PTA Announcements – Week of March 7, 2021

PTA meeting at 6:30pm Wednesday, March 10th

It’s time for our March PTA general meeting. Join us on Zoom at 6:30pm on Wednesday, March 10th.

Meeting ID: 898 2918 2285 Passcode: 043888

Link to Zoom Meeting

Link to Agenda


Order a Bundle from Rusty Hinges


Order by March 13th for March 17th and 18th pickup

Support local farmers and McKinley by purchasing a box of household essentials packed with produce, pastured proteins, eggs, dairy, bread, and fun recipes for the family.

McKinley will receive 20% of the sales.

Order online by March 13th and pick up at your scheduled time on March 17th and 18th.

Enjoy a socially distanced, outdoor environment. Bring the kids, wear your masks & meet the farm animals!


Join the PTA Board for the 2021-2022 School Year!


We are currently recruiting PTA board members for next year. We would especially love to see TK-3rd families step up to leadership positions. Serving on the PTA board is a great opportunity to connect with other parents to help meet the needs of our school community.

Here are the open positions:

  • President**
  • Co-President (Executive Vice President–Membership)
  • VP of Fundraising
  • Treasurer**
  • Financial Secretary
  • Secretary**

If you would like to learn more about any of the open positions next year, please email PTA Chris Lum and Ashley Fitting at . Elections will be held in April.

We also have several committee and coordinator positions open for next year. More information will be coming soon!

**Per 501c3 rules, we MUST have a President, Treasurer, and Secretary in order to function as a PTA.


BoxTops Collection Has Gone Digital

Did you know you can now easily collect BoxTops on your phone? Simply scan your receipts with eligible items using the BoxTops app and you are done. No more clipping!

Follow the full instructions here
to get started!

Still have BoxTops products in your pantry? No worries! This program is winding down but if you have unexpired BoxTops clips you can bring them to McKinley’s office by the fall deadline.

PTA Announcements – Week of March 1, 2021

Order a Bundle from Rusty Hinges

Order by March 13th for March 17th and 18th pickup

Support local farmers and McKinley by purchasing a box of household essentials packed with produce, pastured proteins, eggs, dairy, bread, and fun recipes for the family.

McKinley will receive 20% of the sales.

Order online by March 13th and pick up at your scheduled time on March 17th and 18th.

Enjoy a socially distanced, outdoor environment. Bring the kids, wear your masks & meet the farm animals!


Join the PTA Board for the 2021-2022 School Year!


We are currently recruiting PTA board members for next year. We would especially love to see TK-3rd families step up to leadership positions. Serving on the PTA board is a great opportunity to connect with other parents to help meet the needs of our school community.

Here are the open positions:

  • President**
  • Co-President (Executive Vice President–Membership)
  • VP of Fundraising
  • Treasurer**
  • Financial Secretary
  • Secretary**

If you would like to learn more about any of the open positions next year, please email PTA Chris Lum and Ashley Fitting at . Elections will be held in April.

We also have several committee and coordinator positions open for next year. More information will be coming soon!

**Per 501c3 rules, we MUST have a President, Treasurer, and Secretary in order to function as a PTA.


BoxTops Collection Has Gone Digital

Did you know you can now easily collect BoxTops on your phone? Simply scan your receipts with eligible items using the BoxTops app and you are done. No more clipping!

Follow the full instructions here
to get started!

Still have BoxTops products in your pantry? No worries! This program is winding down but if you have unexpired BoxTops clips you can bring them to McKinley’s office by the fall deadline.

PTA Announcements – Week of February 21, 2021

Dine and Donate at Stockhome this Thursday!

Thursday, February 25 3-8pm: Stockhome

Enjoy popular Swedish foods in the heart of Petaluma! No flyer necessary.

Mention “McKinley” and 10% of dinner sales will be donated. Valid for take out and dine in orders.

Stockhome Restaurant
220 Western Ave
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707)981-8511


Join the PTA Board for the 2021-2022 School Year!


We are currently recruiting PTA board members for next year. We would especially love to see TK-3rd families step up to leadership positions. Serving on the PTA board is a great opportunity to connect with other parents to help meet the needs of our school community.

Here are the open positions:

  • President**
  • Co-President (Executive Vice President–Membership)
  • VP of Fundraising
  • Treasurer**
  • Financial Secretary
  • Secretary**

If you would like to learn more about any of the open positions next year, please email PTA Chris Lum and Ashley Fitting at . Elections will be held in April.

