Welcome to The Met!

November 10 - Monarch of the Month Celebration

November 11 - Veteran's Day

November 14 - PTO/BAAC Zoom Meeting

November 19 and 20 - Parent Teacher Conferences

November 21 - Birthday Bash

November 24 - 28 - Thanksgiving Break

We know that there may be families experiencing food insecurity right now and we are setting up a mini pantry to try and help. Although we do not have a lot of resources to start, we are accepting donations ourselves and setting up a small pantry specifically for our Met families in need. If your family is in need, please complete the form below. The mini pantry will be open Tuesday-Friday 2:00-3:00 by appointment only.

We’re thrilled to announce and celebrate our amazing Alice in Wonderland Jr. cast and tech crew! Congratulations to all the students who were selected! We can’t wait to see the magic you bring to the stage.

To all the students who auditioned, we are so proud of your courage and creativity. Trying out takes confidence, and we encourage you to keep exploring your talents and stay involved. there will be many more opportunities to shine!

We’re excited for a wonderful production ahead! 🌟

This week, all performers will have rehearsal on Tuesday and Wednesday (November 4th and 5th) from 3:40–5:00 p.m. We will begin learning the music for the show!

We only have a few rehearsals in November and December, and our goal is to learn all the music so students can practice and memorize over winter break. When we return in January, we’ll begin staging and choreography.

👉 Please note: There is no tech crew at this time. Tech Crew will begin in January.

You can find the rehearsal and tech crew calendar at the link below. This is a living document, so please bookmark it and check it regularly for updates.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZNTSyrYKnQ1wkbpnuPHMPtaXYj6h0RIf7BO4aQjjMXQ/edit?usp=sharing

We’re excited to share the results from last month’s “Whooo Are You?” game in the Office Smore! Thank you to everyone who participated and guessed along.
Last Month’s Highlights:
Whooo on Our Staff Fosters Cats? 🐱

The correct answer: Ms. Baker! 🎉

Mr. Lynch – 39% guessed

Mr. Romero – 33% guessed

Mr. Salazar – 28% guessed

The correct answer: Mr. Salazar! 🎉

In the next Smore, we’ll reveal the correct answers and start a new round of fun. We hope this activity continues to bring families and staff closer together and create new connections across our school community.

Families, we need your help with two quick surveys for our fall parent input. Your feedback is very important to us and helps us continue improving our school.

Please take a few minutes — maybe during fall break — to complete both surveys before parent-teacher conferences. We truly appreciate your time and support!

📝 HRS 4 Parent Survey:
https://surveys.panoramaed.com/westminster/HRS-4-Family/surveys/v2/367730340?language=en

📝 HRS 5 Parent Survey:
https://surveys.panoramaed.com/westminster/HRS-5-Family/surveys/v2/367736327?language=en

Thank you for your continued partnership and support! 💙

We are excited to celebrate our November Monarch of the Month! These outstanding students, chosen by their peers, will be recognized for their hard work, kindness, and leadership.

When: Monday, November 10th

Time: 2:00 - 3:00 P.M.
Where: The Swan

Invitations will be sent to families of the honored students.

Congratulations to all of our Monarchs!

Please note the school schedule next week:

• Monday, November 10: There will be school ✅

• Tuesday, November 11: There will be no school – Veterans Day ❌

• Wednesday, November 12: School resumes ✅

We take this time to honor and thank all the brave men and women who have served our country.

You are invited to join our upcoming PTO/BAAC Zoom meeting! This is a great opportunity to stay connected, share ideas, and learn more about upcoming school events.

Date & Time: Friday, November 14 at 12:00 P.M.

Please be on the lookout for the Zoom link.

Hope to see you there!

We are excited to host Parent-Teacher Conferences on Wednesday, November 19, and Thursday, November 20! This year, we’re partnering with Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee to show our teachers some extra appreciation.

Parents have the opportunity to donate a coffee for our teachers to enjoy on Friday, November 21, following conferences. It’s a small gesture that goes a long way in thanking our amazing staff!

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During conferences, families can also purchase fun stick-on tattoos for $1, $2, or $3. Place the tattoos in a box for the staff member you’d like to see wear them! Participating staff will proudly wear their tattoos the following day, helping create a fun, welcoming, and connected school environment. Please remember to bring cash for the tattoos.

Thank you for supporting our teachers and helping make our school community so special!

At Metropolitan Arts Academy, we value celebrating our students' birthdays and creating memorable experiences while maintaining a focused learning environment. To achieve this balance, we have established a monthly Birthday Bash to honor all students with birthdays in that month. Here are the guidelines and expectations for our Birthday Bash celebrations:

Parent Volunteers:

Parent volunteers are welcome to join the Birthday Bash if they have been pre-arranged with the classroom teacher.

