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McMeen Elementary
McMeen Family Newsletter - October 25, 2024
10/25/24, 2:44 PM
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Upcoming Happenings Monday Oct. 28 and Tuesday, Oct. 29 Eye Love Care Student Eye Exams Eye exams and glasses will be available for McMeen students at no cost, regardless of insurance or immigration status. You must fill out a consent form for your child to receive their exam (and glasses if applicable). Consent forms went home in yesterday's Thursday folder; please email Nurse Miriam at miriam_cavender@dpsk12.net if you need another copy. Please return your consent form no later than Thursday, Oct. 24. Thursday, Oct. 31 Vocabulary Parade Join us at 2:20 p.m. for a school-wide Parade of Words on the blacktop! Make sure your child comes to school in a costume with a vocabulary word attached somewhere to their clothing. Their vocabulary word should describe their costume. For example, if your child comes to school dressed as a princess, their vocabulary word could be "elegant," "royal" or "dignified." Please make sure your child's costume does not include face masks, toy weapons, shields, wands or any other handheld items. Friday, Nov. 1 No School: McMeen Planning Day Read-a-thon begins | Volunteer
Native American Heritage Month begins
Upcoming Events Here is the McMeen Calendar for the 2024-2025 School Year You can subscribe to the McMeen Google Calendar so all events are automatically added to your calendar!
NOVEMBER November 4-9: National School Psychology Week November 4: Family Engagement Night (CSC and PTO) November 6: McMeen Eats at Chipotle November 14: Family Dinner November 15: Movie Night November 20: Picture Day Retakes November 25-29: No School (Fall Break)
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Take the Your Voice/Tu Voz Survey
Don't forget to take the “Your Voice/Tu Voz” Family Survey between now and Friday, Nov. 1. Your feedback helps DPS and McMeen improve, so don't miss this opportunity to share your thoughts! You can access the survey link here. Take the Mental Health Screener
Please take a few minutes to provide invaluable input on your child's mental health by filling out this survey. The survey will be available through Friday, Nov. 1. Learn more about the survey here.
Consider Ballot Issue 4A for Funding McMeen Improvements
This November, the Denver Public Schools Board of Education will seek voter approval of a bond package to increase funding for our DPS schools.
What is included in the 2024 bond proposal for McMeen? The $975 million bond proposal includes the following investments for McMeen:
What are the costs associated with these proposals?
If approved, the bond proposal will require an increase in the district’s bond debt, but it will not increase property taxes. If you have additional questions, please visit ourwordourbonddps.org. You may also send your questions by email to Bond@dpsk12.net.
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Join our Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) The McMeen Elementary Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) supports the education of children at McMeen and fosters relationships among McMeen's students, families, staff, and 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.
🤚 Volunteers Needed:
📆 Next PTO Meeting: November 4 @ 5-6 PM at McMeen (Childcare provided, translation available)
🔗 Quick Links: PTO Website | Email PTO | Volunteer | Shop the McMeen Store | Donate to PTO | Sponsorship Information
🛒 King Soopers Community Rewards Program: Link your King Soopers account to PTO and King Soopers will make an ongoing donation at no cost to you. Sign up (Org #: RQ231)
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