Author: Enelia Faithful

Thank you for your support of the McKinley PTA this school year

by Enelia Faithfulin Announcements
Lion King Performance
Ancestor’s Table
McKinley Jog-a-thon 2021

PTA Accomplishments for the 2021-2022 School Year

We had a very busy year as a PTA this school year with our return to campus full-time. Our successful fundraising efforts allowed us to support of our school community in very meaningful ways. Below are a few highlights:

  • Provided funding for a Bilingual Instructional Assistant and a Physical Education Teacher for the lower grades
  • Our Family Engagement committee hosted a Zumba night, Bingo night, and monthly Intercultural Cafés. They also coordinated recess playground volunteers to give our teachers more time for lesson planning.
  • Funded signage to help direct traffic in front of the school at pick up and drop off
  • Provided Teacher Supply Funds for all McKinley/PACS teachers
  • Coordinated several Staff Appreciation events throughout the school year
  • Purchased site license of Reflex Math app
  • Provided funding for our Performing Arts program’s performance of the Lion King
  • Funded visits to our campus from the Bay Area Discovery Museum Try-It Truck and Classroom Safari
  • Hosted community engagement events like the Winter Festival, Ancestor’s Table and the Parent Education Night Block Party
  • Provided funding for a new playground to be installed on campus this summer!
  • And much more! Read a full list of our accomplishments here.

We would like to thank all our McKinley/PACS families for their support through donations and volunteer hours throughout the school year. The work that the McKinley PTA does affects every student, and we cannot do this work without your help.

We hope you join the PTA next year and volunteer on one of our committees so you can help guide our spending priorities.

Stay In Touch with your fellow McKinley / PACS families this summer

Would you like to invite other families to play dates, outings, birthday parties and other fun activities this summer? Our class Facebook groups for parents and guardians are a perfect way to stay connected to our school community.

Join your class Facebook group now!

Support the McKinley PTA over the summer when making your regular purchases at no additional cost to you

1. Shop at Petaluma Market or 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. Learn how to get started

2. Shop on Amazon: 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.

3. Scan your grocery receipts with the BoxTops app: 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!

Upcoming Events

June 10 – Field day with Kona Ice Truck provided by the McKinley PTA

Online auction is live!

by Enelia Faithfulin Announcements

Did you miss our in-person Spring Fundraiser?

Great news! We launched an online auction so you can get in on the action and bid on some great items. 

The online auction closes this Sunday, May 29 at 11:59PM.

Bid now: https://bit.ly/McK2022Auction

No more supply lists! A portion of the funds we raise will go directly to provide required school supplies to every McKinley/PACS student for next school year.

You can make a direct donation here: https://bit.ly/McK2022AuctionDonate

Please fill out our quick follow-up survey

Hello McKinley/PACS Families,

As you may know, the PTA is participating in the National PTA School of Excellence Program this year.  School of Excellence is a designation offered by National PTA to recognize schools that seek to grow partnerships between PTAs and schools to enrich the educational experience and overall well-being of all students. 

Would you please take five minutes to complete this anonymous survey before May 31?  Thank you!

Encuesta de McKinley/PACS PTA “Escuela de excelencia” Encuesta de seguimiento

McKinley/PACS PTA “School of Excellence” Follow Up Survey

Parent volunteer help is needed on the last day of school on Friday, June 10!

 Our dedicated PACS leadership students have planned some super fun Field Day activities on the yard and could use some help with setup and with guiding students through the stations.

Later that morning, the McKinley PTA will be bringing the Kona Ice truck to school with free shaved ice for all students and staff — and we could use a few extra hands to help distribute the treats. 

Click here for more details and to volunteer.

We’d like to welcome our PTA Board for the 2022-2023 School Year

Thank you to all who joined us at Wednesday’s PTA meeting to elect our new board for the 2022-2023 school year. Our board members are:

President: Brett Goldstein
Treasurer: Joe Stern
Secretary: Trisha Young
VPs of Communications: Krista Reid and Heather Luttrell
Parliamentarian: Enelia Faithful

We look forward to working with our volunteers and the greater McKinley/PACS community to continue to support every student.

Earn donations for McKinley when you shop without additional cost to you!

1. Shop at Petaluma Market or 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. Learn how to get started

2. Shop on Amazon: 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.

3. Scan your grocery receipts with the BoxTops app: 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!

Upcoming Events

June 10 – Field day with Kona Ice Truck provided by the McKinley PTA

Spring Fundraiser Raffle Winners!

by Enelia Faithfulin Announcements

PTA Meeting and Board Elections this Wednesday at 6:30pm via Zoom

Everyone is invited to our May PTA general meeting. We will be discussing our budget priorities and voting for our board members for the 2022-2023 school year.

