MCKEE ROAD ELEMENATARY SCHOOL

MiniNews

September 28, 2015

DATES TO REMEMBER

10/01 / Fall Pictures
10/02 / PTA Meeting, 9:30 AM, Cafeteria
10/07 / Early Release Day, students will be dismissed at 11:45 AM
10/09 / Jamboree 4–7 PM
10/12 / McKee Night @ Hickory Tavern
10/19 / SLT, 3:30 PM, Media Center
10/22 / Personal Best Runs
10/22 / TCBY
11/05 / PTA Meeting, 7:45AM, Cafeteria
12/11 / PTA Meeting, 9:30AM, Cafeteria
1/07/16 / PTA Meeting, 7:45AM, Cafeteria
02/04/16 / 3rd Grade Performance and PTA Meeting, 6:30PM
03/04/16 / PTA Meeting, 8:15AM, Cafeteria
04/21/16 / PTA Meeting, 7:45AM, Cafeteria
05/12/16 / 1st Grade Performance and PTA Meeting, 6:30PM

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS

Jamboree 2015

This year’s Fall Jamboree will take place on Friday, October 9 from 4-7 PM. Fun for all ages with games, prizes, food and silent auction. Armband pre-orders are going on now. Sales forms have been sent home and are due Monday, October 5th. Armbands provided unlimited access to games and inflatables. Place your order this week! Armbands are $15 for ages 4 and up and $7.50 for ages 3 and under. Orders received after October 5th will be returned to parents and tickets will need to be purchased “at the door” of jamboree for $5.00 more. Parents do not need an armband to attend the event. All proceeds benefit our children’s education and school.

Blood Drive – THIS FRIDAY

1st Student Service Club sponsored Red Cross Blood Drive of the year is this Friday (October 2nd). Donation times begin at 1:30 pm and continue until 5:15 pm. We are still looking for lots of donors--please email Mr. Lundgren at while you're thinking of it and get a time reserved to donate.

Grade Level Theme Baskets For Silent Auction

Each year, the various grade levels donate items to feature in a theme basket at the Jamboree silent auction. These baskets are extremely popular at the Jamboree and all funds raised support our school. Please see list below of assigned themes. Use your creativity to select the perfect item to include in the basket. If you’re having trouble with ideas, gift cards are always popular. All donations must be turned in no later than Friday, October 2nd. Please contact Nancy Capiola-Laney at ith any questions.

  • Kindergarten/AU boys-Family Game Night

Gather the family and enjoy some fun with items such as; playing cards, board games, popcorn, Target gift card, etc.

  • Kindergarten/AU girls- Artists and Crafts

Items to get your creative juices following including; markers, duct tape, craft sets, paint, jewelry making kit, Michael’s gift card.

  • 1st grade boys- Outdoor Fun and Games

Get outside and bring the fun with items including; water play, bubbles, picnic items, nerf, croquet, stepping stone kit, citronella candles, or s’mores ingredients.

  • 1st grade girls- All Things Barbie

Anything Barbie and friends, any Barbie play, dress up, games, dolls, any Barbie related items, or a Target Gift Card, etc.

  • 2nd grade boys- - All Things Sports

Gear up for the next game with, water bottles, towels, footballs, tennis balls, soccer bag, anything sports related.

  • 2nd grade girls Cooking and Baking Fun

Let us meet in the kitchen with cookie cutters, cookbooks, kitchen towels and more. Anything to makecooking and baking fun.

  • 3rd grade boys-All Things Marvel

Superman, Spiderman, toys, mugs, towels, books, puzzles, or anything related to Marvel Comics. Make sure it’s Marvel though.

  • 3rd grade girls- All Things Disney

Movies, books, stuffed animals, coloring sets, anything related to Mickey and friends, or related to Disney.

  • 4th grade boys- Anything Lego

Lego crazy! Anything Legos and Lego brand items, both boys and girls!

  • 4th grade girls- Coffee, Tea, and Chocolate

Enjoy many different types of coffee, tea, and chocolates. Includes mugs, chocolate bars or snacks and any type of related items.

  • 5th grade boys- Handy Man- Mr. Fix It!

Anything dads, grandfathers and great grandfathers may need around the house used to fix things, glue things, repair things, etc. Gloves, duck tape, bucket, bungi cords, etc.

  • 5th grade girls- Pamper, Beauty, Spa, Spoil Me

Anything that is pampering. Lotions, beauty products, bath products, gift cards to a nail salon, etc.

Jamboree Auction

Only two more weeks until Jamboree and the Silent Auction Committee needs your help. This is the largest fundraiser for our school. Remember there are many ways to donate:

  • Solicit Donations from Local Vendors – restaurants always bring in top dollar
  • Contribute Your Skills, Services and Events – private lessons, theatre and sporting event tickets
  • Offer to Host a Special Event – themed dinner party, children’s game night, behind the scenes tour at a unique location

All donations are tax deductible. Please contact Robyn Delmar at for more information on how you might be able to help.

Capital Campaign Goal Still in Reach

Thank you to the 174 families who have donated to this year’s Capital Campaign program. We have collected over $14,300 – just $5,700 short of our $20,000 goal. If you attended Curriculum Night, you heard 100% of these donations stay at McKeeto purchase outdoor equipment, technology and training materials. Remember to ask your HR director about your employer donating a matching gift.

Lost your donation form? Place your donation (check made out to McKee Road PTA) in a sealed envelope with your student’s name and “Capital Campaign” written across the front and return to your child’s teacher. Donations are tax-deductible.

Visit The School Store

The school store is open and located in the first hallway outside of the media center. Bring your quarters to purchase gel pens, pencils, notebooks and erasers!