McNear PTA Newsletter
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GREETINGS McNEAR FAMILIES
This week's extreme heat was another sober reminder that the Fall is a worrying time for all of us in California with the threat of wildfires. With that in mind, I'd like to encourage everyone to make sure they join our Slack workspace. Should we find ourselves confronted with suddenly-changing schedules, having an easy way to communicate quickly with many other parents to line up last-minute playdates or school pickups will be really helpful, especially for families with two working parents. Make sure to click the invite link below. For those that have already joined, and for new folks, a reminder that once you've joined the workspace, join the channel for any classes your kids belong to, as well as any other channels that might be of interest.
Let's all work together on making this a safe and successful Fall, raise some money at Jog-a-Thon, and celebrate at the Harvest Festival. Details for both events are below.
See you at school,
Neil
2019-2020 PTA MEMBER GOAL IS 250!
196 members! We're now equal to all of last year and just 21% from our goal!
If you haven't joined yet, click the link below or grab a form from the office.
Once the School Directory is finalized, all PTA Members will receive their own copy.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
JOIN SLACK
Thanks everyone who joined our Slack workspace. We did run into a small issue where they limit the number of invites that can go out to roughly 2x the number that have been accepted. So, for all of you who have received an invite, please accept it ASAP so we can send out more!
For those who have not yet received one, please sign up using this link instead.
If you have any questions, please email davidfelix@gmail.com
ANNUAL McNEAR ELEMENTARY HARVEST FESTIVAL
When: Saturday, October 26th. 11am - 2pm
Where: McNear Elementary Blacktop
Cost: With your $10 wrist band you have access to: Unlimited Rock Wall climbing, obstacle course, mini golf, photo booth, face painting, cookie decorating, the cake walk, crafts, popcorn and more!
The much loved Bubblemania will be back along with SAFARI ENCOUNTERS with LIVE animals! The McNear Garden will have amazing Harvest Garden Craft tables too!
There will be food for sale: Pozole, Tamales, and the fig rig Food Truck!
COSTUME CONTEST at 12:30. Bring it on!
Don’t forget to bring your family and friends from the community. This is not an exclusive event for McNear families!
The most loved part of the Harvest Festival is the coveted raffle baskets. In your Wednesday folder this week you got the “theme” for your classroom’s raffle basket. Please bring in donations ASAP so we can start assembling the baskets.
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
Don’t hesitate to contact Kristin Richman with any questions
kristincnm@earthlink.net or 707-217-1730
UPCOMING PTA EVENTS
International Walk & Roll To School Day
Wednesday, Oct. 2nd
PTA Meeting
Monday, Oct. 7th at 7pm
Library
The Jog-A-Thon
Friday, Oct. 18th
Please look for Jog-A-Thon packets in the Wednesday Folders on October 2nd. There are several prizes this year, including the chance to be Principal for a Day!
Annual McNear Elementary Harvest Festival
Saturday, Oct. 26th from 11am to 2pm
McNear Elementary Blacktop