Zoom details are below:

Zoom details are below:
https://petk12.zoom.us/j/87021964678?pwd=Mlo3UmZWa2s5SHFZaWVYVUlBNTVmZz09

Meeting ID: 870 2196 4678

Passcode: 586229



We are still looking for a few enthusiastic individuals for the following positions:

  • Vice-president: This individual is primarily in charge of membership but also serves in a Co-President capacity. The big push for membership is at the beginning of the year so the bulk of the work is in August and September. After that, this position steps in when the President is not available. and helps with day-to-day Presidential duties. The hope is that this individual will step up to President the following year but not required.
  • VP of Fundraising : This individual serves as project manager for the various fundraisers. The VP checks in with the Chairs of each fundraiser to make sure everything is on target and on time and serves as a liaison between fundraising Chairs and the Board. The VP also watches for new fundraising opportunities. This individual is NOT in charge of the individual fundraisers.
  • Financial Secretary: Pays bills and reimbursement requests. Give a receipt for monies received for the association and remit at once to the treasurer or deposit immediately in a bank approved by the executive board and file a copy of the deposit slip in tracking binder. Keep an accurate record of all receipts for filing with the treasurer’s financial records for the association. Perform such other duties as may be delegated to the financial secretary. Record online credits and debits into PTAEZ accounting software. Assist treasurer as necessary including count and record money from various fundraisers.

If you are interested in any of these roles — or you would like to nominate someone — please email us at and let us know!

Spring Fundraiser Raffle Winners!

Thank you to all the families who participated in our raffle! The funds we raised helped us meet our fundraising goal for our Spring Fundraiser and will go towards some great initiatives and programs for our students.

Check out this link to see if you are a big winner this year: https://bit.ly/McKRaffleWinners2022

If you won a teacher/staff experience, they will reach out to you directly! Please contact Emily Oh at for other prizes

A special thanks to all of our volunteers who helped with ticket sales this past week: Alicia Callejas, Chris Lum, Julie Petersen, Erin Schleuter, Carrie Harrison, and Emily Oh

We need 5 minutes of your time for our School of Excellence follow-up survey

Hello McKinley/PACS Families,

As you may know, the PTA is participating in the National PTA School of Excellence Program this year.  School of Excellence is a designation offered by National PTA to recognize schools that seek to grow partnerships between PTAs and schools to enrich the educational experience and overall well-being of all students. 

Would you please take five minutes to complete this anonymous survey before May 31?  Thank you!

Encuesta de McKinley/PACS PTA “Escuela de excelencia” Encuesta de seguimiento

McKinley/PACS PTA “School of Excellence” Follow Up Survey

FREE COFFEE at Intercultural Café This Friday After Drop Off

Come for the coffee, stay for the community. Not able to make it to the last PTA meeting? Want to make some new connections across our McKinley community? Just love coffee?

Join the McKinley PTA Family Engagement Team at our monthly Intercultural Cafe! Friday, May 27th after drop-off in the morning, under the overhang outside the front office. Pick up the PTA meeting minutes (in English or Spanish) and get to know new people. See you there!

Questions? Alicia Callejas (hablo español), , 501-398-8116
Lori Engelhardt, , 415-706-9591
Elizabeth Harris (hablo español), , 310-251-2191

Earn donations for McKinley when you shop without additional cost to you!

1. Shop at Petaluma Market or 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. Learn how to get started

2. Shop on Amazon: 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.

3. Scan your grocery receipts with the BoxTops app: 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!

Upcoming Events

May 25 – PTA Meeting and 2022-2023 Board Elections
May 27 – Intercultural Café

Thank you for supporting our Spring Fundraiser

by Enelia Faithfulin Announcements

Thank you for joining us at our Spring Fundraiser last night. We traveled back in time and celebrated in each other’s company like we haven’t been able to do in a few years while raising much needed funds to support McKinley/PACS.

Missed out on the festivities? Raffle tickets are still available until Friday and an Online Auction Opens Up Later This Week!

Raffle tickets for teacher experiences and class artwork are will be available in front of the school at pick-up time until this Friday, May 20th. 1 ticket for $1, 5 tickets for $3. You can still sign up to volunteer to sell tickets here: http://bit.ly/McKSpringVol

We will also be launching a Online Silent Auction later this week. Watch your inbox for a ParentSquare alert and follow the McKinley PTA Facebook page to be the first to know when it launches!

We got by with a little help from our friends

We would like to express our thanks to our fundraiser committee who spent countless hours over the last several months planning a very memorable event: Renee McArdle, Alisha Basich, Channon Cederna, Nina Jarnum, Erin Schlueter, and Chantel Smith.

Thank you also to all the families and businesses who donated items for our auction directly and to those who helped us collect donations through their personal networks and by going door-to-door to local businesses. We couldn’t have done this without you!

