Spring into April

What is coming up in April? Set sail on The Love Boat, our annual spring fundraiser! Dine & Donate at Chipotle and join us for our monthly PTA meeting.


BUY TICKETS NOW!
for the annual McKinley Spring Fundraiser

IT’S ALMOST TIME TO SET SAIL!
Early bird pricing lasts through April 15th.

On Saturday April 29th, 2023 THE LOVE BOAT will set sail from Herzog Hall in the Sonoma Marin Fairgrounds.  It is going to be amazing as we have confirmed “Droppin’ Anchor” a premier Bay Area Yacht Rock Band!!!  It is going to be.a great party and we hope to raise $50,000 to support our kids!


April 11: Dine and Donate at Chipotle

Head over to Chipotle tomorrow, Tuesday, April 11 for Dine and Donate from 4pm-8pm!
Dine in or order online! It’s the perfect way to ease back into school and support McKinley School PTA! (in addition to buying your spring fundraiser tickets)

Date: Tuesday, April 11

Time: from 4pm-8pm

Place: Chipotle

Address: 401 Kenilworth Dr Ste 710, Petaluma, CA 94952-3404
IN PERSON:
For in person purchases, Bring flyer or show on your phone:

ORDER ONLINE FOR PICKUP: Use code EN7PPRC in ‘promo’ field before checkout. Orders placed online or through the Chipotle app for pickup using this unique code will be counted.


April 19th:
General PTA Meeting

Join us either in person or on zoom at 6:30 on Wednesday, April 19th for the general PTA meeting. We will meet in the multi for those that want to attend in person, or you can join via zoom.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87571324887?pwd=ZGgwcUlSU3ZLSE00bmM3RHJ2RHhhdz09

Meeting ID: 875 7132 4887
Passcode: 564564

We hope to see you there!


Did you know that the McKinley PTA provides funds for programs and initiatives that support every student and classroom at McKinley/PACS?

We are so proud to have been able to support McKinley / PACS by providing funds for a bilingual instructional assistant for the lower grades, funding classroom supply stipends for every teacher, purchasing water filling and hand washing stations for the school campus, hosting events throughout the year for all our families, and much more! See our full list of accomplishments.

You can help us on our mission!

Joining the PTA is a great way for you to provide input about our initiatives and funding priorities. The McKinley PTA welcomes members from all our school families, including those who cannot afford the cost of membership. Membership for the school year is $10 and we offer sponsored memberships.


Upcoming Events

  • 4/10- students return from break
  • 4/11- Dine and Donate at Chipotle
  • 4/13- Class pictures
  • 4/14- Spirit Day- Grade Level Colors
  • 4/19 – Monthly PTA general meeting
  • 4/28- TK-3 Talent Show
  • 4/29 – Annual Spring Fundraiser -5pm-10pm
  • 5/1-5/4- 6th Grade Camp
  • 5/29- No School
  • 6/2-Volunteer Tea
  • 6/7- 8th Grade Promotion @ 5PM
  • 6/8- 6th Grade Promotion @ 5PM

Cruising into February

What is coming up in February? Annual fundraiser planning, campus tours and Dine & Donate.


February 21: Dine and Donate at Belfare

Check out Belfare’s comforting dishes with simple ingredients at our new brick and mortar location. Monday through Friday (Saturdays Coming Soon!) 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM 

No flier necessary. Just mention McKinley at checkout.15% of proceeds will be donated to McKinley.

1410 South McDowell Blvd Suite D, Cross Street Casa Grande in Petaluma

Phone: 707-774-6029

www.belfaresonoma.com


February 24: Intercultural Cafe

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, October 28, 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!


Interested in finding out more about McKinley & PACS?

