May 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

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We will be working on the traits

of Balanced & Risk-taker!

Dear Parent s and Students,

It?s MAY!! I can hardly believe how quickly the time has gone. It has been a fantastic year f il led with events that have brought us closer together. We would like to thank you for your ongoing support throughout the year.  We could not offer such a rich education to our students without the continuing effort and support that you all give. We have an exciting few weeks ahead as we near the end of the 2015-16 school year. Please be sure to mark your calendar for all of the important dates!!

We are currently looking for FIELD DAY volunteers. If you are available on May 18th we would welcome your support in implementing this exciting day. Please view the attached Parent Volunteer Form and submit it to the school off ice. We will contact you with more details.

Book Fair is Coming! Students will be able to visit the book fair the week of MAY 9th! Please help us to make the last book fair of the year a success!

Have a Great Month Skippers! - Mrs. Polak

Internat ional Baccalaureate Update

By: Sabrina Rowan, IB PYP Coordinator

Greetings!

The end of the school year is in sight! Our ?Global Kids? are stil l hard at work. On Friday, April 22nd, the McKinley staff recognized students who exemplify the attributes of ?Balanced? and ?Risk-Taker?.  Congratulations!!

Balanced: Sarah Dixon, Aliana Pitt, Victoria Clingerman, Aiden Peckis, Kameron Leftwich, Mason Waites, Fiona Johnston, Natalie Goetz, McKenzie Lette, Lenny Catri, Olivia Caruso, Delaney Sherwood, Owen Meacham, Zak Hambor, Leah Westman, Johnny Becerra and Alayna Sherwood.

Risk-Taker: Tyson Beseda, Rochelle Wunsch, Isaiah Washner, Faith Harker, Ja?Zaire Davis, Daniel Whitt, Jana Vale, Natalie Phill ips, Izabella Wood, Charlie Holbrooks, Charlie Beardslee, Beyla Sadler, Adara Tharp, MaKenna Miller, Samantha Yowell, Emmanuel Flores and Hunter Cummins.

During the IB / PBS assembly, we also discussed the ?Global Kids? model all ten of our IB learner attributes; principled, ref lective, caring, knowledgeable, open-minded, thinker, inquirer, communicator, balanced and risk-taker. At our f inal IB / PBS assembly on May 20th, we will recognize our McKinley Global Kids.

As we close our f irst year as an IB Candidate School, we will have a visit on May 9th and 10th from Ms. Kathie Tourangeau, our consultant from the International Baccalaureate Organization. During the visit, Ms. Tourangeau will talk with administration and staff about the requirements for authorization and our progress toward meeting them.  She will also meet with a small group of parents to discuss the impact of the program implementation on students and the school community.  Thank you to Crystal Cicconetti f rom our wonderful McKinley PTO for organizing this group for us.  Throughout the two day visit, Ms.Tourangeau will also visit various classrooms to observe our students and staff during their daily routines. At the end of the consultation visit, our leadership team will meet to discuss and review our plan of action as we continue our candidacy phase next year.

This is an exciting time for McKinley Elementary. I am so proud of the accomplishments of our staff and students.  We look forward to a rewarding summer and an exciting start to year 2 as an IB Candidate School.

Best Regards,

Sabrina RowanIB PYP Coordinator

Posit ive Behavior Support Update

By: Michel le Nizen , Academic Coach

It is hard to believe that we only have a few short weeks of school left. May is always a time for ref lection on what we have accomplished, how far we have come, the next steps to continually ref ine our goals, reach new heights, and of course celebrate our successes!!

In April 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 Ice Cream Social!! It was a hit and the students loved the treat.  It was nice to hear all the positive comments  students shared with each other and myself about the academic and behavioral goals they set for themselves throughout the year and how they have worked to obtain them.   A BIG THANK YOU to our McKinley PTO who supplied the ice cream and amenities for the event.  It was a huge success and the students loved it.

Throughout the month of May and the end of the year our four PBS compass points and all IB Learner Attributes will be revisited and reinforced.  For May, our Fabulous Friday Event will be a school wide dance party/ concert where we celebrate the culmination of a wonderful year of growth, hardwork, and learning!  Mrs. Polak will be our fabulous DJ for the event.  Students have already begun working hard to earn McBucks  through excellent behavior choices and are excited to hear which class will earn  the ?golden fork? and free entry into the McBuck events for working hard to be the most ?principled? class during lunch and recess.   Students are also working hard as a class to demonstrate ref lective decision making, responsibil ity, and ownership of choices in an effort to keep our number of off ice referrals low and to earn free entry into this end of the year event as well.

As I always like to conclude, I must express my continued appreciation and recognition for the power of parents as it is with you that we continually celebrate our students? successes! Thank you for all you have done this year to show support, stay actively involved, and continually communicate.  We are a team and I am confident we will continue to thrive  through collaborative efforts and support  of each other as we keep the best interest of our students at the forefront of all we do!   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 and it is great to be a SKIPPER!!

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

The Last St udent day is MAY 26!!!!

Hola familias,

¡Es mayo! Students did a great job in April learning about families and describing their own. We will be f inishing the year with some activit ies to review what we have learned this year in Spanish class.  Thank you again for your support at home.  Please encourage your student to continue practicing and to teach you!Gracias, Sra. Kozenko

Gracias, Sra. Kozenko

PTO News by: Crystal Cicconetti, PTO President

As the school year winds down I want to take the time to thank all of our volunteers! The PTO survives solely on our volunteers and we couldn't have made this year so successful without you. My time as President will come to an end and in the last 2 years I have not only learned so much about volunteering but have learned so much about the Fairport community. I thank you all for your patience, ideas, and commitments to our never ending events and fund-raising! I can promise you next year will be even better! From my family to yours, I wish you a wonderful and safe summer!

New Bike Pat h

Cal endarMay 11

May 17 3-5th grade Spr ing Concer t

6:30pm @ HS Auditor ium

New bur y Author Study Field Tr ip

SPANISH SPOT

Mar k Your Calendar !

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!

Open Enr ol l ment

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

If your chi ld is planning to open enrol l again next year , please remember these forms need to be f i l led out each year. Also, i f you have fr iends you would l ike to r efer please dir ect them to the open enrol lment page on the website or the school off ice .

May 21 Str ike Out Cancer

May 12

Open Enrol lment Open House

New or Not ewor t hy

May25 Pre School and Kindergar ten Graduation

May 18McKinley Field Day

May26Last Student Day

1-4th Grade Awards

5th grade Clap Out

Join us for the GRAND OPENING of the Fair por t Harbor Bikeway! May 21st at 10am. See attached f l ier for detai ls!!