Wanted: People like you!


We are looking for volunteers!

The PTA has planned many initiatives throughout the school year, and we can’t do our work without our wonderful volunteers.

We have several opportunities for volunteers including:

  • Board Position: Financial Secretary (works with the Treasurer)
  • Traffic Flow/Safe Routes to School
  • Science Night
  • School Clean Up
  • Red Ribbon Week (October 23-31)
  • Sustainability Program
  • Winter Festival
  • PTA liaison for your class

Intrigued? Fill out this form to let us know your interests.

If you have any questions, email Emily Oh at 


After-School Enrichment Registration Begins Wednesday

Welcome to the 2021-2022 school year! We are excited to begin our After-School Enrichment session.

Classes will begin on Monday, September 20th and run for 8 weeks.

This session we will be offering Martial Arts on Monday, Jewelry Making, and Chess on Wednesdays.

Registration will begin on Wednesday, September 1st through September 15th. Online and in-person registration will be available.

To read the class descriptions and register, click here.

Forms will be available in the office on Wednesday, September 1.

Classes will fill up quickly, so register early. Any questions or concerns please contact ASE coordinator, Jessica Servin at


PTA Meeting Preference Survey

We want to make sure that as many families as possible participate in our monthly PTA meetings, so we want to know how you’d prefer to meet this school year. 

Please fill out this survey to let us know your preference. It takes less than 30 seconds.

Thank you so much to all the families that joined us for our PTA meeting on Wednesday. Check out our event calendar to see all we have planned for the school year and take a look at the meeting minutes.


Buy-in Parties from the Mustang Social Are Still Available!

We still have tickets available for some of the great buy-in parties from our spring auction.
These parties are great opportunities to connect with other McKinley families, especially if you are new to the school or just love being a social butterfly.

Below are the links to purchase tickets and read more information:

Guys Night Out Whiskey Tasting ($30/person): September 11, 2021

Mystery Mission & Meal ($40/person): September 12, 2021

Oktoberfest Party ($65/person): October 16, 2021


Ways to Support McKinley


We Invite YOU to Join the PTA Today!!

Did you know that the PTA does a lot more than raise funds for McKinley? While we provide funding to help meet the school’s needs, we also host a variety of community events throughout the year like Bingo Nights, Multicultural Cafés, and the Winter Festival to connect you with other families.

The McKinley PTA community welcomes and encourages leadership, volunteerism and membership from ALL of our families. There are many reasons to join!

We are an inclusive community and value participation from all families. Membership is $10 per person or you may have your membership sponsored for free.


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

You can earn money for McKinley 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!

First PTA Meeting of the Year is This Wednesday!


PTA General Meeting Wednesday, August 25th 6:30pm-7:30pm

Join us in the McKinley multipurpose room for our first general meeting of the school year. We will be discussing our annual budget and our upcoming initiatives.

Childcare and Spanish translation will be provided.


Don’t Forget to Get Your Free Scoop from Baskin-Robbins!

Celebrate back-to-school with a cold treat this week! McKinley students can get a free scoop at Baskin-Robbins in the Grocery Outlet shopping center at 60 East Washington in Petaluma. 

Exchange the green numbered flyer that your child received from their teacher this week for a free scoop, valid only Thursday, August 19 – Wednesday, August 25, 2021!

Bonus points: take some photos of your kids and their scoops to share your appreciation with our local Baskin-Robbins and our PTA. Post photos tagged with @mckinleyPTA @petalumabr #mckinleyPTA #petalumabr on Facebook or Instagram, or email them to 


Buy-in Parties from the Mustang Social Are Still Available!

We still have tickets available for some of the great buy-in parties from our spring auction.
These parties are great opportunities to connect with other McKinley families, especially if you are new to the school or just love being a social butterfly.

Below are the links to purchase tickets and read more information:

Guys Night Out Whiskey Tasting ($30/person): September 11, 2021

Mystery Mission & Meal ($40/person): September 12, 2021

Ladies Poolside Yoga and Brunch ($40/person): September 19, 2021

Oktoberfest Party ($65/person): October 16, 2021


Ways to Support McKinley


We Invite YOU to Join the PTA Today!!

The McKinley PTA community welcomes and encourages leadership, volunteerism and membership from ALL of our families.   PTA is for EVERYONE involved in our school including Parents, Caregivers, Grandparents, Teachers, Staff and the broader community. There are many reasons to join!

Membership is on a sliding scale starting at $10 per person.  No one will be turned away due to a lack of funds! You may sign up one family member or student for $10 or add a membership for each family member for an additional $10 per person or you may have your membership sponsored for free.  We are an inclusive community and value participation from all families.  


