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Category Archives: May 2012

Principal’s Corner

Dear Parents, The next five weeks will be very busy as we prepare for the end of the school year.  Our second and third grade students will be finishing  the California Standards Test (CST)   We will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo on Thursday, May 3rd from 5:30-7:00.    Our annual Junior Olympics will be on Wednesday, May 30th .  We  hope to see you at
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Gate Testing

Our second grade students will be taking  the  (Gifted and Talented Education) GATE test on Tuesday, May 29th.  This test is an assessment which identifies students who  possess a capacity for excellence far beyond that of their peers.  It will only be given on May 29th.  There are no make-up dates.  Please ensure that your second grade student is in school on that day
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Now Accepting 2012/2013 Applications for Head Start through Third Grade

We are now accepting applications for 2012/2013 head start, kindergarten, first, second and third grade enrollment.  If you have family or friends who have a child entering pre-school, kindergarten or would like to change schools,  please encourage them to come to McGill. The applications can be picked up at the front office. All parents of elementary students should have turned in an application indicating
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Family Thursday

Our last Family Thursday was  held on Thursday, May 3rd.  Family Thursday is a special occasion when family members are invited to go into their child’s classroom and read to their child for one half hour.  After the reading session, families are invited to meet with the principal for a half hour of coffee and conversation about the student’s classroom and the progress of
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Awards Assembly

Our April awards assembly was held on Friday,  April 27th.  Students were recognized for academic excellences as well as improvement in their academics or behavior.


Core Value Assembly

Each month, teachers focus on teaching one of McGill’s  Core Values.  During the months of April,  students learned about and practiced Cooperation.  One student from each class receives a Core Value tee shirt.  During the month of  May,  students will learn the Core Value,  Empathy.  


Parent Committee & Elementary Parent Advocates Committee (PAC)

The Parent Committees  meets the second  Thursday of each month.  The  Parent Committee and PAC  planned and presented a beautiful Cinco de Mayo celebration.    Over 150 family and friends attended.  A special Thank You to the Parent Committee.


Head Start

Our Head Start pre-kindergarden students are beginning the transition into kindergarten.  In the coming weeks, the pre-kindergarden students will also attend assemblies, visit kindergarten classrooms, and have snacks with the kindergarten students.  These activities help the students make a smooth transition from Head Start to Kindergarten