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McKinley Elementary SchoolP.T.A. Calendar

August 2016 - May 2017Principal - Aaron VincentSecretary- Kay Pethoud

For your convenience, we have included the Davenport Community School District Calendar as well as the special events scheduled at McKinley. All dates in this calendar are subject to change.

Updated information will be sent out via newsletters, Tuesday Folders and e-blast.

1716 Kenwood AvenuePhone: 563-723- 6800Fax: 563-445- 5977

Web: www.davenportschools.org/mckinley

Kindergarten- Mrs. Finkeldei, Mrs. Leon, Mrs. Ruud 4th Grade- Mrs. Berthel, Mr. Huss, Mrs. Nettleton

1st Grade- Mrs. Forsyth, Mrs. Hawley, Mrs. Murray 5th Grade- Mr. Gamble, Mrs. Johannsen, Ms. Schrand

2nd Grade- Ms. Jurgens, Mrs. Norberg, Mrs. Parker Specials- Mrs. Harris (Music), Mrs. Lindquist (Art),

3rd Grade- Mrs. Grothusen, Mrs. Tallman/Mrs. Stalcup, Mrs. Hanes Miss Smiley (Gym)

McKinley Elementary School PTA - Davenport

@McKSchoolPTA

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McKinley School1716 Kenwood Avenue

Phone: 324-0403

LAST DAY OF SCHOOLJune 1st is tentative and may be subject to change due to snow days. Please watch Tuesday folders for details.

SMILEY’S ELITE MILECome and watch as some of the fastest kids at McKinley run a one-mile race.

SUMMER GARDEN Help keep McKinley beautiful during the summer months. Watch for a sign-up sheet to volunteer your time to water the Farm to School Garden and help keep the weeds under control at the front entrance.

Last Day of School

Smiley’s Elite Mile Run @ 9am

12:25pm Dismissal

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Field Day!

Planting Day

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August 2016NOTES


Phone: 324-0403

Welcome to McKinley,Home of the McNificats!

This calendar includes major school events throughout the year. You will also receive weekly updates/information via your student’s Tuesday Folder, our monthly “Pawprints” newsletter, McKinley News emails, Facebook, Twitter, and the McKinley marquee. *Visitor sign-in is required when entering the building. This includes morning drop off if you are entering the building.

Your 2016-2017 McKinley PTA Executive Council Members are: Co-Presidents: Heather Johnson 309-798-8480 Colleen Skolrood 563-505-6101 Co-Vice Presidents: Buffy Kaplan 312-560-5501 Beth Whitty 563-349-9002 Co-Treasurers: Sarah Bradley 563-340-4036 Michelle Contois 563-650-3408 Co-Secretaries: Allison Beck 309-749-7794 Maggie Moeller 563-940-5388

WELCOME COFFEEStick around after morning drop-off and take a coffee break with other McKinley parents.

KINDERGARTEN COFFEEKindergarten parents - please join us for coffee after morning drop-off on the north lawn to meet new families.

SPIRIT WEAR DAYDon’t forget to show your McKinley spirit every Friday. Spirit wear is available for purchase. Watch for flyers or contact the PTA.


May 2017NOTES


Phone: 324-0403

Memorial Day!(NO SCHOOL)

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week

1:25 Dismissal

1:25 Dismissal

1st Day of School!1st - 5th gradeWelcome Coffee

7:25-8:00am

Mother’s Day

Unpack your Backpack4:30 - 6:00pm

1:25pm Dismissal

PTA Meeting &2017-18 Board

Elections6:00pm

REMINDER:Every Wednesday (unless noted otherwise) is a 1:25

Dismissal for “Teacher Collaborative Time”

Spirit Wear Day

SPRING CLEAN UPHelp lend a hand and clean up our school

grounds to prepare for Spring and Summer.

FUN NIGHTCome for food, games, excitement and prizes!

Bring the whole family- it’s a FUN NIGHT for all!

TEACHER AND STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK

This is a special time to say THANKS to our super staff for another great year!

MUFFINS WITH MOMAll moms and/or maternal figures are in-

vited to join us for muffins, juice and great conversation with your child(ren).

LAST PTA MEETING Please join us for an evening meeting at 6:00pm and help us celebrate another

successful year. FREE childcare provided for ages 2 and up.

5TH GRADE CELEBRATION AND DANCE

5th graders will celebrate their last few days at McKinley! Watch for information in your

child’s Tuesday folder.

