Reminder: This program starts next week! If your 3rd/4th grade daughter is interested, please register here: www.embe.org/gotr or have them reach out to Mrs. Catlette for more information!

Read Across America Week is next week. Let's celebrate reading and Dr. Seuss' birthday with some fun!

Here is the passcode for the mental health webinar link that was just sent. REQUIRED PASSCODE: U$a7PR8d
If you were unable to attend the mental health Zoom meeting regarding anxiety and depression, you can re-play it here: https://cookcenter.info/WatertownFeb21Replay
Also attached are some local mental health resources.

School is dismissing at 2:15. Please let us know if your child's after school plan is different than normal. Thanks!

SCHOOL BOARD APPRECIATION WEEK! Sophie Heck presented a thank you to School Board Member, Tammy Rieber, on Monday night. Thank you Tammy and our school board for all that you do!

Calendar update reminder: Tomorrow is a full day, dismissal at 3:20. Thanks!

You can still sign up for this online meeting.

There is no school on Monday for President's Day. Enjoy this long weekend!

Tomorrow there is no school due to parent teacher conferences (8am-4pm). If you forgot what time you've signed up for, please contact the office at 605-882-6350. Thanks! Also, we will not have school on Monday to celebrate President's Day! Enjoy this long weekend.

Conferences are tomorrow and Friday. If you do not remember what time you've signed up for, please contact the office at 882-6350. Thanks!

We had a special Royal Reader today. Bryon Noem took some time to read a book to both 3rd grade classes. Thank you Mr. Noem!

Remember to sign up for conferences next week: https://www.watertown.k12.sd.us/o/mckinley-elementary/page/parent-teacher-conferences

Please sign up for a conference time with your child(ren)'s teacher at this link:
https://www.watertown.k12.sd.us/o/mckinley-elementary/page/parent-teacher-conferences

Please consider attending this online meeting.

TOMORROW NIGHT: The Third and Fourth Grade Students are invited to perform a parachute routine during halftime of the High School Girls Varsity Basketball Game on Tuesday, January 24th at the Watertown Arena.
The game will begin at 7:00 p.m. Students need to meet in the auxiliary gym following first quarter of the Varsity game to practice as a group. Students and their parents without an activity ticket will be admitted free of charge.
Thank You,
Watertown Elementary
Physical Education Teachers

Tomorrow is an early dismissal. We release at 12:20pm. Please make sure your student knows how they are getting home.

Please join us for Pizza Bash next Tuesday.

Attached is a news release for the 2023 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championships. The contest for boys and girls ages 9-14 will be held at the Watertown Middle School Gym at 1:30 pm, Sunday, January 8, 2023.

Greeting Colt Nation! Happy New Year from the McKinley Staff. Enjoy this long weekend with your families. We will see you all back on Tuesday, 1/3/23.

