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Habit of Mind: Managing ImpulsivityFrom the PrincipalThe excitement built throughout the week, as we awaited the arrival of our very special guests. As you know, yesterday we welcomed Kari Miller, 2008 silver medalist on the U.S. Women’s Sitting Volleyball Team and training to compete in the London 2012 Paralympics, and Diane Simpson-Bundy, a member of the USA Gymnastic Hall of Fame, to speak to our entire student body. In addition to sharing their accomplishments and amazing athletic skills, their stories emphasized the need for perseverance, determination, and resiliency. Both of these incredible athletes embody the Olympic “habits” we work to instill in our students each day. In addition to leaving us with hope and inspiration, our speakers presented our school with a autographed Olympic flag, and provided every student and staff member with a USA water bottle. We are so appreciative of the time they took to spend the day with us and for the lessons learned. We look forward to staying CONNECTED with them through future Service Learning projects. Be sure to check out our school’s link and watch it grow in the months to come! And speaking of CONNECTED….on November 17th, our librarian, Sally Schoenberg, arranged a Skype visit with Jody Feldman, author of the Reading Rally book, The Gollywhopper Games. More than 40 fourth grade students voluntarily gave up their recess in order to participate. They prepared questions in advance, during library class, and were excited to ask: “If you had the chance to play Gollywhopper Games, would you do it? and “Did you write a lot as a kid?” The enthusiasm was contagious! Thank you to all who stopped by school this week to pick up a holiday wish list for the families at our sister school, Carmen Buckner. If you missed out on that opportunity, but still would like to participate it’s not too late! Please read the P.T.A. notes below to learn how you can purchase a Jewel gift card and/or donate warm hats and mittens. All donations will be accepted throughout the week we return to school. Thank you, in advance, for your continued generosity! Enjoy the week ahead as you spend time with family and friends. Happy Thanksgiving to all~ Dr. Welter From the P.T.A.Friday, Dec. 2nd is Spirit Day – Students are invited and encouraged to show their school spirit by participating in the next spirit day, “Concert Day,” by wearing clothing that has the name or picture of anything musically related. Share the Joy! Share the Feast! It’s not too late to help the children and families of Carman-Buckner Elementary. Please consider purchasing a Jewel gift card or donating new hats and/or mittens to help families in need. Although Carman-Buckner is only 25 miles away, more than 90% of the families live below the federal poverty level. Purchasing a gift card is now easier than ever – you can pay using Pay Pal by going to www.mckenziepta.com or drop off a check (in increments of $25) in the Sharing Committee mailbox in the school office. Hats and mittens can be dropped off in the McKenzie lobby. Donations will be accepted through November 29th. Questions? Contact Joan Criswell-Merrilees at joancriswell [at] me [dot] com.
Don’t Forget to Order the 2011-2012 Yearbook! New this year. . . you can only order online at Jostens (http://www.jostens.com/apps/shop/customer.asp?CID=204749). Each yearbook costs id=”mce_marker”3, and no orders will be taken after January 23, 2012. If you have any questions, please contact Sheri Herd at sheri [dot] herd [at] me [dot] com. Junior Great Books is Coming! In Junior Great Books, students read multicultural folktales and short stories from around the world. Small groups lead by parent volunteers will meet in a relaxed setting once a week for 8 weeks during lunch/recess. For more information, please visit the PTA website (www.mckenziepta.com). Registration begins Nov. 28 and runs through Dec. 5. Space is limited. If you have any questions or would like to be a parent volunteer, please contact Margo Chambers at margovchambers [at] gmail [dot] com or Jennifer Nash at mammanash22 [at] yahoo [dot] com. Variety Show 2012 Kick-Off Meeting: The fun is soon to begin for our 32nd annual show! Our first cast/crew meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 8th in the McKenzie auditorium. We’ll talk about this year’s theme and discuss the rehearsal schedule. Come on out to see old friends and make new ones. Regular rehearsals will begin in January. Any questions, contact Jon Marshall, Show Producer at jhmwriter [at] gmail [dot] com. Cars 2 is Coming to McKenzie! Movie Night for McKenzie students is Friday, December 9th from 6:30 – 8:15 p.m. Drop off your McKenzie student (parents don’t need to stay!) for an evening out at the movies. Admission is $4 at the door (cash only please). Please drop off your McKenzie student (no older or younger siblings please) at the auditorium doors no earlier than 6:20 p.m. and pick up at the auditorium doors at 8:15 p.m. (Please come inside the building for drop-off and pick-up.) Game On! The first Open Gym Night of the year is Wednesday December 14th from 6-8 p.m. Bring your family for an evening of indoor play using the gyms and equipment. Lockers are not accessible during Open Gym night. Please help protect our gym floors by bringing a change of shoes if the weather outside is wet. McKenzie is Going Places! The biennial benefit “Going Places” takes place on Sat., Feb. 4, 2012. We’re seeking donations big and small from the McKenzie community! Please visit http://signupgenius.com/go/donations104 to see what we need and sign up for what you can give! Check out some of the places already confirmed for the auction here: http://mckenziepta.com/2011/benefit-feb-4-2012/. Questions? Contact Rebecca Lieber and Emily Zivin at benefit [at] mckenziepta [dot] com. This WeekClick Here for the Lunch Menu: http://mckenziepta.com/pdf/lunchmenu.pdf Monday 11/21 – Friday 11/25
Monday 11/28
Tuesday 11/29
Wednesday 11/30
Thursday 12/1
Friday 12/2
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