McNear PTA Newsletter
April 27, 2018
WISH BENEFIT
Farewell Campers! We hope you enjoyed your time at Camp McNear ... your 2018 Wish Benefit. Our numbers are still rolling in and we are excited to share a grand total with you all very soon! Here are your post-event updates. Please note the online auction (buy-ins and signboard) close MONDAY, APRIL 30th!!!
BUY-IN PARTIES STILL AVAILABLE! (Online Now! Closing Mon, April 30!)
We still have a few spots open for the following parties. You can purchase your "tickets" for these events online at www.biddingforgood.com/wishbenefit/campmcnear
(NOTE: Click on the "BUY TICKETS" button to access the buy-in parties.)
· Mom's Night Out (1 spot) - Date TBD (Fall)
· Beerfest (52 spots) - 9/22/18
· Tapas, Tarot and Tequila - McNear Moms (9 spots) - 11/3/18
· Taste of McNear (7 spots) - 8/25/18
· Dad's Poker Night (6 spots) Date TBD (Fall)
· Vodka Infusion Party (7 spots) -10/13/18
· Volksmarch Wine Hike (1 spot) - Date TBD - Feb 2019
Signboard Auction (Online Only - Closing Mon, April 30!)
Have you ever wondered how people get their kid's birthday listed on the signboard in the front of school? It's not a secret, and yet every year people miss the boat. Don't let that be you! Basically, the signboard is auctioned off week-by-week through the Wish Benefit. Hop on and bid for the week(s) you want to now! You will be contacted to finalize your messaging at a later date.
https://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/item/browse.action?auctionId=312807387&grouping=ALL
Camp McNear Gear
Did you miss out on purchasing Camp McNear hats, mugs, or tote bags? We have a limited supply left! Contact Sarah Shah at sarahbjohnson@gmail.com with your order.
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
This event requires the help and talents of so many people. We really couldn't have pulled off this night without your help. If we missed anyone here, please let us know so we can thank you next week. NOTE: Volunteers should have received a Camp McNear Tote Bag as a thank you for your time. If you didn't receive one, please stop by the office to pick yours up!
Event Volunteers
(ticket sales, check-in, camp store, set-up, clean-up, check-out, auction)
Eva De Lucia-Zeltzer
Kristin Richman
Tiffany Matley
Jed Arian
Didi Stradiota
Scott Schafer
Neil Smith
Michael Atiyeh
Joe Stern
Bill Sanders
Mike Saidel
Neil Shah
Kristin Nelson
Judy Pasdach
Brian Pasdach
Eric O'Connor
Tessa O'Connor
Rachael Newman
Jessica Valdez
Amy Brewer
Jaush Brewer
Sonia Detels
Ramsey Musallam
Maria Gallindo
Jim Sweeney
Ryan Eames
Camille Bossenberry
Jon Dole
Sam Tucker
Michael Chessey
Morgan Filler
Heather Brooks
Terry Griffin
Marc Johnson
Lyndsay Sanders
Staci Stern
Colleen Chavez
Carli Merrill
Pam Baland
Christy Giambastiani
Melissa Zentner
Class Project Volunteers
Grade TK - Renna Salazar and Carli Merrill
Grade K - Linsey Larimore
Grade 1 - Pam & Steve Balland and Catherine Sky
Grade 2 Sharp - Rachael Newman/Heather Jennings and Melissa Zentner
Grade 2 Garcia - Ryan & Shondra Eames and Tanner Boeger
Grade 2/3 - Dana Morelini
Grade 3 Elliot - Laurie Thompson
Grade 3 Durkin - Shaun Clivio
Grade 4 - Eric Norstad
Grade 4 Franklin - Robin Jensen
Grade 5 Heaslet - Carol Donahue & Helen Anderson
Grade 5 Turko - Jennifer Cuneo & Cathy Epstein
Grade 6 Lyon - Heather Jennings
Grade 6 Dowdy - Anne Diggs
2018 Wish Benefit Committee
Kelly Valera (Chair)
Leslie Buerger
Stacey Jennings
Dorothy Fox
Nicole Pattison*
Katie Powers*
Margo Tucker*
Leigh Felix*
Shondra Eames
Heather Jennings
Carrie Messner *
Heather Mackin*
Brenna Yard *
Megan Atiyeh
Jodie Moore*
O'Meara Cover
Robindra Unsworth *
Alisha Wilson*
Sarah Shah
*New to the Wish Benefit Committee this year.
If you enjoyed your 2018 Wish Benefit, why not consider joining the team for 2019? The committee begins meeting in the fall and we LOVE having new members to bring their fresh ideas and talents to the group. Remember - this committee isn't just for the ladies ... McDads are welcome too! Contact Sarah Shah at sarahbjohnson@gmail.comif you'd like to be on our contact list for next year.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Open Committee Chair Positions
WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Folklorico Dance Group
Cheer on McNear’s Folklorico dance group at tomorrow’s Eggs & Butter Day Parade. They’ve been practicing for the past 4 months and are excited to show off all their hard work. They will also perform at next Friday’s Cinco de Mayo celebration.
Cinco de Mayo at McNear
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.
WHAT'S COMING UP
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.
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