Jr. Kindergarten and Kindergarten start today! We are excited for the first day! Please drop students off at the front door. Dismissal is at 3:20. See you soon!
New this year: All families, even those recently registered need to complete the online registration verification through the Campus Parent Portal. This is also where you can fill out the free and reduced price meal application. After you log into the Parent Portal, tap on "more" on the bottom left and then tap "Online Registration" then tap on the red words next to your child's name. When you are finished with the verification process the word next to your student's name will be green and say "complete". The meal application is also under "more" than "Meal Benefits". If you have any questions, please call the office at 882-6350.
As we gear up for school, a reminder on our enhanced bussing services, including direct busing from Lincoln, Jefferson and Mellette to McKinley’s Early Childhood Building as well as a direct bus to the Boys & Girls Club after school. Find full details here: https://5il.co/3nku1. You can view the full transportation page here: https://5il.co/3nku0. Please see this link for food service information: https://5il.co/3ntqe.
Check out this free dental service for kids!
McKinley Early Childhood PTO meeting Thursday at 12:30.
Welcome back, McKinley families! Below is the link to sign up for Pre-Conferences. We are excited to see you soon!
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The Watertown School District was awarded a $25,000 grant from First Interstate Bank to support the "We Are All Arrows" campaign. This will pay for murals in all elementary schools. See representatives from First Interstate and the Watertown School District in the accompanying picture taken at McKinley Early Childhood Center. For more information check out this press release. https://5il.co/3k54d
McKinley Early Childhood Center dismisses at 12:20 on Friday, May 23rd, for the last day of school. If your child is not sure of their after school routine for that day, please inform the office at 605-882-6350. Thank you!
Tomorrow is Watertown Area Green Day! Please join us in wearing GREEN to support mental health awareness. We hope to break the stigma by getting conversations going about this topic. Post your green photos on social media using hashtag #wtngogreen4mentalhealth
Reminder: Last day of Project Learn is this Friday! Please make arrangements for next week.
Mrs. Doescher is delightful! Students enjoy working on tasks and learning in her room. Jenn is hard working and is always willing to lend a hand where needed! Mrs. Doescher says her favorite part of the job is watching her students make progress throughout the year. Thank you Mrs. Doescher; we appreciate you!
Mrs. Miley is marvelous! Her classroom is creative, calming and cheerful. Mrs. Miley is kind and helpful with many tasks throughout the school! Amanda says her favorite part of the job is:
"Watching the students grow from the ist day to the last and gain so much knowledge." Thank you Mrs. Miley; we appreciate you!
Congratulations to our Arrow Education Foundation Grant recipients! Mrs. Miley was awarded $2,500 for LCD writing tablets for her classroom. Her students use these for many activities and lessons! Mrs. Popham & Mrs. Busskohl were awarded $3,000 for Regulation Remedies which helps with students' academic, social-emotional, and physical development. Thank you AEF for supporting teachers at McKinley Early Childhood Center!
McKinley Early Childhood Center dismisses at 12:20 on Friday, April 25th, for teacher inservice. If your child is not sure of their after school routine for that day, please inform the office at 605-882-6350. Thank you!
There will be no school Friday, April 18th nor Monday, April 21st for Easter break. Enjoy this time with family!
If your child attends Project Learn, please note the last day is on May 15th. We will not have any after school childcare the last week of school (and if you have older children, please know the Boys and Girls Club is closed the week of May 19-23rd as well). Please plan accordingly. Thank you!
These paraprofessionals are so great! They come to work every day ready to go and willing to learn new things. Kelsey says her favorite part of the job is: “When the students get that moment where they finally get something they have been working on.” Allie: “I love making connections with the kids and being able to watch them grow!” Jenny: “I love listening to preschoolers' conversations. They are so funny and cute. I like helping people.” Thank you Kelsey, Allie and Jenny; we appreciate you!
Mrs. St. Sauver is splendid! Her kindergarten classroom is full of love! The kids enjoy learning and playing in her classroom. Kaylee wears a smile on her face every day and is always flexible in an ever changing schedule. Kaylee says her favorite thing about the job is "I love being with kids and the adults I work with." Thank you Mrs. St. Sauver; we appreciate you!
McKinley PTO Carnival POSTPONED to Thursday, April 3rd from 5:00-6:30. Please not the time change. Games, prizes, food, silent auction and more!! Pre-registration available but not required.
Miss Holly is helpful! Her preschool students have been enjoying activities in the classroom, library, gym, and the playground! Mrs. Grimsrud is always positive and insightful. Holly says her favorite thing about the job is “My favorite part of teaching is seeing all of their little successes as they grow and learn and creating life-long relationships with families and students.” Thank you Miss Holly; we appreciate you!
