McKinley Elementary PTA

Please join us on Monday, January 26th at 7:00 PM as we kick off the McKinley/BCE Read-a-thon with a special Bedtime Storytime event!

We’re excited to welcome Lincoln TK teacher and author Alicia Stein, who will be reading her book Winnie’s Way to us LIVE via Zoom.

Grab your pajamas, get cozy, and enjoy a relaxing evening of reading together as we launch this year’s Read-a-thon.

Zoom Details:
🔗 Link: us06web.zoom.us/j/7893014885?pwd…
🆔 Meeting ID: 789 301 4885
🔑 Passcode: 4V4d9Q

We hope to see you there for this fun and meaningful kickoff event!

Please see below for additional Read-a-thon events happening all week. We hope you’ll join us for one—or many—of these fun activities.

Warmly,
Your McKinley Read-a-thon Team

📚 Read-a-Thon Week Calendar

Sunday, January 25

1:00–3:00 PM
Read-a-thon Kick-Off at the Burlingame Public Library
Pick up a free book to help launch your reading week!

Monday–Thursday, January 26–29

📚McKinley Book Swap 📚
Time: Immediately before and after school
Where: North Yard (by the staircase)

How it works:

Bring a book! Gently used books are welcome to donate or swap.
No book? No problem. Students may still take a book — it’s open access for everyone.

Let’s get excited for Read-a-thon with some fresh reads!

🍔3:00–7:00 PM | Burgers & Books at Maverick Jack’s
Bring a book and mention you’re part of the Read-a-thon—10% of your order will be donated to BCE.
📅 Come any night or on McKinley Night: Tuesday, January 27

Tuesday–Sunday, January 27–February 1

Boba & Books Week at Lilikoi (Broadway)
Mention BCE or Read-a-thon when ordering and 10% of your purchase will be donated to BCE.
📝 When ordering online, add “BCE” or “Read-a-thon” in the special instructions.

🌙 Bedtime Storytime via Zoom

Monday–Friday, January 26–30
Back by popular demand! Join us each evening for cozy bedtime stories.
📣 Parents and teachers are invited to participate—sign up to be a volunteer reader!

Monday | 7:00–7:40 PM

Winnie’s Way
Read LIVE by Lincoln TK teacher and author Alicia Stein

BCE Zoom:
Meeting ID: 789 301 4885
Passcode: 4V4d9Q

Tuesday | 7:05–7:30 PM

7:10 PM: McKinley teacher, Maestra Ballonet
7:20 PM: Wave and His Magic Fish by author David Schroeder (LIVE)

McKinley PTA Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82404341090?pwd=86AJrBvxsHModFOtHENnpprLRbiwYx.1

Wednesday | 7:00–7:40 PM

Martee Dares to Dance
Read LIVE by author Shelby Rabara

BCE Zoom:
Meeting ID: 789 301 4885
Passcode: 4V4d9Q

Thursday | 7:05–7:30 PM

7:10 PM: McKinley parent, Trina Sodha
7:20 PM: McKinley teacher, Mrs. Strang

McKinley PTA Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82404341090?pwd=86AJrBvxsHModFOtHENnpprLRbiwYx.1

Friday | 7:05–7:30 PM

7:10 PM: McKinley teacher, Mrs. Perdomo
7:20 PM: TBD — Volunteer reader needed!

McKinley PTA Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82404341090?pwd=86AJrBvxsHModFOtHENnpprLRbiwYx.1

Thursday, January 29 | 7:05–7:40 PM

Behind the Scenes of Publishing
Join local author Poorvi Shrivastav for a look at the publishing process—from first draft to illustrations and beyond.

BCE Zoom:
Meeting ID: 789 301 4885
Passcode: 4V4d9Q