Due to staffing issues, our dine and donate at Mary’s Pizza Shack for January 11th has been canceled. We hope to reschedule soon!
Sweat and Donate All January Long with Park Fit Petaluma
Get a pass to women’s outdoor fitness classes from Park Fit Petaluma and earn donations for McKinley!
$60 for 5 class pass (Value $70)
25% of each pass sold goes back to McKinley ($15/pass)
Use promo code: MCKINLEY for $10 OFF
Pass expires 2 months from first visit after purchase
For more information visit www.parkfitpetaluma.com or check @parkfitpetaluma on Instagram!
School of Excellence Survey Results and Next Steps
We are thrilled to share with you that the McKinley School National PTA School of Excellence Survey Results are IN! Please review the results of the survey here
Please mark your calendars to join us during our regularly scheduled PTA Meeting on Wednesday, January 19th at 6:30pm. We will begin work to move forward with programs to address the needs of our community as evidenced by the survey responses.
January Meeting Goals:
1- Analyze results using the National PTA Roadmap
2- Use SOE survey responses to select one area to focus our efforts
We will use the National Standards for Family School Partnerships as the guide in our efforts.
Please contact Staci Stern and/or Emily Oh with any questions.
On-campus Volunteer Opportunity: Lunch Duty!
Volunteers needed for our first Lunch Support Pilot Program. Just one lunchtime per week (or more if you’d like), one-month commitment to start (11:45am – 1:00pm). We welcome a 6-month commitment, but you can start by committing to January. Quick overview, requirements, and sign up genius link below.
Overview:
Volunteers will support lunchtime eating and recess for 1st through 6th graders (parents of TK and K also welcome to volunteer). You will assist during two shifts, 1st – 3rd grade, and 4th – 6th grade. Volunteers will ensure students eat lunch, clean up after themselves and stay safe during recess play. Volunteers have the opportunity to utilize or build skills in conflict management, basic first aid and social coaching skills will be developed.
Requirements:
- TB Assessment (@ McKinley, good for 3 years. This is free)
- Proof of Covid Vaccine
- School Volunteer Application
- Short Zoom Training with Principal Larson (Live or Rewatch)
- 1 Consistent Lunchtime Day/ Week Commitment for January
Click here to sign up – grab a friend to join you, or plan to make new friends!
Questions, or need help signing up for a shift? Contact the PTA Family Engagement Team:
Lori Engelhardt (415) 706-9591
Alicia Callejas (habla español) (501) 398-8116
Elizabeth Harris (habla español) (310) 251-2191
Once signed up, you’ll be contacted directly to schedule your TB assessment and training.
But… hey, does this leave you wanting more? Do you want to spend 5 lunchtimes/ week on campus? There are several open, paid Yard Duty Positions for hire. Contact Principal Larson for more details.
Collect BoxTops Using Your Phone!
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 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.
Upcoming Events
All January – Sweat and Donate at Petaluma Park Fit
1/19 – PTA General Meeting at 6:30pm
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