McMeen Elementary

McMeen Family Newsletter - April 5, 2024

04/05/24, 3:02 PM

Weekly Happenings

Monday, April 8

Graduation Photo Make-ups for ECE, Kindergarten, and 5th Grade

2:00-4:00pm - Kona Ice Truck at McMeen. 20% of sales will be donated to McMeen PTO.

6:00pm - Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) meeting via Zoom (Click to Join | Agenda | Translation provided)

 
Tuesday, April 9

CMAS Testing - please ensure your 3rd-5th grade student arrives on time and well rested

Wednesday, April 10

CMAS Testing - please ensure your 3rd-5th grade student arrives on time and well rested

Thursday, April 11

CMAS Testing - please ensure your 3rd-5th grade student arrives on time and well rested

Friday, April 12

 


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!

 

APRIL

April 19 - No School - Teacher Planning

April 21 - McMeen Day at the Rockies @ 1:10pm (More Info & Order Form)

April 27 - Día del Niño Event @ 12-2pm (More Info | Volunteer

April 30 - McMeen Eats at Wendy’s @ 4-8pm (2247 S Monaco St Pkwy)

 

 
Art Night Photos
Thank you to Ms. Claypool for putting on an amazing Art Night before Spring Break and to PTO and all the families who came out to support. Check out the photos here.
 
🗓️ Teacher Appreciation Week May 6-10
DPS is seeking student input for Teacher Appreciation Week. Have your child share why they love their teacher using this short form. Please note that these may be featured on the DPS website and/or social media.
 
DPS Family Wellness Fest!
Come join us for learning, food, giveaways and fun! There will be FREE Childcare, FREE Food, giveaways and MORE! Choose from 3 dates and locations. Learn more here.
This event will include 4 sessions where families can attend and learn more about:
  1. Substance Abuse Prevention
  2. Social Emotional Learning: What is tSEL?
  3. School Culture and Bullying Prevention
  4. Restorative and Trauma-Informed Practices
There will also be a small resource fair to learn more about other resources available in DPS and Denver.
 
🗓️ Multicultural Night
Mark your calendars for Multicultural Night on May 16th from 4:00-7:00pm. See this flyer for more information.\
 
🗓️ Día del Niño
Mark your calendars for Día del Niño.
 

Talk to your child about kindness and how they can be a McMeen Mustang Upstander by giving affirmations when they see someone else having a hard time. Here are some simple affirmation starters:

I like that you are _______________.

I am impressed by your ability to _______________.

Nice job working on _______________.

I like the way you _______________.

I admire you because _______________.

You did a wonderful job with _______________.

 

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