Updates For Our Community

Important Dates For Your Calendar

• Tuesday, January 10- ECE Field Trip to the Western Stock Show
• Monday, January 16 - No School MLK, Jr. Day
• Tuesday, January 17- MLK Marade K-2 students
• Monday, February 20 - No School President's Day

Hallett Calendar for 2022/2023

2023-2024 School Year Bell Schedule

Next school year, 2023-2024, Hallett Academy's bell schedule will be 7:30am - 2:30pm. Read below for our fast five reasons this new schedule is a positive change!

SchoolChoice Round 1

SchoolChoice is coming up and this year, round 1 is taking place January 13th-February 15th. Please be sure to let us know if you have questions about this process. If you need any support throughout this process please reach out at any time at 720-424-6070.

Please tell your neighbors and friends about Hallett and the wonderful things happening here!

Chopper Topper Dentistry

Chopper Topper is a totally free dental sealant program offered to our school through Kids in Need of Dentistry. They will be here at Hallett next week starting Monday the 9th and will be here a few days, depending on how many of our students sign up. All 1st through 4th grade students should have received a consent form in their folders/backpacks. If you need a consent form, please contact the nurse, Amanda, at 720-424-6076. Consents filled out last year are still valid, so if your child received this service last year, they may have it again, but, to be safe, it would be best to fill out a new consent. You can visit the Chopper Topper website at https://kindsmiles.org/chopper-topper/ for valuable information explaining the procedure. It has great videos geared toward children. For any questions, please call Amanda at 720-424-607.

DPS Weather Delay Process

This is a reminder that all schools (regardless of start time) will be delayed by two hours if a Weather Delay is called by the district. We are committed to informing families about school closures or delays as early as possible – with the goal to make the call by 5 a.m.

The decision to delay or close will be made by the superintendent. That decision is based on expected accumulation of snow, the size of the storm and its duration. The superintendent, transportation director and other district officials assess local & national weather projections and an independent weather service. Leaders also confer with City of Denver plowing schedules, CDOT and neighboring school districts before making the call.

When inclement weather reaches the metro area, members of the DPS Department of Safety and Facility Management teams visit sites checking on the impact of the weather in and around our schools. That information is shared with DPS leadership and is used in the decision-making process.

You can read more on the DPS website about weather delays by clicking here.

We're So Glad You're Here

We know that students who attend school regularly experience greater academic success than students who do not have regular attendance. At Hallett we celebrate students who have excellent attendance by acknowledging them during community circle, going on field trips to Skate City at the end of each trimester, and providing an age-appropriate movie and snacks for our youngest learners. Students who meet our goal of 95% attendance (which means that students miss 1 day or less a month or are tardy less than 3 days a month) are eligible to participate in our celebratory activities.

Students who are absent 3 days or less, or tardy 9 days or less from December 1- February 24 will be eligible to participate in our celebratory activities.

We want your chid(ren) here at school everyday ready to learn, and when they are we will celebrate them!

Early Release and No School Schedule

Resources

Food

• Hunger Free Colorado food resource hotline can be reached by calling 1-855-855-4626. Go to Denver.gov Food Pantry List HERE
• Denver City Inner Parish Food Box Delivery: Sign up here Available for residents in eligible zip codes (see website) Eligibility: No restrictions Registration: Call or Walk in 1212 Mariposa Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 629-0636
• YMCA Beyond Hunger – SW YMCAThe YMCA Beyond Hunger program will include bags filled with a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, proteins, dairy, and grains to help your family in a time of need. Reservations become available 7 days prior to the scheduled distribution date. REGISTER HERE or for more information or contact the Southwest YMCA at (720)524-2759. Please select a date and 15 minute timeslot below to reserve a bag. Families are limited to a maximum of 2 bags each week. *Southwest YMCA, 5181 W Kenyon Ave, Denver, CO 80236. Every Thursday from 4 pm – 6 pm. Quantities are limited.
• Denver Rescue Mission Service GuideClick here Eligibility: No restrictions 2222 Lawrence St, Denver, CO 80205 (303) 313-2456 (Holiday Hotline)
• Mile High Behavioral Health Meals: Click here Eligibility: No restrictions 13387 E 19th Pl, Aurora, CO 80045 (303) 343-7808
• Christmas Food Boxes Community Ministry: Click here Eligibility: Must reside in eligible zip codes Application: Walk-ins only 1755 S Zuni St, Denver, CO, 80223 (303) 935-3428

