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The McKinley Book Fair is taking place all this week in the auditorium.  Students will be visiting the book fair with their classrooms, and parents can go before school or during Thursday night’s Open House, starting at 5:30pm. At the … Continue reading →

 A Crash Course in Creativity and Critical Thinking Steven Kahl May 23, 2012 7:00-8:30 p.m. Steven Kahl is an award-winning high school teacher and longtime advocate for differentiated instruction, ethics education, creativity and critical thinking.  Beloved by parents, students and … Continue reading →

When: Saturday, May 19th, 8:00am – 12:00pm Where: McKinley Elementary School Too much stuff in the house?  Start your spring cleaning and bring us all those gently used items you’d like to donate to the rummage sale! Collection dates: 5/16 – Wednesday before … Continue reading →

Check out the amazing music video that the teachers created to support McKinley students during the STAR testing going on this week and next. Using a Katy Perry song, with custom lyrics by Pam Steckbeck and lead vocals by Danielle … Continue reading →

The specific STAR testing dates for McKinley students will be April 30 – May 3 and May 8 – 10.  Students in grades 2-5 will be tested on the California Standards Test (CST), which measures how well students are meeting … Continue reading →

We are now accepting reservations for the 2nd Annual Casino Royale, themed “Old Hollywood” this year. When:  April 21, 2012 at 6:30pm Where: Sunset Temple, 3911 Kansas Street, 92104 Cost:  $35 per person, includes food, one free drink, music and … Continue reading →

Don’t forget McKinley’s Variety Show this Friday, March 16, at 6:15pm (tickets on sale starting at 5:30pm). Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children.  Snacks and drinks for sale at intermission, as well as raffle tickets to win … Continue reading →

The North Park Farmers’ Market CASH CROPS program that offers a 5% rebate to McKinley for every dollar spent is being extended to the end of the school year!  So, continue to follow these easy steps each time you shop … Continue reading →

It’s time for the 51st Annual McKinley Variety Show and we are looking for students, teachers, and even parents to participate in the show.  This year’s Variety Show will be on Friday, March 16th at the North Park Theater. We … Continue reading →