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 - Nov. 9th

Please join us in the McKinley Library at 7pm.

The PTO will be holding a 2 special votes:

Proposal to add $150 per classroom to the budget for a Room Parent Stipend.
Proposal to elect Torie Menniti as Vice President of the PTO Board. (link to Torie's bio)

To vote, you must be a dues paying member for no less than 2 weeks prior to voting. Note: Membership dues are attached to an individual (not a household).

Up Coming Events

McKingo

Friday, November 10th

5:30p Dinner, 6:00p - 8:30pm Bingo

A night of bingo and fun for the entire family!

This year, ALL PROCEEDS will go towards the Save the Dragon Fund. The McKinley Dragon Statue was built over a decade ago and has been neglected for some time; with missing tiles and cracks. It would be great to have this McKinley landmark restored to its original glory!

Volunteers Needed!

We need your help to make McKingo a successful, fun night for everyone!! Please consider volunteering to help with one or two slots throughout the evening. We look forward to seeing you on November 10th for fun and games!!

Please note the time for the event is 5:30-8:30 but this sign-up reflects start/end times from set-up to clean-up.

Volunteer Sign-Up Here

Author Visit

McKinley Welcomes Author & Artist, Raul the Third!!

Monday, December 4th

The McKinley Library is thrilled to welcome award-winning author and artist Raul the Third. In connection with this event, you are invited to purchase his books to be autographed during his visit. To purchase, complete this order form and return it with payment to our school library by Wednesday, November 15th.

Please reach out to our librarian, Ms. Strohecker, with any questions at laurenstrohecker@abington.k12.pa.us.

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

4th & 5th Grade Dance

December 15th

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

PTO Skating Party

@ Philly SkatePlex

November 21st, 2:00 - 4:30p

To attend please fill out the form below and return to school by Nov. 17th.

PTO Skate Party

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.

Upcoming Events

November 30 - Joseph's Dine and Donate
November 30 - Family Contributions are Due
December 15 - Snowball Dance

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!

SUBJECT: 2023 McKinley PTO Newsletter - November 8