The Malley Drive Messenger
November 2026
A Message From The Principal
November 2026
November 1, 2026
Dear Malley Drive Families,
It is hard to believe that we are already twelve weeks into the school year! At Malley Drive, we are in the habit of sharing our GOOD THINGS every day, and there are so many to celebrate as we head into the month of November! First and foremost, we are currently at 92% Average Daily Attendance for the school year, exceeding our schoolwide goal of 90%. Thank you for making sure your student is at school and ready to learn each and every day. Another GOOD THING is that we are getting ready for our second schoolwide Scholar Celebration Assembly recognizing students for the October Leadworthy Character Trait of “Self-Direct” on Friday, November 6th. Our November Leadworthy Character Trait is Teamwork. Please take a moment at home to discuss all the different ways to demonstrate teamwork throughout the school day during the month of November.
We have some exciting opportunities for you to learn more about the amazing things that are happening at Malley Drive in the coming month. On November 2nd, we will have a table at the 5 Star Expo, which is being held at Mountain Range High School from 4:30 to 7:00 PM. On Monday, November 9th, and Monday, November 30th, we will be hosting an information session and school tour from 8:00-9:00 AM, and on Wednesday, December 2nd, we will be hosting our Scholar Showcase Open House followed by our Winter Choir Concert. The Scholar Showcase will be from 3:30-5:30 PM, and student work will be on display throughout the hallways and classrooms. The Choir Concert will be from 6:00-6:45 PM in the cafeteria. Please come help us celebrate our scholars’ hard work and all the incredible learning and growth that is taking place in classrooms.
Finally, the School Choice Enrollment window is open from November 1st through December 15th. Please share our website and Instagram information (www.malley.adams12.org and Instagram @malley.drive.elementary) with anyone who is interested in attending Malley Drive next year. We value our partnership with our families and work hard every day to ensure that our scholars feel a strong sense of belonging and LOVE coming to school each day.
Upcoming Dates @ Malley Drive:
Sunday, November 1st- Daylight Savings Time Ends- Set your clocks back 1 hour
Monday, November 2nd- NO School for Students- Staff Professional Learning Day AND 5 Star Expo at Mountain Range High School from 4:30-7:00 PM
November 9th- Information Session and School Tour from 8:00-9:00 AM
November 23rd-27th- NO SCHOOL- THANKSGIVING BREAK
November 30th- Information Session and School Tour from 8:00-9:00 AM
December 2nd- Malley Drive Scholar Showcase Open House from 3:30-5:30 PM and Choir Concert from 6:00-6:45 PM
Important Reminders:
Morning Arrival and Supervision: As a reminder, breakfast supervision begins at 7:30. Students arriving for breakfast must enter through the Main Front Entrance. It is imperative that no student arrive prior to 7:30, as there is no breakfast supervision before this time.
At 7:35, students are welcome to walk around to the back of the building to line up by their classroom door. Outside supervision begins at 7:35. At 7:45 am, the bell rings for students to enter the classroom. If students are not in their classroom by 7:50 am, they are considered tardy. Please partner with us and ensure your child arrives at school every day on time and ready to learn.
Afternoon Dismissal: School is dismissed at 2:35 pm every day of the week. Please use the hug and go lane or park along the street if you plan to meet your student at the door.
Animals on Campus: We know that pets are part of our families and are well loved! However, animals are not permitted on school grounds. For the safety of all our students, please leave your furry friends at home and do not bring them on campus.
Attendance: Please help us reach our attendance goal of 90% Average Daily Attendance this year by doing all you can to ensure your student does not miss more than 1 day of school each month. Our goal is to have at least 90% of our students in school every day. According to state law and District attendance policy, when your student misses more than 10 days in a school year, they are considered chronically absent. Research shows that students who have excellent school attendance have higher academic and social outcomes. Please do all you can to ensure your student is present and ready to learn every day.
Thank you for your partnership and for all you do at home to ensure your child has a positive school experience!
