Author: Enelia Faithful

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

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 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

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!

Dine and Donate at Mi Pueblo – Tuesday, December 8

Enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine and support McKinley at Mi Pueblo on Petaluma Boulevard from 11am-9pm!

15% of the proceeds will be donated.

Make sure you mention “McKinley School” when you order.

800 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 762-8192

PTA General Meeting This Wednesday at 6:30pm!

Join us for our December PTA General meeting this Wednesday, December 9 at 6:30pm.

Click here for Zoom link and agenda.

Tell Us What Your Child Loves About Distance Learning

The Staff Appreciation committee is compiling quotes about distance learning from the students to give to teachers this holiday season. This has been a huge change for the teachers as well, and we want them to know what they are doing that is working and that your children are enjoying during this time. Please submit your quotes by this Friday, December 11.

Submit your distance learning quotes

The committee also collected questionnaires from the teachers to help you with ideas for gifts if you want to get them a small token of appreciation.
Download the teacher questionnaires

Giving Tree for Classrooms

Every year we ask teachers which items they need most for their classrooms. Families can grab a tag and fulfill a classroom need this way. This year most requests are gift cards.

Teachers can purchase the supplies they need and families will be able to participate without having to leave their homes.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE: check out this Giving Tree for Classrooms sign up, grab a tag or more, and have your cards delivered to school through our Gift Card Fundraising Program or through email. More details in the link! Gift Cards are due on 12/16.

Support McKinley with Your Gift Card Purchases!

Need gift cards to give out to your loved ones during the holidays?  Support McKinley while you shop using ShopWithScrip!  It’s incredibly easy to use! 

If you want gift cards delivered directly to your home, download the Raise Right app and order via the app.  Alternately you can order from your computer at shopwithscrip.com and have your order delivered to the school.  Just use enrollment code (65LA7F8754258) when signing up. 

If your orders are sent to the school, you must have your orders in by December 11th at 5:00pm if you want to receive them in time for the holidays. 

Download Apple App Store app

Download Google Play App

Note: There will be transactions fees and shipping fees when paying online or through the mobile app. Credit card: 2.6% fee per transaction. Bank account: $0.15 fee per transaction.

See this flyer for more information about how Shop with Scrip works!

Wondering about your teacher’s gift card preferences? Here’s a list of your teacher’s favorite stores! If you use Shop with Scrip, you’ll earn cash for McKinley!

Earn Donations for McKinley When You Do Your Holiday 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!

Support McKinley with Your Gift Card Purchases!

Need gift cards to give out to your loved ones during the holidays?  Support McKinley while you shop using ShopWithScrip!  It’s incredibly easy to use! 

If you want gift cards delivered directly to your home, download the Raise Right app and order via the app.  Alternately you can order from your computer at shopwithscrip.com and have your order delivered to the school.  Just use enrollment code (65LA7F8754258) when signing up. 

If your orders are sent to the school, you must have your orders in by December 11th at 5:00pm if you want to receive them in time for the holidays. 

Download Apple App Store app

Download Google Play App

Note: There will be transactions fees and shipping fees when paying online or through the mobile app. Credit card: 2.6% fee per transaction. Bank account: $0.15 fee per transaction.

See this flyer for more information about how Shop with Scrip works!

Wondering about your teacher’s gift card preferences? Here’s a list of your teacher’s favorite stores! If you use Shop with Scrip, you’ll earn cash for McKinley!

Help Support McKinley Families!

This Tuesday December 1st starting at 5AM PST, the McKinley PTA will be raising funds via Facebook to support the McKinley Cares program, which provides grocery store gift cards to struggling families in our school community.

As part of Giving Tuesday, Facebook will match up to $7M donated to charities and nonprofits that day on a first come first serve basis.

We are asking our McKinley community to create their own fundraiser on their Facebook profile that will donate to the McKinley PTA page (https://www.facebook.com/fund/McKinleyPetalumaPTA/) on Tuesday, December 1st starting at 5am. Please make sure to create your donation on your profile page early Tuesday morning to help us receive matching donations.

All donations made on Tuesday will go towards the McKinley Cares program. Grocery store gift cards will be distributed to families in need throughout the school year.

Create your fundraising page

More info on Facebook’s matching donations on Giving Tuesday

Giving Tree for Classrooms

Every year we ask teachers which items they need most for their classrooms. Families can grab a tag and fulfill a classroom need this way. This year most requests are gift cards.

Teachers can purchase the supplies they need and families will be able to participate without having to leave their homes.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE: check out this Giving Tree for Classrooms sign up, grab a tag or more, and have your cards delivered to school through our Gift Card Fundraising Program or through email. More details in the link! Gift Cards are due on 12/16.

Earn Donations for McKinley When You Do Your Holiday 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!

Dine and Donate at Mi Pueblo – Tuesday, December 8

Enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine and support McKinley at Mi Pueblo on Petaluma Boulevard from 11am-9pm!

15% of the proceeds will be donated.

Make sure you mention “McKinley School” when you order.

800 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 762-8192

General PTA Meeting Wednesday, November 18th at 6:30pm

Join us via Zoom this Wednesday for our November PTA meeting. Click here for the meeting link and agenda.

Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 895 6867 8292
Passcode: 632493

Haven’t Joined the PTA yet?

By joining the PTA, you help us meet our school’s needs that are outside the scope of their budget. You also get great discounts, locally and nationally. When you go a step further and volunteer to help with events—or join our board— you set a fine example for our students to follow, and greatly encourage our teachers and staff.

