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August 2019
Dear McKinley Parents and Community,
Welcome Back! I hope you are enjoying a wonderful summer. I also hope you are relaxed, recharged and ready to start a new school year. I am so delighted that you are part of our amazing learning community. I welcome and value your positive energy and dedication to excellence in education, and I look forward to working with you and your children.
Our first event, will be an Ice Cream Social hosted by PTO on Wednesday, August 7th from 6:00 - 7:00 PM. This will be an opportunity to reconnect with former classmates and make new friends. Please see flyer enclosed. Classrooms will not be open for visits at this time.
Please create or update your parent portal in order to see your child’s class assignment for 2019-2020. Class assignments will be available on the portal by August 12, 2019. Our district office will mail you instructions on how to set up your portal by the end of July.
Our enrollment changes throughout the summer time with families moving in and out of the area. It is possible that further class changes might need to be made after school begins to balance class enrollment. We will do our best to keep any changes to a minimum, but student enrollment can vary. Please trust that we have worked diligently to place each child in classrooms based on individual learning style and large grouping needs, combinations of students and student needs. Every effort was made to create classes that are balanced and beneficial to all students. We are not in a position to honor individual requests. We thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding in this matter.
The first official day of school begins on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at 8:10 AM for all students. Breakfast is free for all students and served at 7:45AM daily. We will be on an early release schedule from August 14 through August 23rd. Dismissal will be at 1:50 PM for 1st – 5th grade classes. TK and Kindergarten classes will be dismissed at 11:40 AM.
I am honored to serve as the principal of McKinley Elementary School. It is truly a privilege to be a part of a community where parents, staff and students cared for each other and strive to build positive relationships that support academic and social growth.
Sincerely,
Grozelia Ward, Principal
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Seeking Volunteers for TK & Kindergarten Classrooms
If you are interested in working in either transitional kindergarten or kindergarten classrooms, our elementary schools are always looking for enthusiastic volunteers! Our schools especially need support for 30-60 minutes at a time in the classroom, during recess, and during lunch.
Please contact McKinley's Parent Facilitator Jennifer Amate at jamate@slusd.us to learn how you can become a volunteer.
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SLUSD School Board Votes to Place School Improvement Bond on March Ballot
The San Leandro School Board of Trustees unanimously approved a resolution to place a $198 million dollar bond measure on the March 2020 Presidential Primary election ballot during their board meeting on Tuesday, November 5, 2019.
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San Leandro Unified Shows Significant Growth in CAASPP Report
The recent release of the California Assessment of Students Performance and Progress (CAASPP) Summary Report has highlighted some significant signs of positive growth for San Leandro Unified students. SLUSD showed the most improvement in math scores of all school districts in Alameda County, with an overall increase of 3.1% of students meeting or exceeding California state standards. English Language Arts (ELA) scores are also on the rise throughout the district, with an overall increase of 4%.
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San Leandro Unified Delivers on Promise of Progress
On Friday, October 11, San Leandro Unified Superintendent Dr. Mike McLaughlin delivered his annual State of the District address to a packed house in the San Leandro High School gymnasium. With the current school year marking the end of a three-year improvement plan, McLaughlin’s speech featured impressive academic achievements and facilities enhancements.
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SLUSD Announces New Chief Technology Officer Lawrence Simon
San Leandro Unified School District has named Mr. Lawrence Simon as the new Chief Technology Officer for the district.
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Possible Public Safety Power Shutoff Event - October 9th
Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) is alerting the public to possible planned power outages due to gusty winds and dry conditions that are increasing fire danger in our community. They will potentially be taking proactive measures on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of this week by turning off power for public safety.
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SLUSD Celebrates Completion of Measure J1 Heating and Air Conditioning Project
On a day forecast to reach temperatures over 90 degrees, civic leaders and school district officials celebrated an important renovation milestone for San Leandro Unified. The district has completed installation of new heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) units in all SLUSD schools.
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Sports Medicine Class in Biomedical Pathway Receives Free CPR/AED Certification
Almost 50 students from the Sports Medicine class in the San Leandro High School Biomedical Pathway received a free CPR/AED certification during the school day.
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Over 75 Students Complete SLUSD Summer Internship Program
Over 75 students completed the annual Summer Internship 101 course offered through the San Leandro High School Career Pathways program and the San Leandro Chamber of Commerce. Since the program’s inception, increasing numbers of high school students are taking advantage of the opportunity to get academic credit through real-world experience at local job sites and receive industry mentorship from local companies in San Leandro and the greater Bay Area.
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Support SLED, Support McKinley
SLED is dedicated to raising resources and improving the lives and education of children in the San Leandro Unified School District. See how you can support SLED.
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Attendance Line 618-4321
Attendance Line 618-4321 Your child’s absence MUST be cleared within 48 hours of being absent or it will be considered an unexcused absence.
