Students at McNary Heights had the opportunity to taste a new variety of cucumber yesterday! They sampled the English Cucumber—New Zealand strain—grown locally by Walchli Farms in Hermiston, and they loved it! Check out the voting results in the attached pictures. – ¡Los estudiantes de McNary Heights tuvieron la oportunidad de probar una nueva variedad de pepino! Probaron el pepino inglés (variedad de Nueva Zelanda) cultivado localmente por Walchli Farms en Hermiston, ¡y les encantó! Consulte los resultados de la votación en las imágenes adjuntas.
7 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Students receiving a sample of the new variety of cucumber
Students receiving a sample of the new variety of cucumber
Pictures of students with sample of cucumber
Pictures of students with sample of cucumber
Pictures of students with sample of cucumber
Student voting on whether they liked the taste test
Student voting on whether they liked the taste test
Pictures of students with sample of cucumber
Student voting on whether they liked the taste test
English Cucumber Taste Test Results. 354 students  voted they liked the cucumber. 29 students voted they sorta liked the cucumber. 26 students voted they didn't like the cucumber.
Meet our new STEAM Site Coordinator at MHES! – ¡Conozca a nuestro nuevo coordinador del sitio STEAM en MHES!
7 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Meet Our New STEAM Site Coordinator! About Nahomy.  Meet Nahomy, our new STEAM Site Coordinator at McNary Heights Elementary School (MHES).   Nahomy discovered her passion for education while volunteering at Head Start during high school. Inspired by the incredible opportunities available in STEAM programs, she is committed to ensuring students have access to enriching experiences that she didn’t have growing up. As the Site Coordinator, Nahomy oversees the daily operations of the afterschool program at MHES, managing activities, staff, and volunteers to create a fun and supportive environment. She is amazed by the creativity and intelligence of the students, watching them tackle projects beyond what she imagined at their age.   Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family, going to the gym, and building legos.  Contact: Email: claustron@umatillasd.org. Office Phone: 541-922-6710. MHES Phone: 541-922-6650
¡Conozca a Nuestra Nueva Coordinador del Sitio STEAM! Sobre Nahomy. Conozca a Nahomy, nuestra nueva coordinadora del sitio STEAM en la Escuela Primaria McNary Heights (MHES).   Nahomy descubrió su pasión por la educación mientras trabajaba como voluntaria en Head Start durante la escuela preparatoria. Inspirada por las increíbles oportunidades disponibles en los programas STEAM, está comprometida a garantizar que los estudiantes tengan acceso a experiencias enriquecedoras que ella no tuvo mientras crecía. Como coordinadora del sitio, Nahomy supervisa las operaciones diarias del programa extracurricular en MHES, gestionando las actividades, el personal y los voluntarios para crear un ambiente divertido y de apoyo. Está asombrada por la creatividad y la inteligencia de los estudiantes, viéndolos abordar proyectos más allá de lo que ella imaginaba a su edad.   Fuera del trabajo, le gusta pasar tiempo con la familia, ir al gimnasio y construir legos. Contacto: Correo Electrónico: claustron@umatillasd.org  Teléfono de la Oficina: 541-922-6710  Teléfono de MHES: 541-922-6650
Happy IT Professionals Day to our incredible tech team! Their hard work ensures our students and staff have the technology support they need to succeed. Thank you, Pat, Syler, and Frank, for all you do! – ¡Feliz día de los profesionales de IT a nuestro increíble equipo tecnológico! Su arduo trabajo garantiza que nuestros estudiantes y personal tengan el apoyo tecnológico que necesitan para tener éxito. ¡Gracias Pat, Syler y Frank por todo lo que hacen!
8 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Happy IT Professionals Day! September 17, 2024 Pat, Syler, Frank. CBMS thanked out IT professionals with goodie boxes! Thank you for all you do!
Say “hello” to two-way messaging and classroom announcements in the Umatilla app! With the addition of Rooms, our district app keeps getting better. Parents/Guardians check your email or text messages for instructions to sign up and access new features! Salude a la mensajería bidireccional y a los anuncios de las clases en la aplicación Umatilla. Con la incorporación de Rooms, nuestra aplicación del distrito sigue mejorando. Padres o tutores, revisen su correo electrónico en busca o mensajes de texto para obtener instrucciones sobre cómo registrarse y acceder a nuevas funciones.
8 months ago, Umatilla School District
Say hello to parent-teacher chat in the Umatilla app with Rooms!
Say hello to parent-teacher chat in the Umatilla app with Rooms!
The bus company has updated the morning bus route times for McNary Heights. These new times will go into effect starting Tuesday, September 17th. Please visit the following link to view the updated times. https://5il.co/2wpek – La compañía de autobuses ha actualizado los horarios de las rutas de autobuses de la mañana para McNary Heights. Estos nuevos horarios comenzarán el martes 17 de septiembre. Visite el siguiente enlace para ver los horarios actualizados. https://5il.co/2wpek
8 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
photo of school bus
Emergency personnel are responding to an employee injury at MHES. There is no student concern. – El personal de emergencia está respondiendo a una lesión de un empleado en MHES. No hay preocupación estudiantil.
