McMeen Elementary

McMeen Family Newsletter - October 27, 2023

10/27/23, 4:01 PM

Weekly Happenings

Monday, October 30

4:00-8:00 - McMeen Eats at Esters (1950 S Holly St) - Esters will donate 20% of dine-in and takeout food sales to the McMeen PTO when you mention "McMeen" or add "McMeen" to the notes of your online order. 

Tuesday, October 31

Vocabulary Parade - find out more on these fliers: SPANISH and ENGLISH

Wednesday, November 1

4:00pm - Monthly CSC meeting via ZOOM

Thursday, November 2

 

Friday, November 3



Upcoming Events

Here is the McMeen Calendar for the 2023-2024 School Year

You can subscribe to the McMeen Google Calendar so all events are automatically added to your calendar!

 

NOVEMBER

November 6-December 10 - Read-A-Thon

November 8 - Family Gratitude Lunch

November 9 - Literacy Night & Read-A-Thon Kickoff

November 10 - No School (McMeen Planning Day)

November 13 - Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Meeting

November 20-24 - Fall Break

November 29 - Dual Language Family Meet and Greet

 

 
Arrival Logistics
Starting Monday, we will have students enter the building at 7:30am. As has been our policy, parents will need to drop students off on the playground and will not be allowed to walk students to class.
 
Winter Enrichments
You can now check-out our Winter Enrichment Brochure. Registration opens October 26th and closes November 9th.
 
Math and Literacy Night

Please join us November 9th from 4-6pm to learn about your child’s math and reading goals for the year.  Your teachers will share FUN ways for you to help them reach their potential. Don’t miss out!  EVERY student will receive a wrapped gift.

 
Family Gratitude Lunch
We will have our annual Family Gratitude Lunch will be November 8th during grade level lunches. You can buy tickets now in the McMeen Office. The tickets are $7.00 for adults and $5.00 for non-McMeen students or children.
 
DPS Weather Procedures
As the weather changes, we need to prepare for winter proactively. Please review the Weather Procedures.
 
McMeen Garden Updates
Our McMeen Garden is being recognized by DUG in the category of "Gardens in Transition!" The garden is also currently looking for people who may want a plot. If you are interested, please reach out to mcmeenschoolcommunitygarden@dug.org
 
Community Resources
Below are some great community resources and opportunities that have been passed along to us. Click on the title of each to learn more or here to see all resources on our website.
 

 

 

The McMeen Elementary Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) supports the education and well-being of children at McMeen and fosters relationships among McMeen's students, families, staff, and local community. This mission is accomplished through volunteer support, fundraising efforts, community-building events, and teacher and programmatic support. Membership is free and open to all McMeen families and staff. Reach out to mcmeenpto@gmail.com get involved or learn more.

 

Next PTO MeetingMonday, November 13, 2023 @ 6:00 PM via Zoom (Click to Join)

 

Quick LinksContact the PTO | Volunteer | Donate to PTO | Shop the McMeen Store | Inquire about Sponsorships

Teacher Wish Lists: Art | Student Services | Library | Teachers & Staff

King Soopers Community Rewards Program: Link your King Soopers Card to McMeen (Org name = McMeen Elementary PTO / Org # = RQ231)

UPCOMING EVENTS

McMeen Eats @ Esters
When: Monday, October 30 @ 4:00-8:00 PM
Where: Esters, 1950 S Holly St, Denver, CO 80222
Details: On October 30th, Esters will donate 20% of dine-in and takeout food sales to the McMeen PTO when you mention "McMeen" or add "McMeen" to the notes of your online order. 

Read-a-thon
When: Monday, November 6 - Sunday, December 10
Details: Read-a-thon starts is less than 2 weeks away. This year we are excited to be using Read for My School's digital platform to help families track minutes and collect donations online. See linked documents for details on how to sign up your student. (English | Spanish)

Literacy Night & Read-a-thon Kickoff
When: Thursday, November 9 @ 4:00-6:00 PM
Details: Save the Date! More details coming soon!

THANK YOUS

Thank you to our 2023-2024 Mustang Sponsors