Category: Announcements

Help us get to the finish line! Dream Big, Run Far! Jog-a-Thon is just 11 days away.

by PTA Communicationsin Announcements

Help us get to the finish line! Dream Big, Run Far!
Jog-a-Thon 2022

The goal for Our Dream Big, Run Far! Jog-a-Thon is to raise $60,000. We are currently at $10,329 and just 11 days away! Help us get to the finish line by registering now to help our school raise as much as we can for field trips, experiences, supplies, improving our campus!

Using your computer’s browser:
• Go to http://pledgestar.com/mckinleymustangs
• Click “Not Registered For This Year’s Event”
• Enter your name and email address, then click “Submit”
• Follow the instructions on-screen to register Runner(s) and add family and friends

Join us for the September PTA meeting on 9/21 at 6:30pm

The September PTA meeting is on 9/21 at 6:30pm

We are meeting in person in the Multi. Childcare and Spanish translation will be provided.

Or on zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87571324887?pwd=ZGgwcUlSU3ZLSE00bmM3RHJ2RHhhdz09Meeting ID: 875 7132 4887
Passcode: 564564

Have fun and support PTA with fellow Mckinley parents at this upcoming exclusive
Buy in Parties!

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

Get your tickets here!

PTA is 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 are especially looking for volunteers to fill the following roles:

PTA Financial Secretary
Assists the PTA Treasurer, Joe Stern, with day-to-day bookkeeping. Pays bills and processes reimbursements.

After School Enrichment coordinator
Works with vendors and teachers to schedule after school enrichment classes (martial arts,  baking, chess, etc.) and coordinates enrollment.

If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, email our PTA president, Brett Goldstein, at 

Join the PTA today!

Membership is offered at a cost of $10 per person.  No one turned away due to lack of funds!  Sponsored (free!) memberships are available online and on the paper form, too.

Learn more about joining and see a list of how we use the funds we raise throughout the year.

Join the PTA now!

Support the McKinley PTA 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

  • 9/21 – Wednesday: PTA meeting – 5:30 board, 6:30 general
  • 9/22 – Thursday: Salsa Festival
  • 9/30 – Friday: Intercultural Cafe – 8:30am / after dropoff
  • 9/30 – Friday: Jog-A-Thon Event
  • 10/5 – Wednesday: Dine & Donate at Tortilla Real

Trio of fun! Jog-a-thon, Buy in Parties, Dine & Donate.

by PTA Communicationsin Announcements

Dream Big, Go Far!
Jog-a-Thon 2022

Our Dream Big, Go Far! Jog-a-Thon 2022 is September 30, just a few weeks away. Please register now to help our school raise as much as we can for field trips, experiences, supplies, improving our campus!

Using your computer’s browser:
• Go to http://pledgestar.com/mckinleymustangs
• Click “Not Registered For This Year’s Event”
• Enter your name and email address, then click “Submit”
• Follow the instructions on-screen to register Runner(s) and add family and friends

Have fun and support PTA with fellow Mckinley parents at these upcoming exclusive
Buy in Parties! 9/18 & 10/15

You deserve a special treat and this is it!!!
Ladies Poolside Yoga and Mimosa Brunch –
Sunday, September 18th at 9:30am
$50 per person

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

Get your tickets here!

Dine and Donate: Stockhome this Thursday 9/15

Enjoy popular Swedish foods in the heart of Petaluma! No flyer necessary. Mention “McKinley” when you order and a portion of dinner sales will be donated. Valid for take out and dine in orders.

Open 12-8:30pm

220 Western Ave. Petaluma 94952

PTA is 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 are especially looking for volunteers to fill the following roles:

PTA Financial Secretary
Assists the PTA Treasurer, Joe Stern, with day-to-day bookkeeping. Pays bills and processes reimbursements.

After School Enrichment coordinator
Works with vendors and teachers to schedule after school enrichment classes (martial arts,  baking, chess, etc.) and coordinates enrollment.

If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, email our PTA president, Brett Goldstein, at 

Join the PTA today!

Membership is offered at a cost of $10 per person.  No one turned away due to lack of funds!  Sponsored (free!) memberships are available online and on the paper form, too.

Learn more about joining and see a list of how we use the funds we raise throughout the year.

Join the PTA now!

Support the McKinley PTA 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

  • Thursday 9/15: English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) Meeting
  • Thursday 9/15: Dine & Donate at Stockhome
  • Weds 9/21: PTA meeting – 5:30 board, 6:30 general
  • Thursday 9/22- Salsa Festival
  • Fri 9/30: Intercultural Cafe – 8:30am / after dropoff

After School Enrichment (ASE) Enrollment deadline and Intercultural Café this Friday, September 2.

by PTA Communicationsin Announcements

Don’t miss out on the many fun After School Enrichment (ASE) classes available for Fall Session.

View the class descriptions, learn more and submit your application here. Paper forms are available at the front office. 

