Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Activities Week 4 & 5
NOVEMBER 22 - NOVEMBER 26
NOVEMBER 29 - DECEMBER 3
* Please be aware this information is for two weeks due to school being out next week for Thanksgiving.
* The Turkey Trot is on Tuesday, Nov. 23rd and is scheduled as follows if parents would like to come watch:
AM & All Day
Kindergarten 10:00 AM
PM Kindergarten 12:15 PM
1st Grade 12:45 PM
2nd Grade 1:05 PM
3rd Grade 1:25 PM
4th Grade 1:45 PM
5th Grade 2:05 PM
Kindergarten – 1st Grade will run a half mile and 2nd – 5th will run a mile. The boy and girl first place winners from each grade will receive a turkey, the boy and girl second place winners from each grade will receive a certificate for a free pumpkin pie at Kents, and the boy and girl third place winners from each grade will receive a loaf of homemade bread with a jar of jam. There will be a drawing for a few additional prizes that all students will have a chance of winning. Be ready to “strut your stuff ”!
* There will be an Awards Assembly at 1:40 PM on Monday, Nov. 23rd in the gym.
* Don’t forget the November Health & Safety Challenge: Be Healthy
Develop good hygiene habits to keep yourself healthy!
1. Wash, wash, wash your hands. Wash well and wash often to keep those germs away!
2. Use flu prevention techniques to keep form catching or spreading illness. Cover coughs and sneezes. Make sure vaccinations are up to date and consider getting a flu shot. ( See www.flu.gov)
3. Be sure to keep your smile healthy by brushing and flossing morning and night!
Our rewards drawing will be after Thanksgiving on November 30th.
* THERE WILL BE NO SCHOOL WEDNESDAY, NOV. 24TH – FRIDAY, NOV. 26TH. Have a very Happy Thanksgiving.
* Early Out is Wednesday, December 1st!! School dismissed at 12:55 PM. AM Kindergarten: 8:25 AM – 10:25 AM, PM Kindergarten: 10:55 AM – 12:55 PM
* BIRTHDAY TABLE FOR DECEMBER AND JULY BIRTHDAYS IS FRIDAY, DEC. 3RD.
* PLANNING AHEAD: Mark your calendars for the following events… more information will come in the weeks ahead:
Friday, December 10th will be Doughnuts with Dad in the morning before school.
Wednesday, December 8th – Friday, December 10th there will be a BUY ONE GET ONE FREE bookfair… take this opportunity to stock up on some fun books for Christmas gifts.
December 17th will be the 5th Grade Program: 2PM (Gym)
* A Dime a Day Ongoing Fundraiser: Help us raise money for the end of the year field trips by donating 10 cents a day. We are setting a goal of $4,500 which will cover the bus expenses for class field trips. There will be a jar in the front office where anyone can donate as much as they would like… unload that loose change in your pocket/purse.
* The Box Tops Competition for the month of November is between the 4th Grade 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!
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Activities Week 3
NOVEMBER 15 - NOVEMBER 19
* REFLECTIONS ENTRIES ARE DUE ON MONDAY, NOV. 15TH!
* There will be a 5th Grade Science Program on Monday, Nov. 15th at 8:40 AM
* Early Out is Wednesday, November 17th!! School dismissed at 12:55 PM.
AM Kindergarten: 8:25 AM – 10:25 AM, PM Kindergarten: 10:55 AM – 12:55 PM
* The 2nd Grade Music Program is on Friday, November 19th at 2:00 PM. Parents and grandparents are invited to attend.
* A Dime a Day Ongoing Fundraiser: Help us raise money for the end of the year field trips by donating 10 cents a day. We are setting a goal of $4,500 which will cover the bus expenses for class field trips. There will be a jar in the front office where anyone can donate as much as they would like… unload that loose change in your pocket/purse.
* Please make sure to sign in at the office when you come to volunteer at the school and don’t forget to mark your hours on a Volunteer Sheet so we can track the hours. There is a Volunteer Sheet in the office as well as at each classroom door. THANKS!
* The Box Tops Competition for the month of November is between the 4th Grade 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!
* It is getting very chilly outside, please make sure to dress your students appropriately so they stay healthy and warm. THANKS!
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Veterans Day Lunch
CLASS PHOTO UPDATE
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Activities Week 2
NOVEMBER 8 - NOVEMBER 12
* Don’t forget DAYLIGHT SAVINGS is Nov. 7th. Turn back your clocks an hour Saturday night to be prepared for the time change at midnight on Sunday, November 7th.
* Please make sure to sign in at the office when you come to volunteer at the school and don’t forget to mark your hours on a Volunteer Sheet so we can track the hours. There is a Volunteer Sheet in the office as well as at each classroom door. THANKS!
* The Box Tops Competition for the month of November is between the 4th Grade 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!
* Congratulations to Mr. Bennett’s class who won the Box Tops Competition in October. WAY TO GO!!!
* Reflections information have been sent home. The theme this year is “Together we can”. If you want to see more information on the categories, rules, etc. you can visit www.ptareflections.org then click on “Learn More” then “Local Participation” and then “Rules and Entry Forms” or talk to Karma in the office. Get those creative juices flowing and use your imagination to create something fun and unique!!! Entries will be due in the office by Monday, Nov. 15th.
* Community Council Meeting – Monday, Nov. 8th at 3:15 PM in Missy Michaelis’ Room
* PTA Board Meeting – Tuesday, Nov. 9th at 3:10 PM in the Teacher’s Lounge
* Picture Retakes will be Wednesday, Nov. 10th
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
November 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!
November Challenge: Be Healthy
Develop good hygiene habits to keep yourself healthy!
1. Wash, wash, wash your hands. Wash well and wash often to keep those germs away!
2. Use flu prevention techniques to keep form catching or spreading illness. (See BRHD Flyer)
3. Keep your smile healthy by brushing and flossing morning and night!
Activities Week 1
NOVEMBER 1 - NOVEMBER 5
* If you missed the last deadline to order a McKinley Cougar t-shirt and would like one, please fill out an order form and submit payment in the office. We can accept orders until Friday, November 5th. The last shirt order has come in, if you didn’t receive your shirt or have problems with your order, please contact Joan Whitaker, 257-8727.
* Please make sure to sign in at the office when you come to volunteer at the school and don’t forget to mark your hours on a Volunteer Sheet so we can track the hours. There is a Volunteer Sheet in the office as well as at each classroom door. THANKS!
* The Box Tops Competition for the month of November is between the 4th Grade 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!
* Early Out is Wednesday, November 3rd!!! School dismissed at 12:55 PM.
AM Kindergarten: 8:25 AM – 10:25 AM, PM Kindergarten: 10:55 AM – 12:55 PM
* BIRTHDAY TABLE FOR NOVEMBER IS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH.
* Watch for Reflections information to be coming home soon. The theme this year is “Together we can”. If you want to see more information on the categories, rules, etc. you can visit www.ptareflections.org then click on “Learn More” then “Local Participation” and then “Rules and Entry Forms”. Get those creative juices flowing and use your imagination to create something fun and unique!!! Entries will be due on Monday, Nov. 15th.
* It’s starting to get chilly outside, please make sure to send your students prepared for the cold weather.