** Friday, October 1, 1pm: Early Release
** Tuesday, October 5, 5pm: VAC Meeting
** Wednesday, October 6, 6pm: PTA Meeting
** October 15-18: No School (Fall Break)
** Friday, October 22, 4-6pm: Fall Festival
** Friday, October 22, 6-9pm: Nights for Knights (2nd-5th)
** Wednesday, October 27: Picture Day
** Friday, October 29, 1pm: Early Release
(The Stedman Calendar can always be viewed HERE)
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Note From Principal Atkins
Families,
Happy Friday! Today is Early Release, so be sure to grab your students at our 1pm dismissal.
We're thankful for the cooler temperatures as Fall has arrived. As we approach the winter months, please reach out to Ali Larson if your child needs a coat or winter outerwear (alison_larson@dpsk12.org).
We once again have a lot of information in today's newsletter. Please be sure to scroll all the way through and watch today's Stedman News - we are sharing about the return of Stedman Shout-Outs/Stedman Bucks and the "school store". Students are definitely excited about that!
As a reminder, Parent-Teacher Conferences will begin shortly, so please keep an ear out for information from your teacher to get that scheduled. All conferences will take place virtually this year and should be completed before November 4th.
Shout out to all of our Black Families who were able to join our Wednesday discussion. It is critical that your voices are at the table when we design what school looks like for our Black students. I look forward with great anticipation to our next engagement.
We appreciate you keeping us apprised of any COVID exposures or potential illnesses so we can continue to keep our community safe. Please remember to keep your child(ren) home if they are experiencing any signs of illness, and please contact the school if you know of a positive Covid exposure or test result in your family.
I hope you all have a restful weekend.
Sincerely,
Michael Atkins
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Nota del Sr. Atkins
Familias
¡Feliz viernes! Hoy es Salida Temprana, así que asegúrese de llevar a sus estudiantes a nuestra salida a la 1:00 pm.
Estamos agradecidos por las temperaturas más frescas a medida que ha llegado el otoño. A medida que nos acercamos a los meses de invierno, comuníquese con Ali Larson si su hijo necesita un abrigo o ropa de abrigo de invierno (alison_larson@dpsk12.org).
Una vez más tenemos mucha información en el boletín de hoy. Asegúrese de desplazarse hasta el final y ver las noticias de Stedman de hoy: estamos compartiendo sobre el regreso de Stedman Shout-Outs / Stedman Bucks y la "tienda de la escuela". ¡Los estudiantes están muy emocionados por eso!
Como recordatorio, las conferencias de padres y maestros comenzarán en breve, así que manténgase atento a la información de su maestro para programarla. Todas las conferencias se llevarán a cabo virtualmente este año y deben completarse antes del 4 de noviembre.
Saludos a todas nuestras familias negras que pudieron unirse a nuestra discusión del miércoles. Es fundamental que sus voces estén en la mesa cuando diseñamos cómo se ve la escuela para nuestros estudiantes negros. Espero con gran anticipación nuestro próximo compromiso.
Agradecemos que nos mantenga informados sobre cualquier exposición a COVID o enfermedades potenciales para que podamos continuar manteniendo a nuestra comunidad segura. Por favor recuerde mantener a su (s) hijo (s) en casa si experimentan algún signo de enfermedad, y comuníquese con la escuela si sabe de una exposición a Covid positiva o un resultado de prueba en su familia.
Espero que todos tengan un fin de semana de descanso.
Atentamente,
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News from the Stedman PATH
Please enjoy this week's installment of our Friday "assembly"! Note: if you checked "no" for the media release during registration, we will not be able to include your child in these videos or other photos we share. (Please reach out if your child has been included on accident! We do our best but occasionally kids slip through!) If you would like your child to participate in our videos/photos, please email alison_larson@dpsk12.org to have your media selection changed.
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¡Disfrute de la entrega de esta semana de nuestra "asamblea" del viernes! Nota: si marcó "no" en el comunicado de prensa durante el registro, no podremos incluir a su hijo en estos videos u otras fotos que compartamos. (¡Comuníquese si su hijo ha sido incluido por accidente! Hacemos nuestro mejor esfuerzo, ¡pero ocasionalmente los niños se escapan!) Si desea que su hijo participe en nuestros videos / fotos, envíe un correo electrónico a alison_larson@dpsk12.org para obtener su selección de medios. cambió.
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As schools continue to receive calls about positive COVID exposures and test results, we want to make sure you are aware of the COVID Decision Tree used by DPS to quarantine or isolate students. PLEASE keep us apprised of exposures, test results, etc. We would like to continue in-person learning for as long as possible for our students, and we need your help to do so. Keeping sick children home is important for doing that. Thank you for helping us with this.
