Between The Lines
The Wilmette Public Library, in collaboration with the McKenzie Elementary PTA, invites parents and caregivers to the next installment of Between the Lines: A Kids Book About Pronouns Author Visit.
We will build community and expand our understanding of gender through this informative author talk on Friday, April 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm. For more information and to register, please click here.
School Supplies - Order Now!
Order your child's school supplies for the 24-25 school year!
EduKits include the supplies approved by our school in one package that will be in your child's classroom on the first day of school.
Visit www.edukitinc.com by June 30. Learn more >
Questions? Contact Amanda Houde at school-supplies@mckenziepta.com
PTA Meeting - April 11th
PTA Meeting - Aril 11th at 8:45am
Come join us for our monthly PTA meeting on Thursday, April 11th at 845am in the school cafeteria. Please bring an ID and check in at the front desk. If you can't come in person, please join us virtually at: https://meet.google.com/fnw-vugb-bnf
Hope to see you there
PTA Open Positions 2024-2025
Join the PTA!
The PTA is still looking to fill the following positions for next year: Treasurer Elect, PTA membership Chair, Graphics Chair, Parliamentarian, District39 Liaison, PASS39 representative, and Fundraising Elect.Please contact Rachel Gold at pres_elect@mckenziepta.com if you’re interested!
PASS 39 Events for 2024
PASS 39 Events for 2024
PASS 39: Calling all families of students with IEP's, please join us for upcoming events.
Graduating 4th Grade Shout-out's!
Graduating 4th Grade Shout-out's!
Give your graduating 4th grader a shout-out as they head to Highcrest! Place your 4th Graders Variety Show ad today and let them know how proud you are of them and wish them the best as they head to 5th-Grade
Blast Your Business In This Year's Variety Show Program
Blast Your Business In This Year's Variety Show Program
This is a great opportunity to reach a significant number of our community members. You could even consider including a coupon as part of your ad, or a QR Code to your site, the possibilities are endless.
Open Gym Nights!
Open Gym Night on Wednesday, January 31st!
Ready to escape the cold and have the kids run off some energy? Come to an Open Gym Night on Wednesday January 31 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Learn more and sign up at the link below:
Read Between The Lines
Between the Lines: Using Kids Books to Talk About Big Topics | Friday, 2/2 from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm at Wilmette Public Library Auditorium
Wilmette Public Library, in collaboration with the McKenzie Elementary PTA, invites parents and caregivers to build community through this interactive picture book workshop. Children 4 and older can enjoy story time and crafts while adults attend.
Cafeteria volunteer signup
Cafeteria Sign Ups
The sign-up for cafeteria volunteers from January - June will go live on Tuesday, 12/19 at 9 am. Link will be posted here and to the "Parents of McKenzie Kids" Facebook page. Thanks to all the cafeteria helpers! Please contact cafeteria@mckenziepta.com with questions.
Share the Joy
Help us Share the Joy!
McKenzie Elementary School families are invited to join together to ensure that the third-fifth grade students at our sister school, Carman-Buckner, will receive a toy this holiday season. Help us reach our goal of 200 toys by signing up here.
Announcing the Spring Play
Skyline Studios and McKenzie School are pleased to announce Beauty and the Beast Jr. coming this winter/spring for interested third and fourth grade McKenzie students.
Sign up coming Wednesday, November 29 at 9:00 am for Monday and Tuesday rehearsals! Click below for information on cast rehearsal times etc.
Share the Feast
Share the Feast: Grocery Dollars
There are 400 + Carman Buckner families, these gift cards are a HUGE help - please consider donating at this link.
You can also send donations via venmo to @Ryann-Olson, please include a Share the Feast notation.
Our Share the Feast meal assistance drive will wrap on November 8.
PASS39 Kids Connect Meet Up
PASS39 Kids Connect Meet Up
PASS 39 is an organization providing support to families of children with learning, behavioral and emotional challenges Please join us for some outdoor fun at a kids meet up at the McKenzie School playground on 11/12/23 from 2-4 PM. Questions? Email Margie Swain
Fall Frenzy
McKenzie's Fall Frenzy is happening Saturday, October 28th from 1:00pm - 3:00 pm.
For ticket information and volunteer opportunities click below.
Yearbook Cover Contest!
Yearbook Cover Contest starts now!
4th Grade McKenzie students are invited to draw their favorite McKenzie-inspired artwork for the yearbook. Entries due to the front desk by F 10/13. For rules and contest template, please click here.
McKenzie Book Fair
McKenzie Book Fair!
McKenzie's Book Fair will be open October 10 - 13, and we need lots of volunteers to make it a success. 50% of all sales benefit McKenzie. Stock up on holiday gifts (including McKenzie gear) and help our school at the same time!
Birthday Books
Sponsor a new library book in honor of your child's birthday!
They will pick from the librarian's selections, will be the first to check it out, and have a dedication sticker added. Summer birthdays are celebrated on half birthdays. Don't forget to both fill out the form and check out.