Cub Column
Therapy Dog
August, 2026
Dear Parents/Guardians:
Mountain View Elementary will be utilizing Animal-Assisted Intervention (AAI) programs 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 may 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, LCSW, AASW - DCSD Behavior Specialist
720-539-1090 - lwilson2@dcsdk12.org.
Sincerely,
Laura Wilson
🏫 First SAC Meeting 🏫
Join us for our first SAC meeting of the year on Friday, September 11 at 11:00am! If you're interested in the behind-the-scenes progress of our academic programs and school improvements, this just might be the place for you!
🤝 PTO Meet & Greet 🤝
Interested in learning what the PTO is all about? Join us September 18 at the Pradera Clubhouse (5225 Raintree Dr, Parker, CO 80134) from 6:00-9:00pm to meet the PTO Board, connect with other families in our school community, hear about this year's events and see where you can plug in to help! Whether you’re a returning PTO family or new to our school, we’d love to see you. Stop by, say hello, and discover the many ways you can help make this school year special for our students and staff! Snacks and drinks provided!
🗓 First General PTO Meeting 🗓
Our first general PTO meeting of the year is Wednesday, September 9 at 5:00pm in the Mountain View library! Come hear about all the fun events we have planned and see how you can get involved!
🐄 Save the Date: Chick-fil-A Spirit Night 🐄
Our first restaurant night is September 15 at Chick-fil-A! Take the stress of planning dinner off your list and grab some delicious chicken and fries between 4:00-8:00pm! All you have to do is mention Mountain View or Northeast when you order and 25% of your order will be donated to the PTO for us to pour back into our schools!
💙 We Still Need PTO Volunteers! 💙
We still have some PTO committee spots to fill this year and would love your help! There are so many ways to get involved based on your interests and availability.
✨Love planning? The Community Events Committee could be a great fit.
📚Love reading? Help with Read-a-Thon or Scholastic Book Fair.
⏰Short on time? Join as a General Volunteer and help when you can.
Every little bit makes a big difference for our students, staff, and school community.
Sign up here and help make this year amazing:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44ADAA2CA5FCC52-63818819-20262027#/
