9/15/2022

Ways to Stay Connected

The Back to School Social is Friday, September 16 from 5:30-7 pm at the Kindergarten playground. This outdoor event will be a great time to meet other parents while your children play. Please note that parents must attend with their children. Pizza courtesy of Joseph's Pizza Parlor, drinks, and snacks will be available for purchase. Please bring chairs and/or blankets.

Pizza Order Link - Pizza (whole pie): $14, Slices: $2 each

We hope to see you there!

Ways to Get Involved

Volunteer! We have lots of events planned, but we need your help. Please email mckinleypto@gmail.com to let us know that you would like to volunteer.

BOOK FAIR!

The start of school also means McKinley's annual Scholastic Book Fair! The book fair needs lots of help both this week and next week to set up, assist younger grades make their wish lists during library time, to fulfill orders from the day, and sales during Back to School Night.

Volunteers can sign up here (new link). Please note that volunteers need to have their volunteer badge through the district.

More information can be found here or on Mr. Oldham's letter here.

For questions, please contact Amanda Stankiewicz at amandas@temple.edu.

Amazon Wish List - Snack Stars

Be a "McKinley Snack Star" and help welcome back the teachers and staff by stocking the Teachers' Lounge! Please select McKinley PTO for the shipping information so it gets sent directly to the school. Add "mckinleypto@gmail.com" in the recipient email address and/or mark as a gift and add your name in the note so we can thank you for your contribution.

Amazon Wish

Fundraising Opportunities

Amazon Smile: Your could earn money for McKinley by shopping at Amazon.com! If you designate "McKinley PTO" here or at smile.amazon.com, a portion of all eligible Amazon purchases will be donated to our school community at no additional cost to you. If you have any questions, please let us know.

Box Tops: Join us in earning cash for our school by using the Box Tops app. It’s an easy way to make a difference. All you have to do is buy Box Tops participating products and scan your grocery receipt. Box Tops are worth $.10 each and they add up fast! Twice a year our school receives a check to help pay for whatever we need - equipment, supplies or experiences the kids love!

Download the Box Tops for Education app here.  You can also use this link to find out more information.  If you would like to help us with this fundraiser, please email mckinleypto@gmail.com.

Important Dates

Sept. 14-21 PTO Book Fair

Sept. 16 PTO Back to School Social (5:30-7 PM)

Sept. 19 Open House

Sept. 26-27 NO SCHOOL

McKinley PTO