May 5 Updates - Block Party, Yearbooks, PTO Board Openings, etc.
Teacher Appreciation Week
Thank you teachers and staff for everything you do for the students! We appreciate you!
On Tuesday, the PTO hosted a "Thank You" lunch. Our local GIANT graciously donated the cake and Joseph's Pizza Parlor donated the salads.
Congrats to the lucky teacher who won four tickets to Teacher Appreciation Night at the Phillies!
Thank a Teacher, Donate a Book - Due Tomorrow!
It's hard to believe that another school year will soon be coming to a close here at McKinley! If you'd like to thank a teacher or staff member for a memorable year, please consider donating a book to our school library. Simply complete this form https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yTo6-aaxhNq8mMu_VM_5IXXITzUIbra8/view?usp=sharing or SEE PDF and submit it to Ms. Strohecker, our school librarian. Hardcover books are selected by Ms. Strohecker and added to our library with a special commemorative bookplate. All donation forms are due by Friday, May 6th. Please contact Ms. Strohecker with any questions!
McKinley Block Party - Tomorrow!
We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the first ever McKinley Block Party on Friday, May 6 from 5:30-8:30 pm. There will be music, lawn games, game contests, food trucks, raffles and much more. Wristbands will be on sale that night for $10 for kids and $2 for adults (everyone will need a wristband).
A few things to know:
1. Food trucks will take credit cards and cash.
2. Anything being sold by the McKinley PTO, like raffles, is cash or check only.
3. There will be limited parking on the side parking lot of the school due to our vendors needing space, so please plan accordingly.
4. If the event is rescheduled due to rain, it will take place the following Friday, May 13 at the same time. We will let everyone know by email.
5. If you ordered presale wristbands, they will be sent home today.
Yearbooks for Sale
Get your yearbooks! If you are interested in a 2021-22 McKinley Elementary School Yearbook, please fill out THIS PDF. Each yearbook is $20. Deadline: May 27
Extra Clothes Needed
The nurse's office is in need of new or clean/gently used leggings, sweatpants, and shorts in children's sizes. If you are able to donate any of these clothing items, please drop them off in the vestibule. Thank you!
PTO Board Position Openings
The following positions will be open for the 2022-2023 school year:
Co-President (1) - Nominee - Jennifer Fantini (see bio)
Vice President (2) - Nominee - Stacy Trachtenberg-Pasceri (see bio)
Treasurer (1)
A description of these positions can be found in the bylaws on the PTO website here. If you are interested in running for one of these positions or would like additional information, please send an email to mckinleypto@gmail.com. Elections for the open positions will be at the June 2 PTO Meeting.
Plant Sale
This is no ordinary plant sale. We have the garden basics as well as some unusual cultivars including seedling perennials, shrubs, and more. Even if you are a loyal supporter of another plant sale, with over 100 varieties, we know you will find something you like!
Please spread the word; but please keep within the McKinley Community only. SEE LINK
5th and 6th Grade Committees Updates
Volunteers needed, especially for the soccer tournament on June 8th!! If you are interested in chaperoning the class trip to Funplex (June 2nd, all school day) or the Alverthorpe picnic (June 16th during school hours), and/or coaching/refereeing for the soccer tournament (June 8th, 9:15 - 11:15 a.m.), please fill out the Google Form by May 2nd: Volunteer Form. Please note, if you volunteered for a 5th/6th grade sub-committee through SignUpGenius at the beginning of the school year, you still need to fill out the Google Form to coach/chaperone.
If you do not have a volunteer badge or need to renew an expired badge, there is still time to get a badge. Please submit updated clearances to the Abington School District and obtain a Volunteer ID badge from Abington; review ASD Info on Clearances for more information on submitting clearances and obtaining a volunteer badge.
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:
June 2, 2022 - Class trips to Funplex
June 8, 2022 - Soccer Tournament
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).
Talent Show
We encourage McKinley students to develop a routine together and submit one video. Please record your child's talent at home and send it into Marissa.Capizzi@gmail.com. The video should be about 2 min - 2 min 30 seconds long. If the video is longer than 2 min 30 seconds, any talent after 2 min 30 seconds will be edited/deleted. All McKinley talent will be combined into one video recording and a link to the video will be disseminated to all McKinley families. Deadline: May 13
VOLUNTEER NEEDED!
Editor: Adult(s) (or maybe a teen looking for service hours) with experience with editing videos, please help us! This is virtual and available to anyone who has a video editing tool, knows how to incorporate text into the video and can incorporate several videos into one FINAL video!
McKinley Cookbook Sales Continued
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.
Download the App and Stay Connected
We use Membership Toolkit for the PTO Directory and newsletters. If you download their app, you will have access to an events calendar, all of the newsletters in one location. and you can opt in to receive notifications so you never miss the fun the PTO has planned. If you have any questions, please let us know.