Join our McKinley families and North Park community on Friday, May 9th from 5:30pm to 8:00pm in the school auditorium to enjoy live entertainment. So far Las Quatros Milpas, Tamales Ancira, Northgate Gonzales Market in Barrion Logan and Pancho Villa Farmers Market are donating beans, rice and tamales, but we need more donations! We still need volunteers … Continue reading McKinley Celebrates 2014 Cinco de Mayo (on May 9th)
Common Core State Standards
Mrs. Ashton-Gray passed along this video to give us a high level explanation of Common Core State Standards. More detailed parent communications are being planned. We'll keep you posted. Three-Minute Video Explaining the Common Core State Standards from CGCS Video Maker on Vimeo.
SBAC Field Testing at McKinley
Our school is one of many in the country participating in the Smarter Balanced Assessment Field Test this Spring. Schools in 22 states will administer the online assessment in Mathematics and/or English starting this April. The Smarter Balanced assessments are a key part of implementing our new academic standards and preparing all students for success … Continue reading SBAC Field Testing at McKinley
Transitional Kindergarten Info Sessions
Transitional Kindergarten is available to children who will have their 5th birthday between September 2nd and December 2nd. If you are interested in learning more about the this program, there will be three information sessions in Old Town on April 29th & 30th. See flyer for more details.
Pizza Night This Thursday!
Buona Forchetta will donate 20% of your order to McKinley School Foundation when you bring in a McKinley Pizza Night flyer. Download it here and forward to friends and family. (Note that we cannot stand in front of the restaurant and distribute flyers.) Thursday, April 17th Buona Forchetta 3001 Beech Street Phone: (619) 381-4844 Dine in or Take Out. … Continue reading Pizza Night This Thursday!
McKinley Casino Night and ‘Roaring 20s’ party is this Saturday April 19!
Buy your tickets now for a fabulous and night of fun and entertainment! Saturday, April 19th, 6-10.30 pm (Sunset Temple, 3911 Kansas St: Behind Claire de Lune on University Ave.) McKinley Elementary's 4th annual Casino Night is a memorable night for McKinley families, friends and the North Park Community to help raise funds for … Continue reading McKinley Casino Night and ‘Roaring 20s’ party is this Saturday April 19!