McKay Elementary
Parent Teacher Club
Working to enrich the lives of students, staff and family and create a thriving, vibrant school community. We're happy you're here!
Join us the first Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. in the BH&W room. Everyone is welcome - kids too! Pizza provided!
April Updates
Happy April! A new month, a fresh start, and (hopefully) a little more sunshine!
Key dates in April
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​April 7th - Grading Day; No School
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April 10th - Art Literacy & Auction Night - 5:30pm at McKay
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April 12th - McKay Family Garden Day; time TBD
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April 14th - Staff Development; No School
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April 23rd - 3rd Grade Musical Performance
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April 24th & 25th - Conferences; No School
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Dining Nights
Thank you everyone for supporting our dining nights. Our most recent event at Burgerville brought in $680!! Up next: Menchies Froyo on May 1st!
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Green Team Plastic Recycling Challenge
The McKay Green Team has launched its first initiative: the Trex Recycling Challenge!
We are collecting loose, stretchy plastic at school - drop off bins are located in the front office and cafeteria. Examples: ziplock bags, produce bags, grocery bags, cereal bags, plastic shipping envelopes, Amazon Prime mailers, bread bags, and bubble wrap, to name a few. If you use Ridwell, it's the same plastic that goes in your film bag! See more about it HERE. We've already collected 600lbs of plastic, well on our way to our 1,000lb goal!
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Beaverton School District Long-Range Facility Planning
Between Jan-April, the district is hosting several community conversations in collaboration with BRIC to hear directly from BSD students, families, staff and community members.
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The district has emphasized these conversations are not to discuss specific schools or boundaries. (That will be in the fall, per the district's timeline.) From the sessions we've attended, BRIC is looking for their "North Star" guiding values and priorities when developing their long-range plan. So while they do not want to address specific schools at this juncture, we can still very much advocate for small, community schools at these sessions. There are 2 final virtual meetings in April:
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April 10th, 11:30-1:00pm; you can sign up here
April 16th, 6:30-8:00pm; you can sign up here
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Who is the PTC and what do we actually do? We are parents and guardians who are committed to supporting McKay students and staff.
We organize the after-school events, fundraising activities, and volunteer opportunities throughout the school year. We meet monthly with Principal Ms. Kollings and teacher liaison Ms. Douglass to talk about both short- and long-term projects.
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If you have ideas about something you'd like to see at school, please come to a meeting! All families are welcome! This is a great way to meet and connect with other families and really make a difference in our great school.
The McKay Elementary School Parent Teacher Club recognizes the vital role we play in supporting our students and their families. We are committed to ensuring that every child in our community has an equal opportunity to thrive academically and socially, regardless of their economic background. Funds we raise throughout the year directly support a variety of critical initiatives that enrich our students' educational experiences.
New to McKay for the 2024-25 school year, we are passionate about making sure all students have equal opportunities to succeed and that diverse perspectives are acknowledged, respected, and celebrated.
Get in Touch
We're always looking for ideas, help and volunteers! We'd love to hear from you!
7485 SW Scholls Ferry Road
Beaverton, OR 97008