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McMeen Elementary
McMeen Elementary Newsletter - October 12, 2023
10/12/23, 4:01 PM
Weekly Happenings
Monday, October 16
No School - Fall Break
Tuesday, October 17
Individual Pictures (schedule)
Wednesday, October 18
Individual Pictures (schedule)
Thursday, October 19
Friday, October 20
Upcoming Events
Here is the McMeen Calendar for the 2023-2024 School Year
OCTOBER
October 25 - Multilingual Learner District Advisory Committee Meeting 9-11am
Ways to Get Involved
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
3rd Grade -Third-graders have started to do multiplication with arrays! We spent this week helping Watertown count how many windows they have on their buildings!
Student Affirmations
ECE, Elidana Merkebu - Elidana is such a kind and caring friend in the classroom. She always helps friends in need. Good job Elidana! - Mr. Hughes
Kindergarten, Benjamin Bui-Ghafur - Benjamin is so responsible! He is always willing to help out his friends. - Ms. Kendall
4th Grade, Amos Wright - Amos has shown incredible leadership, focus, and perseverance this week in PE class. - Coach James
Kindergarten, Norain Hamad - Norain is such a kind, hardworking and compassionate student and we are so lucky to have him in our classroom! - Ms. Blair
3rd Grade, Natalie Vaughn - Natalie does a good job leading by example and answering questions when we check for understanding. - Coach James
3rd Grade, Bentleigh Busha - Bentleigh is always on task and is able to work well with her classmates. - Coach James
2nd Grade, Ricky Torres-Hawkes - He has grown so much already this year, but with academics and behavior! I am so proud of him! - Ms. Good
4th Grade, Anna Batjargal - Anna is a hard worker. She is always helping to keep our classroom clean and I appreciate her efforts. She consistently demonstrates kindness and respect. Keep up the great work Anna! - Ms. Tanner
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, November 13th 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
