Mammoth Tracks

November 3-7, Parent Teacher Conferences and Book Fair

November 7, NO SCHOOL

November 3-12, MVE Spiritwear Webstore Sale

November 6, Community night, Skate City

November 11, Veterans Day Celebration, 1:15 pm

November 12, Community Night, Golden Flame Wings

November 18, 4th Grade Choir Concert, Doors open at 6pm

November 19, Community Meeting, in the library, 6pm

November 22, Turkey Trot at MVE, 9am

November 26-28, NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving Break

Dear MVE Families,

It’s hard to believe we are already wrapping up October! Parent Teacher Conferences are just around the corner next week, and we are looking forward to connecting with you about your child’s progress and goals for the year. If you have not yet signed up for a conference, please reach out to your child’s teacher or contact the front office so we can help you schedule a time. These conversations are such an important part of our home school partnership and a great way to celebrate all the growth your child has made so far this year.

A huge thank you goes out to our incredible PTO for hosting our annual Monster Mash! What a fun evening it was for our students and families. From costumes and games to music and treats, it was such a wonderful community event. Thank you for bringing the fun and for all the work behind the scenes that made it happen. We appreciate our PTO so much!

As we head into November, I also want to take a moment to remind our community that this upcoming election is an important one for Cherry Creek Schools. Two Board of Education positions are open, and your voice matters. Please take time to learn about the candidates and cast your vote. Your participation directly impacts our students, staff, and schools.

Finally, we invite all Veterans and active duty service members in our Mountain Vista community to join us for our Veterans Day Celebration on Tuesday, November 11, from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. Veterans will visit classrooms to say hello, then gather in the gym for a welcome from our Mammoth Impact group and a performance by our choir. We will conclude the celebration with our Walk of Honor, a special tradition where students and staff line the halls to show their appreciation. We would be honored to have you join us as we recognize and thank those who have served.

Thank you for your ongoing partnership and support. It is such a joy to be part of this Mammoth community!

With appreciation,
Megan Carkhuff
Principal

A huge thank you to our amazing crossing guards who help keep our students and families safe every day! Please be sure to follow their directions, stay alert, and wait until students, families, and crossing guards are completely out of the crosswalk before driving forward. Never drive past a crossing guard who is actively stopping traffic.

We’ve also noticed a few cars entering through the exit during dismissal, which creates a dangerous situation for everyone. Please use the designated entrance and take it slow once you’re on school grounds, even as you turn into the drive. We know dismissal can feel busy, but your patience, attention, and kindness makes a big difference in keeping our Mammoth community safe!

Reminder from the MVE Handbook:

All students should leave campus at dismissal. Students may not stay to play on the playground unless supervised by their parent/guardian.

THE SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR IS HERE!

Parents, the book fair is a great way to get your kids excited about reading. There is nothing better as a kid than buying some books of your own, adding them to your own personal library at home, and reading and re-reading them over and over. Stop by during the week of parent-teacher conferences, November 3-7.

The book fair is also a great way to support our school library. Every purchase at the book fair helps our school library earn money to purchase new books and replace missing or damaged books. You can also help get more books into classrooms by purchasing books on our teachers' wish lists.

Scholastic Book Fair hours:

Monday, November 3, 3:00 - 6:45 pm

Tuesday, November 4, 3:00 - 6:45 pm

Wednesday, November 5, 2:00 - 4:45 pm

Thursday, November 6, 3:00 - 3:45 pm

Friday, November 7, 8:00 - 10:00 am

The Scholastic Book Fair can only happen with your help. Please check your schedule and, if you can, volunteer using this link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0544A5AB22AAFDC43-59830135-mountain

Hello from the music room!

The first performance, Colorado!, is fast approaching on November 18th. Our 4th grade students have been hard at work and I am so excited for them to share their performance!

Please make sure your calendars are marked for our upcoming performances,

The 5th-grade performance is scheduled for January 27th. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and the performance will begin at 6:15 p.m. in the gym.

The 4th-grade performance is scheduled for November 18th. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and the performance will begin at 6:15 p.m. in the gym.

The 3rd-grade performance is scheduled for March 10th. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and the performance will begin at 6:15 p.m. in the gym.

The Winter Choir Concert is scheduled for January 13th. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and the performance will begin at 6:15 p.m. in the gym.

The Spring Choir concert is scheduled for April 21st. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and the performance will begin at 6:15 p.m. in the gym.

From Ms. Rowland

We have been having fun with some Spooky Fall inspired projects. Be sure to be on the lookout for these AMAZING new pieces of artwork on display:

· Mrs. Vogel’s Kindies- “Sunflowers”

· Mrs. Jamison’s Kindies- “Spookley the Square Pumpkin”

· Mr. Palumbo’s Kindies- “Pete and Five Pumpkins”

· Mrs. Luna’s 1st graders- “Crankensteins”

· Mrs. Larson’s 2nd graders- “Skeleton’s in the City”

· Ms. Gilmour’s 3rd graders- "Dia de los Muertos Calaveras”

· Mrs. Tacheny’s 4th graders- “Haunted Houses”

· Mrs. Finch’s 5th grade- “The Longest Line”

In addition, our school is participating in a creative fundraiser with Art to Remember that allows you to purchase keepsake products customized with your child's art. There are over 60 products and many are less than $20. These make great gifts and a percentage of every purchase goes right back to our school.

Click on the link below and enter the online order code shown on your child's order form or search for your child's artwork. Then, have fun shopping!

https://arttoremember.com/school/9XAJD6

You will have the opportunity to make any orders online at this time until the deadline of 11/15.

Our administration and mental health team are working to develop resources for staff in supporting students who have experienced the death of a family member or important person in their life. It will be helpful for us to be aware of anyone who has died in your family during any point in your child's life. Completion of this linked form, MVE Student Loss is completely optional and also much appreciated.

The Performing Arts Academy (PAA) is a nonprofit performing arts organization that offers musical theatre productions, singing, acting, dancing, and technical theatre programs for students K-12.

PAA Spring enrollment is open! Simply click the flyer above to learn more or enroll!

In case of sickness or absence, please call the 24 hour attendance line at 720-886-2795.

When leaving a messages please include:

• Students first and last name, include the spelling of their last name.
• Teacher's name and grade
• Reason for absence
• Your name
• Contact phone number
• Brief description of symptoms

Please check our Lost and Found rack frequently.

• CCSD participates in Safe2Tell which allows you to anonymously report any threatening behavior that endangers you, your friends, your family or your community.
• Contact at: www.safe2tell.org or 1.877.542.SAFE (7233)