Apr i l 2016

Focus on Learning We are a student-centered organization. We believe learning is constant and use proven instructional strategies for

individualized instruction. We provide a rigorous and robust curriculum

Col laborat ive Cul ture We build knowledge through collective inquiry

and professional development. We promote innovation & crit ical thinking

for development of global competencies and uphold the districts

mission, vision, values and goals

Resul ts Oriented We monitor student progress toward specif ic learning

targets and create data-driven environments where learning is

constant. We provide feedback that is cyclical in nature and drives

instructional decisions. We ref lect on the results of teaching and learning.

Accelerat ion We believe in accelerated learning for all. We use student?s talents and interests to

advance them to their fullest potential. We assist students in

making informed academic choices.

McKin ley Elem entar y An International Baccalaureate

Candidate School

WELCOME TO MCKINLEY !

MISSION AND VISION

Our Mission is to ensure high level learning for every student through collaboration, innovation and acceleration.

IB Learner Prof i le Spot l ight

Inquirer Knowledgeable

Thinker Communicator

Principled Open-Minded

Caring Risk-Taker

Balanced Reflective

www.fhevs.org

Digital Newslet ters With the transition to the new website, we have also updated our digital newsletter format. The district will be using the Mail Chimp format for weekly newsletters. We will also send the monthly IBPYP newsletter through this format. If you would like to get weekly updates from McKinley, please go to the main page of the district website and click on: NEWSLETTER SIGN UP, The New McKinley Messenger (future issues) will be sent in digital format and is being created using Lucid Press.

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We will be working on the traits

of Balanced & Risk-taker!

Dear Parent s and Students,

I hope that you all enjoyed a restful and well-deserved spring break with your families! Our students have been working extremely hard this year and it is hard to believe that it 's almost over. I am happy to report that we have more than tripled our digital newsletter subscribers since our last issue! I thank you for taking advantage of this great opportunity for weekly updates and for helping us reduce our carbon footprint. If you have not already sign-up for a subscription, please visit the main page of the McKinley website or district site to sign up. You will get an email on Monday of each week with reminders and updates for the week ahead.

April marks the beginning of mandatory state assessments for some grade levels. (3-5) If you need resources or would like to learn more about the state assessments please visit the website: http:/ / oh.portal.airast.org/ocba/

Have a Great Month Skippers! - Mrs. Polak

Internat ional Baccalaureate Update

By: Sabrina Rowan, IB PYP Coordinator

Welcome back! I hope that everyone was able to enjoy a relaxing and enjoyable spring break.  Let?s hope that the beautiful weather will be joining us soon.  On Friday, March 4th, McKinley students joined together to recognize the thinkers, inquirers and communicators of our school. Congratulations to the students who exemplify these attributes.

Thinkers- Landon Carroll, Leah Stefan, Landyn Muzzin, Jaden Lansberry, Aiden Coulter, Maya Shaw, Lauren McKinney, Olivia Bradac, Leah Westman, Trinity Humphrey, Gavin Godwin, Hunter Clasing, Rune Mill iman, Zach Lesler, Caitl in McBride, Kierra Dean, Lil ly Washner, Jeffrey Braemer, Adara Tharp, John Berkley, Aria Pitrone, Johnny Becerra and Lorelei Martin

Inquirers- Bradley Funk, Connor Englebrecht, Hendrik Wolfert, Trinity Quarterman, Govani Fogle, Eternity Reed, Tyler Flerchinger, Ty Cable, Caleb Shaw, Zachary Thress, Hunter McElroy, Alex Pike, Gabe Lawson, Evan Kowalczyk, Freddy Berland, Natalie Gliesman, Izabella Wood, Jil l ian Hawkes, Coltyn Waczovsky, Shana Kocevar and Stephanie Luke

Communicator- Cooper Hambor, Mary Field, Vada Novak, Trenton Stefanac, Faith Harker, Ethan Psenak, Kylie Durst, Sophia McLaughlin, Jesse Arcaro, Aleera Piotrowski, Audrey Heller, Delaney Sherwood, Aaliyah Alston, Emily Galayda, Joshua Anderson, Sean Murphy, Evan Pascal, Emily Luke, Shylo Spiesman, Gabriel Bowers and Madison Hunt

As we continue through the month of April we will stil l be focusing on the attributes of balanced and risk-takers.

Balanced- We understand the importance of balancing dif ferent aspects of our l ives--intellectual, physical, emotional --to achieve well-being for ourselves and others. We recognize our interdependence with other people and with the world in which we live.

Risk-Taker- We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change.

Please encourage your child to demonstrate the 10 attributes we have introduced and modeled for them this year. Check out the International Baccalaureate section of the school website for ideas on how to support international-mindedness at home.