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

You can earn money for McKinley 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!

Yogurtland Dine and Donate on the First Day of School!


Dine and Donate August 17th – Yogurtland 5pm-8pm

Celebrate the first day of school with delicious froyo from Yogurtland and support McKinley at the same time!

Yogurtland
401 Kenilworth Dr #540 (next to Target)
Petaluma, CA 94952

Show the flyer on your phone or print it out! 20% of the proceeds will go to McKinley.


Intercultural Café – Thursday August 19th after dropoff at 8:30am

McKinley PTA’s Family Engagement Team would love for you to join our first monthly Intercultural Café! Enjoy a free cup of coffee and connect with McKinley families.

We will meet  in front of the main school entrance (under the overhang) after morning drop off around 8:30 am. Join as you can, no need to RSVP or plan ahead. Family members, including siblings and babies, always welcome.


Free Family Zumba Class – Friday August 20th at 5pm

Please join McKinley PTA’s Family Engagement Team in an hour of dance, laughter and community. Zumba Instructor, Kelly Granger, has designed a family-friendly class where we can follow along, learn some new skills and show off our existing moves.The class is free to the McKinley community – all ages and skill levels welcome. Following the class, we’ll provide popsicles to all!

When: Friday August 20th
Time: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Where: McKinley Blacktop 110 Ellis St. Petaluma CA 94952

Attire: Anything you’re comfortable dancing in. If you’re feeling festive, grab a lei, add a flower to your hair, pull out that grass skirt, or wear a Hawaiian shirt. 

Do you have any questions or need clarification? Contact Lori Engelhardt @ 415.706.9591 or

We hope to see you there!

Elizabeth Harris, Guadalupe Diaz (Ms. Lupe) and Lori Engelhardt


Buy-in Parties from the Mustang Social Are Still Available!

We still have tickets available for some of the great buy-in parties from our spring auction.
These parties are great opportunities to connect with other McKinley families, especially if you are new to the school or just love being a social butterfly.

Below are the links to purchase tickets and read more information:

Guys Night Out Whiskey Tasting ($30/person): September 11, 2021

Mystery Mission & Meal ($40/person): September 12, 2021

Ladies Poolside Yoga and Brunch ($40/person): September 19, 2021

Oktoberfest Party ($65/person): October 16, 2021


Ways to Support McKinley


We Invite YOU to Join the PTA Today!!

The McKinley PTA community welcomes and encourages leadership, volunteerism and membership from ALL of our families.   PTA is for EVERYONE involved in our school including Parents, Caregivers, Grandparents, Teachers, Staff and the broader community. There are many reasons to join!

Membership is on a sliding scale starting at $10 per person.  No one will be turned away due to a lack of funds! You may sign up one family member or student for $10 or add a membership for each family member for an additional $10 per person or you may have your membership sponsored for free.  We are an inclusive community and value participation from all families.  


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

You can earn money for McKinley 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!

Back-to-School PTA Events

We have lots going on to kick off the new school year! We hope to see you at one or more of the following events.


Back-to-School Meet-up Saturday, August 14th!

Kick off the school year at the Wiseman Park playground this Saturday, August 14th from 10am-12pm.

Connect with fellow McKinley/PACS families from all grades and meet the PTA board members.

We hope to see you there!

2121 St Augustine Circle
Petaluma, CA 94954

Questions? Email


Dine and Donate August 17th – Yogurtland 5pm-8pm

Celebrate the first day of school with delicious froyo from Yogurtland and support McKinley at the same time!

Yogurtland
401 Kenilworth Dr #540 (next to Target)
Petaluma, CA 94952

Show the flyer on your phone or print it out! 20% of the proceeds will go to McKinley.


Intercultural Café – Thursday August 19th after dropoff at 8:30am

McKinley PTA’s Family Engagement Team would love for you to join our first monthly Intercultural Café! Enjoy a free cup of coffee and connect with McKinley families.

We will meet  in front of the main school entrance (under the overhang) after morning drop off around 8:30 am. Join as you can, no need to RSVP or plan ahead. Family members, including siblings and babies, always welcome.


Free Family Zumba Class – Friday August 20th at 5pm

Please join McKinley PTA’s Family Engagement Team in an hour of dance, laughter and community. Zumba Instructor, Kelly Granger, has designed a family-friendly class where we can follow along, learn some new skills and show off our existing moves.The class is free to the McKinley community – all ages and skill levels welcome. Following the class, we’ll provide popsicles to all!

