McNear PTA Newsletter
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GREETINGS McNEAR FAMILIES
We had a great PTA meeting on Monday, in which we were able to approve funds for a new rug for the kindergarten room, and some seed funding for what should be really impactful group for parents of students with ADHD. We also heard about some great progress that has already been made towards organizing April's Wish Benefit; we just need a core group of volunteers to help put it together. If you'd like to learn more, join us at Taps on Wednesday October 23rd for the kick-off meeting. We had one parent step up to take on the organizing of teacher and staff appreciation activities, and are just looking for someone to manage or co-manage the always-fun Elders Day. Let me know if you're interested!
See you at school!
Neil
FALL PTA MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
Between October 1st and 31st, the class with the highest percentage of parent/guardian PTA Membership will win a Cal Skate Pass and a scoop of ice cream from Baskin Robbins Petaluma for each child in the class.
If you haven't enrolled yet, click the button below.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NO SCHOOL OCT 14TH - STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY
Monday, Oct 14, 2019, 08:00 AM
No School
PLEASE BE KIND
Thank you so much for keeping kids safe and the flow moving forward.
READING GARDEN
Thank you!
JOG-A-THON
The 10th Annual McNear Falcon Jog-A-Thon is Friday, October 18th. This is the PTA's first major fundraising effort of the year and we need everyone's help to make it a success! The funds raised go directly towards programs such as Performing Arts, Garden, MASC (McNear Art & Science Center), After School Enrichment, Back to School BBQ, Harvest Festival and so much more!
No donation is too small!
We have some exciting incentives this year:
- Every student who returns their pledge envelope gets a cool piece of McNear swag
- Every student who raises at least $15 is entered into a raffle to win a special prize
- Top two earning students in each class are entered in a raffle for another special prize
- Top earning student gets to be PRINCIPAL FOR A DAY with Ms. Eichert
- Top two fundraising classrooms receive a class party of their choice
- School wide incentives if we reach or exceed our goal of $30,000
Instructions for getting started and setting up your child’s online profile were in the Oct. 2nd Wednesday Packet. Please Return Pledge Packets No Later Than Friday, Oct. 25th
Contact Brenna at brennayard@gmail.com if you have any Jog-A-Thon questions.
TIDE McNEAR
TIDE (Team for Inclusion, Diversity and Equity) is a community-led group exploring how to make our schools welcoming and more inclusive for all TK-12 students, families, teachers and administrators. What to hear more or get involved? Come to our next meeting!
Note: This is an update from the date announced at the PTA Meeting.
Some of the topics of discussion:
- Teacher Listening Lunches: First one is Oct. 17th
- Survey: Creation & Impending Distribution
- Fall Potluck on Nov. 20th
- January Community Conversation: TBD
- Harvest Festival Activity?
- Website Spanish Translation & ESL Student Services
Community Potluck: “Bringing It To The Table”
Join us November 20th from 6-8pm. Bring a dish that “tells your story”, whether it comes from Grandma’s recipe book or speaks to an important time in your life. This is a chance for our parent community to connect. Childcare provided. Keep an eye out in Wednesday folders for more details.
Contact Kate Sheehy 773-531-2518 if you’d like to get involved in the planning process.
Click Here to Join the TIDE McNear Slack Channel.
Click Here to Listen to a podcast regarding Confronting White Nationalism in Schools.
ANNUAL McNEAR ELEMENTARY HARVEST FESTIVAL
This is a friendly reminder to please bring in your donations for the Harvest Festival raffle baskets. Your child's classroom has been assigned with a basket theme. We understand you are all busy but we are not able to do this without your help. Thank you in advance for your donations!
Here is a list of classroom basket themes:
TK: Sport/Outdoor Fun
K: Build It!
1st Larsen/Wilson: Superhero
1st Aja: Trendy Girl
2nd Garcia: Baker’s Delight
2nd Morelini: Crafty Kid
3rd Durkin: Sleepover/Movie Night
4th Norstad: Camping Adventure
4th Franklin/Santia: Gardener’s Galore
5th Turko: Pampered at Home
5th Heaslet: Family Game Night
6th Lyon/Dowdy: Gift Card GALORE
UPCOMING PTA EVENTS
No School - Staff Development Day
Monday, Oct. 14th
The Jog-A-Thon
Friday, Oct. 18th
Please Return Pledge Packets No Later Than Friday, Oct. 25th
TIDE Meeting
Wednesday, Oct. 21st at 7pm
MASC Room
Wish Benefit Meeting
Wednesday, Oct. 23rd at 6:30pm
TAPS - 54 E Washington Street
Annual McNear Elementary Harvest Festival
Saturday, Oct. 26th from 11am to 2pm
McNear Elementary Blacktop
TIDE Community Potluck: "Bringing It to the Table"
Wednesday, Nov. 20th from 6pm to 8pm