Posit ive Behavior Support Update

By: Michel le Nizen , Academic Coach

April showers bring May Flowers! It is hard to believe that April is upon us and there is only two more months of school left. We continue to ref ine our goals, reach new heights, and we stil l have so much to celebrate!! In March our McKinley students celebrated their successes exercising the four compass points of our McKinley Motto (Honesty, Dedication, Citizenship, and Responsibil ity) while embracing the IB learner attributes through their words and actions at our Fabulous Friday event where students could ?buy into? an Imagination and Creation Extravaganza!! Students imaginations were soaring as they created unique arts and crafts!! A BIG THANK YOU to our McKinley parents who donated to the event. It was a huge success and the students loved it!! We appreciated all the generous donations and it allowed our event to become a big hit! McKinley McBucks were abounding as students collected green McBucks to enter into a ?Springtime Spectacular? Raff le.

Throughout the month of April and the end of the year our four PBS compass points and all IB Learner Attributes will be revisited and reinforced. Off ice referrals continue to be signif icantly decreased during March as students are internalizing ref lective decision making, responsibil ity, and ownership of choices. Our April PBS event will be an Ice Cream Social event which students will be able to ?buy into? using their McBucks!

Thank you for all you do each day in helping our students soar to their fullest potential and being partners with us in our PBS and IB journey to continued success and excellence! Our McKinley pride is always high!!

Visit Us On The Web At: www.fhevs.org!

McKinl ey St udent s Shine!! Several of our McKinley students qualif ied for the Pepsi Bowling Tournament! In order to qualify they each needed to bowl 2 weekends in a row and beat their average both times. The tournament was held at Roseland lanes in Bedford, Ohio. 50 percent of the tournament players will advance to Columbus! Congratulat ions to al l of our talented bowlers! Zane Malkamaki, Indrek Haller, Freddy Berland, Zak Hambor, Maverick Piotrowski, Alexis Richner, Sofia Cicconetti, Parker Malkamaki andLuke Connell .

Hola familias,

¡Es abril! During the month of April, our Spanish classes will be learning about the family. Students will learn the names of family members and be able to identify members of their own families.  We will also study family relationships of Spanish speakers around the world.  This month, I would like to invite you to share any information about Spanish-speaking families from your own experiences.  Our goal is for students to hear about family l ife of Spanish speakers here in the U.S., as well as in other countries.  If you have anything to share, please send in a note with your child or email me at ekozenko@fhevs.org. Thank you again for your support at home.  Please keep asking your student to share about what we are learning.

Gracias, Sra. Kozenko

PTO News by: Crystal Cicconetti, PTO President

Our April Meeting will be held on Thursday April 14th at Rego's Brick House Pizza. This is our nomination meeting so if you wish to be on the PTO board for the 2016-17 school year, please feel free to come to the meeting! Children are welcome as always! Yearbooks are stil l on sale! $15 per yearbook! Cash or Checks (made out to McKinley PTO) are accepted! Spirit Wear will be on sale! Look for a f lyer in your child's folder!! Don't forget to "LIKE" us on Facebook: McKinley Elementary PTO! As always thank you for your continued support!!!

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Cal endarApr il 4

Apr il 18 PR Committee Meeting @ 7pm (Librar y Meeting Room)

PTO Meeting @ Rego's 6:30pm

SPANISH SPOT

Mar k Your Calendar ! April 5 @ 6:30pm Council Meeting April 12 @ 5:30 Planning Commission Meeting April 19 @ 6:30pm Council Meeting

May 28- Opening day for Lighthouse & Museum

July 8, 9 & 10 Tall Ships Coming to Fairport Harbor Watch a parade of sail, get an on-board pass, go for a day sail and enjoy festival food and entertainment!

SKIPPER PRIDE IS COMMUNITY WIDE !Visit or s

Summer Lat chkey!

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Please be sure your student is dressed for the weather each day. We w i l l go outside for r ecess i f temperatures permit. (hat, coat, gloves, boots)

We have a new "name badge" sign in book at the off ice. Al l visi tor s are r equir ed to sign in before proceeding to their destination. Thank you!

If you are interested in enrolling in McKinley Summer Latchkey we have packets available in the off ice! There is a $55 non-refundable deposit. Information is available with the enrollment packets! (440) 354-5400 Option3

Please be sure to contact the school off ice i f your chi ld is out of school sick. In addition, please keep your chi ld home i f you suspect he/she to be contagious.

Apr il 25School Board Meeting @ 7pm (Librar y Meeting Room)

Apr il 14

Classes Resume

New or Not ewor t hy

Apr il 27- 29 5th Grade @ Camp Whitewood

Apr il 19 Kindergar ten Screening