McKinley PTO Newsletter
Where Every Parent Is A Member
March 26, 2018
President's Update
Happy Monday!
Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for the McKinley Sock Hop Dance last Friday evening. A very special thank you to Angela Stowe and Chuck Schmidt for planning and running this year's event.
The next PTO newsletter will come out Monday, April 9th.
I hope everyone is looking forward to Spring Break! Whether you're traveling or staying home, I wish everyone a fantastic week away from school.
Have a great week,
PTO Dates to Remember
Make sure to put the following dates on your calendar!
- March 30th-April 6th - Spring Break; No Classes
- April 2nd - World Autism Day - Wear Blue
- April 10th - Math Night; 5-7:30 p.m.
- April 27th - High Interest Day
- April 28th - Green Team Textile Drive, 9 a.m. - Noon
- May 9th - Bike to School Day
- May 10th - Last PTO Meeting of the Year
Upcoming Spirit Days:
Every Friday is McKinley Spirit Wear Day (wearing McKinley red counts too)!
Below are a list of specially themed spirit wear days for the year:
- May 4th - Tie-Dye
Math Night Is Back!
Please join us for McKinley's Math Night anytime between 5 and 7:30 on April 10th in the gym! The event will cost $3/person which includes pizza, math games, and giveaways. This will be an opportunity for families to play various age-appropriate math games together, and an opportunity to not worry about cooking dinner for a night :). This year we've teamed up with Mathnasium in Wauwatosa to bring a new and different spin on the event. Please RSVP by 4/6 using the link below, and we hope to see you there!
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/508094EAFA82DA6FA7-2018
- An RSVP is not required to attend but will help us better estimate food orders
EFW Walk/Run T Shirt Sorters Needed
If you can help, please contact Lindsay Stadler @ lindsaystadler@gmail.com
Thank you!
McKinley Elementary is State Chess Champion!!!
Great performances by all - everyone contributed. Special thanks to Mark Seghers who has managed to get this team to state champions in the second year!!! Thanks also to instructors Robin Grochowski and Kyle Jain who taught them so much throughout the year! And thanks to Evan Seghers for helping to analyze losses during the tournament weekend. Thanks also to Jean Hoffman and the McKinley School administration for supporting and accommodating the chess program so many times. Finally, thanks to all the parents who dedicate their time to these tournaments.
Contributors for the state team were Ishaan Pattankar, Max Kuhn, Louis Liu, Charlie Des Plaines, Zach Brunow, Henry Riordan, Connor Dee, Jack Sanders, Marissa Brunow, Darius Lucas, Kate Flint, Henry Rommelfanger, Elliott Engbring, Lukas Marik, Matthew Jaworski, and John Des Plaines.
McKinley Destination Imagination at State Tournament
A special thank you to Mrs Hoffman who traveled to Stevens Point to serve as an appraiser for our team. Your commitment to the students is appreciated.
And thank you to Monica Deluhery who has stepped up two years in a row to bring Destination Imagination to the MCKInley community.
Lost & Found
Please consider stopping by the lost and found rack located in the hallway between the cafeteria and gym to see if anything looks familiar. On Thursday March 29, the remaining items will be taken down, washed, and eventually donated. If your kiddo is missing something, please come take a look!
Community Reminder
Election Day is Tuesday, April 3rd!
Note that this date falls during the district Spring Break. If you will be out of town or otherwise need to plan ahead there are options.
In-person absentee voting for the upcoming election will be held the weeks of March 19 and March 26 at the City Clerk's office. Hours are from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Even though City Hall is closed on March 30th, the Clerk's office will be open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm for absentee voting. Registered voters may also make online absentee ballot requests at https://myvote.wi.gov.
Some voting locations have changed: District 6, ward 16 and 17, (80th west to Menomonee River Parkway south of Center) will now vote at the Grand Hall at Hoyt Park. Ward 18 will vote at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, Voting Room: Community room.
Are you wondering what is on the ballot? There are many Wauwatosa aldermanic districts that are contested.Justice of the Supreme Court, and Statewide referendum to eliminate State Treasurer. You can view a sample ballot at: https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/PreviewMyBallot
McKinley at the Movies!
Please help show your support for our fifth graders and join your fellow McKinley friends and families for a special screening of
A Wrinkle in Time, Sunday, April 8th at 2:00 at the AMC Mayfair Theatre.
Advanced tickets can be purchased by filling out the bottom of the sheet (Click HERE for event flyer) and returning it to the office by Thursday, March 29. Your tickets will be available for pickup in the theatre lobby before the movie starts. You will also receive $2 off all kids packs at the concession stand!
