Originally delivered on 5/14/2025 3:00 pm

SUBJECT: McKinley PTO Newsletter - May 14

Upcoming PTO Events

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

2025-2026 Schedule Updated Soon


Congratulations to the newly elected 2025-2026 board members: 

Co-Presidents:  Torie Menniti and Jess Wilt

Vice President: Diana Cooney

Recording Secretary: Meg Cotter

Corresponding Secretary: Michele Ganas


May Meeting - Minutes


Have PTO related questions? Use the following link to share your questions, concerns, or feedback with the PTO.

PTO Question Form

McKinley Spring Fair - Rain or Shine!

Date: Friday, May 16th @ 5:00p


We're excited to announce the rescheduled Spring Fair will be held this Friday! This is the rain date, and the event will go on rain or shine.

If it rains, we'll move the fun indoors - just head to the front door of the school to check in as well as to purchase wristbands, if you haven't already done so.

Let's hope for beautiful weather! If the sun's out, you'll find us out back near the baseball fields.

Purchase Tickets - At the Event Only

Tickets: Kids: $12, Adults: $2

Included with ticket:

  • 12+ carnival games with prizes, Inflatables, 2 face painting stations, Cotton candy & popcorn, & Tons of fun!

🍔 Extras for purchase (cash only):

  • Concessions

  • Raffle tickets for amazing prize baskets

💵 CASH ONLY at the event!

Volunteers Needed!

Volunteer Sign-Up

We can't pull off the Spring Fair without the help of our amazing volunteers—thank you for being a part of it!

A few quick notes:

  • Please use the name listed on your clearances/badge when signing up (we’ll use it to print your name tag).

  • All volunteers must have clearances to help during the fair.

  • There’s a separate SignUpGenius for student volunteers. While they can’t handle money, they’re welcome to assist their parent at concessions.   Student Volunteer Sign-Up

We truly appreciate your time and support—can’t wait to see you there!

Thank You Sponsors!
Teacher Apprciation Week

Thank you to the PTO and all the volunteers who helped make Teacher Appreciation Week so special! Your time, creativity, and support meant so much—and truly made our staff feel celebrated and valued. 

McKinley Spirit Wear Shop

Need something now?  

We have a Spirit wear site that hosts all of the inventory that we have in-house at ALL times.  T-shirts, baseball tees, drawstring bags, lanyards, bottles, keychains, and more!!  Turnaround time is less than 2 weeks for these items.

Spirit Wear in House

5th Grade Pretzel Sale

Volunteers Needed

Starting on January 3rd we will need around three volunteers each week to sort and give out the pretzels! If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out! 

Volunteer Sign-Up

5th Grade Information
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 


Fifth Grade Fundraising Initiative

This is an exciting year for our kids. We have already started our fundraising activities, however, a per family contribution of $50 per student will help cover the bulk of the costs. Funds will cover:

  • 5th Grade Picnic 

  • 5th Grade T-shirts

  • 5th Grade Class Trip

  • Student Graduation Gifts 

  • 5th Grade Class Gift to McKinley

  • Moving up Ceremony and Reception


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


-Tracy Deromedi, Brenda Corey, Stacy Trachtenberg and The 5th Grade Committee 

Additional Information

Note: If you have any issues accessing the link above please contact us at McKinleyPTO@gmail.com

Lost & Found

The McKinley Lost and Found is already going strong.

The album is updated weekly.

Lost & Found

Yearbook Pictures

Email your yearbook picture contributions to McKinleyDragonsYB@gmail.com

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.

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. 

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. 

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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