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McKinley-Thatcher inspires authentic, joyful learners who are ready to explore the world. Students achieve academic excellence supported by teachers and staff who create 21st century learning environments and foster social and emotional development.

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December 1, 2025

SchoolChoice Round 1 — December 2, 2025 to January 20, 2026

Round 1 of the 2026-2027 SchoolChoice application is open from December 2, 2025 to January 20, 2026! Please click the “Continue Reading” link below for more information.

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December 12, 2025

News from the Nest — December 12, 2025

In this newsletter: volunteer with our food drive, fundraise money while grocery shopping, share your pictures with our yearbook committee, and more! Please click the “Continue Reading” link below for more information.

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December 5, 2025

News from the Nest — December 5, 2025

In this newsletter: donate to our December Food Drive next week, Round 1 of the 2026-2027 SchoolChoice application window is open, and more! Please click the “Continue Reading” link below for more information.

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Upcoming Events

17
Dec
ECE In-School Field Trip: Gingerbread Storytelling with the Children’s Museum of Denver
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18
Dec
5th Grade Overnight Field Trip: Balarat
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19
Dec
Monthly School Value Assembly
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22
Dec
NO SCHOOL: Winter Break
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29
Dec
NO SCHOOL: Winter Break
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05
Jan
NO SCHOOL: DPS Staff Planning Day
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12
Jan
1st Grade Field Trip: Denver Museum of Nature & Science
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12
Jan
Collaborative School Committee Meeting
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13
Jan
2nd Grade Field Trip: Denver Museum of Nature & Science
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16
Jan
School Tour for Prospective Families (RSVP REQUIRED!)
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19
Jan
NO SCHOOL: MLK Day
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20
Jan
SchoolChoice Round 1 CLOSES (4:00 PM)
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22
Jan
3rd Grade Field Trip: Wings Over the Rockies
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22
Jan
4th Grade Field Trip: History Colorado Center
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26
Jan
3rd Grade Field Trip: Day Trip to Balarat
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30
Jan
Monthly School Value Assembly
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30
Jan
5th Grade Field Trip: Overland Park
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02
Feb
UPK Application Window CLOSES
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04
Feb
ECE Field Trip (Ms. Kristen’s Class): Play Street Museum Lowry
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05
Feb
ECE Field Trip (Ms. Michelle’s Class): Play Street Museum Lowry
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09
Feb
Collaborative School Committee Meeting
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10
Feb
3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade Field Trip: Boettcher Concert Hall
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16
Feb
NO SCHOOL: Presidents’ Day
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20
Feb
School Tour for Prospective Families (RSVP REQUIRED!)
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26
Feb
Monthly School Value Assembly
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27
Feb
NO SCHOOL: DPS Staff Planning Day
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02
Mar
NO SCHOOL: McKinley Staff Planning Day
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10
Mar
4th Grade Field Trip: Young AmeriTowne
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13
Mar
McKinley-Thatcher Auction
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20
Mar
School Tour for Prospective Families (RSVP REQUIRED!)
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