McKendree Elementary School's entire staff is celebrating reading teacher Natalia Mejia's official selection as the school's new Teacher of the Year! Building on this momentum of academic excellence, the school's front office is working directly with neighborhood families to streamline online kindergarten registration. To keep students sharp between school terms, the building leadership is also pushing out digital grade-level learning checklists and connecting parents with regional library tracking tools.

Q1. My child lost a jacket at school. Where should we look for it?

Ans. Have your child examine the large Lost and Found bins located right by the gym. Parents can also look through it after checking in at the front office during normal school hours.

Q2. When do report cards come home?

Ans. The school posts official grades twice a year, once in December right before winter break and again in May when school lets out. If you want to check their grades on daily homework or tests before then, you can just look at the parent app whenever you want.

Q3. Can I go on a field trip with my child as a parent chaperone?

Ans. Teachers will ask for parent volunteers if they need extra help on a trip. If you get chosen, you just have to fill out the school's volunteer paperwork before the day of the trip.

Q4. What happens if the weather becomes bad and the school has to dismiss kids early?

Ans. The district will send out an emergency text and email via ParentSquare. The school will follow the exact ride-home plan you filled out on your child's emergency information sheet.

Q5. Does McKendree Elementary School host any enjoyable events for families during the year?

Ans. Yes, the PTO and school team host a few fun family nights, like math nights, literacy workshops, and seasonal school festivals where families can hang out together.