Share the Feast – Please Donate Holiday Meals!
Please join the Sharing Committee in our tradition of providing holiday meals to the families of our sister school, Carman-Buckner Elementary. Carman-Buckner is located about 25 miles north of Wilmette in Waukegan, and 89% of the students come from low-income households. Let’s help make their holidays even brighter this season!
In partnership with the Northern Illinois Food Bank, we safely provided meals for 280 families for Thanksgiving. As the holidays approach, we are continuing the Share the Feast drive to provide gift cards for holiday meals this December.
Questions? Please contact Erich Kirr or Jenn Mullman. Thank you!!
McKenzie Virtual Book Fair!
We are excited to announce that we have partnered with The Book Stall this year to offer a unique Book Fair! They will offer in-store shopping by appointment November 23rd-November 30.
Their online store will be open from November 23rd to December 7th, just in time for holiday shopping. A portion of the proceeds from the sales will come back to McKenzie.
Check out the information here. https://shop.thebookstall.com/mckenzie-elementary-school-book-fair
IMPORTANT: When completing your online shopping order please write “McKENZIE SCHOOL BOOK FAIR” in the order comments box. This is how we will know to mark your sale for our final donation.
Please contact Heather at hmetz630@gmail.com with any questions.
Share the Joy Toy Drive
Help make the holidays brighter for a student at Carman-Buckner Elementary School by donating a new toy! In many cases, this will be the only present they receive, so let’s share the joy from McKenzie. Please donate your unwrapped toys between November 16 and December 4. For more information on how to donate and to sign up, please visit this sign-up. Please reach out to Erich Kirr or Jenn Mullman with any questions and thank you!
2021 McKenzie Variety Show!
Have you heard? The McKenzie Variety Show will go on! For the 41st year parents of McKenzie students will write, create, and perform the McKenzie Variety Show for our kids. This show is a highlight of McKenzie’s year, a great way to meet people, and just a good time!
Learn more about what is different this year in this introduction video: Welcome to the 2021 McKenzie Variety Show
Be sure to sign up by 10/9 to join the fun! Rehearsals will begin in late-October!
You can visit the McKenzie Variety Show website and sign up today. The schedule is a bit different this year, and rehearsals will be starting in the fall. So sign up now and mark your calendar for the first All Cast Meeting Thursday 10/8 8 PM (link).
Are you new to McKenzie or new to the Variety Show? Feel free to attend our Newcomer Meeting on Tuesday 9/29 8PM (link).
There is a FAQ section on the website. You can also reach out to Christi Harrison or Mike LaCosse with any questions.
