McKinley Elementary School honors and thanks all Veterans for their service. Happy Veterans Day!
McKinley students enjoyed picking pumpkins in the courtyard and decorating them with their peers. This wonderful activity provided a relaxed environment for building relationships and improving social confidence while enjoying a seasonal tradition.
Ms. Bunjun's 5th Grade Buddies had a wonderful time working with Mrs. DiMaria's Kindergarten Class to Create Halloween Crafts!
🎨✨ Huge shoutout to Santiago, Eamon, and Xinni for their incredible artwork showcased in the Abington School District Art Exhibit! Your creativity and talent truly shine, and we’re so proud of you for receiving recognition from Mrs. Zar. Keep inspiring us all with your amazing art! 🌟👏
Using teamwork and creativity in Explorations, McKinley Kindergarten classes rescued bears from lava in the Floor is Lava STEM activity.
It's National School Bus Safety Week, and there's no better time than now to familiarize yourself with school bus stopping laws:
1) When you meet a stopped school bus with red signal lights flashing and stop arm extended, you MUST STOP.
2) When you approach an intersection where a school bus is stopped with red signal lights flashing and stop arm extended, you MUST STOP, whether you are on the same street or the cross street.
3) You MUST STOP at least 10 feet away from the school bus.
4) Drivers do not have to stop on a highway with clearly defined dividing sections or physical barriers providing separate roadways. This only applies when the school bus is on the opposite side of the road.
5) You MUST WAIT until the red lights have stopped flashing and the stop arm has been withdrawn before moving.
6) DO NOT MOVE until all the children have reached a place of safety.
Please keep in mind that stop-arm safety technology is being installed on all ASD school buses to help Abington Police better enforce school bus stopping laws. The safety of our students as they travel to and from school is the responsibility of our entire community!
The Abington School District community is invited to join the students and staff of Abington Senior High School at the annual Trunk or Treat event, scheduled for Friday, Oct. 25, from 5-7 p.m. in the high school faculty parking lot. Costumes are encouraged!
A big thank you to our McKinley PTO for bringing Briar Bush to our 2nd grade class! The students learned about the "ingredients" that make up soil and had the opportunity to add those items to create their own soil mixture. They also discussed the vital role that soil plays in supporting all living things. It was a fantastic and educational experience for everyone!
Come out on Sunday October 20th and help clean up the garden! We are hoping that with the help of parent and high school volunteers, the garden can open for visits soon! Can't make this date? No problem. Reach out to the PTO for availability. Click the following link to sign up to help on Sunday: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44AEA823AAFFC70-45521279-garden
The Tookany/Tacony Frankford Watershed Partnership will be hosting a planting event Sunday October 20th from 10am - 1pm at McKinley Elementary School! The group will be meeting along the creek behind the school and will be working to plant 100 native trees and shrubs to help restore forest cover along the creek. This planting project is funded through the Trees for Watersheds Grant Program. Stop by and help out if you're interested!
Here is the link to the flyer and google form
https://5il.co/2yqnc
Mrs. Smith's Fifth Grade STEM activity building towers with index cards and sticker! The students did a fantastic job working together!
Starting October 7th through the end of the month, McKinley will host a Halloween Costume Collection Drive! In the following link see the flyer for details!
https://5il.co/2ybgu
In the following link you will find the Fall 2024 Edition of our digital newsletter, ASD Highlights & Happenings: https://secure.smore.com/n/19jrc
October is National Bullying Prevention Month! Let's show our McKinley spirit while raising awareness to prevent bullying and promote kindness, acceptance, and including others. Every Wednesday in October, students and staff are invited to participate in a themed spirit day. Click the following link to view the October spirit week schedule!
https://5il.co/2xjni
Please click the following link to see the most recent September "Back-to-School" edition of the McKinley Dragon Tales Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/b9swt
Shout out to Skylar, the amazing McKinley 2nd grader! Good luck at the Drive, Chip, and Putt regional qualifier this Saturday, September 21st! Your hard work and talent are truly inspiring. Go get 'em, Skylar! You've got this!
REMINDER: McKinley Open House
Date: Monday, September 16th..
Grades (K-3): 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Grades (4 & 5): 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM..
We look forward to seeing you there!
Today we remember and honor the victims and survivors of September 11th. #NeverForget
In partnership with @erics.rx.shoppe, Abington School District will offer a Flu and Covid Vaccine Clinic for anyone in the Abington Township and Borough of Rockledge communities who is age 5 or older.
- When: Saturday, September 28, 10am-12pm
- Where: Abington Senior High School, Cafeteria C, 900 Highland Ave, Abington, PA 19001
Pre-registration is required. Follow the link for more information and to book your appointment: https://www.ericsrx.com/abingtonsd2024
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!