McKinley PTO Newsletter
Where Every Parent Is A Member
January 21, 2020
Presidents' Update
Hello McKinley Families,
We hope you were able to enjoy the long weekend filled with family, friends and lots of fun!
Thank you Monica Deluhery for first organizing the lost and found, then collecting, washing and donating all the items that were not claimed.
Dana Wurzburger, thank you for organizing yet another successful Dine Out at MOD Pizza. Don't forget to attend the next Dine Out on Thursday at Corner Bakery! Corner Bakery will be donating 20% back to our school when you tell them you are with McKinley!
In this edition of the PTO newsletter look for more information about:
- Next Dine Out - Thursday, January 23rd
- EFW Black and White Gala
- 5th Grade Celebration Fundraiser
- Teacher Treat Sign Up
See you soon at the Winter Sing!
Kayla Merker and Mike Hansen
Important Dates to Remember
Make sure to put the following dates on your calendar
- January 21st - SK-3rd Winter Sing and Bake Sale
- January 23rd - Corner Bakery Dine Out - All Day
- February 4th - 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. - Parent Listening Session
- February 8th - EFW Black & White Gala 6:00 p.m.
- February 13th &18th - 4:30 - 8:00 p.m. - Conferences
- February 17th - No School JK - 12 and Saz's Dine Out
- 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 - Family Fun Fest
Corner Bakery Dine Out - This Thursday!
Thanks for everyone who came out for the MOD Pizza event last week! Please consider joining us at the following Dine Out events coming up and make sure to tell them you are there for McKinley. Thanks for your ongoing support! -Dana Wurzburger
Thursday, January 23rd all day Corner Bakery at 11500 W. Burleigh Street in Wauwatosa (Mayfair Collection) will be donating 20% back to our school when you tell them you are with McKinley!
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!
EFW Black and White Gala
Please consider supporting the EFW by attending this year's Black and White Gala.
- Since 1990, the EFW has funded 393 grants totaling more than $831,000
- For the 2019-2020 school year, the EFW has awarded $60,623 to implement 16 grants benefiting the students in our district
This year's event will once again be held at the Milwaukee County Zoo's Peck Welcome Center on Saturday, February 8th, from 6pm-11pm. There will be silent and live auctions, a 50/50 raffle, and more. Dinner will be catered by Chef Jack's and music will be provided by DJ Ku Mays. You can register at www.tosaefw.org/black-white-gala.
McKinley's own Mrs. Wendland was awarded a grant this year and will be recognized at the gala.
Hope to see you there!
Support the 5th Grade Celebration
Sunday, February 23 - Pizzeria Piccola - 11am - 9pm - 25% of sales will be given back to go toward McKinley’s 5th Grade Celebration. Can’t dine out? Frozen pre-orders on pizzas and soup will be taken.
Click HERE for more information.
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