A portion of all money raised will go towards making the fifth graders last day celebration extra special!!
Any questions please email Nicole McCann
Thank you!!
2018 High Interest Day
McKinley’s High Interest Day will be held on April 27th. Information regarding class registration and volunteer opportunities should have come home with your student’s report cards on March 16th. You can also access registration and volunteer information by clicking the following links. Please note that registration forms are due by March 30th. We’re offering a great assortment of classes this year. In addition to several old favorites, we’re excited to offer new selections like Baton, Be Your Own Boss, Escape the Room, Fun Food, Lab Play and Mock Trial.
High Interest Day cannot happen without the help of volunteers. Please complete the volunteer form and return it to school. If you are unable to volunteer during the day, but still want to be part of the fun, please click the link below to sign up to bring baked goods or drinks for the volunteers.
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F0A4BACAF22ABFE3-breakfast2
Attention All Spring Cleaners!
The McKinley Green Team is sponsoring a Textile Drive on Saturday April 28th. People may drop off any unwanted clothing/textiles at the McKinley north playground from 9:00am-noon.
Our partner is Better Earth Textile Recycling (BETR). This company works to bring new life to old clothing by redistributing to people in need throughout the world. In this way, BETR "closes the loop" and keeps discarded textiles out of landfills.
Recycling your textiles is an easy way to help the earth & others too - hope to see you on the 28th!
In addition, please feel free to reach out to any local media contacts you may have in the hopes of widening awareness!
Thank you very much for your assistance,
The McKinley Green Team Students, Jenny Leigh, Stephanie Jaramillo, Liz Daily
EFW Walk/Run Sign Up
The EFW (Education Foundation of Wauwatosa) supports Wauwatosa teachers in creating innovative classroom experiences by funding new and state of the art ideas. Our largest fundraiser of the year is the Walk/Run on the morning of May 5, 2018 at the zoo. Sign up sheets have gone home in Tuesday folders and you can also sign your family up online www.tosa.efw.org. Join hundreds of other Tosa families for a fantastic time for a good cause! Click HERE for the event flyer.
The McKinley Publishing Center Is Back!
Starting this week, every student in 1st through 5th grade can sign up to create a book. Each student who signs up will receive a book packet with all the information and materials needed to create a one-of-a kind keepsake. Students can sign up online using the link below. Volunteers are also needed to type and assemble books. Please visit the volunteer link to sign up. Contact Lori Brandenburg at Crashburg@yahoo.com with any questions.
Book Sign Up, Click HERE.
Volunteer Publishers & Typists Sign Up, Click HERE.
Safe Routes to School
Important Crossing guard update:
Have you seen a crossing guard go above and beyond? Or, have there been issues at your corner (crossing guard not there, on cell phone, not going to middle of road to stop card, smoking, etc.)? Crossing guard feedback needed— both positive and negative.
There is now a new method to report. The city has created an email address for any communications about the crossing guards. You can email or text Sarah Lerand, sjlerand@yahoo.com or 414-841-3576 the location and feedback and/or the city at crossingguards@wauwatosa.net. If you include Sarah, McKinley SRTS coordinator she can also follow up to be sure the issue is addressed.
Thank you for helping to ensure our students safety walking and biking to school.
News from Wauwatosa SOS
Here is a link to important information about School safety measures. Please take a look and follow the link to contact your elected representatives about your views on School safety measures.
WI Chiefs of Police Call for Comprehensive School Safety Measures
http://www.WisconsinNetwork.org/blog/police-chiefs-call-for-school-safety
On the April 3 election, voters statewide will be asked whether they wish to eliminate the office of the State Treasurer. This move would have significant impact on public schools and libraries, and could jeopardize over one billion dollars in funding that reaches schools through the Common School Fund, as well as funding for the Normal School Fund and the State Trust Fund Loan Program. Learn more about the broad impacts of this measure and find out how this impacts local schools: http://wp.me/p8lbfJ-mr.
Show Your McKinley Elementary Pride Wherever You Go!
McKinley Elementary Bumper Magnets Only $5!
Proceeds of the sale go to support McKinley programs and projects.
McKinley Elementary PTO
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.
For more information about how you can become involved in PTO efforts, contact Lindsay Stadler lindsaystadler@gmail.com
Office Max / Office Depot Fundraising
This year Office Max/Office Depot stores are offering local schools the opportunity to partner in a fundraising activity. 5% of all qualifying purchases made by parents or teachers for the entire year will be donated to the school in the form of a merchandise credit. McKinley's master ID # is 70113794. For more information, visit http://www.officedepot.com/a/content/back-to-school/5percent/