Clothes

• Clothes to Kids of Denver: Students 3 – 21 yrs in Denver): Website here 2890 S. Colorado Blvd. Suite M-3, Denver, CO 80222 720-379-4630 Eligibility: Students must be considered in need of assistance by:
• a) Their family is in crisis (due to job loss, disaster, poverty, homelessness or displacement); 
• b) Their family is experiencing economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic; 
• c) They are refugees and asylum seekers; 
• d)They are eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch (FRL) at school; 
• e) They are in kinship or foster care.; and/or 
• f) They are receiving services from a school, school district, human service agency, shelter, hospital, clinic or place of worship.*Contact Sabin Counseling team for referral – rachel_kerstiens@dpsk12.org or serena_mathes@dpsk12.org
• Birthline, Inc. of Colorado call:(303) 832-2858 Address – 2346 Gilpin St
• Broadway Assistance Center (BAC)call: (303) 893-4108 Address of clothing closet – 1212 Mariposa St Denver, CO 80204
• Rising Star Missionary Baptist Call: (303) 752-0546 1500 South Dayton Street Denver, Colorado 80247
• Sharing and Caring Ministries Call: (303) 295-2102 3739 Downing St. Denver, CO, 80205
• Dress for Success Denver: call: (303) 832-1889 Address is 2425 S. Colorado Boulevard, #200 Denver, Colorado 80222: If you are looking for a job, or starting a new one, every Dress for Success client in the Denver region receives one suit for a job interview. If you get the job, additional work clothes may be offered.
• Jefferson Center Clothing Resource List Click here

Opportunities in Community

Job Fairs & Upcoming Hiring Events

KSA Career Fair

January 9 | 1:00pm to 3:00pm | IN PERSON | 315 N 11th Ave, Bldg B, Greeley, CO 80631

You are a desirable employee! You bring your work knowledge and the ability to learn more; your excellent skills, including communication, teamwork, and problem-solving; your positive attitude and flexibility. Market all the wonderful things you offer on job-winning applications and resumes as well as during job interviews.Sign up through your Connecting Colorado account or by calling 970-400-6791.

Learn more

Hiring Event - FedEx Ground

January 12 | 1:00pm to 3:00pm | IN PERSON | 6974 S. Lima, Centennial, CO 80112

FedEx Ground is hiring for multiple positions and locations! Come meet the recruiters and learn more about available opportunities. Positions pay $21.50 per hour to start, depending on positions and locations.

Learn more

JobNewsUSA.com Denver Job Fair

January 25 | 10:00am to 2:00pm | IN PERSON | The Summit Event Center

GET HIRED! Your next career opportunity is right around the corner at the Denver Job Fair! Whether you're looking for an entry-level position or a more experienced management job, this hiring event will have something for you. On-the-spot interviews and job offers will be made! Click below to register online.

Learn more

Denver Career Fair

February 2 | 12:00pm to 3:00pm | IN PERSON | Embassy Suites - 4444 Havana St., Denver, 80239

Find a career at our free Denver Career Fair. It is a must attend. Meet with top hiring recruiting companies in Denver. Whether you're just starting out or deep into a sustained career path - the Denver career fair is a great way to get a feel for what comes next. Our hiring events are excellent networking opportunities that offer chance to move into a new industry or position. This event is free for all career and job seekers and walk-ins are welcome!

