We've made it! SPRING BREAK! I hope each of you finds some time to...
Use the restroom whenever you want...
Drink your coffee before it gets cold....
Eating a meal in more than 26 minutes...
Not hearing your name 500 times in an hour...
Not tying shoes or redirecting students.....
I hope you instead can find some time to relax, enjoy those around you, and rejuvenate! When we come back, we will finish quarter 4 strong! :)
Toot Your Horn Thursday:
We have two recipents this week - Amanda Andrews & Jodie Dekam Valentine!
Jodie Valentine was nominated for I was walking a former student of Jodie's back to class from the nurse's office- he pointed to her room and wanted to go wave at her. Without the student saying a word, Jodie stopped what she was doing, invited him into the classroom, remembered his favorite brain break and proceeded to put it up on the smartboard. The whole class excitedly joined in on the brain break with her former student and the way his eyes lit up and the smile across his face is something I will always remember. I could tell in that moment the student felt important, cared about and seen -it was such a great reminder to me just how big of an impact a teacher has on a student's life. Thank you, Jodie, for making his day...and mine!
Keep up the great work, Amanda and Jodie!
Purchasing Deadline:
The purchasing deadline is April 30, 2026. Please be aware of this wtih your any budgets you are in charge of. If you want more information, please see Sarah Brandt's email from Monday.
Also, please be on top of this and don't wait until April 30th....
Staffing Updates:
A few more staffing updates....
After spring break:
Honey Rigge is (re)joining our team as an Educational Assistant starting after spring break. Honey is replacing Judy and will be a great addition to our EA and Kindergarten team! She will be working in Jen Schlauderaff's classroom.
Next Year:
Rachel Peterson will be returning to Kindergarten next year. We reduced an intervention position in the building due to some Title realignment. Rachel's background and passion for Kindergarten made her the ideal candidate. I'm excited to have her return back to join Courtney, Danika, and a new hire in Kindergarten!
Jen Bricko will be returning to 2nd grade next year due to a section move from 1st grade. Jen has an extensive background in 1st and 2nd grade through her Montessori experience. Another added perk - Jen doesn't need to move rooms!
We have a Kindergarten opening, but this will be the MSU Fellow position. This position is for a new graduate - they work full time and get some of their master's work paid through MSU-Mankato. We haven't had this position at McKinley in a few years. I am interviewing after break and will hopefully have a name to share with you at that time!
Building Weekly Newsletter:
Have a great weekend!
-Justin
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