Jaguar Journal Vol. 23
February 10, 2023
Happy Friday #FAMILY!
We are so excited to share our community unanimously supported our Innovation Renewal Application. 100% of Teachers, Paras, Office Staff, Mental Health Support Team, Leadership and our CSC voted for the flexibilities that make Merrill the beautiful and unique place it is. Now we send this application to the Board of Education to approve. This process will take place in May.
This week we discussed making informed and healthy decisions in Advisement. Please continue to discuss this with your students. We will continue to explore and educate ourselves and safety.
Here is a longer video from Ms. Nahal (our Prevention Specialist) about youth and vaping for parents https://youtu.be/a2v8KjBtOcI
Next week, students do not have school on Friday, and have an extended weekend (no school 2/17-2/21).
CONGRATS to our Lady Jags for making it to the finals in basketball. Good luck this afternoon!
You all are AWESOME. Thanks for being part of our Merrill #FAMILY.
READ ALL ABOUT IT IN THIS MONTH'S GRADE LEVEL NEWSLETTERS
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.
BOOK FAIR IS COMING TO BOOKIES MARCH 3-12
Mark your calendar for the Merrill Book Fair Fundraiser at The Bookies March 3-12! Details to follow!
TEACHER SPIRIT DAYS ARE FUN AT MERRILL ~ DRESS COMFY DAY PLUS MS. JAMIE (NOT SURE WHAT DAY) HA!
SCHOOL BASED DENTAL SEALANT PROGRAM IS NOW OPEN TO ALL MERRILL STUDENTS
Contact Merrill's School Nurse with any questions: jennifer_schmidt@dpsk12.net
Dental Health Services will be provided at Merrill Feb 21-24 for 6th-8th graders who sign up. Please sign the consent form that you can find by scanning the QR code.
Services Provided (all free):
⦁ Dental Screening
⦁ Dental Sealants
⦁ Fluoride Varnish applications
⦁ Referral for dental care (for those children who exhibit oral disease which requires the immediate attention of a dentist).
⦁ A follow-up screening for referred students with another application of fluoride
⦁ Take home oral hygiene kit
Atención padres de 6º y 8º grado:
¡El programa de selladores dentales de Denver Health estará pronto en nuestra escuela! Mediante este programa, se ofrecen exámenes, barniz de flúor y selladores dentales sin costo para usted. Los selladores y el barniz de flúor son una forma rápida y sin dolor de prevenir las caries. ¡Haga clic aquí para inscribir a su estudiante!
FREE ONLINE MATH TUTORING SESSION
Is Your Child On Track in Math?
IvyMath is providing all Merrill Middle families with a free online math tutoring session and an in-depth parent conference to discuss your child's strengths and weaknesses and how they compare to grade level.
IvyMath will also create a custom learning plan that maps out the exact areas your child should be focusing on in math. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions, and understand what your child needs to feel confident and stay on track in math this year.
The IvyMath tutoring session, parent conference, and learning plan are free for all Merrill Middle families. Popular times fill up, so please register quickly! Signup now at: IvyMath.com/Boost
HAVE YOU TAKEN SOME GREAT PHOTOS DURING EVENTS AT MERRILL? PLEASE SUBMIT THEM HERE FOR THE YEARBOOK.
OUR LUNCH LADY, MISS MARY MAKES FRIENDS WHEREVER SHE GOES!
ONLINE BOOKS AVAILABLE 24/7/365
MORE RESOURCES IN OUR COMMUNITY
MERRILL PTSA
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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.
Merrill's 4th Annual Giving Campaign - Thank you!!!
We raised $58,609!!! The entire community is so grateful for the generous contributions from YOU, our donors. These contributions help fund some of our electives, teacher grants, STEM support, field trips, facilities upgrades, community-building events, and so much more. If you haven't been able to donate yet, no matter how big or small, you still have a chance. The giving site will still accept donations through the spring.
Thanks again for all your support!!! Donate Here!
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-
The girl's B-Ball team will be competing for the championship for the second year in a row. Congratulations, Lady Jags and Good Luck!
Thanks~
Coach Wilkin and Coach Franklin
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)
KIDS IN GT TRY KIMCHI!
COOL CLASSROOM: ACCESS TEST ADMINISTRATORS AND STUDENTS
Our Multilingual Learners (MLLs), who number almost 100 at Merrill, have worked hard to show what they know on the state assessment ACCESS. This assessment measures a student’s English language skills in the areas of listening, reading, writing, and speaking. We celebrated the ACCESS testers and test administrators today by hosting a breakfast during advisement:) Thanks to all of you for your flexibility and patience with this test.
Thank you PTSA for sponsoring breakfast to show our support of all of the effort our students have put into these tests.
AT HOME CONVERSATION STARTERS
What is something nice you could say to someone in your family on Valentine's Day to show you love them?