More Information About Joining the PTA

Become a Member Now!

Connect with the PTA and Your Fellow Mustang Families

• Remember to join the ParentSquare PTA group to get reminders about all our initiatives. Simply follow these instructions.
• Follow the McKinley PTA on Facebook
• We also have Facebook groups for each grade where you can connect with other families.

Can’t remember where you saw an announcement?
Our website has the latest information about our fundraisers, Dine, Sweat and Donate and all our volunteer opportunities.

Earn Donations for McKinley When You Do Your Holiday 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!

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!

Earn Donations for McKinley When You Shop 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.

Donate Directly to the PTA on our Website!

You can make one-time or monthly donations on our website and direct them to any of our funds including our General, Staff Appreciation, Garden, or Patrons of the Performing Arts Funds.

You can also stay up-to-date on our upcoming Dine, Sweat, and Donate events and purchase Mustang Spirit Wear!

There are many ways to stay connected with the PTA:

• Remember to join the ParentSquare PTA group to get reminders about all our initiatives. Simply follow these instructions.
• Follow the McKinley PTA on Facebook
• We also have Facebook groups for each grade where you can connect with other families.

Can’t remember where you saw an announcement?
Our website has the latest information about our fundraisers, Dine, Sweat and Donate and all our volunteer opportunities.

This Wednesday, November 4 — Mary’s Pizza Shack — 11am-8:30pm

Join us at Mary’s West Petaluma location on E Washington for both take-out and delivery between 11am and 8:30pm.

Please bring in the flyer, show it on your device or mention McKinley when you order. 20% of proceeds from your order will be donated to our school.

359 East Washington St. Petaluma, CA 94952

(707) 778-7200

Mary’s Pizza Shack Dine and Donate Flyer

Copperfield’s Fundraising Weekend – November 6th-8th

Shop local this weekend and support our school!

Visit any Copperfield’s Books location this weekend and mention “McKinley School” at checkout. 20% of the proceeds from your purchase will be donated to McKinley!

All Copperfield’s stores are open for indoor shopping and curbside pick-up.

https://www.copperfieldsbooks.com

There are many ways to stay connected with the PTA:

• Remember to join the ParentSquare PTA group to get reminders about all our initiatives. Simply follow these instructions.
• Follow the McKinley PTA on Facebook
• We also have Facebook groups for each grade where you can connect with other families.

Can’t remember where you saw an announcement?
Our website has the latest information about our fundraisers, Dine, Sweat and Donate and all our volunteer opportunities.

Month of October: Park Fit

Outdoor fitness classes for women of every fitness level!

• $60 for 5 packs of classes
• $10 of sales donated to McKinley
• Virtual and In Person classes happening
• Mention “McKinley School” when you purchase
  
  Visit the Park Fit Facebook Page

Month of October: Barber Cellars and Barber Lee Spirits

Local wines and spirits for every occasion, shipped nationwide.

• 20% of sales of bottles of wine and spirits donated to McKinley
• Please look for “McKinley School” in the dropdown on the product page when purchasing
• This is a McKinley parent owned business!

Barber Lee Spirits Website

Barber Cellars

Get McKinley PTA Updates on ParentSquare!

Be the first to read all the PTA announcements by joining the ParentSquare McKinley PTA group. Get updates on all our fundraisers and initiatives in one easy-to-access place.

How to Join PTA ParentSquare Group

Less than two weeks to get your Dance-a-Thon pledges in!

Collecting donation pledges for our Dance-a-Thon fall fundraiser is easy!

Simply create a pledge page and share it with your friends and family via email and social media.

We also have envelopes available to pick up at the McKinley office for checks and cash donations. Last day to pledge is Friday, October 30.

If every child at McKinley raises $210 (asks 10 people for $21), we could fully fund the PTA for the entire year! Last year we provided funds for experiential learning trips, supplies for the classroom, a garden coordinator, a lower grade Bilingual Instructional Assistant, and much more. 

More Information about the Dance-a-thon

Month of October: Park Fit

Outdoor fitness classes for women of every fitness level!

• $60 for 5 packs of classes
• $10 of sales donated to McKinley
• Virtual and In Person classes happening
• Mention “McKinley School” when you purchase
  
  Visit the Park Fit Facebook Page

Month of October: Barber Cellars and Barber Lee Spirits

Local wines and spirits for every occasion, shipped nationwide.

• 20% of sales of bottles of wine and spirits donated to McKinley
• Please look for “McKinley School” in the dropdown on the product page when purchasing
• This is a McKinley parent owned business!

Barber Lee Spirits Website

Barber Cellars

BoxTops Fall Collection Contest Ends October 26!

Do you still have paper BoxTops at home?

Please bring your unexpired paper BoxTops to the office by 10/26 and make sure you include your student’s name and grade. You can also mail the BoxTops to the school

McKinley School (BoxTop collection) 110 Ellis St, Petaluma, CA 94952

Are you collecting digital BoxTops yet? New BoxTops can only be claimed by scanning the store receipt within 14 days of purchase.

Learn how set up your app to earn money for McKinley!

Get McKinley PTA Updates on ParentSquare!

Be the first to read all the PTA announcements by joining the ParentSquare McKinley PTA group. Get updates on all our fundraisers and initiatives in one easy-to-access place.

How to Join PTA ParentSquare Group