We would also like to thank all our volunteers who have helped with logistics over the last couple of weeks, including raffle ticket sales and yesterday at the event: Julie Petersen, Ani Larson, Alicia Callejas, Chris Lum, Emily Oh, Min Lai, Cate Bruce-Low, Jen Hundley, Kim Fowler, Courtney Wolfe, Tina Rice, Natalie Derenzy, Amy Eden, Monica Roney, Kris Ahmed, Parrie Wolfe, Tracie Hankerson, Trisha Young, Rick Young, Carrie Harrison, Joe Stern, Maricela Rangel, Anna Coopersmith, John Churchman, Melissa Lue, Clarke Pomeroy, Noelle Mullen, and countless others who showed up when needed to help our community.

Last, special gratitude goes out to our event sponsors Twin Oaks and What a Chicken.

Got Questions About Joining the PTA Board Next Year? Meet the Current Board for a Q&A Session Tomorrow Night (Monday, May 16th at 7:00pm)

Want to find out about our open board positions? Would you like to learn more about the time commitment and expectations?

Please join current board members and other McKinley families for a Zoom Q&A session on Monday, May 16th at 7:00pm to get all your questions answered.

Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 845 0226 2361
Passcode: 131851

We have plans to continue to fund amazing initiatives next school year, but we cannot do this without a PTA board. We are looking for a few enthusiastic individuals for the following positions:

• President (the PTA can’t legally operate without a president!)
• Vice-president
• Financial Secretary
• VP of Fundraising

A full description of the roles and responsibilities can be found here.

If you are interested in any of these roles — or you would like to nominate someone — please email us at and let us know!

Elections will be held at our May 25th meeting! (Note change of date)

Recess and Lunch Volunteers – One shift a week for the month of May

Volunteer just one recess (10:05 – 10:45 am) or lunchtime (11:45 am – 1:00pm) per week (more or less if you’d like).

Volunteers will support recess and/or lunchtime eating/recess for 1st through 8th graders (parents of TK and K also welcome to volunteer). You will assist during two timeframes, 1st – 3rd grade, and/or 4th – 8th grade*.

SIGN UP for a shift
Learn more

Questions? Need help signing up for a shift?
Lori (415) 706-9591  
Alicia (habla español) (501) 398-8116
Elizabeth (habla español) (310) 251-2191

School of Excellence Follow-up Survey

Hello McKinley/PACS Families,

As you may know, the PTA is participating in the National PTA School of Excellence Program this year.  School of Excellence is a designation offered by National PTA to recognize schools that seek to grow partnerships between PTAs and schools to enrich the educational experience and overall well-being of all students. 

Would you please take five minutes to complete this anonymous survey before May 31?  Thank you!

Encuesta de McKinley/PACS PTA “Escuela de excelencia” Encuesta de seguimiento

McKinley/PACS PTA “School of Excellence” Follow Up Survey

Earn donations for McKinley when you shop without additional cost to you!

1. Shop at Petaluma Market or 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. Learn how to get started

2. Shop on Amazon: 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.

3. Scan your grocery receipts with the BoxTops app: 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!

Upcoming Events

May 16 – Q&A Session with the Board via Zoom
May 25 – PTA Meeting and 2022-2023 Board Elections (note date change!)

Our Spring Fundraiser is Next Saturday!

by Enelia Faithfulin Announcements

Don’t miss out and buy your tickets today!

Learn More
Buy TICKETS NOW

We have a really fun night planned with music, dancing, delicious food, and community. The silent and live auction items are incredible, and include phenomenal tickets to see the Giants and the Sacramento Kings, artwork from each grade, restaurant gift cards, and much more!

If you can’t join us, there are a few ways you can help us meet our fundraising goals:

  • Purchase a ticket for a teacher! They deserve a night of fun: ourfundraiser.link/McKinleyWoodstock
  • Buy a raffle ticket! We will be selling raffle tickets for some great teacher experiences in front of the school at pick-up time until May 20th to close off our fundraiser activities. 1 ticket for $1, 5 tickets for $3.
  • Volunteer! You can help us sell raffle tickets after school or if you have a couple of hours to spare on the morning of the 14th to help with set up for our event, we’d love your help. Sign up here: http://bit.ly/McKSpringVol
  • Tell your friends! Contact families you know in our community to let them know about the event!
Sign up to volunteer now

Did you know that our PTA can’t operate without a president?

We need YOU to step up and join our board for the 2022-2023 school year.

This school year the McKinley PTA has provided funding for:

• A bilingual instructional assistant for the lower grades
• A physical education teacher
• Classroom supplies for every McKinley/PACS teacher
• A site license for Reflex Math software
• A second Gaga ball pit
• A new playground (coming this summer for next school year!)
• And much more!

We have plans to continue to fund amazing initiatives next school year, but we cannot do this without a PTA board. We are looking for a few enthusiastic individuals for the following positions:

• President (the PTA can’t legally operate without a president!)
• Vice-president
• Financial Secretary
• VP of Communications
• VP of Fundraising

A full description of the roles and responsibilities can be found here.