School Tours for McKinley TK/K and grades 1-6 – please sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409054aadaa2ea3fb6-tkk
● Tuesday, February 7 @ 9:00 AM
● Friday, February 17 @ 9:00 AM
● Wednesday, February 22 @ 10:45 A
M

PACS Campus Tours – please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409054aadaa2ea3fb6-pacs
● Thursday, February 2 @ 11:00 AM

Learn more about school tours and info nights here: https://www.petalumacityschools.org/domain/644


Save the Date! Volunteer
for the annual McKinley Fundraiser

On Saturday April 29th, 2023 THE LOVE BOAT will set sail from Herzog Hall in the Sonoma Marin Fairgrounds.  It is going to be amazing as we have confirmed “Droppin’ Anchor” a premier Bay Area Yacht Rock Band!!!  It is going to be.a great party and we hope to raise $50,000 to support our kids!

We need your help!

1. Mark your calendars now to Save the date. 

2. MOST IMPORTANTLY…. SPREAD THE WORD!  This is an amazing opportunity to meet other families, have fun with families you know, support the kiddos but we need your help making sure every family (especially those younger families and those new to McKinley) know!!!

3. We have many needs as we plan this event. These are some of the areas where we need volunteers leading up to and the day of the event.     Do you have experience with on-site event planning?  Logistics?  Want to chair a committee? Chairs of committees will be given entry tickets and committee members will get drink tickets! But remember, it is all for the kids!!!!

Please reach out to Nina Jarnum () or Renee Mcardle () with your preferred area of support and we will reach out. 

Planning Meetings are starting Wednesday February 1 at 7:30pm and will be ongoing every two weeks. Zoom information below. 

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81869247100?pwd=QXk4akJnUDlmU0JuQnkxdmJvbWpGZz09

Meeting ID: 818 6924 7100
Passcode: Renee321!!


Did you know that the McKinley PTA provides funds for programs and initiatives that support every student and classroom at McKinley/PACS?

We are so proud to have been able to support McKinley / PACS by providing funds for a bilingual instructional assistant for the lower grades, funding classroom supply stipends for every teacher, purchasing water filling and hand washing stations for the school campus, hosting events throughout the year for all our families, and much more! See our full list of accomplishments.

You can help us on our mission!

Joining the PTA is a great way for you to provide input about our initiatives and funding priorities. The McKinley PTA welcomes members from all our school families, including those who cannot afford the cost of membership. Membership for the school year is $10 and we offer sponsored memberships.


Upcoming Events

  • 2/1- Walk and Roll to School
  • 2/2- PACS Tour 11:00 AM
  • 2/4- PCS Fun Run
  • 2/13 and 2/14- NO SCHOOL (Staff Development Days)
  • 2/15 Planning Meeting for Annual Fundraiser
  • 2/20- NO SCHOOL
  • 2/21 Dine and Donate at Belfare
  • 2/24 International cafe
  • 2/27 – 3/3 Conferences for TK-6: Wednesday release schedule
  • 4/29 Annual Fundraiser-Save the date!

Happy New Year, McKinley & PACS!

Here’s what is coming up in January.


Interested in finding out more about McKinley & PACS?

School Tours for McKinley TK/K and grades 1-6 – please sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409054aadaa2ea3fb6-tkk

● Friday, January 13 @ 10:45 AM
● Thursday, January 26 @ 9:00 AM
● Tuesday, January 31 @ 10:45 AM
● Tuesday, February 7 @ 9:00 AM
● Friday, February 17 @ 9:00 AM
● Wednesday, February 22 @ 10:45 AM

PACS Campus Tours – please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409054aadaa2ea3fb6-pacs
● Wednesday, January 11 @ 11:00 AM
● Thursday, January 12 @ 9:00 AM
● Wednesday, January 18 @ 9:00 AM
● Tuesday, January 24 @ 1:30 PM
● Thursday, February 2 @ 11:00 AM

Learn more about school tours and info nights here: https://www.petalumacityschools.org/domain/644


January 16th: Martin Luther King Day-No School


January 18th:
General PTA Meeting

Join us either in person or on zoom at 6:30 on Wednesday, January 18th for the general PTA meeting. We will meet in the multi for those that want to attend in person, or you can join via zoom.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87571324887?pwd=ZGgwcUlSU3ZLSE00bmM3RHJ2RHhhdz09

Meeting ID: 875 7132 4887
Passcode: 564564

We hope to see you there!


