McKinley PTO Newsletter
August 4, 2016
Co-Presidents' Update
We hope you are having a wonderful summer. Remember the deadline to sign up for classroom parent is Wednesday, August 10th.
The PTO is in need of some volunteers to help with the Back to School Events. Duties range from handing out popsicles, selling spirit wear, to supervising children while parents attend information nights. Please help if you can!
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/30E0D45A8AB2AA13-volunteers
The PTO forms are ready for you to fill out. Get a jump start on the back to school craziness by completing the directory and volunteer forms. To be included in the directory, you must complete the directory form every year. The volunteer form is a great way to learn about more events at McKinley. Check a box if you are interested in and the chair of the event will contact you with more information on how to get involved.
Click here for a direct link to the forms. https://sites.google.com/a/pna-tosa.org/mckinley-elementary-tosa-pta/mckinley-pto-forms-2016-2017
We hope you are savoring your summer!
Molly Hannan and Chris Riley
PTO Dates to Remember
Make sure to put the following dates on your calendar!
August 10 - Sign up deadline for Classroom Parents
August 17 - Form pick up Day and Class List Posting (8:30-5:00)
August 22 - Fees, Forms and Photos (1:00-5:00)
August 25 - JK Meet the Teacher 5:00-5:30, JK Parent Information Night 5:30-6:00
August 29 - Meet the Teacher (K5-5th grade) 5:45-6:30
August 29 - Parent Information Night (K5-5th grade) 6:30-7:00 and 7:00-7:30
August 29 - Popsicle Social 6:30-7:30
September 1 - First Day of School
September 5 - No classes
September 8 - Mechanics of McKinley (6:30) and PTO Meeting (7:00)
September 9 - McKinley Spirit Wear Day (wear a McKinley shirt or red or white)
September 16 - McKinley Spirit Wear Day (wear a McKinley shirt or red or white)
September 19 - Deadline for Registering for the Directory
September 22 - McKinley Mile (5:15 start time)
September 23 - McKinley Spirit Wear Day (wear a McKinley shirt or red or white)
September 30 - McKinley Spirit Wear Day (wear a McKinley shirt or red or white)
Classroom Parent Sign UP
Room parents assist classroom teachers in a variety of ways, depending on grade and teacher. Duties may inclue scheduling classroom volunteers, managing sign up lists for class parties and field trips, collecting money and purchasing class gifts, and assisting with other tasks such as Scholastic book orders. Two room parents are typically chosen for each classroom teacher.
Anyone interested in volunteering as a room parents should sign up by August 10, so we have time to make room parent assignments by the August 17 class list posting date.
Fees Form Changes for the PTO
The other new line item is for PTO Classroom Parent Donations for the Staff and Special Class Gifts. This includes the office staff, art, Spanish, gym, music, band, orchestra, speech, etc. The suggested donation is $2.00 per student.
Safe Routes to School
Needed- Incoming 5th Graders.
5th grade students are needed to help “escort” younger students dropped off at the Hug and Go to their class lines in the mornings the first 2 weeks of school. Parent SRTS volunteers will be at each cut out helping students exit their cars.
Students will be expected to arrive at 8 a.m. on the mornings that you are volunteering. You will be excused to class once the first bell rings. Yellow “Hug and Go” safety vests will be available for you to wear to identify you as a volunteer.
A brief informational meeting/demonstration will be held during the parent information times at “Meet and Greet” on Monday, August 29th. Sarah Lerand will also be available at Forms and Fees day for any questions about the program.
We're using SignUp.com (formally Volunteer Spot) to organize our upcoming SignUps.
Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:
1) Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp.com: http://signup.com/go/Lu2FzR
2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.com.
Note: SignUp.com does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually.
Thank you for helping out with this important program!
Please email or call Sarah Lerand, SRTS coordinator with any questions. Sarah Lerand (414)841-3576 or sjlerand@yahoo.com
Make sure to check out the Forms and Fees packet for information drop off and pick up procedures, and the 2016-17 Walking School Bus. SRTS Volunteers will be on hand at forms and fees day to answer any questions.
Office Max / Office Depot Fundraising
This year office max/office depot stores are offering local schools the opportunity to partner in a fundraising activity with us. When if enrolled in the program, 5% of all purchases made by parents or teachers for the entire year will be donated to the school in the form of a merchandise credit. Our master ID # is 70113794.
Destination Imagination
For those who signed up for Destination Imagination last Spring, you should have received an email regarding the DI program for the upcoming school year. If not contact Monica Deluhery at monica.deluhery@gmail.com. Also, there is an upcoming Destination Imagination workshop on Aug. 16-18, from 9 am to noon in the Rec Room at Longfellow Middle School. Kids can attend one, two, or all three days. The workshop is open to rising third graders through rising eighth graders. Kids do NOT have to be past DI participants to come to the workshop. In fact, it would be a great introduction to DI for any kids who are considering joining a team next year. We will cover two topics every day, for a total of six topics throughout the workshop. All sessions are designed to teach kids skills that will be useful in solving DI challenges.The workshop costs $15/day, or $40 if you sign up for the entire three days. The price includes all materials and snacks. Again, please contact Monica for additional information.
