McKinley PTO Newsletter
Where Every Parent Is A Member
December 16, 2019
Presidents' Update
Dear McKinley Families,
Warm holiday greetings to the McKinley School Community. It's hard to believe that 2019 is coming to a close! The PTO is delighted to continue to play an integral role in the school, this, however, could not be possible without awesome volunteers like you!
Whether you served as a book fair volunteer, or helped with the Secret Holiday Workshop, Keepsake Night, McKinley Mile or baked treats for the bake sale, helped to provide treats/dinners for the teachers and staff during conferences, supported the dine out fundraisers, purchased McKinley Spirit Wear, or attended the PTO meetings, every aspect of what you do, embody the very spirit of our PTO.
A special thank you to Lori Brandenburg for coordinating a very successful bake sale last week, which raised nearly $500!
Two Important Items:
1) Any items left in the lost and found after December 21st will be donated to a local service agency, so take a look this week.
2) If you have an hour or two to spare, consider helping hang our children's art throughout the school. Please contact Jenny Leigh directly and let her know your availability.
In this edition of the PTO newsletter look for more information about:
- Lost and Found
- Bake Sale Thank You
- MOD Pizza Dine Out
- Next PTO Meeting
- Teacher Treat Sign Up
Thank you all for your continued support of the McKinley PTO.
Have a wonderful holiday season!
Kayla Merker and Mike Hansen
Important Dates to Remember
Make sure to put the following dates on your calendar
- December 23rd - January 1st - No School JK - 12
- January 9th - PTO Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
- January 14th - MOD Pizza Dine Out - All Day
Lost and Found
With all the upcoming holiday classroom parties and winter concert, please take a moment to peruse the lost and found just outside the cafeteria. The early winter weather seems to have nearly doubled the number of lost items. Many boots, gloves, jackets, hoodies, etc. Please take a look by Winter Break starting on December 21 as the items will be collected shortly thereafter and will be washed and donated to a local social service agency.
Bake Sale Was a Success!
THANK YOU McKinley Bakers and Treat Makers! Due to your generosity, the PTO had a very successful bake sale during the 4th/5th Grade Winter Concert on Friday. We raised nearly $500! Your efforts are greatly appreciated. A special THANK YOU to Monica Deluhery, Katie Farwell and
Terri Holzen for donating their time. It takes several pairs of hands to set up and clean up quickly and efficiently, and you can always be counted upon to help out. Thanks again! - Lori Brandenburg
Next Dine Out January 14th
Thank you again to Ruby Tap (owned by a McKinley family!) for hosting our last Dine Out for this calendar year but please save the upcoming 2020 dates. Thanks for your support and Happy Holidays! Dana Wurzburger
Tuesday, January 14th all day MOD Pizza in the village will donate 20% back to McKinley when you let them know you are there for the fundraiser. Come get some pizza to support McKinley!
Friday, March 13th during their business hours (7 am - 3pm) that day Miss Molly’s Cafe and Pastry Shop on center and Swan will graciously donate 20% of sales that mention McKinley back to our school! This is a new restaurant for us for Dine Out. Before work or if you are off Friday come and grab some coffee, pastry, or a meal to benefit our school and let them know you are there for McKinley.
January 9th at 6:30 p.m.
Teacher Treat Sign Up
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:
January 9th
March 5th
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