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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 37 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, riding my bike, and working around my home or cabin. My goal is to provide your child with the best 5th grade year possible.

Parent Homework

Please write me an email telling me about your child.

Frank_McKinley@Etiwanda.org 

What are some of her/his strengths? What are some areas that we can work together on to improve? What does he/she like to do in their spare time – hobbies, sports, clubs, etc? Please tell me anything else you think I should know to help me understand your child. Upon receiving your email, your child will receive a Privilege Pass (Sorry, none for you). 

I am looking forward to meeting you at Back-to-School night on Thursday, August 8.  I will discuss the curriculum and classroom procedures in detail on this night, and I urge you to attend. All of the information that is given at Back-to-School night will be sent home with your child the following day if you are not able to attend.  If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to e-mail or call me.

 Sincerely,

 Mr. Frank McKinley

Family Wall

If possible, please send a recent family picture that we can put up in the classroom for the year. We love having every family represented. (I'll return them at end of 5th grade)

Family wall picture

5th Grade Homework

Announcements:

August:

  • 8/05: First Day of School!

  • 8/08: Back to school Night 5:30 tp 6:45 PM

September:

  • 9/02: Labor Day - No School

  • 9/09: Non - Student Day

  • 9/23-9/27: Parent Conferences

At Home Support