We also have several committee and coordinator positions open for next year. More information will be coming soon!

**Per 501c3 rules, we MUST have a President, Treasurer, and Secretary in order to function as a PTA.


Thank you for joining us on our Virtual Bingo Night!

Congratulations to our inaugural Virtual Bingo Winners:

  • Lizeth Mendoza
  • Angel Arango Gutierrez
  • Olive Dinubila
  • Rylind Hankerson
  • Juliet Engel
  • Pablo Kim
  • Andrea Navarro
  • Rylind Hankerson
  • Marshall Ladd & Lindsey Ladd (Staff)

On behalf of the PTA Family Engagement Committee, we’d like to give big thanks to the 64 families who participated and made this event a success! We also are thankful for Ms. Schlueter and Ms. Roach for kicking off game night last year, Principal Larson for calling the winning Bingo numbers, Ms. Lupe Diaz for her participation and translation throughout the event, Alicia Callejas Kim for translating written materials and Diana & Rocio in the front office for successfully marketing Virtual Bingo night in person to our families. We look forward to hosting even more families at our next virtual event (tbd)!


BoxTops Collection Has Gone Digital

Did you know you can now easily collect BoxTops on your phone? Simply scan your receipts with eligible items using the BoxTops app and you are done. No more clipping!

Follow the full instructions here
to get started!

PTA Announcements – Week of February 14, 2021

A Special Message for our 3rd
through 5th Grade Families


This trimester, the 3rd, 4th and 5th grade classes are coming together to show our teachers and staff their appreciation with a deli sandwich lunch!

The Staff Appreciation committee is collecting funds over the next two weeks for this effort.

If you are able to, you can send your contributions to Lisa Baker through Venmo: @teacher-appreciation-234, donate on the PTA website by selecting the “Staff Appreciation Fund” on the donation form, or drop off cash at the school office by Friday, February 19.

The suggested donation is $10, but donations of any size are appreciated.


Bilingual Virtual Bingo Night 


Join us Friday, February 19th at 5pm!

You are invited to a free Bilingual Virtual Bingo Night next Friday, February 19th at 5pm. 

Win great prizes like gift cards to Fruta, El Roy’s, Hector’s Pizza and more! Hector’s Pizza has offered McKinley families $10 off a Large or X-Large pizza the night of the event. 

For Zoom credentials and details on how to get your bingo cards and your coupon click here

Children are welcome!


BoxTops Collection Has Gone Digital

Did you know you can now easily collect BoxTops on your phone? Simply scan your receipts with eligible items using the BoxTops app and you are done. No more clipping!

Follow the full instructions here
to get started!

PTA Announcements – Week of February 7, 2021

PTA General Meeting This Wednesday, February 10 at 6:30pm

It’s time for our February PTA general meeting. Join us on Zoom at 6:30pm on Wednesday, February 10th.

Meeting ID: 859 7179 9904
Passcode: 413030

Link to Zoom Meeting

Link to Agenda


Dine and Donate This Wednesday, February 10 4-8pm: Chipotle

Bring or show flyer when you order. Use promo code ELJPKAQ for online orders.

33% will be donated as long we make at least $150 in sales. Tell your friends!

401 Kenilworth Dr Ste 710
Petaluma, CA 94952-3404

Flyer (English)

Flyer (Spanish)


A Special Message for our 3rd
through 5th Grade Families


Wednesday, February 10 at 6:30pm

This trimester, the 3rd, 4th and 5th grade classes are coming together to show our teachers and staff their appreciation with a deli sandwich lunch!

The Staff Appreciation committee is collecting funds over the next two weeks for this effort.

If you are able to, you can send your contributions to Lisa Baker through Venmo: @teacher-appreciation-234, donate on the PTA website by selecting the “Staff Appreciation Fund” on the donation form, or drop off cash at the school office by Friday, February 19.

The suggested donation is $10, but donations of any size are appreciated.


McKinley Virtual Game Night


Join us Friday, February 19th at 5pm!

Save the date for Friday, February 19th at 5pm and start practicing your Bingo skills.

Look out for more details, in both English and Spanish, later this week, including where to find your Bingo sheets and a discounted pizza dinner option.

Details will also be available on the PTA website.


Other Ways to Support McKinley/PACS


Earn Donations for McKinley When You Do Your Shopping on Amazon.com

You can earn McKinley free money every time you buy merchandise through Amazon.com at no extra cost to you. Shop through smile.amazon.com and the charity of your choice will receive a portion of your purchase.

