Catherine Mcnamara Elementary School PTA

05/08/2026

💿✨ Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week – Day 5! 🍭📼

And just like that… our 90s throwback week has come to an end 😭

We finished the week with a totally rad Full 90s Throwback Day and our teachers & staff went ALL OUT with the head-to-toe nostalgia 👖🕶️🌈 From flannels and overalls to neon and scrunchies, the 90s spirit was alive and well at McNamara!

Today’s sweet theme:
🍬 “Sugar Sugar, How’d You Get So Fly” 🍬
Featuring throwback 90s candies, snacks, and desserts that had everyone feeling like a kid again 💖

While this week may be over, our appreciation for our amazing teachers & staff lasts all year long. Thank you for everything you do for our students, school, and community each and every day 💛

And to our wonderful McNamara families — THANK YOU for all of the donations and support that helped make this week possible. Your generosity helped make this such a fun and memorable week for our teachers & staff 🙌
Now excuse us while we recover from the sugar rush and 90s nostalgia 😂

05/08/2026

💿⚡ Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week – Day 4! 🥤🌈

Today’s theme was NEON DAY and the halls were brighter than a 90s roller rink 😎✨

From neon shirts to bright accessories, our teachers & staff showed up in full throwback style and absolutely nailed the theme 🙌

Today’s featured treat was our 90s Dirty Soda Bar 🥤And WOW… it was definitely the crowd favorite!

Everyone had so much fun trying the different recipes and creating their own throwback soda combos!

05/07/2026

🏃‍♀️📼 Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week – Day 3! 🍕✨

It’s Workout Wednesday and McNamara is looking straight out of a 90s aerobics video 💿💪

Today’s theme:
🌈 Colorful windbreakers
👟 Track suits
🧦 Leg warmers encouraged
😎 Bonus points for maximum retro energy

Lunch today was a total 90s throwback dream:
🍕 “Book It!” style pizza lunch from Avicolli’s
🧡 Served with a glass of Tang or Kool Aid!

05/06/2026

🖤 Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week – Day 2! 📼✨

The 90s takeover continues at McNamara and today’s vibe is giving ultimate grunge era 😎

🖤 Today’s Theme: 90s Grunge
Think flannels, band tees, ripped jeans, Doc Martens, and combat boots 🎸

🥪 Lunch today?
A totally rad Build-Your-Own Lunchable Bar — because our teachers & staff deserve the VIP treatment!

We’re so thankful for the incredible teachers and staff who show up every day for our students and school community 💛

And a HUGE shoutout to our amazing McNamara families for all the donations and support helping make this week such a success. You all are seriously da bomb 💥

05/05/2026

📼🎉 Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week – Day 1! 🍩☕

We’re kicking things off with a totally rad 90s throwback as we celebrate our incredible teachers and staff all week long! 💿✨

Today’s lineup:
👖 Denim Day – the more denim, the better
🍩 Donuts, Coffee & Pop-Tarts – because breakfast = essential fuel

💛 MAJOR shoutout to our amazing McNamara families!
This week wouldn’t be possible without your donations, generosity, and support. You understood the assignment and totally came through! 🙌

Our teachers and staff are truly ALL THAT and we’re so excited to celebrate them!

Drop a comment below to show some love or share your favorite 90s memory! ⬇️

05/04/2026

This week we’re proud to celebrate Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week.

To all the educators, support staff and school teams who show up every day with dedication, patience and care thank you. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom and helps shape the future in meaningful ways.

We appreciate everything you do to support students, families and our community. Your hard work does not go unnoticed.

Please join us in taking a moment this week to recognize and thank the incredible people who make a difference every single day in our Hive! Go Bees!

04/29/2026

Join us virtually for tonight’s meeting!

04/29/2026

🐝 Reminder, McNamara families! 🐝

Our final PTA meeting of the school year is tonight at 6 PM in the school gym! We’ll be voting in new board members and still have open positions for:
⭐ President
⭐ Treasurer
⭐ Fundraising/Ways & Means

If we don’t have enough volunteers to fill these roles, we won’t be able to continue providing many of the fun events and programs for our students, staff, and teachers—so please consider joining us!

🎉 Teacher Appreciation Week is next week! Thank you to everyone who has already donated. If you signed up, please don’t forget to send in your items:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45A5A62BA6FBC43-62866183-copy

⚾ Don’t forget about our Mets Ticket Fundraiser too! Grab your tickets here:
https://www.gofevo.com/event/McNamaraPTA

Thank you for all of your support this year—we hope to see you tonight!

04/28/2026

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Wear green this Friday to kick off Mental Health Awareness Month! 💚 Green is the official color of mental health awareness, symbolizing hope, strength and support for those facing mental health challenges. Join us in raising awareness and reminding one another that mental health matters every day.

04/13/2026

🐝 Buzz Worthy News is here! 🐝

We’ve got a lot happening at McNamara Elementary! From our 4th Annual Science Fair to our Mother’s Day Fundraiser and upcoming Teacher Appreciation Week, there are so many ways to get involved and support our amazing school community.

✨ We’re also looking for volunteers for the 2026–2027 PTA Board—come help us make a difference!

📲 Check out the newsletter for all the details + scan the QR codes to sign up, shop, or donate!

Thank you for always supporting our teachers, staff, and students

04/13/2026

Join us THIS THURSDAY, April 16, for our 4th Annual Science Fair! 🔬✨

It’s not too late to get involved—students can still sign up to present an experiment, and we’re always looking for volunteers to help make the event a success. Check out the link in the comments to sign up!

Not participating? Come anyway!
All students and families are invited to attend and enjoy an evening full of fun, hands-on STEM activities 🧠⚙️.

We’re excited to feature interactive experiences from:
The MOST • Bricks Crossing • CNY Robotics • Play2Learn • Aero Radio Club • Nourished with Emily

📅 Date: Thursday, April 16
⏰ Time: 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Location: School Cafeteria

We hope to see you there!