News from the Nest — October 24, 2025

Posted October 24, 2025

REMINDER:
School Halloween Celebration Is Next Thursday, October 30!

Our school Halloween celebration is coming up next week on Thursday, October 30! Please note that our celebration is being held on October 30 because we have no school on Friday, October 31!

Halloween Celebration Schedule: Thursday, October 30

  • School-Wide Costume Parade: 7:45 AM to 8:00 AM on our grounds.
    • Families are welcome to join us for our parade! 
    • Students should wear their costumes to school in order to participate in our costume parade.

  • Classroom Parties: classrooms will also hold Halloween parties, which are for students only.
    • Look for information from your child’s teachers for ways to help out!
    • Due to space limitations, our classroom parties are for students *ONLY*.

Costume Information

  • Costumes must be school-appropriate.
  • No masks of any kind may be worn at school. Shoes must be worn at all times.
  • No fake weapons may be brought to school. No fake blood may be used.
  • All costumes, accessories, make-up, face paint, etc. must be applied at home. Spray cans for hair color or special make-up may not be used in the school building.
  • If students are dressing as someone of a gender different than the one they identify as, it must be done respectfully and as a specific character or entity.

What If My Family Does Not Celebrate Halloween?

We will have an alternative activity available in the library for students who are not participating in our Halloween celebration. If you prefer that your child not participate, please return the form that was included in our October 17 Friday Folders or click here to complete our digital form.

Save-the-Date:
McKinley-Thatcher Auction Is March 13, 2026!

Mark your calendars! Our biggest fundraising event of the year—the McKinley-Thatcher Auction—is happening on Friday, March 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM.

  • Where: Moss Denver
  • When: Evening event (with accommodations for Ramadan, including an Iftar meal at 7:05 PM)

This year, we’re aiming high. With a projected $400,000 funding gap (that’s $1,335 per student), we are counting on our community to help us raise $150,000 through this event to support critical roles like our school librarian, counselor, and paraprofessionals—the people who help every McT student thrive.

More details to come soon—but for now, save the date and get ready to make this year’s auction our biggest and best yet!

Other School News

  • Mark your calendars: we have no school on Friday, October 31. This is a DPS Staff Planning Day.
    • School Halloween celebrations will be held on Thursday, October 30. 

Community News & Resources

  • None at this time!

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Upcoming School Events

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Upcoming DPS & Community Events

  • None at this time!