Follow these instructions to add McKinley as your chosen non-profit. You may also configure your Amazon mobile app to ensure all your purchases are credited to our school.


BoxTops Collection Has Gone Digital

Did you know you can now easily collect BoxTops on your phone? Simply scan your receipts with eligible items using the BoxTops app and you are done. No more clipping!

Follow the full instructions here
to get started!

PTA Announcements – Week of February 1, 2021

McKinley Virtual Game Night


Save the Date!

The Family Engagement committee will be hosting a Zoom game night on Friday evening, February 19th.

More details coming soon!


Support some great local businesses and earn donations for McKinley at no additional cost to you!


Wednesday, February 10 4-8pm: Chipotle

Bring or show flyer when you order. Use promo code ELJPKAQ for online orders.

33% will be donated as long we make at least $150 in sales. Tell your friends!

401 Kenilworth Dr Ste 710
Petaluma, CA 94952-3404

Flyer (English)

Flyer (Spanish)


Thursday, February 25 3-8pm: Stockhome

Enjoy popular Swedish foods in the heart of Petaluma! No flyer necessary.

Mention “McKinley” and 10% of dinner sales will be donated. Valid for take out and dine in orders.

Stockhome Restaurant Website


Other Ways to Support McKinley/PACS


Earn Donations for McKinley When You Do Your Shopping on Amazon.com

You can earn McKinley free money every time you buy merchandise through Amazon.com at no extra cost to you. Shop through smile.amazon.com and the charity of your choice will receive a portion of your purchase.

Follow these instructions to add McKinley as your chosen non-profit. You may also configure your Amazon mobile app to ensure all your purchases are credited to our school.


BoxTops Collection Has Gone Digital

Did you know you can now easily collect BoxTops on your phone? Simply scan your receipts with eligible items using the BoxTops app and you are done. No more clipping!

Follow the full instructions here
to get started!


PTA Announcements – Week of January 17, 2021

Support some great local businesses and earn donations for McKinley at no additional cost to you!


Entire Month of January – Personal Training with Tina Parrish

Work up a sweat and support our school at the same time!

Get a 4-pack of personal training sessions with Tina Parrish of Land and Water Workouts. 20% of the proceeds will be donated to McKinley. 

Email  to book your sessions and remember to mention “McKinley School.”

This is McKinley family business.


This Thursday January 21st: Amy’s Drive-Thru 10:30am – 10pm

Enjoy some delicious organic fast food at Amy’s Drive-Thru in Rohnert Park! 20% of the proceeds will be donated to McKinley. Present flyer at time of purchase.

8 Golf Course Dr W, Rohnert Park, CA 94928

Link to Flyer


Other Ways to Support McKinley/PACS


Earn Donations for McKinley When You Do Your Shopping on Amazon.com

You can earn McKinley free money every time you buy merchandise through Amazon.com at no extra cost to you. Shop through smile.amazon.com and the charity of your choice will receive a portion of your purchase.

Follow these instructions to add McKinley as your chosen non-profit. You may also configure your Amazon mobile app to ensure all your purchases are credited to our school.


BoxTops Collection Has Gone Digital

Did you know you can now easily collect BoxTops on your phone? Simply scan your receipts with eligible items using the BoxTops app and you are done. No more clipping!

Follow the full instructions here
to get started!


PTA Announcements – Week of January 11, 2021


PTA General Meeting This Wednesday at 6:30pm!

It’s time for our first PTA general meeting of 2021. Join us on Zoom at 6:30pm on Wednesday, January 13th.

Meeting ID: 860 2671 7186
Passcode: 861047

Link to Agenda

Zoom Meeting Link


Ways to Support McKinley/PACS


Earn Donations for McKinley When You Do Your Shopping on Amazon.com

You can earn McKinley free money every time you buy merchandise through Amazon.com at no extra cost to you. Shop through smile.amazon.com and the charity of your choice will receive a portion of your purchase.

Follow these instructions to add McKinley as your chosen non-profit. You may also configure your Amazon mobile app to ensure all your purchases are credited to our school.


BoxTops Collection Has Gone Digital

Did you know you can now easily collect BoxTops on your phone? Simply scan your receipts with eligible items using the BoxTops app and you are done. No more clipping!

Follow the full instructions here
to get started!


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