2015-2016 McCall PTA's Accomplishments

​It has been a GREAT year for McCall PTA!  
We cannot thank you enough for all the monetary and material donations,
as well as the volunteers' time and effort to make this a fruitful year for McCall PTA!!!
Because of you, McCall PTA is able to sponsor this overwhelming list of events, materials, and programs to our students, faculty, and parents. 
Thanks to all your support to our school, students, and PTA!!!

McCall PTA strives to provide high quality enrichment programs to our students, support teachers/staff with classroom materials to support learning, and provide community inclusive programs and events to McCall families in our surrounding neighborhoods. Your support is the key to our school's success!!

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Field Trips

Field trips are one of the most exciting school events for our students. McCall PTA provided funding for the admission and transportation fees for the following field trips for our students.

• Kindergarten: LEGOLAND Discovery Center
• 1st Grade: Sci-Tech Discovery Center 
• 2nd Grade: Sci-Tech Discovery Center ​
• 3rd Grade: Heard Museum
• 4th Grade: LEGOLAND Discovery Center
• 5th Grade: Sea Life Aquarium

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Materials

​We are VERY happy that our PTA raised enough funds to provide funding for the following materials for the school and our students.

• 10 brand new iPads Air 2 with Apple Care and protective cases
• Field Day Shirt for every student
• English Language Development products for ESL students
• FIT STEP Pro pedometers for Fitness classes
• Therapeutic seating options for Special Education
• PE and Fitness equipment
• School library books
• Class library books
• Snacks for students during STARR testing

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Activities and Programs

PTA volunteers spend countless hours on planning, coordinating, organizing, and supporting the following activities and programs. Can you imagine our school without these programs ?

• Thursday Packets sent home every week
• ​PTA Reflections
• School Supplies
• Yearbook
• Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students)
• McCall Garden (Planning stage. Coming soon!)

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Hospitality Events

We LOVE our teachers! That's why we planned out events throughout the year to show our appreciation!!!

• September : Faculty and Staff Celebration Lunch
• October : Faculty/Staff Spooktacular Snack Bar
• November : Faculty/Staff Souper Feast 
• December : Holiday ​mailbox treats for teachers
• February : Valentine's Day ​mailbox treats for teachers
• May : Teacher Appreciation Week with various treats for faculty and staff throughout the week and catered Friday luncheon
• May : Snacks for teachers during STARR testing

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After School Programs

McCall PTA worked very hard with different outside vendors to provide a good variety of after school enrichment programs to our students at McCall. Check out all the exciting programs we have coordinated this year!

• Astronomy Club
• Bricks, Bots, Beakers (B3)
• Enrichment Chess
• Cub Scouts- Unit 6601
• Young Chefs® Academy Cooking Club
• Animations using MIT Scratch
• DramaKids

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Student and Family Events

It has been a VERY VERY busy year for McCall PTA!!! Look at all these fun family events we have organized or provided volunteers for our McCall families!!! 

August

• Meet the Teacher

September

• Kinder Social
• Back to School Night
• Grandparents Day Celebration

October

• Interactive Presentation by comic author Josh Elder
• Red Ribbon Week with visit from Cowboys Mascot, Rowdy

November

• PISD Texas Legends Basketball Game Night
• Multicultural Night with Lion Dance Performance by JK Wong Academy​

December

• Movie Night with free admission, popcorn, sweet treat, and water
• Class Parties - Magical Winter Wonderland

February

• Movie Night with free admission, popcorn, sweet treat, and water
• Class Parties - Colts Caring for a Cause @ Valentine’s

March

• Donuts with Dad 

April

• A Night of Groovy Fun with free pizza, DJ, face painting, and photo booth
• Inclusion Awareness Program

May​

• Muffins with Moms with free muffins and pastries for parents and kids
• Challenge Island Program for all students
• Family Picnic
• Class Parties - Year End Luau Party

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Fundraising Events

Kudos to our fundraising committee have spent tons of hours on organizing various fundraising events to achieve our fundraising goal. This makes it possible for us to fund all the exciting programs and events this year!

• September
  • Write A Check Campaign - Pajama Day Contest
  • ​Race for Pajama Day - A Painless Fundraiser
  • Spirit Night @ Moohyah Burger
• October : Boosterthon Fun Run
• November : Fall Book Fair
• December : Spirit Night @ Metroplex Gymnastics
• January : Spirit Night @ Panda Express
• February : Spirit Night @ Napoli's Pizza and Restaurant
• March : Spirit Night @ Chili's
• April : Spring Book Fair
• May : Spirit Night @ Metroplex Gymnastics

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