Another great week of energy and learning at McKinley! Don't forget about all the special events going on at McKinley today!
Staff Pictures:
Below are our completed "group pictures" for the entryway.
"Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success." -Henry Ford
Kindness in Chalk Day - Monday:
Monday is "Kindness in Chalk Day", a kickoff to October's National Bullying Awareness Month. On Monday, take some time with your class (10-15 minutes) decorating the outside of McKinley with positive, kind messages for anyone walking by. You can choose any time that works for you - we have sidewalk chalk in the office. Once we run out, we are done (so, you may want to check first if you plan on doing this in the afternoon).
PBIS Assembly - Friday:
On Friday (10/7), we will meet for our second PBIS Assembly. The assembly will begin at 1:40. K-2nd grade, please leave for the gym at 1:30, 3rd-5th grade at 1:35. We may want to start using outside doors for assemblies too (4th and 5th may want to go out the service door and come in the outside gym doors?). I'd like to start right away at 1:40.
At this assembly, I'd like to take a little time and honor students who have shown grit this month. If you have an example of how a student (or staff) showed grit, please email me the name, room, and a brief description of why they were nominated. We will typically use leadership slips for this purpose- however, I want to acknowledge grit again to keep this in students' minds.
We will need people for skits.... so, be ready! :)
Politics:
With the Presidential Election approaching, please keep your views and opinions away from any conversations with students. Discussion is fine - but interjecting your own personal beliefs is not appropriate.
After School Program - Teachers & EAs:
We are still in need of teachers and EAs for ASP. Please go in and apply ASAP if you are interested. If you are interested in subbing, please apply and then email me (indicating you only want to sub). ASP starts October 25th!
Follow-up from Staff Power Hour:
First of all, thank you for Wednesday's powerful conversation around equity, equality, and poverty. It is great to synergize around the idea of moving our work forward. During our Power Hour, I heard teams talking about the picture of equality -vs- equity. I have shown you this a few times, but thought it would be a great way to leave us thinking about this idea.
We also spent time on Wednesday discussing the myths of poverty. I believe it left us thinking, "what can we do?" This will be our focus for learning as we move forward this year. Below is a great video addressing the problem, but also starting the conversation on what we can do:
Building Weekly Newsletter:
Click here to access the building weekly newsletter
Valet Parking for the Week:
The Valet Parking for the Week goes to 2nd Grade Teacher, Kate Seifert! Kate was been at McKinley for a few years now, in 4th grade and now 2nd grade. One of the things I appreciate the most about Kate is her positive approach with students and staff - she is always looking for ways to make the world a positive place. Kate builds great relationships with students and has a true growth mindset with all students. Kate, we are lucky to have you as a McKinley Monkey!
Have a great Homecoming weekend and GO HUSKIES!
-Justin
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