Events
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‘Adventures in Music ‘ Program at McKinley
Posted on April 5, 2011 | No CommentsThe ‘Adventures in Music’ program, arranged by and paid for by the SF Symphony for more than 27 years now, has been coming to McKinley for a number of assemblies already this year. Before the winter break, we had a performance by five woodwind & horn players–an all-woman quintet playing... -
Read Across America Day
Posted on April 5, 2011 | No CommentsThe National Education Association annually sponsors Read Across America. Now in its twelfth year, it focuses on motivating children to read, in addition to helping them master basic skills. The reading celebration takes place each year on or near March 2, the birthday of Dr. Seuss. Across the country, thousands... -
SFUSD Furlough Day
Posted on April 5, 2011 | No CommentsThe entire school district is closed due to budget cuts. -
4th Annual McKinley DogFest
Posted on April 5, 2011 | No CommentsCalling ALL Dogs!!! It’s the return of McKinley’s FUN-draising Extravaganza of fun and festivities to benefit McKinley Elementary and this year on the Anniversary of the Great Quake! Enter your dog in contests for best trick, best costume, best ears, best tail, best look-a-like duo, mutt what? and many other... -
About McKinley
Posted on April 5, 2011 | No CommentsLocated in the heart of San Francisco, McKinley is a small San Francisco Unified School District school serving a diverse group of 350 children from all over the city. Our central high-beamed library, open architecture, and wooden walls help to create a warm, family-like environment for our strong educational programs. McKinley’s... -
Contribute to McKinley
Posted on April 5, 2011 | No CommentsOur Readathon has started! Friends and family sponsor students for the amount of time they read—please visit the Library page for more details. There are many otherways you can help McKinley, including volunteering your time and donating money or items. Please visit our Contribute page to see a list of everything... -
Your Brain, Yourself!
Posted on March 30, 2011 | No CommentsJeff Cookston, San Francisco State University faculty & McKinley parent, is bringing his team of graduate students to lead a 6-week workshop to teach the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades about the brain: how it works and strategies for using our brains effectively (i.e., stress reduction). 4th/5th grade teacher Ms.... -
Reflections Art Contest Winners
Posted on March 19, 2011 | No CommentsA number of McKinley students entered the PTA Reflections Art Contest. This year’s theme: “Together we can…” Award of Excellence - Vincent T. Stevens, Film, Primary Division 2nd/7, Together We Can Build LegosJonathan J. Hyatt, Visual Art, Primary Division 2nd/7, My Friend and I Go to the Park Award of Merit... -
McKinley Students To Sing National Anthem at Giants Game
Posted on March 10, 2011 | No CommentsThe McKinley chorus will be performing the national anthem during the pre-game ceremonies, along with other schools, at the San Francisco Giants baseball game (vs. Los Angeles Dodgers) on April 12. Mr. Richard Herron, Jr., chorus teacher and chairman of the SFUSD/Archdiocese of San Francisco Choral Project, will be leading... -
Garden Coordinator Hired for Science Enrichment Support
Posted on February 28, 2011 | No CommentsOur garden committee has been working diligently since last year to fund and hire a new Garden Coordinator to provide science enrichment support to our teachers. The program for this year has funds to support: * A garden coordinator about one day a week * 2-4 weekly classes for 45min-1hr...