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McKinley Messenger
FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT
Upcoming Musical Performances
May 12 – Band Concert
6th/Jazz at 6:30 pm
7TH/8TH at 7:30 pm
June 1 – Vocal Concert
6th at 6:00 pm
7th at 6:45 pm
8th at 7:30 pm
June 2 – Orchestra Concert
6:30 pm
CLASSIC EDITION
Congratulations to Classic Edition on a fantastic season in 2015! CE placed as Grand
Champions at the Great River Invitational in Davenport, Kennedy’s Raise The Roof, Jefferson’s
Show Choir Invitational, and Washington’s MoShow. MoShow also hosted a solo competition
for middle school this year, which the McKinley students dominated: Ian Wolverton-Weiss
(6th grade) won the competition and Alanna Adkins, Gracie Stark, and Emma Westphalen
(8th grade) were the 1st runners up.
Ian was also awarded Best Male Soloist at the Jefferson Invitational. In
addition to competing, Classic Edition
performed two home shows for friends
and family, an assembly for McKinley
staff and students, toured at Erskine,
Grant Wood, Johnson, and the ELSC
in February, and provided the finale
performance for this year’s Variety
Show. Way to go, CE!
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APRIL 2015
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IMPORTANT NUMBERS
TO USE WHEN CALLING SCHOOL
To notify school of absences or to arrange
for a professional appointment that will cause
your child to miss all or part of the school day
or to leave a message for your child call: Attendance Office 558-2150
To discuss counseling matters such as
scheduling or interpersonal relationships call:
Counseling Office 558-2351
To discuss your child’s class work or academic progress, call the teacher(s) involved
before or after school, or to leave a message
for a staff member during the day call: Main
Office 558-2348
To discuss your child’s health or a medical
situation call: Clinic 558-2519
To inquire about school lunches or your
child’s account balance call: Cafeteria 5582580
All phones have 24-hour voice mail capabilities. Please leave messages when
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McKinley Address:
620 10th Street SE,
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
McKinley Website:
http://mckinley.cr.k12.ia.us/
WARM WEATHER
DRESS CODE
As the weather begins
to warm up, the McKinley
Middle School administration would like to remind
both parents and students
about our dress code at
McKinley. These are posted in the building handbook
and your student’s planner, as well as the school
website.
For those 8th grade students and parents who
are getting ready for the end of the year dance and
award ceremonies, please remember that dress code
does apply to those events as well. Most importantly,
strapless and spaghetti strapped dresses should be
covered with a shawl or sweater while at school and
should be at an appropriate length. If you have any
questions regarding dress code, please contact the
main office. Thank you.
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May 8 – No School Learning Day
May 20 – Early Dismissal (12:30 pm)
May 22 – McKinley Bear Walk (rain date 5/28)
May 25 – No School (Memorial Day)
May 29 – Washington High School Graduation,
7:30 pm, US Cellular Center
MCKINLEY STUDENTS
PERFORM AT PARAMOUNT
These McKinley students recently performed at
the Paramount Theatre in ‘Rodgers & Hammerstein
Classics in Concert!’, a collaboration between Theatre
Cedar Rapids and Orchestra Iowa. Bravo!
Pictured from (l) to (r): Lucci O’Donnell, Lindsay DeWolf,
Natalie Novak & Ian Wolverton-Weiss. Bravo!
CEDAR RAPIDS POLICE OFFICER SPEAKS TO STUDENTS
ABOUT CYBERBULLYING AND SEXTING
On February 18, Officer Shannon Stokesberry from the Cedar Rapids Police Department visited McKinley
and gave a presentation on Cyberbullying and Sexting. She started off talking about the positives and negatives of electronic communication. Some of the positives of electronic communication include the ability to
do research, homework assignments, and to communicate with friends and family that may not live close by. Some of the negatives of electronic communication include online predators, cyberbullies, exposure to inappropriate material, sharing too much information online leading to identity theft, and several more. Cyberbullying happens when the Internet, cell phones, or other devices are used to send or post text or
images intended to hurt or embarrass another person. Sexting is sending graphic images or videos via
any electronic device. Both can have very serious effects for a young person like anxiety, depression, low
esteem, and sometimes even suicide. Students were
taught to never post anything that they would not want
their parents, teachers, or future employers to see. Once a message is posted or sent, the sender loses
control of it in cyberspace and can NEVER totally delete it or take it back. If what is posted is inappropriate
or illegal, the sender could face legal consequences
and their chances of getting into a college or accepted
for a career position could be drastically reduced.
