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!

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