We want your input on the PTA budget
We want your input as we work on our budget for the remainder of the year!
Please complete this Google form with your thoughts about our budget priorities. Budget items will be discussed at our next PTA meeting on Wednesday, February 16th.
We need volunteers like you!
Cultural Fair – March
The PTA is planning a Cultural Fair to take place in March and we need your help. The Cultural Fair will allow families to share about their culture and discuss what we learned and what we have in common as a diverse group.
Spring Fundraiser – May 14th
We are looking for a few enthusiastic volunteers to help plan and execute the raffle portion of our spring fundraiser. (More details about the event coming soon!)
This is a great opportunity to connect with other families and help us raise much needed funds to benefit every McKinley/PACS student.
If you’d like to volunteer or learn more about these opportunities, contact Emily Oh at .
Have you been participating in our Kindness Challenge?
Email your acts of kindness to or tag us on Facebook so we can spread the love and post on our PTA bulletin board.
Check out the calendar here.
Lion King Rehearsal and Backstage Crew Information
We will be rehearsing at the multi this week on Wednesday and Friday! Full rehearsal details are here.
Would you like to be part of our backstage team for The Lion King Jr. and get involved in building a variety of stage crafting and tech crew skills? Set building, set painting, prop making, costume making, hair and makeup, production crew, etc.?
Students in Grades 4-8 are eligible. Click here to sign up.
Got questions? Email Cate Bruce-Low at .
Dine and Donate at Stockhome – Thursday, February 17th – 12:30pm – 8:30pm
Enjoy popular Swedish foods in the heart of Petaluma! No flyer necessary. Mention “McKinley” when you order and a portion of dinner sales will be donated.
220 Western Ave, Petaluma, CA 94952
Stockhome Website
Support our students and staff during lunchtime in the month of February!
We need volunteers to assist during lunchtime and recess to ensure students eat lunch, clean up after themselves and stay safe during recess play. Just one lunchtime per week (more or less if you’d like) from 11:45am – 1:00pm.
Volunteers have the opportunity to utilize or build skills in conflict management, basic first aid and social coaching skills will be developed.
Read the requirements and learn more about this great volunteer opportunity here.
Ready to sign up? Add your name to our Sign Up Genius.
Questions or need help signing up for a shift? Contact the PTA Family Engagement Team:
Lori Engelhardt (415) 706-9591
Alicia Callejas (habla español) (501) 398-8116
Elizabeth Harris (habla español) (310) 251-2191
Earn donations for McKinley when you shop at Petaluma Market and Oliver’s!
If you shop at the Petaluma Market or at Oliver’s Markets, these grocers will donate 2.5% of your purchase amount to the McKinley PTA if you have the Store’s Community Card. It is a painless way to support the school and it does not cost you extra. To do so, follow these steps:
Step 1: Next time you are in the checkout line, ask for a community card and application. The form takes less than 60 seconds to complete. Just list your name, phone number, zip code, and e-mail and choose the McKinley PTA as the charitable group you want donations to go to.
Step 2: Go to eScrip.com and set up your account. You will enter the number that is on your store’s community card and list the McKinley PTA ( group # 500825908) as your preferred charity. Also list your reference phone number. You may also choose to register a credit card or debit card with them if you want the deduction to happen automatically.
Step 3: Next time you checkout, tell the cashier you have a community card and they will scan it. Optionally, they can also apply it if you give them your phone number or the credit or debit card you registered. The 2.5 % contribution will show in your receipt.
That’s it! Thank you and thank these local businesses for their community support.
Upcoming Events
Feb 14 – Lincoln Holiday Observed
Feb 16 – PTA Meeting
Feb 17 – Dine & Donate Stockhome
Feb 21 – President’s Day Holiday
Feb 25 – Intercultural Café
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