Dear Merrill Families,
We had a wonderful week! Students have been actively creating, collaborating, and sharing what they learned. As we enter Week 5 of Quarter 3, we want to share two important reminders about attendance and cell phones. On Friday, Feb. 6, you will receive from DPS, an update showing your student’s attendance percentage and whether they are considered chronically absent. Regular attendance (95% or higher) helps students build strong academic skills and social‑emotional connections; at Merrill, we notice, we care, and we are dedicated to progress — not perfection.
We also ask that students keep cell phones in their backpacks or lockers, not on their person. If a phone is found on a student during the school day, it will be turned in to the main office and must be picked up by a parent/guardian at the end of the day. Please help by avoiding texting your student during school hours; smartwatches or other wearables used for texting or social media will also be collected and held for parent pickup. Thank you for your partnership in supporting a positive learning environment
Have a wonderful weekend,
Merrill Leadership |
2/11/26- Band and Orchestra Concert 5:30pm Concert dress is all black. Students should arrive by 5 for warm up. Hope to see you all there!
2/12/26- NYC Trip Meeting info below! 2/16-2/17/26- No School- President's Day 5/8/26- Merrill Auction! Match Point and Mulligans Gala |
Merrill Store- New Amazon Wish List! |
Boys and Girls Basketball Basketball Tryouts will be held on February 11th and Feb 13th before school from 7:15am - 8:10am. We will only have 2 days of tryouts so please make sure your student attends if they are wanting to try and make the teams. Practice days and times are TBD due to the conclusion of the volleyball seasons.
Students will need to enter the gyms on the blacktop behind the gyms. Any questions please contact Mr. Franklin vincent_franklin@dpsk12.net |
Join Merrill’s Unified Polar Plunge Team — March 1, 2026 | Washington Park, Denver! Get ready to make a splash for an amazing cause! On Sunday, March 1, 2026, Special Olympics is hosting the 2026 Polar Plunge & 5K, a fun and impactful fundraiser benefiting Special Olympics Colorado at Wash Park.
By joining Merrill’s Unified Polar Plunge team, you’ll be part of a community of supporters stepping out of their comfort zone to make a real difference. Whether you plunge into the cold water, run the 5K, or cheer on your teammates, your involvement helps create inclusive opportunities and meaningful experiences for Special Olympics athletes.
If you are unable to participate in person but would like to donate to the cause please use the QR code on the following flyer, Be sure to donate on the Merrill link as 50% of the proceeds will come back to Merrill to support the Adapted PE program with new equipment, Thank you for your support! Ms. Wendy and Merrill’s Unified Program |
New York: The Big Apple! Oct 2026 |
The Merrill Store is designed to promote positive behavior and encourages students to make good choices. They earn Merrill Money throughout their time at school and use it to "purchase" items at the store during their recess. Items include snacks, chips, candy, sports equipment, Merrill gear, fidgets, toys, stickers and most importantly- gift cards! It's so fun seeing your student during the school day! We will have the store open 2 Fridays a month and hope to see you there! SignUpGeniusHere
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The Merrill Store is designed to promote positive behavior and encourages students to make good choices. They earn Merrill Money throughout their time at school and use it to "purchase" items at the store during their recess. Items include snacks, chips, candy, sports equipment, Merrill gear, fidgets, toys, stickers and most importantly- gift cards! It's so fun seeing your student during the school day! We will have the store open 2 Fridays a month and hope to see you there! SignUpGeniusHere
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Merrill Families Helping Families |
Greetings #FAMILY! Merrill Meals pantry provides free groceries once a month to families in the Merrill community that would like to receive extra food. We understand that everyone could use some support from time to time, and we are here to help.
If you would like to receive extra groceries one-time per month, please complete this private and anonymous survey, so we can provide the food items that your family likes to eat and match your preferences. Please mark the items that you would like to have potentially included in your pre-packed backpack.
MerrillMealsForm Families Helping Families & the Merrill Meals Pantry are looking for volunteers! Volunteers are needed to: Pick up food donations
Stock pantry shelves
Help pack backpacks with food for families in the Merrill community
Our Spring volunteer signup is now OPEN, and we’d love to have you join us for one of our upcoming monthly backpack distributions. Whether you can help once or on a regular basis, your time and energy make a difference.
Don’t see a time that fits your schedule, but still want to help? Email sgrisinger77@gmail.com to join our volunteer list and get updates on future opportunities. |
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Donate Your Longmont Dairy Caps in the Merrill Office Longmont Dairy supports Merrill by giving 5¢ back for every milk cap! So, it's time to drop off all of those extra Longmont Dairy milk caps that you have been saving all summer! Stop on by the main office and help us fill up our collection bin to start our year off strong. Don't have any to turn in quite yet? We will continue to collect milk caps throughout the school year. Encourage your friends and neighbors to help us collect as well to help raise money that goes to support our students and staff.
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Cool Classroom! Spanish Field Trip, Ms. Rozo and Ms. West’s Classes |
Several students in Spanish classes had an incredible opportunity to go to the Museo de las America, the premier Latin American art museum in Denver. They not only learned and observed the positive contributions Latin Americans have had in art, but they got to create art pieces of their own! |
February is Black History Month. It is an important time to honor and celebrate the contributions and resilience of Black individuals throughout history. Here are some book recommendations that can be found on SORA. |
Energy Assistance for Families |
As the colder months approach, we want to ensure that there are no families in our Denver Public Schools (DPS) community facing utility disconnections or struggle to keep their homes warm. The Southeast Community Hub is an officially approved partner of Energy Outreach Colorado (EOC). This partnership allows us to provide direct energy bill assistance and resources to income-qualified DPS families. You can learn more about the programs and resources available through EOC here: https://www.energyoutreach.org Through this partnership, the Hub can assist families with:
Bill Payment Assistance: Emergency help with past-due energy bills to prevent shut-offs. Heating System Repair: Access to the Crisis Intervention Program for emergency furnace repairs. Weatherization: Helping families reduce long-term energy costs through home efficiency. |
DPS Support Opportunities! And MySpark!
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Youth On Record Programs!
FREE program offerings for young musicians, and we’d love for you to share this opportunity with any students who might be interested.
Creative Enrichment Classes for middle and high school students. Classes next session include Beatmaking, Songwriting, and Piano Lab.
Studio Bookings young musicians can book out space in our Youth Media Studio for recording, mixing, band rehearsals, songwriting sessions, and jam sessions
Drop-in Fridays - Youth and Families are welcome to drop in on Fridays for tours, studio access, and a regular schedule of events and activations including First Friday Open Mic!
Here is our registration link. |
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