McMeen Elementary

McMeen Family Newsletter - April 12, 2024

04/12/24, 4:02 PM

Weekly Happenings

Monday, April 15

Deadline to purchase discounted Rockies Tickets for 4/21 game (More Info & Order Form | Purchase Tickets)
 
Tuesday, April 16

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

Wednesday, April 17

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

Thursday, April 18

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

2:00 - Food Distribution on the McMeen Playground

5:00 - Family BINGO Night - 🍕Pizza and prizes provided!🍕

Friday, April 19

No School - Teacher Planning Day

Saturday, April 20

9:00-11:00am School Clean-up Day on McMeen Playground


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)
 
MAY
May 1 - CSC Meeting @ 4-5pm via Zoom
May 2 - Family BINGO Night
May 3 - No School - McMeen Planning Day
May 8 - Dual Language Parent Meeting
May 13 - PTO Meeting
May 13-17 - Spring Book Fair
May 16 - Multicultural Night
May 23-24 - Field Day
May 27 - No School (Memorial Day)
May 31 - 5th Grade Continuation
 
JUNE
June 4 - ECE Continuation
June 5 - Last Day of School (half day)

 

 
🐴 Mighty Mondays Starting This Week
We've decided to kick off the week with a bit of excitement for our students and staff. That's why we're introducing Mighty Monday assemblies every Monday morning, starting this Monday, April 15th. Please ensure your child arrives on time and is dressed in school colors (blue and white) to show their school spirit. Also, kindly note that on Monday mornings, we'll be focusing on supporting the assemblies for student, so we kindly request that parents refrain from entering the building during this time. Thank you for your understanding and support!
 
🎉 Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6-10)
Help us celebrate the dedication of McMeen’s staff. There are a few ideas below to get you started. More to come! 
  • Donate to the PTO Staff Appreciation Fund. 100% goes directly to staff.
  • Have your child share why they love their teacher. (DPS)
Volunteers Needed
  • Staff Appreciation - If you’d like to help with Staff Appreciation Week, May 6-10, contact PTO
  • 4/27 - Día del Niño @ 12-2pm (More Info | Volunteer)
  • 5/14 - Girls on the Run Practice 5K @ Lollipop Lake from 3:00-4:30 PM. Help with hydration stations and cheer on the team. Contact ericahelfrich11@gmail.com or Ms. Holm for more information
 
👕Lost and Found
We will be clearing out the Lost and Found on Friday, April 19th. Please stop by to collect anything that might be your child's.
 
My Spark Denver
My Spark Denver is giving 4,000 middle school students who go to DPS schools and qualify for free or reduced lunch $1000 to spend at afterschool and summer programs! Learn more here.
 

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, May 13, 2024 @ 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