Welcome Back & Happy New Year!

Please remember to do the following prior to coming to school:

• Please screen your child for COVID symptoms before sending them to school (I wish Covid was completely over too)
  
• Wear a mask if you have been sick in the last 10 days or have been around someone who has been sick.
• If your child is feeling sick, please do not bring them to school, call the school and report the absence ext. 73091

Should you have questions, please contact our nurse and/or health clerk.

Hello,

did you know that many students at McKinley are competing in district and school wide competitions? That's correct, and I want to say thank you to all the students who will be competing in upcoming competitions, programs and parades:

STEAM Fair November 2023

Innovation Fair February 2nd

Spelling Bee January 24th

Martin L. King January 15th

Black History Parade February 17th

African American History Bee February 29th

Science Fest March 16th

Math Field Day March 23rd

Women's History Essay March 20th

Polkadot Play Spring 2024

Let's continue to cheer these students on to victory!

1/16/24

• School Tour @ 9:00 AM (In Person)

1/17/24

• PTA Meeting @ 6:00 PM
• My Master Piece 1st Grade

• ELAC Meeting 9:00 AM

1/23/24

• SSC Meeting @ 3:30 PM (December & January)

1/24/24

• Spelling Bee @ 5:00 PM Webster School

• MIDDLE SCHOOL WINTER SEMI-FORMAL BALL

Please note, January 8th starts the second semester of the 2023-2024 school year. That's right, the school year is halfway completed. This is the perfect time to check in with your child's teacher to gain insight into your child's academic performance and ability.

What parents may do:

• Make an appointment to speak with your child's teacher.
• Visit your child's class (s).
• Review your child's report card.
• Check your child's backpack daily.

Be sure to ask questions that are specific:

• What is my child's reading leaving?
• Is my child performing on grade level?
• What three things can I do to help my child perform better in school?
• What projects will my child need to complete this semester?

Parents you will be pleased with the progress your child will make when you show interest in school work, homework, projects, and their mastery of basic skills. As you know, the best way to improve is to practice, practice, practice.

Family time doesn't have to end with the holidays. Fourth grade families can enjoy Free Passes to all 19 California State Parks through the summer. You can go to https://www.parks.ca.gov/AdventurePass for more information.

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Location: 325 South Oak Knoll Avenue, Pasadena, CA, USA
Phone: 626-396-5630
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mckinleyschool/