January 19: Dine and Donate at Brewsters 

Bundle up and bring the family to Brewsters for a post-school snack or a delicious dinner. 11:30am-9:00pm

Guests are welcome to bring in the flyer, show it on their device or mention it. https://drive.google.com/file/d/17XhUBy7Q-Oj5-yBIgtqfaoM_Qft2bE1G/view?usp=share_link

15% of proceeds will be donated to McKinley


Did you know that the McKinley PTA provides funds for programs and initiatives that support every student and classroom at McKinley/PACS?

We are so proud to have been able to support McKinley / PACS by providing funds for a bilingual instructional assistant for the lower grades, funding classroom supply stipends for every teacher, purchasing water filling and hand washing stations for the school campus, hosting events throughout the year for all our families, and much more! See our full list of accomplishments.

You can help us on our mission!

Joining the PTA is a great way for you to provide input about our initiatives and funding priorities. The McKinley PTA welcomes members from all our school families, including those who cannot afford the cost of membership. Membership for the school year is $10 and we offer sponsored memberships.


Upcoming Events

  • 1/9- First day back from break
  • 1/11- PACS Tour- 11 am
  • 1/12- PACS Tour- 9 am
  • 1/13- TK-6 Tour – 10:45 am
  • 1/16 – No School
  • 1/18- PTA Meeting
  • 1/19-Dine & Donate at Brewsters

Current Events December 12 and beyond

Here’s what is coming up in December.




Starting December 5th-14th:
Holiday Giving Program

Every year, our community at McKinley comes together to lend a helping hand to our families that could use some extra help or support during the holiday season.

All McKinley/PACS families are invited to stop by the Holiday Giving Board and pick a tag for an item that one of our sponsored families wishes to receive during the holidays. The holiday board will be out starting Monday, December 5th through Wednesday December 14th; before and after school. There will be many tags available, and all gifts are due back by Friday, December 16th at the office. All gifts must be wrapped and the original tag must be attached.

Please sign up to help supervise the board here.

Questions? Contact the coordinators.
Jessica Servin –
Chris Lum –


Friday, December 16th:
McKinley’s Winterfest

Join us for some seasonal magic and come out to celebrate our community with McKinley’s Winterfest on December 16th.
There’s 3 ways you can join the fun!
1. Save the date and come out to celebrate our community.
2. Volunteer by signing up here.
3. If you have any questions please reach out to Rebecca Hachmyer at or Kristen Joyce at .


December 21st:
General PTA Meeting

Join us either in person or on zoom at 6:30 on Wednesday, November 16th for the general PTA meeting. We will meet in the multi for those that want to attend in person, or you can join via zoom.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87571324887?pwd=ZGgwcUlSU3ZLSE00bmM3RHJ2RHhhdz09

Meeting ID: 875 7132 4887
Passcode: 564564

We hope to see you there!


December 19-22:
PACS 1pm release

December 22: TK-6th
Mimimum Day release


December 23rd – January 9th:
Winter Break

Enjoy your break from school and we’ll see you in 2023.


Did you know that the McKinley PTA provides funds for programs and initiatives that support every student and classroom at McKinley/PACS?

We are so proud to have been able to support McKinley / PACS by providing funds for a bilingual instructional assistant for the lower grades, funding classroom supply stipends for every teacher, purchasing water filling and hand washing stations for the school campus, hosting events throughout the year for all our families, and much more! See our full list of accomplishments.

You can help us on our mission!

Joining the PTA is a great way for you to provide input about our initiatives and funding priorities. The McKinley PTA welcomes members from all our school families, including those who cannot afford the cost of membership. Membership for the school year is $10 and we offer sponsored memberships.


Upcoming Events

  • December 2: Intercultural Cafe & Chat with the Principal
  • December 4: Dine & Donate at Barber Cellars Tasting Room and Barber Lee Distillery
  • December 10- PCS Family Fun Run
  • December 13- New TK/K Families- Parent Informational Night
  • December 15- PACS Informational Night
  • December 15: ELAC meeting
  • December 16th: Winterfest
  • December 21st: PTA Meeting at 6:30
  • December 19-22: PACS 1pm release
  • December 22nd: Tk-6 Minimum Day release
  • December 23rd-January 6th: Winter Break (No School)

Current Events

Here’s what is coming up in December.


