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February 2015
MUSTANG MEMO
McKinley Middle Magnet School of Visual & Performing Arts
1550 Eddie Robinson, Sr. Dr.
Principal’s Message
We really have started 2015 on the right foot
here
at McKinley. This month’s Memo features
just a small sampling of some of the rigorous
academics, amazing art, terrific athleticism, and
entertaining performances our phenomenal
Mustangs accomplish every day. I am continually
impressed by the actions of the McKinley Magnet
scholars both inside and outside the classroom. I
also want to thank our hardworking teachers
who strive for nothing short of excellence with
our children. As we move further along this
second semester, I want to ensure that the
momentum keeps building and we continue to
aim for success!
~ Mr. Brazier
Phone 225.388.0089
Fax 225.387.1434
McKinley Student of the Year
receives district award
Evelyn Boyle, our McKinley Student of the Year,
represented her school at the 2015 East Baton
Rouge Parish School
District Student of
the Year Awards
Reception. She
received the second
place award for
Middle School
Student of the Year.
We are so proud of
Evelyn. Pictured are
Evelyn and her
parents!
Soccer League Runners-Up!
A big congratulations goes out to our Boys and
Girls Soccer Teams on their amazing and
victorious seasons! Coached by 8th grade
Louisiana History teacher, Mr. Nardozi, both
teams made it all the way to the Middle School
Tournament and both placed as Runners-Up.
As a result of their all-around team effort, the
girls had a terrific season that got them to the
championship. On their way to the top, they
defeated a Sherwood team they had lost to in
the regular season.
The boys pulled together as a team to make it to
their first championship match in recent
memory. They were able to come out of the
semi-finals match after an intense penalty kick
shootout that ended in McKinley’s favor.
Pictured to the left are both teams with their
trophies!
An electronic version of this newsletter and more information on the school available at www.mckinleymagnet.com
What’s happening in the Mustang Nation?
February
Teacher Birthdays
13
14
16
19
Ms. Cartwright
Mr. Stampley
Coach Daigle
Ms. McLean
Beyond Bricks EBR
Meeting (6:00 pm)
10
Team pictures/picture retakes
11
Professional Development Day
(11:30 am release for students)
12
Sweetheart Ball (6:00-8:00 pm)
16-17
Basketball Schedule
Feb 2
Glasglow @ McKinley
2:40 pm
Feb 5
McKinley @ Scotlandville
2:40 pm
Feb 9
Northeast @ McKinley
2:40 pm
Feb 19
Westdale @ McKinley
5:30 pm
Feb 23
North Banks@ McKinley
5:30 pm
Feb 26
McKinley @ Capitol
2:40 pm
**Both girls and boys play on these days.
$5.00
SH I RT
!!!
SA LE
3
Zip-up hoodies, longsleeved polo shirts
with printed
McKinley logo - each
only $5.00!!! Only
while supplies last!
Purchase from the
front office.
Mardi Gras Holiday
18
University for Parents (11:30-12:30 pm &
6:00-7:00 pm)
19
DeBose Fine Arts Festival (performances at
Scotlandville HS 9:00 am -1:00 pm)
19
Mandatory Show Choir Parent/Student
Universal Meeting (6:30 -7:30 pm)
27
Show Choir Trip to Universal Studios
Congratulations to
Jaira Hollins (left)
and Tanielma
Costa (right) on
their McKinley
school-wide
Spelling Bee
victories. Jaira, our
first place winner,
will go on to
compete in the
2015 Regional
Girls Today…Ladies Tomorrow
Parents, are you interested in having your daughter become part of an
organization that teaches about leadership, community servitude, scholarship
and personal development? Girls Today…Ladies Tomorrow is a program that will
include activities such as meetings, guest speakers, social events, community
service activities, field trips and much more to help develop the young ladies of
McKinley Magnet. If you are interested in this program, please contact Mrs.
Rowan ([email protected]) before February 23 for information.
An electronic version of this newsletter and more information on the school available at www.mckinleymagnet.com
University for Parents
LEAP & iLEAPing into PARCC
Do you have questions about testing this Spring?
Do you know what test your child will be taking this Spring?
Do you know the testing dates for 2015?
If you answered YES to any of these questions, then University for
Parents is for you! Two sessions will be held on Wednesday, February
18, 2015. The first session will be held from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm and
the second from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Both sessions will be held in the
McKinley Auditorium. Topics to be discussed will include testing dates,
testing resources, and more!
Beyond Bricks EBR is a process driven by
volunteers looking to gather input from the
entire community on how to drive excellence
within our school system. Beginning with a
series of facilitated conversations, the process
will capture the community’s vision for
education and then determine the changes
that need to occur to fulfill that vision.
There will be 14 Listening Sessions throughout the East Baton Rouge Parish School
District. The sessions will be held at local churches, community centers, BREC facilities,
and schools. Every site will have area co-host leaders (a member of the Interfaith
Federation of Greater Baton Rouge), and a facilitator at each table. At each session,
there will be a 10-minute visual presentation, followed by table discussions led by a
facilitator. All information will be gathered and built into the community’s vision for
education excellence. The Listening Sessions are open to everyone in the community.
The Listening Events will last no more than 90 minutes. Participants can attend one near
their home or any other site of their choosing.
Please email the name of any education advocate you believe should be involved to:
[email protected].
Stay connected: www.beyondbricksEBR.org and on Facebook.
An electronic version of this newsletter and more information on the school available at www.mckinleymagnet.com
Focus on the Classroom
An inside look at what’s happening in our classrooms!
Mustangs in Motion
Ms. Thomas’ dance classes are always on
the move! Students create their own
choreography integrating elements of
dance learned earlier in the school year.
Pictured is the beginning dance class
practicing a piece accompanied by Disney
music. The intermediate classes are
working on Broadway routines, and
advanced students are gearing up for our
Brotherhood/Sisterhood Program with
dances from cultures around the world.
True Talent
Mr. Morton’s Talented Art students are truly gifted artists. Throughout the year, his students work on a variety of
individualized projects. Above, Naana Ennin (left) and Trinity Washington (right) perfect their water droplets
drawings. Other students are working on Louisiana-themed pieces and unique abstract drawings called Zentangles.
Word Play
Chancelier "Xero" Skidmore is a
world renowned Spoken Word
teaching artist who has been doing
Common Core aligned creative
writing and performance
workshops in some of our ELA and
Theatre classes. Forward Arts,
Inc. sponsors teen open mic afterschool clubs, multiple teen public
performances, and an annual AllCity Slam competition. More
information about the organization
can be found at http://
forwardarts.org/
An electronic version of this newsletter and more information on the school available at www.mckinleymagnet.com