3rd, 4th, and 5th grade families,
Please see the attached letter that was emailed to families from Principal Oldham, regarding important PSSA information and reminders.
McKinley VIBE and IMAGINE students visited the Philadelphia Zoo as part of the Albert M. Greenfield UNLESS Contest. Students enjoyed spending time with friends, seeing the animals, and participating in the annual project-based contest that encourages students to create real solutions to environmental issues in their lives.
Happy conference week families!
When coming in for your child's conference don't forget to stop at the lost and found table to pick up any lost items.
If you are donating to the McKinley book swap, please drop off your books at the front entrance!
McKinley 4th graders completed a virtual biography book report project. The students will be travelling around their grade level classrooms to view each other's displays, which will include a QR code they can scan to view each student's virtual presentation. #ASDProud
5th graders became Target employees as part of their unit on decimals. They solved word problems based on the weekly flyer and made up their own based on sale items around the room. They even created a store for their kindergarten buddies to come visit and shop.
McKinley Book Swap!
McKinley is seeking new or gently used books in good condition for our first book swap! Donate picture books, novels, and nonfiction for ages 5-12. Drop off your donations at the main entrance during teacher conferences, from March 25-27th. Please see this flyer for additional information. Thank you for your support!
McKinley's Lost & Found There are three ways to claim your student's missing item from our Lost & Found! 1) Check out our NEW virtual Lost & Found https://photos.app.goo.gl/rByCD2d4WYavaXjL9 2) Remind your student to go to the Lost & Found during school to claim their item. 3) Parents/Guardians can go to the Lost & Found in the school's vestibule during school hours. Please remember to label your student's belongings! Lost & Found items that are labeled are delivered to students. At the end of each month items that are not labeled or claimed will be donated. Thank you!
REMINDER: The Abington School District team of home and school visitors is partnering with High Focus Treatment Centers to bring a Health & Wellness Fair to the Abington School District. This event will run in conjunction with the annual College and Career Fair hosted by the Abington Senior High School Counseling Department on Thursday, March 7, starting at 6 p.m. The Health & Wellness Fair portion will be housed in the library and is open to all ASD families. For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/838300924730103 or https://www.abington.k12.pa.us/e-fliers/download.php?id=1399.
The McKinley PTO is planning a special activity to recognize Leap Day 2024 this Thursday! Click the link below for a flyer from the PTO with more information on this special activity: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19o3oFiK-iCWeMFaVAsXGg550dbMSMm-B/view?usp=sharing
The students of McKinley participated in an African-American Read-In to celebrate Black History Month. We read wonderful stories and completed activities based off those books.
At last week's meeting, the Board of School Directors approved the calendar for the 2024-2025 school year. Download it here: https://www.abingtonsd.org/page/district-calendars
The third grade Spanish club is up and running! The students are currently learning about colors and numbers.
Due to the inclement weather, all Abington School District schools and offices will be closed today, February 13, 2024. As this is our third emergency closure due to weather, there will be no instruction for students.
Check out the February edition of our McKinley School Counselor Newsletter from our school counselor, Mr. Johnson!
Kindergarten registration for the 2024-2025 school year opens tomorrow! Children whose 5th birthday occurs on or before September 1, 2024, may enroll. For more information, visit: https://www.abingtonsd.org/o/abington/page/kindergarten-registration #OneASD
Do you like to have fun while learning at the same time? Do you like to be creative? Would you like the opportunity to prizes, certificates, or ribbons for your hard work and effort? The PA statistics poster project may be for you! Check out the link for more information. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1py8C6NE8LTBm1KMHkuzNtN9kkB8b0l6x/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=106922131889980866754&rtpof=true&sd=true
The McKinley McMentor program held a winter STEAM event. Students and mentors participated in a variety of activities that focused on building and creative thinking!
REMINDER: The next Arts in ASD parent/guardian group meeting is Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 7pm in the AMS Little Theater. The meeting will focus on the visual arts with a presentation from Dr. Matthew Harris and Ms. Nicole Caracciolo, Curriculum Lead for K-12 Art. #ArtsinASD
Ms. Cady's kindergarten class had a visit from Briar Bush Nature Center. They were able to meet some pretty cool animals!
McKinley celebrated the life and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a peace assembly. During the assembly the members of The McKinley Bullying Prevention Committee read MLK quotes and shared insights about Dr. King and his messages of love and kindness. The administration team presented peace awards to students and we listened to performances from other students.
