Welcome to the McVay PTA website!

 

 

 

2020 - 2021 School Year Board Members

 

President: Kate Braden

Vice President: Emma Nelson

Treasurer: Jennifer Hunnicutt

 

 

 

Upcoming Events:

 

 

The year 2020 will forever go into the history books.  Thanks to our wonderful teachers at McVay to help transition to distance learning.  Thanks to the parents who went above and beyond to finish the year while home-schooling.

 

Thanks to the outgoing PTA Board Members for all of your hard work over the 2019-2020 school year!  Welcome to our new Board member listed above.

 

 

NEXT PTA MEETING:

 

See you next year.  Have a safe summer!  More information to come, check back soon!

 

5th Grade Important Info:

Here is a FAQ page:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w8-_GFeVjBYrKFe-NGEfdbnKaalXB_Lis3k_F1CQjDs/edit?usp=sharing

 

Link below is from Westerville City Schools Middle School Guidance Counselors:

 https://www.wcsoh.org/Content2/41462

 

A Note from our McVay Principal and Vice-Principal:

 

5-21-20  LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkPCtY60-6o&authuser=0

 

5-20-20

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOPnDKDgNuY&authuser=0

 

5-19-20

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0yBlC3C0-o&authuser=0

 

5-18-20

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PePJv3vOy6k&authuser=0

 

5-12-20

https://youtu.be/yU1L5zbPj0A

5-11-20

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2InkL8cEus

5-8-20

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmwRaWat6zY

5-7-20

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r60rzfTqagE

5-6-20

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pAmXnYuNlg&t

5-5-20

https://youtu.be/pyzQKEJfICA

5-4-20

https://youtu.be/Ovw_nkPuwW8

4-21-20

https://youtu.be/mdtQPItuWo8

 

4-20-20
https://youtu.be/8WL1ToyAARQ

https://youtu.be/EoYVRGyphzg

 

4-16-20

"Pioneers! It's THANKFUL THURSDAY! Be sure to share some gratitude today and enjoy our next McVay Mindful Moment! We also have some special guests on today's announcements!"

https://youtu.be/zVjnT0jhOUg

 

4-15-20

 

How about we make today a WONDERFUL Wednesday?! Here are your video announcements! 

https://youtu.be/Sm-rxfzxMJc

 

4-14-20

"Let's have a TERRIFIC TUESDAY Pioneer Family! Here are today's announcements:"

https://youtu.be/tuCtk7QYA7g

 

4-13-20

Here are a couple posts for today:

 

"Happy Monday Pioneer Family! We're back with your daily video announcements - enjoy!"

https://youtu.be/865GT7_CskI

 

"It's Monday! That means we're posting the next video in Mrs. Verdina's book series! Check out "A Little Spot of...Happiness" to brighten up your day!"

https://youtu.be/gmtD66fs9PU

 

4-8-20

"Happy Wednesday Pioneers! Today's announcements feature our next edition of "McVay Mindful Moment!" Check it out! 

https://youtu.be/5o53gDT0Lj8

 

4-7-20

Here are Tuesday's announcements:

 

"Showing GRIT is like running a marathon, not a spring! Work hard each and every day and you will accomplish your goals! Here are today's announcements:"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IYhjiirh_U

 

4-6-20

"Happy Monday! We're back and this week we'll be talking about GRIT - how you can overcome obstacles and be successful! Keep reppin' that Pioneer Pride!"

https://youtu.be/d9FqBDLP5QU

 

 

"Here is the next video in Mrs. Verdina's book series - "A Little Spot of....Anger" - check it out for some great strategies!"

https://youtu.be/Q8r6aYD2Zrg

 

4-3-20

Here are Friday's announcements:

"It's Friday!! McVay Pioneers, here are your video announcements! Keep up all of your amazing work!"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8AUNJle62I

 

4-2-20

Here are Thursday's announcements:

"Happy Thursday McVay! Here are today's video announcements with an all new "McVay Mindful Moment" segment!"

https://youtu.be/Vp9yKxK8YQM

 

4-1-20

Friday's Announcements:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzlhuyyTZjc

 

3-31-20

Happy Tuesday McVay Pioneers! Here are today's video announcements! Be sure to share any of your Extra Credit challenge pictures/videos with #McVayExtraCredit"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6o8VB-vmrI

 

3-30-20

Welcome back from Spring Break, McVay Pioneers! We missed you! Here are today's video announcements:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvHECLtzvRw&t

 

 

Mrs. Verdina, our School Counselor, is starting a video book series - check out her first book: "A Little Spot of...Kindness"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCRozIM7F3s&t

 

3-19-20:

Happy Thursday McVay! Here are your video announcements - today we welcome some special guests to talk to us about what to read and how to read during our extended break!

https://youtu.be/lfDHnzhLz0U

 

3-17-20:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmDksQ9aOjY

 

 

 

 

A Note from our PTA President:

 

April 14, 2020

 

Hello McVay Families-

 

On  May 12th we will vote for the Executive Board.  We need your help! The position of President is still open for the 20-21 school year.  

