**Friday, November 10: NO SCHOOL (Stedman Day)

**November 13-17: Book Fair

**Thursday, November 16, 6pm: 2nd Grade Musical Performance

**Thursday, November 16: DPS Thanksgiving Lunch

**November 20-24: Thanksgiving Break (No School)

**Thursday, November 30: Stay, Play, & Cleanup Day

**Tuesday, December 5, 5:30pm: VAC Meeting

**Wednesday, December 6, 6pm: PTA Meeting

**December 6 & 7: Balarat (5th Grade)!

(The Stedman Calendar can always be viewed HERE)

Stedman News!

Each week we'll share a glimpse into the school and what we're up to along with important updates and information from Principal Atkins. Don't miss it!

Cada semana compartiremos un vistazo a la escuela y lo que estamos haciendo junto con actualizaciones e información importantes del director Atkins. ¡No te lo pierdas!

BOOK FAIR INFORMATION*

If you can't make it in person, please shop our online Fair at: tinyurl.com/stedmanbooks (open Nov 13-Nov 26)!

Si no puede asistir en persona, compre en nuestra feria en línea en: tinyurl.com/stedmanbooks (abierta del 13 al 26 de noviembre).

Special Note About This Year's Book Fair

It's that time of year! Our annual book fair is upon us, and we know it's one of the student's favorite events at school. This year, however, we know that the company we have historically used has made some poor choices in order to continue serving schools across the country. Scholastic announced that they would allow schools the option of "opting out" of Diverse Voices. (As you know, we always order extra books from authors of color and books in the Spanish language and of course opted in this year). Making the exposure and access to different voices and experiences a choice, certainly did not sit well with us. While we are uncomfortable with their decision to allow schools to opt out, we have had the Fair scheduled for nearly a year and decided to continue supporting authors of color by not canceling and allowing our students a chance to purchase their books. We are in the process of looking at different opportunities for future Book Fairs.

One benefit to using Scholastic has always been our ability to purchase free books for students and our class libraries. We will continue to use the funds raised to support a free book for every student, and we will make sure these books come from the "diverse voices" collection. Scholastic is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, so we want to acknowledge that many authors of color are published and distributed by Scholastic. We also do not want to impact these authors by canceling the Fair. Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to see you at the Fair this week!

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¡Es esa época del año! Nuestra feria anual del libro ya está aquí y sabemos que es uno de los eventos favoritos de los estudiantes en la escuela. Este año, sin embargo, sabemos que la empresa que hemos utilizado históricamente ha tomado algunas malas decisiones para seguir prestando servicios a escuelas de todo el país. Scholastic anunció que permitirían a las escuelas la opción de "excluirse" de Diverse Voices. (Como saben, siempre ordenamos libros adicionales de autores de color y libros en español y, por supuesto, optamos por este año). Hacer que la exposición y el acceso a diferentes voces y experiencias sea una elección, ciertamente no nos sentó bien. Si bien nos sentimos incómodos con su decisión de permitir que las escuelas opten por no participar, teníamos la Feria programada para casi un año y decidimos continuar apoyando a los autores de color al no cancelar y permitir que nuestros estudiantes tengan la oportunidad de comprar sus libros. Estamos en el proceso de buscar diferentes oportunidades para futuras Ferias del Libro.

Un beneficio de usar Scholastic siempre ha sido nuestra capacidad de comprar libros gratuitos para los estudiantes y las bibliotecas de nuestras clases. Continuaremos utilizando los fondos recaudados para financiar un libro gratuito para cada estudiante y nos aseguraremos de que estos libros provengan de la colección "diverse voices". Scholastic es la editorial y distribuidora de libros infantiles más grande del mundo, por lo que queremos reconocer que Scholastic publica y distribuye a muchos autores de color. Tampoco queremos impactar a estos autores cancelando la Feria. ¡Gracias por su comprensión y esperamos verlos en la Feria esta semana!

KINDERGARTEN FUN AT THE MUSEUM!

Veterans Day

We know there are many veterans in our community whether parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins... each and every one of you are appreciated for your service. We also send a shout out to our very own Mr. Moore! Thank you all for what you've done, and we honor you this Veterans Day.

Sabemos que hay muchos veteranos en nuestra comunidad, ya sean padres, abuelos, tías, tíos, primos... todos y cada uno de ustedes son apreciados por su servicio. ¡También enviamos un saludo a nuestro propio Sr. Moore! Gracias a todos por lo que han hecho y los honramos en este Día de los Veteranos.

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.

NOVEMBER IS NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

National Native American Heritage Month is celebrated each year in November. It is a time to celebrate the traditions, languages and stories of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and affiliated Island communities and ensure their rich histories and contributions continue to thrive with each passing generation. This November and every month, we celebrate the culture and heritage of these remarkable Americans who deeply enrich the quality and character of our Nation. We celebrate Indian Country with its remarkable diversity of Indigenous and Alaska Native cultures and peoples.

