News from the Nest — October 30, 2026
Posted October 30, 2026
REMINDER: NO SCHOOL on Friday, October 30 & Monday, November 2
We have no school on Friday, October 30 and Monday, November 2. School resumes on Tuesday, November 3.
- Friday, October 30 – district-wide staff planning day
- Monday, November 2 – McKinley-Thatcher staff planning day
REMINDER: Winter Enrichment Session Registration Is Open!
Registration for the winter session of our after-school enrichments is open now through Wednesday, November 11! View the enrichment course catalog by clicking here.
School News
- Raptor Safe App: frequent visitors and volunteers in our building can download the Raptor Safe app (available here for iPhone and here for Android). Once set up, the app allows you to sign in to our digital visitor management system without having to scan your photo ID each time.
Please note: when setting up the app, you will be asked for a school code – select “no” or “skip” for this step.
Upcoming School Events
- Monday, November 2 – NO SCHOOL: McKinley-Thatcher Staff Planning Day
- Tuesday, November 3 – ECE Field Trip: Randy Weeks Conservatory
- Tuesday, November 3 – 3rd Grade Walking Field Trip: Platt Park
- Wednesday, November 4 – K, 1st, & 2nd Grade Field Trip: Randy Weeks Conservatory
- Wednesday, November 11 – Winter After-School Enrichment Registration CLOSES
Click here to view the McKinley-Thatcher school calendar.
PTA News
- Reminder to support our teachers and staff by shopping their class wish lists! Take a second to see what your teacher has on their list to stock supplies that help your kiddos learn and thrive. View all of the lists on our website.
- Get ready for our November Restaurant Fundraiser with Maria Empanada and Divino Wine & Spirits! We’ll share more next week as it gets closer, but mark your calendar for Thursday, November 12th, and view details on our website.
- Did you donate to McKinley-Thatcher this year? Whether it was an item at our auction or a general donation another time, make sure that you take advantage of a corporate match if your company offers this! Get more information on our website.
- Did you get our PTA email earlier this week? If not, make sure you’re on our email list! We send a monthly email with regular updates to make sure you’re in the loop on all of our social events, fundraisers, meetings and more. Click here to sign up.
Upcoming PTA Events
Community News
- CU Children’s Book Festival: families are invited to the CU Children’s Book Festival, a free public event on Saturday, November 7, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Boulder Public Library’s Main Branch. Event highlights include author talks, book signings, children’s activities, and more. Click here for more information (PDF file).
Upcoming Community Events
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