Originally delivered on 10/15/2025 10:35 am

SUBJECT: Weekly Hello from the PTO!

Weekly Newsletter - October 15, 2025
President's Message

McKillop families, 

We’re only two months into the school year, and our community has already done something incredible. We met (and passed!) our Boosterthon goal with a total of $43,082 raised! Because of you, our students will benefit from more resources and experiences that make learning at HME even more special.

A huge thank-you to the parents and volunteers who helped make last Friday’s obstacle run such a fun, high-energy day for our kids. Your support truly keeps the excitement going!

Donations for Boosterthon can still be made through the end of this week, so if you have friends or family who want to contribute, now’s the perfect time to get those last few donations in and push us even further past our goal.

Looking ahead, our new Dad’s Got It (DGI) group is kicking off, and Fall Fest is just around the corner! Whether you volunteer, help with setup, or simply come enjoy the fun, every bit of participation makes a difference.

Thank you for continuing to show up for our students, our staff, and each other. See you at Fall Fest!

Warmly,                                    

Katy Vendetti, PTO President

Announcements
No School Next Monday

Just a reminder that there will be no school next Monday, October 21, for a Staff Development Day. While students enjoy the day off, many of our teachers will be meeting with parents for Parent-Teacher Conferences.

If you haven’t heard from your child’s teacher yet, be sure to reach out to schedule a time to connect and get an update on your student’s progress. It’s a great opportunity to celebrate growth and work together toward a strong second half of the semester!

Events & Spirit Nights
Volunteer Opportunities
Crosswalk Volunteers Needed!

Help keep our Cardinals safe in the mornings from 7:00–7:45 AM. We’d love to have more than one volunteer so we can rotate and share the load. Your support makes a big difference! 

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP

Birdie Buck Volunteers

The Birdie Bucks Store opens next week, and we need volunteers to help students shop for rewards they’ve earned through positive behavior! It’s a fun way to connect with our Cardinals and see their excitement firsthand.

Sign up HERE for a shift and help make the Birdie Bucks experience special for our students!

*NOTE* The dates have changed from last week. The Birdie Bucks store will be open NEXT WEEK, so please sign up to help!

Fall Fest Volunteers

We’re gearing up for one of the best events of the year, and we need your help to make it amazing! Volunteers will help run outdoor games, indoor bounce houses, and the arts & crafts table, or serve as flexible “runners” filling in wherever needed. Whether you can give an hour or the whole evening, your energy keeps Fall Fest fun running smoothly for all our families. SIGN UP HERE and join the autumn fun! 

“Hey Dad, did you get it?”

Did you get your Halloween costume for carpool drop off? Oct 31st at 7:15am to greet the students as they arrive on campus. 

-We want you there.   

Did you get the opportunity to a be a part of your child’s school events as a safety volunteer?  

-We want you there.  

Our Team of HME “DGI’s” (Dads Got It)  provide support at select events throughout the HME school year, particularly those that have historically required additional volunteer assistance.   

Event Support can include:     

•    Crowd Control     

•    Parking and traffic coordination     

•    Event check-in and wristband distribution    

•    Event Set-Up/Tear Down Assistance       

Upcoming October DGI opportunities:  

HME Fall Fest  

Halloween Morning Carpool Drop-Off

SIGN UP HERE!

We love our volunteers and appreciate any amount of time you are able to give. Make sure you fill out a background check with the District!

Volunteer Now!
Reminders!!!
📣BONUS WEEK! 📣

Our McKillop Cardinal Obstacle Run was such a huge success we decided to keep keep myBooster.com open to the end of this week! With your help, we can EXCEED our goal and make an even bigger impact on the lives of our students at McKillop Elementary. Thank you for all of your support! 🙏❤️


Looking Ahead
Friday, October 17
End of First Nine Weeks
Saturday, October 18
6:00p Parents Night Out
Monday, October 20
Staff Development Day
Tuesday, October 21
Beginning of Second Nine Weeks
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