FIELD DAY/PLANTING DAYHelp students plant vegetables and herbs in the McKinley garden. Contact Ms. Smiley to

help with fun field activities!

Kindergarten Music Program

1:00pm

Muffins with Mom

6:45-7:15am

Fun Night!5:30-7:30pm

5th Grade Celebration

12:30pm

5th Grade Dance 2:30pm

All Library Books Due!

Registration12:00 - 6:00pm

1:25 Dismissal

REMINDER:

Every Wednesday (unless noted otherwise) is a 1:25


Student Council 2:30 - 3:00pm1st Grade Music Program

@1:30pmSpring Clean Up 5:30pm

1st Day of Kindergarten

Kindergarten Welcome Coffee

7:25-8:00am

Spirit Wear Day

Spirit Wear Day

Spirit Wear Day

Summer BookSwap

Spirit Wear Day

1:25 Dismissal

1:25 Dismissal

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Phone: 324-0403


April 2017NOTES


Phone: 324-0403


PTA Meeting6:00pm

REMINDER:



REMINDER:



Fall Clean-up5:30-7:30

Veggie VotePopcorn Day

Spirit Wear Day

1:25 Dismissal

1:25 Dismissal

Fine Arts Night5-7pm

1:25 Dismissal

1:25 Dismissal

1:25 Dismissal

IOWA ASSESSMENT (ITBS) TESTING

3rd through 5th Graders- Be sure to get plenty of rest and start each day with a

good breakfast

VARIETY SHOWCome enjoy McKinley children as they

show their talent!

PTA MEETING Please join us for an evening meeting at 6:00 pm. Membership ($5) is open to anyone who believes in bettering the lives of children. FREE childcare

during PTA meeting provided for ages 2 and up.

VEGGIE VOTEIn celebration of Earth Day, students

will vote for the vegetables and herbs they will plant in McKinley’s garden.

FINE ARTS NIGHTCome view McKinley students’

artistic talents on display throughout the hallways!

Fall Fest5:30-7:30pm

1:25 Dismissal

Spirit Wear Day

Central Football Home Game - 7pm

Foreign Language Enrichment

1st & 2nd Grade2:35-3:20pm



Spirit Wear Day

1:25 Dismissal

Major Saver Cards Kick-Off

Major Saver Cards on Sale September 9th - 16th



Donuts with Dad 6:45-7:15 am

ESL Parent Meeting @ 7:20am

Central Football Home Game-7pm

Student Council2:30-3:00pm

Iowa Assesments

Family Pizza & Information Night

6pm

FOREIGN LANGUAGE ENRICHMENT1st and 2nd graders can learn the basics of Spanish in this five-week class taught by our ESL teacher, Mrs. Wells. Sign up

early; class size is limited. Watch for sign-up opportunities in Tuesday Folders.

FAMILY PIZZA AND INFORMATION NIGHT Principal Aaron Vincent will present the 2015-2016 McKinley Report Card. Please join us to

meet other parents/teachers and find out how to get involved!

DONUTS WITH DADS All fathers, grandfathers, uncles, or other

father figures are invited to attend “Donuts with Dad”. Share donuts with students and

sign up to volunteer to be a WATCHDOG at McKinley during the school year.

WATCHDOGS will help in classrooms, assist in the cafeteria during lunchtime, help

supervise recess, and give a hand where needed around the school.

FALL FESTA Welcome Back to School event for the

whole family from 5:30-7:30pm. Kick off the new school year with food, games and fun! This is a great opportunity to volunteer and

meet new families.

FALL CLEAN-UPHelp clean up our school grounds and get

them ready for fall and winter.

Labor Day(NO SCHOOL)

Board of Managers Meeting - 7pm

~STUDENT COUNCIL ELECTIONS~

1:25 Dismissal

Spirit Wear Day


Spirit Wear Day



Spirit Wear Day


Variety Show5:30pm

NO SCHOOL

Spirit Wear Day

NO SCHOOL

TRIVIA NIGHTCome out for a fun event where you

will get a chance to socialize with friends without the kids!

PTA MEETING Please join us for our PTA meeting at 6:00PM. Membership ($5) is open to anyone who believes in bettering the

lives of our children.

SPRING SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIRVolunteer for a shift or two or just

stop in to browse the books! Look for a volunteer sign-up form in Tuesday

folders.

PICTURE DAY – March 15thSay cheese

MOVIE NIGHTNo cost for the movie. Concessions

will be available for a nominal charge.

