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GREETINGS McNEAR FAMILIES
It was so much fun and so inspiring to attend the Jog-a-Thon last Friday! Watching our fearless Falcons dig deep to get their laps in was awesome, and there was a terrific level of parent support the whole day, keeping the energy high. It was another reminder of what a special community we have here at McNear! So now it is time to celebrate, with the annual Harvest Festival tomorrow, from 11am-2pm. This event is fully-funded by the PTA, to provide an opportunity for all of McNear to have some fun and celebrate the change of seasons.
I hope to see you there!
Neil
ANNOUNCEMENTS
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE HARVEST FESTIVAL
We still need a lot of volunteers to make this event happen. Shifts are all short enough that volunteers still have plenty of time to enjoy the festival with their families, but without more help we won't be able to deliver all the fun activities that we're planning.
JOG-A-THON PACKETS DUE!
Pledge Packets are Due Today - Friday, Oct. 25th!
This year's Jog-a-Thon was once again a great success! As of Thursday morning we had already raised more than $20,000 just in online donations! That's a great chunk of the $30,000 goal. To reach the goal, we'll want to make sure that everyone turns in their cash and check donations as soon as possible. It's also not too late to get extra online donations; reach out to those family members and friends you might have missed and tell them about how great your students did!
The highest pledge earners will be announced at the next school assembly.
Many, many thanks to the army of volunteers who helped, and especially to Brenna Yard and Ashley Oakley who led the efforts.
SAVE THE DATE: "BRING IT TO THE TABLE" FALL POTLUCK
Let’s gather with a feast and transform the Multi into our community dining room! Bring a dish to share that tells your story, be it your great-great grandmother’s secret recipe or a meaningful tradition you have discovered along the way. This is an event for our adult community to break bread together; childcare will be provided. Keep an eye out for details and RSVP info in the next Wednesday folder.
“Bring it to the Table” Fall Potluck
Wednesday, November 20th in the Multi 6PM-8PM
To get involved, contact Kate Sheehy at sheehyk8@gmail.com or
check out sign-up genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E49A9AA2FAB9-mcnear1
The next TIDE McNear Meeting is November 12th at 5PM in the Library.
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!
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.
LOST AND FOUND
Thank you!
PLEASE BE KIND
Thank you so much for keeping kids safe and the flow moving forward.
READING GARDEN
Thank you!
UPCOMING PTA EVENTS
The Jog-A-Thon
Please Return Pledge Packets No Later Than Friday, Oct. 25th
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
Blacktop
PTA Meeting
Monday, Nov. 4th at 6:30pm
Fall Performing Arts Performances
Thursday, Nov. 7th - Saturday, Nov. 9th
Veterans' Day - No School
Monday, Nov. 11th
TIDE Meeting
Tuesday, Nov. 12th at 5pm
Library
Fall Parent Conferences - Early Dismissal
Tuesday, Nov. 12th - Friday, Nov. 22nd
TIDE Community Potluck: "Bringing It to the Table"
Wednesday, Nov. 20th from 6pm to 8pm
Multi
Elders' Day
Friday, Nov. 22nd
Fall Break - No School
Monday, Nov. 25th - Friday, Nov. 29th