McMeen Elementary Newsletter - September 22, 2023
09/25/23, 10:59 AM
Weekly Happenings
Monday, September 25
No School - Teacher Planning Day
Tuesday, September 26
Wednesday, September 27
4:00 - Parenting Partners Reunion (see below)
4:30-8:00 - McMeen Eats at Pie Society
Thursday, September 28
5:00-7:00 - Kendra Scott Fundraiser
Friday, September 29
Upcoming Events
Here is the McMeen Calendar for the 2023-2024 School Year
OCTOBER
October 2 - CSC Meeting 4-5pm
October 4 - Walk or Roll to School Day
October 5 - Kona Ice Truck After School Sponsored by PTO
October 5-6 - 5th Grade at Balarat
October 9 - Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Meeting
October 10-11 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
October 12 - No School - Teacher Planning
October 13 - No School
October 16 - No School
October 17-18 - Individual Pictures
Ways to Get Involved
Recognizing a Parent Volunteer
Shout Out to one of our Parent Volunteers who spent recess time today creating games with kids.
Parenting Partners Reunion
Join us at the Parenting Partners Reunion event on Wednesday, September 27th from 4-7pm to learn about 3 different programs we can launch at McMeen: Parenting Partners, Calm and Kind, and Family Mealtimes. This event is designed for parents to join in and build excitement for the opportunity to join in on these programs alongside school staff! There will be FOOD, PRIZES, and opportunities to connect with other schools who have used these programs. If you have YET to RSVP, please do so below. See this flier for more information and sign-up here.
Carpenter Needed!
Do you have woodworking skills? We need help! We want to build some bookcases in the lobby. We will purchase all the supplies. Email Jean at JTSBOYLAN@gmail.com or call Jackie at 720-424-5520
Announcements
When: Wednesday, September 27 @ 4:30 - 8:00 PM
Where: Pie Society, 4615 E Mississippi Ave, Glendale, CO 80246
Details: Support the McMeen PTO by eating pizza! On September 27, Pie Society will be donating 25% of proceeds to the McMeen PTO. Please be sure to mention "McMeen25" when you place an order. If ordering online, put "McMeen25" in the special instructions line of your order.
Our first clean up will be: 2nd/5th Grade on 9/26 (Tuesday, bc students are not here on Monday.
- 1st/4th Grade 10/2
- K/3rd Grade 10/9
- 2nd/5th 10/23
- 1st/4th 10/30
- K/3rd 11/6
- 2nd/5th 11/27
- 1st/4th 12/4
- K/3rd 12/11
Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns!
Thanks, Recess Monitors!
Classroom Updates
PE - I am so happy to see students learning the routines in PE class and how to play safely with others. We have started stations in the second round of classes and students are working independently, being responsible, and playing safe. - Coach James
Student Affirmations
Mighty Mustangs - None this week due to no school on Friday
Mustang Class of the Week - None this week due to no school on Friday
1st Grade, Karl Longino - Karl works hard to complete his school work with a positive attitude. Karl is also a thoughtful student that shares and supports his classmates! Way to go Karl! - Ms. Alvarez
3rd Grade, Sophia Mulvey - Sophia is an incredible role model for our 3rd grade class. She is always trying her absolute hardest and consistently demonstrates what it means to be a McMeen Mustang. - Ms. Rabin
3rd Grade, Ilan Fruchter - Ilan was really brave during math this week! He shared his addition strategy with the class and added it to a poster so his classmates could try it out! I am really proud of you Ilan! - Ms. Caldwell
1st Grade, Jaden Taylor - He did an amazing job this week adding numbers together! - Ms. Fishman
ECE, Kayden Gallegos - Kayden is really starting to open up in class. He is making friends and enjoys playing with everyone. Great job Kayden! - Mr. Hughes
5th Grade, Emmy Ryan - Emmy shows a lot of grit in all throughout our day by engaging in hard tasks, pushing herself to try new strategies, and helping her peers when they need extra assistance. - Ms. Powell
4th Grade, Leanne Suliman, Rana Mohamed, Aveen Jawhar, Amirah Milligan, Phoebe Whitehorn - I am shouting out this group for working so well together to complete this week's PE assessment. - Coach James
5th, Caiyah Stevens - Caiyah always comes to class prepared, engages in activity and demonstrates safe play. - Coach James
5th Grade, Eileen Babekir - Eileen works hard on her skills, is a great teammate and demonstrates safe play. - Coach James
