Kickoff PTO Night!
Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 9 at 6:30 PM in the library.
Let’s start the year strong!  Come meet fellow families, share ideas, and get involved!

Light refreshments and drinks provided. 

McKinley’s annual Book Fair is back! Start the year with some new books, and help to support our school library at the same time!

Shop online from September 15-October 3! Visit bit.ly/mkbookfair25 to browse suggestions from our school librarian, pre-order the next book in your student’s favorite series, or search for your next read! A portion of all purchases comes back to support our school library (10% of in-person sales and 20% of online sales).

Please see the attached flyer for more information and contact our librarian, Ms. Strohecker, with any questions at LaurenStrohecker@abington.k12.pa.us. 

Happy reading, and thank you for your support!

Attention 5th grade parents!!!! 

For anyone who would like to help with 5th grade fundraising, events and planning please email us: mckinleygrade5@gmail.com 

Stay up to date with the latest events, fundraisers and sig ups by visiting the 5th grade section of the PTO Website at https://www.mckinleypto.org/5thgradecommittee.

PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM  AT THE LINK BELOW AND RETURN TO SCHOOL BY WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 17th!

Making History Since Day One - 5th Grade Fundraising Form

Together, we can ensure that ALL our kids have a great year. McKinley has H.E.A.R.T! 

-Katie Mecca, Michele Ganas, Brenda Corey and The 5th Grade Committee

From October 1–15, each 5th grade class will compete to see who can collect the most. Click the link below for details on Penny Wars, other 5th grade events, and ways to get involved.

Fundraiser & Events link

McKinley Drama Club

We're excited to see so much interest in this year's McKinley musical: Willy Wonka Jr.! 

Please visit the Drama Club page for important audition information, play information and the link to sign up. Signups closed this Sunday, September 28th. 

The Zoom link for last Thursday's parent meeting has been posted under "Willy Wonka Jr. Info" on the Drama Club page.

Questions? Please contact mckinleydramaclub370@gmail.com 

Calling all garden helpers!! 

We've been hearing from students that they're enjoying class visits to the garden, and recess visits will begin this week! Now, it's time to make sure we're preparing the garden for the Fall. 

We have two clean up dates coming up: Sat Oct 4th, 1p-4p and Sun Oct 12th, 10a-1p!!

If you are able to join us, please RSVP using the links below. Please do not feel like you need to be available the entire time, these time frames are when the garden will be open and a committee member available. Any amount of time you are able to give is helpful and appreciated!

RSVP: Saturday, October 4th    

RSVP: Sunday, October 12th

Clean up dates are open to all McKinley families and community members. If you have an older student looking to fulfill their service learning log, helping in the garden can count! 

Recess visits began this week! Beginning October 1st, students will have the opportunity to visit the garden during recess on Wednesdays. Oct dates are 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, and 10/29. If you are interested in volunteering to help make these visits possible, please sign up here: October recess visits

Please note you must be an approved school district volunteer for recess visits. If you need to complete the volunteer clearance application, more information can be found here: ASD volunteer clearance. If you are interested in volunteering in the garden but are unable to help during these times, please submit your contact info on the PTO volunteer interest page or contact Alex at 215-834-7866.

GARDEN PHOTOS!!