McKinley Message to Families

Dear Students and Families,

As we reflect on the year, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to each of you. To our students: thank you for your hard work, resilience, and curiosity. You inspire us every day with your determination to grow and learn. To our families: we deeply appreciate your support, collaboration, and trust. Your involvement in our school community helps create a nurturing and empowering environment for all.

Together, we are building a foundation for success and making a lasting difference. Thank you for being such an integral part of our journey.

With gratitude,

The McKinley & Stangel Staff

1. Supportive Foundations:
   Parents and caregivers create the foundational support system that helps students thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.

2. Encouragement and Motivation:
   Their words of encouragement and belief in their children’s potential inspire students to strive for success.

3. Partnership in Education:
   By working closely with teachers and school staff, they play a vital role in ensuring a well-rounded educational experience.

4. Modeling Resilience:
   Many parents and caregivers show perseverance in balancing life’s challenges, teaching students the value of hard work and determination.

5. Engagement in Learning:
   Their involvement—whether attending school events, helping with homework, or cheering at activities—enhances the student’s sense of belonging and confidence.

6. Advocacy for Students:
   They act as advocates, ensuring their children’s voices are heard and their needs are met, fostering equity and inclusion.

7. Creating a Safe Haven:
   Parents and caregivers provide the emotional and physical safety that empowers students to explore, grow, and take risks in their learning.

8. Valuing Education:
   Their commitment to education as a priority instills lifelong values and the importance of learning in their children.

9. Cultural and Life Enrichment:
   Families bring unique traditions, perspectives, and experiences that enrich the school community and foster diversity.

10. Unwavering Love and Sacrifice:
    The love, time, and sacrifices they make often go unnoticed but are critical to students’ success and well-being.

The contributions of parents and caregivers are immeasurable, and their partnership is a cornerstone of a thriving school community.

Congratulations on Your Achievement Tomas!

Congratulations on meeting the requirements for early graduation! This is an incredible accomplishment and a testament to your hard work, dedication, and determination.

Reaching this milestone ahead of schedule is no small feat, and you should be extremely proud of yourself. I am confident that this achievement is just the beginning of the great things you will accomplish in the future.

Wishing you all the best as you prepare for this exciting next chapter.

Project Based Learning is a teaching method in which students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to an authentic, engaging, and complex question, problem, or challenge.

SEL time Wednesday mornings 8:00-9:47: Students learned about the importance of minimizing their screen time and how it feels to be present.