UPCOMING ACTIVITIES FOR THE WEEKS OF
MARCH 21 - MARCH 25
MARCH 28 - APRIL 1
* Please note that this information is for the next TWO WEEKS!
* FRIDAY, MARCH 25th is the 4th Grade Music Program at 2:00 PM in the gym. All parents, grandparents, etc. are invited to attend.
* Mark on your calendar to eat at Tremonton McDonalds at the end of March! Some of our teachers will be working out there as a fundraiser and the proceeds during that time will go to our school. Those with a last name starting A-J come on March 29th anytime from 5-8 PM and those with a last name of K-Z come on March 30th anytime from 5-8 PM. If it is easier to come on the night not designated for your last name, please still come support the fundraiser. We are mainly dividing it up hopefully to make it a little less crazy for McDonalds on those evenings.
* Bookmobile will be Thursday, March 31st.
* Congratulations to Mrs. Hannum’s class for winning the 1st Grade Box Top Competition for the month of February!
* Remember The Box Tops Competition for March is between the Kindergarten classes. You can bring in the following items: Box Tops, Cream of Weber lids, Campbell’s Soup labels, empty Elmer’s glue stick tubes/glue bottles and empty Neosporin tubes. Make sure Box Tops are cut out along the dotted lines and the soup labels are just the UPC with the point value. Bring in as much as you can and put them in the collection container in your classroom. THERE WILL BE A PRIZE FOR THE WINNING CLASS! Good Luck!
* Birthday Table for April Birthdays will be Friday, April 1st (This isn’t an April Fool’s joke, it really is this day...he.he.he).
* Remember to wear any McKinley Cougar shirt, jacket, hoodie, etc. on Fridays to show School Spirit!
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Activities Week 3 of March
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES FOR THE WEEK OF
MARCH 14 - MARCH 18
* Don’t forget Daylight Savings this weekend. It’s time to “Spring Ahead” so move your clocks forward one hour Saturday night when you go to sleep.
* Community Council – Mon., March 14th @ 3:15 PM in Missy Michaelis’ Room.
* All Fundraiser Orders are due back by Tuesday, March 15th. The money will go towards Class Field Trips!
* Early Out is Wednesday, March 16th! School dismissed at 12:55 PM.
AM Kindergarten: 8:25 AM – 10:25 AM, PM Kindergarten: 10:55 AM – 12:55 PM
* Kindergarten Getting To Know You Activity for all incoming Kindergarteners for the 2011-2012 school year from 2:00 – 3:00 PM.
* Bookmobile will be Thursday, March 17th. HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY! Don’t forget to wear GREEN!!!
* FRIDAY, MARCH 18TH IS McKINLEY’S MORNING WITH MOM. It will go from 7:15 – 8:15 AM in the morning. Moms (or an aunt, grandma, etc. if a mom is not able to come) are invited to attend with their McKinley student(s) that morning for breakfast. PLEASE do not park in the carpool lane on the south side of the school or in the bus loading area on the north side of the school!!
* March Health & Safety Challenge: Be Smart! Make smart choices about what you eat.
1. Be smart about what you eat! Read labels and be aware of how much sugar and fats you are eating.
2. Make smart choices about healthy snacks. Choose snacks that are low in sugar and fats and high in fiber and vitamins. Stay away from junk food!
3. Keep track of how many fruits and vegetables you are eating. Do you get 5 a day? Try something new and different this month.
* Reminder: All 4th and 5th graders who want to enter the “Truth For Youth” anti-tobacco campaign contest need to turn in their entries to the office by Monday, March 14th. There are hundreds of dollars in prizes and all students who enter will receive a drawstring backpack from the Health Department.
* Mark on your calendar to eat at Tremonton McDonalds at the end of March! Some of our teachers will be working out there as a fundraiser and the proceeds during that time will go to our school. Those with a last name starting A-J come on March 29th from 5-8 PM and those with a last name of K-Z come on March 30th from 5-8 PM. If it is easier to come on the night not designated for your last name, please still come support the fundraiser. We are mainly dividing it up hopefully to make it a little less crazy for McDonalds on those evenings. You can come anytime between 5-8 PM on those two nights. THANKS!!!!
* Remember The Box Tops Competition for March will be between the Kindergarten classes. You can bring in the following items: Box Tops, Cream of Weber lids, Campbell’s Soup labels, empty Elmer’s glue stick tubes/glue bottles and empty Neosporin tubes. Make sure Box Tops are cut out along the dotted lines and the soup labels are just the UPC with the point value. Bring in as much as you can and put them in the collection container in your classroom. THERE WILL BE A PRIZE FOR THE WINNING CLASS! Good Luck!
MARCH 14 - MARCH 18
* Don’t forget Daylight Savings this weekend. It’s time to “Spring Ahead” so move your clocks forward one hour Saturday night when you go to sleep.
* Community Council – Mon., March 14th @ 3:15 PM in Missy Michaelis’ Room.
* All Fundraiser Orders are due back by Tuesday, March 15th. The money will go towards Class Field Trips!
