September 25 Update

Happy Friday, McKinley!

I hope you've had a great week!  I love seeing the relationships, routines, and happiness that has filled the building again.  

Walkie Talkies:
If you are going outside (outdoor learning and recess), please contact the office and bring a walkie talkie with you.  We are seeing more and more of trying to get a hold of a teacher and they are outside. Please get the walkie and return immediately when you come back in.  Thank you!  

Birthday Books:
Don't forget to send students down for a birthday book on the day they celebrate their birthday! 

Mindset:

Please don't forget about the power of your mindset.  I recently came across the below quote - "deficit mindset is like an oil spill - it coats every organism, it obscures beauty, it does great harm to the environment, and it's tedious to clean up."  Please remember this as we enter into the 20-21 school year.  If your mindset looks for deficits, you will find it.  But, your thinking also impacts the environment and "beauty" of McKinley.   You are responsible for the mindset you bring to McKinley each day!  :)

Google Meets - Virtual Whiteboard:
Below is a tweet from our Technology Department regarding a virtual whiteboard that is built into Google Meet.  If you need assistance with this, feel free to connect with Brent or Libby.  Also, if you aren't on Twitter yet, now is your time!  Twitter is an amazing spot to learn new ideas, share resources, and collaborate. It's free- join today! 

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I hope you are able to relax and recharge this weekend!  Go do something for YOU!

Have a great weekend!  Justin