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McMeen Family Newsletter - April 26, 2024

04/27/24, 7:34 AM

Weekly Happenings

Saturday, April 27 -

Día del Niño Celebration 12:00-2:00pm on the McMeen playground OR gym dependent on weather

Monday, April 29

 
 
Tuesday, April 30

4:00-8:00pm - McMeen Eats at Wendy’s (2247 S Monaco St Pkwy)

Wednesday, May 1

4:00-5:00pm - Collaborative School Committee Meeting via ZOOM

Thursday, May 2

2:00 - Food Distribution on the McMeen Playground

5:00-6:30 - Family BINGO Night

Friday, May 3

No School - McMeen Planning Day

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!

 
MAY
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)

 

🪅 Día del Niño Celebration

This Saturday, April 27th is our annual Día del Niño Celebration from 12-2pm (More Info | Volunteer). If it rains, we will move it into the school gym.

🎉 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
 

The first step to changing anything is becoming aware of what needs to change, so we need to be able to tell the difference between thoughts that help us and thoughts that hurt us. 

    • Did you know that almost everyone struggles with negative thoughts occasionally?
    • Whether we realize it or not, we all have ways of putting ourselves down, telling ourselves we’re not good enough, or thinking that we should be better than we are. 
    • They are negative because they lead us to feel unpleasant or unwanted emotions, and they are automatic because they usually happen without us noticing them. 
    • Negative thoughts can be obvious, like, "I’m so stupid," "I’m ugly," or "No one likes me." Or, they may be less obvious, like, "I should be a better student," "Things will never get better," or "I have to be the best."

While it is normal to have a few negative thoughts now and then, if we have a lot and don’t do anything about them, they can cause us to feel sad, overwhelmed, and even depressed. 

The good news, however, is that we can control our thoughts! Once we realize we are having negative thoughts, we can change them by reframing them as positive thoughts. 

Reframing is simple: 

    • Identify the negative thought(s). Writing them down can also be helpful.
    • Ask yourself, “How is this thought trying to help me?” 
    • Replace the negative thoughts with positive thoughts that address the same need. 
      • For example, if your negative thought is, “I stink at soccer,” you may notice that your thought is trying to help you become a better soccer player. So, a positive thought to replace your negative thought could be, “I am trying my best at soccer and will keep practicing so I can improve."
    • Practice with other negative thought examples: 
      • I will never be good enough.
      • I don't have many friends.
      • I quit!
      • I am bad at math.
      • No one likes me.
      • Everyone is always better than me. 
      • This is too hard. 

 

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

 
 

 

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