Congratulations to Mrs. Holdaway's class for winning the Box Tops Competition!  Way to go!  :)  Everyone please keep collecting Box Tops and Campbell's Soup Labels to earn money and items for our school.  We appreciate your support!

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April Principal Message

What Children Can Learn – Just by Watching

The other day when I decided to have school lunch I overheard some of the students say “Look, Mr. Chadaz is having a chicken sandwich.” I was surprised that they even noticed that I was even having lunch that day let alone what I had chosen to have for lunch. It made me stop to think that I had better be a little more careful of what I say and do around these wonderful children at McKinley School. I found this fun little story that goes along with this thought and I thought I would share it with you for this month’s message.

• When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately wanted to paint another one.
• When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you feed a stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind to animals.
• When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make my favorite cake for me and I learned that little things can be the special things in life.
• When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make a meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I learned that we all have to help take care of each other.
• When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you give of your time and money to help people who had nothing and I learned that those who have something should give to those who don't.
• When you thought I wasn't looking, I felt you kiss me good night and I felt loved and safe.
• When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you take care of our house and everyone in it and I learned we have to take care of what we are given.
• When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw how you handled your responsibilities, even when you didn't feel good and I learned that I would have to be responsible when I grow up.
• When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw tears come from your eyes and I learned that sometimes things hurt, but it's all right to cry.
• When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw that you cared and I wanted to be everything that I could be.
• When you thought I wasn't looking, I learned most of life's lessons that I need to know to be a good and productive person when I grow up.
• When you thought I wasn't looking, I looked at you and wanted to say, 'Thanks' for all the things I saw when you thought I wasn't looking.

Each of us, parent, grandparent or friend, influences the life of a child.

What are YOU doing when you think your child isn't looking?

Thanks for your continued support and backing. Please know that I support you too! Drop in for a visit anytime and please encourage your children to be at school and prepare for the upcoming end of year testing.

Class assignment forms are in my office for the 2012 – 2013 school year. These forms will be used for those students who need consideration in abilities and interests as they are assigned to a class for next year.

Mr. Chadaz