* Early Out is Wednesday, March 16th! School dismissed at 12:55 PM.
AM Kindergarten: 8:25 AM – 10:25 AM, PM Kindergarten: 10:55 AM – 12:55 PM
* Kindergarten Getting To Know You Activity for all incoming Kindergarteners for the 2011-2012 school year from 2:00 – 3:00 PM.
* Bookmobile will be Thursday, March 17th. HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY! Don’t forget to wear GREEN!!!
* FRIDAY, MARCH 18TH IS McKINLEY’S MORNING WITH MOM. It will go from 7:15 – 8:15 AM in the morning. Moms (or an aunt, grandma, etc. if a mom is not able to come) are invited to attend with their McKinley student(s) that morning for breakfast. PLEASE do not park in the carpool lane on the south side of the school or in the bus loading area on the north side of the school!!
* March Health & Safety Challenge: Be Smart! Make smart choices about what you eat.
1. Be smart about what you eat! Read labels and be aware of how much sugar and fats you are eating.
2. Make smart choices about healthy snacks. Choose snacks that are low in sugar and fats and high in fiber and vitamins. Stay away from junk food!
3. Keep track of how many fruits and vegetables you are eating. Do you get 5 a day? Try something new and different this month.
* Reminder: All 4th and 5th graders who want to enter the “Truth For Youth” anti-tobacco campaign contest need to turn in their entries to the office by Monday, March 14th. There are hundreds of dollars in prizes and all students who enter will receive a drawstring backpack from the Health Department.
* Mark on your calendar to eat at Tremonton McDonalds at the end of March! Some of our teachers will be working out there as a fundraiser and the proceeds during that time will go to our school. Those with a last name starting A-J come on March 29th from 5-8 PM and those with a last name of K-Z come on March 30th from 5-8 PM. If it is easier to come on the night not designated for your last name, please still come support the fundraiser. We are mainly dividing it up hopefully to make it a little less crazy for McDonalds on those evenings. You can come anytime between 5-8 PM on those two nights. THANKS!!!!
* Remember The Box Tops Competition for March will be between the Kindergarten classes. You can bring in the following items: Box Tops, Cream of Weber lids, Campbell’s Soup labels, empty Elmer’s glue stick tubes/glue bottles and empty Neosporin tubes. Make sure Box Tops are cut out along the dotted lines and the soup labels are just the UPC with the point value. Bring in as much as you can and put them in the collection container in your classroom. THERE WILL BE A PRIZE FOR THE WINNING CLASS! Good Luck!
March Health & Safety Challenge
Each month there will be a personal challenge to help you be healthy and safe this year. If you discuss and accept this challenge with your parents, you can bring back a slip to be entered in a drawing for monthly rewards. You can also do your part to earn a “Blow Up Toy” Activity Day for the whole school at the end of the year. We are excited to see the fantastic students and staff at McKinley Elementary get fit and have fun this year!
March Challenge: Be Smart
Make smart choices about what you eat.
1. Be smart about what you eat! Read labels and be aware of how much sugar and fats you are eating.
2. Make smart choices about healthy snacks. Choose snacks that are low in sugar and fats and high in fiber and vitamins. Stay away from junk food!
3. Keep track of how many fruits and vegetables you are eating. Do you get 5 a day? Try something new and different this month
March Challenge: Be Smart
Make smart choices about what you eat.
1. Be smart about what you eat! Read labels and be aware of how much sugar and fats you are eating.
2. Make smart choices about healthy snacks. Choose snacks that are low in sugar and fats and high in fiber and vitamins. Stay away from junk food!
3. Keep track of how many fruits and vegetables you are eating. Do you get 5 a day? Try something new and different this month
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Activities Week 2 of March
* The 5th Grade will be having a Direct Writing Assessment March 7 – 9 (AM) in the Computer Lab. Make sure you get good rest and eat a good breakfast so your minds are ready to be creative!
* PTA Board Meeting – Tuesday, March 8th @ 3:15 PM in the Teacher’s Lounge.
* 5th Grade Maturation will be held on Thursday, March 10th at 1:25 PM. Parents are encouraged to attend with their student.
* Birthday Table will be held on Friday, March 11th for all those students with March Birthdays.
* You can still purchase a YEARBOOK! They are $12 until they are sold out. You will need to give your order form and money to Mrs. Spackman in the office and checks are to be made out to McKinley Elementary.
* Remember The Box Tops Competition for March will be between the Kindergarten classes. You can bring in the following items: Box Tops, Cream of Weber lids, Campbell’s Soup labels, empty Elmer’s glue stick tubes/glue bottles and empty Neosporin tubes. Make sure Box Tops are cut out along the dotted lines and the soup labels are just the UPC with the point value. Bring in as much as you can and put them in the collection container in your classroom. THERE WILL BE A PRIZE FOR THE WINNING CLASS! Good Luck!
* Don’t forget to wear a McKinley shirt, jacket, etc. on Fridays to show school spirit!
