The Malley Drive Messenger
September 2024
A Message From The Principal
September 2024
Dear Malley Drive Families,
Thank you for a great start to an exciting year at Malley! It was wonderful seeing
many of our families for Back to School Night in August… we value each and every
one of you, and we are so glad you have chosen to send your students to Malley
Drive Elementary.
Our Malley Drive scholars have been very busy learning routines and procedures
and are highly engaged in learning with their new teachers! We will be hosting our
first annual Scholar Showcase event on the evening of October 3rd , where our
students will engage in Student-Led Conferences. We are excited to meet with
families during that time to help strengthen the home/school connection and to
hear our scholars present their academic goals for this school year! Be sure to look
for a sign up from your child’s teacher in mid-September.
I’d like to take a moment to highlight areas regarding school safety, homework,
and communication at Malley Drive. Please read the following notes and let us
know if you should have any questions.
Morning Arrival and Supervision: Students are welcome to arrive at 7:30 for
breakfast, and enter through the front entrance. It is imperative that no student
arrive prior to 7:30 am, as there is no breakfast supervision before this time.
Outside supervision begins at 7:35 am, and students should not arrive prior to that
time. Our first bell will ring at 7:45 am and instruction will begin promptly at 7:50, so
it is important that our scholars arrive to school on time and ready to learn.
When arriving in the morning it is important that scholars line up at their outside
classroom doors ready to learn. There is no playground supervision in the
mornings, and for the safety of all students, we ask that scholars not use the
playground equipment prior to school.
Afternoon Dismissal: School will be dismissed at 2:35 pm every day of the week.
Student Attendance: Just a reminder regarding District Policy 5020 around
student attendance- students are considered chronically absent when they miss
more than 5 days in a semester, or 10 days in a school year. When your student
must be absent, please remember to call our attendance line to report their
absence prior to 7:45 am. You may reach our attendance line at 720-972-5498.
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.
Upcoming Dates @ Malley Drive:
September 2nd : Labor Day Holiday- No School for Students
September 3rd : District Professional Development Day- No School for Students
September 19th : Chick-Fil-A Night from 5:00-8:00 pm
September 26th - Student Picture Day
October 3th : Scholar Showcase Event from 3:30-6:30 pm
October 4th - District Professional Development Day- No School for Students
October 14th -18th : Fall Break No School
October 25th - Monster Mash (more info to come!)
October 29th - Picture Retake Day
Thank you for sending us your amazing children! We want you to feel confident
about sending your child to Malley Drive Elementary and encourage you to give us
a call or email any time you have questions or celebrations to share. We look
forward to partnering with you to provide the best school experience for your child!
Warm Regards,
Kristin Powers, Principal
Malley Drive Elementary
720-972-5480
At Malley Drive Elementary we are scholars who are empowered to embrace learning and always achieve our personal best!
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Important Dates
September 2, 2024 - No School - Labor Day Holiday
September 3, 2024 - No School - District Professional Development Day
September 19, 2024 - 5:00-8:00 pm Chick-Fil-A Dining Night
September 26, 2024 - Picture Day
October 3, 2024 - 3:30-6:30 pm Parent Teacher Conferences
October 14-18 - No School - Fall Break
October 24, 2024 - Vision/Hearing Screening Pre-K-3rd and 5th
October 25, 2024 3:30 pm-5:00 pm - Monster Mash - Fall Family Event More Info to Come)
October 29, 2024 - Picture Retake Day
💡 Reminders from the Office
Important Information
Patti Mickelson, Office Manager
720-972-5481
Theresa McRyhew, Registrar / Secretary
720-972-8482
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
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.
Title I Parent Right To Know Letter
August 21, 2024
As a parent of a student at Malley Drive Elementary, you have the right to know the professional qualifications of the classroom teacher who instructs your child. This is a requirement for all districts that receive Title I funds. Federal law allows you to request certain information about your student’s classroom teacher. The law also requires the district to give you this information in a timely manner upon request. Listed below is the information in which you have the right to ask for regarding each of your student’s classroom teachers.
Whether the Colorado Department of Education has licensed or endorsed your student’s teacher for the grades and subjects taught.
Whether CDE has decided that your student’s teacher can teach in a classroom without being licensed or qualified under state regulations because of special circumstances.
The teacher’s college major; whether the teacher has any advanced degrees, and, if so, the subject of the degrees.
Whether any teachers’ aides or similar paraeducators provide services to your child and, if they do, their qualifications.
Please contact Tim Griffin in the Adams 12 Human Resources Office at 720-972-4082 or tim.griffin@adams12.org if you would like to receive any of this information.
Sincerely,
Kristin Powers
Principal
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.
