Originally delivered on 9/3/2023 6:00 pm

SUBJECT: 2023 McKinley PTO Newsletter - Sept. 3 (Hang in there Parents...it's almost here!)

Upcoming Events

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

PTO Meeting - Sept. 7th

Please join us in the McKinley Library at 7pm for the 1st PTO meeting of the year. As a note, all meetings will be held in person this year. A zoom link will not be provided. 


SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: 

ASD Human Resources will be attending the Oct. 5th PTO meeting to complete volunteer clearances. 

Classroom Parent Sign-Up

Sign-Up Here

Please put your name under the teacher your child has.  We will gathering info from teachers in regards to room parents and let you know.  There are usually 1-2 per class and the names will be selected at random.

YOU WILL NEED A BADGE TO BE A ROOM PARENT.   

Also to note:

If you are picked for 1 room your name will automatically be taken off for another.  Please specify if you want a specific room first. 

Upcoming Events
Book Fair

September 18 - 22

The start of school also means McKinley's annual Scholastic Book Fair! The book fair needs lots of help to be successful. We could use your help for set up, assisting younger grades make their wish lists during library time, fulfill orders, and sales during Back to School Night.

Please note that volunteers need to have their volunteer badge through the district.


For more info, please contact Stacy Trachtenberg-Pasceri.

Back to School Social

Friday, September 22 from 5:30 - 7:00p

Gather at the Kindergarten playground to meet other parents while your children play. Please note that parents must attend with their children. Pizza, drinks, and snacks will be available for purchase. Please bring chairs and/or blankets.

We hope to see you there!

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!

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