Sunday, December 4th:
Dine & Donate at Barber Cellars and Barber Lee Spirits

Get into the holiday spirit with cocktails from award winning Barber Lee Spirits, or take a break from holiday shopping with a glass of wine at Barber Cellars Tasting Room right in the festive Hotel Petaluma at 112 Washington St, Petaluma, CA 94952 from 1pm-6pm.

Barber Lee Spirits – Distillery Barrel Room,
120 Washington St, Petaluma, CA 94952
from 1pm-6pm

Mention McKinley and 20% of sales will benefit the school.


Starting November 28th-Friday, December 9th:
After School Enrichment Winter Session Dates are Here!

Interest Forms are available on the PTA Website starting today, November 28th, until Friday, December 9th.  This is an interest form ONLY and placement emails will be sent on Wednesday, December 14th.  Please complete one form for each course you are interested in. This is a lottery system and your ASE Team is working to place as many students as possible.

Session begins the week of January 9th and payment is due on January 9th,  cash or check to a drop box in the McKinley Front Office.

This is a six week program from January 9th until the week of February 13th. 

We are excited to announce our new classes and so grateful for all of the McKinley Staff offering courses and their classroom space to make this program successful. 

Questions?  Email Emily Oh at 


Starting December 5th:
Holiday Giving Program

Every year, our community at McKinley comes together to lend a helping hand to our families that could use some extra help or support during the holiday season.

All McKinley/PACS families are invited to stop by the Holiday Giving Board and pick a tag for an item that one of our sponsored families wishes to receive during the holidays. The holiday board will be out starting Monday, December 5th; before and after school. There will be many tags available, and all gifts are due back by Monday, December 12th at the office. All gifts must be wrapped and the original tag must be attached.

Please sign up to help supervise the board here.

Questions? Contact the coordinators.
Jessica Servin –
Chris Lum –


December 9th:
Intercultural Cafe

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, October 28, 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!


Friday, December 16th:
McKinley’s Winterfest

Join us for some seasonal magic and come out to celebrate our community with McKinley’s Winterfest on December 16th.
There’s 3 ways you can join the fun!
1. Save the date and come out to celebrate our community.
2. Volunteer by signing up here.
3. If you have any questions please reach out to Rebecca Hachmyer at or Kristen Joyce at .


December 21st:
General PTA Meeting

Join us either in person or on zoom at 6:30 on Wednesday, November 16th for the general PTA meeting. We will meet in the multi for those that want to attend in person, or you can join via zoom.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87571324887?pwd=ZGgwcUlSU3ZLSE00bmM3RHJ2RHhhdz09

Meeting ID: 875 7132 4887
Passcode: 564564

We hope to see you there!


December 19-22:
PACS 1pm release

December 22: TK-6th
Mimimum Day release


December 23rd – January 9th:
Winter Break

Enjoy your break from school and we’ll see you in 2023.


Did you know that the McKinley PTA provides funds for programs and initiatives that support every student and classroom at McKinley/PACS?

We are so proud to have been able to support McKinley / PACS by providing funds for a bilingual instructional assistant for the lower grades, funding classroom supply stipends for every teacher, purchasing water filling and hand washing stations for the school campus, hosting events throughout the year for all our families, and much more! See our full list of accomplishments.

You can help us on our mission!

Joining the PTA is a great way for you to provide input about our initiatives and funding priorities. The McKinley PTA welcomes members from all our school families, including those who cannot afford the cost of membership. Membership for the school year is $10 and we offer sponsored memberships.


Upcoming Events

  • December 2: Intercultural Cafe & Chat with the Principal
  • December 4: Dine & Donate at Barber Cellars Tasting Room and Barber Lee Distillery
  • December 10- PCS Family Fun Run
  • December 13- New TK/K Families- Parent Informational Night
  • December 15- PACS Informational Night
  • December 15: ELAC meeting
  • December 16th: Winterfest
  • December 21st: PTA Meeting at 6:30
  • December 19-22: PACS 1pm release
  • December 22nd: Tk-6 Minimum Day release
  • December 23rd-January 6th: Winter Break (No School)

Current Events

Here’s what is coming up in November and beyond.


