Have you had a great summer? Are you relaxed, rejuvenated, and ready to head back? I hope so!
A couple updates:
- Our new school is on schedule! When I know of an occupancy date, I will notify you immediately. Please remember, the school will not be 100% ready on the first day. There will be minor changes and finishes that need to occur at that time. We will be flexible and focused on students, like always!
- Later this week, you will receive your two welcome back letters - one from Superintendent Elstad and the other from me. I will be doing this through email - so please check your email later in the week to know details of our first week back.
- Site Leadership Team meets this Wednesday to start planning for the year. After this point, I will have more to share on building goals and our direction for the year.
- New STEM Teacher training is next Monday & Tuesday. This training is for new McKinley staff and is part of our STEM sustainability plan. I love these days so much - they are filled with passion. It's awesome to see our staff serve as facilitators to the work we are doing!
- I'm sad to report that, as of today, Katie Randall has resigned. Katie has been a wonderful addition to our team in serving our students' health needs. Katie is going to spend some time with her children and work more on-call. She will be greatly missed. I have requested that the position be posted this week.
#mckinleystrong Neighborhood Night
We had a great night at our Neighborhood Night on Thursday, July 27. It was fun to get around to see our students, families, and friends! Thank you to all the staff who participated!
Building Project Update:
I toured the new building on Friday with Superintendent Elstad and Bob Olson. If you have driven by recently, it is still 100% a construction zone! However, when you get inside, you can it's becoming our school. It will be ready for us!
Entrance to new Kindergarten Room
Jen Koziolek's new Kindergarten Room
Jen Koziolek's new Kindergarten Room
The new Learning Center (Nystrom & Denn will program out of this space)
1st Grade sinks/restroom area
New 1st Grade Room
Paige Gilligan's new 5th Grade Classroom
5th Grade Team Area - looking into Eric Oppegard's Room
New entry way into school (still awaiting doors & windows!)
I hope you are enjoying your start to August. Continue to "sharpen your saw" and enjoy time with those you love!
-Justin
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