With gratitude and appreciation,
Jill Ellison, Principal
Marisa Osmus, Assistant Principal
Malley Drive Elementary
Important Dates
November 2, 2026 - No School - Staff Work Day
November 9, 2026 - Coffee with the principal / Malley Drive Open House with school tour 8:00-9:00 am
November 17-18, 2026 - Eye Love Care at Malley Drive
November 23-27, 2026 - No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 30, 2026 - Coffee with the principal / Malley Drive Open House with school tour 8:00-9:00 am
December 2, 2026 - Literacy Night / Malley Drive Open House 3:30-5:30 pm Choir Concert 6:00-6:45 pm
December 18, 2026 - No School - Staff Work Day
December 21, 2026-January 1, 2027 - No School - Winter Break
💡 Reminders from the Office
Important Information
Patti Mickelson, Office Manager
720-972-5481
Theresa McRyhew, Registrar / Secretary
720-972-8482
Karen Duran, Family Outreach Liaison
720-972-5484
Office Hours 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
Everyone entering the building must present a photo ID every time. The ID will be ran through our Raptor Security System. Thank you for supporting the safety of students, visitors and staff.
Please fill out an application for Free and Reduced Benefits. All families should apply, even if you don't think you'll qualify. Go to www.adams12.org to apply.
All families should have an account set-up on the Infinite Campus Parent Portal This is where you will find student information including grades when they post.
Be sure to apply for Free and Reduced Benefits by clicking the button below.
Important Changes to Student Fees
Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, Adams 12 Five Star Schools will transition from PayForIt to PaySchools Central for online school-related payments. Families will use PaySchools Central to make applicable school payments, including fees and other school-related items. Meal payments will continue to be made through SchoolCafé. Additional information and instructions will be shared with families before the start of the school year.
An important reminder for families: Username and Password will remain the same; however, they must provide a valid form of payment in PaySchoolsCentral.
Please include this update in an upcoming newsletter, so families have time to become familiar with the change before the new school year begins.
PaySchoolsCentral Parent Resources
Attendance Matters
Attendance Matters!
Please help us reach our attendance goals this year by doing all you can to ensure your student does not miss more than 1 day of school each month. Our goal is to have 95% of our students in school every day. According to state law and District attendance policy, when your student misses more than 10 days in a school year, they are considered chronically absent. Research shows that students who have excellent school attendance have higher academic and social outcomes. Please do all you can to ensure your student is present and ready to learn every day.
There were students that had Perfect Attendance in the month of August!
October 2026 Perfect Attendance
Andrade, Abimael A
Andrade, Adianey A
Andrade, Amelani A
Andrade Martinez, Daniel
Archibeque, Ariyus A
Asifi, Sahar
Banks, Jolie L
Bapple, Ridley F
Betancourt Islas, Ana S
Brown, Xander F
Burnside, Iris M
Cardoza Caal, Lisbeth V
Castro Segundo, Alivia
Chavez, Sabrina D
Clingan, Kain H
Contreras, Aaron
Corral, Adrian D
Corral, Amaya R
Cortez, Dasan J
Covone, Odin R
Dean, Emory A
Drouin, Elliott R
Duran Gimenez, Kilary A
Elliott, Christopher C
Espinosa, Ariya E
Estrada Quezada, Mateo
Felix Angulo, Danna V
Felizzola Pizango, Santiago D
Fenner, Nasir J
Gallegos Chavez, Kevin S
Gamboa Alvarez, Mirai
Gamboa Alvarez, Osbaldo
Gibbins, Henry E
Gonzales, Javier B
Gonzalez, Enderly A
Gonzalez Payan, Yaretzi G
Goodson, Tyson A
Granados Quintana, Brianna
Granados Quintana, Brittany
Guerrero, Arizai T
Guevara Lopez, Samira A
Guzman, Frida I
Harkness, Logan M
Hernandez, Aliyana M
Hossainyar, Reyan
Johnson, Myles L
Jones-Perez, Annaliyah R
Joshi, Asvin
Joshi, Avin
Juarez Martinez, Esmeralda
Lemon, Kayslen R
Lewis, Emily F
Livingston, Yoona A
Long, Rynlee A
Lopez, Arlynn
Lopez, Paul
Loya Estrada, Genesis J
Luna, Leah R
Macikas, Kalaius R
Macikas, Lesia J
Macikas, Makiah L
