McKinley PTO Newsletter
Where Every Parent Is A Member
February 17, 2020
Presidents' Update
Hello McKinley Families,
We hope that you are all enjoying the long weekend. Consider taking the day off from preparing lunch and dinner and let Saz's do the cooking for you! All day today, Saz's will donate 25% to McKinley (includes gift cards), please don't forget to tell them you're there for McKinley.
Tomorrow is the last day to register for Kids Trivia Night, which is Friday, February 21st. Click HERE for a printable registration form.
We also need your help on Friday, February 21st to hand out hot chocolate for the Winter Walk to School. Click HERE to sign up.
In this edition of the PTO newsletter look for more information about:
- Donate for Tuesday Nights Teacher Conferences
- Winter Walk to School
- Egg Drop Volunteer Needed
- Basket Coordinators Needed
- Dine Out Schedule
- 5th Grade Celebration Fundraiser
- All District Art Show
- Teacher Treat Sign Up
And, Thank You to all of you who volunteer and donate various items, we couldn't do it without you! Your Commitment to McKinley is invaluable.
Have a great week and remember we are one day closer to spring!
Kayla Merker and Mike Hansen
Important Dates to Remember
Make sure to put the following dates on your calendar
- February 17th - No School JK - 12 and Saz's Dine Out
- February 18th - 4:30 - 8:00 p.m. - Conferences
- February 21st - Trivia Night and Winter Walk to School
- February 23rd - Pizzeria Piccola for the 5th Grade Celebration
- March 5th - 6:30 p.m. - PTO Meeting
- March 6th - 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. - Family Fun Fest
- March 8th - McKinley's 90th Birthday Celebration
- March 13th - No School JK - 12
Donate Drinks, Snacks and Sides for Tuesday's Teacher Conferences
During our Family-Teacher Conferences, the PTO makes sure our McKinley teachers are well fueled for their long nights after school. Please consider donating drinks, snacks, and sides for February 18th to help us round out the two meals that we will purchase. The teachers and staff appreciate this so much! Please drop off day of in the teachers lounge (drinks in the fridge).
Winter Walk to School Day is This Friday, February 21st!
Join students from around the district in walking to school on Friday, February 21st. Hot Chocolate by sponsored by Corey Boldt from Double- Boldt real estate group will be served on both playgrounds to help keep you warm as you socialize and play with other students before school.
Can you help pass out hot chocolate on Friday, February 21st? Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D45A8AC22A13-winter1
Live too far? Please park 3-4 blocks away and walk! If you do pull into the drop off and pick up area, please turn off your engine. Let’s keep the streets surrounding school free of cars and breath in the fresh air!
Winter Walk to School day is the official kick off to McKinley’s TURN THE KEY- BE IDLE FREE campaign. The Tuesday folder will have more information about the campaign and a pledge card for you to sign and return. You can also choose to fill out the form for your family following this link: https://forms.gle/gKzeHCdG5e7rrm6NA Classrooms that have >60% of families filling out the cards will earn an extra 20 minute recess.
Tips to keep your family safe while walking:
Always use sidewalks or paths where available, if there are no sidewalks or paths always walk facing traffic as far left as possible.
Wear bright colored or reflective clothing which makes you more visible to drivers.
Always use marked crosswalks and crossing guards when possible.
Be sure to wear appropriate clothing (hats, gloves, winter boots etc.) when walking in cold weather.
Volunteer(s) Needed for Egg Drop Session
Join us for McKinley's High Interest Day on April 24, 2020. We are looking for someone (or two) to run the Egg Drop Sessions for our HID event. It is a STEM based session where students explore ways to drop an egg without it breaking. Please contact Bridgid Bedingfield (bridgidreardon@gmail.com) or Paige Brown (brownpa@wauwatosa.k12.wi.us) if you are able/interested.
Basket Coordinators Are Still Needed
Are you creative? Do you like shopping? Do you have a knack for organization? Do you enjoy giving back to the community? If you've answered yes to any of these questions then you may just be the person we are looking for!
We are looking for volunteer basket coordinators to help collect items for a classroom basket that will be placed in the Adult Social Silent Auction. One volunteer is needed per classroom.
If you would like to sign up for this fun and exciting volunteer opportunity please click on the link below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A49A9AC2DA0FA7-adult
Thanks in advance for helping to make a difference at McKinley!
Saz's Dine Out Today, Monday, February 17th
Today, Monday 2/17, grab lunch (the kids are off of school!) or dinner at Saz’s and earn money back for McKinley!
Below is the upcoming Dine Out Fundraiser schedule. Thanks for your ongoing support! -Dana Wurzburger
Monday, February 17th, Saz's at 5539 W State Street will be donating 15% back to McKinley when you mention that you are there for the fundraiser when you order. This fundraiser is for the entire time Saz's is open that day (11 am - 9 pm) and gift cards do count toward our total! They take reservations for any size party at 414-453-2410. Hope to see you there!
Friday, March 13th during their business hours (7 am - 3pm) that day Miss Molly’s Cafe and Pastry Shop on center and Swan will graciously donate 20% of sales that mention McKinley back to our school! This is a new restaurant for us for Dine Out. Before work or if you are off Friday come and grab some coffee, pastry, or a meal to benefit our school and let them know you are there for McKinley.
Wednesday, April 8th Colectivo Coffee on Swan and North will be giving McKinley 5% of their total prepared food and drink sales all day! For this event you don't have to even mention you are with our school unless you want to thank them for supporting us in this way. (Gift cards and bagged coffee do not count in this total, though.) We are very excited about this new collaboration and support from Colectivo!
Support the 5th Grade Celebration
The 5th Grade Dine Out fundraiser at Pizzeria Piccola is coming up this Sunday, February 23rd from 11am - 9pm. Pizzeria Piccola will be donating 25% of the sales from the day to McKinley’s 5th Grade Celebration. Bring in the attached flyer or mention McKinley when ordering. Hope you can make it!!
All District Art Show
The Metcalfe All-District Art Show will be opening this Thursday at Metcalfe's on State Street. This includes artwork from a limited number of SK-12th grade students from across the district. The show will be on display through March 17. You will be notified directly if your child has a piece of artwork in the show.
Teacher Treat Sign Up
How Do I Become a Member of the PTO?
You already are! If you are a parent, guardian or teacher at McKinley Elementary School, you are a member of the PTO.
Interested in becoming more involved? The PTO is always looking for help. Volunteer opportunities in areas of marketing, communication, social media coordination, event coordination, website design, merchandising and more! There are volunteer opportunities that fit everyone's schedule - during school hours, after school hours, work from home hours and one time event hours.
Please plan to attend the PTO Meetings at 6:30 p.m. on the followings dates:
March 5th
May 14th
For more information about how you can become involved in PTO efforts, contact Kayla Merker at kaylamerker@gmail.com or Mike Hansen at academymike@gmail.com