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Next Week - Bus #103 Canceled

• August 22 - PTO Meet 'n Greet
• Sept 1- No School - Labor Day
• Sept 5 - Family Movie Night by PTO
• Sept 17 - Ponderosa High School Homecoming Parade
• Sept 22 - No School - Professional Development Day for Teachers
• Sept 30 - Picture Retakes

Dear Parents/Guardians:

Mountain View Elementary is excited to announce that an Animal-Assisted Intervention (AAI) program will continue at our school to promote social/emotional well being. AAI is a goal directed and evidence based intervention, in which an animal that meets specific criteria is an integral part of the process. This intervention will include a certified professional that is either a school staff member or volunteer working within their scope of competency. AAI is designed to promote improvement in human physical, social, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive functioning.

The program will include visits to our school from a certified therapy dog team. The therapy dog may participate in small group and/or individual interventions focused on social and emotional wellness and humane education and/or other brief intervention opportunities. Participating in this program and interacting with a therapy dog is entirely voluntary. Our school will utilize this program as a part of research based practice and interventions specific to the needs of students and staff.

The therapy dog and its handler have been insured for liability and have undergone extensive training and certifications for Animal-Assisted Interventions.

Should you have any other questions, concerns or comments, please call/email

Laura Wilson, MSW, AASW - DCSD Behavior Specialist

720-539-1090 - lwilson2@dcsdk12.org.

Sincerely,

Jean Taylor

Principal

These spaces are only for vehicles with a ♿ tag.

• Park in designated spots.
• Use the crosswalks when walking up to the building.
• We have a crossing guard to help guide you safely across the parking lot. Please follow their directions.

• Use the outside loop lane. Pull all the way forward! MVE Staff will open car doors, so kids can get out/in safely.
• If you've parked in the main lot, please DO NOT cross between the carloop traffic. An MVE Staff member will stop the traffic for you.

• If you park on the street, DO NOT cross through the bus loop. Instead, walk to the crosswalk!
• There is NO parking on the street near the bus entrance.

Join us at the NE/MVE PTO Meet & Greet to find out how you can:
✅Help out just a little or dive in deeper — it’s totally up to you
✅Support fundraising and school events in ways that fit your time
✅Connect with other parents and make new friends

📍Pradera Community Clubhouse
⏰August 22nd from 6–9 PM | Adults only
🥨Snacks provided — bring your favorite drink to share

You don’t have to do it all to make a big difference!

Questions? Email nemvepto@gmail.com

Our PTO is excited to invite you to a FREE Community Movie Night on Friday, September 5th at Pinery Park (8176 Hillcrest Way, Parker, CO 80134)! We’ll be showing Leo under the stars.

• 🍔Food truck available for dinner starting at 6:30 PM
• 🍦HipPops for dessert
• 🍿FREE popcorn provided by PTO
• Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and the whole family for a fun night together! Movie begins at sunset.

Want to know the happenings of the PTO? Make sure to follow us on social media @nemveptorocks. Also, you can check out these monthly calendars get a snapshot of events and activities that are coming up!

• ✅1 meeting a month? Be a Board Member!
• ✅Want to lead just one event? Be a Chair!
• ✅Only available for a few hours? Be a General Volunteer!

• 👉Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44ADAA2CA5FCC52-51788239-20252026#/

Our NEW spiritwear store is open! Order by September 14th. All items will be shipped to the school and we will send them home with your child.