McKinley PTO Newsletter
Where Every Parent Is A Member
January 31, 2022
President's Update
Last day of January, we did it, we survived the first month of the year, which means one month closer to summer!
Thank you for participating in last week's MOD Pizza Dine Out and especially to Dana Wurzburger for coordinating. Mark your calendars for February 9th, which is the next Dine Out at Cafe Zuppas. To view the menu, click HERE.
In this edition of the PTO newsletter look for more information about:
- Stock the Teachers' Lounge Challenge
- Super Bowl Food Drive
- High Interest Day Volunteers Needed
- Order Your 2021-22 Yearbook
- Girls on the Run
- Future Dine Outs
Thank you, as always, for being so supportive.
Important Dates to Remember
Feb 9 - Cafe Zupas Dine Out
Feb 10 & 15 - 4:30 - 8:00 PM - Conferences
Feb 14 - No School
Feb 18 - Winter Walk to School
Feb 25 - Trivia Night
STOCK THE TEACHERS' LOUNGE CHALLENGE!
New year, new challenge! Let's show our appreciation for our teachers by bringing in snacks to stock the teachers' lounge. This month, we're asking families from each grade to fulfill items from their assigned category. Let's see how much we can bring in in the month of February!!
JK: Granola bars
SK: Cheese sticks or Babybel
1st Grade: K-Cups/tea bags/hot chocolate packets
2nd Grade: Chips/Popcorn/Pretzels
3rd Grade: Chocolate
4th Grade: Veggies and fruit
5th Grade: Breakfast items (mini muffins, mini bagels, pastries, frozen egg sandwiches, etc)
ANY/ALL Grades: Soda, seltzer, water
Items can be brought directly to the office.
THANK YOU!
Super Bowl Food Drive
High Interest Day Volunteers Needed
High Interest Day will be Friday, April 29th. We are looking for parent volunteers to be presenters for the following activities:
Egg Drop
Kite Making
Gaga Ball
Candy Bouquets
We will provide assistance in preparing presentations and getting supplies.
If you are interested in helping or have any questions, please let us know. Erin Kell (febz99@hotmail.com) or Jacki Rynish-Knapp (jrynish-knapp@kw.com)
Order Your 2021-2022 Yearbook Today!
There's still time to order your 2021-2022 yearbook! Just go to vipis.com to find our school's unique page or click the link below.
- Ordering deadline: April 1st, 2022
- Click here to order: https://www.vipis.com/group/5ad3e909/mckinley-elementary
Girls on the Run Registration
Trivia Night - Friday, February 25th
Kids Trivia Night
Friday, February 25th
6:00 p.m. - Arrival/Table Decorating
6:30 p.m. - First Round of Trivia Begins
8:20 pm - All kids picked up
Event Details:
Kids participate in teams of up to six to answer trivia questions, geared towards varying grade levels, during multiple rounds of emcee led questions. Trivia teams are encouraged to create a name and table theme (think table decorations and costumes).
Registration:
Teams will compete in one of two divisions based on grade level. Teams can be made up of mixed grade levels WITHIN their division:
· Division A - Grades JK-2
· Division B - Grades 3-5
Kids and parents will form their own team of up to six. Every team must register with 1-2 adult team captains who will attend the event with the team. (A max of 2 adults can register with a team)
Prizes for EACH division:
· Prize for the team with the best team name/theme!
· Prize for the team with the most questions answered correctly in each division!
Cost:
$5/child
Registration Deadline:
Advanced registration is required by Friday, February 11th.
Please fill out the registration form on the back of this sheet and submit, along with registration fee, to the McKinley Main Office. Checks can be payable to the McKinley PTO.
Click HERE for the registration form.
Future Dine Out Dates
Thanks to all families who came out for the MOD pizza fundraiser last week! It is appreciated! Here are some upcoming Dine Out Dates for your calendar. Thanks, Dana Wurzburger
Wednesday, February 9th from 4-9 pm Cafe Zupas (8775 W Sura Ln, Suite 108, Greenfield) will host McKinley and give up to 25% back when our school is mentioned. The cafezupas.com and Cafe Zupas App orders (not third party delivery services) count toward the Fundraiser Night when code FUNDRAISER25 is used at check out. If you are ordering in-store between 4-9 pm please let the cashier know that you are there for the fundraiser. This is a new site for us so check them out if you can!
Tuesday, March 15th, Corner Bakery Cafe at Mayfair Collection (11500 W Burleigh St Wauwatosa) will give 20% of all sales back to McKinley when you mention our school. Their hours that day are 7 am- 9pm. Take out, delivery, and pick up all count except with 3rd party delivery apps. Use code 659 at www.cornerbakerycafe.com to order 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 date:
March 10th
May 12th
For more information about how you can become involved in PTO efforts, contact Kayla Merker at kaylamerker@gmail.com or 414.399.3319.