SPRING BREAKHave a safe & fun Spring Break!

Classes Resume on Monday, March 27th.

Fall Book Fair 24th - 27th

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PTA Meeting6:00pm

5th Grade Band MIOSM Concert

At Adler Theatre - 7pm

Parent Teacher Conferences - 25,26,27Conf. Times7:30 - 10:30am

Conf. Times3:00-7:00pm

Halloween/Costume Walk & Parties12:30-1:25pm

Conf. Times3:00-6:00pm

MOVIE NIGHT5:30pm

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Phone: 324-0403


March 2017NOTES


Phone: 324-0403


Dr. Seuss’s Birthday - Read Across

AmericaTrivia Night

6:00pm

End of 1st Quarter

2-hr early out ~ 12:25Spirit Wear Day

1:25 Dismissal

1:25 Dismissal

End of 3rd Quarter12:25pm Dismissal

Spirit Wear Day

Daylight Savings

Time(Spring Ahead)

SKATE NIGHT$3.00 admission /$1.50 skate rental (socks must

be worn) Eldridge Community Center & Skatepark, 400 S. 16 th Ave., Eldridge, IA

Concessions available - Observers are free - Cash only event.

STUDENT PICTURE DAYOct. 5th - Say cheese

IOWA’S HEALTHIEST STATE WALKBe a part of Iowa’s initiative to become the healthiest state in the U.S. To learn more:

www.iowahealthieststate.com.

PTA MEETINGPlease join us for an informative meeting.

Free childcare provided! Membership is just $5.00 and is open to everyone.

FUN RUNSunday Oct. 16th - packet pick-up @1pm, race

starts at 2pm. One mile fun walk and 5k fun run. $5 per person - free t-shirt with signup

RED RIBBON DAYSPromoting a Drug Free Environment

for our community.

FALL SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIRVolunteer to lend a hand at the Fair or just stop

in to browse the books! Look for a volunteer sign-up form in Tuesday Folders.

BLOOD DRIVEBy collecting 20 units of blood and hosting a

drive, McKinley is eligible for a $250 Life$aving grant. Please consider supporting this great

cause. (Last donation date: August 29th)

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCESSign up through your child’s teacher for a

convenient time.

MOVIE NIGHTNo cost for the movie. Concessions will be

available for a nominal charge.

HALLOWEEN PARTIESIn conjunction with the school district policy on healthy treats, please be sure to abide by teacher requests. Watch for classroom party

details to come home in your child’s Tuesday folder.

SMILE!Spring

Student Pictures

1:25 Dismissal

NO SCHOOL

Fall Picture Day

Iowa’s Healthiest State Walk


1st & 2nd Grade2:35-3:20

Central Football Home Game 7pm

4th Grade Music Program6:00pm

Red Ribbon Days (17th - 21st)

1:25 Dismissal

Spirit Wear Day

Spring Break (NO SCHOOL March 20st - 24th)

Spring Scholastic Book Fair! (March 13th - 17th)




SKATE NIGHT6:00-8:00pm


Orchestra Concert7:00pm

At Central HS


1st & 2nd Grade2:35-3:20

Blood Drive2:30-6:30pm

Spirit Wear Day


1st & 2nd Grade2:35-3:20


1st & 2nd Grade2:35-3:20

PTA Meeting6:00pm

1:25 Dismissal


1st & 2nd Grade2:35-3:20

NO SCHOOL

1:25 Dismissal

3rd Grade Music Performance - 6pm

REMINDER:



POPCORN DAY

Spirit Wear Day


1st & 2nd Grade2:35-3:20

POPCORN DAYSpirit Wear

Day

Movie Night

5:30pm

Spirit Wear Day

Fun Run!

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Phone: 324-0403

Thanksgiving Break (Nov. 23-25)(No School)

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Phone: 324-0403

SKATE NIGHT $3.00 admission /$1.50 skate rental (socks

must be worn) - Eldridge Community Center & Skatepark, 400 S. 16th Ave., Eldridge, IA. Concessions available; Observers are free;

Cash only event.

JUMP ROPE FOR HEARTIn this month of LOVE and HEARTS, Ms.

Smiley, our gym teacher, hosts this “heart healthy” event. Look for details to come

home in your child’s Tuesday folder.

PTA MEETING Please join us for our PTA meeting at 11:00 AM. Childcare is not provided, but children are most certainly welcome to attend. (Feel

free to bring your lunches!)