Madrid Carlos, Ian
Maestas, Amadeus M
Marchman, Zain B
Martinez, Ethan R
Martinez Maciel, Sarah M
Martinez Quezada, Nicole
Matanane, Scarlet E
Mckinney, Ediah F
Medina, Kenneth D
Mendoza Ceja, Valerie D
Mendoza Ceja, Victoria D
Meraz Perez, Kassandra V
Miller, Patricia D
Munilla-Allen, Giovanni A
Newton, Bradley R
O'Dell, Princess R
Ochoa Melgar, Kiara S
Ochoa Veleta, Dalary
Olivas, Milani
Panjsheri, Arwi A
Panjsheri, Barin
Pardes, Mohammad M
Parry, Donald G
Pehrson, Isaiah A
Perales, Aliyah
Perales, Nevaeh R
Perez Acosta, Melissa
Perez Arellanos, Jaziel A
Perez Larrota, Dylan S
Peterson, Geveena I
Pina Rodriguez, Luisa F
Pineda-Olivas, Amelia R
Pinedo, Emilio
Pinedo, Gabriel
Polo, Cesar G
Quiroz, Serenity A
Rahmani, Ahmad Shakib
Rahmani, Ahmad Shoaib
Rahmani, Sulaiman
Ramirez Barajas, Fatima
Rangel Ereu, Jose G
Rezaie, Mahnaz
Rezaie, Mohammad
Roberts Perez, Marcus B
Robles Arellano, Atreus
Romero, Atlas N
Romero, Nakoma M
Ruiz Alva, Rose R
Sailas, Dante F
Salazar, Maria P
Sanchez-Samaniego, Delilah L
Seyar Khan, Abdul Rahmah
Seyar Khan, Abeda
Shahabi, Abubaker
Shahabi, Mohammad
Shahabi, Mohammad Ali
Sharp Gamon, Emilio L
Shat, Abna
Shat, Azmon
Stahara, Emersyn M
Stone, Suzy L
Stoyanov, Lachezar S
Syal Khan, Abdul R
Terriquez-Cortez, Rafael
Tracy, Abel A
Trinnier, Elijah J
Valdez, Cruz T
Valdez, Leilani A
Valdez, Leyla R
Vincent, Cayden J
Ward, Marley R
Watson, Skyler J
Weeks, Xavier A
Wescoatt, Ka'iwalani J
Williams, Anaiyah M
Wilson, Darren L
Witback, Teagan M
Student Handbook
New Classroom-to-home communication tool
The district is launching a brand-new app featuring our first-ever two-way communication tool. Stay up-to-date on news, important alerts, connect with your teacher and more! Learn More
Stay Informed
Step 1: Download the app for FREE today!
STEP 1: Download the app for FREE today!
STEP 2: Set up your parent account (coming soon)
Information will be shared the week before school to set up your parent account in the app for all communication with your child's teacher!
Schools practice safety procedures throughout the school year, including fire, secure and lockDOWN drills.
To do before the first day of school:
- Review your role in an emergency and how families will be notified at www.adams12.org/safety
- Update your contact information so you receive important messages
- Opt in for text alerts: 1) Add cell number to Infinite Campus in the cell phone field. 2) Text YES to 67587
Text Messaging (opt in)
Parents can opt in to receive text message alerts sent by the district and schools. Opting in is a two-step process:
- Make sure your cell phone number is listed in Infinite Campus in the cell phone field.
- Then text YES to 67587.
Inclement Weather Information
Free and Reduced Benefits
Schools receive additional funding from the state to enhance the educational experience for all students.
Families can qualify for additional resources.
Safety
- If you are picking up your student during school hours, you must present a photo ID. Entry will only be permitted through the front doors on the North side of the building.
- If you are late picking up your child and it's after 2:45 pm, you must come into the vestibule to show a photo ID and sign them out.
Be sure to use the crosswalks every day. This helps to keep everyone safe during times where traffic can be busy.
Hug and Go Lane Guidelines: Please drop off your students by the flagpole not by the dumpsters. Parents- please do not get out of your car in the hug and go lane. If you need to get out of your vehicle, please park your car as we want traffic to be able to move in and out as safely as possible.
Situations: How will families be notified?
Schools practice safety procedures throughout the school year, including fire, secure and lockDOWN drills.
To do before the first day of school:
- Review your role in an emergency and how families will be notified at www.adams12.org/safety
- Update your contact information so you receive important messages
- Opt in for text alerts: 1) Add cell number to Infinite Campus in the cell phone field. 2) Text YES to 67587
Student Arrival and Dismissal
Students eating breakfast should arrive at 7:30 am so they have plenty of time to sit down and eat. Students should enter through the main doors for breakfast.