If you are interested in any of these roles — or you would like to nominate someone — please email us at and let us know!

Elections will be held at our May 25th meeting! (Note change of date)

Meet the Current Board for a Q&A Session

Want to find out about the different board positions? Would you like to learn more about the time commitment and expectations?

Please join current board members and other McKinley families for a Zoom Q&A session on Monday, May 16th at 7:00pm to get all your questions answered.

Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 845 0226 2361
Passcode: 131851

Recess and Lunch Volunteers – One shift a week for the month of May

Volunteer just one recess (10:05 – 10:45 am) or lunchtime (11:45 am – 1:00pm) per week (more or less if you’d like).

Volunteers will support recess and/or lunchtime eating/recess for 1st through 8th graders (parents of TK and K also welcome to volunteer). You will assist during two timeframes, 1st – 3rd grade, and/or 4th – 8th grade*.

SIGN UP for a shift
Learn more

Questions? Need help signing up for a shift?
Lori (415) 706-9591  
Alicia (habla español) (501) 398-8116
Elizabeth (habla español) (310) 251-2191

Earn donations for McKinley when you shop without additional cost to you!

1. Shop at Petaluma Market or 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. Learn how to get started

2. Shop on Amazon: 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.

3. Scan your grocery receipts with the BoxTops app: 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!

Upcoming Events

May 14 – Spring Fundraiser at Herzog Hall on the Fairgrounds
May 16 – Q&A Session with the Board via Zoom
May 25 – PTA Meeting and 2022-2023 Board Elections (note date change!)

We need volunteers for our May 14th Fundraiser!

by Enelia Faithfulin Announcements

Tickets to Our Annual Spring Fundraiser on Saturday, May 14th Are On Sale Now!

Learn More
Buy TICKETS NOW

Travel back in time to the Woodstock festival and join us for an incredible night at our Spring Fundraiser on May 14th from 5:30pm-10:00pm at Herzog Hall on the Petaluma Fairgrounds. Tickets are on sale now!

We are looking for Volunteers for a few hours on May 14th

Can you volunteer for a few hours on May 14th to help with different aspects of the Spring Fundraiser? We need volunteers for shifts throughout the day to set up, sign in attendees, oversee dinner service, help with event checkout, and clean up.

This is a very important event for our school community as it raises funds for bilingual instruction, school supplies, experiential learning, and even physical education instruction.

Volunteering is a great way to contribute to our fundraiser!

Sign up to volunteer now

Looking for ways to connect with other McKinley/PACS families?

There’s no better to get to meet other parents/guardians at McKinley/PACS and form some great friendships than volunteering! Below are a few crucial volunteer opportunities available to help our school community thrive:

Recess and Lunch Volunteers – One shift a week for the month of May

Volunteer just one recess (10:05 – 10:45 am) or lunchtime (11:45 am – 1:00pm) per week (more or less if you’d like).

Volunteers will support recess and/or lunchtime eating/recess for 1st through 8th graders (parents of TK and K also welcome to volunteer). You will assist during two timeframes, 1st – 3rd grade, and/or 4th – 8th grade*.

SIGN UP for a shift
Learn more

Questions? Need help signing up for a shift?
Lori (415) 706-9591  
Alicia (habla español) (501) 398-8116
Elizabeth (habla español) (310) 251-2191

Make a lasting impact on McKinley. Join the PTA Board

Elections for our new board members will take place at our May 18th meeting!

Are you interested in making a lasting impact on your child’s school? Our award-winning McKinley PTA operates with a $100,000 budget per year to provide resources and support programs, including experiential learning, bilingual instruction, classroom supplies, school community events, and much more.

As we start looking ahead to the 2022-23 school year, we’re looking for energetic and dedicated individuals to help fill PTA board positions for:

  • President
  • Vice-president
  • Financial Secretary
  • VP of Communications
  • VP of Fundraising

A full description of the roles and responsibilities can be found here.

If you are interested in any of these roles — or you would like to nominate someone — please email us at and let us know!

Thanks for joining us at the McKinley Block Party

Thank you community for joining us at the McKinley Block Party and Parent Info Night! So great to see so many families out enjoying each other! HUGE Thank you to all those who so generously donated their time, wisdom and food!

Did you miss this event? Get Some Parent Education Resources Here

Especially to our 4th Grade Family, Griselda and Caesar Ortega of What A Chicken! for their generous discount and donation! Want more What A Chicken!? Stop into their restaurant on Washington Street and/or come to the McKinley Social – Peace, Love, McKinley on Saturday, May 14th for more of their delicious food!

