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Virtual Cultural Festival: Friday, April 23

All our McKinley-Thatcher families are invited to celebrate our annual Cultural Festival with us on Friday, April 23 from 5:00pm to 6:15pm! New this year, the festival is going 100% virtual. Because of this big change, our festival looks differentContinue Reading

New Bell Times for Next School Year (2021-2022)

We wanted to let you know about some changes to Transportation Services that will affect our school’s schedule next year. Beginning in the 2021-22 school year, DPS will begin using a three-tier system for bell times.

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News from the Nest — April 9, 2021

In this newsletter: reminder about Class Picture Day on 4/15, supports for students observing Ramadan, Discovery Link registration, and more!

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New Families, Welcome to McKinley-Thatcher for the 2021-22 School Year!

Our teachers and staff are committed to offering your child hands-on, individualized learning filled with opportunities for academics, arts, music, technology, physical education, and field trips. At McKinley-Thatcher, we inspire authentic, joyful learners who are ready to explore the world!

News from the Nest — March 26, 2021

In this newsletter: Class Picture Day info, save-the-date for our Cultural Festival, and have a wonderful Spring Break!

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Response to Boulder Shooting

Once again, tragedy has struck Colorado, and we want to do everything we can to help our students, staff, and families process these events.

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News from the Nest — March 19, 2021

In this newsletter: FREE DPS health fair + reminder about Spring Break dates!

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Statement in Support of Our Asian American and Pacific Islander Community Members

The McKinley-Thatcher community of staff, families, and partners is committed to anti-racist education and support for all of our students and families. We stand in solidarity with the Asian community, and with our AAPI students, families, and teammates. We mustContinue Reading

News from the Nest — March 12, 2021

In this newsletter: DPS summer camp registration, updated snow day policy, and more!

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