Every month, we give out awards to some of our students who excel. This month, not only were there awards, but there were shenanigans! Keep scrolling... These were the student awardees: Every month we give out two very special Reverend George Walker Smith Character Counts awards. For September these awards went to Johnny V and Victoria G. Here are the traits these outstanding students show to earn these awards: Of course, we have many more excellent students than get awards

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Klassic Kids Families: Please TEXT for pick up if you do not see Program leadership at front sign out desk. Klassic Kids Program Phone Number: 619-534-2845 As a reminder, we are a closed campus and will be asking all parents and adults picking up to please wait for your student[s] at the sign out table at the main entrance on Fir St; your student[s] safety is our priority! Program will not be doing pick up releases until 3:30pm [we are attendance based and have a timed window

Please enjoy this video of McGill students performing for their grandparents. For pictures, please visit See: Grandparents' Day

On September 24th, we combined Coffee with the Principal with a Grandparents' Day celebration. Whether you missed it, or would just like to relive it, here are some photos from our day (we have a video, which we will post separately once we're done editing.) Families Of course McGill students would have wonderful families! Here are a few family members: Risk it All (Emiliano) This was the first of Emiliano's solos: Grandparents Song (TK/K) Our youngest students, pulling the

Please enjoy a few photos from our Back to School Night!

Join us at 1pm on Friday, October 23rd, for a singing, dancing celebration of the Hispanic Heritage that enlivens so much of our culture in Southern California and the United States as a whole. Let's celebrate one of our true national treasures; the hispanic people and culture! Join at the school or online via meet.google.com/qbw-xonj-yps Heritage clothing is requested!

Come enjoy some snacks during our Hispanic Heritage Celebration! $2 Duros $2 Lemonade If you're not hungry or thirsty, you can still donate via mcgillschoolofsuccess.org/donate

We hope you can join us for a lively conversation and delightful coffee. En español a 8:30am, in English at 9:30am. This month:

Join us at 8:15am on Friday, October 30th for our costume parade! Just no scary costumes, please.

At 8:30am on Friday, October 16th, McGill will celebrate students who showed excellence and leadership in the month of September! Join us in person or online at meet.google.com/qdt-rwfk-frm Parents of students who are receiving awards will be individually notified before the awards are presented. All parents are of course welcome to join us, in person or online, to cheer on those who are being recognized.

Field Trip Fundraiser Thursday, October 15th and Friday, October 16th, 3-4pm Help our students create amazing memories! Snacks today, brighter tomorrows! Cash, Credit, Venmo $1 Gansito Snack Cakes $1 Duros $1 Capri Suns If you want to support us but don't want snacks, please visit mcgillschoolofsuccess.org/donate

The McGill School of Success Board of Directors will hold a Board Meeting at 4:00 pm on Thursday, October 15th. You have the right to attend the meeting AND to make your voice heard! We have a quick primer on how to participate in board meetings right here; check it out! The agenda may be found here: drive.google.com/file/d/1kFEtS4o7v5WtYSttOXV7YWS0Fo0wb8aL You may join at the school or any public location listed in the agenda or online via meet.google.com/ucg-navj-gtw

These meetings serve as a platform to discuss the needs of English Learners, provide feedback on effective ways to support them, and ensure their full participation in all school activities. ELAC also advises the principal and staff on the development of the school's bilingual education master plan, contributes to the school's needs assessment, and helps inform the Schoolsite Council.

Kids get Monday, October 12th off, while staff will be having professional development.

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Show your school spirit by dressing up the week of October 5th - 9th! Monday - Sports Jersey Day Tuesday - Crazy Hair/Hat Day Wednesday - Pajama Day Thursday - Mismatch Day Friday - Disney Day

Toys for Tots can help provide a little extra holiday cheer, but you need to register at toysfortots.com/request a toy by November 15th. When collecting toys, parents will need proof of residence in San Diego County, a valid ID, and their registration email.

We love our custodian, Ms Susana!

Thursday, October 1st and Friday, October 2nd, 3-4pm Help our students create amazing memories! Snacks today, brighter tomorrows! Cash, Credit, Venmo $1 Gansito Snack Cakes $1 Hot Cheetos with Chamoy $1 Capri Suns If you can't make the fundraiser, please consider donating via mcgillschoolofsuccess.org/donate