October 25th Eagle Express
Mckinley Elementary
Community Newsletter
October 25, 2026
Principal's Message
Thank you to all the families who joined us on our Trunk or Treat! We are so grateful for your participation, support, and for making this evening so special. It was a wonderful night filled with joy, and community!
Friendly Reminders
SSC Meeting - Oct 28 @3:30pm - 4:30pm
Halloween Parade - Oct 30 @8:25am - 8:45am
HALLOWEEN PARADE INFORMATION 🎃
Date: Friday, October 30th
Time: 8:25–8:45 a.m.
Location: McKinley’s Field Area
👨👩👧 Parent & Family Information
Students should come to school by 8:10 a.m. wearing their costumes.
✨ Helpful tip: Please choose costumes that are comfortable, safe, and easy to remove. Students will not have time to change in the bathroom before the parade, so make sure they have regular clothes underneath for an easy transition after the event.
🦸 Costume Guidelines
- Costumes must not include blood, gore, or weapons of any kind.
- Please make sure costumes are appropriate and not offensive in any way.
- If your child wears a mask, it should:
- Allow them to see clearly and breathe easily
- Be comfortable and easy to take off
📸 Attending the Parade
- Families are welcome to watch or walk in the parade with their child.
- If you plan to stay and watch, please stand on the grass area (the green field area).
- Adults may not wear masks during the event.
- Please depart promptly after the event so we can continue with our school day.
- Kindly do not bring food items unless arranged with your child’s teacher.
🚗 Parking Information
⚠️ There will be no parking inside the campus during the parade.
If you’re attending, plan ahead to park off-campus and walk over to the field area.
❌ If Your Child Will Not Participate
If you prefer that your child not join the parade, please send a note to the teacher by Monday, October 26th.
An alternative activity will be provided during the event.
✨ We look forward to a fun and safe Halloween parade with our students and families! ✨
This week your students will continue to learn about what it means to SOAR at McKinley! Please check in daily to see what SOAR means. And how do you SOAR like a McKinley Eagle?!?
We need your support to help our school community SOAR High!!
Sincerely,
Principal Campbell
McKinley CCSPP Grant Information
منسق أولياء الأمور
Looking for resources or need support? Visit the parent facilitator website to schedule appointments, explore community resources, and stay informed about upcoming workshops at the school.
Parent Facilitator & Resources
We will be on Regular Dismissal Schedule Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday this week. See below for exact times:
TK and Kinder bell schedule is 8:05 am - 1:50 pm
1st through 3rd grade bell schedule is 8:05 am - 2:10 pm
4th through 5th grade bell schedule is 8:05 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesday Schedule (THERE IS NO EAGLE ACADEMY ON EARLY DISMISSAL DAYS.)
TK and Kinder Bell Schedule is 8:05am - 11:40pm
1st through 5th grade bell schedule is 8:05am - 1:50pm
Regular Bell Schedule
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Wednesday and Early Release
Wednesday's are wear your school spirit days (RED DAYS) and Early Release Days
THERE IS NO EAGLE ACADEMY ON EARLY DISMISSAL DAYS.
Drop off
Drop off on East 14th (FRONT) is available at 7:45 because of breakfast for students only.
Parents access is through Gate B near FRONT at 7:55-8:10. You can drop off by walking or by car.
Drop off on Bancroft (BACK) is available at 7:55-8:10! School starts at 8:10am- Be on time!!! Parents access is through Gate D near BACK from 7:55-8:10.
Running late? After 8:10am please use the FRONT entrance only.
Pick up
TK-Kindergarten-
- Please ENTER through Gate A only
- Please EXIT through Gate A or Gate B only
1st-5th Pick up is parents choice/- Front/back
PARENTS -please have a conversation with your child about which entrance you will be at for pick up!
Please make necessary arrangements to pick up your students ON TIME. There is no childcare available after the bell rings unless your students are members of Boys and Girls Club.
McKinley Parent Drop-Off Guidelines
Breakfast Service
- Free breakfast is served daily from 7:45 AM to 8:00 AM in the cafeteria.
- No breakfast is served after 8:00 AM — please arrive on time.
- Early drop-off is available starting at 7:45 AM (front entrance only) for students eating breakfast.
