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Mr. McKinley - 5th Grade

Welcome to 5th grade and the 2024-2025 school year. Previously, I have taught 3rd grade at Terra Vista Elementary for 7 years, 4th grade at Perdew Elementary for 6 years, 1 year of 6th grade math/science at Summit Intermediate, 5 years in 5th grade at DWL, and this is my 6th year teaching at EH. So if my math is correct, this will be my 25th year teaching in Etiwanda. Before becoming a teacher I worked in the field of architecture. I helped design churches, hospitals, schools, and some residential projects. I didn't discover the joy of teaching until my oldest daughter started kindergarten. It's a story I like to tell at every Back-to-School night and I hope you will be there to hear it. My wife and I have been married for 38 years and we have 4 children. Three of my daughters are college graduates and two are now married. (That makes me feel old!) My son is 18 years old and graduated high school. I'm a competitive swimmer and love being outdoors, camping, hiking, and working around my home or cabin. My goal is to provide your child with the best 5th grade year possible.

"Start where you are, use what you have, do what you can." -Arthur Ashe

5th Grade Homework

Friday (4/25): 

  • Read 20 minutes -  No Reading Log

  • Finish PMT 6.01 if not finished in class

  • State Project Due Monday 4/28

  • Eastern North Central/Southern States quiz Tues

  • States handouts P. 16, 18, 19 & 21, 23, 24 due Tues    

  • Take home Friday Folders - Review and parent initial - return Monday

Monday (4/28): 

  • Read 20 minutes & Reading Log

  • No HW packets this week

  • Finish MPB P. 241 & 242 if not finished in class

  • Eastern North Central/Southern States quiz tomorrow

  • States handouts P. 16, 18, 19 & 21, 23, 24 due tomorrow  

  • Library Tuesday - Bring ALL books

Tuesday (4/29):

  • Read 20 minutes  & Reading Log

  • Finish MPB P. 243 & 244 if not finished in class

Wednesday (4/30):

  • Read 20 minutes  & Reading Log

  • Finish MPB P. 247 & 248 if not finished in class

Thursday (5/1):

  • Read 20 minutes  & Reading Log

  • Turn in Reading Logs tomorrow

  • Finish MPB P. 247 & 248 if not finished in class

  • North Central/Rocky Mountain states quiz Tues

  • States handouts P. 26, 28, 28  &  31, 33, 34 due Tues

Friday (5/2): 

  • Read 20 minutes -  No Reading Log

  • Finish MPB P. 249 & 250 if not finished in class

  • North Central/Rocky Mountain states quiz Tues

  • States handouts P. 26, 28, 28  &  31, 33, 34 due Tues 

Take home Friday Folders - Review and parent initial - return Monday

Classroom Wishlist

These are a few items that our classroom is always in need of. Thank you! 😀

Your donation is voluntary, and no student will be denied participation if donation is not made.

Amazon Mr. McKinley's Class

Student Supplies

The items listed below are supplies your child will be using on a daily basis. It would be extremely helpful if your child has these supplies. Of course, essential supplies will always be provided by the school.

  • spiral notebook

  • pencils

  • handheld pencil sharpener

  • highlighter

  • dry erase marker (skinny)

  • headphones/earbuds

*Work in Progress (WIP) and homework folders will be provided for your child.

School Supply Lists are suggested items and voluntary for donation.  

Announcements:

  • 4/28/25: CAASPP Testing continues; Minimum Day dismissal @ 1:15 PM for K-5

  • 4/29/25: CAASPP Testing continues; Talent show practice- 2:45-4:00 PM (MPR)

  • 4/30/25: CAASPP Testing continues; PE for 1st-5th

  • 5/1/25: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month begins; CAASPP Testing continues; Talent show dress rehearsal during school; Talent Show- 5:30 PM (MPR)

  • 5/2/25: CAASPP Testing continues; EH Spirit Day; PE for K, 2nd-5th

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