Happy Friday, McKinley!
Toot Your Horn Thursday:
This year, we are are trying a new way to acknowledge all the amazing things our students and staff do - through a "Toot Your Horn Thursday!" As you come across times that STUDENTS or STAFF make you proud, smile, or happy for them, fill out the form. Then, every Thursday, we will honor some of our honorees! Please consider taking the minute and sharing all the (little or big) amazing things you see!
This year, we are are trying a new way to acknowledge all the amazing things our students and staff do - through a "Toot Your Horn Thursday!" As you come across times that STUDENTS or STAFF make you proud, smile, or happy for them, fill out the form. Then, every Thursday, we will honor some of our honorees! Please consider taking the minute and sharing all the (little or big) amazing things you see!
Personal Devices at School:
I want to remind you that the Technology Team will not be able to support any personal devices or peripherals they are connected to. This long-standing practice has been in place to ensure we maintain a consistent and secure environment for all classroom technology. I understand that not having a dedicated computer for the Smartboard is a change for classroom teachers and may be challenging at first. However, supporting various personal devices can lead to issues like compatibility problems, security risks, and difficulties in troubleshooting.
We strongly encourage teachers to use their district-issued devices when connecting to Smartboards to ensure compatibility and receive full support from the Technology Team. If there are any issues with district-provided devices, please have teachers submit a technology ticket and we will gladly assist.
September 11 Read Aloud:
Next Wednesday is September 11. As you know, this was a day when the USA had a tragedy in New York City. To acknowledge this day, please plan on showing one of the below picture books during breakfast. Please preview before.
Fireboat - The Heroic Adventures of John J Harvey (picture book read aloud - 11 mins)
Branches of Hope - 9/11 Survivor Tree (picture book read aloud - 3.5 mins)
Resources for Teaching 9/11
CEUs - Licensed Staff Reminder:
Please log in to PD Express and check your transcript at the beginning of each school year. Make sure the dates are correct for your renewal period. Check on the transcript to see which Mandatory Requirements you have already fulfilled, and which ones you will need to complete. This year most of our PD will be Read Act focused, so we may need to fulfill some requirements on our own time. See our district website under the HR tab for license renewal requirements, directions, CEU committee members, etc. There are many resources and video links on this webpage for filling those requirements. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to our committee members. Have a great school year!
Please log in to PD Express and check your transcript at the beginning of each school year. Make sure the dates are correct for your renewal period. Check on the transcript to see which Mandatory Requirements you have already fulfilled, and which ones you will need to complete. This year most of our PD will be Read Act focused, so we may need to fulfill some requirements on our own time. See our district website under the HR tab for license renewal requirements, directions, CEU committee members, etc. There are many resources and video links on this webpage for filling those requirements. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to our committee members. Have a great school year!
September Family Newsletter:
Linked is the September Family Newsletter that went out Wednesday: https://secure.smore.com/n/ucjd0
Building Weekly Newsletter:
The below link contains the day to day events that are occurring next week - check it out!
I'm looking forward to the best year ever
-Justin
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