Category: Announcements

Thursday, February 25 3-8pm: Stockhome

Enjoy popular Swedish foods in the heart of Petaluma! No flyer necessary.

Mention “McKinley” and 10% of dinner sales will be donated. Valid for take out and dine in orders.

Stockhome Restaurant
220 Western Ave
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707)981-8511

We are currently recruiting PTA board members for next year. We would especially love to see TK-3rd families step up to leadership positions. Serving on the PTA board is a great opportunity to connect with other parents to help meet the needs of our school community.

Here are the open positions:

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

If you would like to learn more about any of the open positions next year, please email PTA Chris Lum and Ashley Fitting at . Elections will be held in April.

We also have several committee and coordinator positions open for next year. More information will be coming soon!

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

Thank you for joining us on our Virtual Bingo Night!

Congratulations to our inaugural Virtual Bingo Winners:

• Lizeth Mendoza
• Angel Arango Gutierrez
• Olive Dinubila
• Rylind Hankerson
• Juliet Engel
• Pablo Kim
• Andrea Navarro
• Rylind Hankerson
• Marshall Ladd & Lindsey Ladd (Staff)

On behalf of the PTA Family Engagement Committee, we’d like to give big thanks to the 64 families who participated and made this event a success! We also are thankful for Ms. Schlueter and Ms. Roach for kicking off game night last year, Principal Larson for calling the winning Bingo numbers, Ms. Lupe Diaz for her participation and translation throughout the event, Alicia Callejas Kim for translating written materials and Diana & Rocio in the front office for successfully marketing Virtual Bingo night in person to our families. We look forward to hosting even more families at our next virtual event (tbd)!

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!

This trimester, the 3rd, 4th and 5th grade classes are coming together to show our teachers and staff their appreciation with a deli sandwich lunch!

The Staff Appreciation committee is collecting funds over the next two weeks for this effort.

If you are able to, you can send your contributions to Lisa Baker through Venmo: @teacher-appreciation-234, donate on the PTA website by selecting the “Staff Appreciation Fund” on the donation form, or drop off cash at the school office by Friday, February 19.

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

Join us Friday, February 19th at 5pm!

You are invited to a free Bilingual Virtual Bingo Night next Friday, February 19th at 5pm. 

Win great prizes like gift cards to Fruta, El Roy’s, Hector’s Pizza and more! Hector’s Pizza has offered McKinley families $10 off a Large or X-Large pizza the night of the event. 

For Zoom credentials and details on how to get your bingo cards and your coupon click here. 

Children are welcome!

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, February 10 at 6:30pm

It’s time for our February PTA general meeting. Join us on Zoom at 6:30pm on Wednesday, February 10th.

Meeting ID: 859 7179 9904
Passcode: 413030

Link to Zoom Meeting

Link to Agenda

Dine and Donate This Wednesday, February 10 4-8pm: Chipotle

Bring or show flyer when you order. Use promo code ELJPKAQ for online orders.

33% will be donated as long we make at least $150 in sales. Tell your friends!

401 Kenilworth Dr Ste 710
Petaluma, CA 94952-3404

Flyer (English)

Flyer (Spanish)

Wednesday, February 10 at 6:30pm

This trimester, the 3rd, 4th and 5th grade classes are coming together to show our teachers and staff their appreciation with a deli sandwich lunch!

The Staff Appreciation committee is collecting funds over the next two weeks for this effort.

If you are able to, you can send your contributions to Lisa Baker through Venmo: @teacher-appreciation-234, donate on the PTA website by selecting the “Staff Appreciation Fund” on the donation form, or drop off cash at the school office by Friday, February 19.

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

Join us Friday, February 19th at 5pm!

Save the date for Friday, February 19th at 5pm and start practicing your Bingo skills.

Look out for more details, in both English and Spanish, later this week, including where to find your Bingo sheets and a discounted pizza dinner option.

Details will also be available on the PTA website.

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!

Save the Date!

The Family Engagement committee will be hosting a Zoom game night on Friday evening, February 19th.

More details coming soon!

Wednesday, February 10 4-8pm: Chipotle

Bring or show flyer when you order. Use promo code ELJPKAQ for online orders.

33% will be donated as long we make at least $150 in sales. Tell your friends!

401 Kenilworth Dr Ste 710
Petaluma, CA 94952-3404

Flyer (English)

Flyer (Spanish)

Thursday, February 25 3-8pm: Stockhome

Enjoy popular Swedish foods in the heart of Petaluma! No flyer necessary.

Mention “McKinley” and 10% of dinner sales will be donated. Valid for take out and dine in orders.

Stockhome Restaurant Website

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!

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.