2300 S. St. Paul St., Denver, CO 80210
720-424-3410
REMINDERS
Enrichments: End Friday, May 26th. There will be no before and after school enrichment classes the last week of school, May 30th-June 2nd.

Monday, May 29: There is no school for the Memorial Day holiday.

June 2nd Dismissal: All students will be dismissed at 12:20 on the last day of school. Students will still eat lunch here. Bus Riders will take bus transportation home at 12:20. Please let us know if you will be picking up instead. Discovery Link will provide AM programming on June 2nd, but there will be no PM programming this day.
Principal
We want to welcome our 3 newly elected parent representatives to the UPark Collaborative School Committee (CSC)! Congratulations to Adam Butts, Adrienne Kendall and Cindy Chen who will be serving a 2 year term starting next school year. The CSC is an important committee that advises on crucial topics related to school budget, helps develop plans for our bond spending and building improvements as well as helps school connect with the community. We are so thankful to all of you that were nominated and to those of you that voted in the election as we implement this new process.

As we go into the last days of the school year we can't thank the UPark community enough for an incredible year of hard work, growth and ultimately loads of fun and celebration. We are so lucky to have such an incredibly supportive group of students, families and staff and are very excited for the upcoming year and the continued collaboration that makes our school such a fantastic community to be a part of!
Early Bird Online Registration for 2023-24 - EXTENDED THROUGH TOMORROW!
All families will be required to complete Online Registration before the start of next school year! Get yours done during the Early Bird window, which has been extended until TOMORROW!

Current DPS families – save time by updating your student’s information online! By completing this process using your Parent Portal account, you can quickly update all of your student's information before we leave for Summer break. You will be able to register during one of the widows listed below:
  • The “Early Bird” window, May 8-26
  • Regular window, July 30 - August 30
To register online, primary legal guardians of current DPS students must have an active DPS Parent Portal account. Visit myportal.dpsk12.org to complete Early Bird Online Registration.

For detailed instructions on how to complete the process click on the language below:

**New UPark families -- you will be able to complete the online registration during the regular window which will open in late July. Be on the lookout for information over the summer.**
PTA
Room Parent Sign-Up
We are looking for volunteers to serve as Room Parents for the 23-24 school year. The primary responsibility of our Room Parents is to share information from the PTA with classroom parents via weekly emails. You may also assist your classroom teacher with class events or volunteer coordination. Click here to signup! Room Parents will be assigned when class rosters are finalized late summer. 

Volunteer at UPark!The PTA is starting to put together committees for the 23-24 school year. Please fill out the volunteer interest form to tell us how you would like to be involved! Volunteering is a great way to meet more of the UPark community and contribute to making our school the special place that it is! (PTA membership is not required to participate, all are welcome!) 

Contact Kate Winn at uparkpta@gmail.com with questions about any of volunteer opportunities/committees or to share other ways you would like to be involved.
Help Revive the UPark Field!
Do you have an aerator, seed spreader, vehicle to pick up a rental aerator, or willingness to help?? The rainfall has our field looking better, but we still have some trouble spots to address. Our hope is to revive the field now so that it is full by Fall and doesn't become a mud pit in the winter. 

Please email uparkpta@gmail.com if you are able to help us out this weekend. We are targeting this Saturday (5/27) in the afternoon, but this last minute effort can be flexible depending on volunteer availability. PTA will provide pizza and beverages!
UPark Garden Volunteers Needed!
Our garden crew needs a little bit of help to finish planting the garden and clean up the weeds. Can you please come out and volunteer an hour this week at one of the times below?
  • Friday afternoon (3-5pm) 
  • Saturday morning (9-11am)

Click HERE to sign up. If you want to help but these times don't work for you, please email UPark parent, Ralitza at ralitza.arafin@gmail.com and she can coordinate something else.

