We've completed another great week at McKinley! We've also wrapped up Administrative Assistant's Week. A HUGE thank you to Lorri and Selena for all they do.
Teacher & Food Services Appreciation:
Next week is both Teacher Appreciation and Food Services Appreciation. Please take some time this week to "thank" our staff for their hard work. Teachers, please sign up for a "classroom story time" on Monday (more details came out in an email).
Day of the Child:
Last night, some students were honored at the "Day of the Child" at OJHS. It was a great night full of food, celebrations, and laughter. The following McKinley students were honored:
-Joshua Hernandez
-Genesis Silva
-Nayely Lugo
-Rubi Barraza-Leon
-Alejandro Mendez-Enser
-Victoria Torres-Leon
-Amerie Burrola
-Crystal Garza
Here are some pictures:
A Note From MSU/Katie Coudron:
Happy Friday
and shout outs of gratitude to all of you who have played a role in hosting
MSU-Mankato students over the course of this year! Block II and III field
experience students wrap things up today (Friday) and student teachers will
wrap up their year with us next Wednesday (May 4) and graduate Saturday, May 7!
Thank you to
each of you who have connected with these students during their time at
McKinley and continue to open your doors to opportunities with teacher
candidates.
Special thanks
to:
Block II
mentors: Paige Gilligan, Kate Seifert, Lindsey Born (& Melanie Feldhake!),
Mark Langlois
Block III
mentors (these teachers will welcome their candidates back in the fall for a
final semester of student teaching!): Michelle Simon, Dani Rypka, Karla Wilke
Block IV
(student teaching) mentors: Jessica Zupansic, Rachael Eickhoff, Kayla Davis,
Rhynda Dulas, Justin Lang, (and Mark Langlois who mentored Dan in the fall!)
Thank you for
the work you do day in and day out with your students and for sharing your
passion with beginning teachers! What a way to grow the profession.
Strategies for Anxious or Defiant Students:
Brian Price shared this article earlier this week. It's some great strategies when trying to de-escalate an anxious or defiant student. It's well worth your time to read:
http://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2016/04/21/20-tips-to-help-de-escalate-interactions-with-anxious-or-defiant-students/
Building Weekly Newsletter:
Click here to access the weekly building newsletter
Valet Parking for the Week:
The Valet Parking for the Week goes to Cheryl Miller. Cheryl has been filling in for Julie Bauer this year in the area of Tier 3 Interventions. Cheryl has been a wonderful addition to our Intervention Team- mostly because of her background with learners who need more support. Cheryl is positive, knowledgeable, and focused on the best needs for the student. One of the things I appreciate the most about Cheryl is the way she collaborates with others to truly address student needs. Cheryl, we are lucky to have you here this year- thank you!
Have a great weekend!
-Justin
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