We want to say THANK YOU to District 285 of Sioux Falls Zone of Frito Lay for sponsoring "Toys for Tots" at McKinley!
The matinee performance of 3rd/4th grade's concert went great! Tonight the doors will open at 6:15. Your child may go to their classrooms. The concert starts at 6:30.
We went outside today! Please send snowpants, boots, gloves, hats and coats every day.
Boys & Girls Club is offering a FREE month in December!
Please remind your child to bring their boots and snow pants everyday! It keeps them warm outside and allows them to play in the snow. If you need any winter gear for your child, please call the school 882-6350.
Turkey bingo is TONIGHT! Please join us from 6-8 for a chance to win $1,000 worth of great prizes!
Just a reminder that GIFT is running today and tomorrow this week!
Congratulations to Mrs. Jolene Sutton, Office Assistant at Lincoln Elementary. Mrs. Sutton was named the SDEA Educational Support Professional of the Year for the state of South Dakota!! Congratulations to Mrs. Sutton!!
Don't forget! Turkey Bingo is on MONDAY from 6-8pm. You will have a chance to win $1,000s of dollars in prizes!!! We hope to see you there!
The Royal Reader in 3rd grade today was First Gentlemen of SD Bryon Noem!
Congratulations to Mr. Chad Johnson, Assistant Principal at Watertown Middle School. Mr. Johnson has just been named the Assistant Principal of the Year for the state of South Dakota!!
Happy American Education Week!
Thank you NSAA Volleyball for hanging out with our students during lunch and recess today. We enjoyed the Character Counts assembly!
Reminder: There is no school on Monday for Veteran's Day. Have a nice long weekend!
3rd grade had some creepy crawly visitors yesterday. Thank you Bramble Park Zoo for bringing them for a visit!
If you need assistance with winter apparel, please stop at the office during parent/teacher conferences. Also, the Salvation Army Thanksgiving & Angel Tree registration is coming up. Nov. 4th 10:00am to 4:00pm and Nov. 5th 1:00pm to 6:00pm (see attached flyer).
1st grade carved pumpkins yesterday. Thank you to our helpers!
The Boys & Girls Club will be closed on Friday, October 25th. Please make sure your child knows their plans for after school tomorrow. Thank you!
THANK YOU! McKinley staff and students want to extend a HUGE thank you to the following businesses for donating boots and snow pants to families in need: Turbak Law Office, Trav's Outfitters, Watertown Kiwanis Club
LATI students from the Med Lab Tech program came to present to Mrs. Anderson's 1st grade class on the importance of hand washing today.
