Originally delivered on 10/5/2026 7:57 am

SUBJECT: Mackay HSA Newsletter - October 5th

Mackay Newsletter - October 5th

For a list of all upcoming events click HERE.

Week of Respect - Starts Today

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Monday - Wear your favorite sports shirt or team gear

Tuesday - Dress for Success (Picture Day)

Wednesday - Kindness is Golden - Wear Yellow

Thursday - Pajama Day

Friday - School Spirit Day (Wear Mackay or Tenafly Gear)

Picture Day - Tomorrow

Make sure to dress your best!

You can order and view pictures on mylifetouch.com. Some teachers may have sent a class code, or a flyer may have been sent home.  This is run by the school so if you have specific questions, please reach out to your Homeroom teacher or the main office.

HSA Meeting - Tomorrow at 7pm

Thank you to everyone who came to our first HSA meeting! Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 6th. The time is 7pm.

To view minutes and agendas, click HERE.

*Light snacks and refreshments served. 

Walk or Bike to School Wednesday

Students are encouraged to Walk or Bike to school this Wednesday, October 7th!

Mackay’s 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat

Saturday, October 31st 11am-1pm

-Sign up to decorate a car Decorate

-Purchase your tickets Tickets

-Volunteer to help the day of the event Volunteer


(Ticket purchases have been moved to Zeffy! You will get an e ticket that can be added to your Apple wallet or shown the day of the event. If you purchased previously on toolkit, I manually added your tickets to Zeffy and  you should have received an email. Please email mackayhsa@gmail.com with questions.)

Deja Boo Resale

*DeJa Boo Resale* 

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Gently used Halloween costumes for $10!!! 🎃👻💵 

Thur., 10/8 & Fri.,10/9 

2:30 - 4:30 @ Mackay Pavilion

Cinnamon Rolls Sale - Support the 5th Grade

*Cinnamon Rolls by amazing pastry chef, Karen* 🍂 🍁 🥮 is available for pre-order now. 

You can choose from variety of flavors. Pick up during DeJa Boo Resale on Friday, 10/9.

Click to Order

(Zeffy adds an additional fee to run their platform but it is optional and you can set it to $0. This is not money for the HSA or 5th grade.)

HSA Dues

HSA Dues are collected 1 per family in the amount of $50.  These funds are used to support school wide initiatives.  (Assemblies, field trips, author's day, International Week, and so much more.)

To pay your dues log in to mackayhsa.membershiptoolkit.com > My Account > My Forms/Registrations (If you paid already, the form will no longer be visible.)

*We would love 100% participation!

Which grade will get to 100% first??

Kindergarten 69%3rd Grade 69%
1st Grade 62%4th Grade 68%
2nd Grade 70%5th Grade 69%
Volunteers Needed

We are looking for volunteers to help with the following committees...

-Lunch committee - email speciallunches@gmail.com

-Enrichment committee - email mackayenrichment@gmail.com

-Fundraising committee - email Tori.sayanlar@gmail.com

-Cultural Arts committee - email mackayhsa@gmail.com 

-Help make an HSA video - email mackayhsa@gmail.com 

-School Supply Kits - email mackayhsa@gmail.com 

Enrichment

Students are dismissed at the circle entrance unless an alternate dismissal was selected.

-Check your registrations on mackayhsa.membershiptoolkit.com > My Account > Previous Orders

**Please email mackayenrichment@gmail.com if you have any questions. 

Lunch Service

School Lunch ordering is open. 

Please be sure to check your orders to ensure your child has lunch this week. We suggest placing lunch orders through December and making adjustments when needed.  

For Mackay lunch system click - HERE.

For menu items, details, and instructions click - HERE.

Update Your Settings!

Make sure your communication settings, directory settings and preferences, and student homerooms are updated Toolkit. 

**Log in to mackayhsa.membershiptoolkit.com > My Account > Update My Account. Make sure to click on the box that says "Update Directory Information.”

WhatsApp

We have started a Mackay Parents WhatsApp group.  Please join our group HERE.  The group is an easy way for the HSA to send important information and links.  It is used for information only and only the Co Presidents can post.

Other Ways to Donate

Consider making a reoccurring donation to the HSA or make a one time donation to support the HSA. Click here. 

Mackay Logowear

If you are interested in some Mackay Logowear, shipped directly to your house click HERE.

Mackay Blankets

If you are interested in some super soft Mackay blankets click HERE. There are 3 styles and 2 sizes available.  If you order now, they will be sent home during the first week of school, but you may order all year long.

Tenafly Discount Card

The Tenafly HSAs worked together to create a discount card that works at businesses throughout Tenafly.  The discounts are good until the end of 2026.  They were originally $20 each, but we are offering at a discount of $10 each.  Click HERE to order.  If you order now, they will be sent home during the first week of school.

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