
A Special Ride to School! Corbyn was brought to school on a FIRE TRUCK today! He was the winner of the 4th grade fire safety essay. Way to go Corbyn!





2nd grade worked on building towers with partners. The only supplies they had was index cards and paper clips.


Have a great long weekend McKinley! No school on Monday for Native American Day. Tuesday, Oct. 15th is picture re-take day. If your child was gone on picture day, they will take it then. If you would like re-takes done please bring the uncut packet back by Oct. 15th to exchange.

Mrs. St. Sauver's Kindergarten class had a "Batty" good Friday!

Upcoming Info: The cha-cha slide at Friday (Oct. 11th) night's football game has been cancelled. NO SCHOOl on Monday (Oct. 14th) for Native American Day.

Parent teacher conference time request letters are going home this week. You can sign up for a time via the letter or online at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805054AABAD2CAAFF2-parent

Last week 3rd grade had fire safety and a smoke house simulation. Thank you Watertown Fire Department!




Pumpkin painting was fun in 4th grade!


Thank you Watertown Police Department for being involved with our students!



It's cold out! Please have your kids come prepared for recess with pants, long sleeves and gloves. Thank you.

The October Newsletter is now online via the school website (www.watertown.k12.sd.us, click on sites, McKinley, explore, documents, newsletters)


Please see the attachment for information on accessing your student's grades. Note: grades will be posted at the end of each quarter.


Reminder: School is dismissed at 12:20 tomorrow (Wednesday). Please make sure your child knows their after school plan.

Reminder for the parent literacy training tonight a@ Lincoln. We begin at 6:00 and complete at 7:30. We will meet in the lunch room. There is a “sloppy Joe meal “ ready and will provide childcare. Come attend this training if it works in your schedule. All invited. Thank you!

Thanks to Jesse Jurrens and Legend Suspensions for donating Strider Bikes for all Watertown Kindergarten students!!


Mrs. Anderson's class also made headbands for homecoming last week.

Here are some pictures of the McKinley float. We are rooting for the Arrows tonight! Join us at the stadium at 7:00 for the football game. 🏈💜💛🤩💪🏻🏹🤾🏼♂️💛💜🏈





The 2nd Graders are showing off their crafty headbands for the Arrow parade. #goarrows



McKinley's float is ready to rock down the parade route! #kindnessmatters #goarrows



Great turnout for Pep Assembly at WHS this morning. Go Arrow!!
