McMeen Elementary

Happy Thursday McMeen Families!

Here are your PTO cliff notes for the next week. More details and announcements below.

1. Read-a-thon is live! So far students have logged 3,000+ minutes on the Read for My School app which lets families track minutes and receive donations. Details on how to sign up your student here: English | Spanish.
2. Reminder: Literacy & Math Night is tonight @ 4:00 - 6:00 PM.
3. Join us for the next PTO meeting on Monday, 12/13 @ 6:00 PM via Zoom.
4. McMeen Eats @ Birdcall is also Monday, 12/13. Details and promo code below.

NOVEMBER

📚 Literacy and Math Night - TONIGHT!
When: Thursday, November 9 @ 4:00-6:00 PM

🍽 McMeen Eats @ Birdcall
When: Monday, November 13 @ 10:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Where: Birdcall, (2 locations) 1535 E Evans Ave, Denver CO, 80210 & 4996 E Hampden Ave, Denver, CO 80222
Details: Dine at your local Birdcall, and they’ll donate 25% of their sales right back to the McMeen PTO! Before checkout, make sure to enter our promo code: MME1113.

🗓 PTO Meeting
When: Monday, November 13 @ 6:00 PM via Zoom (Click to Join | Agenda)
Details: PTO meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of each month at 6:00 PM via Zoom. Translators provided upon request.

DECEMBER

🎥 McMeen Family Movie Night
When: Friday, December 1 @ 5:00-7:00 PM

🍽 McMeen Eats @ Chipotle
When: Tuesday, December 5 @ 4:00 - 8:00 PM
Where: Chipotle, 820 S Monaco Parkway, Unit 1B
Details: Dine or order online from Chipotle on December 5, and they will will donate 33% of sales right back to the McMeen PTO! Show this flyer or use promo code: F8LF7PA.

❄️ Winter Festival
When: Thursday, December 14 @ 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Details: Winter Festival is an all school celebration with games, food, crafts, and prizes. If you're interested in joining the planning committee, email mcmeenpto@gmail.com. More details coming soon.

📖 Scholastic Winter Book Fair
The Scholastic winter book fair is 12/4-12/8. Volunteers are most needed for setup (12/1) and breakdown (12/8). Sign up to volunteer.

🧤 Coat Drive & Donations Families in Need
Please consider supporting McMeen families in need with a donation of essential items. New and gently used coats, clothes, books, toys, and healthy snacks are all needed. Sign up to Donate.

✨ Teacher & Staff Wish Lists
Let's help all the staff at McMeen #ClearTheList! Use the links below to purchase supplies needed for McMeen classrooms through Amazon Wishlist. Art | Student Services | Library | Teachers & Staff

🧢 Shop the McMeen Spirit Store
Show your Mustang pride and sport some new Mustang gear. You can now shop for McMeen spirit wear online. Items are shipped directly to customers and 10% of sales go to the McMeen PTO. Shop here.

Get involved! The McMeen PTO is dedicated to creating community and helping to make the McMeen experience even better. Volunteer opportunities for both School- and PTO-sponsored events can be found on the SignUp Genius form: Sign-Up to Volunteer. 

LINK YOUR KING SOOPERS CARD

This is one of the easiest ways to support McMeen. Just link your King Shopper's Card to McMeen, then when you shop, McMeen earns money – at no cost to you! Recruit your friends and family to sign up too! Learn more. (Organization name = McMeen Elementary PTO / Organization Number = RQ231)

Our goal this school year is to have 50% of families signed up to help raise funds. So we can track participation, please email us with a screenshot of your signup along with your student's name and teacher. Need help linking your account? Email us and we can help.

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. 100% of the money raised by the PTO sponsorship program for the 2023-2024 school year will fund fund teacher grants, programs, and classroom resources at McMeen Elementary. Did you know...McMeen family businesses also receive a discount on sponsorships!

Business Sponsorship Opportunities or Inquiries can be directed to: Andrea Lazar | andrea.lavine@gmail.com

Thank you to our 2023-2024 Mustang Sponsors

The McMeen Elementary Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) exists for the purpose of supporting the education and well-being of children at McMeen by fostering relationships among the students, families, staff, and 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.

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