McKinley Science Club wins awards at both the District Science Fair and the San Joaquin County Fair ! 

Group 1 : Leobardo Olazabel, Guadalupe Valdez, and Ramiro Gonzalez took 2nd place at the District Science Fair and Participant at the County Science Fair.  Their experiment measured the amount of iron found in iron fortified cereal.

Group 2: Yocellyn Sotelo, Angelica Caluza  and Nicole Almonia received participant awards at both the District and the County Science Fairs. Their experiment studied how bubbles responded to the addition of glycerin and they also determined that bubbles do bounce.

Group 3: Julie May Mula and Jerome Tangalin received a participant award at the District Science Fair and a 2nd Place Award of Excellence at the San Joaquin County Fair.  They learned how to create gems and compared different ways of making gems.

Group 4:  Nadia Illum (individual project) Nadia received a 3rd place award at the District Science Fair and a Participant award at the San Joaquin County Science Fair.  Her project involved the making of a homemade ball out of epsom salt and glue.  The ball she made was able to bounce as high as a store bought ball made out of rubber.

Group 5: MaeKayla Abalos (individual project) MaeKayla received a 3rd place award at the District Science Fair and a 1st Place Honors award from the San Joaquin County Fair.  Her project was building a homemade lava lamp and studying the effects of mixing oil and water.

Group 6: Alec Galano (individual project) Alec received a 2nd place award at the District Science Fair and a 1st Place Honors award from the San Joaquin County Fair.  Alec studied the growth of a Venus Fly Trap plant and a common bean plant.  Alec also received the County Environmental Science Award and his project was invited to participate in the Earth Day Show at Victory Park. 

Great Job to all McKinley Science Club members!

      "McKinley School brings a special literacy event to our parents and our McKinley scholars.  McKinley School was selected to participate in the 'Families Reading Together' program in which two representatives from Cesar Chavez Library provided an animated and interactive literacy presentation to approximately 150 parents and their children on March 8, 2012.  All parents present received a coupon for a free book bag including two books.  Parents and students were a great audience as they participated in the read-to activities." 

    "McKinley School celebrates Dr. Seuss' birthday on March 2nd with a special read-to event.  Mrs. Gonzales, AP, proudly and happily dressed as "Cat In the Hat" and read to all classes in K-3rd grade.  The students were elated to see their assistant principal come to their class to read a Dr. Seuss' story.  Great job Mrs. Gonzales."

    Please include in webpage with the following:
"Hundreds for McKinley scholars and parents joined McKinley teachers for a fabulous night at our School Literacy Night on Thursday, March 1, 2012 from 5:00-6:30 p.m.  Students and parents enjoyed many literacy games as the students enhanced their literacy skills.  We extend a special "thank you" to the numerous teachers who volunteered their time for this special event.  Also, we are very grateful to our Literacy Specialist, Deb Clemens, our Numeracy Specialist, Leah Nyberg, for putting this together." 

"Padres Comprometidos (Committed Parents):  One of the biggest concerns voiced by parents from elementary school to high school is that they feel “out of the loop” when it comes to their children’s academic progress.  Language barriers, cultural differences and dated perceptions keep parents away from school when they should be most involved. Many parents aren’t aware of available scholarships and/or grants, how/when to apply for financial aid, and the difference between community colleges and universities. By providing the Padres Comprometidos Program in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner parents will be equipped with the self-confidence and knowledge to understand the importance of a college education and how to go about it.  Parents will know what questions to ask their children regarding school activities due to their own changing attitudes towards their child’s education.  They will be provided with the tools they need to become pro-active not re-active in the education process.  McKinley parents went through the nine week sessions of trainings and commitment thus earning their graduation caps and celebration.  Great job McKinley parents!"        

 "Parents and students enjoy McKinley's Parent Math Night on January 26, 2012.  Many teachers and staff collaborated to provide a successful learning experience as students rotated through the many mathematical stations as they learned different concepts through hands on activities.   As usual, McKinley staff and faculty came together and provided a family-oriented and academic-based event for our students and their families to learn and enjoy.  Good job McKinley staff."                          

“McKinley scholars and Teachers gathered in an assembly on November 10, 2011 to celebrate and show our admiration and respects towards our Veterans.  Classes in kindergarten through third grade performed songs and vignettes in reference to Veterans Day.  McKinley School was also honored with the visit of Marine Officers, who provided an invaluable presentation on historical American events to our 7^th and 8^th grade students.

“McKinley family gathers to honor our “McKinley Scholars on A Mission” as we celebrate great accomplishments for first quarter during the quarterly assembly on October 28, 2011.  Students were honored in the areas of citizenship, most improved, honor roll, Principal’s honor roll, perfect attendance, and perfect scores in the California Standards Test (CST) in 2011.  Congratulations to all of our scholars on their accomplishments.  A special recognition to our five scholars who received perfect scores in the CST in math:  Angelica Caluza, Angel Mae Hinaut, Lariza Luna, Guadalupe Valdez, and Ger Yang.”

“McKinley School is extremely proud of our “Scholars on A Mission” who performed proficient or advanced in either English Language Arts or Math in the 2011 California Standards Test (CST).  Their great efforts and accomplishments were acknowledged by presenting them a certificate, a backpack, and classroom supplies during our “Scholars on a Mission” assembly on Friday, September 23, 2011 at 1:00 p.m.  We are proud of you and keep on working hard as the journey to college starts at McKinley. “

“McKinley School proudly welcomes the Stockton Police Officers Association (SPOA) as our partners in education.  Officer Hutto was the lead person in providing McKinley School Teachers with much needed supplies for their classrooms.  This is part of the PRIDE program initiated last year by SPOA.  Officer Hutto, Officer Ridenour, and their colleague humbly presented the thousands of dollars worth of supplies and furniture for our classrooms.  McKinley Teachers, Administration, and Mr. Wright Assistant Superintendent joined together to show gratitude and respect towards the association and the Officers present.  McKinley School staff is eternally grateful for SPOA's continued partnership and support.”

Thank you,

Sonia Ambriz

“McKinley’s Back to School Night on August 17, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. was a grand success.  Approximately 250 parents joined McKinley’s Teachers and staff to learn more about the curriculum, grades, classrooms, and procedures at school.  Families enjoyed meeting their children’s teachers to discuss goals and expectations.  Thank you to all the parents who made this very special night their priority.  Teachers at McKinley dedicated immensely number of hours to be prepared for our students and parents on this special event – McKinley Teachers are the best.”  Mrs. Ambriz   

McKinley Elementary embeds academic/social responsibility, respect, and self-confidence with the efforts of guiding students in the path of success to college/university and beyond.    Dream it...Believe it....Prepare for it.....DO IT !

McKinley Students are College Bound !

K-6 California Treasures 

Parents have your K-6 students click on the California Treasure link...then click on their grade.

When they see the pictures of the books on the screen your child should then left-click on the book they are currently reading in their class.  Inside the book is the list of stories that the children are reading each week.  When your child left-clicks on the story a screen with vocabulary games, spelling games and a summary of the story appears on the screen.  Your child will have fun playing the games and studying their spelling words online!