- Any student arriving for early drop-off will wait with staff in the cafeteria until the playground opens at 7:55 AM, even if they are not eating breakfast.
- No food or drinks may be taken out of the cafeteria.
Arrival & Late Check-In
- Playground access begins at 7:55 AM.
- Gates close at 8:10 AM. Students arriving after 8:10 AM must check in at the office.
- Open campus time: 7:55 AM – 8:05 AM. During this time, parents may stay with their students on the playground until the bell rings.
- TK–5th grade only may be on the playground during this time. This is an active recess period.
- Please do not discipline or manage other students. Report any issues to school staff.
- 7:55 AM – 8:05 AM is teacher preparation time.
- Classrooms are not open to parents during this time unless prior arrangements are made with the teacher.
- Teachers are not available for conferences or discussions during this period.
End of Morning Supervision
- When the bell rings, please exit campus promptly so instruction can begin on time.
Rainy Day Procedures
- Please drop off your student at the front entrance or back Gate D near the parking lot. Gate D will close at 8:10 AM.
- During rainy weather, we encourage families to use the parking lot for drop-offs as there is no indoor space available for parents.
- Families who walk may escort their students to the stairs of the cafeteria, where a staff member will guide them indoors.
- Early drop-off on rainy days remains at 7:45 AM (front entrance only) for students having breakfast.
Aeries Log in & DATA CONFRIMATION
Aeries is the online platform that will allow families to view their student(s) grades, assigned classroom, and it’s where you can update contact information and student’s medical needs. Our school uses Aeries to find the most recent contact information so that we can communicate with families through Parent Square, so please make sure to create your Aeries account and update all relevant information. Below, you will see a link to the Aeries Parent Portal website as well as an Aeries Parent Data Confirmation walkthrough. You do not have to print or sign anything, just click submit when done.
What You Need To Do:
- Create an Aeries Parent Portal account (if you do not already have one).
- Complete Data Confirmation for each enrolled student.
Create an Aeries Parent Portal Account:
Visit: https://aeries.slusd.us/parent
Click “Create New Account” and follow the steps to register.
To Link Your Child, You Will Need:
- Student ID Number
- Primary phone number
- Verification code
Aeries Parent Data Confirmation Walkthrough
Helpful Resources:
How to Create an Aeries Parent Portal
Aeries Parent Portal FAQ's (Spanish)
Aeries Parent Portal FAQ's (Chinese)
Upcoming Events @ McKinley
- SSC MEETING - 10/28/2026
- HALLOWEEN PARADE - 10/30/2026
سلسلة تعلّم الأسرة
SLUSD offers online parent and community educational support sessions that provide essential information and strategies for parents/caregivers to support their child’s growth and development.
Upcoming events in the 2026-2027 school year!
ELAC
Presidents - Lucia Vergara
Vice President -
Secretary -
Delac Representative - Lucia Vergara
DELAC altern Representative-
SSC Representative - Lucia Vergara
What is ELAC?
A school level elected committee of parents, staff and community members designated to advise school officials on English Learner programs and services.
Why ELAC?
To support our English Learners along their paths to lifelong learning and success.
ELAC MEETINGS
- September 4
- November 6
- 15 يناير
- 5 مارس
- April 2
- May 28
Location: Library
Time: 8:30 AM
SSC
Interested in School Site Council?
SSC is an opportunity for parents to engage and take part in key school decisions while also having the chance to provide input on what you would like to see at McKinley. It is a great opportunity to lift up family voice! We hope to have you join the team alongside McKinley staff.
SSC MEETINGS
- 2 سبتمبر
- October 28
- December 9
- 10 فبراير
- 28 أبريل
- May 26
Location: Library
Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
اللجنة الاستشارية لمتعلمي اللغة الإنجليزية في المنطقة التعليمية (DELAC)
The DELAC (District English Learner Advisory Committee) has been established to support English Learners in SLUSD. DELAC’s vision is to collaborate with the San Leandro School District to develop, implement, and evaluate the academic program for all EL students.
DELAC Executive Board
President – Katherine Troconis
Vice President – Lucia Vergara
Secretary – Liliana Delgadillo
Parliamentarian – Ana Ramos
LOCATION AND TIME
At 2600 Teagarden St, San Leandro, CA 94577 from 6:00-7:30pm.
Translation, childcare, and food will be provided.
Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Members 2026 /2027
Welcome from our PTO members!
President -
Norma Montoy
Melanie LeSene
Vice President -
Terri Kasweka
Secretary -
Jonathan Ortega
Treasure -
Marly LeSene
Loryn Aman
PTO
Parent Teacher Organization Meetings
● November 5
● December 3
● January 7
● February 4
● March 4
● April 1
● May 6
Location: MPR
TIme: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
ELPAC
As we prepare for the upcoming Summative ELPAC this Spring, I wanted to highlight its significance in monitoring our students' progress as English learners. This test serves as one of the criteria for reclassification and plays a vital role in monitoring their development.
To aid in your child's preparation, we've compiled sample practice tests that you can use together. These resources will help familiarize them with the format and content of the Summative ELPAC, ensuring they feel confident and ready for the assessment.
Additionally, we've gathered informative materials that you can share with other families. This information will provide clarity and understanding about the Summative ELPAC, its purpose, and its role in our students' academic journey.
Your support in preparing our students for this assessment is greatly appreciated. Should you have any questions or require further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out. These are great materials for students in 1st through 5th grade and are optional for parents to use with their students.
Together, we can help our students excel and achieve their full potential!
- ELPAC Paper/Pencil Practice test
- Online practice and training tests (student can log in as guest)
Click on the guides below to find out more about the ELPAC
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Evaluaciones de dominio del idioma inglés para California, guía para los padres
Mga Assessment sa Kahusayan sa Wikang Ingles sa California
Hướng dẫn dành cho phụ huynh ELPAC
SLUSD Student and Family Handbook 2026-2027
Cell phone policy
If you are sending your student to school with a cell phone, please keep the following in mind:
- Cell phones should be kept in backpacks or turned into the office for safekeeping during school hours.
- Cell phones should not be used during the day for any reason, during recess, lunch, breaks etc. If you need to contact your student, please contact the office.If your student needs to call you, they can call from the office.
- Inappropriate content sent or received can be subject to disciplinary action by the school.
- Please check in regularly with your student and the activity on their phone in regards to safety.
Below is information regarding cell phone use and policies from our SLUSD Student and Family handbook 2026-2027
Electronic Devices Per California Education Code 48901.5 the Governing Board has the right to regulate the possession or use of any electronic signaling devices (i.e. cell phones). Sites have established rules for usage that are to be followed by all students and staff while on campus. According to site policy, cell phones can be confiscated by administrators if they are deemed disruptive to the educational environment. Cell phones can be searched by administrators if there is just cause or reasonable suspicion based on objective facts. Neither the sites nor the District is responsible for any electronic devices or cell phones that are brought on campus. If they are lost, stolen, or damaged, it is the sole responsibility of the student or parent/legal guardian.
Lost and Found
Make sure to Come and check our Lost and Found.
Regarding personal belongings:
- Please label everything!
- Keep all valuable items at home.
- Encourage your student to be responsible for their belongings.
- Students may check the lost and found for missing items. Parents can also request to check for missing items in the lost and found by asking at the office.
- Please only take items that belong to your student.
- Unclaimed items will be donated to a local charitable organization once at month due to limited space.
The school is not liable for any lost personal belongings while at school.
Thank you for support and partnership!
Mrs.Campbell
Stay Connected
Office hours Monday -Friday
8:20 am - 3:00 pm
Contact Information for Office Staff
Malika Campbell (Principal)
(510)618-4320 x.2975
Georgette Jackson (Administrative Assistant)
(510)618-4320 x.2960
Cecille Luna (Office Assistant)
(510)618-4320 x.2961
Violeta Martinez (Parent Facilitator)
(510)618-4320 x. 2938
PTO
SLED
The San Leandro Education Foundation (SLED) works hard to raise funds for projects, field trips, science learning, and programs like Girls on the Run for all grade levels at all San Leandro Unified schools.www.sledfund.org
Boys and Girls Club of San Leandro
Boys and Girls of San Leandro
Izabella Zamudio
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro
2200 San Leandro Blvd.
San Leandro, CA 94577
Program Manager, McKinley Elementary
(510) 856-2252
Alexandra Maravilla
Kinder Club Coordinator
341-688-9301
ONLINE REGISTRATION
How to register to our Expanding Learning program
Most programs currently have a waitlist.