Important Dates

• This Friday, September 2nd: Deadline for enrollment application-online or paper
• Wednesday, September 7th: Placement emails sent confirming your student’s enrollment.
• September 12th: Classes start this week and run through the week of October 17th (6-week session). 

Questions? Contact Emily Oh 

Intercultural Cafe: This Friday 9/2! 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 first monthly Intercultural Cafe! Friday, September 2nd, 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! 

More details here

Help us connect our McKinley community with our new school directory!

We are putting together a private directory to help all our families connect with other families for birthday parties, carpooling, playdates, questions about activities.

This directory will also allow your class parent to send out email messages from time to time to your entire class about important announcements. You’ll have the option to only share your contact information with your class parent and not in the full directory.

Fill out the form once per family here: bit.ly/MustangDir

PTA is 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 are especially looking for volunteers to fill the following roles:

PTA Financial Secretary
Assists the PTA Treasurer, Joe Stern, with day-to-day bookkeeping. Pays bills and processes reimbursements.

After School Enrichment coordinator
Works with vendors and teachers to schedule after school enrichment classes (martial arts,  baking, chess, etc.) and coordinates enrollment.

If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, email our PTA president, Brett Goldstein, at 

Join the PTA today!

Membership is offered at a cost of $10 per person.  No one turned away due to lack of funds!  Sponsored (free!) memberships are available online and on the paper form, too.

Learn more about joining and see a list of how we use the funds we raise throughout the year.

Join the PTA now!

Support the McKinley PTA 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

  • Weds 8/31- Back To School Night:
    • PACS and 1st-3rd grades: 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM (classrooms)
    • All families: dinner and principal’s message 5:45 PM – 6:30 PM
    • 4th-6th grades: 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM (classrooms)
  • Fri 9/2 Signup deadline for After School Enrichment (ASE) classes
  • Mon 9/5: No School – Labor Day
  • Weds 9/21: PTA meeting – 5:30 board, 6:30 general
  • Fri 9/30: Intercultural Cafe – 8:30am / after dropoff

Hello 2022/23! We’re off to a sweet start.

by PTA Communicationsin Announcements

Join us for Dine and Donate this Wednesday, August 24th

The back to school celebrations continue with the PTA’s first Dine and Donate of the school year! Cool off with delicious frozen yogurt at Yogurtland from 4pm-8pm and support McKinley at the same time!

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

Just mention McKinley and we will receive 20% of the proceeds to support our program.

Thank you Yogurtland Petaluma!

First PTA Meeting this Wednesday, August 24th

After you grab yogurt for dine and donate, join us either in person or on zoom at 6:30 on Wednesday, August 24th for our first PTA meeting. We will meet in the multi for those that want to attend in person, or you can use this link to join via zoom.

We hope to see you there!

Want to know what our PTA has accomplished recently, check out our accomplishments here.

PTA is 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 are especially looking for volunteers to fill the following roles:

PTA Financial Secretary
Assists the PTA Treasurer, Joe Stern, with day-to-day bookkeeping. Pays bills and processes reimbursements.

After School Enrichment coordinator
Works with vendors and teachers to schedule after school enrichment classes (martial arts,  baking, chess, etc.) and coordinates enrollment.

If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, email our PTA president, Brett Goldstein, at 

Help us create a school directory!

Have you ever wanted to connect with other families for birthday parties, carpooling, playdates, questions about activities, etc? Us, too! We are putting together a private directory to help all our families do just that.

This directory will also allow your class parent to send out email messages from time to time to your entire class about important announcements. You’ll have the option to only share your contact information with your class parent and not in the full directory.

Fill out the form once per family here: bit.ly/MustangDir

Join the PTA today!

Membership is offered at a cost of $10 per person.  No one turned away due to lack of funds!  Sponsored (free!) memberships are available online and on the paper form, too.

Learn more about joining and see a list of how we use the funds we raise throughout the year.

Join the PTA now!

After School Enrichment Enrollment Starts This Week!

Is your student interested in After School Enrichment courses? We have some fun classes coming soon!

Fall Session will take place beginning the week of September 12th- October 17th (6-week session) 

After School Enrichment (ASE) Interest Form will close Friday, September 2nd. This will be a google form and paper forms will be available at the front office. 

Placement emails confirming your student’s enrollment will be sent on Wednesday, September 7th. 

View the class descriptions and learn more here

Questions? Contact Emily Oh 

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

  • Weds 8/24 PTA meeting – 6 board, 6:30 general
  • Weds 8/24 Dine and Donate at Yogurtland-4pm to 8pm
  • Weds 8/31- Back To School Night:
    • PACS and 1st-3rd grades: 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM (classrooms)
    • All families: dinner and principal’s message 5:45 PM – 6:30 PM
    • 4th-6th grades: 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM (classrooms)
  • Mon 9/5: No School – Labor Day
  • Weds 9/21: PTA meeting – 6 board, 6:30 general
  • Fri 9/30: Intercultural Cafe – 8:30am / after dropoff

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!

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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!

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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

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