McNear PTA Newsletter
April 6, 2018
FROM THE LIBRARY
Winn Dixie Books
Thank you to everyone who participated in the McNear Reads! Program. If you finished the book, please return your copy of Because of Winn Dixie to the Library. If you aren’t done yet, keep reading and return the copy when you finish.
WISH BENEFIT 2018
Camp McNear, your 2018 Wish Benefit is just TWO weeks away! Here's everything you need to know.
Donations Due April 16
We are still very much in need of auction item donations! In particular we are looking for "pampering" type services such as massage, spa services, nail and hair salon gift certificates, acupuncture, or other wellness services. We could also use a gift certificate for a hotel stay. If you have items outstanding, please deliver them to the office by April 16. This way we can get them online and into the auction brochure. Additionally, if you signed up for an item that you haven't submitted yet, please send a status update (in progress, no longer happening, etc) to Stacey Jennings at staceytma@gmail.com.
For Buy-In Party donations please contact Leigh Felix at lfavret@gmail.com
Volunteers Needed!
We need lots of help to make this event a success. Volunteers who sign up for 2+ hours will receive some awesome Camp McNear swag as a thank you for their time. Check out the sign up today at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a4eaaab2eaaf49-wish
Get Your Tickets, Raffle, & Camp McNear Gear!
There is still time to purchase tickets at the discounted rate of $55. Tickets will be for sale on campus before and after school on 4/6 (afternoon only), 4/11, 4/13 & 4/18. Raffle tickets and Camp McNear swag will also be on sale. Remember ... the week of the event ticket prices will increase to $60, so get yours today at www.biddingforgood.com/wishbenefit/campmcnear
WHAT'S HAPPENING NEXT WEEK
Family Bicycling Workshop
McNear is hosting a Family Bicycling Workshop on Saturday April 7. This workshop is free, but families must pre-register online to be guaranteed a space. The Bike Coalition’s Safe Routes to School Program has developed these workshops (which have taken place all around the county) to teach families how to ride together safely and confidently; they include both skill/safety drills and an instructional ride and take place from 10am-12:30pm. Appropriate for Grade K-8, open to Petaluma families. For more information and to register, visit: http://www.bikesonoma.org/family-bike-workshops/
After-School Enrichment (ASE)
Spring ASE packets went out last Wednesday. Make sure to sign up soon because many classes fill quickly. If you have any questions, contact Toni Phillips at toniphillips37@gmail.com or Jeanne Schroeder at jlschroeder2@vcu.edu.
Performing Arts
Grades 1-3 have been hard at work on their Spring Performance: The Wizard of Oz. There will be two shows open to the public: Friday, April 13 at 7pm and Saturday, April 14 at 1pm. Don’t miss it!
WHAT'S COMING UP
Cinco de Mayo
Join the McNear community for our annual Cinco de Mayo celebration on Friday, May 4. Food will be available for purchase, and entertainment will include the McNear Folklorico dance group as well as our kindergarteners. Sign-up sheets went home this Wednesday; please consider helping out with a donation (water, napkins, plates, desserts, arroz con leche, posole) or helping to set up, break down, or during the event.
PTA Meeting
The May meeting will be on Monday, May 7 at 6:30pm in the Library. We will be voting in our 2018-2019 PTA Board, so come meet our candidates! Childcare will be provided in the Multipurpose Room.
Variety Show
The Variety Show is McNear’s annual showcase of student-performed music, dance, comedy, and theater. This year it will be held on Friday, May 18 with a school performance at 9am and an evening show at 7pm.
This event is open to any student, Kindergarten-6th grade, with a special talent or skill they'd like to share with the school. As always, we are encouraging “variety” by way of song and dance collaboration, parent/music teacher participation, skits, comedy, demonstrations, and movies. Be on the lookout for a packet with details and sign-up information. If they are interested, please encourage your student to start putting their act together now. The more prepared the better the show!
We are also hoping to have four 6th graders to serve as our official emcees and a few 5th and 6th graders to serve as our lighting and stage crew.
Dates for your calendar:
Auditions: 4/24, 3-4:30pm
Coaching Session: 5/1, 3-4:30pm
Mandatory Rehearsal: 5/17, 3-5pm
Shows: 5/18, 9am and 7pm
CONTACT ME!
Please feel free to contact me anytime with questions or comments. To submit an event or announcement to the weekly newsletter, please contact me by Thursday at 12pm.
Korren Farkas
PTA President
mcnearpta@gmail.com