McKinley Mountain Lions

Mountain Lions prepared to celebrate Earth Week this week at our assembly on Friday. We also celebrated success in the Kids Heart Challenge with some slime!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from McKinley!

Don’t forget Family Art Night tomorrow night at 6:00 pm!

Read Across America week has been a blast! Tomorrow ends our book celebration with a read-in. Enjoy a few pictures from our book parade on Wednesday.

Don’t forget to dress up, make a poster, or bring your favorite book for the book parade tomorrow, McKinley!
(Artwork by McKinley 5th grade student)

McKinley got ready to celebrate Read Across America Week next week with an assembly all about reading! Next Week there will be a Book Parade on Wednesday and a school wide read-in on Friday. Get ready for a fun week!

As part of our Believe You Matter initiative focused on social media and digital health, BSD parents/guardians are invited to a practical, hands-on session to learn more about the tools that can help keep students safe and supported online.

➡️ FOR ALL PARENTS/GUARDIANS

⏰ Wednesday, February 4, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
📍District Administrative Office, 1260 NW Waterhouse Ave.

💻 How to Monitor Your Child’s Chromebook Use

The event will be hosted by our district Information Technology Department. Please bring your own computer or cell phone.

BSD has invited international digital wellness expert Patrick Green to lead a parent learning series focused on social media and digital health.

➡️ FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF ELEMENTARY STUDENTS:

🗓️ Tuesday, January 13, Sunset High School Auditorium
⏰ 6:00-6:45 p.m.
Ready, Set, Smartphone: How to Launch Your Child Successfully With Their First Phone

⏰ 7:00-8:30 p.m.
The Truth About Screen Time

Trigger alert: su***de discussed

As we conclude the su***de-prevention part of our “Believe You Matter” initiative, we encourage families to keep the conversations simple and open:

“How are you feeling?”
“What do you need today?”
“I’m here for you.”

You and your child matter. Help is here. Text, call or chat 988 anytime for free confidential help.

Remember that this week is Spirit Week! Bring your school spirit as we head into Winter Break!