Volunteers must have an active and approved background check form on file. We encourage parents to complete this well in advance to ensure they are eligible to participate in volunteer opportunities.

Snack Food Items Only:

Only snack food items are permitted for the celebration. Full meals, including pizza, will not be allowed.

We recommend considering healthy snack options.

Remember that our school is peanut-free. Please ensure that all snacks comply with this policy.

Delivery of Snack Items:

All snack items should be delivered to the main office by 10:00 a.m. on the day of the Birthday Bash.

This helps us manage and organize the celebration efficiently.

Packaging Requirements:

All food items must be in sealed store packaging with the ingredients and expiration date visible.

This ensures the safety and well-being of all our students.

Gifts and Decorations:

Please do not send large balloons, flowers, or other gifts for students.

We are unable to interrupt learning to deliver these items.

Personal Birthday Party Invitations

If parents would like to hand out birthday invitations for personal parties, this must be done before or after school, outside the school premises. We are unable to print invitations, hand them out and we cannot give out personal information for other students or parents.

This policy helps us maintain an uninterrupted and inclusive learning environment for all students.

By following these guidelines, we can ensure that our Birthday Bash celebrations are enjoyable and safe for everyone involved. Thank you for your cooperation and support in making these events special for our students.

If you have any questions or need further clarification, please feel free to contact the school office.

Please note that there will be no school for Thanksgiving break from Monday, November 24 through Friday, November 28. Classes will resume on Monday, December 1.

Picture retakes will take place on Tuesday, December 2.

We hope you have a wonderful holiday with family and friends!

Students enrolled in Metropolitan Arts Academy are required to attend classes, unless excused for good reason in accordance with Colorado Compulsory Attendance Law and approved by the principal. Regular school attendance and being on time is essential for the student to attain the maximum benefit from school. Metropolitan Arts Academy allows 8 absences per school year. Families are required to sign an attendance contract agreeing to a maximum of 8 days of absence per year. Parents make notification of an absence to the school but only the school Principal or his/her designee may excuse the absence. All excusals are determined by the school Principal after notification by parents is given to the school.

With many celebrations coming up soon, please make sure to complete a background check, if you would like to volunteer.

Thank you for helping make our events safe and fun for all students!

Tops:
Black polos without logos, except for the school logo or any shirt from our apparel store that has our logo, or a yellow shirt from our apparel store. Middle school students may wear a gray polo in place of the black polo.

Black pants, shorts, or skirts are permitted, but they must not have any logos, lines, or designs.

Sweaters:

• K-5 Students: All K-5 students should wear a yellow sweater from our apparel store or an all-black sweater. These sweaters must be free of any designs or logos, except for the school logo.

• Middle School Students: Middle school students should wear a yellow sweater from our apparel store, an all - black or gray sweater, also without any designs or logos other than the school logo.

Please Note: Ripped jeans and slippers are not allowed, even on dress-down days.

Uniforms will be strictly enforced Monday through Friday. Black is an industry standard and will give students the ability to use them during performances and while working onstage and backstage. We encourage you to show your personality whenever possible. Shoes and accessories are the choice of the student.

Click on the link below to shop at our apparel store. A portion of the proceeds will benefit our school. Thank you for your support!

https://www.geminipromos.com/ws/ws.dll/Showroom?DistID=22940&StoreID=235061

PK students are not required to wear uniforms, but must still follow dress code policy.

We have children in our school identified with life-threatening allergies to peanuts and nuts. We ask for your cooperation in ensuring that food items brought by your child be nut-free. In the case of severe allergy, even inhaling peanut fumes or trace residue left on a piece of playground equipment, a door handle or any other surface and subsequently touched can trigger an anaphylactic shock in a severely allergic person. If your child has ingested nut products prior to school, please ensure that you he/she has washed his/her hands and face prior to arriving at school.

Thank you for your help in ensuring the health and safety of all our students!

All families with students attending The Metropolitan Arts Academy are expected to pay the annual Student Fees. Your support with this process is very important, as these fees help fund our school and directly benefit all students during the current school year.

Payments can be made:

• In person or by phone: Tuesday–Thursday, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM

• Online: Anytime through the Parent Portal

Thank you for your cooperation and continued support.

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Phone: 303-428-1884

Fax: 303-657-3865

Address: 2341 Sherrelwood Dr, Denver, CO 80221

Adiaz@wps.org