Parents/Guardians Mark your calendars for the 1st annual McKinley-Thatcher Family Fitness Day

Saturday, September 30 Starting time 10:00 a.m.

Please join the McKinley-Thatcher school community for a bike ride/scooter around Platt Park to promote physical fitness in our community. We will meet on the northeast side of Platt Park at Iowa and Logan by the playground. Families are invited to bike ride/scooter with their child/children. We will bike ride/scooter around Platt Park and then have refreshments at the starting point by the playground. The students may play after we have made it around Platt Park. The students may bring their water bottles, bikes, rollerblades, scooters, skateboards, etc. Bring all of your family members for some fun physical activity! Mr. Joutras 720-424-5618

McKinley-Thatcher Elementary School www.mckinleythatcher.com 720-424-5600 (p) 720-424-5625 (f)

1230 S. Grant Street

Denver, CO 80210

September 29, 2017 McKinley-Thatcher families – All signs point to another incredible and productive school year! Almost all of our classes have already participated in an off-site learning experiences or have a field trip scheduled in the next few weeks. We love developing learning experiences that are authentic and experiential in nature, and we thank our PTA for their generous support to make these adventures possible! In October, we will be continuing our Roadmap to the Future Project with a Community Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 24. Please join us for free dinner and conversation about what our community most needs from and values about our school. We would love to hear your perspective on this important issue. Thank you for sending your children to school ready to learn, every day. We are aiming for 95% attendance (less than seven absences per year), and we thank you for scheduling your appointments and vacations outside of school hours. Our current attendance rate for August and September is 93.6%, so we are not yet quite on target to meet our goal. Please send your child to school every day that they are not ill. We still have backpacks and lunch boxes available for students who need them! If you are in need of assistance, please let Ms. Theresa in the office know. It's been a fantastic start to the 2017-18 school year, and we are so delighted that you are part of our amazing learning community. Sincerely, Principal Geerdes

McKinley-Thatcher Elementary School www.mckinleythatcher.com 720-424-5600 (p) 720-424-5625 (f)

1230 S. Grant Street

Denver, CO 80210

29 de septiembre de 2017

Familias de McKinley-Thatcher –

¡Todas las señales apuntan a otro año escolar increíble y productivo! Casi todas nuestras clases ya han participado en experiencias de aprendizaje fuera del sitio o tienen un viaje de campo programado en las próximas semanas. Nos encanta desarrollar experiencias de aprendizaje que son auténticas y experienciales en la naturaleza, y ¡agradecemos a nuestra PTA por su generoso apoyo para hacer estas aventuras posibles!

En octubre, continuaremos nuestro Proyecto de Ruta hacia el Futuro con una reunión comunitaria programada para el martes 24 de octubre. Por favor, únase a nosotros para una cena gratis y una conversación sobre lo que nuestra comunidad más necesita y valores sobre nuestra escuela. Nos encantaría escuchar su perspectiva sobre este importante tema.

Gracias por enviar a sus hijos a la escuela listos para aprender, todos los días. Estamos buscando una asistencia del 95% (menos de siete ausencias por año), y le agradecemos por programar sus citas y vacaciones fuera del horario escolar. Nuestra tasa de asistencia actual para agosto y septiembre es de 93.6%, por lo que todavía no estamos en el blanco para alcanzar nuestro objetivo. Por favor, envíe a su hijo a la escuela todos los días que no están enfermos. ¡Todavía tenemos mochilas y cajas de almuerzo disponibles para los estudiantes que los necesitan! Si necesita ayuda, por favor deje saber a Ms. Theresa en la oficina. Ha sido un comienzo fantástico para el año escolar 2017-18, y estamos encantados de que ustedes formen parte de nuestra increíble comunidad de aprendizaje. Sinceramente, Directora Geerdes

4- Ages 5-7 Monthly activity meetings (3

rd Wednesday of every month)

Activities include: Ooey-gooey science, junk-drawer robotics, performance, horticulture, public speaking, rocketry, bug-study, visual arts, and much, much more!

Opportunities for Community Service, growth, and meeting new friends!

Space is limited! Please call (720) 913-5270 or email denver4h@gmail.com We look forward to hearing from you!!

4- Ages 5-7 Monthly activity meetings (3

rd Wednesday of every month)

Activities include: Ooey-gooey science, junk-drawer robotics, performance, horticulture, public speaking, rocketry, bug-study, visual arts, and much, much more!

Opportunities for Community Service, growth, and meeting new friends!

Space is limited! Please call (720) 913-5270 or email denver4h@gmail.com We look forward to hearing from you!!