The Scholastic Book Fair will be arriving to McKinley very soon! The dates of the Book Fair will be Aug 30- Sept 5. The Book Fair will also be open on Parent Information Night. The Book Fair will be found in our school library.

The So Cal Gas Company will be doing repairs near McKinley this month. Construction will be at the intersection of Manley Dr. and Wells St. This project will take approximately three weeks. Please leave early to school to avoid extra traffic due to the construction.

Dear Parents,

We are excited to announce that we are continuing our partnership with Mind Quest Learning to bring a Chinese Language Development Program to McKinley Elementary. This is an after school tuition based program. We are offering the program to students in grades 1-5. For more information about the program, please click on the heading.

Students will learn to cook Mediterranean classics in this fun, hands-on cooking class. Mediterranean food is considered one of the healthiest cuisines in the world because it focuses on lean proteins, healthy fats, and lots of fresh fruits and vegetables without sacrificing flavor. Students will learn to expand their palates, try new foods and learn a variety of fast, easy recipes they can make at home. Class will be taught by chefs and students will learn recipes from Greece, North Africa, Spain, Italy and more!

All recipes are nut-free and have vegetarian options. This session includes: Couscous Salad, Homemade Pita Bread, Beef and Veggie Kabobs, Quinoa Salad, the "Chocolate Cookie" Roll and more!

A digital cookbook will be emailed to each student so they can recreate the recipes at home!

On the last day of class, parents will be invited to the Kid Restaurant, where the parents can see what their kids learned during the session. Get hungry to learn the art of cooking!

Welcome to McKinley Elementary! The staff hopes that you find the following information helpful in preparing for a successful start to the 2019-2020 school year. It is that time of year again when we register our students into school. We will be hosting Round-up in the Multipurpose Room and will have staff available to assist you every step of the way. You will have the option of completing it on physical paper form or online. We will have computers and technical support for your convenience.

Are you a parent looking for ways to be more involved in what's going on for your child at McKinley? Consider volunteering with McKinley PEP. We have a variety of activities and volunteer opportunities coming up including the Chocolate Rewards Assembly, Spring Book Fair, School wide VIP Day, and 5th Grade Promotion events. Also, if you attend our meetings, you get to hear more from the principal about the goings on at the school and be part of the decision making process. We are also looking for parents to fill some leadership positions in PEP. Please email Michelle at mcsakai@gmail.com to find out more."

The State of California released the California School Dashboard for 2018. This is the official evaluation for all Districts and schools in the state. We are pleased to announce that McKinley did very well! Our District also had high marks on the dashboard. Congratulations McKinley on a job well done! You can access the scores by clicking on the headline.

A Community Resource Guide is available for you as a community service. It provides resources for families and students in need of support. You may view and download it by clicking on the Parent Resources link under the Parents tab.

The computer lab will be opened after school starting in September 2019. We have 36 workstations students can use to complete homework, do research, or enrich their academic skills by using iReady, Raz Kids, Typing Club, etc. It is also a great place for students who need space to collaborate on assignments.

Computer lab hours:
Monday 2:30pm-4:00pm
Tuesday 2:30pm-4:00pm
Thursday 2:30pm-4:00pm
Friday 2:30pm-4:00pm

McKinley Elementary is now accepting applications for enrollment in Transitional Kindergarten.  Students eligible for the kindergarten program must turn five years old on or before Sept. TK program-eligible students must turn five years old between Sept. 2 and Dec. Children who turn 5 between Dec. 3 and Jan. 1 will be accepted as space is available. Enroll today!

Dear parents,
Enrollment for the 2019-20 school year is now open. Please drop by the office to pick up an enrollment package. We have enrollment packages in different languages and we have translators on site to help with the process. Please feel free to come to the office between 8:00am - 4:00pm.

Students at McKinley Elementary School have the opportunity to participate in the School Based Mentoring program of Big Brothers Big Sisters. In the program, a child is "matched" with a volunteer Big Brother or Big Sister from high school. The volunteer will visit once a week on Tuesdays or Fridays to spend about one hour per week with your child reading, working on schoolwork, relationship building activities, playing games, sports, etc. The activities will take place after school, not outside the school grounds. If you would like your child to have this opportunity, please click the link for an application and more information.