Shopping online for the holiday at Amazon.com? You can help McCall raise money! When you use the Amazon link shown on the right side of our home page, McCall PTA will receive a percentage of sales without costing you anything more! 
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Here's how it works;

• Click on the Amazon image link on our home page to go to Amazon.com BEFORE you start shopping. 
• Do your online shopping as you normally would.
• Amazon will automatically keep track of your purchase and credit a commission to McCall PTA. 
• McCall PTA receives 1% to 6% on most purchases initiated through the McCall special links. 

When: Friday, 11/20/2015 @ 6 pm
Where: McCall Library
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• Visit our page here for information regarding Astronomy Club membership.
• Visit Astronomy Club Calendar to see meetings calendar of the current school year.
• Contact: astronomy@mccallpta.org

Join us for Family Night at the Book Fair

​When: Thursday, 11/19/2015 @ 6 - 8 pm
Where: McCall Elementary Library
 
The single most significant factor influencing a child’s early educational success is an introduction to books and being read to at home prior to beginning school. --- National Commission on Reading, 1985

The book fair is a great place to begin your holiday shopping! Purchase books and gifts for all ages! Stock up on books for your child’s home library! Help our teachers build their classroom libraries! 

Looking forward to seeing you there! Thank you for supporting McCall students, teachers and PTA!

When: Friday, Friday, 11/13/2015 @ 7:30 pm
Where: Basketball Court behind McCall
Who: Everyone

It will be a dark and cold night. Perfect weather for looking at stars. Be sure the kids and the parents are both dressed warmly. It will get cold standing outside for an hour. If there is any change, we will email club members Friday afternoon. Looking forward to seeing everyone!

• We will have multiple telescopes setup.
• There is no bathroom access to the school.
• Please bring the black folder and pencil. 
• You may also want to bring some drinking water. 
• Bring a folding chair if you have one.
• Do not bring flashlight. 

Visit Astronomy Club Calendar to see meetings calendar of the current school year.
Contact: astronomy@mccallpta.org

Preschool Story time with Ms. Kimbriel! - Tuesday, 11/17/2015 @ 3-4 pm
When: Tuesday, November 17th, 2015 @ 3-4 pm
Where: McCall Elementary Library

Please join us for some monster fun! Come gobble up some good books!!!
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All families are invited to bring their preschool aged children to story time with McCall Elementary principal Ms. Stacy Kimbriel.  Story time will be held during our Fall Book Fair.  Children will hear fun stories read by Ms. Kimbriel while parents will have a chance to shop the book fair.  This will be a great opportunity for upcoming McCall Colts to see the school and meet the principal. 

• ​​If you have any relatives, please help them download the app. If they use your referral code under located under the earn button in the app, you receive 150 points and they receive an additional 100 points after scanning the first receipt. 
• Every receipt counts toward points. The points add up to free money for McCall PTA to use towards programs for the kids. If you have non-grocery receipts, those are great also as they are counted as an entry ticket to a monthly drawing for a chance to win $1000!!!  
• Go to www.shoparoo.com for additional info. 

It is easy and fun to Participate:

• Download the Shoparoo app and select to support McCall Elementary
• Snap pictures of your receipts (both grocery and non-grocery!)

Thank you for your support! Happy snapping!​​

Faculty/Staff Souper Feast 
Friday, 11/20/2015

For our faculty and staff, this lunch is one of their favorites. We need your help to bring a crockpot of soup, chili, or your favorite cold weather meal. We also need salads, drinks, rolls, desserts, and a few volunteers.

• Please sign up bring a dish or help out at: SignUpGenius
• If you have any questions, please contact hospitality@mccallpta.org.

Kanika Morales and Suzanne Ramirez
McCall PTA Hospitality

• 2015-2016 Reflections Theme: Let your Imagination Fly.
• Please find all forms and Guidelines: PTA Reflections program.
• Please submit all entries in box outside of Mrs. Quinn’s Art Classroom.
• Incentives for participation will be awarded on individual levels as well as to the Classroom with the most participation! Info coming soon…

Timeline of Events:

• All entries due: Friday, 11/20/2015
• Judging School/local level: November
• Celebrate McCall Winners! : TBA
• Must be at least 1 PTA member in household.
• For more info: arts@mccallpta.org

College Saving and Funding Strategies Workshop
When: Wednesday, 11/11/2015 @ 6 pm
Where: McCall Library
​Cost : Free (sponsored by McCall PTA)

Come and learn about possible ways to reduce college costs and start saving for your children’s future!

Online Book Fair
When: November 8-27, 2015 

Start Your Book Fair Shopping Early!!!

Our in-school Book Fair begins on November 16th, but you can begin your book shopping starting on November 8th at the McCall Online Book Fair. Visit the McCall Book Fair home page and click on the Shop Now button. Online shopping is available until November 27th, 2015.

The Online Book Fair allow families and friends across the nation to participate, and makes it convenient for parents who are not able to attend the Book Fair in person, or who want to browse an expanded title selection. Best of all, every purchase benefits our school and will help us achieve our Book Fair goal. All online orders ship for FREE to the school after the Online Fair has ended. 

Don’t forget add a book or two to your order for your child's classroom libraries. 

Mark your calendars! Book Fair is right around the corner! Visit 2015 Fall Book Fair for more details.

Monster Book Fair!
When: November 16-20, 2015
Where: McCall Library

Preview
Thursday - Friday, 11/12-13/2015, 8 am - 3:00 pm
Book Fair Hours
Monday - Thursday, 11/16-19,2015, 8 am - 3:00 pm
Friday, 11/20/2015, 8 -11 am
Family Night Hours
Thursday, 11/19/2015, 6 - 8 pm

Thank you to Studio 3 Dance for your generous donation! We really appreciate our community partners' support! Keep them coming!

Studio 3 Dance offers a diverse schedule of dance classes for children ages 18 months and up. Their classes are taught by skilled teachers who take pride in creating a learning experience that is positive and rewarding for dancers of all ages and ability levels. 

​For more information, visit Studio 3 Dance.