Reminder: There is no school today for teacher inservice, nor Monday for President's Day. Enjoy your long weekend!
3 days ago, McKinley Early Childhood Center
statue of liberty next to an uncle sam hat and fireworks with words "Happy President Day United States of America" above a waving flag

Reminder: We have an early dismissal at 12:20 before parent teacher conferences. If you don't remember what time your 15 minute conference starts at, please contact the office at 605-882-6350. We will not have school on Friday the 13th for Teacher Inservice nor Monday the 16th for President's Day. Enjoy your long weekend!

5 days ago, McKinley Early Childhood Center
Parent Teacher Conferences
Happy National School Counseling Week!
14 days ago, McKinley Early Childhood Center
McKinley Early Childhood Center National School Counseling Week with a picture of Mrs. Popham smiling. a yellow circle with purple words "good job!" and then a write up of "our counselor, mrs. popham, is phenomenal! she is a bright light in our building. every day she brings compassion and motivation to help students and staff alike! we are thankful for you Mrs. Popham!" all on a purple background with notebook paper and stars decorations.
Upcoming events:
15 days ago, McKinley Early Childhood Center
upcoming events including early out, no preschool, no project learn on feb 12, parent teacher conferences 8-8 for preschool 1-8pm for jk/kg students on feb 12, no school on feb 13 for students, early out , no pm preschool, no project learn on feb 25 all on a colorful background with a sun and clock icon
Reminder: There will be no school for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 19th. Enjoy your long weekend!
about 1 month ago, McKinley Early Childhood Center
Martin Luther King Jr cartoon on blue background with red ribbon under his portrait
Upcoming events:
about 2 months ago, McKinley Early Childhood Center
Upcoming events including school resumes on jan 5, no school for martin luther king jr day on jan 19, american heart challege students will learn about heart health kicks off on jan 21, early out-pm attends in morning and no am preschool, no project learn on jan 23 all in colorful background with a sun and camera icons
Reminder: We will dismiss at 12:20 tomorrow for Christmas break. School will resume on January 5th. Enjoy this time with family!
about 2 months ago, McKinley Early Childhood Center
Merry Christmas
Meet the voices on the other end of the phone!
2 months ago, McKinley Early Childhood Center
blue backgroudn with clip art pens, stapler, paper clips, computer mouse and scissors as well as four office staff smiling for a picture with words that say "Meet the office crew! office staff, counselor, administrative assistant, principal"
Upcoming events:
3 months ago, McKinley Early Childhood Center
Upcoming events including early out on dec 23 - no preschool and no project learn that day, winter break from dec 24-jan 2 , school resumes on jan 5, all in colorful background with a sun and camera icons
Reminder: There will be no school on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday for Thanksgiving Break. Enjoy this time with family!
3 months ago, McKinley Early Childhood Center
Native, pilgrim and turkey cartoon characters sitting at a table with different foods and the words "Happy Thanksgiving"
Unlocking creativity: the specials crew fosters physical education, music, art and library lessons into our student's daily lives!
3 months ago, McKinley Early Childhood Center
blue and yellow background with sports equipment, music notes, art supplies, a stack of books and floating stars and smiley faces surrounding a photo of our four smiling pe, music, art and library teachers with words that say meet the specials crew. as well as a school district logo and the words "McKinley Early Childhood Center" on the corner.
They put a smile on your face, introducing, the Speech crew!
3 months ago, McKinley Early Childhood Center
poster with 3 smiling teachers that says "Meet the speech crew!" and a clipart of a smiling mouth
Join us in wearing blue on Thursday to celebrate World Kindness Day!
3 months ago, McKinley Early Childhood Center
World Kindness Day 2025 poster Novebmer 13, 2025 "wear blue on Thursday to promote kindness and encourage empathy!"

Reminder: We have an early dismissal at 12:20 before parent teacher conferences. If you don't remember what time your 15 minute conference starts at, please contact the office at 605-882-6350.

If you still need to sign up, visit: https://www.watertown.k12.sd.us/o/mckinley-elementary/page/parenteacherconferencescopy

3 months ago, McKinley Early Childhood Center
Parent Teacher Conferences
It's not magic, it's our wonderful custodial team! They work wonders to ensure our school is in tip-top shape.
4 months ago, McKinley Early Childhood Center
pictures of the four cusotidans smiling with a broom, mop, bucket and spray bottle, with words saying "Meet the maintenance crew"

Reminder: We will dismiss at 12:20 tomorrow! Since PM preschool students missed school on the last early out, they will attend from 8:30-11:30 tomorrow and there will be NO preschool for AM students. Reminder: There is no 11:30 bussing today.

4 months ago, McKinley Early Childhood Center
clock on yellow background with yellow words on a purple background saying "for this early dismissal day JK-KG students leave at 12:20. PM preschool attends from 8:30-11:30, and there is no AM preschool today.
Meet your child's co-conspirators in fun!
4 months ago, McKinley Early Childhood Center
background with shapes and labels, a picture of two smiling teachers and words that say meet the 3 year old preschool crew
We are thankful for our fabulous Kindergarten crew!
4 months ago, McKinley Early Childhood Center
A row of teachers smiling surrounded by colorful shapes and the words "Meet the Kindergarten Crew!"

Pumpkin week in JK! They measured pumpkins with counting cubes and counted how many lines they have. They opened them up today to investigate what was inside and discovered that all pumpkins float no matter the size. The students had so much fun!

4 months ago, McKinley Early Childhood Center
students at a table in a classroom smiling and discovering what the inside of a pumpkin looks and feels like
students at a table in a classroom smiling and discovering what the inside of a pumpkin looks and feels like
students at a table in a classroom smiling and discovering what the inside of a pumpkin looks and feels like
students at a table in a classroom smiling and discovering what the inside of a pumpkin looks and feels like
Students smoking and discovering insides of a pumpkin
Students smoking and discovering insides of a pumpkin
Students smoking and discovering insides of a pumpkin
Students smoking and discovering insides of a pumpkin
Students smoking and discovering insides of a pumpkin
Students smoking and discovering insides of a pumpkin

Picture retakes will be this Wednesday, October 15th. If you purchased photos, but want new ones, please send the original packet back with un-cut pictures. Please send a message to your child's teacher or call the office if you have any questions.

Link to order online: http://scherling.preorderphotos.com/?AccessCode=R47NX9

4 months ago, McKinley Early Childhood Center
black and white clipart camera with words Picture retakes!