To our table hosts:

Parenting Coach, Meghan Brand-Stauf of Grateful Parenting, Mr. Caamano, Principal Larson. Ms. Kasso & Mr. Chris Lum, Ms. Diana, Dave Fichera of PCS Technology, Joe Stern of Enso Wealth, The Young Family, Trisha, Rick, Dominic and Caroline, Ms. Drumm (RSP Teacher, Ms. Valdovinos, School Psychologist, Coach Lindsey Fisher and Michelle & Jackie of Petaluma Regional Library


And all the volunteers and McKinley Team who made the night possible, Pedro Guevara, Ms. Patricia, Ms. Diana, Ms. Larson, Ms. Cooper, Maria Esparza, Ms. Lupe Diaz, Emily Oh, Alicia Callejas, Lori Engelhardt, Phillip Green, Julie Peterson, Ellie Birnbaum, Jen Hundley, The Adam-Ander Family, Adrianna Alvarez, David Schlitgen, Gina Roberts, Trisha Young, Danny and team from Boys & Girls Club, Enelia Faithful, Rebecca Hachmeyer, Staci Stern and every teacher who stuffed Wednesday Folders and spread the word in their classroom Newsletters, THANK YOU!

Earn donations for McKinley when you shop without additional cost to you!

1. Shop at Petaluma Market or 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. Learn how to get started

2. Shop on Amazon: 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.

3. Scan your grocery receipts with the BoxTops app: 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!

Upcoming Events

May 14 – Spring Fundraiser at Herzog Hall on the Fairgrounds
May 18 – PTA Meeting and 2022-2023 Board Elections

Get your tickets to the Spring Fundraiser Before They Sell Out

by Enelia Faithfulin Announcements

Tickets to Our Annual Spring Fundraiser on Saturday, May 14th Are On Sale Now!

Learn more
BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW

Travel back in time to the Woodstock festival and join us for an incredible night at our Spring Fundraiser on May 14th from 5:30pm-10:00pm at Herzog Hall on the Petaluma Fairgrounds. Tickets are on sale now!

What can you expect at the Spring Fundraiser?

  • Music and dancing
  • Silent and Live Auctions
  • Raffles
  • A delicious dinner catered by What A Chicken!
  • Cash Bar
  • The opportunity to celebrate and connect with other parents and guardians while raising funds for important initiatives to support our students

This annual fundraiser has sold out in past years, so get your tickets while you can and take advantage of discounted pricing until this Friday, April 29!

Buy Your Tickets Now and make plans with all your friends!

Join us for a FREE dinner at the McKinley Parent Education Night Block Party Tomorrow,
Thursday, April 28

Bring the whole family for a FREE dinner tomorrow from 5:30pm – 7:30pm and to learn different ways to support your child’s education (homework help, tech support, how to save for college and more!)  Learn more about this event.

RSVP here if you get the chance, but you can also just show up!   Tell all your friends!

Come for dinner, stay for community, leave enlightened!

learn more

Parents, we need your help!

We still have open slots at recess and at lunch throughout the month of May! 

Volunteer just one recess (10:05 – 10:45 am) or lunchtime (11:45 am – 1:00pm) per week (more or less if you’d like), one-month commitment.

Volunteers will support recess and/or lunchtime eating/recess for 1st through 8th graders (parents of TK and K also welcome to volunteer). You will assist during two timeframes, 1st – 3rd grade, and/or 4th – 8th grade*.

Volunteers will ensure students eat snack/lunch, clean up after themselves and stay safe during recess play. Volunteers have the opportunity to utilize or build skills in conflict management, basic first aid and social coaching skills will be developed.

Sign up Today: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0945ACAD2F4-mayrecess

Questions? Need help signing up for a shift?
Lori (415) 706-9591  
Alicia (habla español) (501) 398-8116
Elizabeth (habla español) (310) 251-2191

Make a lasting impact on McKinley. Join the PTA Board

Are you interested in making a lasting impact on your child’s school? Our award-winning McKinley PTA operates with a $100,000 budget per year to provide resources and support programs, including experiential learning, bilingual instruction, classroom supplies, school community events, and much more.

As we start looking ahead to the 2022-23 school year, we’re looking for energetic and dedicated individuals to help fill PTA board positions for:

  • President
  • Vice-president
  • Financial Secretary
  • VP of Communications
  • VP of Fundraising

A full description of the roles and responsibilities can be found here.

If you are interested in any of these roles — or you would like to nominate someone — please email us at and let us know!

FREE COFFEE at Intercultural Café This Friday After Drop Off

Come for the coffee, stay for the community. Not able to make it to the last PTA meeting? Want to make some new connections across our McKinley community? Just love coffee?

Join the McKinley PTA Family Engagement Team at our monthly Intercultural Cafe! Friday, April 29th, after drop-off in the morning, under the overhang outside the front office. Pick up the PTA meeting minutes (in English or Spanish) and get to know new people. See you there!