November 7 – 18th:
Conference weeks

Parent-teacher conferences start next week. Please note, conferences for TK-6 are scheduled for two weeks from 11/7-11/18. These are Wednesday release days EVERY DAY.

For both weeks:
TK/K release at 12:00
1st-3rd release at 1:05
4th-6th release at 1:15
For 11/14-18
PACS will also release at 1


Monday, November 14th:
Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day

Participate in the nation’s Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day and celebrate Ruby Bridges by walking to school on Monday, November 14th.

If you would like more information:
Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day


November 16th:
General PTA Meeting

Join us either in person or on zoom at 6:30 on Wednesday, November 16th for the general PTA meeting. We will meet in the multi for those that want to attend in person, or you can join via zoom.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87571324887?pwd=ZGgwcUlSU3ZLSE00bmM3RHJ2RHhhdz09

Meeting ID: 875 7132 4887
Passcode: 564564

We hope to see you there!


Thursday, November 17th:
Dine & Donate at Fruta

Thanks to Fruta, come enjoy a delicious treat and support our sweet school at the same time!

Mention McKinley at checkout and 20% of the sales are donated to the school.

Fru-ta Natural Artisan Ice Cream
279A N McDowell Blvd
Suite A, Petaluma

See the flyer here.


Friday, November 18th:
Signup deadline to be a Winterfest vendor

Join us for some seasonal magic with McKinley’s Winterfest on December 16th.
There’s 3 ways you can join the fun!
1. Save the date and come out to celebrate our community.
2. Volunteer by signing up here.
3. If you would like to be a vendor at the event and reserve a table to sell goods and/or services please reach out to either Rebecca Hachmyer at or Kristen Joyce at no later than next Friday November 18th.


November 21st – 25th:
Autumn Break

Enjoy your break from school and we’ll see you on the 28th.


Did you know that the McKinley PTA provides funds for programs and initiatives that support every student and classroom at McKinley/PACS?

We are so proud to have been able to support McKinley / PACS by providing funds for a bilingual instructional assistant for the lower grades, funding classroom supply stipends for every teacher, purchasing water filling and hand washing stations for the school campus, hosting events throughout the year for all our families, and much more! See our full list of accomplishments.

You can help us on our mission!

Joining the PTA is a great way for you to provide input about our initiatives and funding priorities. The McKinley PTA welcomes members from all our school families, including those who cannot afford the cost of membership. Membership for the school year is $10 and we offer sponsored memberships.


Upcoming Events

  • December 2: Intercultural Cafe & Chat with the Principal
  • December 15: ELAC meeting
  • December 16th: Winterfest
  • December 21st: PTA Meeting
  • December 23rd-January 6th: Winter Break (No School)

Current Events

Here’s what is coming up in November and beyond.


November 6: Signup deadline
November 9: Auditions
for The McKinley Performing Arts Program: Shrek, The Musical

Students in grades 1-8 are invited to audition to join the cast of Shrek The Musical Jr.!
Audition Date: Wednesday, November 9th in the McKinley Multi. Every student who auditions will receive a part in the show.
Callback Auditions: Wednesday, November 16th

Sign up to join the backstage crew!We are also looking for students in grades 4-8 to join our tech crew to design and paint sets, run lights and sound, sew costumes, help with makeup and much more.

Enrollment fee information
The cost of the program is $75 per cast member and $40 per crew member. No student will be turned away due to lack of funds. Families may pay what they can or receive full scholarships.

For program details, to pick your audition songs, and to sign up for auditions or the tech crew, visit bit.ly/McKShrek


November 7- 18th:
Conference weeks

Parent-teacher conferences start next week. Please note, conferences for TK-6 are scheduled for two weeks from 11/7-11/18. These are Wednesday release days EVERY DAY.

