Family Holiday Newsletter & Updates

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

Joy to the Classroom!

Dear McKinley & Stangel Families,

As we approach the holiday break, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for your continued partnership and support throughout the year. Our school community is truly special, and it’s because of the care, dedication, and involvement of families like yours.

This season is a time for reflection, connection, and rest. I hope your holiday break is filled with moments of joy, laughter, and cherished time with loved ones. May it also be a chance to recharge and prepare for an exciting and successful new year.

On behalf of our entire staff, thank you for allowing us to be part of your child’s journey. We look forward to welcoming everyone back January 2nd, 2025 for a fantastic start to the new year.

Wishing you and your family a safe, happy, and peaceful holiday season!

Warm regards,
Mrs. Boncher
Principal

McKinley 2023-24 School Report Card

Phy.Ed. Class Showing Off Their Bowling Sills!

Intense Game of Bean Bag Toss

Everyone LOVES Playing Volleyball 💖

Gingerbread House Construction

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Creating a Plan for Building the Gingerbread House

Important Calendar Information for the Start of the New Year...

McKinley Important Update: Half-Day Schedule for Students

Subject: Important Update: Half-Day Schedule for Students Dear Parents and Guardians, Starting in January and continuing through May, the first Friday of every month will be a half-day for students. During these afternoons, our staff will focus on: Creating individualized plans to address the uni...

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First Friday of the Month Schedule

First Friday of the Month Schedule 1st Hour: 8:00 - 8:33 2nd Hour: 8:35 - 9:08 3rd Hour: 9:10 - 9:43 4th Hour: 9:45 - 10:18 5th Hour: 10:20 - 10:53 6th Hour: 10:55 - 11:30

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Nursing News-January 2025.pdf

Message From the MPSD School Nursing Team

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Such Creativity for the Door Decorating Contest

Really Cool Info About Holidays and Their Ancient Roots

Michaelmas? Candlemas? May Day? Learn about the quarter and cross-quarter days here, dating back to the ancient Celts.

12th Night for High School

Learn about the holiday of 12th Night.
Read the Shakespeare play Twelfth Night or excerpts from it, and figure out how it relates to the holiday.
Watch Shakespeare in Love and compare to (a) the holiday, and (b) the Shakespeare play.
Watch and critique the contemporary film interpretation She's the Man.
Create your own class celebration of 12th Night, or your own modern interpretations of the play, or both!

Vacation Enrichment Activities

This is a great list of simple, no-cost learning-enriched activities that all families can do over the vacation, no matter what holiday they celebrate!