Questions? Alicia Callejas (hablo español), , 501-398-8116
Lori Engelhardt, , 415-706-9591
Elizabeth Harris (hablo español), , 310-251-2191

Learn more

Your PTA Fundraising Dollars at Work

Last week, the lower grades were treated to a fun visit from Classroom Safari!
This activity was funded by our McKinley PTA.

Earn donations for McKinley when you shop without additional cost to you!

1. Shop at Petaluma Market or 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. Learn how to get started

2. Shop on Amazon: 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.

3. Scan your grocery receipts with the BoxTops app: 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!

Upcoming Events

April 28 – McKinley Block Party Parent Education Night
April 29 – Intercultural Café
May 14 – Spring Fundraiser at Herzog Hall on the Fairgrounds

Spring Fundraiser Tickets Available Now!

by Enelia Faithfulin Announcements

Tickets to Our Annual Spring Fundraiser on Saturday, May 14th Are On Sale Now!

Learn more
BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW

Travel back in time and experience Woodstock! Our Spring Fundraiser will take place on Saturday evening, May 14th in Herzog Hall at the Petaluma Fairgrounds.

Join us for a silent and live auction with live music, raffles, and plenty of fun to support our students. There will be a delicious buffet provided by McKinley family-owned What A Chicken and a cash bar.

Tickets to our past spring fundraisers have sold out quickly, so act now! Get special early bird pricing until Friday, April 29th!

Learn more or buy your tickets now!

DONATIONS NEEDED

Our Spring Fundraiser is made possible through generous donations from businesses and individuals in the McKinley and the greater Sonoma County community. 

We are collecting restaurant gift cards, event tickets, services, stays at vacation homes, and retail items for our silent and live auctions.  

Please contact Renee McArdle at  with your donations! 

Join Us for the McKinley Block Party – Thursday, April 28th

Please join your fellow classmates’ families on Thursday, April 28th from 5:30pm – 7:30pm for a FREE Dinner and a sweet treat at the McKinley Block Party!

Please RSVP here so we can order the right amount of food.

Everyone in your family is heartily invited and welcome to attend whether you RSVP or not!Come for dinner, stay for community, leave enlightened!

learn more

Shop and Donate at Rusty Hinges – Last Day to Order is TOMORROW, Monday, April 25th

Order a Provisions Bundle box which includes fresh produce, eggs, milk & dairy products, pastured protein and bread selections for a week. 20% of the proceeds will go to McKinley.

Pick up at Rusty Hinges Ranch on April 27th and 28th.
212 Chileno Valley Road, Petaluma CA 94952

Order now

Make a lasting impact on McKinley. Join the PTA Board

Are you interested in making a lasting impact on your child’s school? Our award-winning McKinley PTA operates with a $100,000 budget per year to provide resources and support programs, including experiential learning, bilingual instruction, classroom supplies, school community events, and much more.

As we start looking ahead to the 2022-23 school year, we’re looking for energetic and dedicated individuals to help fill PTA board positions for:

  • President
  • Vice-president
  • Financial Secretary
  • VP of Communications
  • VP of Fundraising

A full description of the roles and responsibilities can be found here.

If you are interested in any of these roles — or you would like to nominate someone — please email us at and let us know!

Your PTA Fundraising Dollars at Work

Last week, the lower grades were treated to a fun visit from Classroom Safari!
This activity was funded by our McKinley PTA.

FREE COFFEE at Intercultural Café This Friday After Drop Off

Come for the coffee, stay for the community. Not able to make it to the last PTA meeting? Want to make some new connections across our McKinley community? Just love coffee?

Join the McKinley PTA Family Engagement Team at our monthly Intercultural Cafe! Friday, April 29th, after drop-off in the morning, under the overhang outside the front office. Pick up the PTA meeting minutes (in English or Spanish) and get to know new people. See you there!

Questions? Alicia Callejas (hablo español), , 501-398-8116
Lori Engelhardt, , 415-706-9591
Elizabeth Harris (hablo español), , 310-251-2191

Learn more

Earn donations for McKinley when you shop without additional cost to you!

1. Shop at Petaluma Market or 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. Learn how to get started

2. Shop on Amazon: 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.

3. Scan your grocery receipts with the BoxTops app: 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!

Upcoming Events

April 27 & 28 – Shop and Donate at Rusty Hinges
April 28 – McKinley Block Party
April 29 – Intercultural Café
May 14 – Spring Fundraiser at Herzog Hall on the Fairgrounds

Join Us for LIVE Performances of The Lion King Jr. This Weekend!

by Enelia Faithfulin Announcements

LIVE Performances of The Lion King Jr. on April 22, 23, and 24

The African savannah comes to life onstage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle… and back again, in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale featuring the music of the award-winning Broadway musical and movie. This production is performed by the talented students of McKinley Elementary in the Multipurpose room.