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Dive in with your family and children by checking out some excellent articles and resources here or by watching this PBS Kids video here.

Several years ago, we collaborated on a Land Acknowledgement for the Stedman website. Did you know that if you text 907-312-5085 with your zip code, you will receive a response with the Indigenous lands you are on? In the area of 80207 -where Stedman is- you are on Arapaho, Cheyenne, Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute), and Očhéthi Šakówiŋ land. More info: land.codeforanchorage.org.

Learn about Land Acknowledgement, Traditional Lands, and Treaties

Do you know what a land acknowledgement is, why it is important and how to incorporate the practice into your own life? The Native Governance Center shares this handy Guide to Indigenous Land Acknowledgement..

If you’re unsure about the Indigenous Peoples land you are living on, you can search your location using Native Land, a growing database that documents traditional territories, languages, and treaties worldwide. This resource is also available as an app for your phone or tablet.

Other resources include Tribal Nations Maps, a source of hard copy maps that identify the traditional lands of Tribes in North and South America and the Caribbean, and the Smithsonian’s digital archive of treaties made between the United States and Indigenous Tribes.

More stories and videos you can share with your children:

• We are Water Protectors
• Native American History for Kids | An insightful look into the history of the Native Americans
• “We Are Grateful - Otsaliheliga” by Traci Sorell

Honor Indigenous Stories

In addition to deepening your knowledge and awareness, it’s important to incorporate more Indigenous voices into your life, too.

Native Journalism and Publications

First Nations Development Institute: 10 Featured Books for 2020

Book Marks Reviews: 12 Books by Indigenous Writers

Buzzfeed News: 14 Contemporary Books by Native American Authors

Electric Literature: Decolonize Your Bookshelf with these Books by Native American Writers

Open Education Database: 20 Native American Authors You Need to Read

Sea Howl Bookshop: Indigenous Authors & History

Tribal Maps: Children's Books by School Age Level

Native American Journalism Association

Indian Country Today

Powwows.com

Native News Online

Podcasts

Indian & Cowboy

All My Relations

NDN Collective Podcasts

The Native Seed Pod

Coffee & Quaq

Red Nation Podcast

Decolonize Thanksgiving

Articles to read about decolonizing Thanksgiving:

• As A Native American, Here’s What I Want My Fellow Americans To Know About Thanksgiving by Corinne Rice, Mohawk and Lakota Journalist
• The First Thanksgiving: Separating Myth From Fact by Ruth Hopkins, Dakota and Lakota writer at Tean Vogue
• Decolonizing Thanksgiving and Reviving Indigenous Relationships to Food by NDN Collective
• The Thanksgiving Tale We Tell Is a Harmful Lie. As a Native American, I’ve Found a Better Way to Celebrate the Holiday by Sean Sherman, the ‘Sioux Chef’ Honor Indigenous Stories

PTA Fundraiser

Basketball

Congratulations to our Stedman Basketball Team who beat Bromwell again last night! Go Stedman!!

¡Felicitaciones a nuestro equipo de baloncesto Stedman que venció a Bromwell nuevamente anoche! ¡¡Vaya Stedman!!

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DPS DISCOUNT DAYS

DPS Discount Days are back! We wanted to share more discount offers with your families, students and staff. Please see the information below for an upcoming production at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA):

Join us in supporting the production of A Little Night Music at the Wolf Theatre from now until October 8, 2023! Use discount code DPSFUND to receive 15% off tickets in select seating locations. $5 from each ticket sold will be donated back to the DPS Foundation! Buy your tickets today: Tickets & Events - Denver Center for the Performing Arts.

You can also visit https://dpsfoundation.org/offers/ for more information on these discounts and other special offers. Any help you can provide in distributing these opportunities would be greatly appreciated.

INFORMATION FROM PTA

We are launching a new fundraiser this year! We are encouraging everyone to make a monthly donation of what you can give instead of a one time giving in the Spring. By the end of the year, we will still meet our goal through your donation! Click the link or scan the QR to get started. https://app.memberhub.gives/stedman

¡Estamos lanzando una nueva recaudación de fondos este año! Animamos a todos a hacer una donación mensual de lo que puedan dar en lugar de una donación única en la primavera. ¡Para fin de año, aún lograremos nuestro objetivo a través de su donación! Haga clic en el enlace o escanee el QR para comenzar.  https://app.memberhub.gives/stedman

THANK YOU SPONSORS

If you or someone you know is interested in sponsoring Stedman, please reach out to pta.stedman@gmail.com.