A medida que las escuelas continúan recibiendo llamadas sobre exposiciones positivas a COVID y resultados de pruebas, queremos asegurarnos de que conozca el árbol de decisiones de COVID utilizado por DPS para poner en cuarentena o aislar a los estudiantes. POR FAVOR, manténganos informados de las exposiciones, los resultados de las pruebas, etc. Nos gustaría continuar el aprendizaje en persona durante el mayor tiempo posible para nuestros estudiantes, y necesitamos su ayuda para hacerlo. Mantener a los niños enfermos en casa es importante para lograrlo. Gracias por ayudarnos con esto.
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Stedman Bucks, PATHS Character Traits, and the "School Store" |
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In alignment with our Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, we are bringing back the Stedman Shout Outs and School Store! Students can save up their Shout Outs ("Stedman Bucks") to purchase small trinkets on Early Release Fridays from the "School Store". Shout Outs are given by staff throughout the building when they see a student demonstrating our PATHS Character traits and/or Personal Success Factors: CURIOSITY, GRATITUDE, GRIT, OPTIMISM, SELF-CONTROL, SOCIAL INTELLIGENCE, & ZEST. Each month, we will highlight one trait and give extra attention to the development and celebration of that success factor as well culminating in certificates for students who exemplify the trait consistently!
¡En consonancia con nuestras intervenciones y apoyos de comportamiento positivo, estamos trayendo de vuelta las Stedman Shout Outs y la tienda de la escuela! Los estudiantes pueden guardar sus Shout Outs ("Stedman Bucks") para comprar pequeñas baratijas los viernes de salida temprana en la "Tienda de la escuela". El personal de todo el edificio da gritos cuando ven a un estudiante demostrando nuestros rasgos de carácter y / o factores de éxito personal: CURIOSIDAD, GRATITUD, VALOR, OPTIMISMO, AUTO CONTROL, INTELIGENCIA SOCIAL Y ÁNIMO. Cada mes, destacaremos un rasgo y le daremos más atención al desarrollo y la celebración de ese factor de éxito, además de culminar con certificados para los estudiantes que ejemplifican el rasgo de manera constante.
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Please join our PTA for their October meeting on Wednesday, October 6th at 6pm. They will be meeting in-person and will offer a Zoom option as well for those that cannot attend in person. We know this is a terrific way for families to get involved and build community, please try to make it if you're able!
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Meeting: Wednesday, October 6th, 6-7pm
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Location: Auditorium (please wear a mask) or Zoom
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***Childcare is provided but you must RSVP by Tuesday, October 5th. Please click here for Childcare RSVP (children will be supervised on the playground outdoors)
Did you miss the PTA email sign up or welcome letter? Check them out!
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Únase a nuestro PTA para su reunión de octubre el miércoles 6 de octubre a las 6:00 pm. Se reunirán en persona y también ofrecerán una opción de Zoom para aquellos que no puedan asistir en persona. Sabemos que esta es una excelente manera para que las familias se involucren y formen una comunidad, ¡intente hacerlo si puede!
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Reunión: miércoles 6 de octubre, de 6 a 7 p.m.
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Ubicación: Auditorio (use una máscara) o Zoom
- *** Se proporciona cuidado de niños, pero debe confirmar su asistencia antes del martes 5 de octubre. Haga clic aquí para RSVP de cuidado de niños (los niños serán supervisados en el patio de recreo al aire libre)
¿Se perdió la carta de bienvenida o la inscripción por correo electrónico de la PTA? ¡Échales un vistazo!
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VAC Meeting
The VAC (Values to Action Committee) is a group of parents, teachers, and Mr. Atkins, working to ensure that decisions made at Stedman reflect our values. From discussions of budgets, staffing, and programing, to the dress code, mascot, and school communications, we are guided by the values of diversity, inclusion, community, and equity to advise the school. This important work drives change, and we know that the most effective decisions are made by a diverse and representative group of parents. Therefore, we are currently seeking parents of color and parents of students in our English classrooms to ensure a representative group of people are involved in these decisions. Please join us at our first meeting on Tuesday, October 5th at 5pm via Zoom.
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El VAC (Values to Action Committee) es un grupo de padres, maestros y el Sr. Atkins, que trabajan para garantizar que las decisiones tomadas en Stedman reflejen nuestros valores. Desde las discusiones sobre presupuestos, personal y programación, hasta el código de vestimenta, la mascota y las comunicaciones escolares, nos guiamos por los valores de diversidad, inclusión, comunidad y equidad para asesorar a la escuela. Este importante trabajo impulsa el cambio, y sabemos que las decisiones más efectivas las toma un grupo diverso y representativo de padres. Por lo tanto, actualmente estamos buscando padres de color y padres de estudiantes en nuestras aulas de inglés para asegurarnos de que un grupo representativo de personas participe en estas decisiones. Únase a nosotros en nuestra primera reunión el martes 5 de octubre a las 5 pm a través de Zoom.