For both weeks:
TK/K release at 12:00
1st-3rd release at 1:05
4th-6th release at 1:15
For 11/14-18
PACS will also release at 1


Thursday, November 10th
PCS School Board Members- Office Hours at McKinley

Our PCS School Board Members will be on campus on Thursday, November 10th from 3:30-5:30 to hear from you. Come with questions and ideas!


Friday, November 11th
No School


Monday, November 14th:
Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day

Participate in the nation’s Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day and celebrate Ruby Bridges by walking to school on Monday, November 14th.

If you would like more information:
Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day


November 16th:
General PTA Meeting

Join us either in person or on zoom at 6:30 on Wednesday, November 16th for the general PTA meeting. We will meet in the multi for those that want to attend in person, or you can join via zoom.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87571324887?pwd=ZGgwcUlSU3ZLSE00bmM3RHJ2RHhhdz09

Meeting ID: 875 7132 4887
Passcode: 564564

We hope to see you there!


Thursday, November 17th:
Dine & Donate at Fruta

Thanks to Fruta, come enjoy a delicious treat and support our sweet school at the same time!

Mention McKinley at checkout and 20% of the sales are donated to the school.

Fru-ta Natural Artisan Ice Cream
279A N McDowell Blvd
Suite A, Petaluma

See the flyer here.


Friday, November 18th:
Signup deadline to be a Winterfest vendor

Join us for some seasonal magic with McKinley’s Winterfest on December 16th.
There’s 3 ways you can join the fun!
1. Save the date and come out to celebrate our community.
2. Volunteer by signing up here.
3. If you would like to be a vendor at the event and reserve a table to sell goods and/or services please reach out to either Rebecca Hachmyer at or Kristen Joyce at no later than next Friday November 18th.


November 21st – 25th:
Autumn Break

Enjoy your break from school and we’ll see you on the 28th.


Did you know that the McKinley PTA provides funds for programs and initiatives that support every student and classroom at McKinley/PACS?

We are so proud to have been able to support McKinley / PACS by providing funds for a bilingual instructional assistant for the lower grades, funding classroom supply stipends for every teacher, purchasing water filling and hand washing stations for the school campus, hosting events throughout the year for all our families, and much more! See our full list of accomplishments.

You can help us on our mission!

Joining the PTA is a great way for you to provide input about our initiatives and funding priorities. The McKinley PTA welcomes members from all our school families, including those who cannot afford the cost of membership. Membership for the school year is $10 and we offer sponsored memberships.


Upcoming Events

  • December 2: Intercultural Cafe & Chat with the Principal
  • December 15: ELAC meeting
  • December 16th: Winterfest
  • December 21st: PTA Meeting
  • December 23rd-January 6th: Winter Break (No School)

Current Events

Here’s whats coming up the week of October 24 -28 and beyond.


October 28th:
Intercultural Cafe

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, October 28, 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!


The McKinley Makerspace Needs Craft Supplies

Are you cleaning out your desk, garage, or craft closet? Do you have art materials that you bought for a new hobby that you only used a few times? If so, please consider donating them to the McKinley Makerspace!

The McKinley Makerspace provides a place for our students to craft, paint, tinker and express themselves through art during recess. We are looking for the following items to allow them to explore their creative ideas:

Knitting needles

  • Knitting needles
  • Greeting card envelopes (colorful ones)
  • Stickers
  • Glitter/Confetti/Sequins
  • Color ink pads
  • Toilet paper rolls
  • Doilies
  • Glitter glue pens
  • Board games
  • Gift cards to Amazon, Walmart and Michael’s are also welcome

Gift cards to Amazon, Walmart and Michael’s are also welcome

Contact Ms. Kasso with questions at 


October 31st:
McKinley Halloween Parade

Students may come to school in their costumes!

Monday, October 31st, 8:30 am

Families are invited on campus to celebrate and cheer on the parade line. We LOVE parents in costumes, too!

