Activities Week 5 of May/June

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES FOR THE WEEK OF
MAY 30 - JUNE 2

* IT IS THE LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL! Can you really believe it?

* NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY, MAY 30TH DUE TO MEMORIAL DAY!

* May 31st will be the School Pentathalon at 9:00 AM for 4th and 5th Graders. It will begin about 9:00 AM. If you are participating, make sure to wear the appropriate clothing.

* Parents: DON’T FORGET THAT 5TH GRADE GRADUATION IS TUESDAY, MAY 31ST AT 5:30 PM SHARP in the gym. Please dress in nice clothes for this special occasion. Come honor this great group of graduates!

* Final Awards Assembly is Wednesday, June 1st at 9:30 AM.

* FIELD DAY IS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1ST AT 12:45 PM. Room parents: Please check with the teacher of the class you are over and see what help they need for that day and what time they need volunteers. Also, room parents are being asked to provide Capri Suns for after the activities that day so if you could arrange for someone to bring enough for your class and leave them with the teacher, notifying him/her what they are for, sometime before Field Day, that would be fantastic! If you have questions, please contact Tarena Avery.

* Thursday, June 2nd is the last day of school! The soccer game: 5th Graders vs. McKinley Staff will be in the morning at 9:00 AM. School will be dismissed at 12:25 PM. No lunch will be served this day.

* Congratulations to Mrs. Hannum’s 1st Grade Class who won the Overall Box Tops Competition.

* The Box Tops Competition for this school year has officially ended but make sure to be saving the following items over the summer: Box Tops, Cream of Weber lids, Campbell’s Soup labels, empty Elmer’s glue stick tubes/glue bottles and empty Neosporin tubes.

* Mrs. Missy Michaelis has 6 free kittens available. If you are interested, please talk to Mrs. Michaelis at the school.

* A SPECIAL THANK YOU to all the Room Parents for the many hours you have given at the school this year and to the PTA Board for all of your hard work, as well as those parents, grandparents, etc. who have come and volunteered time at the school on behalf of our students. You really make a DIFFERENCE and your efforts are appreciated! We also want to thank the staff at McKinley for all of their support! You truly are the greatest!

* For a really cool Summer Activity Guide of things to do for kids in the Box Elder and Cache County area, go to www.usuchild.usu.edu. Click on “parents” at the top, then click on “Activities for Children” on the left side and then click on “Summer Activity Guide.”

HAVE A FUN AND SAFE SUMMER!

Activities Week 4 of May

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES FOR THE WEEK OF
MAY 23 - MAY 27

* CORE TESTING is wrapping up! Make sure your students are getting adequate rest and a healthy breakfast so they are prepared for testing.

* May 24th is the last day for all Kindergarten students! After that, they will be doing assessments until the end of the school year and the teachers will send home more information on a date and time for your student to meet for testing.

* Wednesday, May 25th is the 5th Grade Science Fair from 9:30 – 11:00 AM. Parents are invited to attend.

* Mrs. Denney will be retiring at the end of this school year and there will be an Open House on Wednesday, May 25th from 6:00 – 7:30 PM at the school for anyone who would like to come and thank her for her great years of service!

* The Blow Up Toy Celebration is on Thursday, May 26th. We plan to set aside the lunch block (11:30 – 12:30) for any parents that would like to bring their Kindergarten students to the school that day for some time to play on the toys. THANKS!

* Bookmobile is Thursday, May 26th. Please make sure to send your child’s book to be returned as this is the last time Bookmobile will be coming for the school year.

* 3rd Grade Music Program is on Friday, May 27th at 2:00 PM in the gym! Parents, grandparents, etc. are invited to come and see a really amazing program.

* It is Memorial Day on Monday, May 30th and there will be NO SCHOOL!

* The Box Tops Competition for this school year has officially ended but make sure to be saving the following items over the summer: Box Tops, Cream of Weber lids, Campbell’s Soup labels, empty Elmer’s glue stick tubes/glue bottles and empty Neosporin tubes.

* Room Parents (excluding Kindergarten) PLEASE READ: It looks like Field Day is scheduled for June 1st in the afternoon. Could you please check with the teacher of the class you are over and see what help they need for that day and what time they need volunteers. Also, room parents are being asked to provide Capri Suns for after the activities that day so if you could arrange for someone to bring enough for your class and leave them with the teacher, notifying him/her what they are for, sometime before Field Day, that would be fantastic! Thanks. If you have questions, please contact Tarena Avery.

