McNear PTA Newsletter
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AND WE'RE BACK!
I hope that the start of the school year is going well for everyone, as you slip back into the familiar routines.
The week kicked off really well, with a welcome event for new families at McNear Park, organized by Kathryn Shedrick. Thank you Kathryn!
Wednesday morning was the usual mix of excitement and trepidation as everyone returned to school. Parents snapped photos of kids, as the #daysarelongyearsareshort hashtag trended everywhere, and parents enjoyed the coffee and pastries after drop-off.
Our next major social event will be the Back to School BBQ on September 6th. This free event is put on by the PTA as a way to get the whole school together to enjoy food, music and fun. More details below.
All of the work to support McNear isn't possible without a thriving PTA membership. If you haven't yet done so, please click the link below to join. Households with two parents should enroll both, and you can even invite other family members such as grandparents to join. There is no commitment apart from the $15 membership fee, and every member gets a copy of the school directory when it is ready in a few weeks.
I hope you can make the most of the wonderful weather this weekend, and that everyone has a great week.
Neil.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
BACK TO SCHOOL BBQ
Please join us on the blacktop Friday, September 6th at 5:30 pm for our annual Back-to-School BBQ prepared by the famous Joey D. This annual FREE event generously sponsored by the PTA includes field games, live music from McNear parents and is a great opportunity to catch up with old friends and meet new ones!
RSVP forms will be included in the Wednesday packet. To be sure we have enough delicious BBQ for everyone, please return your form to the office by Friday, 8/23. You don’t want to miss it!
FALL PERFORMING ARTS (GRADES 4-6)
We are so excited to produce Willy Wonka Jr. this fall! The casting call will take place Thursday, August 22 after school until 5pm in the Multi. Paper information will be coming home in next week's Wednesday packet, however you can register and pay online now at: http://bit.ly/fall19wonka
Rehearsals will be every Tuesday and Thursday beginning 8/27, after school in the Multi until 5pm. The performances will be on 11/8 & 9 and possibly 11/7 (if we double cast).
If you have any questions, please contact Donnie Frank at donniemfrank@gmail.com
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Back-to-School Night
Don’t miss out on this informative night! Parents/guardians come to school WITHOUT KIDS to meet teachers and find out what to expect from the coming year. So book your babysitter!
TK—Thurs August 22 @ 6:00-7:00pm
Kindergarten—Thurs August 22 @ 6:30pm-7:30pm
Grades 1-3— Wed September 4 @ 5:30pm-6:30pm
Grades 4-6— Wed September 4 @ 7:00-8:00pm
(On Sept 4th there will be a 30-minute session in the Multi from 6:30-7pm for Grades 1-6)
Performing Arts Auditions (Grades 4-6)
Thurs August 22nd, after school until 5pm --- Multi
Labor Day Holiday
There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 2.
Welcome Back BBQ
Friday, September 6th, 5:30pm
McNear Blacktop