Where: Blacktop (line up like a normal day)

Attire: Halloween costume (no weapons or blood allowed and costumes should be appropriate for elementary school. Face masks are allowed for the parade only)

There will be a non-Halloween space on campus for students who do not celebrate


November 2:
Dia de los Muertos

Please join us and the Boys and Girls Club on Wednesday, November 2nd from 4:00-6:00 for our Dia de los Muertos event. We will have:

• an ofrenda (memory box) walk around the garden area
• a face painting station
• a paper flower making station
• a paper plate sombrero making table
• Dia de los Muertos coloring
• a potluck (you are welcome to bring food to share. • PLEASE make a sign to inform people what your dish is and the ingredients)

If you would like to help volunteer at this event, please contact Joan Feltes at . Joan will be hosting a parent meeting on Tuesday, October 18th at 5:00 in room 9 for any parents interested in participating, bringing ideas, and supporting the event.


November 6:
Signup deadline for
The McKinley Performing Arts Program: Shrek, The Musical

Students in grades 1-8 are invited to audition to join the cast of Shrek The Musical Jr.!
Audition Date: Wednesday, November 9th in the McKinley Multi. Every student who auditions will receive a part in the show.
Callback Auditions: Wednesday, November 16th

Sign up to join the backstage crew!We are also looking for students in grades 4-8 to join our tech crew to design and paint sets, run lights and sound, sew costumes, help with makeup and much more.

Enrollment fee information
The cost of the program is $75 per cast member and $40 per crew member. No student will be turned away due to lack of funds. Families may pay what they can or receive full scholarships.

For program details, to pick your audition songs, and to sign up for auditions or the tech crew, visit bit.ly/McKShrek


Did you know that the McKinley PTA provides funds for programs and initiatives that support every student and classroom at McKinley/PACS?

We are so proud to have been able to support McKinley / PACS by providing funds for a bilingual instructional assistant for the lower grades, funding classroom supply stipends for every teacher, purchasing water filling and hand washing stations for the school campus, hosting events throughout the year for all our families, and much more! See our full list of accomplishments.

You can help us on our mission!

Joining the PTA is a great way for you to provide input about our initiatives and funding priorities. The McKinley PTA welcomes members from all our school families, including those who cannot afford the cost of membership. Membership for the school year is $10 and we offer sponsored memberships.


Upcoming Events

  • 10/19- PTA Meeting at 6:30
  • 10/28- Intercultural cafe
  • 10/31- Halloween parade at 8:30
  • 11/2- Dia de los Muertos 4:00-6:00 PM
  • 11/7-11/18- Conference weeks
    (WEDNESDAY RELEASE DAYS)
  • 11/11- No school

Current Events

Here’s whats coming up the week of October 17 -21 and beyond.


October 19th:
General PTA Meeting

Join us either in person or on zoom at 6:30 on Wednesday, October 19th for the general PTA meeting. We will meet in the multi for those that want to attend in person, or you can join via zoom.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87571324887?pwd=ZGgwcUlSU3ZLSE00bmM3RHJ2RHhhdz09

Meeting ID: 875 7132 4887
Passcode: 564564

We hope to see you there!


The McKinley Makerspace Needs Craft Supplies

Are you cleaning out your desk, garage, or craft closet? Do you have art materials that you bought for a new hobby that you only used a few times? If so, please consider donating them to the McKinley Makerspace!

The McKinley Makerspace provides a place for our students to craft, paint, tinker and express themselves through art during recess. We are looking for the following items to allow them to explore their creative ideas:

Knitting needles

  • Knitting needles
  • Greeting card envelopes (colorful ones)
  • Stickers
  • Glitter/Confetti/Sequins
  • Color ink pads
  • Toilet paper rolls
  • Doilies
  • Glitter glue pens
  • Board games
  • Gift cards to Amazon, Walmart and Michael’s are also welcome

Gift cards to Amazon, Walmart and Michael’s are also welcome

Contact Ms. Kasso with questions at 


October 31st:
McKinley Halloween Parade

Students may come to school in their costumes!

Monday, October 31st, 8:30 am

Families are invited on campus to celebrate and cheer on the parade line. We LOVE parents in costumes, too!

