Upcoming PTO Events

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

First PTO Meeting

Thank you all that came out for our first PTO Meeting. Click the link to view the meeting minutes.

Next meeting: Wednesday, November 19th

5th Grade Committee

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

Penny Wars is here!

Yesterday was the last day of Penny Wars! Click the link below for the Winning class & the $$ Raised!! They will get a pizza party!

Fundraiser & Events link

2025-2026 PTO Meeting Schedule

McKinley Spiritwear

Time to show your Dragon pride! The PTO offers 2 easy ways to get your gear:

1. Quick Gear (Turnaround less than 2 weeks!) - in house offering including shirts, blankets, bottles, stickers & more. Available all school year!

2. On-Demand Pre-Order: October 17-27 only. Items include sweatshirts, leggings & more, which we normally don't keep in house.

Shop now & show your school spirit!

McKinley Drama Club

McKinley Drama Club

If your child signed up for and/or auditioned for the play, but you have not received the email communications regarding casting and rehearsals, please contact us right away at mckinleydramaclub370@gmail.com.

Should your child choose not to participate, please let us know!

We have almost double the amount of students participating in the play this year! We love the excitement - but we need more help. Please visit the Drama Club page for the sign up link to help. We CANNOT do it without your help.

Please remember that current clearances must be present to volunteer. See link:

https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3428/Abington/3096752/Clearance-Instructions-Volunteers_12-21-2023.pdf

Don’t forget to join us on Band! https://band.us/n/a3a8A5c7u2169

Thank you to everyone who supported the Drama program by ordering from Bloombox!

Volunteer Interest Form

HEART CART VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Help out with the HEART Cart — where we reward students for showing Honesty, Excellence, Awareness, Respect & Teamwork!

A little time = big smiles

Sign up or get more info: heartMcK@gmail.com. Let’s show love to the kids showing HEART!

Committee Information

The PTO offers so many fun events and incentives for students all year long! Check out the committee information on our website to find the best fit for you to get involved and volunteer at your child’s school—it’s a rewarding (and fun!) way to give back.

Click THIS LINK to find out more & to join the fun!

Garden Updates: October Clean Up Dates and Recess Visits

Garden Updates: Fall Clean Up and Recess Visits

Fall Clean Up

Thank you to all who came out this past weekend, we were able to get a lot of great work done with your help. In November, we'll be putting down mulch to prepare for cooler temperatures. Our November clean up date is Sunday, November 2nd from 10a-1p.

If you are able to join us, please RSVP using the link 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: Sunday, November 2nd

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

Students have the opportunity to visit the garden during recess on Wednesdays. The remaining Oct dates are 10/15, 10/22, and 10/29. November dates are 11/12 and 11/19. If you are interested in volunteering to help make these visits possible, please sign up below:

November recess visits - just opened!

October recess visits - spots still available on 10/22 & 10/29!

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!!

Join McKinley's Virtual Lost & Found Google photo album. This album is updated weekly with pictures of every item in the Lost & Found. Comment on the photo to claim your student's item and it will be returned to them.

Please remember to label all hoodies, jackets, water bottles, and lunchboxes! Any labeled items are quickly returned to students. Unclaimed items will be donated at the end of the month. Thank you!

Our family-friendly fall events are coming up soon!

Scarecrow Night – Thursday, 10/24
Bring the whole family for a fun evening of creativity, teamwork, and fall festivities as we build scarecrows together!

McKingo – Thursday, 11/14
A favorite for all ages! Enjoy a night of bingo, prizes, and community fun with your McKinley friends and families.

Mark your calendars and save the dates — you won’t want to miss these fall favorites!

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.

Pay PTO dues!

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!

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