* SAVE THE DATE:
Friday, March 18th will be McKinley’s MORNING WITH MOM before school. All students may bring their moms (if a mom is unable to attend, you can bring another special lady in your life) to eat breakfast at the school with them.
* PTA Board Meeting – Tuesday, March 8th @ 3:15 PM in the Teacher’s Lounge.
* 5th Grade Maturation will be held on Thursday, March 10th at 1:25 PM. Parents are encouraged to attend with their student.
* Birthday Table will be held on Friday, March 11th for all those students with March Birthdays.
* You can still purchase a YEARBOOK! They are $12 until they are sold out. You will need to give your order form and money to Mrs. Spackman in the office and checks are to be made out to McKinley Elementary.
* Remember The Box Tops Competition for March will be between the Kindergarten classes. You can bring in the following items: Box Tops, Cream of Weber lids, Campbell’s Soup labels, empty Elmer’s glue stick tubes/glue bottles and empty Neosporin tubes. Make sure Box Tops are cut out along the dotted lines and the soup labels are just the UPC with the point value. Bring in as much as you can and put them in the collection container in your classroom. THERE WILL BE A PRIZE FOR THE WINNING CLASS! Good Luck!
* Don’t forget to wear a McKinley shirt, jacket, etc. on Fridays to show school spirit!
* SAVE THE DATE:
Friday, March 18th will be McKinley’s MORNING WITH MOM before school. All students may bring their moms (if a mom is unable to attend, you can bring another special lady in your life) to eat breakfast at the school with them.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
March Principal's Message
Ways to Help Your Child Enjoy School
At some point all children end up disliking school for one reason or another. In some cases it is because of the teacher, in other cases it is because they are being teased by other students. As a matter of fact, I am currently working on another endorsement and I’m really not enjoying the current instructor or the subject matter but I know it will pass. I’ve done this before and I have dealt with this same problem with my own children.
The bottom line is that they all children experience it. But there are several things you can do as parents in order to help your child get back on track to enjoying school. Following are a few suggestions in order to help you with this process.
Get involved. You should be involved in your child’s school life. This includes taking the time to talk to them about their day. Find out how they are treated by the other kids, and find out how they are treated by the teachers. You need to be aware of everything that they are involved.
• Sign them up for extracurricular activities. One way to get kids to enjoy school more is to get them involved in more after school activities. This will not only help them to become more athletic but will make their days more enjoyable since they will have something to look forward to.
• Create your own home projects. Sometimes when children are having difficulty in a particular subject they then begin to dislike school. If you find this to be the problem with your child, why not take the time to research the subject or topic they are having trouble with and create a fun at home project that you can do together. This will show them how fun learning can actually be.
• Teach your child how to make real friends. Some children do not know how to make real friends. You may think that this is an easy task, but for some children it can be very difficult.
• Find out where the problem lies. If you take the time to get to the root of the problem then you will be able to help them. In order to do this you have to communicate with your child on a daily basis.
• Show them the fun side of learning. In order for any child to enjoy learning they first have to see how enjoyable and fun it can be. Take the time to find ways to bring out the fun side of learning in every subject.
If you need extra help please ask for help from myself or Mrs. Rose, our school counselor. Please make arrangements by calling the school at 257-2590.
Thanks again for your support!
Mr. Chadaz
At some point all children end up disliking school for one reason or another. In some cases it is because of the teacher, in other cases it is because they are being teased by other students. As a matter of fact, I am currently working on another endorsement and I’m really not enjoying the current instructor or the subject matter but I know it will pass. I’ve done this before and I have dealt with this same problem with my own children.
The bottom line is that they all children experience it. But there are several things you can do as parents in order to help your child get back on track to enjoying school. Following are a few suggestions in order to help you with this process.
Get involved. You should be involved in your child’s school life. This includes taking the time to talk to them about their day. Find out how they are treated by the other kids, and find out how they are treated by the teachers. You need to be aware of everything that they are involved.
• Sign them up for extracurricular activities. One way to get kids to enjoy school more is to get them involved in more after school activities. This will not only help them to become more athletic but will make their days more enjoyable since they will have something to look forward to.
• Create your own home projects. Sometimes when children are having difficulty in a particular subject they then begin to dislike school. If you find this to be the problem with your child, why not take the time to research the subject or topic they are having trouble with and create a fun at home project that you can do together. This will show them how fun learning can actually be.
• Teach your child how to make real friends. Some children do not know how to make real friends. You may think that this is an easy task, but for some children it can be very difficult.
• Find out where the problem lies. If you take the time to get to the root of the problem then you will be able to help them. In order to do this you have to communicate with your child on a daily basis.
• Show them the fun side of learning. In order for any child to enjoy learning they first have to see how enjoyable and fun it can be. Take the time to find ways to bring out the fun side of learning in every subject.
If you need extra help please ask for help from myself or Mrs. Rose, our school counselor. Please make arrangements by calling the school at 257-2590.
Thanks again for your support!
Mr. Chadaz
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