Support our students and staff during lunchtime in the month of February!
We need your help!
Sign ups are now open for February, and you can join this amazing crew! Just one lunchtime per week (more or less if you’d like), one-month commitment to start (11:45am – 1:00pm). We welcome a longer commitment. 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/or 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.
*If you feel most comfortable with the 10 and under age group or feel more confident with ages 10+ we can accommodate, just contact us.
Requirements:
- TB Assessment (@ McKinley, good for 3 years. This is free.)
- Proof of Covid Vaccine
- School Volunteer Application
- Short Training with Principal Larson on your first day
- 1 Consistent Lunchtime Day/ Week Commitment for February
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
Huge amounts of gratitude to David Schiltgen, Trisha Young, Staci Stern, Margo & Sam Tucker, Bree Arthur and Jenny Elwick Ruether for volunteering at lunchtime to support our staff and students during January. The kids love seeing these new faces out on the playground, and these volunteers are allowing Principal Larson and staff to complete impactful work off the blacktop.
School Of Excellence Update
Thank you to those who attended the PTA Meeting in January. We reviewed the survey together and selected survey question 7 “Our school helps families understand how they can support their child’s learning.” to focus our efforts. Our next steps are to identify ways that the PTA can support and strengthen this family school partnership.
Please be in touch with Staci Stern at if you’d like to join in future meetings.
Earn donations for McKinley when you shop at Petaluma Market and Oliver’s!
If you shop at the Petaluma Market or at 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. It is a painless way to support the school and it does not cost you extra. To do so, follow these steps:
Step 1: Next time you are in the checkout line, ask for a community card and application. The form takes less than 60 seconds to complete. Just list your name, phone number, zip code, and e-mail and choose the McKinley PTA as the charitable group you want donations to go to.
Step 2: Go to eScrip.com and set up your account. You will enter the number that is on your store’s community card and list the McKinley PTA ( group # 500825908) as your preferred charity. Also list your reference phone number. You may also choose to register a credit card or debit card with them if you want the deduction to happen automatically.
Step 3: Next time you checkout, tell the cashier you have a community card and they will scan it. Optionally, they can also apply it if you give them your phone number or the credit or debit card you registered. The 2.5 % contribution will show in your receipt.
That’s it! Thank you and thank these local businesses for their community support.
Lion King Rehearsal and Backstage Crew Information
We will be returning to the multi for rehearsals this week on Wednesday and Friday! Full rehearsal details are here.
Would you like to be part of our backstage team for The Lion King Jr. and get involved in building a variety of stage crafting and tech crew skills? Set building, set painting, prop making, costume making, hair and makeup, production crew, etc.?
Students in Grades 4-8 are eligible. Click here to sign up.
Got questions? Email Cate Bruce-Low at .
McKinley’s Month of Kindness
Did you see our PTA February Month of Kindness Calendar in your Wednesday folders?
Share your acts of kindness with us during the month of February by emailing or tag us on Facebook so we can spread the love and post on our PTA bulletin board
Would you like to help with our spring fundraiser?
We are looking for a few enthusiastic volunteers to help plan and execute the raffle portion of our spring fundraiser taking place in May. (More details about the event coming soon!)
This is a great opportunity to connect with other families and help us raise much needed funds to benefit every McKinley/PACS student.
If you’d like to volunteer or learn more, contact Emily Oh at .
Dine and Donate at Stockhome – Thursday, February 17th – 12:30pm – 8:30pm
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.
220 Western Ave, Petaluma, CA 94952
Stockhome Website
Upcoming Events
Feb 14 – Lincoln Holiday Observed
Feb 16 – PTA Meeting
Feb 17 – Dine & Donate Stockhome
Feb 21 – President’s Day Holiday
Feb 25 – Intercultural Café
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