Back to school coffee + volunteer sign ups
PTA Coffee & Volunteer Sign Up
McKenzie PTA back to school coffee + volunteer sign up on 8/21 from 8:35 - 10 am at the Blacktop.
NEW THIS YEAR: Kindergarten coffee and info session on 8/22 from 8:35 - 10am by the Kindergarten playground.
Butterfly In The Sky Movie Screening
Butterfly in the Sky movie screening on Friday, August 23, 4:30pm - 6:00pm at the Wilmette Public Library.
Celebrate the first week back at school with refreshments, community, and a screening of an inspiring film about the power of reading.
Ice Cream Social
Ice Cream Social - Saturday, August 24th
Join us from 12-3pm on Saturday, August 24th on the blacktop for the McKenzie Ice Cream Social.
End of Year School Supply Collection
End of Year School Supply Collection
Donate your old school supplies. Bins located near the front office. New and gently used items will be donated to children's organizations. Unusable items will be recycled.
Executive Board 2024 - 2025
Executive Board 2024-2025
Special thanks to the nominating committee!
Click below to see the board for 24-25.
PTA Meeting
PTA Meeting - May 9th at 8:45am
Please join is for our final PTA Meeting of the year. It will be held at 845am in the school cafeteria. Please bring ID and check in at the front office. Hope to see you there!
McKenzie Read-a-Thon
Turn in your total minutes using this link after you finish the Read-a-Thon! Deadline for turning your minutes in is May 3!
Click on read more for more information and links to submit payment.
DI info sessions
Destination Imagination (DI) is having an information session for anyone interested in learning more prior to registration in August.
Sign-up for the April 29 zoom info session here.
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.
