PACS Press

We want to highlight staff members and parent volunteers who go above and beyond to make our school the magical place that it is.

Staff Member: Kasso Harvey

Ms. Kasso has created numerous new student groups and makes time for individual sessions to support our students. Ms. Kasso takes the time to teach coping skills and patience to students. She steps into classrooms when needed, helps in the office, and anywhere on campus that is needed. Ms. Kasso is kind and gentle at all times and always validates students feelings.

Parent: Julia Blum

Julia has kept our After School Enrichment program running this year. From finding teachers and clubs to teach a variety of classes to promoting the sessions to all of our families, Julia spends countless hours putting together this beloved program. This year, Julia went the extra mile to find an online platform for registration that helped our program run even more smoothly.

Each year, students participate in the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Your child will take the following tests, depending on their grade level or instructional program:

• Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments for English language arts and math, required tests in grades 3–8 and 11

• California Science Test (CAST), a required test in grades 5 and 8 and once in high school.

You are an important part of your child’s education. To make sure your child feels comfortable taking tests, you can:

• Explain to your child that these tests are tools to help them learn, and they should not be anxious or scared.

• Ensure your child eats a good breakfast and gets a good night sleep during testing.

McKinley/PACS State Testing Schedule:

May 6 - May 10: 3rd & 5th Grade

May 13 - May 17: 4th, 6th and PACS (7th/8th)

Join the PTA Board for 24/25!

At our May 15th PTA meeting we will be electing a new PTA Treasurer, Fiscal Secretary, VP of Communications, and Parliamentarian. We will also be appointing Committee Chairs for 2024/25. Self-nominations VERY WELCOME. Learn more about positions here: https://ptamckinley.org/en/pta-positions-and-descriptions/ and email mckptavp@gmail.com to get on the ballot!

Mustang Social Update here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nwNqcGNFa9HLv5XEXAje3v9iVA8DwG0-/view?usp=drive_link

We are thrilled to announce that we’ve raised 35K and counting!

Teacher Experience Raffle is extended to May 22nd, drawing names at Open House!

Online Auction is launching soon-- you can still win BIG so bookmark this tab now! https://mckinley-elementary-pta.betterworld.org/auctions/mustang-social-silent-auction

Buy-In Parties are still available--Join in the FUN!

Kids Night Out Friday May 31st 6-10PM in the McKinley/PACS Multi, $50

Whiskeys of the World with Joe Stern Friday May 31st 7PM, $60

Mom’s Night Out at Brooks Note Winery June 13th 6:30-8:30PM, $25

Contact mckptapres@gmail.com to claim a buy-in party slot and we will invoice you! We really want to see you there!

• 5/15- PTA Meeting 6:30

• 5/17- PACS Dance

• 5/22- Open House 5:00-6:00

• 5/24- Volunteer Tea

• 5/27- Memorial Day NO SCHOOL

• 6/5- 8th Grade Graduation 5:00 PM