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McMeen Elementary
McMeen Elementary Newsletter - September 29, 2023
09/29/23, 4:19 PM
Weekly Happenings
Monday, October 2
4:00-5:00pm - Collaborative School Committee Meeting via Zoom
Tuesday, October 3
Wednesday, October 4
Walk or Roll to School Day - Celebrate walking and rolling to school with students around the globe. Grab your walking shoes, skateboard, bike or other wheels and get outside and explore a new route to school.
Thursday, October 5
5th Grade at Balarat
Kona Ice Truck After School Sponsored by PTO - 20% of sales are donated to McMeen's PTO!
Friday, October 6
5th Grade at Balarat
Upcoming Events
Here is the McMeen Calendar for the 2023-2024 School Year
OCTOBER
October 9 - Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Meeting
October 10-11 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
October 12 - No School - Teacher Planning
October 14 - McMeen Cleanup Day 9-11am
October 13 - No School
October 16 - No School
October 17-18 - Individual Pictures
October 25 - Multilingual Learner District Advisory Committee Meeting 9-11am
Ways to Get Involved
Parent Teacher Organization
Join our PTO Meetings. The next one is Monday, October 9th. You can learn more in the PTO section at the end of this newsletter.
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
Classroom Updates
ECE - We have started our All About Me unit. In this unit, students will identify and name parts of their bodies and then explore the environment using their bodies and their 5 senses. We also talk about similarities, differences and uniqueness of each of us.
ECE Art - ECE explores lines, mark-making, and how to hold a paintbrush. I love ending the day with these creative artists!
Student Affirmations
Mighty Mustangs - ...
Mustang Class of the Week - ...
5th Grade, Taraj Johnson - Taraji is always super helpful and kind. She is the sweetest to everyone! She loves to learn and always is willing to have fun with her peers! - Ms. Powell
ECE, Leul Fredimos - Leul comes to school ready to play and learn. He is always willing to help out any student that needs help. Thank you Leul, keep doing a great job! - Mr. Hughes
ECE, Ozzie Scott - Ozzie has been learning our classroom's rules and rituals very fast and has shown his kind heart. Well done Ozzie! - Ms. Erica
ECE, Amana Maxwell - every morning comes to school with a big smile, and she has made a lot of friends. Buen trabajo Amana! - Ms. Erica
ECE, Niya Palaniappan - Niya demuestra estar mas adaptada a la escuela y rutinas de nuestro salón de clase. Niya entra a nuestro salón de clase feliz y lista para jugar y aprender. Ella tambien es una niña amable quien espontáneamente ayuda a sus compañeros cuando lo necesitan tal como ayudarles a poner su sabana en el colchón para siesta. ¡Bien hecho Niya! Nos sentimos felices y orgullosas de ti! Niya shows to be more adapted to school and our classroom routines. She enters our classroom happy and ready to play and learn. She also is a kind girl who spontaneously helps her classmates when they need it such as helping them to put their sheet on their mats for nap time. Great job Niya! We are happy and proud of you! - Ms. Rivera
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:
- 10/14: School Cleanup (13 spots available)
- 11/6-12/10: Read-A-Thon (19 spots available)
- 11/9: Literacy Night (12 spots available)
- 12/14: Winter Festival (12 spots available
- Ongoing: Library Volunteer (3 spots available)
King Soopers
Support McMeen every time you shop at King Soopers! This is a great fundraiser for McMeen! Our goal this school year is to have 50% of families sign up to help raise funds.
Please send an email to kingsoopersmcmeen@gmail.com with a screenshot of signup along with student name and teacher name. Thank you.
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
