Scarecrows should be removed on Sunday, November 1st and no later than Monday, November 2nd.  

Your team is responsible for taking down your scarecrow and removing any items/props.  This is not the responsibility of our school custodians.  

Thank you for your cooperation.

Attention 5th grade parents!!!! 

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

Fifth Grade Fundraising Initiative

Attention 5th Grade Parents!

It’s an exciting year for our 5th graders! The 5th Grade Committee is planning and fundraising for all of the special activities that come along with their final year at McKinley.

5th Grade family contributions due by Friday, December 18.

For complete information about 5th Grade activities, dues and payment options, please click below.

LINK HERE FOR PARENT LETTER AND DUES 

Interested in helping with 5th Grade fundraising, events or planning? We’d love to have you!

- Tracy Deromedi, Jen Gaughan, Diana Cooney & the 5th Grade Committee 

1,2,3,4 - We Declare a Coin War!

LINK HERE 

Election Day Bake Sale

Tuesday, November 3rd

5th Grade ONLY:

DONATIONS & VOLUNTEER

$125 Raised at Qdoba! 

Thank you to all who joined us at Qdoba last week. You helped raise $125 for the garden! 

FALL GARDEN CLEAN UP: NOV 8TH, 10a-1pm

As the leaves fall and the temperatures cool, we will begin to prepare the garden for winter. Please consider helping out as you are able! No gardening experience necessary, we will help guide you on what to do. Bring your kids to help or play, this is also a great service learning opportunity for those looking to fulfill service hours. You do not need to stay the entire time, this is the time frame the garden will be open and committee members working on fall prep. Please sign up here so we have an idea of how many helpers to expect! 

RECESS VISITS CONTINUE! The garden is open for student visits during recess on Wednesday through November 18th. Volunteers are needed to make these visits possible! Our students truly enjoy being able to spend time in the garden and it is very special to see them experience the many different joys this space has to offer.  If you are interested in volunteering to help make these visits possible, please sign up here: Fall 2026 Recess Visits 

Photos from this year's recess visits can be found here: 2026-27 Garden Visit Photos

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: https://www.abingtonsd.org/page/volunteers 

Please contact the garden committee at mckinleygarden370@gmail.com if you have any questions.

THANK YOU for your support of the garden. It is appreciated! 

McKinley Garden Committee

McKINGO IS ALMOST HERE! 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Mark your calendars!  Friday, November 13, 2026 — McKingo is almost here!

Be on the lookout for forms being sent home soon with all the details for tickets.

Want to help make McKingo a fun and memorable night for our McKinley families? Volunteers are needed before, during, and after the event! 

 Click the link to sign up and help! Every volunteer makes a difference, so please consider giving some of your time to support this fun McKinley tradition. 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A4FAAAB23A6FE3-66313928-mckingo

Interested in becoming a sponsor or making a donation? Please see the attached form, which will also be sent home.

We need our McKinley community to make McKingo a success! We hope you’ll join us!

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!

McKinley is joining schools across the area to support Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) with a special Pajama Day on Friday, December 4!

Families can participate by making a monetary donation or purchasing an official CHOP Pajama Day T-shirt.

Every contribution helps bring comfort, hope, and support to children and families receiving care at CHOP.

 Donate:Make a donation

 Purchase a shirt:Shop Pajama Day shirts

Please note: T-shirt sales close November 1, so order soon!