Jaguar Journal Vol. 24
February 16, 2023
HAPPY THURSDAY #FAMILY! NO SCHOOL ON FRIDAY-TUESDAY!
What a fun and school spirit filled week!
ATTENDANCE!!! Did you know that there are federal and local requirements for school attendance? Data shows that students who regularly attend have greater success, organizational skills and comprehension.
Please support Merrill and your student(s) in attending regularly. Our school goal is 95%. Students will be checking their weekly attendance. We will be celebrating individual student attendance with Pop Up Parties, and we will have grade level competitions for some extra recess/ free-time. These competitions and celebrations will start next week and continue through the end of this year.
School Choice Window has been extended until 4pm on Tuesday, February 21st.
ALL 8th GRADE FAMILIES must complete their high school choices for next year.
6th/7th Grade Families: If you plan on returning to Merrill, you will automatically roll over to our rosters for 2023-2024 and will not need to fill out a new form.
Have an incredible long weekend! Students return on Wednesday, 2/22.
OPPORTUNITY TO HELP VICTIMS OF THE EARTHQUAKE IN SYRIA/TURKEY
Hello Merrill Families!
The Jaguars are engaging in a fundraiser to help the victims of the Earthquake in Turkey/ Syria. In advisement, we learned about altruism and how it helps us to feel better when we give back. Then we discussed the situation in Turkey/ Syria and how we can help. Below are the steps for our fundraiser!
Bring cash (coins or dollars) during lunch to donate to the Earthquake Victims (Doctors without Borders).
Place your donation in 1 of 4 buckets with the names Zick, Underwood, Franklin, or Foust.
The person with the MOST MONEY in their bucket will get a tub of ice water tossed on them for all to see.
Goal: $1500 ~ We have 10 days to make this happen! Bring your money starting on Wednesday!
You may also give directly to Doctors without Borders, but it will not go toward the Ice Water Challenge.
Thank you,
Ellie Foust
Dean of InstructionMerrill Middle School
LAST CHANCE TO READ ALL ABOUT WHAT EACH CLASSROOM IS DOING!
MR. CARLOS, MS. CYNTHIA, AND MS PAW ARE ALL FORMER MERRILL STUDENTS WHO NOW SUPPORT THE JAGUAR FAMILY ON STAFF!
CARLOS RICALDY
Hey, my name is Carlos Ricalday. I'm a paraprofessional for the newcomers program here at Merrill. I was also a former student who went to school here. I'm bilingual: I speak English and Spanish. My roots are from Mexico, but I was born and raised here in Denver, Colorado. Im super excited to be part of the #Merrill family!
SCHOOL SPIRIT WEEK
BEACH DAY FUN IN THE HALLS
Country Versus Country Club
Dress Like Adam Sandler Day
THANK YOU STAFF FOR ALL YOU DO!
MS. FATIMA PLAYING GOALIE IN PE CLASS
MS PATRICIA CLEARING SNOW FOR US!
MR. FRANKLIN GOES TO ART CLASS
THANK YOU TO THE 6TH GRADE AMBASSADORS FOR BEING WONDERFUL LEADERS AND SHOWING 5TH GRADERS AROUND MERRILL
C3 STUDENTS BEING CHEERED ON BY MERRILL STUDENTS - THEY EVEN WROTE A THANK YOU CARD! HOW SWEET!
DINE OUT & MAKE MONEY FOR MERRILL
Monday 2/27 5PM - close
Junction Food Hall (Petes a Pie, Taco Sabe, Shawarma Shack, Cleaver and Co, Junction Bar)
2000 S. Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80222
Mention Merrill when you dine and 10% of revenue will be given back
Tuesday 3/21
Bird Call at 1535 E. Evans Ave, Denver, CO 80210
Mention Merrill when you dine and 25% of revenue will be given back
Monday 4/17 and Tuesday 4/18
Chook Chicken at 1300 S Pearl St, Denver, CO 80210
Mention Merrill when you dine and 20% of revenue will be given back
YOU ARE INVITED TO MERRILL'S SOCIAL- EMOTIONAL PARENT NIGHT ON MARCH 2ND.
Kids need our support, and together, as we work as a team, they receive it.
Please join in the teamwork and connect with the best counselor, social worker, school psychologist, and school health professional on the planet: Jeff Bayard, Emily Hill, Dr. Michelson, and Nahal Khalatbari. You can even ask your question in this form, and they will direct you to the right place.
MERRILL BOOK FAIR FUNDRAISER AT THE BOOKIES MARCH 3-12!
Shop at The Bookies book store during the week of March 3-12 and Merrill will receive 15% back of all sales! Use the promo code Merrill at the register or on-line. Also, be sure to check out the Teacher Registry to help build your teachers' classroom libraries. The registry is available on line or ask a sales associate at the store. Click here or scan the QR code to go directly to The Bookies Merrill webpage.
HAVE YOU TAKEN SOME GREAT PHOTOS DURING EVENTS AT MERRILL? PLEASE SUBMIT THEM HERE FOR THE YEARBOOK.
MERRILL STUDENTS LEARN TO SNOWBOARD
ONLINE BOOKS AVAILABLE 24/7/365
MORE RESOURCES IN OUR COMMUNITY
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Help Stock the Merrill Store
The Merrill Store needs snack food donations, gift cards, and volunteers to run the store. Please see this SIGN UP for items and volunteers needed on Fridays.
DINE OUT FOR MERRILL AT THE JUNCTION ON MONDAY 2/27
Monday 2/27 5PM - close
Junction Food Hall (Petes a Pie, Taco Sabe, Shawarma Shack, Cleaver and Co, Junction Bar)
2000 S. Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80222
Mention Merrill when you dine and 10% of revenue will be given back
Join us at the Auction
Join us at the Auction Powers- Merrill’s Return to International Mystery on April 14th, 2023 from 6-10 PM.
We will be at the Space Annex, 95 S. Cherokee St.
SUPPORT MERRILL WITH YOUR SHOPPING
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MERRILL JAGUAR ATHLETICS
Basketball-
Congratulations Merrill Girl's Basketball for being Southwest Division Champions and overall DPS League Runner Up. It was a great season.
Baseball and Girl's Soccer Registration is Now Open
Student Registration for Baseball and Girls Soccer is now open. If your student is interested in trying out please complete the form below. Also, your student must have a up to date physical on file.
Coach Anna Wilkin anna_wilkin@dpsk12.net
Coach Vince Franklin vincent_franklin@dpsk12.net
Please send all athletic questions to vincent_franklin@dpsk12.net or call 720.424.0621
COOL CLASSROOM(S)
Cool Classroom: 7th and 8th Grade AVID~ Ms. Botello
Students in Ms. Botello’s AVID class helped their Kindergarten buddies in C3 hand out Valentines. What a heart felt way to spread the love and increase collaboration within our Merrill/ C3 community!
AT HOME CONVERSATION STARTERS
For a bonus question, what do you know about President's Day?