8 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Picture Day for McNary Heights is on September 24th! Order photos online now by using the following link. https://www.barksdalestorefront.com/store/event_login/?ac=0096679IN – ¡El día de la fotografía para McNary Heights es el 24 de septiembre! Compra fotografías en línea utilizando el siguiente enlace. https://www.barksdalestorefront.com/store/event_login/?ac=0096679IN
8 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Today's Moments are Tomorrow's Memories! Backgrounds may vary - more choices online! Build your own. You can select multiple backgrounds & build your package. Must purchase online to select multiple backgrounds!  McNary Heights Elementary School Picture Day is September 24, 2024 0096679IN order code for online purchases (password expires 24hrs. after picture day) This is a prepay event. Payment is due on picture day. Este es un evento prepagado. Pago se debe entregar el dia de las fotos. Barksdale school portraits | www.barksdalephoto.com  Pictures with class by Barksdale www.pictureswithclass.com Questions? 1.800.220.7667
An ambulance has been called to UHS for an allergic reaction. There is no safety concern. – Se ha llamado a una ambulancia a UHS por una reacción alérgica. No hay ningún problema de seguridad.
8 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
All students in the Umatilla School District can enjoy free breakfast and lunch every day! Our nutritious options include fresh fruits, veggies, and whole grains, with various ingredients from local farms. Check out our monthly menus: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/ – ¡Todos los estudiantes del Distrito Escolar de Umatilla pueden disfrutar de desayuno y almuerzo gratis todos los días! Nuestras opciones nutritivas incluyen frutas frescas, verduras y cereales integrales, con ingredientes de granjas locales. Consulta nuestros menús mensuales: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/
8 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Did you Know? Breakfast and Lunch in the Umatilla School District is FREE for ALL students! How is this possible? Since 2014, the Umatilla School District has been able to provide free meals to all students through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). This program, based on the overall economic status of the community, ensures that every student receives breakfast, lunch, and, for those in the after school program, dinner and a snack—at no cost. Encourage your student to eat with us!  Save time and money by encouraging your student to eat with us! Our school meals meet high nutritional standards, offering whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and milk. Every day, students can choose between two main meal options and enjoy a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, many sourced from local farmers. Monthly lunch menus can be found on our website. https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/ This institution is an equal opportunity provider.  Pictures of Haystack Day! A student favorite made with local beef. Umatilla School District
¿Sabías? ¡El desayuno y el almuerzo en el Distrito Escolar de Umatilla son GRATIS para TODOS los estudiantes! ¿Cómo es esto posible? Desde 2014, el Distrito Escolar de Umatilla ha podido proporcionar comidas gratuitas a todos los estudiantes a través de la Disposición de Elegibilidad Comunitaria (CEP). Este programa, basado en el estatus económico general de la comunidad, garantiza que cada estudiante reciba desayuno, almuerzo y, para aquellos en el programa extracurricular, cena, sin costo alguno. ¡Anima a tu estudiante a comer con nosotros! ¡Ahorre tiempo y dinero animando a su estudiante a comer con nosotros! Nuestras comidas escolares cumplen con altos estándares nutricionales y ofrecen cereales integrales, frutas, verduras y leche. Todos los días, los estudiantes pueden elegir entre dos opciones de comida principales y disfrutar de una variedad de frutas y verduras frescas, muchas de ellas obtenidas de agricultores locales. Los menús de almuerzo mensuales los puedes encontrar en nuestra web. https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/ Esta institución es un proveedor de igualdad de oportunidades. Imágenes del Día del Haystack! Un favorito de los estudiantes elaborado con carne de res local. Distrito Escolar de Umatilla
As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Intermountain Education Service District is creating a series of YouTube videos featuring students reading in Spanish. We’re excited that one of these videos will feature a Clara Brownell Middle School student reading to our McNary students! Aaliyah, a 6th grader from Clara Brownell, read “La Maleta de Tesoros” by Natalia Sylvester to Mrs. McKee-Cardenas' 2nd-grade class. We can’t wait to share the full video with you—stay tuned for a link! – Como parte del Mes de la Herencia Hispana, el Distrito de Servicios Educativos de Intermountain está creando una serie de videos en YouTube que muestran a estudiantes leyendo en español. ¡Estamos emocionados de que uno de estos videos muestre a un estudiante de la Escuela Secundaria Clara Brownell leyéndoles a nuestros estudiantes de McNary! Aaliyah, una estudiante de sexto grado de Clara Brownell, leyó La Maleta de Tesoros de Natalia Sylvester a la clase de segundo grado de la Sra. McKee-Cardenas. Estamos ansiosos por compartir el video completo contigo. ¡Estén atentos para ver el enlace!
