McKinley PTO Newsletter
Where Every Parent Is A Member
January 22, 2018
President's Update
Happy Monday!
Please join us tonight from 4-8 p.m. for the Chipotle Dine Out fundraiser at the Mayfair Road location (2711A North Mayfair Rd, Wauwatosa, WI 53226). 50% of in-store sales that mention McKinley during that time-frame will be donated to McKinley. Remember to present your McKinley/Chipotle fundraiser flyer, paper or digital copy, when you place your order. If you misplaced the flyer from last Tuesday's folder, not to worry! You can find a copy of the flyer attached to the the Dine Out article below or on the McKinley Facebook page. Thank you for your support!
Thank you to Nicole McCann for running Family Game Night last Friday night!
In case you missed the Wauwatosa School District email, the Board approved 2018-2019 School Year Calendar has been distributed. The main change to the calendar is the timing of Spring Break. Click HERE to view the the 2018-2019 school calendar.
Have a great week!
PTO Dates to Remember
Make sure to put the following dates on your calendar!
- January 22nd - Chipotle Dine Out Fundraiser, 4-8 p.m.
- February 12th - No School; Staff Development
- February 15th - Angelman Awareness Day - Wear Blue!
- February 15th & 20th - Elementary Conferences
- February 16th - Family Fun Night, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
- February 26th - Winter Walk to School Day
Upcoming Spirit Days:
Every Friday is McKinley Spirit Wear Day (wearing McKinley red counts too)!
Below are a list of specially themed spirit wear Fridays for the year:
- March 2nd - March Madness/Sports Wear
- May 4th - Tie-Dye
Chipotle Dine Out Tonight!
Tonight from 4-8 pm there will be a Dining Out fundraiser at Chipotle on Mayfair Road (2711A North Mayfair Rd, Wauwatosa, WI 53226) for McKinley. They will donate 50 percent of in-store sales that mention McKinley during that time-frame so please consider participating in this fundraiser as this is the highest percentage donation from a restaurant yet! If possible, please remember to bring in the Chipotle flyer or show it on your phone (CLICK HERE). Only in-store purchases will count (not online orders, unfortunately). Thanks for your support of McKinley through these Dining Out events!
Wisconsin Crossing Guard Appreciation Week!
This week is WI CROSSING GUARD APPRECIATION WEEK! Please be extra kind to our 4 crossing guards who help keep our students and their families safe on their walk to and from school everyday. The Safe Routes to School Committee will be giving each crossing guard a gift card, hand warmers and a sweet treat at the end of the week. Consider making cards for your crossing guard, making a point to say thank you or giving them a high five!
The Adult Social Tickets On Sale Next Week!
McKinley Adult Social
March 3rd - 7pm - 11pm
Mount Mary North Dining Hall
The Adult Social Committee (Allison Bardole, Ellen Stabelfeldt & Erin Kell) would like help in adding to the items in this year’s silent auction, raffle and wine pull (new!). If you have any questions, please let us know. To sign up, please click HERE.
Thanks!
Destination Imagination Coin Drive
Another effort to help the Humane Society, we will be holding a drive to collect paper towel and toilet paper tubes for the animals at the Humane Society. This collection will take place February 5-9th. A bin will be outside of the office to collect these items. Thank you for helping!
Bottle Drive Through Monday, January 29th
Will you help us do even more good for our planet?
The Green Team is endeavoring upon the creation of bottle bricks. Bottle bricks are a building material we can easily make from recyclable and non-recyclable materials. In warmer parts of the world, many structures are made using Bottle bricks. The main material we need from you is clean, hard plastic bottles. The 16 oz size will work best, but we may be able to use 2 liters, as well. Think plastic soda bottles. Nothing smaller than 16 oz and no soft or thin plastic bottles, please. Our Bottle Drive will start Monday, January 8th and run through Monday, January 29th. Bottles will be collected by classroom. Please place the bottles in the large plastic bag located in the hallway outside your child's classroom. The class collecting the most bottles will receive a popcorn party as a reward for their work. Any questions, please email or call Ms. Leigh: leighje@wauwatosa.k12.wi.us
414-773-1567
Family Fun Night - Friday, February 16th!
Join us for a night of family fun with tons of carnival games, bounce house and obstacle course, the famous McKinley Messenger Cake Walk, and more! Volunteers make this event possible. More details and sign-up for volunteering can be done online through SignUpGenius HERE.
For food and game ticket pre-orders, please print the Family Fun Night flyer (HERE) and send back to school with payment. Food must be pre-ordered. Game tickets will be on sale the night of the event too.
Hug & Go - Important Reminder!
Appraisers Needed for Destination Imagination Tournament!
McKinley's Destination Imagination teams are at it again! Coming off an amazing first year, this year's teams are working hard to make Friends Everywhere to make an Inside Impact while brainstorming an Unlikely Attraction and trying not to go too Maze Craze-d!! Intrigued? The kids will be presenting all their hard work at the regional Destination Imagination tournament on Saturday February 24 at Muskego High School. The tournament is in need of volunteer appraisers (a kinder, gentler word for 'judges') to help appraise all the teams presenting. It will likely be an all-day commitment. Each school with teams represented at the tournament are encouraged to find appraisers. Interested? Contact Monica Deluhery at monica.deluhery@gmail.com.
5th Grade Career Day Speakers Wanted!
For more information or to volunteer for this year's 5th Grade Career Day, please contact Megan Hambrook @ hambrookm@yahoo.com
Show Your McKinley Elementary Pride Wherever You Go!
McKinley Elementary Bumper Magnets Only $5!
Proceeds of the sale go support McKinley programs and projects.
McKinley Elementary PTO
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.
For more information about how you can become involved in PTO efforts, contact Lindsay Stadler lindsaystadler@gmail.com
Office Max / Office Depot Fundraising
This year Office Max/Office Depot stores are offering local schools the opportunity to partner in a fundraising activity. 5% of all qualifying purchases made by parents or teachers for the entire year will be donated to the school in the form of a merchandise credit. McKinley's master ID # is 70113794. For more information, visit http://www.officedepot.com/a/content/back-to-school/5percent/