News from the Nest — August 25, 2023

Posted August 25, 2023

Welcome to Our First 2023-2024 Edition of News from the Nest!

News from the Nest is McKinley-Thatcher’s weekly digital newsletter. It comes out each Friday afternoon on our website, via email, and on ClassDojo. It is the best source for up-to-date information about school news, events, and community resources!

REMINDER:
McKinley’s Special No School Days + School Calendars

Families can download the McKinley school year calendar here. This calendar shows all of our no school days, including the four no school days that are specific to our school.

The McKinley-specific no school days are:

Friday, September 1, 2023
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Friday, March 8, 2024
Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Families can also bookmark our school Google calendar or subscribe to it to see our upcoming events and other important dates!

In Other News!

Mark your calendars: we have NO SCHOOL on Friday, September 1 (McKinley professional learning day) or Monday, September 4 (Labor Day).
REMINDER: all DPS students eat breakfast & lunch FOR FREE this school year thanks to the Healthy School Meals for All (HSMFA) program approved by Colorado voters last year!
Click here to sign up for updates from our PTA!

Community News & Resources

Join the Gymnastics Playgroup at the University of Denver, a drop-in gymnastics program for all ages! Learn more and register here.
The DPS Substance Use Prevention (SUP) Program hosts monthly webinars on the first Wednesday of every month at noon. Upcoming webinars include:
- 9/6/23: Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health
- 10/4/23: Youth Substance Use Prevention and Intervention
- 11/1/23: Digital Wellness for Youth and Families
- Learn more about the webinars listed above and register here.

Upcoming School Events

Click here to view the McKinley-Thatcher school calendar.

Fri., 9/1 – NO SCHOOL: McKinley Professional Learning Day
Mon., 9/4 – NO SCHOOL: Labor Day

Upcoming DPS & Community Events

None at this time!