8 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
6th Grade student reading to 2nd grade students
6th Grade student reading to 2nd grade students
To view the PM bus routes, please visit the following link. https://5il.co/2voxn – Para ver las rutas de autobuses PM, visite el siguiente enlace. https://5il.co/2voxn
8 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Picture of school bus
The full menus for September are now available! View them below or on our website. https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/page/lunch-menus – ¡Ya están disponibles los menús completos de septiembre! Véalos a continuación o en nuestro sitio web. https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/page/lunch-menus
8 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
McNary Menu September 2024 Fruit and Vegetable Variety Salad Bar Available Daily 1% White or Non-Fat Chocolate Milk This institution is an equal opportunity provider All items are subject to change due to potential manufacturing shortages etc.
Secondary Menu September 2024 Fruit and Vegetable Variety Salad Bar Available Daily 1% or White or Non-Fat Chocolate Milk This Institution is an equal opportunity provider All items are subject to change due to potential manufacturing shortages etc.
Happy first day of school to all our Kinders! – ¡Feliz primer día de clases a todos nuestros Kinders!
8 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Photo of student with 1st Day of School Sign
Photo of student with 1st Day of School Sign
Photo of student with 1st Day of School Sign
Photo of student with 1st Day of School Sign
Student choosing lunch choice
Students enjoying breakfast
Students enjoying breakfast
Students enjoying breakfast
Students enjoying breakfast
There will be no school in the Umatilla School District on Monday, September 2nd, in observance of Labor Day. – No habrá clases en el Distrito Escolar de Umatilla el lunes 2 de septiembre, en conmemoración del Día del Trabajo.
8 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Happy Labor Day! The Umatilla School District Office and schools will be closed Monday, September 2nd.
We had a fantastic time seeing all our Kinder families at the Open House last night! Thank you to everyone who joined us. We're excited to welcome our kinders on their first day of school, Tuesday, September 3rd. – ¡Nos encantó ver a todas nuestras familias de Kinder en la Casa Abierta anoche! Gracias a todos los que nos acompañaron. Estamos emocionados de dar la bienvenida a nuestros estudiantes de Kinder en su primer día de clases, el martes 3 de septiembre.
8 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Ms. Escamilla meeting with a family
Family visiting classroom
Family meeting with nutrition educator Lourdes
Family choosing free books
Mrs. Garcia meeting with family
Mrs. Summerlin meeting with family
Mrs. Britt meeting with family
Families enjoying pizza in the cafeteria
Families taking photo at photo backdrop
We're excited to welcome all our kindergarten families to the Kinder Open House tomorrow night (August 29th) from 5-7 PM! Meet your child's teacher, join in a fun scavenger hunt, and enjoy some delicious pizza. Plus, don't miss the chance to win great prizes! Take a look at some of the fun prizes in the picture below—we can't wait to see you there! – ¡Estamos emocionados de dar la bienvenida a todas nuestras familias de kindergarten en la Casa Abierta de Kinder mañana por la noche (29 de agosto) de 5 a 7 PM! Conozcan a la maestra de su hijo, participen en una divertida búsqueda del tesoro y disfruten de una deliciosa pizza. ¡Además, no se pierdan la oportunidad de ganar grandes premios! Echen un vistazo a algunos de los premios divertidos en la imagen de abajo. ¡Esperamos verlos allí!
8 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Picture of prizes
We loved seeing all our students back to school this week! We are excited for another fantastic year of learning! – ¡Nos encantó ver a todos nuestros estudiantes regresar a la escuela esta semana! ¡Estamos entusiasmados por otro año fantástico de aprendizaje!
8 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
MHES students taking photo in front of Card my Yard Sign
MHES students walking into school playground
MHES students greeted by teacher walking into classroom
Parent taking student to school on motorcycle
High school students playing Tug A War
High school cheer students leading the class chant
high school students playing a fun game
CBMS student in front of school motto
CBMS students in class
CBMS students playing fun game
Thank you to all the friends and families who joined us yesterday for McNary’s Open House! – ¡Gracias a todos los amigos y familias que nos acompañaron ayer en la Casa Abierta de McNary!
8 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Nutrition Education with Lourdes
Families taking photo at photo booth
Students looking at class schedule
Students picking out free books
Students and families choosing free books
Student looking at desk with teacher and parent
Families and teacher talking
Family filling out paperwork
Student and teacher talking
Teacher talking with families
The lunch menu for the start of school is available below or on our website at the following link. https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/page/lunch-menus – El menú del almuerzo para el inicio de clases está disponible a continuación o en nuestra página web en el siguiente enlace. https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/page/lunch-menus
8 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
All School Menu August/Sept. 2024 Fruit and Vegetable Variety Salad Bar Available Daily 1% White or Non-Fat Chocolate Milk This Institution is an equal opportunity provider All items are subject to change due to potential manufacturing shortages etc.
Bus routes are now posted! Visit the following link to view them. https://5il.co/2uk6k – ¡Las rutas de autobús ya están publicadas! Visita el siguiente enlace para verlos. https://5il.co/2uk6k
8 months ago, Elizebeth Burres
Picture of Bus