McNear PTA Newsletter
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HELLO FALCON FAMILIES!
Three weeks to go! Yes, the end of the school year is fast approaching, and with it the end of distance learning, for now. It's a little scary to be heading into the summer with no idea what our kids are going to be doing for those ten weeks, but remember you're not alone. We're all in this very strange holding pattern for now. The most important thing we can do right now is follow all the guidelines for staying safe and healthy, so we can start to return to a slightly more normal way of life.
Speaking of "normal", it was so nice to welcome everyone to Monday's PTA meeting. The Zoom meeting featured some new faces, spouses and kids, and everyone got a chance to catch up with PTA news. The biggest news was the presentation of our financial statements, along with an analysis of what we're looking at for the next school year. I'll be honest: things are going to be tight. We want to continue to augment the academic experience of every student, but we're going to have far less resources to do that. That's why every dollar in our fundraising drive counts. Read on below to see why that is especially true this week.
Stay safe and healthy,
Neil.
A BIG MATCHING GRANT! WE'VE GOT FIVE DAYS!
We have until 11:59pm on Tuesday to add $3,000 to our fundraising total. Right now, we're at $16,325, so our goal will be $19,325. If you haven't yet made your pledge, this is the weekend to do it - we don't want to miss out on this opportunity to make a big step forward in our fundraising.
SPRING FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN UPDATE
We had a few key donations come in this week, and are just about halfway to our fundraising goal, with 20% of families having contributed. As of right now, we'll be able to fund the student advisor role through to about January next year.
A number of grandparents have helped with donations, so make sure to reach out to your extended family and friends. And don't forget company matching. If your company does donation matching, make sure to utilize that benefit! Let us know if you need help with things like our 501(c)3 form, EIN. or W9 forms - email mcnearpta@gmail.com
YEARBOOK EARLY-BIRD PRICING CLOSES TODAY
Today is the last day to save $5 on the 2019-2020 yearbook, and to guarantee your copy. The yearbook goes to print today, and everyone who has ordered through the end of the day will get a copy. We always order extras, but make sure you don't miss out!
You can order by filling out the form here: https://form.jotform.com/201075246101137
PTA BOARD UPDATE
President: Sue Spaulding (Maija: 4th, Anja: 6th)
Executive Vice-President: Dave Felix (Isabelle, 2nd)
Treasurer: Cyndy Shafer (Derek: 2nd)
Treasurer (Teacher Supply Fund): Jessica Valdez (Jose, 6th; Pablo, 3rd; Mauricio, 1st)
Secretary: Ashley Oakley (Malani, 2nd)
VP Fundraising: Monica Thomas (Oliver, 3rd)
Co-VP Membership: Alisha Wilson (Ruby: 2nd, Dylan: K)
Co-VP Membership: Kara Sherrill (Tyler: 2nd, Ellie: K)
Historian: Leah Martinez (Lucia, 1st)
It is especially exciting to see that so much of the Board is comprised of parents with kids in the younger grades, safeguarding the future of the PTA for years to come!
UPCOMING DATES
Last Day of School
Friday, May 29th