The Malley Drive Messenger
Febuary 2025
A Message From The Principal
February 2025
Dear Malley Drive Families,
As we head into the month of February, we are excited to meet with families during our Scholar Showcase Conference Nights to share the growth your scholar has made this year, and to outline goals for the second semester. Please be sure to sign up for a conference time in the link you received from your scholar’s teacher. It is our goal to meet with all families this month, and we look forward to seeing you soon!
Please see the dates below for important events and school closures:
February 3: Teacher Professional Development Day- No School
February 5 & 13: Scholar Showcase Conference Nights from 3:00-7:00 pm
February 14: Malley Pajama Day and Valentine Parties
February 17-21: Mid-Winter Break- No School
March 6: Malley Math Madness Event 4:00-5:30 pm (Save the date… More info to come!)
March 10: Teacher Professional Development Day- No School
March 31-April 4: Spring Break- No School
Thank you for sending us your amazing scholars, and for choosing Malley Drive Elementary to empower your scholar to always achieve their personal best!
Warmly,
Kristin Powers, Principal
Malley Drive Elementary
At Malley Drive Elementary we are scholars who are empowered to embrace learning and always achieve our personal best!
Important Dates
February 3, 2025 - No School - Staff Work Day
February 5, 2025 - Spring Scholar Showcase - Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:00-7:00 pm
February 13, 2025 - Spring Scholar Showcase - Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:00-7:00 pm
February 17, 2025 - No School - Presidents' Day Holiday'
February 18-21, 2025 - No School - Mid-Winter Break
March 10, 2025 - No School - Staff Work Day
March 18, 2025 - Spring Picture Day (Whole Class and Individual Pictures will be taken)
March 31-April 4, 2025 - No School - Spring Break
Yearbook ordering information will be coming home this month!
💡 Reminders from the Office
Important Information
Patti Mickelson, Office Manager
720-972-5481
Theresa McRyhew, Registrar / Secretary
720-972-8482
Grisel Galvan, Family Outreach Liaison
720-972-5484
Turisha Roybal, Office Assistant
720-972-5486
Office Hours 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Everyone entering the building must present a photo ID every time. 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.
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.
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 follow Colorado Public Health Guidelines regarding Covid-19
Please make sure your your child(ren) wear their glasses everyday if they are needed.
Parent Immunization Letter-Eng from CDPHE
Parent Immunization Letter-Spa from CDPHE
Accidents Happen - We are running out of options for a change of clothes for students when they need it.
Our Health Office is in need of the following clothing donations:
Size: 4-6, 7-8, and 10-12
Items: Sweatpants/Joggers and Leggings
If you have any of these items at home not being used, please consider donating.
Support Our School
Easy ways to provide funding for our school:
American Furniture Warehouse and Simmons give back up to 4% on purchases. Click here for more information and to share the flier with friends and family.
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
Family Resource Corner
Grisel Galvan, 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
📚 A strong start to learning: We believe in setting the foundation for success. Our Five Star preschool program focuses on boosting literacy, cognition, and social skills, and providing our youngest learners with the tools they need to excel in kindergarten and beyond.
🕒 Flexible Timing: Morning and afternoon sessions are available.
Preschool Enrollment
All 4-year-olds and some 3-year-olds qualify for some FREE half-day preschool. High-quality preschool sets students up for success in kindergarten. Five Star preschool students get a jump start on literacy, cognition and social skills.
Save your spot! Priority pre-registration opens Dec 1!
Families who enroll using our priority pre-registration process get first access to their preferred locations and can lock their spot in before the state application opens on December 17th.
Pre-registration is available to:
- Students who will be 4-years-old by Oct. 1, 2024 AND
- Live in the district’s boundaries OR
- Have a sibling in an Adams 12 Five Star School OR
- Have a parent or guardian who works for Adams 12 Five Star Schools OR
- Are currently attending one of our preschool programs
