 McKenzie Monitor
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HABIT OF MIND: Thinking FlexiblyFrom the PrincipalDear McKenzie Families, It’s hard to believe we are at the half-way point of the school year! The days and weeks seem to have flown by. While our students have reached new milestones in their learning, there’s still so much more to learn and do! Second semester will be filled with new topics to explore, things to celebrate, and memories to cherish. I hope you will continue to take the time to be a part of the many happenings that take place at our school each day–and night–we truly are a ‘lighted schoolhouse’!! Speaking of happenings….special kudos to our Parent Learning Network and the McKenzie Staff for the wonderful Tech Night that was held this week. Over 100 parents and students joined in the fun of CONNECTED learning. For those of you who were unable to attend, be sure to check out the PLN link on the PTA website in the weeks to come, where you will find Tech Night pictures and resources posted. We also want to thank our staff and PTA for providing another Open Gym Night this past week–what a great way to shake off the winter blues! Other IMPORTANT reminders: Jan. 30th: The last day to donate items to the Birthday Bag collection for our local food pantry! Feb. 1st: Kindergarten registration opens for 2012-13; packets will be available in the school office. Feb. 3rd: SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY: wear your FAVORITE Sports Team clothing! Feb. 4th: GOING PLACES~McKenzie’s Benefit Night; if you haven’t yet purchased your ticket, be sure to do so this weekend~you’ll be glad you did! Feb. 7th: Report Cards sent home. Feb. 16th: The last day to submit your CONNECTED poster project; see attachment for more details! As we find ourselves in the midst of “cold and flu” season, we ask you to pay special attention to the Student Illness Reminder found on p. 24 in the D39 Parent Handbook (http://www.wilmette39.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=285&Itemid=317). By adhering to these safeguards, we can reduce the number of communicable diseases that are so easily spread among young children. Stay well, everyone! Dr. Welter From the P.T.A.The McKenzie “Going Places” Benefit is Saturday, February 4! Buy your tickets today at http://mckenziepta.com/benefit. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Disney Park Hopper passes, tickets to the CSO, and a beautiful Tiffany diamond pendant are just a few of the Silent Auctions items available. Don’t miss out on a great chance to support a great school! Questions? Email Rebecca & Emily at benefit [at] mckenziepta [dot] com.
Student Council Session Starts Up – The second session of Student Council begins on Wednesday, February 1st. Student Council class representatives should gather in the school lobby at 8:25 a.m. This session lasts until May 9th.
4th Grade Ad Deadline Extended: Don’t miss out – celebrate your graduate with a personal tribute including a photo of them in their very own ad. You ONLY have until Feb. 1 to reserve your space, so do it today at http://mckenziepta.com/2012/variety-show-2012-get-in-on-the-act/. We hope to include the entire graduating class in the special commemorative Show Program. Questions? email Glenn Warning at glennwarning [at] comcast [dot] net or Erin Lyons at erin-john [at] att [dot] net.
Spirit Day on February 3rd – Students are invited and encouraged to participate in February’s First Friday Spirit Day, “Sports Day,” by wearing sports-themed clothing on February 3rd.
4th Grade Farewell Planning Meeting – Join us at February 8th at 9 a.m. in the school cafeteria if you’d like to help. Questions? Contact co-chairs Jennifer Lind at ryan6lind [at] comcast [dot] net or Laurie Cavalier at lauriecavalier [at] yahoo [dot] com.
Co-Founder of CASEL to Speak on Education – Long-time Wilmette resident Roger Weissberg speaks on “Educating the Whole Student: Integrating Academic, Social and Emotional Learning ” on Wed., Feb 8, 2012 at New Trier’s Gaffney Auditorium (Winnetka) in a free program open to the public. Dr. Weissberg co-founded the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL) at the Yale Child Study Center, which is headquartered in Chicago. Dr. Weissberg will address the ways that social and emotional learning can be taught in schools, and the academic benefits that can be derived from these skills. In Other NewsDo You or Your Kids Cross Wilmette Avenue? Although crossing guards guide our children across Wilmette Avenue during school hours, many of us navigate across unprotected crosswalks at other times of day and on the weekends. Are you concerned about pedestrian safety on this busy street? If so, please plan to attend the Feb. 8th meeting of the Village of Wilmette’s Transportation Commission, where pedestrian safety at unprotected crosswalks, including at Wilmette and Prairie Ave., will be discussed. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at Wilmette Village Hall. Questions? Contact Brigitte Mayerhofer, Wilmette Director of Engineering, at 847-853-7627. This WeekClick Here for the Lunch Menu: http://mckenziepta.com/lunch-menus/ Monday 1/30
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