McKinley PTO Newsletter
Where Every Parent Is A Member
March 1, 20210
Presidents' Update
We made it to March, where the snow melts, the days are longer, and spring begins.
Look for more information in future newsletters on the following:
-How to participate in a virtual wine tasting with Ruby Tap while supporting McKinley.
-The Shady Lane Greenhouse Fundraiser.
-How you can put a mark on the new McKinley school by sponsoring a paver.
In this edition of the PTO newsletter look for more information about:
- High Interest Day - Help Needed
- Girls on the Run Spring Registration
- Portillos Dine Out - March 9th
- Bicycle Survey
- Amazon Smile
Enjoy the first week of March.
Kayla Merker and Mike Hansen
Important Dates to Remember
Mar 9 - Portillos Dine Out
High Interest Day - Help Needed!
High Interest Day will be Friday, April 30th. Students both in-person and virtually will be able to participate in this year’s High Interest Day. With a limited budget and space to store supplies, donations can easily be made through the HID Amazon list and will be sent directly to Jacki Rynish-Knapp. Amazon.com
Additionally, we are collecting egg cartons and looking for volunteers to help cut fabric. If you have some to donate or could help cut fabric, please contact Jacki Rynish-Knapp (jrynish-knapp@kw.com) or Erin Kell (febz99@hotmail.com). Thank you!!
Girls on the Run Registration
Registration for the spring season of Girls on the Run opens on Monday, March 15th at 9 AM. Girls on the Run is open to girls in grades three through five. Lottery registration runs from March 15th-21st. McKinley GOTR will meet at Hoyt Park, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00-5:15 beginning the week of April 12th. We will offer two teams of 15 girls. There will be a separate team meeting at Hoyt Park on Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:15-5:30. This team is not connected to McKinley and will be open to any girls in our community. It will be led by a different group of coaches. You can find more program information at https://www.girlsontherunsoutheasternwi.org/Program-Registration. Questions, please contact Program Director Kristi Knoedler at kristi.knoedler@girlsontherun.og.
Portillos Dine Out on March 9th!
On Tuesday, March 9th 2021 from 5 pm - 8 pm Portillos at 17685 W. Bluemound Rd. in Brookfield will donate 20% of sales to McKinley but they must show them the fundraising flyer. Click HERE for the flyer. Orders for drive through count, although online and phone orders do not count, unfortunately. ***Portillos said that to tell you that if the drive through line looks long you should know they have been doing this for months and it will move quickly.***
The Corner Bakery Cafe will host McKinley on Monday, March 15th from 7 am - 9 pm on 11500 W Burleigh in Wauwatosa. 20% of sales that day that mention McKinley when checking out will be donated back to our school! Guests ordering online via www.cornerbakery.com for pick up or delivery will enter Coupon Code 659 to tag their order towards the fundraiser.
Save the date for a fundraiser with the Real Good Life in April! All sales made all day on Friday, April 23rd will generate 10% back to McKinley (meals will be available for pick up on either Wednesday April 28th or Sunday, May 2nd). Please visit The Real Good Life to place your order on Friday, April 23rd.
On Thursday, May 13th, 4:00 - 8:00 PM we will team up with Firehouse Subs on Mayfair Road for a Dine Out fundraiser. Firehouse Subs will donate 20% of proceeds to McKinley. Click HERE for the flyer that needs to be presented at check out.
Support Safe Routes by Completing a Survey
If you’ve ever biked in Wauwatosa, the city wants your feedback. The City of Wauwatosa recently applied for Bicycle Friendly Community status from the League of American Bicyclists. As part of their review process, the League wants to hear local bicyclists' experiences and perceptions of bicycling in Wauwatosa.
Support McKinley Elementary Through AmazonSmile
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.
Please plan to attend the PTO Meetings at 6:30 p.m. on the followings date:
March 11th
May 12th
For more information about how you can become involved in PTO efforts, contact Kayla Merker at kaylamerker@gmail.com or Mike Hansen at academymike@gmail.com