McKinley PTO Newsletter
Where Every Parent Is A Member
April 14, 2020
Presidents' Update
Hello McKinley Families,
We hope that you had a few enjoyable days off with your family and were able to get out and enjoy some sunshine. During this time of what it feels like to be just "surviving", any bit of sunshine, fresh air and exercise can help the moods and dynamics immensely.
Perhaps you've had some time to think about ways to get involved and give back, if so, we would like for you to consider joining the PTO Board. We have the following positions available:
-Treasurer
-VP of Committees
-Corresponding Secretary
If you're remotely curious, please reach out to us and we would be happy to answer any questions that you may have.
In this edition of the PTO newsletter look for more information about:
-Teacher Portraits Submission Date Extended
-PTO Board Positions Available
-Pop - Up Food Pantry
We continue to be grateful for the amazing teachers and staff, as well as the entire McKinley Community.
Make the best of your week.
Kayla Merker and Mike Hansen
Teacher Portraits Submission Date Extended
Hello McKinley Families! I hope you are all doing well. Just want to reach out with a big THANK YOU to all parents and guardians of McKinley's children. I have so much gratitude for all that you are juggling and struggling with during this safer at home event. I think I speak for all teachers when I say, WE appreciate it greatly! We know these times are not easy for you.
I have always found art is a process that keeps my mind at ease, no surprise! And I hope it's the same for you. For those of you who have worked hard on teacher portraits THANK YOU. They are just beautifully touching.
The teachers are going to love and appreciate them so – SO much. Due to the great response and desire to include all of you, we are extending the deadline to April 20th. If your child has already done one portrait, feel free to do a second drawing of a different teacher! Continue sending photos of the portraits to Corey Boldt @ corey.boldt@kw.com.
Miss you all. Jenny Leigh
PTO Board Positions Available
Thank you for considering! Kayla and Mike
Pop - Up Food Pantry
McKinley Food Pantry Update!
Please keep donating. McKinley keeps getting feedback from members of our community that the food pantry is greatly appreciated and utilized locally. When you pass Sendik’s please pick up a couple of extra items to add to the box on the corner of 90th and Meinecke.
Tosa Community Food Pantry at Mt. Zion church will accept food donations on Saturdays from 10-11. If our volunteers could check the box on Fridays. If there are more than about three bags of food in the box please bring donations to the Tosa community food pantry or any food pantry.
Thank you volunteers! (Updated dates)
Mary Ellen Nash 4/17
Diane Roznowski 4/24
Corey Boldt 5/1
On deck, Erica Willems, Robyn Vining, Barb Goodman Holtz, Maura Riordan, Terri Holzen, Bonnie Lee, Lisa Williams
Thank you community.
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