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McMeen Elementary

McMeen Family Newsletter - March 1, 2024

03/01/24, 3:04 PM

Weekly Happenings

Monday, March 4

Tuesday, March 5

4:00pm - Collaborative School Committee via ZOOM

Wednesday, March 6

1:30-2:30 - Family Resource Hub (see the flyer here)

Thursday, March 7

5:00-6:30pm - Family BINGO Night

Friday, March 8

No School for ECE ONLY

This month's lunch menus

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!

MARCH

March 11-15 - Free Vision Screening

March 11 - PTO Meeting

March 14 - Arts Night
March 15 - No School, McMeen Planning Day
March 20 - Dual Language Family Meeting
March 21 - Family BINGO Night
March 25-29 - Spring Break

☀️Summer Connections Registration

Summer Connections is a free, five-week academic program that is open to all rising first through fifth-grade DPS students. This full-day program focuses on preparing elementary students for future success. Registration will opens TODAY. Learn more and register here.

Collaborative School Committee (CSC) Meeting Agenda

Family Engagement Plan 24-25
McMeen Planning Days 24-25
CMAS assessment for 3th-5th grade

ECE Conference Day
There will be no school for ECE students on Friday, March 8th. This is a district-wide ECE closure date so teachers can attend a conference

Resiliency

Resiliency is something that is developed and learned through adversity and struggle. It is an internal process and it is unique to each individual. Resiliency is not a product that can be given through lectures, treats, lessons, etc. (external) and there are no quick answers.
When we look at kids struggling emotionally and behaviorally, there are a few critical things they need to develop resiliency.

Support – Adults active listening to their thoughts, feelings, hurts, and pains with the desire to understand and empathize.
The space to grieve what they missed out on, what they will never have, and what the loss has done to them.
Healthy Boundaries for poor coping skills and behavior (temper tantrums, lying, stealing, cheating, running, etc.)
Encouragement to adjust to the “new normal”, to learn and use healthy coping skills, to develop their own creativity, purpose, and passions.

By nature, human beings have an intuition of what they need to heal. As children work through their feelings, thoughts, and belief systems, they learn more about themselves and are then able to find their meaning, purpose, strengths, and creativity. Finding meaning in their struggle will help them overcome adversity and ultimately reach their goals and dreams.
when working with children to help them have the needed accountability for poor/unhealthy coping skills and the appropriate support to work through their hurts and pains. Through this process the child will develop healthy coping skills, confidence, and maturity = RESILENCY.
https://healingchildren.com/student-child-behavior-issues/resiliency/

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, March 11, 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 | MLL Support
🛒 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