McMeen Elementary

McMeen Family Newsletter - November 17, 2023

11/17/23, 4:04 PM

Weekly Happenings

November 20-24

No School - Fall Break

Monday, November 27

 

Tuesday, November 28


Wednesday, November 29

4:00-5:00pm - Dual Language Family Meeting

Thursday, November 30

5:00-6:30 pm - Multilingual Bingo Night - Feel free to bring your own dinner or snack. Pizza will be sold for $1 a slice. Free water and lemonade.

Friday, December 1

5:00 - 7:00 pm - McMeen Family Movie Night - Bring your family and join us for a screening of Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken. Popcorn, Cookies, & Lemonade will be available for sale: $1.00. All students must be accompanied by an adult. More Info.


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!

 

DECEMBER

Ongoing-December 10 - Read-A-Thon

December 4- CSC at 4:00pm (date change)

December 4-8 - Fall Scholastic Book Fair
December 5 - McMeen Eats @ Chipotle
December 14 - Winter Festival

December 11 - Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Meeting

December 11-15 - Spirit Week

December 14 - Arabic and Spanish Parent Advisory Committee

December 18 - January 2 - Winter Break

 

Collaborative School Committee Meeting
Our next Collaborative School Committee (CSC) Meeting will be Monday, December 4 from 4:00-5:00pm via Zoom (link to follow). The agenda includes discussing the family engagement survey results, McMeen's School Determined Funds, and a school update will be provided. We are asking that all families take this survey to help us start thinking of ideas in preparation for the meeting.
 
📚 Read-a-thon
Families can now track minutes and donations online or in the Read for My School app. Details on how to sign up your student are here: English | Spanish. How-to use the platform: here.
 
📚 Fall Scholastic Book Fair
Our Fall Scholastic Book Fair is coming up December 4-8th. Learn more here: English | Spanish
 
Family Resource Hub

Update: We learned this week that the person leading the Family Resource Hub will be leaving the district. We are working on finding a replacement. In the meantime, please visit the Community Hub at Place Bridge Academy for support with accessing needed resources.

 

❄️ Winter Festival
We are seeking volunteers to help with the Winter Festival, on December 14,  and donations for our themed basket raffle. More information here: Flyer | Volunteer | Raffle Donation Information

 

🏀 Basketball Registration - Nov 27
McMeen is launching two athletic teams for 4th and 5th graders through ELCSports — basketball this winter and flag football this spring. Registration for Winter Basketball is Monday November 27 - Friday Dec 10. Practices will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:50 - 4:20 pm. Games will be played on Wednesdays. The season runs 1/8 - 2/23. We are also seeking coaches and referees. Contact Coach James at james_howard@dpsk12.net with questions. Registration information | Referee Information | Coaching Information

Volunteers Needed
Scholastic Book Fair (12/4-12/8): Volunteers are needed for setup, breakdown, and to help classes. Sign up to volunteer.
Winter Festival (12/14): Sign up to volunteer.

🧤 Donations Drive for Families in Need
Please consider supporting McMeen families in need with a donation of essential items. New and gently-used items welcome. Sign up to Donate.

🧢 Shop the new 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.

Math and Literacy Night
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Math and Literacy Night. We had so much fun! Don't forget to read your books and play your games at home.
 
 
 

 

 

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 Meeting: Monday, November 13, 2023 @ 6:00 PM via Zoom
🔗 Quick Links: Contact the PTO | Volunteer |  Shop the McMeen Store | Donate to PTO | 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)

 

THANK YOUS

Thank you to our 2023-2024 Mustang Sponsors