2300 S. St. Paul St., Denver, CO 80210
720-424-3410
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Pay it Forward: Contribute to our Caring Community!
Dear UPark Families,
Join us in donating Target gift cards to the annual UPark Pay it Forward seasonal giving program to support UPark community members! Families receiving the gift cards appreciate the opportunity to shop for their children, and it is easy for donors to participate!
If you would like to participate in the Pay it Forward program, we ask that you do so by purchasing a gift card to Target in an amount that is comfortable for you and your family. If that amount is over $25, we ask that the additional amount be put on separate cards for ease of distribution (For example: If you would like to donate $50, purchase 2 gift cards with $25 on each card). You can purchase cards in one of two ways:
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Purchase Target gift cards online and email card details to alexis_matter@dpsk12.org. *If you send a gift card via email, please call or email the main office to confirm receipt of your gift card at alexis_matter@dpsk12.org or 720-424-3410.
- Purchase physical Target gift cards and drop off at the UPark main office by ringing the bell at the main entrance.
The deadline to turn in donated gift cards is Monday, December 12th.
Thank you in advance for giving what you can. Your generosity will make this season brighter, and bring joy to others in our UPark community!
If your family would benefit from receiving gift cards this year please fill out this Google Form or call the main office at 720-424-3410. Please let us know no later than December 12th. We will then be in touch to discuss gift card distribution.
*Target often has their gift card deal the first or second weekend in December. Check out their website this weekend to potentially save 10% on Target gift cards!
May you and your loved ones share a warm and wonderful holiday season!
Please also check out these resources available throughout the city and county of Denver for families who may require additional support. Please see a list of resources, as well as links to their websites and further information below.
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Eric Atonna
UPark Principal, Team UPark
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Winter Enrichment Registration is Open
Fall Enrichments End Next Week (12/6-12/9)
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Fall Enrichment Ends Soon!
The current enrichment session will end next week (12/5-12/9). There are a couple that end earlier so please review your enrichment confirmation email from the beginning of the session or check last sessions enrichment brochure here.
Winter Enrichment
Winter Session Begins AFTER Winter Break
Our Winter Enrichment Session is just around the corner and we are happy to share the 2023 Winter Brochure with all of you! Registration will be from November 21st at 6am until December 8th at 10pm. Please ensure you are updating your student’s profile with all important information, phone numbers and grade level.
For information on how to register, please read this document (English and Spanish) in full.
Limited Scholarship are available. Please reach out to the UPark office at 720-424-3410 or email Joie Cohen at joie_cohen@dpsk12.org if you would like to request one.
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Yearbook Cover Artwork Submissions Wanted! Deadline Friday! |
Calling all 3rd, 4th & 5th graders: Your artwork could be on the cover of the upcoming yearbook!
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Artwork Guidelines: Submission forms will be coming home in owl folders, or you may download the form here and print it at home. The design can be black and white or color. For inspiration, think owls, core values, friendship, reading, math, science, or anything else that makes UPark such an awesome school.
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Artwork Submission: Please return the completed artwork to your teacher or the front office. The deadline to enter is December 2nd.
The winning artist will be notified the week of Dec. 5th and will receive a free copy of the yearbook with their design on the cover, as well as their picture on the inside. Good luck! We can’t wait to see your ideas.
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Kindergarten and 1st Grade Art Show and Performances |
All Kindergarten and 1st Grade Students and Families, please join us on Thursday, December 8th in the hallway outside the gym for a visual arts show and in the auditorium for our dance performances and The Big Chill musical! The live auditorium performance schedule will be as follows:
5:00-5:30 p.m. Ms. Cardenas' and Ms. Bohcali's Classes
5:45-6:15 p.m. Ms. Laurent's and Ms. Gutierrez's Classes
6:30-7:00 p.m. Ms. Gilmore's and Ms. Hale's Classes
(Ms. Morof's students will appear with whichever Kindergarten or 1st Grade class they attend Specials with during the school day.)
Please stay tuned for more specifics to be communicated by your student's homeroom teacher. We can't wait to see you all on December 8th and we appreciate your support of arts education at UPark!
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Restaurant Night at Birdcall! |
We’re heading to Birdcall on Tuesday, December 6th! All day long, at all three locations, Birdcall will be donating 35% back from all orders placed with our promo code: upe1206. The code can be used for orders made online for curbside or in-store pick-up, as well as at the in-store kiosks. Just be sure you enter it into the promo code section before completing the order. If you’d rather use the drive-thru, mention the code to your server first before placing your order! The more great food you order, the more we will raise, so be sure to spread the word, and order up!
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Drop-off and Pick-up Safety Protocols |
Please remember that the safety of our students and staff are top priority at UPark. The following guidelines are intended to reduce traffic safety issues and keep our students, staff and family members healthy and safe.
- No student drop off or pick up in the staff parking lot! This poses a huge safety concern with cars backing up during busy times on our school grounds.
- When coming to school from the Iliff side of the building, walk on the sidewalk on the West side of the staff parking lot, not through the parking lot.
- Do not park in the staff parking lot at any time. Teachers are having to park on the street due to community members parking in the lot.
- Please utilize the Kiss and Go lane to streamline student arrival and keep people safe.
- Do not cut out of the Kiss and Go lane before or after dropping students off as this can and has created traffic congestion and car accidents.
- Try to avoid driving South down St. Paul Street during arrival to minimize traffic congestion.
- Use crosswalks when crossing any street around the school building
In addition, please send your student to school with weather appropriate clothing during cold months. Coats, hats and gloves are helpful for outside recess and snow boots can keep feet dry and warm when there is snow or slush on the ground. On snowy days, send students with an easy pair of shoes to change into after being outside.
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Holiday Cards and Gifts from Minted |
Order holiday cards and gifts from Minted! You save 20% and Minted donates 15% to UPark! Code: FUNDRAISEUPESDENVER is valid year round! |
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Prospective Family School Tours |
Our amazing PTA has begun giving prospective families tours of UPark. If you have friends or neighbors that are looking for an outstanding school for their kiddos let them know about our school tours. See the dates below and visit the UPark Tour webpage for more details.
- Tuesday, December 13th at 9am and 2pm
- Tuesday, January 17th at 9am and 2pm
- Thursday, January 19th at 9am and 2pm
- Tuesday, January 24th at 9am and 2pm
- OPEN HOUSE Saturday, January 28th 10am-noon
- Monday, February 13th at 9am
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Get Your UPark Spirit Gear! |
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University Park Elementary Calendar
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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.
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Looking Ahead
December 6: Restaurant Night
December 6: Winter Band Concert
December 8: Kindergarten/1st Grade Art Show and Performances
December 12: Pay it Forward Gift Card Donation Deadline
December 13: School Tours
December 13: CSC Meeting
December 13: PTA Meeting
December 19-30: NO SCHOOL-Winter Break
January 2-3: NO SCHOOL-Winter Break
January 16: NO SCHOOL-MLK Day
January 17: School Tours
January 19: School Tours
January 24: School Tours
January 28: School Tours-Open House
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