You are invited to the Arrow Education Foundation tailgate fundraiser tomorrow night at the stadium. $5 per person or $20 per family will get you hamburger/hot dog, chips and a drink.
We were full of homecoming spirit today! The football cheerleaders greeted our students this morning. Many students wore crazy socks to celebrate the kick off of our dress up days. Let's go Arrows!
McKinley students learned about Constitution Day today. Some classes watched a constitution day video for kids and had a happy constitution day coloring page! It was a big word for our little learners! Others displayed a map on the SmartBoard and showed the students where we live in the United States. They made American Flags at station time and talked about how we are proud to live in the USA!
Mrs. Gilmour and Mrs. Krause have been enjoying the new full day Jr. Kindergarten classes. They do a wonderful job with their students. They love being around all the little kids and the funny things they say. Teaching them many new things and watching them grow physically and academically. Way to go Kim & Lindsay!
If your child misses part of a school day for a medical appointment, bringing a note from the doctor will excuse their absence.
Let us never forget those we lost on September 11th, 2001.
-Patriot Day -Remember & Honor - 9-11-01-
High school students will come to McKinley Early Childhood Center on Thursday and Friday to sell buttons during lunch time. These buttons are $2 each and will give you entrance to the Legend on Monday night as well as the Powderpuff and Pep Rally on Thursday night.
Picture re-takes are on October 16th. We will send pictures home when they arrive in a few weeks. If you did not order, but still want you, you will receive a code to use online to place an order.
We believe that our employees are the heart of our success. Each month, we shine a spotlight on some of our exceptional team members who go above and beyond in their role. Kim and Michael have been working hard getting the technology ready for our building. They are very helpful, efficient & hard working. Way to go Kim & Michael!
McKinley Early Childhood Parents,
Please click on the link and read the letter before Monday morning:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OQLB__O5gPXBariok4yQzn941HLTcwNf-KxWJILDm3o/edit?usp=sharing
Thank you, Mrs. Knopf
Things to remember for the first day of school!
Please visit this site to learn about early childhood developmental screenings: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/906/McKinley_Elementary/4737974/Screening_fliers.jpg
In addition to Project Learn, Lake Area is offering another option for after school care. Click the link to get more information on their program, Educare: https://www.lakeareatech.edu/campus/educare/?fbclid=IwY2xjawEsPh9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHflbzoRKx51zNq3sJ0gL2uO-IMVf6lzIYTA0tebm_80DQ1czDCoeAdP0sA_aem_RviyhsGClvBoheSE34_gRw
You may pay for preschool fees at this site: https://www.watertown.k12.sd.us/o/mckinley-elementary/page/preschool
McKinley Early Childhood Center. Where we are empowering all students to succeed in an ever-changing world.
As we gear up for school, a reminder on our enhancements to busing this year, including direct busing from Lincoln, Jefferson, and Mellette to McKinley’s Early Childhood Center as well as a direct bus to the Boys & Girls Club after school. Find full details here. https://5il.co/2tlzz The transportation schedule by building can be found here. https://5il.co/2tafs Questions can be directed to Wade Heiser, Transportation Director at 605-882-6335.
As we gear up for school, a reminder on our enhancements to busing this year, including direct busing from Lincoln, Jefferson, and Mellette to McKinley’s Early Childhood Center as well as a direct bus to the Boys & Girls Club after school. Find full details here. https://5il.co/2tlzz The transportation schedule by building can be found here. https://5il.co/2tafs Questions can be directed to Wade Heiser, Transportation Director at 605-882-6335.
Welcome Back to School! If you haven't already signed up for conferences, please do so here: https://www.watertown.k12.sd.us/o/mckinley-elementary/page/parenteacherconferences
If you did not receive a letter in the mail from the teacher, please call the office at 605-882-6350. Thanks!
As part of our commitment to ensuring that all Watertown students have access to nutritious meals, we encourage you to fill out the Free & Reduced Application. Apply now via Campus Parent Portal, https://sis2.ddncampus.net/campus/portal/watertown.jsp. Infinite Campus Assistance will be provided at the August 19th District Pre-Conferences. Paper applications will also be available at that time. For more information go to Nutrition Services. https://www.watertown.k12.sd.us/page/nutrition-services2
The Watertown School District is holding a school board election on Tuesday, June 18th in the Watertown Civic Arena. Polls will be open from 7 AM to 7 PM.
The last day of school tomorrow is an early dismissal (12:20). Please make sure your student(s) know where they are going after school. Thank you for sharing your children with us this past year. We have enjoyed working with them. Enjoy your summer!