When: Friday August 20th
Time: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Where: McKinley Blacktop 110 Ellis St. Petaluma CA 94952

Attire: Anything you’re comfortable dancing in. If you’re feeling festive, grab a lei, add a flower to your hair, pull out that grass skirt, or wear a Hawaiian shirt. 

Do you have any questions or need clarification? Contact Lori Engelhardt @ 415.706.9591 or

We hope to see you there!

Elizabeth Harris, Guadalupe Diaz (Ms. Lupe) and Lori Engelhardt


Ways to Support McKinley


We Invite YOU to Join the PTA Today!!

The McKinley PTA community welcomes and encourages leadership, volunteerism and membership from ALL of our families.   PTA is for EVERYONE involved in our school including Parents, Caregivers, Grandparents, Teachers, Staff and the broader community.

Membership is $10 per person.  You may sign up one family member or student for $10 or add a membership for each family member for an additional $10 per person.  We are an inclusive community and value participation from all families.  No one will be turned away due to a lack of funds!


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

You can earn money for McKinley 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!

Back-to-School Meetup August 14th!


Back-to-School Meet-up Saturday, August 14th!

Kick off the school year at the Wiseman Park playground on Saturday, August 14th from 10am-12pm.

Connect with fellow McKinley/PACS families from all grades and meet the PTA board members.

We hope to see you there!

2121 St Augustine Circle
Petaluma, CA 94954

Questions? Email

Have a Great Summer!


Stay Connected with Your Fellow McKinley Families this Summer

Did you know we have parent Facebook groups for each grade? Join and stay in touch with other parents this summer. Plan play dates, get the scoop on teachers, and get all your McKinley questions answered!

See the full list of groups here


Show Your McKinley Pride with Spirit Wear

Let everyone at the playground and grocery store know you’re a McKinley family this summer. We have different varieties of shirts, bags, and even phone cases available on our Teespring site.

Get your gear now!


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.

Get Last Minute Items from the Mustang Social!

The Mustang Social Online Auction Ends Tonight (Sunday, May 16th) at 5pm!


Buy-in Parties and Wine Will Still Be Available for Purchase After the Auction Closes

You still have the chance to place your bids on great items before time runs out. Auction closes at 9pm tonight (Sunday). Check out all the action at www.themustangsocial.com

Please pay for your auction items ASAP so we can finalize the fundraiser. To pay, click on My Account and select the Won Auctions tab.

Items like wine and buy-in parties will still be available for purchase this week in the Buy Now section of the site.

You will receive an email this week with information on how to receive your items. Thank you so much for supporting our school!

Got questions? Email


Welcome to Our New PTA Board Members for the 2021-2022 School Year

Our last PTA general meeting was Wednesday and we elected new board members for the 2021-22 school year! Congrats and we know that you all will do well!

Here is your new McKinley PTA board for 2021-22:

  • President: Emily Oh
  • Co-President (VP of Membership): Staci Stern
  • Treasurer: Joe Stern
  • Secretary: Trisha Young
  • VP of Communications: Enelia Faithful
  • Parliamentarian: Larissa Laska-Ruebusch

VP of Fundraising and Financial Secretary are open so if you are interested, please feel free to reach out to Chris Lum () for questions. We also have a few volunteer positions that are still open.

We would like to thank our outgoing board members Chris Lum, Ashley Fitting, Kelly Pounds, Juliet Bowen, Julie Petersen, and Jessica Servin for all of their hard work and dedication during the pandemic. Thank you also to all our volunteers who juggled distance learning and their committee commitments to help out the PTA this year. You are all rock stars!


Wise Girls Workshop Logo

Support McKinley by Enrolling Your Child in a Wise Girl Summer Fun Workshop

Crafts, Games, and Activities focused on having fun, making friends, wellness, and building strong, confident girls. Includes go at your own pace fitness sessions with Certified Personal Trainer, Tina Parrish.

Enroll your child in a Wise Girl Summer FUN Workshop and 10% of the proceeds will go to McKinley School.

Mention “McKinley School” when you purchase. This fundraiser is ongoing through the entire month of May.

Register Here
Learn More About Wise Girl Workshops


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.

The Mustang Social Online Auction Goes Live May 12

The Mustang Social Online Auction Starts This Wednesday at 5pm!


Auction will be live Wednesday, May 12 at 5pm through Sunday, May 16 at 9pm

Thank you so much for all your donations to our spring fundraiser. We have gathered some amazing items to raise funds to support our McKinley students including:

You can preview the items now by visiting www.themustangsocial.com. You can also register so you are ready to bid. New items will be added until the auction starts.

The auction will go live Wednesday, May 12 at 5pm and end Sunday, May 16th at 9pm !

