McKinley PTO Newsletter
Where Every Parent Is A Member
August 12, 2019
President's Update
Greetings New and Existing McKinley Parents!
My name is Kayla Merker. Mike Hansen and I will be serving as your Co-Presidents of the PTO for the next two years. We look forward to serving in this capacity and hope to be able to continue the enjoyable, fun and educational PTO sponsored events of the past. In order to be successful, we need your help as volunteers. Together we can make this one of the best school years for McKinley Elementary and for our children.
On behalf of the McKinley Families, we would like to extend our deepest appreciation to Lindsay Stadler, the previous PTO President, for her outstanding leadership, commitment and support over the last several years. Mike and I certainly have some very big shoes to fill. We wish her all the best!
We would like to introduce the 2019-20 McKinley PTO:
Kayla Merker, Co-President
Mike Hansen, Co-President
Leah Whatley, Vice President
Joe Stadler, Treasurer
Maura Riordan, VP of Committees
Wendy Von Rueden, VP of Marketing
Katie Petitt, Recording Secretary
Carrie Hertzberg, Co-Corresponding Secretary
Jane Parish, Co-Corresponding Secretary
Please plan to attend the PTO Meetings at 6:30 p.m. on the followings dates:
September 12th
October 10th
January 9th
March 12th
May 14th
If you have any questions about the upcoming school year, please feel free to contact us.
Enjoy the last few weeks of summer break!
We look forward to meeting you!
Kayla Merker and Mike Hansen
PTO Dates to Remember
Make sure to put the following dates on your calendar!
- August 28th - 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. Back to School Celebration
- August 28th - 5:30 - 5:45 p.m. Faculty Welcome Celebration (North Playground)
- August 28th - 5:45 - 6:30 p.m. Meet Your Teacher in the Classroom
- August 28th - 6:30-7:00 p.m. and 7:00-7:30 p.m. SK-5th Parent Info Session
- August 28th - 6:30 - 6:45 p.m. JK - PTO Welcome Session in Room 12
- August 28th - 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. Food Trucks Available (North Playground)
- September 3rd - SK- 5th grade - First Day of School
- September 3rd - 8:20 - 9:00 a.m. First Day of School Parent Celebration
- September 6th - JK - First Day of School
- September 10th - Picture Day
- September 12th - 6:30 p.m. - First PTO Meeting of the 2019 - 20 School Year
- September 24th - 4:00-8:00 p.m. - First Dine Out at Five Guys - Mayfair
- September 26th - McKinley Mile
Volunteer Opportunities
McKinley Auction
We are seeking a volunteer(s) to lead the Auction Committee. Please consider being part of this exciting fundraiser.
Green Team
One volunteer is needed to lead the Compost/Green Team initiative. Duties include: organizing monthly meetings, parent volunteers, promoting composting program to parents and the school district and assisting with green team projects.
Destination Imagination
Looking for a parent to coordinate meetings, parent volunteers, competitions and act as a liaison between DI International and local representative.
SK Lunchroom Volunteers
During the first few weeks of school we will need parent volunteers to help the SK students at lunch time. If you have a child entering SK, you will be receiving an email soon with more information.
Please contact Maura Riordan for more information.
Classroom Parent Volunteer Sign Up
Room parent assignments will be posted on August 28th along with the class lists.
BACK TO SCHOOL CELEBRATION AUGUST 28TH
New Family Mentor Program
A few years ago PTO started a new McKinley initiative with the goal of welcoming new families to the school as well as providing a resource for information and questions throughout the school year. Back, by popular demand, through the New Family Mentor Program, we are excited to be connecting new families with McKinley families again this year!
If you are a new McKinley family and are interested in being paired with a veteran McKinley family, but have not yet signed up, click HERE.
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL PARENT CELEBRATION
MCKINLEY MILE
Mark Your Calendar for Upcoming Dine Out Dates
We already have three Dine Out dates for your calendar! Please support McKinley by patronizing the following businesses on these dates and telling them you are there for the McKinley fundraiser. We really appreciate your support and hope to see you there! -Dana Wurzburger
Tuesday, Sept 24th 4-8 pm, Five Guys in Mayfair Mall (2500 N Mayfair Rd #320 Wauwatosa)
Thursday, October 17th all day, Jose’s Blue Sombrero in the Village (7615 W State St Wauwatosa)
Tuesday, October 29th 4-8 pm Chipotle on Center and Mayfair (2711A North Mayfair Rd Wauwatosa)
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.
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