Elementary
There will be an elementary Family Night on Thursday, January 28 (hosted by Wilson Elementary). Join us for a community conversation about kids and cooperation with Katy Smith, parent educator and 2011 MN Teacher of the Year. We will talk about reasonable expectations of an elementary aged child and strategies to develop cooperation and responsibility in them. Whether you are in a good spot with your kids, or you are struggling through homework every night, this evening will have something to offer your family.
Weekly Building Newsletter
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Valet Parking for the Week
The Valet Parking for the Week goes to Nurse Katie Randall. Katie has done an amazing job and is now a permanent addition to our team. She is so compassionate, caring, and builds strong relationships with students and families. We are so lucky to have Katie with us. Thank you for all you do, Katie!
Have a great weekend. Stay warm and Go Vikes!
Justin
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