Where: Blacktop (line up like a normal day)

Attire: Halloween costume (no weapons or blood allowed and costumes should be appropriate for elementary school. Face masks are allowed for the parade only)

There will be a non-Halloween space on campus for students who do not celebrate


November 2:
Dia de los Muertos

Please join us and the Boys and Girls Club on Wednesday, November 2nd from 4:00-6:00 for our Dia de los Muertos event. We will have:

• an ofrenda (memory box) walk around the garden area
• a face painting station
• a paper flower making station
• a paper plate sombrero making table
• Dia de los Muertos coloring
• a potluck (you are welcome to bring food to share. • PLEASE make a sign to inform people what your dish is and the ingredients)

If you would like to help volunteer at this event, please contact Joan Feltes at . Joan will be hosting a parent meeting on Tuesday, October 18th at 5:00 in room 9 for any parents interested in participating, bringing ideas, and supporting the event.


November 9: The McKinley Performing Arts Program announces…Auditions for spring production of Shrek the Musical, Jr.

We will be holding auditions for our production of Shrek The Musical, Jr. on Wednesday, November 9 in the McKinley Multi. Callback auditions will take place Wednesday, November 16. All interested students in grades 1-8 are invited to audition.

Program details and audition songs can be found here.


Did you know that the McKinley PTA provides funds for programs and initiatives that support every student and classroom at McKinley/PACS?

We are so proud to have been able to support McKinley / PACS by providing funds for a bilingual instructional assistant for the lower grades, funding classroom supply stipends for every teacher, purchasing water filling and hand washing stations for the school campus, hosting events throughout the year for all our families, and much more! See our full list of accomplishments.

You can help us on our mission!

Joining the PTA is a great way for you to provide input about our initiatives and funding priorities. The McKinley PTA welcomes members from all our school families, including those who cannot afford the cost of membership. Membership for the school year is $10 and we offer sponsored memberships.


Upcoming Events

  • 10/19- PTA Meeting at 6:30
  • 10/28- Intercultural cafe
  • 10/31- Halloween parade at 8:30
  • 11/2- Dia de los Muertos 4:00-6:00 PM
  • 11/7-11/18- Conference weeks
    (WEDNESDAY RELEASE DAYS)
  • 11/11- No school

Current Events


October 10th: Reminder no school

Reminder: There is no school on Monday, October 10th. We will see you on Tuesday, October 11th. Enjoy the long weekend!


October 13th:
4th-8th Grade Talent Show

Come watch amazing 4th-8th grade mustangs show their talent at our McKinley/PACS Talent Show on October 13th at 6:00 in the multi. The students are working hard on their acts and can’t wait to show off all of their talents!


October 15:
Oktoberfest Buy in Party Fun

Get to know other McKinley and PACS families at an adults-only Buy-in Party and support the McKinley PTA.

Oktoberfest – $65 per person
Saturday, October 15th at 6:00pm
Join us at the McArdle home on October 15th for this now legendary party! Get your lederhosen ready and start training for the stein hoisting competition!


November 9: The McKinley Performing Arts Program announces…Auditions for spring production of Shrek the Musical, Jr.

We will be holding auditions for our production of Shrek The Musical, Jr. on Wednesday, November 9 in the McKinley Multi. Callback auditions will take place Wednesday, November 16. All interested students in grades 1-8 are invited to audition.

Program details and audition songs can be found here.


Did you know that the McKinley PTA provides funds for programs and initiatives that support every student and classroom at McKinley/PACS?

We are so proud to have been able to support McKinley / PACS by providing funds for a bilingual instructional assistant for the lower grades, funding classroom supply stipends for every teacher, purchasing water filling and hand washing stations for the school campus, hosting events throughout the year for all our families, and much more! See our full list of accomplishments.

You can help us on our mission!

Joining the PTA is a great way for you to provide input about our initiatives and funding priorities. The McKinley PTA welcomes members from all our school families, including those who cannot afford the cost of membership. Membership for the school year is $10 and we offer sponsored memberships.


Upcoming Events

  • 10/19- PTA Meeting at 6:30
  • 10/28- Intercultural cafe
  • 10/31- Halloween parade at 8:30
  • 11/7-11/18- Conference weeks (WEDNESDAY RELEASE DAYS)
  • 11/11- No school
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