If a child feels they are the victim of cyberbullying or
sexting, they should talk to a trusted adult immediately. Here are a couple of other ways these incidents can be
reported: www.cybertipline.com or 1-800-843-5678.
Tips for parents: 1.Electronic devices should always be used in common areas of the home (kitchen, family room) but
NEVER in a child’s bedroom
2.Set rules and limitations for use of electronic devices and monitor your children’s activity online
3.Talk with your children—ask them who they are communicating with, what sites they are visiting, etc.
4.Make sure kids understand that they can always talk to you if they feel uncomfortable, scared,
vbullied, etc.
5.Be suspicious if your child starts receiving phone calls, mail, gifts from people you don’t know—that
may be a sign they’re talking to strangers online
Here are some helpful websites for parents: www.NetSmartz411.org, www.stopbullying.gov, www.ncpc.
org, www.cyberbullying.us/
FIFTH GRADE
ORIENTATION WEEK
Monday April 20 – Erskine 9:15-10:30 am
Tuesday April 21 – Grant Wood 9:15-10:30 am
SAFETY
CONCERNS
Cedar Rapids Community School District takes
your safety seriously and welcomes your input. Please contact your building principal/administrator
and report any safety concerns that you may have. Thank you for helping us keep staff and students safe.
Wednesday April 22 – Johnson 9:15-10:30 am
Thursday April 23 – Parent Night 6:00-7:00 pm
Follow the District on
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6TH GRADE
STUDENTS MEASURING VOLUME
Ryan Rinderknecht and Cooper Chindlund
Ashlynn Kromminga and Faith Martinez-Moore
SCIENCE CLUB VISITS COE AND CAREPRO
Ty Metzger observing hissing cockroaches at Coe
Ethan Tjaden getting to know a skeleton at Coe
Laser demo for science club with Professor Mario Affatigato
of Coe’s Physics Department
Willa Stroshine is shown how to dress for work in a
sterile pharmacy at CarePro
College is a realistic goal for everyone, yes everyone. GEAR UP can help the class of 2020! GEAR UP Iowa will follow this year’s 7th graders and: • Offer money for college, guaranteed! • Offer academic help including: after-­‐school and summer •
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programs, tutoring and mentoring Arrange college visits and tours for students and families Arrange job shadowing, career fairs, and internships Provide student and family outreach programs Offer financial literacy education for students and families Bring people to help you understand and help you with the process: college search, application and scholarships, the “what do I do next” Offer college/career counseling Provide ACT/SAT preparation What Do You Need To Do? • Get interested • Talk about college with your kids • Ask questions For more information contact Kristin Mangrich at 558-­‐3981; kmangrich@cr.k12.ia.us 7TH GRADE
GIRLS RULE AT ANNUAL EGG DROP
7th grade science students in Mrs. Olson’s and
Ms. Comer’s classes tested their engineering skills
to see who could build a device that could keep a
raw chicken egg intact when dropped from a height.
Students built their devices from limited amounts of
materials. After several drops, it came down to three
teams—all girls! The final test was a drop from the
roof of the school, and all eggs survived the drop.
Congratulations girls!
LANGUAGE ARTS AND
LITERACY NEWS
Our students have had a busy second trimester.
They completed a unit on “The Human Spirit” reading
literature and viewing media telling stories of people
who have found the spirit within themselves to rise
above challenges in their lives. As an end-of-the-unit
project, students chose the person or character they
most admired and gave an oral presentation on that
person’s human spirit and how they have personally
been impacted by it. The next unit, “The Natural World”
focused on literature selections related to nature.
In addition, students participated in a formal
speech competition. Each student researched, organized, wrote, and delivered a speech about a famous
American landmark. Six seventh grade students, Lindsay Gordon, Natalia Hagen, Lewis Kleman, Jayden
Kitner, Paiton Pumroy, and Sidney Turner, advanced
to the school-level competition and delivered their
speeches to a small group of family and friends on
Friday, March 13. Eighth-grader, David Hebrink, came
in 1st place, with Lindsay and Sidney placing 2nd and
3rd, respectively, earning the opportunity to move on
to the city competition to be held in April.