Got questions? Email


Join us May 12th at 6:30pm via Zoom for our PTA General Meeting and Board Elections!

Our PTA general meeting and 2021-2022 board elections are this Wednesday, May 12th at 6:30pm via Zoom. Preview the agenda here. Spanish interpretation will be provided.

Meeting ID: 819 0167 0214
Passcode: 447195

Zoom Link

We are still looking for VP of Fundraising and Financial Secretary nominees. You can read more about the positions here.

If you have any questions or would like to nominate yourself, please email .


Wise Girls Workshop Logo

Support McKinley by Enrolling Your Child in a Wise Girl Summer Fun Workshop

Crafts, Games, and Activities focused on having fun, making friends, wellness, and building strong, confident girls. Includes go at your own pace fitness sessions with Certified Personal Trainer, Tina Parrish.

Enroll your child in a Wise Girl Summer FUN Workshop and 10% of the proceeds will go to McKinley School.

Mention “McKinley School” when you purchase. This fundraiser is ongoing through the entire month of May.

Register Here
Learn More About Wise Girl Workshops


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 May 2, 2021

Teacher Appreciation Week is this Week


Show Our Teachers Your Appreciation!

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, May 3 to May 7!

This is the week where students and parents can celebrate and appreciate all that the teachers and staff do for us at McKinley School.

We have gathered some ideas of things you can do everyday to show your appreciation. You certainly do not have to do any of these things or do them everyday.

Check out the list here


Wise Girls Workshop Logo

Support McKinley by Enrolling Your Child in a Wise Girl Summer Fun Workshop

Crafts, Games, and Activities focused on having fun, making friends, wellness, and building strong, confident girls. Includes go at your own pace fitness sessions with Certified Personal Trainer, Tina Parrish.

Enroll your child in a Wise Girl Summer FUN Workshop and 10% of the proceeds will go to McKinley School.

Mention “McKinley School” when you purchase. This fundraiser is ongoing through the entire month of May.

Register Here
Learn More About Wise Girl Workshops


PTA Elections are May 12.
Join the Board!

Are you looking for ways to connect with other families and help McKinley at the same time? You’re in luck as we are still recruiting PTA board members for the 2021-2022 school year.

Whether your hobbies include calculating the rent costs for apartments you see on TV down to the penny, cat herding, or wandering the folder aisle at Office Depot, there is a place for you on our board.

Here are the open positions:

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

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

Read the position descriptions here. Elections will be held at our May 12th meeting.

If you would like to learn more about any of the open positions next year, please email PTA Chris Lum and Ashley Fitting at


Mustang Social Auction Preview!


Thank you so much for all your donations to our spring fundraiser. You can now preview the items by visiting www.themustangsocial.com. You can also register so you are ready to bid once the auction starts. New items will be added throughout the next week.

The auction will go live Wednesday, May 12 at 5pm and end Sunday, May 16th at 9pm !

Got questions? Click here for more information or email


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 April 26, 2021

Teacher Appreciation Week is the First Week of May!


Share Your Distance and Hybrid Learning Memories

The Staff Appreciation Committee is gathering quotes about distance and hybrid learning to share with the teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week. We need quotes from all grades.

Please take a few moments to share your student’s thoughts and favorite memories with us!
Fill out the form here!


Attention 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Families!


This trimester the 6th-8th grade classes are coming together to show our teachers appreciation and thanks and the Staff Appreciation Committee is collecting funds for a special celebration for our teachers .

If you are able to, you can donate on the PTA website by selecting the “Staff Appreciation Fund” on the donation form, or drop off cash at the school office by Thursday, April 29.

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


PTA Elections are May 12.
Join the Board!

Are you looking for ways to connect with other families and help McKinley at the same time? You’re in luck as we are still recruiting PTA board members for the 2021-2022 school year.

Whether your hobbies include calculating the rent costs for apartments you see on TV down to the penny, cat herding, or wandering the folder aisle at Office Depot, there is a place for you on our board.

Here are the open positions:

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

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

Read the position descriptions here. Elections will be held at our May 12th meeting.

If you would like to learn more about any of the open positions next year, please email PTA Chris Lum and Ashley Fitting at


Got Auction Items?


We are still collecting auction items for the Mustang Social. Gift cards from local restaurants and businesses can still be dropped off at the office this week.

You can also donate a cash amount for us to use to purchase items from Petaluma businesses to include in the online auction.

Have other items you can donate?

Email if you have any items (wine, gift baskets, art, sports tickets etc.), vacation homes, experiences or buy-in event connections you can donate.

The auction will go live May 12! Got questions? Click here for more information


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.

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