McNear PTA Newsletter
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HELLO FALCON FAMILIES!
It's that time of year where the prospect of summer is just coming into view, way off in the distance. Many summer camps are opening up registration this month, and if you're anything like us you're trying to put together that crazy jigsaw puzzle of activities, vacations and camps. One great resource for this is each other! And a good way to network with other families is via our Slack workspace. Post questions, recommendations, links to camps and more. If you have an account, sign in at mcnearpta.slack.com and if you don't, send an email to me at mcnearpta@gmail.com.
See you at school,
Neil
ANNOUNCEMENTS
McNEAR TIDE MEETING
Our next McNear TIDE meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 4th from 7-8 pm. The Día del niño event planning will be directly before the TIDE meeting, from 6-7 pm.
We would like to help support this event, so please come to both meetings if you can.
STAFF APPRECIATION LUNCH THANK YOU
The staff appreciation lunch was a delicious success!
Everyone was very thankful and enjoyed it! They said their favorite part was having everyone make the effort to come together and visit since they’re often busy at lunch.
We would like to thank: Jacob Gamba, John Oakley, Judy Pasdach, Kara Sherrill, Alisha Wilson, and Risibisi. THANK YOU!!
We are also looking for a classroom parent that can work with Ashley to prepare our April Appreciation week for the McNear staff. If you are the classroom parent, or would like to be, please email her at ashoak1120@gmail.com.
Thank you very much!!
WANTED: NEXT YEAR'S PRESIDENT & SECRETARY
Most of our wonderful PTA Board will be returning for the next school year, but the term limits in our by-laws mean that we need a new President and Secretary. Without either, the PTA is prohibited from operating. Now is the time to step up and make a bold commitment to our kids' educations. Here's what the roles entail:
President: Run meetings, facilitate committees, participate in budgeting, provide strategic direction to the organization, sign checks, delegate, delegate, delegate! This position could be shared by two people, as it was last year. You will receive extensive 1:1 training and oversight from the current President. Time commitment: about two hours per week (the commitment is such that it can be done by a working parent)
Secretary: Take minutes at each PTA meeting and distribute to the Board and membership. Attend all PTA and Board meetings. Facilitate new check signers at the start of the year. Easy! Time commitment: two hours per month.
Email mcnearpta@gmail.com if you'd like to know more.
CALLING ALL PARTY ORGANIZERS & HOME BREWERS!
The annual Beerfest (which is a buy-in party that people sign up for at the Wish Benefit) is looking for new organizers. The current team is either leaving soon or has already left McNear. This is the year to transition to the next group of organizers.
Do you have a passion for home brewing? Do you like throwing AWESOME parties? Do you have an idea of possible new directions for Beerfest? Email us at mcnearpta@gmail.com
HOME WORK CLUB HELPERS NEEDED
We need help at our Home Work Club after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays! Everyone is invited to assist with math, reading, getting students organized, and building relationships in our community.
Come once in awhile or more frequently! We're in Room 18.
For more info contact Nanci Ryan 707-338-8255
UPCOMING DATES
Washington's Birthday - No School
Monday, Feb. 17th
Spring Parent Teacher Conferences - Early Dismissals
Monday, Feb. 24th - Friday, Feb. 28th
MASC Meeting
Tuesday, Feb. 25th
PTA Meeting
Monday, Mar. 2nd
El dia del Nino Event Planning Meeting
Wednesday, Mar. 4th from 6 - 7 PM
McNear TIDE Meeting
Wednesday, Mar. 4th from 7-8 PM
Variety Show
Friday, Mar. 6th at 7 PM
Participants need to be there at 6:30 PM
Multi
Spring Break - No Classes
Monday, Mar. 16th - Friday, Mar. 20th
Spring Performing Arts Show
Friday, April 3rd at 6:30 PM
Saturday, April 4th at 2 PM
Multi
PTA Meeting
Monday, April 6th at 7 PM
Copperfields Book Fair
Monday, April 6th - Friday, April 10th
Library
Westside Band Festival
Wednesday, April 8th at 7 PM
Participants need to be seated by 6:30 PM
Petaluma High School Gymnasium
Wish Benefit
Saturday, April 18th
Earth Day Celebration
Friday, Apr. 24th at 2 PM
Day of the Child Celebration
Saturday, May 2nd
PTA Meeting
Monday, May 4th at 7 PM
Spring Chorus & Band Concerts
Tuesday, May 5th at 6:30 PM
Open House & Art Show
Wednesday, May 20th
Sixth Grade Promotion
Thursday, May 28th
Last Day of School
Friday, May 29th
TK & K: 11:45 AM
1 - 6 Grades: 12:00 PM