* Mrs. Missy Michaelis has 6 free kittens available. If you are interested, please talk to Mrs. Michaelis at the school. Thanks!

* Don’t forget!!!! 5th Grade Graduation will be Tuesday, May 31st at 5:30 PM SHARP in the gym. Please dress in nice clothes for this special event.

Activities Week 3 of May

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES FOR THE WEEK OF
MAY 16 - MAY 20

* CORE TESTING continues on! Make sure your students are getting adequate rest and a healthy breakfast so they are prepared for testing.

* The PTA Board Luncheon for this year’s board members and next year’s board members is Monday, May 16th at 12:30 PM at North Park Bowery (in case of inclement weather, at Joan Whitaker’s home). Please bring a dessert or salad and come visit and enjoy lunch.

* Early Out is Wednesday, May 18th! School dismissed at 12:55 PM.
AM Kindergarten: 8:25 AM – 10:25 AM, PM Kindergarten: 10:55 AM – 12:55 PM

* Mrs. Carolyn Michaelis’ classes are having a music program for moms on Friday, May 20th at 10:30 AM for her morning class & 2:15 PM for her afternoon class.

* FYI: The Blow Up Toy Celebration is on Thursday, May 26th. When this was scheduled at the first of the school year, we did not know that Kindergarten students would be done with school before then. We plan to set aside the lunch block (11:30 – 12:30) for any parents that would like to bring their Kindergarten students to the school that day for some time to play on the toys. THANKS!

* The Box Tops Competition for APRIL & MAY is between ALL GRADES. Let’s see which class in the school can be the top collector. 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. The last day to bring them in will be FRIDAY, MAY 20TH. THERE WILL BE A PRIZE FOR THE OVERALL WINNING CLASS! Good Luck! We are now only collecting the above listed items!!! (No more cereal bags, chip bags, etc.)

* NOTE: Mrs. Denney will be retiring at the end of this school year and there will be an Open House on Wednesday, May 25th from 6:00 – 7:30 PM at the school for anyone who would like to come and thank her for her great years of service!

* Room Parents: It looks like Field Day is scheduled for June 1st in the afternoon. Could you please check with the teacher of the class you are over and see what help they need for that day and what time they need volunteers. Also, room parents are being asked to provide Capri Suns for after the activities that day so if you could arrange for someone to bring enough for your class and leave them with the teacher, notifying him/her what they are for, sometime before Field Day, that would be fantastic! Thanks. If you have questions, please contact Tarena Avery.

Mrs. Denney Retirement Open House

There will be an Open House to honor Mrs. Denney and her many great years of teaching on
Wednesday, May 25th from 6:00 - 7:30 PM at the school.
Please come and wish her all the best in her future endeavors as she retires from teaching.

THANKS MRS DENNEY!!!

Activities Week 2 of May

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES FOR THE WEEK OF
MAY 9 - MAY 13

* CORE TESTING is going on again this week! Make sure your students are getting adequate rest and a healthy breakfast so they are prepared for testing.

* Community Council Meeting – Monday, May 9th at 3:15 PM in Missy Michaelis’ Room

* PTA Board Meeting – Tuesday, May 10th at 3:10 PM in the Teacher’s Lounge

* Bookmobile will be on Thursday, May 12th.

* Thank you Room Parents for your help with Teacher Appreciation last week, we appreciate all you do! We have a couple more events we will need some help with at the end of May including the Blow Up Toy Celebration and Field Day. You will be contacted soon with more info.

* 5th Graders & Parents: D.A.R.E. Graduation is on Thursday, May 12th at 6:30 PM in the gym. We hope to see you there!

* Please note: Last week on the Monthly Calendar that PTA sent home for May, it listed a Kindergarten program on Thursday, May 12th. This is the Full Day Kindergarten Class' music program and they will send home more info home for parents who have students in this class. Mrs. Carolyn Michaelis’ classes are having a music program for moms on Friday, May 20th at 10:30 AM for her morning class and at 2:15 PM for her afternoon class. Sorry for the confusion.

* FYI: The Blow Up Toy Celebration is on Thursday, May 26th. When this was scheduled at the first of the school year, we did not know that Kindergarten students would be done with school before then. We plan to set aside the lunch block (11:30 – 12:30) for any parents that would like to bring their Kindergarten students to the school that day for some time to play on the toys. THANKS!

* The Box Tops Competition for APRIL & MAY is between ALL GRADES. Let’s see which class in the school can be the top collector. 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 give them to your teacher until MAY 20TH. THERE WILL BE A PRIZE FOR THE OVERALL WINNING CLASS! Good Luck! We are now only collecting the above listed items!!! (No more cereal bags, chip bags, etc.)