ROAR CAST – April 22 at 6:30pm & April 24 at 1:30pm

STAR CAST – April 23 at 1:30pm & 6:30pm

FREE ADMISSION – A donation to the McKinley Patrons of the Performing Arts Fund is encouraged

learn more and meet the cast

Tickets to Our Annual Spring Fundraiser on Saturday, May 14th Go On Sale This Week!

Learn more

We Need Donations For Our Silent Auction and Raffle!

Our Spring Fundraiser is made possible through generous donations from businesses and individuals in the McKinley and the greater Sonoma County community. We are collecting the following items to make our event a huge success and help support our students:

  • Restaurant Gift Cards
  • Services (spa, hairdresser, home organizing, tutoring, lawn services, etc.)
  • Summer camps
  • Wine and wine tastings
  • Event tickets (concerts, professional sports, fairs, festivals, etc.)
  • Retail items
  • Vacation homes

Contact Erin Schlueter with your donations! We appreciate your generosity.

Tickets Go on Sale this Week!

Travel back in time and experience Woodstock! Our Spring Fundraiser will take place on Saturday evening, May 14th in Herzog Hall at the Petaluma Fairgrounds.

Join us for a silent auction with live music, raffles, and plenty of fun to support our students. There will be a delicious buffet provided by McKinley family-owned What A Chicken and a cash bar.

Tickets to our past spring fundraisers have sold out quickly, so make sure you are following the McKinley PTA Facebook Page and have joined our ParentSquare group to be the first to know when ticket sales go live!

Your PTA Fundraising Dollars at Work

Last week, the Bay Area Discovery Museum’s Try It Truck stopped by McKinley for a rainy afternoon of fun science enrichment activities! This activity was funded by our McKinley PTA.

PTA General Meeting This Wednesday, April 20th at 6:30pm

Join us on April 20th at 6:30pm IN PERSON in the Multipurpose room for our April PTA General Meeting.

Learn about all our current programs and vote on upcoming initiatives. Spanish translation will be provided.

Shop and Donate at Kandila by Jem’s Booth at the Butter and Eggs Festival – April 23, 2022

Purchase unique hand-poured soy candles and soaps from Kandila by Jem and 15% of the proceeds will go to McKinley!

Simply visit the Kandila by Jem booth at the Butter and Eggs Festival on April 23 located at Western Street and Petaluma Boulevard by the Old Bank.

Show this flyer on your phone when you purchase!

Shop and Donate at Rusty Hinges – Order by Monday, April 25th – Pick up on April 27th and 28th

Order a Provisions Bundle box which includes fresh produce, eggs, milk & dairy products, pastured protein and bread selections for a week. 20% of the proceeds will go to McKinley.

Pick up at Rusty Hinges Ranch on April 27th and 28th.
212 Chileno Valley Road, Petaluma CA 94952

Order now

Join us for a FREE dinner at the McKinley Block Party on
Thursday, April 28

Mark your calendars to join your fellow McKinley families at school for a FREE Dinner on Thursday April 28th from 5:30pm – 7:30pm at the PTA Sponsored “McKinley Block Party”

Come for dinner, stay for community, leave enlightened!

Click here for more details on this fun, engaging evening!

Recess Playground Volunteers Wanted!

Do you want to help your teacher in a fun and rewarding way?

In a recent survey of McKinley staff, the #1 ask was for more parent support. One of the ways staff identified we could help is by volunteering out on the blacktop during recess and lunch, allowing staff more time to focus on meeting the complex needs of their students. 

Just one recess (10:05 – 10:45 am) or lunchtime (11:45 am – 1:00pm) per week (more or less if you’d like), one-month commitment to start. We welcome a longer commitment.

Click here to sign up – grab a friend to join you, or plan to make new friends!

Learn more

Make a lasting impact on McKinley. Join the PTA Board

Are you interested in making a lasting impact on your child’s school? Our award-winning McKinley PTA operates with a $100,000 budget per year to provide resources and support programs, including experiential learning, bilingual instruction, classroom supplies, school community events, and much more.

As we start looking ahead to the 2022-23 school year, we’re looking for energetic and dedicated individuals to help fill PTA board positions for:

  • President
  • Vice-president
  • Financial Secretary
  • Communications
  • Parliamentarian
  • Fundraising

A full description of the roles and responsibilities can be found here.

If you are interested in any of these roles — or you would like to nominate someone — please email us at and let us know!

Earn donations for McKinley when you shop without additional cost to you!

1. Shop at Petaluma Market or 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. Learn how to get started

2. Shop on Amazon: 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.

3. Scan your grocery receipts with the BoxTops app: 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!

Upcoming Events

April 20 – PTA Meeting at the Multi
April 23 – Shop and Donate with Kandila by Jem
April 27 & 28 – Shop and Donate at Rusty Hinges
April 28 – McKinley Block Party
April 29 – Intercultural Café
May 14 – Spring Fundraiser at Herzog Hall on the Fairgrounds

Join Us for LIVE Performances of The Lion King Jr. on April 22, 23, and 24

by Enelia Faithfulin Announcements

Recess Playground Volunteers Wanted!

