MCKEE ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MiniNews
January 4, 2016
DATES TO REMEMBER
1/11 / McKee Spirit Night @ CharBar7 4:00-9:00PM1/21 / McKee Spirit Night @ Qdoba 4:00-8:00PM
1/28 / Class and Club Photo Day
2/4 / 3rd Grade Performance and PTA Meeting, 6:30PM
2/19 / Knight for a Princess Father-Daughter Dance, 7:00PM. More details to come.
3/4 / PTA Meeting, 8:15AM, Cafeteria
4/21 / PTA Meeting, 7:45AM, Cafeteria
5/12 / 1st Grade Performance and PTA Meeting, 6:30PM
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
January PTA Meeting Cancelled
The PTA meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 7th has been cancelled and the next PTA meeting will be February 4th at 6:30PM.
Girls on the Run Registration and Coaching Information
Girls on the Run is a 10-week after school program for girls in 3rd, 4th and 5th grades. The curriculum includes lessons that encourage positive emotional, social, mental and physical development and allows opportunities for teamwork andmaking new friendships. The season ends with a celebratory non-competitive 5K run. The registration windowfor the spring Girls on the Run program is January 8th through January 14th. Teams are limited to 15 participants who will be selected by a random lottery system on January 15th. The GOTR season starts in February and will take place Tuesdays and Thursdays after school from 2:45 - 4:15. If you are interested in registering, please sign up online at www.gotrcharlotte.org Also, any parents who might be interested in coaching this spring (either as a head coach or an assistant coach), please visit the following link: http://www.gotrcharlotte.org/get-involved/coach-a-team. If you have any questions please contact Ericka Ficker at or at 980-343-3970.
Chess Club
New session begins January 25th. Please see attached flyer if your student is interested in participating.
Principal’s Award Nomination
Victoria Belov – Mrs. Van Heusden
“Victoria always sets a positive example in our class. She follows directions and completes all assignments with high standards.”
Elyse Ficker – Mrs. Gullatte
“Elyse has been a huge helper to assist in getting a BIG project for our class completed. I couldn’t have done it without her! Thank you, Elyse!”
Josephine Bohn – Mrs. Rawald
“Josephine is a great role model for our class and all first grade students. She works hard and strives to do her best in everything. She contributes to our classroom and is a great friend to each and every person. Way to go Josephine!”
Katherine Rawald – Mrs. Gullatte
“Katherine has been a great helper wither friends. She is always willing to help her classmates get their work competed when help is needed. Great job, Katherine!”
Yearbook Orders
Yearbooks make great holiday gifts!
TO ORDER A YEARBOOK:
Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com
Enter order number 10360.
Once there, you'll see the options available for purchase.
TO ORDER A DEDICATION:
Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com
Enter order number 10360.
Navigate to the Online Ad Creator
Save The Date – Father/Daughter Dance
When: February 19. 2016
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Place: McKee Road Elementary School Gymnasium
More details to follow
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