Learn more

News From PHNEE

Park Hill Neighbors for Equity in Education invites you to a special EdEquity Corner to discuss declining enrollment. Given the extraordinary circumstances around the recent vote of the school board not to close any schools, we have decided to host an EdEquity Corner on December 14 about where the district should go from here. Prior to the board vote on the closure recommendations, we submitted this letter to the entire board outlining broad policy issues we believe have led to the problem of small schools and that we hope will be reconsidered.. We have since had responses from members expressing their interest in discussing these matters further. 

PLEASE JOIN US on December 14 at 7:00 for this free, virtual event. 

We will discuss how to best advocate for our Park Hill schools and all schools as the district continues to grapple with declining enrollment. Register here! To read the December PHNEE newsletter, click here.

Double Up Food Bucks!

The Kroger Family of Companies is committed to community engagement, positive social impact and charitable giving at the national and local levels. Every community is unique, but our common goal is to partner with the neighborhoods we serve and help the people there live healthier lives.

One of the ways in which we do this is through our King Soopers Community Rewards program. This program makes fundraising easy by donating to local organizations based on the shopping you do every day. Once you link your Card to an organization, all you have to do is shop at King Soopers and swipe your Shopper’s Card. Here’s how it works:

1. Create a digital account.

A digital account is needed to participate in King Soopers Community Rewards. If you already have a digital account, simply link your Shopper’s Card to your account so that all transactions apply toward the organization you choose.

2. Link your Card to an organization.

Selecting the organization that you wish to support is as simple as updating the King Soopers Community Rewards selection on your account.

1. Sign in to your account.

2. Search for your organization here.

3. Enter the name the organization you wish to support.

4. Select the appropriate organization from the list and click “Save”.

Your selected organization will also display in the King Soopers Community Rewards section of your account.

3. Your organization earns.

Any transactions moving forward using the Shopper’s Card number associated with your digital account will be applied to the program, at no added cost to you. King Soopers donates annually to participating organizations based on your percentage of spending as it relates to the total spending associated with all participating King Soopers Community Rewards organizations.

If you have any questions, please contact our Customer Service Center.

Middle School Tours

It's that time of year! Our 5th Grade Families will begin touring Middle Schools, and McAuliffe is staring their tours soon. Families can sign up for a tour here. We will share information from other schools as it comes in!

Leave us a Review!

As we continue to grow our enrollment and spread the word about Hallett, we'd love for you to leave us a glowing review on either Google, Facebook, or GreatSchools. Thank you!

RESOURCES FOR MENTAL HEALTH

Suicide and Depression Hotlines and Websites

***The following are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24 hour English and Spanish 1-800-273-8255
• www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
• Colorado Crisis Services 1-844-493-8255
• www.coloradocrisisservices.org
• Safe2Tell 1-877-542-7233
• www.safe2tell.org
• Crisis Text Line
• Text “HOME” to 74174
• Trevor Project for LGBTQ youth that are suicidal
• 1-866-488-7386
• Text “START” to 678678
• www.thetrevorproject.org

Mental Health Agencies (Therapy/Counseling)

• Mental Health Center of Denver 303-504-6500
• Maria Droste Counseling Center 303-756-9052
• Catholic Charities 303-742-0828 www.ccdenver.org
• Aurora Mental Health 303-617-2300 https://www.aumhc.org/
• CU Denver Student and Community Counseling Center 303-315-7270
• https://www.ucdenver.edu/counseling-center/community-members

DPS Community Resources:

• DPS FACE centers https://equity.dpsk12.org/family-resources/
• Denver Health School based health centers
• https://www.denverhealth.org/services/school-based-health-centers/locations

Hallett Academy Mental Health Staff

• Brittany Talvy, School Psychologist brittany_talvy@dpsk12.net or 720-424-6099 (Monday thru Friday)
• Barbara Robinson, School Social Worker barbara_robinson@dpsk12.net or 720-424-3236 (Monday and Friday Only)

Please contact us with any additional questions or concerns 

Mental Health Support for Colorado Youth 

I Matter provides up to 3 free behavioral health sessions for youth in Colorado. Visit I Matter.com for more information.

“Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen"

Brené Brown

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