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Nights For Knights
Directly following the Fall Festival
All 2nd – 5th grade students are invited to attend the Nights 4 Knights (N4K) Kick-off, from 6:00 pm-9:00 pm on Friday. To sign your child/ren up to attend the opening of Night 4 Knights RSVP here.
Nights 4 Knights is an attendance incentive program for caregivers and/or parents. When your child meets or exceeds the attendance goal during each timeframe, you get a night off! Just drop your Stedman Knight at the school and we will provide the rest! For more information on Nights 4 Knights Click Here.
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Todos los estudiantes de 2do a 5to grado están invitados a asistir al Kick-off de Nights 4 Knights (N4K), de 6:00 pm a 9:00 pm el viernes. Para inscribir a sus hijos para que asistan a la inauguración de Night 4 Knights RSVP aquí.
Nights 4 Knights es un programa de incentivos de asistencia para cuidadores y / o padres. Cuando su hijo alcanza o supera la meta de asistencia durante cada período de tiempo, ¡usted tiene una noche libre! ¡Simplemente deje a su Stedman Knight en la escuela y nosotros le proporcionaremos el resto! Para obtener más información sobre Nights 4 Knights, haga clic aquí. |
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Update From Discovery Link |
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Discovery Link Families: Due to the labor shortage, Discovery Link has not secured a full-time staffing position for our ECE families. They were able to find a short-term solution to provide ECE services through Thursday, October 14th here at Stedman. Unfortunately, after that, ECE Families utilizing Discovery Link will not have programming until a full time staff member can be hired. If you know anyone interested in this position, PLEASE direct them to this Job Posting. If you apply, please specify that you would like to work at the Stedman site. Many sites across DPS are unfortunately in the same situation.
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Familias de Discovery Link: Debido a la escasez de mano de obra, Discovery Link no ha asegurado un puesto de personal de tiempo completo para nuestras familias de ECE. Pudieron encontrar una solución a corto plazo para brindar servicios de ECE hasta el jueves 14 de octubre aquí en Stedman. Desafortunadamente, después de eso, las familias de ECE que utilizan Discovery Link no tendrán programación hasta que se pueda contratar a un miembro del personal de tiempo completo. Si conoce a alguien interesado en este puesto, POR FAVOR diríjalo a este anuncio de empleo. Si aplica, especifique que le gustaría trabajar en el sitio de Stedman. Lamentablemente, muchos sitios de DPS se encuentran en la misma situación.
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Fall Festival: Volunteers Needed! |
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As long as we are able, we are planning to host Fall Festival on Friday, October 22nd from 4-6pm. This is a fun, annual community gathering (and fundraiser) where students can attend in costumes, play carnival games, eat tasty food, and spend time together! PTA will be reaching out for volunteers and support, please let them know if you are able to help out! (pta.stedman@gmail.com) OR please add your name to the volunteer list for the event!
Mientras podamos, estamos planeando organizar el Festival de Otoño el viernes 22 de octubre de 4 a 6 pm. ¡Esta es una reunión comunitaria anual divertida (y recaudación de fondos) donde los estudiantes pueden asistir disfrazados, jugar juegos de carnaval, comer comida sabrosa y pasar tiempo juntos! La PTA buscará voluntarios y apoyo. ¡Hágales saber si puede ayudar! (pta.stedman@gmail.com) ¡O agregue su nombre a la lista de voluntarios para el evento!
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Picking Children Up Early: As you know, the process for picking up children early is different during the pandemic. It now takes considerable time to call your children down and bring them out to you for a signature, which at the end of the day can be difficult when the office staff is extremely busy.
If you need to pick your child up early, please do so before 3:35pm, otherwise we ask that you wait until the bell at 3:55pm. This change will allow our small staff to continue supporting phone calls, classroom needs, and medical issues. If at all possible, please refrain from picking up your child(ren) between 3:35-3:55pm. Thank you for your understanding!
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Recoger a los niños temprano: como sabe, el proceso para recoger a los niños temprano es diferente durante la pandemia. Ahora se necesita un tiempo considerable para llamar a sus hijos y traerlos para que los firme, lo que al final del día puede ser difícil cuando el personal de la oficina está extremadamente ocupado.
