Important Reminder: Wednesday September 17, 2025 is a MECC Staff Professional Development Day, there will be no student attendance. No school for MECC students 9/17/25.
8 months ago, Veronica Diaz
Please see the following link to our MECC Family Newsletter:
https://secure.smore.com/n/3fs8e
8 months ago, Veronica Diaz
The September Board meeting was a great chance to highlight how our Finance, Operations, & Technology teams are building a brighter future for our learners. We're committed to our shared vision of inspiring dreams! 💻✨ #D83Shines
8 months ago, Robert Junna
A photo of Chris Whelton at the September Board meeting held in the Westdale School library. Representatives from the Finance, Operations, and Technology teams are featured presenting updates to the Board and community. The image captures a professional and forward-looking atmosphere, highlighting the crucial operational work being done to support learners and fulfill the district’s vision of inspiring dreams.
A photo of Chris Whelton at the September Board meeting held in the Westdale School library. Representatives from the Finance, Operations, and Technology teams are featured presenting updates to the Board and community. The image captures a professional and forward-looking atmosphere, highlighting the crucial operational work being done to support learners and fulfill the district’s vision of inspiring dreams.
A photo of Zach Pros at the September Board meeting held in the Westdale School library. Representatives from the Finance, Operations, and Technology teams are featured presenting updates to the Board and community. The image captures a professional and forward-looking atmosphere, highlighting the crucial operational work being done to support learners and fulfill the district’s vision of inspiring dreams.
A photo of Zach Pros at the September Board meeting held in the Westdale School library. Representatives from the Finance, Operations, and Technology teams are featured presenting updates to the Board and community. The image captures a professional and forward-looking atmosphere, highlighting the crucial operational work being done to support learners and fulfill the district’s vision of inspiring dreams.
A photo of Robert Junna at the September Board meeting held in the Westdale School library. Representatives from the Finance, Operations, and Technology teams are featured presenting updates to the Board and community. The image captures a professional and forward-looking atmosphere, highlighting the crucial operational work being done to support learners and fulfill the district’s vision of inspiring dreams.
A photo of Robert Junna at the September Board meeting held in the Westdale School library. Representatives from the Finance, Operations, and Technology teams are featured presenting updates to the Board and community. The image captures a professional and forward-looking atmosphere, highlighting the crucial operational work being done to support learners and fulfill the district’s vision of inspiring dreams.
Our new teachers are cultivating the skills to become lifelong learners at their first meeting of the year with Kevin Wolf, Director of LASEC! 👏 This commitment to continuous growth empowers our staff to inspire dreams. #D83Shines
8 months ago, Robert Junna
A photo of new teachers gathered in the district Board room for their first meeting of the year, led by Kevin Wolf, Director of LASEC. The group is seated around the conference table, actively engaged in professional development to cultivate lifelong learning skills. The image highlights the staff's commitment to continuous growth and their mission to inspire student dreams.
A photo of new teachers gathered in the district Board room for their first meeting of the year, led by Kevin Wolf, Director of LASEC. The group is seated around the conference table, actively engaged in professional development to cultivate lifelong learning skills. The image highlights the staff's commitment to continuous growth and their mission to inspire student dreams.
Our district is offering valuable PD on AI tools in Seesaw! This is part of our commitment to cultivating lifelong learners and empowering all students. We're building a brighter future together! 💻🌟 #D83Shines
8 months ago, Robert Junna
A screenshot of a virtual professional development session held on Google Meet. The image displays the digital interface with district staff engaged in training on new AI tools within the Seesaw platform. The scene illustrates the district's commitment to leveraging technology to cultivate lifelong learners and empower students for a brighter future.
Great monthly meeting with TLCs & the Tech Dept! We're building our future together by tackling an "enemy of efficacy: Isolation" through collaboration. ✨ #D83Shines
8 months ago, Robert Junna
A photo of a small group of a Technology Learning Coach (TLC) and Tech Department members gathered in the district Board Room for a monthly meeting. The team is collaborating closely to break down professional isolation, demonstrating a united commitment to building the future through shared efficacy and teamwork.
A photo of a small group of a Technology Learning Coach (TLC) and Tech Department members gathered in the district Board Room for a monthly meeting. The team is collaborating closely to break down professional isolation, demonstrating a united commitment to building the future through shared efficacy and teamwork.
A photo of a pair of a Technology Learning Coach and a Tech Department member gathered in the district Board Room for a monthly meeting. The team is collaborating closely to break down professional isolation, demonstrating a united commitment to building the future through shared efficacy and teamwork.
A photo of a small group of a Technology Learning Coach (TLC) and Tech Department members gathered in the district Board Room for a monthly meeting. The team is collaborating closely to break down professional isolation, demonstrating a united commitment to building the future through shared efficacy and teamwork.
Excited to see our P.E. Subject Area Committee working on curriculum updates! This collaborative effort is key to ensuring our students achieve their full potential and build their physical well-being. #D83Shines ✨
8 months ago, Robert Junna
A photo of a handout document featuring images of large chart paper filled with curriculum development notes from the P.E. Subject Area Committee. The document captures the brainstorming process and handwritten plans for physical education updates, illustrating the detailed, collaborative work being done to help students achieve their full potential and improve physical well-being.
Hello families, this is a reminder that MECC AM sessions are on their normal schedule tomorrow Wednesday 9/3/25 which is 8:25 - 11:00 am.

