You will have to drive through McKinley and check out our main office windows. Steph and Selena spent some time sending our students and staff a "we miss you!" message. It turned out great - drive through and check it out!
Staffing & Sections, 2020-2021:
I know more about sections and staffing for next year. Overall, we are losing two classroom sections at McKinley due to enrollment. Below are the sections & staffing for 2020-2021:
Special Education - We are losing a Special Education position for next year. Our Special Education team has been working hard to create a solid plan to keep components of our current model with one teacher per grade level. This has been something we have appreciated and would like to continue components of this. More information to come!
Because of the section changes, we have some staffing changes for next year.
- Sadly, we will lose Taylor Gritz in Kindergarten. We are going down a section. Taylor has been a great addition to our team who will be greatly missed.
- With the addition to 1st Grade and decrease in 5th Grade, Amy Wencl will be moving to 1st Grade in room 1A. Amy has 13 years experience in 1st Grade in Austin and will be a great addition to this team.
- Catie Stephani has accepted a position with the Apple Valley-Eagan-Rosemount School District. Catie has done amazing work in 2nd and 3rd Grade - we are sad to see her leave, but excited for her future in ISD 196!
- Brianna Luhman has accepted a position with the Forest Lake Schools. Brianna has done amazing work in Special Education - we are sad to see her leave, but excited for her future in Forest Lake!
- Makayla Kunkel will be joining our EL team as a 4th & 5th Grade EL Teacher. Makayla is currently teaching 5th Grade at Wilson; she did her student teaching with Katie Demmer last year. Makayla will be a great addition to McKinley!
GoGuardian for Teachers
If you're ready to Maximize learning while minimizing technology distractions in your classroom then Go Guardian is for you. GoGuardian Teacher allows you to do all of the following right from your laptop:
- View student screens in real-time including any tabs that are open.
- View every student's current tab and all previous browsing on a single page.
- Easily define the sites you want accessible to students for a test or class period to maximize learning and minimize distractions.
- Open tabs to any website for a single student, groups of students, or the entire class.
- Lock the screens of specific students or the entire class to bring their attention back to you.
- Chat with students and engage directly with individual students.
- Receive an email report of all your student's activity after the session is completed.
If you're interested in using GoGuardian in your class, please send Libby an email and she will invite you to an optional Google Hangout for Thursday from 8:00-9:00. Our own Eric Oppegard will be sharing some tips and Brent Lothert (IT Specialist) will be there to provide support as well! We will offer additional sessions in the future if requested.
Link Sharing
There have been some questions about privacy settings when documents are shared by turning on links. This document gives a brief overview of which settings are more public than we might think.
Building Weekly Newsletter:
Please take some time this weekend to relax, rejuvenate, and appreciate those around you. Remember, you can't pour from an empty cup. Turn the computer & email off and appreciate those around you! -Justin
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