McKinley PTO Newsletter
Where Every Parent Is A Member
June 8, 2020
Presidents' Update
Hello McKinley Families,
WOW - the last week of school!! We did it, we survived a very unusual quarter, one that we will never forget anytime soon, if ever.
This will be the last newsletter for the 2019/2020 school year. We would like to thank all the volunteers who have given their time, donations, treats and support throughout the school year to McKinley. Because of you, the McKinley Community continues to thrive.
Best of luck to all the 5th graders and their families. We are proud of you and will miss you all.
In this edition of the PTO newsletter look for more information about:
- Community Grill at Sendiks - Wauwatosa
- Committee Leader Needed for the 2020-21 School Year
- Virtual Ground Breaking Ceremony
- Shady Lane Garden Center Fundraiser
- New Mentor Program Volunteers Needed
- Order School Supplies Online
- EFW Rush for Education
Have a fabulous summer - have fun - be safe!
See you on August 26th at the Back to School Celebration.
Cheers!
Kayla Merker and Mike Hansen
Important Dates to Remember
- June 11th - Last Day to Order School Supplies Online
- June 12th - Last Day of Classes
- June 26th - Sendiks Community Grill
- August 26th - Back to School Celebration
- September 1st - First Day of School
McKinley Hosting Community Grill at Sendiks
2020-21 Committee Leader Needed
The following committee is in need of leadership to ensure that they remain on the calendar for the 2020-21 school year.
- Book Fair Co-Chair
If you are interested in learning more about the open positions, contact Maura Riordan at riordanmaura@yahoo.com
Virtual Groundbreaking Ceremony
In case you missed it, you can see the official groundbreaking ceremony here.
Support McKinley When You Buy Your Flowers and Garden Supplies at Shady Lane Greenhouses
If you are still buying flowers, plants, bushes and gardening supplies, consider going to Shady Lane Greenhouse. You will be supporting McKinley by shopping at Shady Lane Greenhouse through August 2020. If you mention McKinley Elementary when you check out, Shady Lane will donate 25% of your full-price in-store purchases to the McKinley PTO. Please note that this option does not apply to purchases made with gift certificates.
Questions? Contact Terri Holzen at tmholzen@yahoo.oom or 303-523-5391.
New Family Mentor Program Volunteers Needed
McKinley's New Family Mentor Program connects existing McKinley families with families new to McKinley with the goal of welcoming new families to the school as well as providing a resource for information and questions throughout the school year.
In order to make this program successful, we are in need of veteran McKinley families to volunteer to be mentor families this year. The time commitment is minimal and the impact is lasting. Please consider becoming a Mentor Family by contacting Paige Brown at brownpa@wauwatosa.k12.wi.us
Order Your School Supplies Online
Every year McKinley offers families the option of ordering all of their school supplies online. Especially in our current climate, we feel this will be very beneficial to our families. This is not a fundraiser for McKinley - just something we do to assist our families getting ready for a new school year.
Once again, this year we are partnering with SchoolKidz to offer you a chance to order school supply kits online. The sale is available only online. The sale ends on June 11. You will not be able to order kits after this date. This year supply kits will be sent directly to your home in August.
Order here: www.shopttkits.com Code:94632
Please be sure to order the correct grade level kit for your student - order for the grade level they will be in next year - 2020-2021. You can also order backpacks, lunchboxes, and beverage containers.
When ordering please note the 'components/description' section, which lists additional items the teachers have requested, that might not be available online or that are not required for the entire class.
Please use your child's legal first and last name when ordering - no nicknames.
Contact Charlotte Garder at garderch@wauwatosa.k12.wi.us with any questions.
EFW Virtual Rush for Education
The Education Foundation of Wauwatosa (EFW) will be hosting a virtual Rush for Education event. Normally, the EFW holds a fun run family event as a fundraiser for the yearly grants given to district teachers. Due to the current restrictions, the in person event was canceled.
Please consider supporting the EFW this spring through the virtual Rush for Education event.
Here are the details:
- The Rush for Education will be a virtual event!
- Register by June 15th to be guaranteed a t-shirt and home delivery of student/family packets!
https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Wauwatosa/RushforEducation
- Participate by July 12th!
- Tag EFW at @EFW and use the hashtag #RushForEducation to be featured
- Cost is $15 per person, and includes an event t-shirt and a finish line tape
- Follow EFW on Facebook and Instagram to win prizes
- Visit tosaefw.org to download your own race bib to color!
Thank you! Please email questions to rush@tosaefw.org.
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 date:
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