McNear Elementary PTA
The PTA that funds McNear's most-loved programs.
Garden. MASC. MAKER. Theater. Outdoor library. Environmental literacy. About $160k a year — all raised by McNear families, all for McNear kids.
This Week at McNear
Spirit Week: TROPICAL DAY
- JUN1
Final PTA Meeting at Crooked Goat
6:00 PM · Crooked Goat Brewery
Board - JUN2
Spirit Day: HAT DAY
Community - JUN3
6th Grade Promotion
1:00 PM
Community - JUN3
Volunteer Breakfast
7:30 AM
Community
What your PTA did this year
Funded by you
Programs the PTA makes possible
School Garden
Hands-on environmental learning in McNear's school garden. Students grow food, study the seasons, and practice stewardship of the land. PTA-funded.
TK-6
MASC
MASC enrichment, offered to every McNear student and made possible by PTA funding. Part of the slate of special programs the PTA supports each year.
TK-6
MAKER Program
A creative making and engineering program — robotics, building challenges, and design thinking. Students recently raced cars they designed and built themselves. PTA-funded.
1-6
Environmental Literacy
Dedicated environmental literacy lessons that connect students to the Thomson Creek watershed bordering campus. A cornerstone of McNear's identity as California's only elementary Green Ribbon School. PTA-funded.
TK-6
Outdoor Library
A first-of-its-kind outdoor library, created with PTA support and used by students every day. The project continues to grow and evolve.
TK-6
Where it goes
Your support, made real
Give back
Our Family Giving Campaign
McNear Family Giving Campaign
Our 2025-2026 goal is $150,000 for 400 students — every dollar stays at McNear and funds programs for every child.
100% funded
Lend a hand
Help wanted this season
Event Day-of Volunteer
Help an event run smoothly — set up a game station, staff a table, or pitch in for an hour at things like Field Day, BINGO Night, or the Book Fair. No experience needed; everything is ready to go.
Your PTA
Meet the 2025-2026 board
President
Robin Semmelhack
Executive Vice President
Laura Whalen
Treasurer
Jean Nelson
Secretary
Josh Grove
VP of Fundraising
Harriet Lehman
VP of Membership
Kara Harris
Historian
Courtney Avvampato
Parliamentarian
Dana Levandowski
Classroom Support Chair
Carrie Harrison
ASE Coordinator
Jessie Feller Hahn
Family Engagement Chair
Mary Stratton & Rhiannon Lyon
School Administrative Representative
Melissa Becker
School Faculty Representative
Freya Sharp
TIDE Coordinator
Position open
Thank you
Our McNear sponsors
Become a McNear PTA member
Joining takes a few minutes and directly funds the programs your children love. Every family is welcome.
Good to know
What time does school start and end?
School starts promptly at 8:20 AM every day; arrival is at 8:10 AM. Regular dismissal is 2:00 PM for TK/K, 2:30 PM for grades 1-3, and 2:50 PM for grades 4-6. Every Wednesday is an early-release day, with dismissal at 12:00 PM for TK/K, 1:00 PM for grades 1-3, and 1:15 PM for grades 4-6.
How do I report an absence?
If your child is sick, call the school attendance line as early as possible at 707-778-4752. Please plan family trips and vacations during school breaks and days off — students can fall behind quickly, and consistent attendance makes a real difference.
When should my child stay home sick?
Children should stay home with a fever of 100.4 or higher (return after 24 hours fever-free without medication), with vomiting (return after 24 hours symptom-free), with diarrhea (return after 24 hours symptom-free), with an eye infection (return after 24 hours free of drainage), or with a rash (return once the rash or fever is gone and a doctor has been seen).
Do we need to sign up for breakfast and lunch?
No sign-up needed. All McNear students receive free breakfast and lunch every school day. A cold breakfast with fruit is served from 7:45 to 8:20 AM in the multipurpose room, and lunch includes a salad bar and fruit. Children may choose school meals day to day or bring lunch from home. Please, no candy, gum, or soda at school.
How do I join the McNear PTA?
Joining takes just a few minutes online through Membership Toolkit. Every family is welcome, and membership directly funds the programs and experiences that make McNear special.