The final project of the trimester was an argumentative paper. Students selected a controversial issue
to present in argumentative form. In Literacy, they
continue to read novels independently, completing
projects and taking Reading Counts tests, and some
classes have read The Giver as a common novel.
The third trimester will, without a doubt, be busy
as well as students work to sharpen their skills in
preparation for 8th grade.
MERCY DONATES
AN AED TO MCKINLEY
Mercy Medical Center donated an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) to McKinley Middle School
in January. The AED is a device that may save a life
in the event of a Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). SCA
is the nation’s leading killer, taking over 300,000 lives
annually.
Our AED is located on second floor across the
hall from the main office entrance. It is in an alarmed
cabinet with an AED sign above it.
An AED is an FDA approved medical device that,
if necessary, will deliver a shock to the heart. The
AED pads are placed on the victim’s chest in the
appropriate places as shown on the AED and pads
themselves.
If, after analyzing a victim’s heart rhythm, the AED
detects cardiac arrest, the AED will audibly advise that
a shock be delivered. The Shock button will then need
to be pressed. If you can use a cell phone, you can
use an AED! A shock cannot be delivered if the AED
does not detect cardiac arrest in the victim.
AEDs are proven to increase the chances of saving
the lives of cardiac arrest victims. Survival improves
from under 5% to over 60% by the use of an AED
within 2-4 minutes of collapse!
If you have any questions on the AED or would like
further information please contact the School Nurse,
Kim Seward at 533-7237.
If you would like to thank Mercy Medical Center
for donating the AED to McKinley you may do so by
contacting: Melissa Cullum at mcullum@mercycare.
org or by Mail at:
Mercy Medical Center
Attn: Melissa Cullum, Community Benefit
701 10th Street SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
From left: Mr. Goodall, Ms. Cullum from Mercy,
and Ms. Seward
SPORTS
7TH GRADE GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM CITY CHAMPS
The 7th grade girls had a highly successful season this year. The A team stormed to a record of 8 wins
and no losses to capture the City Championship. During the season they defeated the Royals of Regis and
both Linn Mar squads as well as the rest of the city schools. The A team consisted of Anna Bosking, Tajia
Federick-Williams, Emily Kelly, Marek McBride, Jenna Pelechek, Paiton Pumroy, and Isa Truemper.
The B team had a great season as well finishing with a 4 and 4 record. They defeated Harding, Wilson,
Roosevelt and Taft on their way to the end of the season. The B team consisted of Lindsay DeWolf, Amelia
Barnes, Bayanna Berry, Kate Brokaw, Kennedy Felland, Wren Greubel, Tacoria Harrison, Mikayla Reister,
and McKenzie Todd.
Coach Pins and Coach Fry want to congratulate the girls on a great season and we hope to see you all
out again next year.
8TH GRADE GIRLS COMPLETE SUCCESSFUL SEASON
The McKinley 8th grade girls’ basketball team had a very successful season. The A team which consisted
of Caitlin Riley, Kobie Dills, Sami Squires, Sammy Mia, Lauren Porazil and Jurnee Carr went 6-2 on the season. The 6 wins came over Excelsior, Harding, Wilson, LaSalle, Regis and Roosevelt. The two losses came
against a very good Taft team, which went 7-1, and Oak Ridge who finished 8-1. McKinley had one of the
toughest strength of schedules in the entire city.
The B team finished 5-3 and had a very nice season and kept improving. The team consisted of Mattea
Higgins, Kenzie Dills, Mariah Hopkins, Ayla Taylor, Najaya Johnson and Jenna McGuire.
JANUARY GOLDEN BEAR CLUB WINNERS
Congratulations to the Golden Bear Club winners
for the month of January! For those not familiar with
the Golden Bear Club, every month, staff nominates 6
students that do their PARRT every day at McKinley.
Two students are selected from each grade. These
students receive a reward period during Period 8,
a Golden Bear Club bracelet, a reward period with
future monthly recipients, and their picture posted on
first floor. Keep up the good work! PARRT stands for:
P = PARTICIPATION
A = ACTIVE LISTENING
R = RESPECT
R = RESPONSIBILITY
T = TRUSTWORTHY
January Golden Bear Club winners: Travell Wright, Ivy Staab,
Tajia Federick-Williams, Zeke Groth, Gabe Greco,
Emma Hoover-Grinde
Whoooo Makes A Difference?
