News from the Nest — March 15, 2024
Posted March 15, 2024
NEXT WEEK: School Spirit Week!
We are excited to hold our School Spirit Week next week from Monday, March 18 to Friday, March 22! Spirit Week is a fun opportunity for kids and adults to dress up for each day’s special theme to build a sense of community and to celebrate our school. Participation is optional – kids don’t need to dress up if they don’t want to!
Spirit Week Schedule
- Monday, 3/18 – Bring a Stuffy Day!
Kids may bring ONE stuffed animal from home. Please make sure their stuffed animal is small enough to fit inside their backpack. - Tuesday, 3/19 – Inside Out Day!
Kids may choose to wear their clothes inside out. - Wednesday, 3/20 – Twin Day!
Kids may choose to dress in identical clothes with a friend or sibling. - Thursday, 3/21 – Pajama Day!
Kids may choose to wear their pajamas to school. No slippers, blankets, or stuffed animals, please. - Friday, 3/22 – Costume Day!
Kids may choose to wear a costume to school! No masks, please. Make sure your child will be comfortable all day long or send a change of clothes – costumes can get itchy!
A special thank-you to Camden R., James A., Jonas D., and Max M. for choosing our Spirit Week themes!
PTA March Restaurant Fundraiser:
Wednesday, 3/20 at Uno Mas Taqueria!
Families are invited to enjoy our March Restaurant Fundraiser at Uno Mas Taqueria from 4:00pm to 9:00pm on Wednesday, March 20!
10% of all sales during the event will be donated to our school — no code necessary! Families can dine in or order to-go.
Uno Mas Taqueria is located at 1585 S. Pearl St. See their website here!
We Need Your Help: Volunteer with Free Book Friday!
Volunteer with our Free Book Friday giveaways to help spread the love of reading to our children! Volunteer shifts are from 2:00pm to 3:00pm on Fridays from now through May.
We Need Volunteers On:
- Friday, April 5
- Friday, April 12
- Friday, April 26
- And several dates in May!
If you’d like to assist, please sign up here!
Save-the-Date:
International Night Returns on Thursday, 4/18!
We are very excited to announce that, after taking a long break due to the pandemic, one of our most popular school events is returning this year! Our International Night (formerly called our Cultural Festival) is happening on Thursday, April 18 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm in our cafeteria and gym!
International Night is an opportunity for McKinley families to come together to celebrate the many beautiful cultural heritages that make up our community! Families are invited to bring a dish to our potluck dinner, and we’re hosting a martial arts demonstration and a lion dance performance, too.
Families will need to sign up to bring a dish – please keep an eye out for our food sign-up form coming home next Friday, March 22, along with more event info! And, remember that culture isn’t just from foreign countries! Bring a dish that is important to your family, no matter where you’re from.
Other School News
- Mark your calendars: we have NO SCHOOL from Monday, March 25 to Tuesday, April 2! This is our spring break (March 25 to March 29), the observation of César Chavez Day (April 1), and a McKinley staff planning day (April 2). School will resume on Wednesday, April 3.
- Student Showcase Event Date Change: we have made an adjustment to our upcoming student showcase events! We are hosting a combined kindergarten through 5th grade Student Showcase on Wednesday, May 1 after school. This combined event replaces the kindergarten through 2nd grade showcase event we had previously planned for April 10.
Community News & Resources
- Decolonize your kids’ bookshelf with McKinley parent Mathangi Subramanian!
Would you like to introduce your kids to more diverse books, but aren’t sure where to begin? Learn how to curate a diverse library for your kids, practice researching and choosing titles with a community of like-minded parents, and compile a list of suggested titles you can purchase on-site! Join writer, educator, and McT parent Mathangi Subramanian, Ed.D., at Second Star to the Right Books (1455 S. Pearl Street), from 2:00pm to 4:00pm on Sunday, April 7. There are only ten slots, so if you’re interested, sign up soon!
Upcoming School Events
Click here to view the McKinley-Thatcher school calendar.
- Mon., 3/18 to Fri., 3/22 – School Spirit Week (click here for details!)
- Wed., 3/20 – 3rd Grade Field Trip: Denver Museum of Nature & Science
- Wed., 3/20 – PTA March Restaurant Fundraiser @ Uno Mas Taqueria, 4:00pm-9:00pm
- Fri., 3/22 – Monthly School Value Assembly, 7:45am
- Mon., 3/25 – Tues., 4/2 – NO SCHOOL: Spring Break, César Chavez Day, & McKinley staff planning day
- Wed., 4/3 – SCHOOL RESUMES!
Upcoming DPS & Community Events