Do you want to help your teacher in a fun and rewarding way?

In a recent survey of McKinley staff, the #1 ask was for more parent support. One of the ways staff identified we could help is by volunteering out on the blacktop during recess and lunch, allowing staff more time to focus on meeting the complex needs of their students. 

Just one recess (10:05 – 10:45 am) or lunchtime (11:45 am – 1:00pm) per week (more or less if you’d like), one-month commitment to start. We welcome a longer commitment.

Click here to sign up – grab a friend to join you, or plan to make new friends!

Sign Up now

McKinley Performing Arts Presents Disney’s The Lion King Jr.

The African savannah comes to life onstage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle… and back again, in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale featuring the music of the award-winning Broadway musical and movie. This production is performed by the talented students of McKinley Elementary in the Multipurpose room.

ROAR CAST – April 22 at 6:30pm & April 24 at 1:30pm

STAR CAST – April 23 at 1:30pm & 6:30pm

FREE ADMISSION – A donation to the McKinley Patrons of the Performing Arts Fund is encouraged

Support the performing arts

Mark Your Calendars! Our Spring Fundraiser is on Saturday May 14th!

Join us for an evening of good food, music, conversation and FUNDRAISING on Saturday, May 14th at Herzog Hall on the Petaluma Fairgrounds. You won’t want to miss the return of our annual in-person silent auction! It will be a fun night for all.

Full details coming via our newsletters and social media very soon!

We are still looking for volunteers and donations.

Learn more about the event and volunteer opportunities here.

PTA General Meeting Next Wednesday, April 20th at 6:30pm

Join us on April 20th at 6:30pm IN PERSON in the Multipurpose room for our April PTA General Meeting.

Learn about all our current programs and vote on upcoming initiatives. Spanish translation will be provided.

We need people like you on the PTA Board Next School Year!

Our McKinley PTA is run entirely by parent volunteers who are passionate about serving all of our children in the McKinley community. With a budget  of over $100,000, we need dedicated volunteers to help us promote, support, advocate, and adopt new programs and maintain our existing programs for our incredible McKinley school! 

We need YOU to step up and help us fill our board positions!  We are looking for energetic and dedicated individuals to help fill positions for:

  • President
  • Vice-president
  • Financial Secretary
  • Communications
  • Parliamentarian
  • Fundraising

Read all position descriptions here

“PTA has been a wonderful experience. It has allowed me to make connections with other parents and the school administration. It has also allowed me the opportunity to have a voice in how the school evolves. I’d highly recommend joining the PTA.” -Larissa Laska-Ruebusch 

Want to learn more?  Email Emily Oh at

Shop and Donate at Rusty Hinges – Order by Monday, April 25th – Pick up on April 27th and 28th

Order a Provisions Bundle box which includes fresh produce, eggs, milk & dairy products, pastured protein and bread selections for a week. 20% of the proceeds will go to McKinley.

Pick up at Rusty Hinges Ranch on April 27th and 28th.
212 Chileno Valley Road, Petaluma CA 94952

Order now

Shop and Donate at Kandila by Jem’s Booth at the Butter and Eggs Festival – April 23, 2022

Purchase unique hand-poured soy candles and soaps from Kandila by Jem and 15% of the proceeds will go to McKinley!

Simply visit the Kandila by Jem booth at the Butter and Eggs Festival on April 23 located at Western Street and Petaluma Boulevard by the Old Bank.

Show this flyer on your phone when you purchase!

Join us for a FREE dinner at the McKinley Block Party on
Thursday, April 28

Mark your calendars to join your fellow McKinley families at school for a FREE Dinner on Thursday April 28th from 5:30pm – 7:30pm at the PTA Sponsored “McKinley Block Party”

Come for dinner, stay for community, leave enlightened!

Click here for more details on this fun, engaging evening!

Earn donations for McKinley when you shop without additional cost to you!

1. Shop at Petaluma Market or 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. Learn how to get started

2. Shop on Amazon: 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.

3. Scan your grocery receipts with the BoxTops app: 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!

Details About the Petaluma Council of PTAs

Hello McKinley Community, 

Please find the following Frequently Asked Questions regarding PTA  Council. 

The McKinley PTA will be voting to participate in the PTA Council in our April meeting. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Emily Oh at

Upcoming Events

April 20 – PTA Meeting at the Multi
April 23 – Shop and Donate with Kandila by Jem
April 27 & 28 – Shop and Donate at Rusty Hinges
April 28 – McKinley Block Party
April 29 – Intercultural Café
May 14 – Spring Fundraiser at Herzog Hall on the Fairgrounds

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