McNear PTA Newsletter
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GREETINGS McNEAR FAMILIES
Each week I wonder whether I'll have anything to write to the PTA membership about, and each week the Falcon community turns up exciting new things! So, let's get to it...
For two years the PTA Board has wanted to focus on diversity and inclusion, so we were so pleased when the TIDE initiative started to form last year, and we were honored to be able to put some funding behind the program. It has really paid off, and this week the TIDE team put on yet another landmark event in which they tackled the tough topic of bullying at a special session on Wednesday evening, with special guest Tarah Fleming. I can't stress enough how important this work is, and I want to thank all the TIDE leadership for their vision and hard work: Paige Green, Laura Barron, Kate Sheehy, Jessica Musallam, Lizzie Walleck and all the other parents who have contributed to the ongoing efforts; thank you all!
Also this week we had a fantastic Wish Benefit Committee meeting. It was amazing to see the breadth of skills and talents represented in the room, and I know that this talented group of moms and dads will put on an incredible event on April 18th. I was especially pleased that the majority of the folks involved represent the next generation of awesome Falcon families, with kids in grades TK through 3rd! If you'd like to be involved, email us at mcnearpta@gmail.com.
See you at school,
Neil
ANNOUNCEMENTS
MASC MEETING
The McNear Art and Science Committee (MASC) is having the first meeting of 2020 on Tuesday, Jan 28 at 7:00pm in the MASC room. We will discuss how the current programs are going and new initiatives that we are hoping to start this year to add to the art and science ecosystem at McNear.
We would love to see some new faces and are looking for some parents to step up for roles both big and small on the MASC committee - please come out! If you have any questions about MASC, please email McNearMASC@gmail.com.
WEST SIDE CHORUS FESTIVAL
We request that all 5th/6th chorus students complete and return the sheet.
UPCOMING PTA EVENTS
McNear Art & Science Committee (MASC) Meeting
Tuesday Jan. 28th at 7 PM
MASC Room
PTA Meeting
Monday, Feb. 3rd at 7 PM
Lincoln's Birthday - No School
Monday, Feb. 10th
Petaluma City Schools Westside Chorus Festival
Wednesday, Feb. 12th from 12 PM - 7 PM
Petaluma Junior High School Gym
Washington's Birthday - No School
Monday, Feb. 17th
Spring Parent Teacher Conferences - Early Dismissals
Monday, Feb. 24th - Friday, Feb. 28th