Welcome to McKinley-Thatcher Elementary

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.

News

Fall Book Fair — November 18 to November 22, 2024

Our PTA is hosting their annual fall book fair from Monday, November 18 to Friday, November 22! Please click below for more details.

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News from the Nest — November 1, 2024

In this newsletter: a reminder about student safety during morning drop-off, help out with Free Book Friday, November’s lunch menu, and more!

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News from the Nest — October 25, 2024

In this newsletter: details for our school Halloween celebration, reminders about morning drop-off at the front of our building, community Halloween events, and more!

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Upcoming Events

08
Nov
5th Grade Field Trip: Overland Pond Park
12
Nov
4th Grade Field Trip: Cherry Creek State Park
15
Nov
School Tour for Prospective Families
18
Nov
PTA Fall Book Fair
18
Nov
Fall Book Fair Open for Sales!
19
Nov
Fall Book Fair Open for Sales!
21
Nov
Fall Book Fair Open for Sales!
22
Nov
Monthly School Value Assembly
22
Nov
Fall Book Fair Open for Sales!
22
Nov
PTA Glow Dance
25
Nov
NO SCHOOL: Fall Break
02
Dec
3rd Grade Field Trip: Denver Museum of Nature & Science
06
Dec
Monthly PTA Meeting
06
Dec
School Tour for Prospective Families
13
Dec
4th Grade Field Trip: SPREE
20
Dec
Monthly School Value Assembly
23
Dec
NO SCHOOL: Winter Break
03
Jan
Monthly PTA Meeting
06
Jan
NO SCHOOL: DPS Planning Day
17
Jan
School Tour for Prospective Families
20
Jan
NO SCHOOL: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
24
Jan
4th Grade Field Trip: History Colorado
24
Jan
School Tour for Prospective Families
30
Jan
PTA Restaurant Fundraiser @ Next Level Burger
31
Jan
Monthly School Value Assembly
31
Jan
School Tour for Prospective Families
07
Feb
Monthly PTA Meeting
07
Feb
School Tour for Prospective Families
14
Feb
NO SCHOOL: DPS Planning Day
17
Feb
NO SCHOOL: Presidents’ Day
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