Welcome to McKinley Elementary School! 2021-2022 1st Grade Orientation Cathy Fedor Parking on Street Hi everyone! My name is Mrs. Pint and I am the Principal at McKinley Elementary School. I am looking forward to an exciting and fantastic school your with the best staff, parents and students around! With Bulldog Pride! Mrs. Pint McKinley Elementary Secretaries-Mrs. Morrow and Mrs. Kollar A few reminders from our secretaries... If you are sending money or checks to school, please put the money in an envelope or ziplock bag clearly marked with his/her first and last name along with the homeroom teacher. If your child needs to change transportation or has an appointment, please send a note with your child or call the office as soon as possible. Please complete your FINAL FORMS via the email reminders you get. Meet your AMAZING 1st Grade TEACHERS! Ms. Vasko Mrs. Aikens Mrs. Flasco Mrs. Massarelli Mrs. Bonarigo Mrs. Leko Welcome from your School Counselor I am so excited to meet you all! I recently added a baby boy to my family, so will be out on maternity leave until October 4, 2021. Please check out my Welcome Letter to see the services your school counselor will provide during the 2021-2022 School Year. Also, please join my Google Classroom with the code: s6jaeo6 to stay up-to-date with the latest school counseling programs, activities, and services. To join my REMIND, text the number 81010 and text the message: @f7aag9. I look forward to connecting with you to ensure each child’s success this school year. I can be reached at: Mary Jo Rowan, McKinley K-3 School Counselor (330)- 757-7014 x37419 mrowan@polandschools.org Poland McKinley’s PTO Our school’s PTO is simply the best. I am very lucky to work alongside so many devoted parents.They work hard to provide ALL of our students with events and programs that truly make a school year memorable. Packets will be coming home with your child to sign up and join the PTO and sign up for committees! District Nursing Services McKinley & PMS School Nurse: Kristen Ohr, BSN, RN, CPN Phone: (330) 757-7014 ext. 37613 Email: kohr@polandschools.org Confidential Nursing Fax: (330) 757-2095 Please contact me with questions about immunizations, medication forms, or your child’s individualized healthcare needs. I am here to support the success of all of our students by helping them to remain healthy and in the classroom! Medication forms are available on our website and completed forms may be faxed to the number listed above. Immunization records, asthma/allergy action plans, and other notes from healthcare providers may be sent to this number also. To put money on your students account: Payschoolscentral.com Register/ use your account Use a card to add money online Send cash/check with your student to school If you have questions or need help feel free to contact Danielle Davis, Food Service Director at 330-757-7000 ext. 5 or dedavis@polandschools.com Cafeteria -Breakfast and lunch are free of charge this year -Ala Carte items are back Students will need money on their account to purchase any extra snacks, entrees, or drinks. Chips/ Pretzels: $.75 Water Bottle: $1.00 Kettle Cooked Chips: $1.25 Switch Drink: $1.50 Fruit by the foot: $.75 Capri Sun: $1.00 Rice Krispie Treat: $1.25 Cheez it Crackers: $.75 Animal Crackers: $.50 Goldfish: $.50 Cafeteria- NUT/PEANUT FREE TABLE School Transportation Masks MUST be worn at all times while on the bus Students should be waiting outside for the bus 5-10 minutes before approximate pick-up time Seats will be assigned according to grade (youngest in front) Letters have been mailed home indicating bus number, and estimated pick-up/drop-off times For questions/concerns, please contact Megan Roemer: 330-757-7022 or mroemer@polandschools.org McKinley Elementary Bussing-Arrival and Dismissal ARRIVAL and DISMISSAL procedures for bussing for the 2021-2022 school year. Buses will line up along College Street and in front of the connector. Buses will load/unload in groups of three in front of the connector. Parents, please do not park in these areas. This will cause congestion with bussing. Please reference graphic for bus arrival/dismissal procedures. When you child gets off the bus... Left-Gym(no breakfast) Middle-Kindergarten Right-breakfast McKinley Elementary School- Arrival-8:10 am-8:30 am PARENT DROP OFF Parent Drop Off- Parents turn onto Cortland Street. Make a left into the old bus loop and proceed onto the track and students will enter the B7 gym doors. Doors will open at 8:10am Please note, school starts at 8:30am. Please reference graphic for arrival and dismissal procedures. McKinley Elementary School-Dismissal 3:10pm Parent After School Pick Up Parent Pick Up- Parents turn onto Cortland Street Make a left into the old bus loop and proceed to the track and students will exit the gym B7 doors. Dismissal starts at 3:10pm Please reference graphic for arrival and dismissal procedures. 1st Grade Teachers Information 1st Grade Orientation Home Folders and Assignment Books Please check these daily. Home Folders: May have school work from the day and/or homework and other papers that may need to be completed and returned. Please be sure to send any notes for the office about bussing, dismissal or an absence in your child’s Home Folder. Assignment Books: Homework assignments or other class information will be written in the students’ assignment books each day. 1st Grade Orientation Snacks: We will have 2 daily snacks in the classroom. Please DO NOT send in snacks that contain peanuts, peanut butter or tree nuts. Birthday Treats: We will celebrate birthdays in the classroom. If you would like, you can send in a NON-EDIBLE treat for your child to pass out to the others. Please plan for 26 students and we will send any extras home. Lunch Numbers: Your child will need to know their 6-digit lunch number. It will be provided for you in their home folders. Please practice it with your child. 1st Grade Teachers We can’t wait to see you on Thursday, August 26th!