3rd Grade, Athena Lynch - Shout out to Athena, who has been doing such a great job at completing her work on time! She has also been a great friend by helping her partners when they need it. She gives good opinions and reflections about how to manage emotions and feelings when someone has a conflict in class. Congratulation Athena. - Mr. Barrera
ECE, Millie Peña Kitto - Millie es una niña linda que viene a la escuela con una sonrisa. Tambien ella juega y se relaciona con sus compañeros de manera positiva y muestra interes por aprender. ¡Bien hecho Millie y sigue así! Millie is a sweet girl that comes to school with a smile. She also plays and interacts positively with her classmates and shows interest in learning. Great job Millie and keep it up! - Ms. Rivera
3rd Grade, Isabelle K Helfrich - Shout out to Isa! She is such a wonderful student. She is always focused and working hard in class. She is willing to work with anyone and willing to help anyone in need. She shares her smile and positive energy with those who are around her. She is a joy to have in class, and I love seeing her smile every morning she is at school. Isa... Congratulations on your excellent job. - Mr. Barrera
News from McMeen PTO
Sign up for the PTO Newsletter and Updates by clicking on groups at the bottom of the ReachWell app and selecting PTO. Doing so will let you receive the information in your preferred language.
Join our Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
PTO is always looking for more members and involvement from families. Reach out to them at mcmeenpto@gmail.com to learn more. Also, be sure to check the PTO portion of the weekly newsletter below to stay up-to-date on their activities. You can also sign-up to receive information directly through the PTO in ReachWell. Simply click on the groups icon at the bottom (it looks like 3 people), select "Update Groups" and select "PTO Communication" and "Update."
Next Meeting - Monday, October 9th at 6pm via ZOOM
Volunteer
Come join the McMeen PTO! We are dedicated to creating community and helping to make the McMeen experience even better. We need you! We are currently looking for a Vice President, Treasurer, and someone for Marketing/Communications. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact mcmeenpto@gmail.com.
Sign-Up to Volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090944aaab28aaf58-mcmeen2#/
Current & upcoming volunteer needs:
- 11/6-12/10: Read-A-Thon (20 spots available)
- 11/9: Literacy Night (13 spots available)
- Ongoing: Library Volunteer (3 spots available)
2023-2024 Board Please welcome our new board members of 2023-2024!!
- Ben Warren, Co-President
- Erica Helfrich, Co-President
- Katie Lockley, Secretary
- Justin & Kelly Jayne, Vice President
- Keith Dickinson, Treasurer
- Kari Mattes-Ritz, Social Media Coordinator
Meetings for School Year 2023-2024
- October 9th
- November 13th
- December 11th
- January 8th
- February 12th
- March 11th
- April 8th
- May 13th
King Soopers
Support McMeen every time you shop at King Soopers! Linking your card is easy! Learn more at the King Soopers Community Rewards website. Login, go to My Account, Community Rewards, choose McMeen Elementary PTO, Organization Number: RQ231. You can also contact someone from PTO to assist with signup. Be sure to have your family members also link their cards to McMeen!
Join us on social media and follow us!
Email: mcmeenpto@gmail.com
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/McMeenElementary
Instagram: @realstudentsofmcmeen
DONATE
Don't have the bandwidth to volunteer but want to help? There are other ways! Make a donation to the PTO. Contributions help fund school projects, events, and scholarships. McMeen Elementary PTO is a 501(c)3 organization and contributions may be tax-deductible. Make a donation here.
SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM
Businesses can support McMeen through the new sponsorship program that is rolling out this year. 100% of the money raised by the PTO sponsorship program for the 2023-2024 school year will fund technology upgrades for each classroom. This money will be matched 1:1 by a technology grant. Your money will go twice as far for McMeen.
Business Sponsorship Opportunities Inquiries can be directed to: Andrea Lazar | andrea.lavine@gmail.com
McMeen Elementary School
1000 S Holly St Denver, CO 80246 720-424-5520` FAX 720-423-5547
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