Friday, March 13, 2026

March 13 Update

Happy Friday the 13th! 
Another great week at McKinley!  

McKinleyStrong Slips & Celebration:
We filled the jar!  Woo hoo!  Below is a breakdown of that jar -
  • Kdg- 103
  • 1st- 252
  • 2nd- 186
  • 3rd- 409
  • 4th- 126
  • 5th- 81
On March 26, our students will get to play in bounce houses during their gym time.  To do this, every student needs a waiver signed by their parent/guardian.  I did share the waivers on SeeSaw yesterday.  Steph or I will be reaching out to you next week with names of those who did not sign a waiver to request your help in getting it signed.  

Eid (Thursday & Friday) - 
Next Thursday and Friday, many of our students will be gone to celebrate Eid.  Just a heads-up for planning purposes.    

Special Education Advisory Committee (from Kim Baker):
We are excited to invite you to our Special Education Community Resource Fair, hosted by the Owatonna Public Schools Special Education Advisory Council. This is the first time we are hosting a resource fair, and we are thrilled to bring together organizations from across our community that support students with disabilities and their families.

This will be a come-and-go event, giving families the opportunity to connect with local organizations, ask questions, and learn about resources available in our area.

Event Details:
📅 April 20, 2026
⏰ 4:00–5:00 PM
📍 Owatonna Public Schools District Office
333 E. School St., Owatonna

Organizations attending include:
• Special Olympics Minnesota
• Best Buddies
• Owatonna Parks & Recreation
• Steele County resources
• Vocational Rehabilitation
• Minnesota Prairie County Alliance
• Cannon Valley Special Education Cooperative
…and more!

Whether you are looking for recreation opportunities, transition supports, community services, or ways for your student to connect with peers, this is a great opportunity to explore what is available.

We hope you can stop by, meet some wonderful community partners, and learn about the many supports available for our students and families.

Building Weekly Newsletter:

Have a great weekend! 
-Justin

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March 13 Update

Happy Friday the 13th!  Another great week at McKinley!   McKinleyStrong Slips & Celebration: We filled the jar!  Woo hoo!  Below is a b...