Weekly Newsletter - July 16, 2026

A Note from Your PTO President

Happy summer, McKillop families!

We know July is busy, but we've packed this first newsletter with a few things worth a quick read before August sneaks up on us, from a community event happening later this month to some fun new ways to show your Cardinal pride before school even starts.

One quick heads up before you dive in: Membership Toolkit accounts reset every summer, so even if you were with us last year, please take a moment to renew. It's how this newsletter reaches you!

Take a peek, and we'll see you soon!

Katy Vendetti
President, McKillop PTO

Announcements

Update Your Membership Toolkit Account

This is separate from student registration emails you may be receiving from the district this week.

Membership Toolkit is how we send the weekly newsletter, volunteer sign-ups, and PTO updates. Accounts reset every summer, so even if you used it last year, a quick renewal is needed before school starts or you'll miss our communications.

Log in at mckilloppto.org, confirm your contact info, and update your student's grade level. No teacher yet? That's fine, leave it blank for now.

👉 Renew your Account with the PTO

Questions? Reach us at pto@mckilloppto.org.

Events

Fill the Backpacks

Join us Sunday, July 26 from 2–5 PM at Cardinal Renaissance Academy Gym to help fill 600 backpacks with school supplies, thanks to Verizon Melissa, TX!

Shoutout to Jumpy Party DFW Rentals, a female-owned local business, for donating yard games for the event!

*We will be raffling off wonderful prizes to those that bring in donations!

See you there!

Spirit Wear is Coming in Hot This Year!

Our Spirit Wear team has been busy this summer dreaming up fresh new designs for the McKillop PTO shop, and we can't wait to show you what's in store.

Coming soon: Back to School Bundle preorders! Each bundle will include your choice of one of our new designs, dry erase markers for your student's classroom teacher, and a Cardinal car decal. Everything you need to kick off the year in style.

Want a sneak peek? Stop by our booth at the Fill the Backpack event on July 26th to check out the new designs, place your preorder, and browse our current inventory.

Stay tuned for more details coming soon!

Spirit Nights

2026 HME Roughriders Spirit Night

Join us September 5th, 2026 for HME's 1st Spirit Night of the year!

Spirit Night Sign Up

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer for 2026-27 School Year

Are you interested in being a volunteer at the school next year? We have several opportunities available for next year. Let us know what you might be interested in using the link below. You will NOT be committing to anything on this form. But we will contact you and let you know of future opportunities!

[SIGN UP HERE]