Activities Week 1 of May

* CORE TESTING will begin this week! Make sure your students are getting adequate rest and a healthy breakfast so they are prepared for testing.

* May Health & Safety Challenge: Be Safe
Make choices that will keep you safe!
1. Discuss with your family ways to be safe at home or away.
2. Always wear a bike helmet and ride safely!
3. Have “Fun in the Sun”, but be safe by always wearing sunblock!

* Early Out is Wednesday, May 3rd! School dismissed at 12:55 PM.
AM Kindergarten: 8:25 AM – 10:25 AM, PM Kindergarten: 10:55 AM – 12:55 PM

* IT IS TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK! Room Parents will need to have door posters up by Monday, May 2nd. Wednesday, May 4th, is a Teacher Luncheon to celebrate our staff at McKinley. Room parents should have been notified about this and what help will be needed in the classroom during this time. If you have questions, please contact Tarena Avery at (435) 213-1934. Thanks for all you do!

* Book Fair Schedule:
Tuesday, May 3: 11:30 – 12:30 (During lunch) & 3:00 – 5:00 (Grand Event)
Wednesday, May 4: 11:30 – 12:30 (During lunch) & 1:00 – 3:00 (Grand Event)
Thursday, May 5: 11:30 – 12:30 (During lunch) & 3:00 – 6:00 (Grand Event)
Friday, May 6: 11:30 – 12:30 (During lunch) & 3:00 – 5:00 (Grand Event)

* Birthday Table for May & June Birthdays will be Friday, May 6th!

* The Box Tops Competition for APRIL & MAY is between ALL GRADES. Let’s see which class in the school can be the top collector. 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 give them to your teacher until MAY 20TH. THERE WILL BE A PRIZE FOR THE OVERALL WINNING CLASS! Good Luck! We are now only collecting the above listed items!!! (No more cereal bags, chip bags, etc.)

* NOTE: Mrs. Denney will be retiring at the end of this school year and there will be an Open House on Wednesday, May 25th from 6:00 – 7:30 PM at the school for anyone who would like to come and thank her for her great years of service!

May 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!

May Health & Safety Challenge: Be Safe
Make choices that will keep you safe!

1. Discuss with your family ways to be safe at home or away.
2. Always wear a bike helmet and ride safely!
3. Have “Fun in the Sun”, but be safe by always wearing sunblock

May Calendars

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May Principal's Message

Be The Best You Can Be
As We Try – Our Kids Will Try

Even though the school year is about to end there is always ways to improve to be a better person. We can always try a little harder to be a little better and while doing so we can help others along the way. Each human being has virtually unlimited potential when born. Unfortunately, many of us are never able to achieve our full potential. There are steps that you can take to be the best you can be. You really have to pursue and develop it to be the best you can be. Here's how to do it.

Evaluate Your Strengths and Weaknesses - Self knowledge is the starting point in trying to be the best you can be. You'll need to write down your strengths and weaknesses and ask others to assess them, too. The feedback from others will help you see how realistic your self-assessment is and perhaps aid in defining your potential in a number of areas.

Establish Realistic Goals - You need to make things happen. Becoming the best you can be isn't automatic. An important step is to establish realistic goals for key areas of life: education, career, income, choice of place to live, and so on.

Develop and Implement Action Plans - Once you have goals, action plans are required to specify in some detail how you will achieve them. Becoming an expert in developing and implementing action plans can really help you to be the best you can be.

Develop and Maintain a Positive Outlook - There are numerous distractions on the road to being the best you can be. It takes work but you can overcome discouraging events and negative influences. Learn how to become and stay a positive person.

Pursue Life-Long Learning - Education is the goose that keeps on laying golden eggs. Make the most of your formal schooling at every level and make a commitment to life-long learning.

Develop Your Character - Good character is one of the key ingredients in being the best you can be and in having a good life. You need to acquire prudence to make consistently good decisions in life. You need to act justly so that you will be trusted and respected.

Cultivate Good Habits - If you are a well functioning adult you will realize how valuable good habits are. To be the best you can be, you must be alert to avoid or break bad habits and to cultivate good ones.

As we strive to be the best we can be our students will see our example and strive to do their best also. It’s been a great school year and we have seen many great successes and it’s been because of a great support team from everyone. Let’s continue to pull together for the good of our school community.

Thanks for your continued help and support!

Mr. Chadaz