McKinley Monthly
June 2018
A Word from Mrs. Hoffmann
Dear Families,
Oh my! This year has gone by so quickly! As I watched Mrs. Osman preparing her end-of-the-year video for her class, I was amazed to see the physical changes in her students over this school year. This gave me pause to think also of the cognitive, social-emotional, and intellectual changes of all of our students since September. Our MAP data is one measure of the changes that students make in reading and math, but there are so many more changes that teachers and parents notice that cannot be measured on a standardized test. We use multiple measures and now is the time that teachers take a look at all of their strategies and methods. It is a time for reflection, looking at our goals--successes and areas for continued growth. It has been a good, fruitful year, and it is time for a little rest.
Congratulations to our Battle of the Books, fifth grade team “Miraculous Journey of NAMMACK Inc. ” who took home the elementary traveling trophy. The students were Charlie Hannan, Nora O’Tool, Katie Katula, Milo Hagopian-Smith, Addison Scharlau, Ava Schwantes, and Molly Hambrook. They competed against students from Eisenhower and Roosevelt. This means next year we will host the competition in an effort to defend the trophy! Everyone on both teams did such a great job, reading the books and preparing for the battles.
I also want to give an end of year shout out to our Green Team staff--Jenny Leigh, Liz Daily, and Stephanie Jaramillo--and all of students who participated in helping sort lunchroom trash all year and picked up classroom and restroom compost every Friday. We could not have been the Green School that we are without your dedication! Thank you!
I would like to thank PTO President, Lindsay Stadler, for keeping us updating with weekly McKinley PTO newsletters. This is an invaluable resource for our school community. Thank you to the PTO for these items that will be purchased from proceeds of this year’s adult social: for the art room - iPads and art supplies; for the music room - a few replacement instruments; and an art field trip for second grade. I also want to thank all of you for your time in classrooms and the library, for field day and the talent show, for lunchroom help, and fifth grade completion, in providing staff treats, meals, birthday surprises, and appreciation gifts, for volunteering for all of the many many PTO events and fundraisers, for helping to make our grounds look nice through planting, pruning, weeding, and picking up trash around the school. We have such a wonderful community, providing amazing examples for kids on a daily basis! Our students see volunteerism and taking action as normal in life. What a gift for them to see and experience the way a community works when everyone plays a part. Thank you all for all you do!
In staffing news, we will say goodbye to gym teacher Mrs. Millicovsky, who will be at Eisenhower next year. Mr. Roloff will remain full time at McKinley and Ed Raue will join us for four sections of Phy Ed. As many of you have already learned, we are down to two sections of 1st Grade, so Mrs. Petitt will move to Senior Kindergarten. In fifth grade, Mrs. Lawinger will stay home with her new baby next year, and Joy Provan will be back after a year of maternity leave. Since our projected Special Education enrollment is lower next year, Ms. Berg will be transferred to Jefferson and Lincoln.
Friday is the last day of the school year, but the learning can continue throughout the summer. Trimester three report cards will be mailed home on June 13th. As our fifth graders move on to middle school, we all wish them well as they embark on the next step in their educational journey. I hope that reading, writing, and creating are on top of everyone’s list for the break!
Charlotte will be in a few hours next week and a couple of days in July, and then she will be back full time the second week in August. I will be here much of June, but will take a little time off for a family vacation in July. I also have three conferences to attend this summer--one near the end of June, one at the end of July and start of August, and one August 14-16th. The best way to reach me, Charlotte, Terri, or Juan this summer is via email:
Jean Hoffmann hoffmaje@wauwatosa.k12.wi.us.
Charlotte Garder garderch@wauwatosa.k12.wi.us
Terri Uden udente@wauwatosa.k12.wi.us
Juan Matute matuteju@wauwatosa.k12.wi.us
Have a safe and happy summer everyone! Thank you for all of your support this year. I appreciate your partnership as we continue to provide a wonderful place where children love to go to school and learn. I have appreciated your feedback this year and will continue to do all I can to foster a positive culture at McKinley.
Look for our July and August newsletters with reminders for summer dates and other news that might come up!
Mrs. Hoffmann
Dates to Remember
Please mark these dates on your calendar:
June 5 - JK & New Student Parent Meeting
June 8 - Last Day of Classes
June 13 - Report Cards Mailed Home
Aug 16 - Form Pick Up Day and Class List Posting from 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Aug 23 - Fees, Forms, and Photos from 1-5 p.m.
Aug 29 - JK ONLY Meet the Teacher night from 5-6 p.m.
Aug 30 - SK-5th grade Meet the Teacher night from 5:45-7:30 p.m.
Sep 4 - First Day of School
Battle of the Books Champions!
Girls on the Run
Ms. Kumferman's Korner...
News from your School Social Worker
Congratulations to all 5th graders as they transition to middle school! It has been so much fun working with all of you and helping you to create your Academic and Career Porfolios! You all have done an amazing job and your conferences showed all that you learned. A big THANK YOU to all the parents who were able to attend conferences. We appreciate your time and hope that you found them helpful! If you weren't able to attend a conference, please ask your 5th grader to share his/her portfolio with you at home. Good luck to you, and I will miss you!
Right at School
Fall registration is open! We have some exciting incentives for the 2018-2019 school year!
Early Bird Registration - For families that register before June 15, the registration fee is only $15. After June 15, the registration fee goes back to $60! Huge Savings!
Combo Pricing! Families that choose to enroll in both Early Adventures and Right Club, will receive a reduced rate!
Registration is quick and easy. Register online www.rightatschool.com today!
Right at School - Summer Camp
Summer Camp will be held at Jefferson Elementary for all students currently enrolled in JK-5th Grade.
Weekly rate includes ALL activity fees including field trips and transportation!
JK/SK Students will participate in on-site field trips and special guests.
1st-5th Grade Students will participate in off-site field trips.
Space is limited!
Follow the link to register today! https://rightatschool-jefferson-elementary-wi.jumbula.com/#/summer-camp
Office Max / Office Depot Gives Back
* * Tosa Cares * *
Tosa Cares is a local, non-profit organization located in Mount Zion Lutheran Church that helps families with food donations and so much more. Here are the dates for the monthly food distributions. You are encouraged to contact Linda Ertel before you come either by email Tosacares@gmail.com or phone 414-861-4725, or you can just show up on one of these dates.
2018 dates:
June 16
Aug 11
Sept 29
Nov 17
Tosa Cares is also always looking for donations of food, or cash. There are 3 permanent donation sites/times which you can find on their website: tosacares.org
Here is a list of the most needed items:
- Cereal
- Nonperishable fruits, vegetables and juices
- Peanut butter and jelly
- Spaghetti sauces and noodles
- Pastas and rice
- Canned protein, such as chicken, tuna and beef stew
- Snacks such as granola bars, crackers, popcorn and cookies
- Packaged dinners, especially those with meat
- Hearty soups
- Toilet paper, diapers, baby wipes, paper towels and tissues
- Personal care items such as shampoo, hand soap, lotion and toothbrushes and tooth paste
- Dish soap and laundry soap
McKinley contact info
Website: http://www.edlinesites.net/pages/McKinley_Elementary_School
Location: 2435 N 89th St, Wauwatosa, WI, United States
Phone: (414)773-1500