Volunteers Like Yoooou!
SUE NOVAK,
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Congratulations to Sue Novak who was
selected as McKinley’s 2014-2015 volunteer
of the year. Sue has been involved in the
McKinley Classic Edition Show Choir for the
past 3 years. Sue has been instrumental in
ordering and organizing outfits, assembled
the show choir parent committee, created sub
committees, established Google documents
and other scheduling procedures, recruited
parent volunteers, organized performance
and travel plans, and communicated with
parents on details. We are very fortunate
to benefit from her leadership and organization skills, work ethic, and—most importantly—her compassion towards students
in the program. In addition, Sue’s an active
member of the PTA and is involved in fundraising projects such as the Bear Walk and
magazine sales.
PTA NEWS
Upcoming PTA Meetings
All PTA meetings are held at noon at McKinley.
A light lunch is served. Be sure to stop by the Main
Office first to sign in.
April 13
May 11
SPIRIT WEAR
2015-2016 Iowa Department of Education
Open Enrollment applications (district to district)
• Grades 1-12 DEADLINE: March 1, 2015
• Incoming Kindergarten deadline:
September 1, 2015
2015-2016 In-District Permit Application
This is a request for a student who resides in the
Cedar Rapids Community School District (CRCSD)
to attend another CRCSD school that is not in the
attendance area where the family resides. Please refer
to Procedure 602.4a and check with your building
counselor to determine if a permit is allowed or
required.
Ordering your spirit wear is easy, quick, inexpensive, and they make great HOLIDAY and BIRTHDAY
gifts! You can find an order form in the newsletter
or on McKinley’s website, http://mckinley.cr.k12.
ia.us/. Show your school spirit and place your order
today!
• January 5, 2015 Permit application and guidelines
available from resident school
BEAR WALK
Johnson Elementary will become a STEAM school
starting in 2015-2016. The enrollment procedure
for new students asking to attend will be by lottery
process that will take place later this spring. No
new students will be allowed to permit to Johnson
Elementary during the 15-16 school year. All
students who are currently enrolled may continue to
attend if they so choose. There will be a process for
students who are currently attending and do not wish
to continue in the STEAM school. These procedures
will be explained in detail later this spring.
The third annual Bear Walk
will be on Friday, May 22 (rain
date is Thursday, May 28).
Invite parents, grandparents,
friends, and the community to
join us as we walk the track to
promote wellness and healthy
choices. In addition, the walk is
a fundraiser to improve McKinley’s outdoor facilities. If you
want to get involved, please
contact Parrish Copeland at
558-2125.
PTA SELLING HY-VEE
COUPON BOOKS
Purchase a Hy-Vee coupon book for $10 and you
will receive loads of great coupons, plus $10 off your
purchase of over $100! McKinley PTA receives $8 for
each coupon book purchased. If you are interested
in receiving a Hy-Vee coupon book, contact Katherine Brokaw (kbrokaw@me.com); or Larisa Bickel
(larisa.bickel@gmail.com), and they will coordinate
getting you one (or more!). The PTA will also have
these available at the upcoming vocal concert, PTA
meetings, and other school events. Thanks for your
support.
• March 1, 2015
DEADLINE: Submit application
to a students attending building
• April 2015
Parent/legal guardian will be
notified in writing of decision on
permit
VIRTUAL
BACKPACK
The District offers an online Virtual Backpack
site to support the efforts of community organizations wanting to share information about
educationally-based programming.
Individuals or organizations wishing to post
material on the Virtual Backpack submit items
electronically and approved materials will appear online for families to access.
Organizations will find a link to submit flyers
for consideration on the District homepage at
www.cr.k12.ia.us . Families can access the
Virtual Backpack from their school Web site.
EARN FREE CASH FOR MCKINLEY
Box Tops for Education
McKinley is participating in the Box Tops for Education program
sponsored by General Mills. All monies earned through this program
go directly to classrooms! It’s easy to participate. Just clip Box Tops
logos (check for expiration date) from hundreds of General Mills products and send them to school. Participating products include Betty
Crocker fruit snacks, Yoplait yogurt, and Cheerios. For a complete list
of participating products, go to http://www.boxtops4education.com/.