VALENTINE PARTIESIn conjunction with the school district policy on healthy treats, please be sure to abide by teacher requests. Watch for classroom party

details to come home in your child’s Tuesday folder.

MULTICULTURAL DAYChildren get to experience food and culture from around the world! Volunteer for part of

the day so you can join in the fun.

SUMMER ACTIVITIES OPEN HOUSEThe days are getting longer, the snow is

melting (hopefully!), and summer is quickly approaching! Do you know what options are available for your child this summer? Come to this open house to learn about many dif-

ferent summer programs being offered in our area!

Solo Festival@ North

Elementary/Intermediate


PTA Meeting11:00am



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Valentine’s Day Parties1:30-2:25pm

1:25 Dismissal

1:25 Dismissal

1:25 Dismissal

1:25 Dismissal

5th Grade Music Program

6:00pm

Daylight Saving

Time Ends(Fall Back)

Veterans’ Day

(NO SCHOOL)

Jump Rope for Heart - Feb 6th - 10th

Spirit Wear Day

Spirit Wear Day

Skate Night6-8pm

1:25 Dismissal



Foreign Language Enrichment3rd-5th Grade2:35-3:20pm


3rd-5th Grade2:35-3:20pm

1:25 Dismissal

Presidents’Day

(NO SCHOOL)

POPCORN DAY

Summer Open House2:30pm - 5:00pm

Foreign Language Enrichment3rd-5th Grade2:35-3:20pm POPCORN DAY

Spirit Wear Day



Foreign Language Enrichment3rd-5th Grade2:35-3:20pm



Multicultural Day

Spirit Wear Day



Spirit Wear DayForeign Language

Enrichment3rd-5th Grade2:35-3:20pm

PTA MEETINGPlease join us for our daytime

meeting at 11:00 am. Childcare is not provided, but children are most certainly welcome to attend. (Feel

free to bring your lunches!)

THANKSGIVING BREAKClasses resume: Monday,

November 28th

Happy Thanksgiving !

PTA Meeting11:00am

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Winter Break (Dec. 22 - Jan. 2) No School

December 2016NOTES


Phone: 324-0403

CRAFT and VENDOR FAIRBegin your holiday shopping with

unique crafts and merchandise from popular vendors while supporting

McKinley!

PTA MEETING Please join us for our evening meeting at 6:00 pm. Free childcare is provided!

Membership ($5) is open to anyone who believes in bettering the lives of

our children.

STAFF HOLIDAY LUNCHEONDuring this special time of year, the

PTA likes to treat our McKinley staff to a delicious lunch. Lend a hand by baking,

chauffeuring, or serving during the event to show your gratitude.

WINTER BREAKClasses resume on Tuesday

January 3, 2017!Have a safe & fun Winter Break!

See you next year!

Winter Break (Dec. 22 - Jan. 2) No School

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Phone: 324-0403

Classes resumeTuesday, January 3rd

PTA MEETINGPlease join us for an evening meeting at

5:30pm. Membership ($5) is open to anyone who believes in bettering the lives of children.

FREE childcare provided for ages 2 and up.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE ENRICHMENT3rd, 4th and 5th grade students can learn

the basics of Spanish in this five week class taught by our ESL teacher, Mrs. Wells.

Sign up early, class size is limited. Watch for sign up in Tuesday Folders.

BLOOD DRIVEDonating blood has never been so

convenient. You can give right at our school! It’s a win-win for everyone. Help someone in need and help McKinley earn

a Life$aving grant. (Last donation date: November 28th)

Classes resume!



In-ServiceDay

(NO SCHOOL)

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day(NO SCHOOL)

PTA Meeting6:00pm

Staff Holiday Luncheon

11am



2nd Grade Music Program

6:00pm

Student Council2:30 - 3:00pm

1:25 Dismissal

1:25 Dismissal

1:25 Dismissal

1:25 Dismissal

1:25 Dismissal

1:25 Dismissal

Spirit Wear Day

Picture Retake

Blood Drive2:35-3:20pm








Happy New Year!



Craft/Vendor Fair

9am - 2pm

POPCORN DAY

POPCORN DAY

PTA Meeting6:00pm

End of 2ndQuarter

12:25pm Dismissal

Spirit Wear Day

Spirit Wear Day

2 Hour Early Out12:25 Dismissal

Spirit Wear Day

In-ServiceDay

(NO SCHOOL)

Spirit Wear Day

Spirit Wear Day



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