Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week

May 4 – 9, 2025

Hello McKinley Families,

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week is May 4th-9th and we need your help!

In a few weeks the teachers and staff will be showered with delicious food, notes of gratitude, massages, and more – all organized and supported by you all – the greater, amazing McKinley family.

Teacher Appreciation week falls right around a big Spring Fundraiser and so many other wonderful events that McKinley puts on – so many of us are quite exhausted.

But there isn’t a much better reason to rally than for our stunning Teachers and Staff. Please consider donating your time or, if possible, a few bucks to the week-long celebration of the people who make McKinley a magical place for our kids.

Here are a few ways you can help:
– Sign up for a spot to donate your time or some treats during the week. Sign Up Now!

– Venmo @rachlevin (last 4 digits are 9987) with a donation to the general fund to purchase breakfast items, treats, coffee and so on.

The week’s activities:

Sunday May 4th: Chalk the Walk
9am-11am Donuts and coffee will be waiting for kids and kids at heart to come out to McKinley and chalk the walk! Decorate the main entrances with messages of appreciation to our amazing teachers and staff. Chalk, Donuts and coffee will be provided. Chalk will be left out all day in case you can’t make it by 11am. (can’t say the same for the donuts)

Monday May 5th: Beverage Delivery
Special deliveries from students, ordered by staff and teachers. We have a list of needs on the sign up sheet to make this extra special!

Tuesday May 6th: Brunch all day
If you are able to contribute (bagels, cream cheese, donuts, etc.) please sign up to donate an item and bring to the office early Tuesday morning.

Wednesday May 7th: Thank you day!
Students write notes and drawings of gratitude for their Teachers and staff.

Thursday May 8th: Luncheon
A delicious catered lunch paid for by the McKinley Foundation

Friday May 9th: Spa Day – all day!
The Teacher’s Lounge is transformed into a spa for Teachers and Staff to come in during the day to relax, take a seat, enjoy a chair massage and some quiet time.
Two volunteers will also be needed to help at the table on Friday.

Your kindness and generosity is always greatly appreciated.

Thank you for all that you do!

Rachel & Andie
reach out! rach.levin@gmail.com

Page updated April 21, 2025