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McMeen Elementary

McMeen Family Newsletter - March 15, 2024

03/15/24, 8:32 PM

Weekly Happenings

Monday, March 18

6:00pm - Parent Teacher Organization Meeting via Zoom

Tuesday, March 19

Wednesday, March 20

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

Thursday, March 21

Friday, March 22

March 25-29: No School - Spring Break!

April 1 - No School for Cesar Chavez Day

This month's lunch menus

Upcoming Events

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

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APRIL

April 1 - No School - Cesar Chavez Day
April 1 - Discovery Link Camp
April 4-5 - Class and Individual Pictures
April 4 - Family BINGO Night
April 8 - PTO Meeting
April 9 - CMAS Testing Begins

April 19 - No School - Teacher Planning

April 27 - Día del Niño Event

☀️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.

🏈 Flag Football Registration
All 4th-5th Graders can register to play flag football starting today. Learn more here.

🎈Toys
We have had a huge issue with toys coming to school. As a reminder from our Family-Student Handbook, toys are not allowed at school. If a student brings a toy, it will be confiscated and will only be returned to the parent.

Multicultural Night
Mark your calendars for Multicultural Night on May 16th from 4:00-7:00pm. See this flyer for more information.

Bothering vs. Bullying

Ms. Beth had a wonderful student lead conversation this week about Bothering vs. Bullying. Her and some 4th graders got to talk about what the difference was between bothering and bullying.
Bullying ~ Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. In order to be considered bullying, the behavior must be aggressive and include: An Imbalance of Power and Repetition.
Bothering ~ to annoy especially by petty irritations.

One of the things that kids acknowledge is most issues they deal with at school are not targeted behavior. We got to talk through the students' real life situations and discuss whether it is bullying or bothering.
This is a great conversation to continue with all our students at home. When they are talking to you about a situation they are dealing with, give them the tools and time to reflect on what was happening. Was it Bothering or Bullying? Knowing the situation will allow everyone to help the situation.

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, April 8, 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