News from the Nest — October 10, 2025
Posted October 10, 2025
*REMINDER*: No School Today (10/10) or Monday (10/13)
Just a reminder that we have *NO SCHOOL* today (Friday, October 10) or Monday, October 13. We’ll see you again on Tuesday, October 14!
Please also mark your calendars for our third no school day in October!
- Friday, October 31 – *NO SCHOOL* (DPS Staff Planning Day)
- School Halloween celebrations will be held on Thursday, October 30.
Save-the-Date:
PTA’s October Restaurant Fundraiser Is October 21 & 22!
Our PTA’s next restaurant fundraiser is with Chook on Pearl on Tuesday, October 21 and Wednesday, October 22. During the fundraiser, families can dine in or order online to have a portion of their purchase donated to support our PTA! We’ll share more information next week.
Check out Chook’s Pearl St. location, hours, and menu on their website.
Other School News
- Save-the-date: our school Halloween celebration will be held on Thursday, October 30! We will share more information, including an opt-out form for families who do not wish for their students to participate, next week.
- School-wide costume parade: 7:45 AM to 8:00 AM on our grounds. Families are welcome to join us for our parade!
- Classroom parties: classrooms will also hold Halloween parties, which are for students only.
- Important note about dates: our Halloween celebration is being held on Thursday, October 30 because we have no school on Friday, October 31!
Community News & Resources
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Upcoming School Events
Click here to view the McKinley-Thatcher school calendar.
- Friday, 10/10 – *NO SCHOOL*: McKinley-Thatcher Staff Planning Day
- Monday, 10/13 – *NO SCHOOL*: DPS Staff Planning Day
- Thursday, 10/16 – 4th Grade Field Trip: Tattered Cover
- Thursday, 10/23 – 3rd Grade Field Trip: Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
- Friday, 10/24 – Monthly School Value Assembly
Upcoming DPS & Community Events
