McKinley PTO Newsletter
Where Every Parent Is A Member
August 19, 2019
President's Update
Hello McKinley Families!
Studies show that parental involvement in a child's education is one of the most important factors in raising student self esteem and academic achievement. We realize, however, that each of our families is unique with its own priorities, needs, talents, and time constraints and so we try to provide as many different kinds of opportunities for parental involvement as possible. Throughout the newsletter you will see that we are seeking volunteers for various committee leads, room parents, SK lunch room volunteers and the McKinley Mile. We hope that you consider getting involved in one of the many ways that we have listed below.
New for the 2019-20 school year the PTO will be collecting contributions for Teacher Appreciation and the Directory online. Please see the link below that will take you directly where you can contribute.
If you pre ordered school supplies, they are now available for pick up:
Wednesday, August 21st: 10 am - 2 pm
Thursday, August 22nd: 12:30 - 5:00 pm
Friday, August 23rd: 8:30 - 4:00 pm
Monday, August 26th: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday, August 27th: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
If you have any questions about the upcoming school year or ways you would like to get involved, please feel free to contact us.
Keep enjoying the summer!
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
Directory and Teacher Appreciation Contributions
New for the 2019-20 school year, the PTO will be collecting online for the directory and teacher appreciation contributions.
The directory will contain names/address/phone numbers/email for parents and guardians of your child's classmates. The directory is $8 for one copy and $2 for each additional copy.
The PTO collects contributions from parents to help provide gifts to our classroom teachers and special teachers. The gifts are a great way to say thank you for all their hard work throughout the year. Gifts are typically provided at holidays, birthdays and end of year. The suggested contribution is $25 for one student and $20 more for each additional child. All classroom teacher contributions will be split equally.
Click HERE to make your contribution.
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.
Please contact Maura Riordan for more information.
Room Parents Needed
The following Room Parents are needed in these classrooms:
Room parent assignments will be posted on August 28th along with the class lists.
SK Lunchroom Volunteers
If you have a child entering SK, please let us know if you would be willing to help during lunch (11:05am - 11:30am) the first few weeks of school. Contact Erin Kell if you can help or have any questions.
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
Pre - Ordered School Supplies
If you pre - ordered school supplies, they are now available for pick up:
Wednesday, August 21st: 10 am - 2 pm
Thursday, August 22nd: 12:30 - 5:00 pm
Friday, August 23rd: 8:30 - 4:00 pm
Monday, August 26th: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday, August 27th: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Enter the doors by the office on 89th Street. Call 414-773-1500 to confirm that someone will be available to open the door.
MCKINLEY MILE
"Hard to believe, but the McKinley Mile 2019 is right around the corner. Mark your calendars for September 26th. Volunteers will be needed to help with everything from neighborhood flyer delivery to corner marshals to food set up and beyond. Any assistance you can provide for this McKinley Elementary institution is greatly appreciated! To sign up for an open slot, please go to the McKinley Mile SignUpGenius page and pick a slot that works for you. You will be able to register and pay for this event starting on August 28th at the Back to School Celebration. Registration forms will be available on the 28th, but you can also print out the form in advance HERE and bring it along with your payment. If you have any questions, contact Dave Farwell at mckinleymiletosa@gmail.com.
Green Team Plastic Cap Adventure
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)
Box Top Changes - No More Clipping
Box Tops is changing to fit today's families. The new and improved Box Tops mobile app uses state of the art technology to scan your store receipt, find participating products and instantly add Box Tops to McKinley's earnings online.
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:
September 12th
October 10th
January 9th
March 12th
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