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January 17, 2025

Parent Teacher Conferences

Parent Teacher Conferences are right around the corner. Sign up for conferences at https://www.myconferencetime.com/mckinley/

The conference scheduler will open on Tuesday, January 21.


Conference Dates:

  • Thursday, February 13 - 4:10 - 7:40PM
  • Tuesday, February 18 - 1:30 - 7:40PM
  • Thursday, February 20 - 4:10- 7:20PM


The Book Fair will be open during conferences.


There is no school on Monday, January 20 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Cherry USA Fundraiser

McKinley PTO

Dear Parents/Guardians:

We are starting an important online fundraising project partnering with Cherry USA! All products from Cherry USA are MADE in AMERICA. Proceeds will go towards all students' spring field trips. All of the money raised is going to enrich our students’ experience.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

This year our fundraiser will be run totally online. You can help us raise funds by emailing invitations to family and friends.


Easy as 1, 2, 3

The process is extremely easy!

From your computer go to: register.cherryusa.com.

From your mobile device go to register.cherryusa.com or scan the QR code on your parent letter.

Our School ID when registering is: ME1325

The sale began January 16, 2025 and ends on January 30, 2025


We understand that not every family can support our school by purchasing products. However, you can help by simply registering and sharing with folks who may be able to.


Please see the attached PDF for information on the sale and registering.


Thank you for doing your part to help make our fundraiser a success!

Bingo Night - January 23

A Message from Health Service

From the Health Office:

We have been seeing an increase in illness over the past month and wanted to share some information regarding Influenza and the Common Cold.


How is the Flu different from a Cold?

Colds are generally less serious than the flu. With a cold, you're more likely to have a runny or stuffy nose, while the flu causes body aches, fever, and extreme tiredness.

What can I do to protect myself and others?

  • Avoid being around others who are sick.

  • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, or cough or sneeze into your sleeve/elbow.

  • Wash your hands often with soap and water !!


Reminders: Students/Staff are required to stay home until fever free for 24 hours, without the use of fever reducing medication. Stay home if you are sick!!

Winter Weather Reminders

Minnesota weather is shifting gears, and the Anoka-Hennepin School District has plans in place for when extreme winter weather arrives.


The safety of all students is the first priority when determining if schools should stay open in adverse weather. If a determination is made to close school due to extreme winter weather, the district will alert families in a variety of ways, including:

  • Phone, text or email message from AHlert system (for Anoka-Hennepin parents/guardians only).

  • District and school websites.

  • District and school social media pages (e.g. Facebook, Instagram and Twitter).

  • Media outlets including WCCO, KSTP, FOX 9, KARE 11, CCX Media, WCCO radio and Star Tribune newspaper.

Those responsible for activities scheduled in schools over the weekend will determine if adverse weather conditions necessitate a cancellation.


Read more about the district’s policies on extreme winter weather at ahschools.us/weather.
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