Originally delivered on 12/14/2023 3:00 pm

SUBJECT: 2023 McKinley PTO Newsletter - Dec. 14

PTO Events Calendar

We have a lot of exciting events coming up this year. Mark your calendars. We look forward to see you all!

PTO Meetings

PTO Meeting - Jan. 4th

Please join us in the McKinley Library at 7pm.

Shout-Outs

Congratulations on a busy and successful holiday shop! Thank you to our committee chair and a group of awesome volunteers! It couldn't happen without you!

Upcoming Events

4th & 5th Grade - Snowball Dance

Tickets

4th and 5th graders are invited for a night of refreshments, DJ, and dancing.

Tickets: $12 - include drinks, soft pretzels, and glow bracelets. Concessions will also be sold at the dance.

Deadline Extended until Friday...students will not get a wristband but they will be able to check in with their name at the door. Please remember that the form needs to be handed in order for them to be able to attend.

Purchase Tickets - Form

Volunteer

Attention all 4th and 5th grade parents the Snowball dance is quickly approaching and we need your help to make the night a success. Please consider volunteering an hour of your time. Click on the link below to sign up.

Volunteer Sign Up

Shop & Earn @ Five Below

Dec. 18 - 24

Looking to do some last-minute shopping? Simply present the flyer below during check out and 10% of the purchase will be donated to the McKinley PTO.

Five Below Fundraising Flyer

3rd - 5th Grade Play

Information Session:

Saturday, Dec. 12th from 10:30a - 12:00p @ McKinley

Please see the attached flyer for more information regarding the school musical for the 2023-24 school year. This year’s school musical is a collaborative production between the McKinley PTO and Rooted Tree Productions and is open to all students in grades 3-5.

Interested students and families are strongly encouraged to attend. If your student is interested (even a little) please complete the registration form below by FRIDAY 12/15. If you are unsure if your student will participate still complete the form to hold a spot.

Flyer & Registration Form

Girls on the Run

3rd, 4th, and 5th grade girl parents!
The enrollment period for Girls on the Run has officially begun. Sign your daughter up for a fun, empowering after-school activity this spring.

https://www.gotrpa.org

A record number of girls have signed up this year and additional coaches are needed! Please consider signing up.

New Coach Information

5th Grade Pretzel Sale

Starting in January!

Preorder to receive a pretzel every Friday. January 5th - May 31st.

Return the form below by Thursday December 21st.

Please note: There will be a limited number of pretzels for sale after school every Friday in the lobby for those who do not preorder pretzels but they will be first come, first serve and there is no guarantee that we will have enough for everyone who wants one. It is preferred that you preorder your pretzels.

All proceeds benefit the 2023-2024 McKinley 5th Grade Class.

If you have any questions please contact Laura Ramsay @ lramsay@gmail.com

Pretzel Order Form

Family Fun Night - Sprinkles Ice Cream

January 11th from 4:00 - 7:00p

Celebrate the new year with old friends! Sprinkles night is back!

We will be giving tickets for a free scoop to each student and sibling who arrives that night!

As always, in order for this event to be a success we need your help. Please consider volunteering for a shift to help distribute tickets. Ice cream will be distributed by our celebrity scoopers (okay, teachers!)

Volunteer Sign-Up

Spirit Wear Shop

Our Spiritwear Website is up and running until January 1!

Order all your favorite McKinley Swag! Your orders will be shipped directly to your home!

Order Here

McKinley Lost & Found

Hats & Mittens & Coats...Oh, My! The Lost and Found is now online.

McKinley Lost & Found - Google Photos

Introducing - SPIKE!

The votes have been tallied and the McKinley Dragon's name is

Spike!!!

Thank you to all who voted!

5th Grade Parents

Calling All 5th Grade Parents!

Fifth grade parents if you are interested in helping this year with the 5th grade fundraising and activities please email us at MckinleyGrade5@gmail.com.

Ways to Get Involved

Volunteer

Volunteer! We have lots of events planned, but we need your help. Any and every little bit counts. Please email mckinleypto@gmail.com or fill out the form here to let us know that you would like to volunteer.

PTO Dues

If you don't have the time to volunteer please consider becoming a member through dues. Dues start at a suggested donation of $20. The funds go toward recognizing our teachers, supporting activities, and providing fun events for the whole family. Pay PTO dues.

Ways to Stay Connected

Become a PTO Member

Dues start at a suggested donation of $20. These funds will allow us to recognize our teachers, support activities, and provide fun events. You can pay your dues here.

Join the Directory

We invite you to visit the McKinley PTO Directory. The directory is the best way to connect so we encourage all families to add or edit their information as soon as possible.

PTO Website

Visit the PTO website for events, updates, and more.

PTO Facebook Group

The PTO has a Facebook group to interact with families and to inform you of fun activities for students, parents and teachers. This will also be a hub to stay up to date on school information.

Become a PTO Member Today!

The PTO is a Non-Profit Organization!

This means that you can write off your PTO dues! Funds collected through dues and fundraising events go directly towards supporting our teachers, student events, and various school clubs. PTO Dues start at the suggested donation of $20.

Please take a moment to update the directory at www.mckinleypto.org/directory-howto with your child(ren)'s current grade and teacher. Thank you!