March 31 Updates
PTO Updates 3/31/22
Upcoming PTO Meeting
The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 21 at 9:30 am in the McKinley Garden (weather permitting).
Show Your McKinley Spirit
The weather is getting nicer and the neighborhood is filled with families walking and riding their bikes while enjoying the beautiful, fresh air. What a perfect time to show some McKinley spirit! See below for instructions.
1. Click image
2. Print
3. Encourage children to color/decorate.
4. Hang picture on your front door or window.
5. Take a picture and send it to mckinleypto@gmail.com for a chance for it to be featured on the McKinley PTO Facebook page or newsletter.
McKinley Plant Sale - Committee Members Needed
Spring is here and we are excited about the McKinley Plant Sale, but we need your help! We are looking for eight committee members/volunteers. No experience needed.
If you have any interest in helping with this fundraiser, please join us in the McKinley Garden on Wednesday, April 6 at 6 pm. If you have any questions, please reach out to Colleen Knoble at colleenknoble@gmail.com.
Update from the 5th and 6th Grade Committees
The committees' last fundraiser of the year is next Wednesday, April 6th, at the Chipotle at 1437 Old York Road (33% of sales are donated to McKinley's 5th and 6th grades!). See THIS FLYER for details. Thank you to everyone that supported our fundraising efforts throughout the year!!
Our 5th and 6th graders have a packed schedule these last few months of school. Dr. Kim sent a letter last week outlining all of the events coming up and a listing of volunteer opportunities. Please see THIS LETTER for more details.
If you have fun, school related photos to submit for the end-of-year slideshows, please upload photos using the following links:
5th Grade Form
6th Grade Form
IMPORTANT DATES:
April 6, 2022 - Chipotle Dine-and-Donate
June 2, 2022 - Class trips to Funplex
June 15, 2022 - Closing Ceremonies
June 16, 2022 - Class Picnics at Alverthorpe
If you have any questions, please contact Michele Cooper (mcooperdesign@yahoo.com) or Tara Eng (tlengva@yahoo.com).
Race for Education - April 22
THANK YOU to all the students and families who registered for the Race for Education fundraiser! If you haven't registered, please see FLYER1 and FLYER2 for more information.
McKinley Block Party
McKinley Block Party is coming this May 6, 2022. It will be a “Fun-Raiser” for the entire McKinley community. At the event you can enjoy outdoor games, food trucks, music, raffles and much more. If you want to get involved and help with this event, please click on THIS LINK to volunteer!!!
Auction Baskets: Each grade has chosen their own special theme and will make one large basket to auction off at the Block Party. See THIS FLYER for more information.
McKinley Cookbook Sales Continued
Thank you to everyone who contributed their favorite meals and artwork to the McKinley Cookbook! We are excited to show off your recipes to the community - they look delicious and we can't wait to try them.
Cookbooks will be on sale through their expected arrival in May. You can find purchasing information here. Feel free to share with family and friends. Please remember, if purchasing through Venmo or PayPal, do NOT select goods & services.
Contact mzamborsky@gmail.com or gabriellelangman@hotmail.com for further cookbook questions.
McKinley's Got Talent - Volunteers Needed
Please see THIS FLYER for more information regarding a talent show for 5th and 6th graders.
Yearbook Photos Needed
The Yearbook Committee is asking for photos from 2021-2022 school events and activities. If you have any that you would like to submit, you can send them to Cara Peters at cara@rsgconstmgmt.net. Please include your child's grade and teacher. Thank you!
PTO Board Position Opening
We are looking to fill the position of PTO Treasurer. A description of this position can be found in the bylaws on the PTO website here. If you are interested or would like additional information, please send an email to mckinleypto@gmail.com.
Upcoming Events
April 6 - Dine and Donate
April 6 at 6 pm - Plant Sale Meeting
April 21 at 9:30am - PTO Meeting
April 22 - Race for Education
May 6 - McKinley Block Party
Please see above for more information on each event.