Hola familias, este es un recordatorio de que las sesiones de MECC AM estarán en su horario normal mañana miércoles 9/3/25, que es de 8:25 a 11:00 am.
8 months ago, Veronica Diaz
Exploring solutions with our Curriculum Coordinating Council! 💡 We're discussing the work of our subject area committees to ensure every student has access to the resources they need, showing our dedication to our long-term goals. #D83Shines ✨
8 months ago, Robert Junna
A photo of the Curriculum Coordinating Council (CCC) meeting in the district Board Room. The members are seated around the large conference table, actively discussing the work of various subject area committees to ensure student access to necessary resources. The image highlights a focused, collaborative environment dedicated to achieving the district's long-term academic goals.
Please find the following MECC Parent Newsletter:
https://secure.smore.com/n/3fs8e
8 months ago, Veronica Diaz
Great work by the D83 Innovation Committee! 🚀 We're focused on smart solutions for our staff, advancing our commitment to a positive and successful school year by aligning our valuable resources. #D83Shines
8 months ago, Robert Junna
A photo of the D83 Innovation Committee gathered in the district Board Room to discuss smart solutions for staff. The group is seated around the conference table, actively collaborating to align resources for a positive and successful school year. The image captures a forward-thinking atmosphere as the team works to implement strategic improvements for the district.
A photo of the D83 Innovation Committee gathered in the district Board Room to discuss smart solutions for staff. The group is seated around the conference table, actively collaborating to align resources for a positive and successful school year. The image captures a forward-thinking atmosphere as the team works to implement strategic improvements for the district.
A photo of the D83 Innovation Committee gathered in the district Board Room to discuss smart solutions for staff. The group is seated around the conference table, actively collaborating to align resources for a positive and successful school year. The image captures a forward-thinking atmosphere as the team works to implement strategic improvements for the district.
A photo of the D83 Innovation Committee gathered in the district Board Room to discuss smart solutions for staff. The group is seated around the conference table, actively collaborating to align resources for a positive and successful school year. The image captures a forward-thinking atmosphere as the team works to implement strategic improvements for the district.
A photo of the D83 Innovation Committee gathered in the district Board Room to discuss smart solutions for staff. The group is seated around the conference table, actively collaborating to align resources for a positive and successful school year. The image captures a forward-thinking atmosphere as the team works to implement strategic improvements for the district.
🌱 Our Life Skills & Wellbeing team (Formerly SEL SAC) is helping students grow in self-awareness & emotional intelligence 💡 #D83Shines
8 months ago, Robert Junna
A group photo of the Life Skills & Wellbeing team members smiling together.
A group photo of the Life Skills & Wellbeing team members smiling together.
A group photo of two of the Life Skills & Wellbeing team members smiling together.
A group photo of the Life Skills & Wellbeing team members smiling together.
🚀 Our Tech Learning Coaches are teaming up to build an async PD program as part of their WIGs—supporting growth & collaboration! #D83Shines ✨
8 months ago, Robert Junna
Photo showing the Tech Learning Coaches collaborating in a bright workspace, working together on a laptop to design an asynchronous professional development program.
Photo showing Tech Learning Coach, Cait Kotarski in a bright workspace, showing an example of a Tech Tumbler, an asynchronous professional development program.
Good afternoon parents, this is a friendly reminder that there is no school for MECC students tomorrow Wednesday 8/27/25. It is a professional development day.

Buenas tardes, padres, les recordamos que mañana miércoles 27/8/25 no habrá clases para los alumnos de MECC. Es un día de desarrollo profesional.
8 months ago, Veronica Diaz
Great to see our MECC staff embracing continuous growth on their first Professional Development day! This is how we cultivate lifelong learners. ✨ #D83Shines
8 months ago, Robert Junna
Three school staff members are gathered in an office space, with two seated at a small round table and one at a wooden desk. The office is decorated with pink roses on the table and features a bookshelf filled with children’s books, while the staff member at the desk is on a phone call.
Four female staff members stand together smiling in a brightly lit school hallway next to a bulletin board with a colorful border. One staff member in the center holds a bouquet of red and yellow roses, while they all wear lanyards and casual attire. The hallway features speckled flooring and brick-patterned lower walls.
So proud of our BPAC parent group meeting for the 2025-26 school year! Their family involvement truly helps us build our collective future and inspire dreams. 💡 #D83Shines
8 months ago, Robert Junna
Photo of a group of parents and educators smiling and engaged at the 2025-26 BPAC parent group meeting. The atmosphere is collaborative and positive, highlighting family involvement in the school community.
Photo of a group of parents and educators smiling and engaged at the 2025-26 BPAC parent group meeting. The atmosphere is collaborative and positive, highlighting family involvement in the school community.
Please see the MECC Weekly Newsletter in the link below:

https://secure.smore.com/n/3fs8e
8 months ago, Veronica Diaz
Please see the MECC Weekly Newsletter:

https://secure.smore.com/n/3fs8e
9 months ago, Veronica Diaz
Dr. Giraldo's Muppets theme for 25-26 school year kickoff reminds us that we are all lifelong learners! 🤝 We're committed to helping everyone build emotional intelligence and new skills together. #D83Shines
9 months ago, Robert Junna
A photo slideshow gif of the Institute Day in the MMS Auditorium showing staff in their seats

Great collaboration with TLCs and Transportation & Safety! We're developing PD for the launch of @Crisis__Go, committed to empowering our staff and building a safe climate for all! 🛡️ #D83Shines

9 months ago, Robert Junna
Photo of the Technology Coaches and the Director of Transportation in the Board Room