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McMeen Elementary
McMeen Elementary Newsletter - October 6, 2023
10/06/23, 4:02 PM
Weekly Happenings
Monday, October 9
6:00pm - Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Meeting via ZOOM
Tuesday, October 10
3:00-7:00pm - Parent/Teacher Conferences - sign-up here
Wednesday, October 11
3:00-7:00pm - Parent/Teacher Conferences - sign-up here
Thursday, October 12
No School - Teacher Planning Day
5:30 - Read-A-Thon Planning Meeting via Zoom
Friday, October 13
No School
Saturday, October 14
9:00-11:00am - McMeen Clean-up and Community Day - Join us for a workday. Bring your work gloves and yard tools for outside and your creative juices to decorate our bulletin boards for our "Kindness Hall" outside the cafeteria (materials will be provided. We will all meet on the playground.
Upcoming Events
Here is the McMeen Calendar for the 2023-2024 School Year
OCTOBER
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
1st Grade - Students in First Grade have been learning about the human body and the systems that make our bodies a marvelous network that keeps us moving and functioning. We are writing and coloring pages for each system. In math, First Graders are learning how to determine one less and one more than a given number, and using dominoes as a tool to learn about and explore numbers.
Student Affirmations
Mighty Mustangs - Chris (3rd) for being Self-Aware, Kendrick (3rd) for being Mindful and Self-Aware, Alanna (2nd) for being Mindful, Caleb (1st) for being an Upstander, Ariaye (1st) for being Mindful, Maggie (3rd) for being Mindful and Tenacious, Isaac (2nd) for being Tenacious, Sofia (4th) for being Mindful and an Upstander, Sybal (2nd) for being Self-Aware, and Max (3rd) for being an Upstander.
5th Grade, Nathaniel Brady-Trudy - Nate has been so on task with all things, engaging when it is time to turn and talk, bringing questions and answers to our discussions, and having a love for math, plus always sharing new strategies with others! Way to go Nate! - Ms. Powell
3rd Grade, Ellen Boven - Ellen, you are an amazing student, thank you for your daily cooperation and support in my class. - Ms. Espitia
1st Grade, Tiaylah Combs - her confidence in her reading and writing is growing so much! - Ms. Alvarez
1st Grade, Clayton Mast - Clayton demonstrates leadership in the classroom by being respectful, saying "please" and "thank you," and following directions. He is also very helpful to others. - Ms. Saiz
1st Grade, Clayton Mast - Clayton demonstrates leadership in the classroom by being respectful, saying "please" and "thank you," and following directions. He is also very helpful to others. - Ms. Saiz
ECE, Kyle Martin - He is a fantastic student and classmate. We enjoyed listening to his unique and original stories and seeing him enjoy school. - Ms. Aldaz
3rd Grade, Raul Rivera-Duran - Raul's reading skills are skyrocketing because he always uses his strategies and works hard every day! You are amazing, Raul! - Ms. Good
1st Grade, Alanna Peko - She is an outstanding student, and always willing to help classmates in Spanish - Ms. Montecino
ECE, Tianna Yara Gomez - Tianna es una niña amable que usa sus buenos modales y se relaciona positivamente con sus compañeros de clase. Tambien demuestra interes por aprender y participar en nuestra clase. ¡Nos sentimos muy contentas y orgullosas de ti Tianna! ¡Sigue asi! - 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
