Principal's Update- Friday, February 5, 2016

Happy February!

I Love to Read Month starts Monday.  We will have a kick-off assembly in the gym at 9:15am.

A couple "random" updates:

• Stream Computers:  There will only be 27 on the cart.  We are taking 5 of them to set-up a "Read Live" station.  There has been a loss of instructional time with start-up, logging in, and getting it ready for student use.  More info to come on this.
• Grades 1-5 Educational Assistants on February 12:   I need them for a project.  They will start the day with me and work on data boards.  When we finish, they will re-join their schedule.  This will not impact lunch schedules.   Please plan on them NOT being in your classroom.  Again, this is our classroom EA's in grades 1-5 only.
• Garbage:  Please help our evening custodial staff and place your garbage cans by the door at the end of the night.  This would be a great job for a few students before they leave for the day. 
• Clutter Mail:  Many of you have indicated you are not getting "All McKinley emails". Please check your clutter folder.  For some reason, emails are going to that.  We are checking into the reason why.  For now, make sure you check the "clutter folder".

Attendance on Inclement Weather:
Certified Staff:  You are expected to report for duty.  If travel is questionable, you need to make-up your time. . 

Paraprofessionals:  You are expected to report for duty.  If you can't make it, you need to let me know. 

Owatonna Today Show:
Amanda Gislason and her Scoop team were on the Owatonna Today Show.  Here's the link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJuy8eCyrtU&feature=youtu.be

Weekly Building Newsletter:
Click here to access the weekly building newsletter

Valet Parking for the Week:
The Valet Parking for the Week goes to Lorri Harrison.  What would we do without her?  Lorri keeps this place afloat and moving forward.  Some of the things I appreciate the most about Lorri is her organization, professionalism, and the way she builds relationships.  Also, Lorri goes above and beyond her traditional role each and every day.  I couldn't do this job without Lorri- thank you! 


Have a great weekend, everyone!
-Justin