Please send the portion printed “BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION” and have your child place them in the container in the cafeteria. Thanks!
Campbell’s LFE
McKinley is participating in the Campbell’s Labels for Education program, which provides needed resources for schools. Clip off the LFE UPC’s on products from Campbell’s
and their partners and send them to school. Participating products include Campbell’s
soups, Pop Secret popcorn, and BIC office supplies. For a full list of participating
products go to www.labelsforeducation.com. Please have your child place the UPC’s
in the container in the school cafeteria. Thanks!
Recycle Ink Cartridges/Toners
McKinley Middle School offers a recycling program for used ink cartridges and toners
from printers and copy machines. We do receive a small payment for each one that is collected, so this is a great opportunity to the school and the earth at the same time. Students
can drop them off in the IMC or the Computer Skills Classroom, Room 328.
Shop On-line!
ou can help support McKinley by purchasing and renewing your magazine
subscriptions all year long through Great American On-Line Store. In addition to
purchasing magazine subscriptions online, you can also purchase other gift items.
Go to www.gaschoolstore.com and enter McKinley’s code: 1426865. If you have
questions regarding your magazine subscription, visit www.magtrak.com or call
877/289-6247.
Target’s Take Charge of Education Program
Target will donate up to 1% of your purchases to McKinley
when you use their RED-card (Target Visa Credit Card or Target
Credit Card). For more information or to sign up, go to www.
Target.com or call 1-800-316-6142.
IMC NEWS
READING COUNTS
McKinley students continue to outdo themselves in the Reading Counts program!
500 Points
Ethan Mally
250 Points
Joshua Bliss
Andrew Freeman
Natalia Hagen
Elijah Mally
Mikayla Riester
Jacob Sears
Jeremiah Stewart
100 Points
Lars Andersland
Katiana Arnold
Emma Barton-Norris
Sarah Bents
Anna Bosking
Landon Bys
Dakari Clark
Alura Fieser
Lindsay Gordon
Mariah Hopkins
Jakyla Johnson
Katya Kleman
Lewis Kleman
Dylan Knapp
Max Locher
Madalyn Marsengill
Patrick McDermott
Mats McGrath
Jenna McGuire
Lydia McInerney
Debra McRoberts
Jenna Pelechek
Hannah Pfoff
Mariah Rodriguez
Alexandra Sarchett
Jaquese Sheets
Calvin Smith
Willa Stroschine
Joseph Tauber
Cameron Taylor
Abigail Throndson
Ethan Tjaden
Anneli Vorhies
50 Points
Megan Bennett
Kaleigh Berger
Benjamin Dent
Kallie Exbom
Abigail Hackenmiller
Adam Hein
Emily Kelly
Emily Kitner
Ashlyn Kromminga
Charles Lock
Matthew Martinez-Moore
Macyn McBride
Mary McCaffrey
Carter McClellan
Teresa McKinstry
Austin McMann
Tyner Metzger
Seth Moore
Natalie Novak
Olivia Parsons
Ella Peckosh
Jack Peckosh
Mateo Ramirez
Darnell Redmond
Dominic Reilly
Abigayle Riester
Alexandra Rinderknecht
Trevor Rosendahl
Benjamin Sheka
Chloey Shriver
James Siegenthaler
Contessa Surbeck
Nathan Thompson
Gabriel Velez
Owen West
Kyle Wilson
Ian Wolverton-Weiss
25 Points
Jeffrey Abraham
Anders Bergstrom
Will Bickel
Jaelynn BlackCloud
Brianna Butcher
Benjamin Casey
Casey Christensen
Jacob Conley
Lindsay DeWolf
Octavia Farmer
Tajia Federick-Williams
Kaden Fields
Matthew Gearhart
Wren Greubel
Tracy Griffin
Zeke Groth
Braden Hageman
Cameron Hansen
Gwen Harney
Nathan Harris
Jasmine Holladay
Nicholas Kanellis
Leroy Karns
Jayden Kitner
Grant Knutson
Zane Kruse
Benjamin Kuba
Madison Long
Elisha Lowe
MAryn Marner
Thaddeus Marner
Kiana Marshall
Faith Martinez-Moore
Marek McBride
Grace McKinstry
Ashton Nanke
Rimas Nemickas
William Parker
Alivia Pernicka
Jamiesha Pitts
Sage Plagge
Owen Puk
Paiton Pumroy
Maison Read
Cavan Riley
Paul Schneidermann
Mira Selk
Braja Servin
Dominik Short
Matthew Shriver
Jordan Smalley
Peja Thurn
Wyatt Tjaden
Amber Truesdell
Sidney Turner
Bannock Wensel
Layne Wilson
Join the McKinley Middle School PTA!
