McKinley May Newsletter

USD 435 Summer Lunch ProgramAs of right now the summer lunch program will start Monday, June 8th from 11:30-12:30 at the Abilene Middle School. Please

watch the district website for up-to-date details about the summer lunch program. www.abileneschools.org

Abilene Public Library Summer Reading The public library is working on their summer reading program.

Please watch their Facebook, Twitter or Instagram page or check out their website at abilene,lib,nckls.org for more details.

Summer Science Academy 2020 Check out the school website to learn more details and sign

up for this awesome science camp for 1st-6th graders.

The mission of the Abilene Elementary Schools is to provide a safe environment with quality learning experiences and personal support that will help all students become successful, respectful, and responsible lifelong learners in a changing world.

Notes from Ms. Sanders

Staff Spotlight Mrs. Joan Christner,

Music

What is your favorite food? I love many foods but probably Walt’s Favorite shrimp from Red Lobster is my favorite and cheesecake is my favorite dessert. When you have 30-minutes of free time, what do you do? I love to ride my bike and try to do that as much as the weather allows.If you could learn to do anything, what would it be? I love to bake so I would like to learn how to decorate cakes that look professional. What three traits best describe you? I am dependable, hard working and encourage others. What made you want to be a teacher? I wanted to be a teacher for various reasons. I always enjoyed school and my music teachers influenced me greatly. In elementary school Mrs. McCosh was ahead of her Dme, teaching the Orff process before it was well known which I also teach. Mrs. Saulmon and Mr. Miller were very passionate about teaching music well - loved the experience throughout my years at Chapman High. I also knew being a wife and mother were important to me and the schedules work very well together - raising a family and teaching. Do you have a favorite color? My favorite color is blue - especially sapphire blue. What advice do you have for students? My advice for students is to never give up! You don’t know what you can accomplish if you don’t try. Find the good in your day - it’s there if you look! If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? S I would like to travel to the east and west coast of the USA and internaDonally the Swiss Alps would be a beauDful place to experience. What is your favorite part of teaching? My favorite part of teaching is helping the students find the joy of music. Some students like to sing but others find joy in the music making of instruments. I try to find the aspect in class that brings them joy and a sense of accomplishment. Where did you go to Elementary School? I aPended Blue Ridge Elementary School, a small rural school in the Chapman District.

THANK-YOU for all of your hard work during the fourth quarter of school. We are a GREAT team! Have a wonderful summer and we can’t wait to see you again next year!

Sincerely,Ms. Sanders

Staff Spotlight Mr. Michael Willey,

Physical Education

What is your favorite food? A good Steak and potatoWhen you have 30-minutes of free time, what do you do? Read the newspaper If you could learn to do anything, what would it be? Learn to Fly a plane What three traits best describe you? Affable, Considerate, ReasonableWhat made you want to be a teacher? I Substitute taught for 6 years, before I decided to become a teacher. Just seeing the students reaction when they achieve something when they thought they couldn’t and being around kids and helping them learn, made me want to teach.Do you have a favorite color? Grey What advice do you have for students? When things get tough, keep going and try your best, don’t give up. If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? HawaiiWhat is your favorite part of teaching? My favorite part about teaching is the daily interactions between the students. Seeing the students smile and all the different personalities. Connecting with each student so they know that they are all valued! Where did you go to Elementary School? Kennedy Elementary School, Abilene, KS