 

The President, Parent Council Rep Alternate and  Book Fair Chair positions are still vacant. I can't stress enough how important it is for someone to step up and take the President's position.  If this role is not filled we are in jeopardy of disbanding, which means that our school and kids will miss out on so many opportunities.  If we disbanded today, we would be handing over roughly $24,000 ($15,000 of that in the playground fund) to the Ohio PTA. This is money that we have worked very hard to raise for our kids and school. On top of losing our funds, the school and kids would also miss out on the services, experiences and events that the McVay PTA funds/sponsors; as well as some of the Ohio and National PTA opportunities.  If we are forced to disband, our kids and school will no longer benefit from the following services/opportunities.

 

Student Services

McVay T-Shirt for every student

5th grade T-shirts

Student Council T-Shirts

Field Day Bouncy Houses 

Student of the Month Medals

5th Grade End of Year Celebration

 

Learning Experiences

One School, One Book

Field Trip Transportation

Cabin Days

COSI-on-Wheels

Teacher Requests that enhance classroom learning

 

Family Events

Grandparent's Day

Spooky Read Night

Spring Fling

Art Night

Walk-A-Thon

Westerville Community Center Family Night

Dine-Out Nights

 

Training

Ohio PTA State Convention

National PTA Convention

Ohio PTA Summer Leadership Training

ELearning

 

National PTA Grants  (free money!)

PTA Connected Be Internet Awesome Family Workshop Grant, Sponsored by Google ($1000 - $5000)

PTA Connected SmartTalk Conversation Grant, Sponsored by Symantec ($1000)

PTA Connected SmartTalk Conversation Grant, Sponsored by Life360 ($1000)

Take Your Family to School Week Grant, Sponsored by Office Depot OfficeMax ($1000)

Healthy Hydration Grant, Sponsored by Nestlé Waters North America ($1000)

STEM + Families Science Festival Grant, Sponsored by Bayer ($1000 - $5000 + $250 for supplies)

STEM + Families Math Night Grant, Sponsored by Mathnasium ($1000) – fyi offers only PTAs free Math Nights

Mary Lou Anderson Reflections Arts Enhancement Grant ($1000)

 

Programs

School of Excellence

Reflections Art Program

STEM& Families

Family Reading Experience

PTA Connected

Healthy Lifestyles

Connect for Respect

 

Family Resources

Parent Guides to Student Success (k-12 guides)

Family Guides

Center for Family Engagement

State Assessment Guides

Special Education Resources

Health

Safety

College & Career Readiness

Common Core State Standards

 

Advocacy

Take Action

Advocacy Resources

 

Regards,

Stephanie Cunningham

McVay PTA President

Stephaeac@gmail.com

 

 

 

Message from Mr. Swain about Safety
 

The safety of staff and students is the top priority for Westerville City School District. Here at McVay, we are working diligently on creating an inviting culture while also increasing safety and security on our school campus.  We are making improvements to our communication, safety policies and procedures, and emergency drills and strategies.
 

Help keep our schools safe with the Safe School Helpline!
 

1-800-4-1-VOICEext. 359
(1-800-418-6423 ext. 359)
 

Use the Safe School Helpline to report threats of violence, suicide, bullying and illegal activity that could harm students in our schools. Your call is private, confidential, and anonymous. Here are the basic safety practices we are encouraging families to review together:
 

- Don't talk to strangers, get into cars, or accept anything from them; 

- Walk with an adult or group of friends to and from school, bus stops or after-school activities;

- Follow the appropriate walking routes and stay in well-lighted areas;

- Walk straight to bus stops and go directly home after school; 

 

- Agree on a time when your child should be home after school
 

 

 

Support McVay When You Shop -    Here’s 3 Easy Ways!

 

AmazonSmile: You Shop, Amazon Gives

Shop the same great products and prices on Amazon while supporting McVay! Amazonsmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of all eligible purchases to McVay. It’s easy to participate! Just shop the link below.

Shop for everyone on your gift list this holiday at http://smile.amazon.com/ch/31-1273686 and Amazon donates to PTA Ohio Congress McVay 

 

 

Shop Kroger, Swipe Card, and McVay Earns $!

Update your Kroger Rewards Card here:        https://www.kroger.com/account/communityrewards/enroll

Select McVay Elementary (80775) for your Community Rewards Organization.

Shop at your local Kroger and swipe your Kroger card! It’s that easy!

 

 

Shop Giant Eagle, Swipe Card, earn Mcvay points for cash! Easy!

Register your Giant Eagle Card here:  www.gianteagle.com/AFTS

Select McVay Elementary School (3407)

 

*please see attached flyer on our PTA Interactive page for more details on shopping support*