Si necesita recoger a su hijo temprano, hágalo antes de las 3:35 pm, de lo contrario le pedimos que espere hasta que suene la campana a las 3:55 pm. Este cambio permitirá que nuestro pequeño personal continúe apoyando las llamadas telefónicas, las necesidades del salón de clases y los problemas médicos. Si es posible, absténgase de recoger a su (s) hijo (s) entre las 3: 35-3: 55pm. ¡Gracias por su comprensión!
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Healthy Food for Denver Kids |
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** INCLUSION CORNER **
As we all engage in the journey towards greater inclusion and equity, we will be providing resources each week here in "Inclusion Corner". We hope you find these useful as we continue to learn and grow together.
A medida que todos participamos en el viaje hacia una mayor inclusión y equidad, estaremos brindando recursos cada semana aquí en el "Rincón de la inclusión". Esperamos que los encuentre útiles a medida que continuamos aprendiendo y creciendo juntos.
This week's resource:
Our lives, our cultures, are composed of many overlapping stories. Novelist Chimamanda Adichie tells the story of how she found her authentic cultural voice -- and warns that if we hear only a single story about another person or country, we risk a critical misunderstanding.
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Mental Health Resources For Families of Color |
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Our Colorado based model of culturally-centered and responsive care promotes individual and communal resiliency. By crossing racial, ethnic, and cultural barriers we work more intentionally to connect and remove any bias that is prohibitive of the healing process of mental health care. This groundbreaking work has forged a portal of access for the community that is responsive, representative, trauma-informed, and delivered with compassion to advance mental health equity in communities of color.
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**Housing Assistance for Families and Staff**
Department of Housing Stability Emergency Rental Assistance Program- This program can assist households at risk of eviction due directly or indirectly to COVID-19 hardships. We can provide up to 15-months of rental arrears as well as relocation assistance including security deposit and application fee assistance. Any households with language/technology barriers may also call the Colorado Housing Connects hotline (1-844-926-6632) for assistance with their application. While this program only serves Denver residents, the State of Colorado is also running their own Emergency Rental Assistance Program which is serving counties throughout the state.
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We are working with a new vendor who is putting together a new school store for us! Stay tuned for more information on getting Spirit Gear!
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¡Estamos trabajando con un nuevo proveedor que está armando una nueva tienda escolar para nosotros! ¡Estén atentos para obtener más información sobre cómo obtener Spirit Gear!
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! |
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We are so grateful that our PTA has developed relationships with some local businesses who are now supporting our school community through a sponsorship! Please keep these amazing businesses in mind (and reach out to us if you know of other local businesses that might be interested in a sponsorship!).
¡Estamos muy agradecidos de que nuestra PTA haya desarrollado relaciones con algunas empresas locales que ahora están apoyando a nuestra comunidad escolar a través de un patrocinio! Tenga en cuenta estas increíbles empresas (y comuníquese con nosotros si conoce otras empresas locales que podrían estar interesadas en un patrocinio).
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LONGMONT DAIRY CAPS
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If you order from Longmont Dairy, save all your milk caps! Send them to our front office and we are able to turn them in for a donation.
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AMAZON SMILE
Do you shop on Amazon? An EASY way to help support our kids and teachers at Stedman is to link your AmazonSmile account to our charity, The Stedman Knights PTA. Click on the above image to be directed to our organizations link. Every purchase you make through smile.amazon.com sends a small portion of the purchase to our school! The money raised goes to supporting our students and the important work being done at Stedman!
Remind your family and friends to link to our school as well!
¿Tienda en Amazon? Una manera fácil de ayudar a mantener a nuestros niños y maestros en Stedman es vincular su cuenta AmazonSmile de nuestra caridad, “Stedman Knights PTA.” Haga clic en la imagen de arriba para dirigirse a nuestras organizaciones enlace. Cada compra que hagas a través smile.amazon.com envía una pequeña porción de la compra a nuestra escuela! El dinero recaudado se destina a apoyar a nuestros estudiantes y la importante labor que se realiza en Stedman!
Recordar su familia y amigos para enlazar a nuestra escuela, también!
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King Soopers
Did you know that you can link your King Soopers account to Stedman and help us raise money without spending any extra dollars? It's so easy!
How To Use the King Soopers/ City Market Community Rewards Program:
Step 2: Sign in to your account (or create a new account with your email and King Soopers card #)
Step 3: Search for Stedman Knights PTA (NPO # -- XK374)
Step 4: Select Enroll
Congrats, you have successfully enrolled in the Community Rewards program and 5% of your purchases will support Stedman Elementary!!
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¿Sabía que puede vincular su cuenta de King Soopers a Stedman y ayudarnos a recaudar dinero sin gastar dólares adicionales? ¡Es tan fácil!