What is the purpose of the PTA?
The PTA (Parent Teacher Association) provides volunteers and funding for programs
that support the students, school and staff at McKinley Middle School including:
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Promote school spirit by coordinating spirit clothing sales
Provide volunteer support for fine arts programs and variety show
Fund school improvement projects
Publish and distribute Track’em Down student directory
Help plan and organize the “Bear Walk” (day of wellness/fundraising for outdoor
facilities)
Plan 8th grade year-end party
Organize teacher appreciation events
Provide snacks & water during ITBS testing
Facilitate Baby Think It Over program
Assist with administration of magazine sales
Sponsor “Reflections” art contest
Provide volunteer support for landscaping/grounds clean up
How can you support the PTA and get involved?
1. Join the PTA by becoming an official member. The $10.00 per member fee supports National PTA,
State PTA and City PTA as well as sustains the McKinley PTA membership.
2. Donate to the Bear Booster. Typically the PTA at McKinley does not conduct fundraisers. The
magazines sale is a school sponsored fundraiser and the funds raised go directly to the school.
Therefore the PTA relies solely on funds raised at the beginning of the year in this campaign in which
every dollar you donate will go directly to the PTA. And because the McKinley PTA is a 501(c) 3
organization your donation is considered a charitable contribution to the extent allowed for tax
deduction purposes.
3. Volunteer to help. E-mails will be sent to all PTA members when volunteer opportunities arise.
PTA President: Larisa Bickel; 298-0900; larisa.bickel@gmail.com
PTA Vice President: Ann Freeman; 363-3840, aday@wflains.org
PTA Secretary: Stephanie Helle, 364-4034, hellefamily@msn.com
PTA Treasurer: Katherine Brokaw; 573-9055; kbrokaw@me.com
PTA Spirit Wear: Teresa Thoma; 364-6236 or 361-8196; teresa.thoma@bmo.com
PTA Membership: Nikki Skogman; 364-3830; nikkis629@msn.com
* *Bear Booster donors will be recognized in the McKinley Newsletter**
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Please return the bottom portion of this form along with a check to: PTA Treasurer,
Katherine Brokaw, 2249 Grande Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Name (s) ____________________________________________ Student (s) _____________________
Address _____________________________________________________________________________
Phone _________________________ E-mail address_________________________________________
Number of PTA memberships _____ x $10.00 =
$ ______________
Bear Booster PTA charitable donation
Total (Make checks payable to McKinley PTA)
$ ______________
$ ______________
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Order Your McKinley Spirit Clothing!
McKinley Hooded Sweatshirts $20.00 (GRAY)
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McKinley Hooded Sweatshirts $20.00 (BLACK)
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McKinley Sweatpants $20.00 (Black or Gray- please circle choice)
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McKinley T-shirt $10.00 (White or Tie-Dye – please circle choice)
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Please note that these are ADULT sizes.
Mail order form with check made payable to McKinley PTA to Teresa Thoma at 262
Tomahawk Trail, SE; Cedar Rapids, IA 52403; 364-6236 or 361-8196;
teresa.thoma@bmo.com
Student Name____________________________________________
Phone __________________________ Grade________________
Amount Enclosed: ____________
2014-2015
HY-VEE CASH 4 STUDENTS – PROGRAM ENDS APRIL 30
Cash 4 Students is a charitable program that gives $1.00 to participating area schools for each
$200 of qualifying Hy-Vee cash register receipts (includes grocery, wine and spirits, pharmacy, and
gas station purchases). All 14 Hy-Vee Food Stores and Hy-Vee Drugstores are participating. Receipt
tapes can be dated from May 1, 2014 to April 30, 2015. Turn in your Hy-Vee receipts to McKinley main
office. Have your student write his/her name on the back of the receipt for a chance to win a Dilly Bar.