Students who do not need breakfast should walk around the building to line up at their classroom doors.
Students are marked tardy if they are not in their classroom seats by 7:50 am.
Outside supervision starts at 7:35 a.m.
School begins everyday at 7:50 am and releases at 2:35 pm Monday through Friday. Please plan to pick your child(ren) up on time.
Attendance
Please remember to report your child’s absence or tardy to (720)972-5498 or email: malleyattendance@adams12.org
Parent(s) Guardian(s) may excuse their student(s) for up to (5) days per semester with no documentation. Please submit documentation (Dr.’s Notes) to the office whenever it’s available.
Health Office Notes
Bonita Hernandez, Health Aide
720-972-5485
All medication should be turned in to the health office with the required Dr. 's and parent’s authorization paperwork.
Please make sure your your child(ren) wear their glasses everyday if they are needed.
Parent Immunization Letters from CDPHE
Support Our School
Easy ways to provide funding for our school:
King Soopers gives back to our school through the Community Rewards Program.
It Is easy to link your King Soopers or Kroger Family Cards to Malley Drive. The program provides a percentage of your purchases back to our school by just linking your card. Please follow these easy directions to link your card.
Box Tops: start Scanning for Malley Drive! Box Tops have made it easier for you to earn money for your school. Click this link to sign up
Don't have time to sign up and scan? Send your receipts to school with your student and we will scan them for you.
School Lunch Information
Free School Meals Are Not Guaranteed
While students currently receive free school meals, the future of the Healthy School Meals for All program is unknown for the second semester due to limited state funding.
Secure meal status for the full school year and unlock benefits for your school.
By applying, families can receive additional assistance and help their child's school too (schools receive more than $1,100 per qualifying students).Families must reapply each school year. APPLY NOW
Family Resource Corner
Karen Duran, Family Outreach Liaison
Hablo Español
720-972-5484
Thank you to the Five Star Education Foundation for supporting our families.
Stay Informed
Stay Informed
Adams 12 Five Star Schools uses School Messenger to send email, phone and text messages (opt in) to parents/guardians. This system is used by both the district office and all schools to communicate with families.
Contact information in School Messenger for families comes directly from Infinite Campus (IC). Parents/guardians are encouraged to log into their IC account or contact their child's school to ensure all contact information is correct and up-to-date.
Text Messaging (opt in)
Parents can opt in to receive text message alerts sent by the district and schools. Opting in is a two-step process:
- Make sure your cell phone number is listed in Infinite Campus in the cell phone field.
- Then text YES to 67587.
Stay Informed
- How to know when inclement weather will impact school
- How to be informed during an emergency situation
Personalize your SchoolMessenger communications
After all the contact information in the databases is correct, parents can set up an account in School Messenger to set preferences for how they receive communications sent through the system. School Messenger also provides an "Inbox" which contains all the messages a person has received from the Five Star District and schools in the past 30 days. Note that School Messenger accounts may only be set up with email addresses that are in Infinite Campus for parents/guardians. Learn more!
Important Links
Preschool
Preschool Enrollment
🏫 Preschool Enrollment
All 4-year-olds and some 3-year-olds qualify for FREE half-day preschool.
Registration starts at the state level by visiting www.upk.colorado.gov
Please fill out an application on the UPK portal and pick your preferred school and session. Those looking to attend an Adams 12 preschool must live within our district boundaries.
High-quality preschool sets students up for success in kindergarten. Five Star preschool students get a jump start on literacy, cognition and social skills. We look forward to learning and playing alongside your child as they start their journey in school. 🎒
Please feel free to contact Malley Drive’s Preschool Site Director, Sophia Osenkowski at 720-972-3462 or Sophia.Osenkowski@adams12.org
Thank you to the Five Star Education Foundation!
The following teachers were awarded funding from the Yes FUND:
Brittany Miller received funding for supplies to be used by students in the mental health room.
Sibel Rezvani received funding for supplies to be used by students in the Special Education Department.
Christine Southern received funding to supply every fifth grade student with binoculars for their field trip to Chautauqua Park in the spring.