Thank you for the support!
Calendar and Important Events
Click here for the 2023-24 DPS/UPark calendar. This calendar includes all DPS breaks, holidays and district planning days as well as UPark specific planning days for the upcoming school year. Please remember that the UPark school day will be from 8:50-3:50 starting next year. The earliest students will be able to be dropped off is 8:30am for breakfast or playground supervision.

June 2: Last Day of School - 12:20 dismissal for all students. Bus riders will be transported home at 12:20.
July 30 - August 30: Online Registration - Required for all families. Additional information here
Friday, August 4: Classroom Assignments and Supply Lists emailed out
Thursday, August 17: Teacher Meet and Greet and Supply Drop Off
Monday, August 21: First Day of School for 1st-5th Grades
Monday, August 21: Small Group Kindergarten Half-Day (Students will attend either Monday OR Tuesday to ensure a softer start for our youngest Wise Owls; You will be notified about the date your student will attend on Friday, August 4 when class lists are released)
Tuesday, August 22: Small Group Kindergarten Half-Day (Students will attend either Monday OR Tuesday to ensure a softer start for our youngest Wise Owls; You will be notified about the date your student will attend on Friday, August 4 when class lists are released)
Wednesday, August 23: First Full Day of School for Kindergarten
Monday, September 4: No School-Labor Day
Thursday, September 7: Bring Your Parent to School Night and Open House (formerly Back to School Night)

View all current UPark events on our website's calendar page here.
Spirit Fridays! 
Student Council will be hosting Spirit Fridays for the month of May! 

May 26th: Future Friday- dress as what you want to be when you grow up

 Thank you!
UPark Student Council 
Health Office Medications
Medications can start to be picked up today till 3:30 pm on June 2nd. All medications left after 3:30 pm on June 2nd will be destroyed per DPS protocol. If your student has scheduled medications or has needed inhalers/allergy medications this school year we recommend picking up the last week of school. Any non-essential or unused medications can be picked up at your convenience.
2023-24 School Year Transportation
The Transportation Opt-in Program is now live on the Parent Portal. If your student is eligible and you would like them to use DPS Transportation in the 2023-24 school year, please opt-in now. Click here for instructions on how to opt-in. Families have until Friday, June 16 to let us know if your eligible student will be using our services next school year. If you don’t opt-in by June 16, your student could experience a delay in service.

Note: McKinney-Vento, Special Education, Foster Care and newcomer students will not need to opt-in because they will automatically be routed for 2023-24 transportation service.
DPS Medicaid Department Supports
Denver Public Schools' Medicaid Department helps families apply for free or low-cost health insurance, including Health First Colorado (Medicaid) and CHP+ and SNAP food assistance. We offer one-on-one appointments at any DPS school site. Additionally, they assist families with re-enrollment and utilizing their benefits. If you or anyone you know needs assistance, please contact the DPS Outreach and Enrollment Specialists by calling 720-423-3661 or emailing outreach@dpsk12.org.
UPark Owl Ticket Students
Congratulations to this week's Owl Ticket students! They were recognized by their teachers for above and beyond positive behavior.
Owl Tickets are given to students for going above and beyond in one of our five core values: caring, cooperation, responsibility, respect and joy. Owl Tickets focus on the school's trait of the month, give students a chance to participate in the weekly "Owl Tickets" photo and will be posted on the "UPARK" letters in our main hallway.
University Park Elementary Calendar

To access additional calendar information click here or visit the calendar link on the University Park Website.
Thursday Extras

This is where you will find a list of flyers that DPS or approved organizations have asked we pass out to our community. Simply click on the flyer name to view in its entirety. Please ask our office staff if you need a paper copy.
Looking Ahead

May 26: Enrichment Ends
May 29: NO SCHOOL- Memorial Day
May 31: KG Picnic
May 31: 4th Grade Picnic

June 1: 2nd Grade Picnic
June 1: 5th Grade Continuation (6pm)
June 2: Kindergarten Bridging
June 2: Last Day of School-Half Day (12:20 Dismissal)