Canvas
What is Canvas?
Canvas is an online instructional tool that allows students, parents and teachers to interact and communicate in a
real-time format in and outside of the school day.
What can Canvas do for you?
 Easy communication with teachers.
 Assignment accessibility.
 Easy-view Calendar.
As a parent, can I have an account?
Yes, you can. Canvas has updated their Parent Portal to allow parents to create and manage their own
accounts.
Go to the website: http://www.cr.k12.ia.us/departments-services/canvas-parent-login/ and follow the
instructions to create your own account.
5K, 10K & 1 MILE
FAMILY FUN RUN
SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2015
Join us for the annual Lace Up For Learning 5K,
10K and 1 Mile Family Fun Run to benefit the Cedar
Rapids Community Schools Foundation. All levels
of runners and walkers are welcome!
The race begins and ends at Kingston Stadium
with the route running between Kingston and Jefferson High School. All events end with an Olympic
style finish on the track to the cheers of adoring fans!
Once again, the race will be professionally chip timed.
Race information and on-line registration form are
available at www.laceup.cr.k12.ia.us.
WELLNESS POLICY
Policy 610
The Cedar Rapids Community School District supports a healthy
environment in which students learn and participate in positive dietary
and lifestyle practices. By facilitating learning through the support and
promotion of good nutrition and physical activity, schools contribute to
the basic health, academic achievement and quality of life of students.
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Will provide nutrition education and engage in nutrition
promotion. Will develop a wellness approach to physical
activities that meet applicable federal and state guidelines.
Promotes activities and policies that support staff
members’ efforts to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Supports parents’ efforts to provide a healthy diet and
daily physical activity for their children.
Will base menus on Dietary Guidelines for Americans,
National School Lunch and Breakfast meal pattern
requirements, and the Recommended Dietary Allowances.
Recommends that foods and beverages offered on campus
and for school activities meet applicable federal and state
guidelines.
The “Wellness Policy Committee” will plan for, monitor, and evaluate
the implementation of wellness initiatives as guided by the Board Policy
and Procedures and inform and update the public about the content and
implementation of the policy.
Live
WELL NESS
DISTRICT WELLNESS GOALS
v Implement elementary health education
curriculum, including nutrition.
v Discontinue using unhealthy foods
for fundraisers.
v Ensure all snacks meet District Nutritional
Guidelines for foods and beverages for schools,
including vending, a la carte, snack lines,
school stores, celebrations and fundraisers.
ü v Discontinue using food/food coupons as
rewards or incentives.
ü v Require that students are physically active
during the majority of time in physical
education class.
ü v Ensure physical activity is not used for
or withheld as a punishment.
Be Part Of the
fOOd and nutritiOn team
help feed Our future
ü v Celebrate birthdays and other events
involving food once a month only.
it’s easy!
Go to:
www.cr.k12.ia.us
Click Link: Employment, then
How to Apply
Complete: Food and Nutrition General Application
üSchools will be implementing during 2014-15 school year.
Non-Discrimination Policy
It is the policy of the Cedar Rapids Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (employment only),
marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic status (students/program only) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure
for processing complaints of discrimination. District employees with questions or a grievance related to this policy should contact Jill Cirivello, Director of Human Resources, 319-558-2421;
jcirivello@cr.k12.ia.us. Students and others should contact Ken Morris, Manager of Student Equity, 319-558-1504; kmorris@cr.k12.ia.us. The District mailing address is 2500 Edgewood Rd
NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405-1015.
MCKINLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
620 10th Street SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION
U.S. Postage Paid
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Permit No. 147
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
STUDENT COUNCIL SERVES LUNCH AT MISSION OF HOPE
The student council recently served lunch at Mission of Hope. In addition to preparing and serving
lunch, students set up the dining area and greeted the patrons. After serving lunch to about 100 people,
students stayed to clean up. It was a very rewarding experience for our student council members. The
mission director commented, “McKinley students brought such a fresh uplifting atmosphere to our facility
today; you are welcome anytime. Please come back!” Giving back to the community is a great way for our
students to learn compassion, empathy and how to be a servant leader. The council will be helping one
day out of each month to support the Mission. Great job BEARS! Thanks for your leadership and service.
Students
preparing food
Students getting ready
to serve food