Cómo utilizar el programa de recompensas de la comunidad de King Soopers / City Market:
Paso 1: vaya al sitio web: https://www.kingsoopers.com/account/communityrewards/
Paso 2: inicie sesión en su cuenta (o cree una nueva cuenta con su correo electrónico y número de tarjeta King Soopers)
Paso 3: Busque la PTA de Stedman Knights (NPO # - XK374)
Paso 4: seleccione Inscribirse
¡Felicidades, se inscribió con éxito en el programa Community Rewards y el 5% de sus compras apoyarán a la escuela primaria Stedman!
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Meet HUD basic eligibility requirements: not a registered sex offender and/or not convicted of methamphetamine manufacture or production on public housing premises.
If anyone asks you for money to put in an application for a Denver Housing Authority/HUD housing voucher, they are attempting to commit fraud. DO NOT give them money to receive an application.
If your lottery number is selected, the Denver Housing Authority will send you an application.
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If your child's Chromebook is damaged or missing, here is the protocol and fee structure from last year:
As a reminder, there is a cost associated with damaged or lost devices (please see below).
HOW TO REPORT A LOST OR DAMAGED DEVICE:
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Complete Stedman’s Technology Support Form to report a lost or damaged device
- Email Jerri Succo (jerri_succo@dpsk12.org), Stedman’s STR outlining the technology issue. Jerri will communicate the appropriate steps to either repair or replace the device. As a reminder, there is a cost associated with damaged or lost devices (please see below).
- Jerri will connect you with Kait Parsons (kaitlin_parsons@dpsk12.org), Stedman’s secretary, and she will assist guardian’s with payment if there is a cost associated with replacing or repairing your device.
- Kait will coordinate a time to either pick up your repaired or new device.
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Virtual Library
Did you know that your student has access to tens of thousands of books and audiobooks online? This is an incredible tool that your student and family can use to read as many books as you could possibly want. Don't miss out on this resource! (You can also add the Denver Public Library to your profile to access even more titles)
To learn how to use this app, please watch the video below. (English & Spanish options below)
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¿Sabía que su estudiante tiene acceso a decenas de miles de libros y audiolibros en línea? Esta es una herramienta increíble que su estudiante y su familia pueden usar para leer todos los libros que desee. ¡No se pierda este recurso! (También puede agregar la Biblioteca Pública de Denver a su perfil para acceder a más títulos)
Para aprender a usar esta aplicación, vea el video a continuación. (Opciones en inglés y español a continuación)
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Clothes To Kids of Denver (CTKD) provides FREE clothing to children and youth who are in need or in crisis. To shop, students must live in Metro Denver, be age 3 - 21 and be enrolled in school (remote or in-person) or working toward a GED.
Our wardrobe includes 5 outfits, 1 coat, 1 pair of shoes, 1 bra (optional) and 5 pairs each of new underwear and new socks. Students are invited to select clothing in a welcoming, store-like setting or can order a wardrobe for contactless curbside pick-up.
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We are very excited to have in person shoppers in our store and are taking extra precautions to protect the health and safety of our visitors, volunteers and staff.
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For families who would prefer a contactless option, we are continuing to offer wardrobes via Curbside Service. This option enables parents and caregivers to request a wardrobe for any student in need, and our staff will shop on their behalf.
Families wishing to shop in person or request a wardrobe for pick-up should call us at 720-379-4630 or email us at appointment@clothestokidsdenver.org for an appointment. Up-to-date phone hours are on the Shop With Us page of our website.
No Referral Required! No matter how families choose to shop, we have temporarily loosened our referral requirements and are providing wardrobes to anyone who says the young people in their households are in need of our services, no questions asked.
Hours of Operation:
Tuesdays - Fridays 9:00 - 4:00
Saturdays 9:00 - 3:00
Sundays & Mondays Closed
Donations Accepted:
Fridays & Saturdays 9:00 - 3:00
We are now accepting clothing and shoe donations on Fridays and Saturdays only between 9:00 and 3:00. We are in need of the basic wardrobe staples (shorts, pants, tops, shoes, etc.). We still cannot accept "extras" at this time.
Donating is Easy!
Gather your clean and ready-to-wear items. Check our updated Donation Guidelines for ideas. Please sort items by category (girls, boys, young women, young men and shoes) to save time at drop-off.
· When you arrive, pull into our loading zone and wait in your car until any staff members or other donors are at a safe distance.
· Empty your donations into one of our rolling bins located outside of our door.
· Please do not leave donations inside of plastic bags. Place your donations in our bins and take your bags with you to reuse.
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