** Nov 18-Dec 9: Butter Braid Sales!
** Friday, November 19: No School
**November 19-26: No School (Thanksgiving Break)
** Wednesday, December 1, 6pm: PTA Meeting
** Tuesday, December 7, 5pm: VAC Meeting
** Friday, December 10, 1pm: Early Release
** Friday, December 10: Nights for Knights
**Wednesday, December 15: Restaurant Night (Dos Amigas)
**December 20 - January 3: No School (Winter Break)
(The Stedman Calendar can always be viewed HERE)
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Note From Principal Atkins
Families,
It was so fun to see the SPIRIT shared in the building this week as students participated in Spirit Week. I saw so many amazing and thoughtful outfits on display! It was a great way to lead us into our long Thanksgiving Break.
I enter this Break full of gratitude for our staff, our students, and our entire community. We all learn from each other, and we all grow together. I am thankful to each of you for being a part of this special space. Please remember that there is NO school tomorrow, so we will not see students again until Monday, November 29th.
I hope you have time to view this week's Stedman News - it brought a smile to my face, and I am sure it will to yours as well.
As the weather shifts, please remember to send your child with a winter jacket on chilly days. If you are in need of a jacket, please let us know so we can take care of that! Email alison_larson@dpsk12.org.
It's exciting to see so many students showing off their vaccine bandaids or stickers proudly! Be sure to see below for information on how to sign your 5+ year old child up for a COVID vaccine. We encourage everyone who is able to help us get out of this pandemic by protecting ourselves and others with a vaccine.
I hope this Break is full of rest, joy, gratitude, health, and fun. I love you all to life!
Michael Atkins
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Nota del Sr. Atkins
Familias
Fue muy divertido ver al SPIRIT compartido en el edificio esta semana mientras los estudiantes participaban en la Semana del Espíritu. ¡Vi tantos atuendos increíbles y pensados en exhibición! Fue una excelente manera de llevarnos a nuestro largo descanso de Acción de Gracias.
Entro en este descanso lleno de gratitud por nuestro personal, nuestros estudiantes y toda nuestra comunidad. Todos aprendemos unos de otros y todos crecemos juntos. Estoy agradecido con cada uno de ustedes por ser parte de este espacio especial. Por favor recuerde que NO hay clases mañana, así que no volveremos a ver a los estudiantes hasta el lunes 29 de noviembre.
Espero que tenga tiempo para ver Stedman News de esta semana; me hizo sonreír y estoy seguro de que también lo hará en el suyo.
A medida que cambia el clima, recuerde enviar a su hijo con una chaqueta de invierno en los días fríos. Si necesita una chaqueta, háganoslo saber para que podamos encargarnos de eso. Envíe un correo electrónico a alison_larson@dpsk12.org.
¡Es emocionante ver a tantos estudiantes mostrando con orgullo sus tiritas de vacunas o calcomanías! Asegúrese de consultar a continuación para obtener información sobre cómo inscribir a su hijo de 5 años o más para recibir la vacuna COVID. Alentamos a todos los que puedan ayudarnos a salir de esta pandemia protegiéndonos a nosotros mismos y a los demás con una vacuna.
Espero que este descanso esté lleno de descanso, alegría, gratitud, salud y diversión. ¡Los amo a todos de por vida!
Michael Atkins
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News from the Stedman PATH |
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Please enjoy this week's edition of the Stedman News. Our focus is on gratitude and we include the statement of our Land Acknowledgement. Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Native American Heritage Month!
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Disfrute de la edición de esta semana de Stedman News. Nuestro enfoque está en la gratitud e incluimos la declaración de nuestro Reconocimiento de tierras. ¡Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias y Feliz Mes de la Herencia de los Nativos Americanos!
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Support Stedman Elementary PTA by Selling Butter Braids!
This year we have 2 ways of earning money for our school by selling Butter Braids: Online OR In-person!
We have GREAT prizes for the top three sellers!!
Click HERE to create your own Butter Braid Website to share with family and friends! Fill out your name, email and select your teacher then share!
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Fill out the Butter Braid order form sent home with students on 11/18, collect cash or checks at the time of sale (all checks made to Stedman Elementary PTA) and return the order form and payment to your teacher or front office by 12/9.
All butter braids will be delivered to students on 12/16. Please make sure you are able to pick up your student as well as the Butter Braids and deliver to everyone who ordered from you. Butter Braids can be at room temperature for up to 6 hours.
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Este año tenemos 2 formas de ganar dinero para nuestra escuela vendiendo Butter Braids: ¡En línea O en persona!
¡Tenemos GRANDES premios para los tres mejores vendedores!
¡Haga clic AQUÍ para crear su propio sitio web Butter Braid para compartir con familiares y amigos! Complete su nombre, correo electrónico y seleccione su maestro, luego comparta!
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Llene el formulario de pedido de Butter Braid enviado a casa con los estudiantes el 18 de noviembre, cobre efectivo o cheques en el momento de la venta (todos los cheques hechos a Stedman Elementary PTA) y devuelva el formulario de pedido y el pago a su maestro oa la oficina principal antes del 9 de diciembre.
Todas las trenzas de mantequilla se entregarán a los estudiantes el 16 de diciembre. Por favor asegúrese de poder recoger a su estudiante así como las trenzas de mantequilla y entregarlas a todos los que le ordenaron. Butter Braids puede estar a temperatura ambiente hasta por 6 horas.
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Holiday meals for families in November
A list of community organizations who will be supporting with Thanksgiving meals in November is available below:
Una lista de organizaciones comunitarias que apoyarán con las comidas del Día de Acción de Gracias en noviembre está disponible arriba.
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Supporting Families in our Community
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You’re invited to our 2021 Mobile Toy Shop!
Get free toys for children 11 and under
Date: December 10, 11, 13 and 14
Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
We’re actively looking for volunteers! If you’re interested, please sign up here.
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Next Mobile Food Pantry: Monday, Nov. 22
Emergency assistance for November has been approved. As a reminder, Denver Human Services partners with Food Bank of the Rockies to host monthly mobile food pantries where food boxes along with The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TFAP) are available. Please help us spread the word about our next mobile food pantry Monday, Nov. 22, from 9-11 a.m. at 2060 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80204.
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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 month's resource:
November is Native American Heritage Month! (Resources)
We have posted our Land Acknowledgement on 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.
More stories and videos you can share with your children:
The week before Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20, people and organizations around the country participate in Transgender Awareness Week to help raise the visibility of transgender people and address issues members of the community face.
More resources here:
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Healthy Food For Denver Kids |
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Give holiday joy to your neighbors in need
November is here, and our annual #BeAGiver Holiday Gift Drive has begun! Throughout the month, Denver Human Services (DHS) collects holiday gifts for all ages and ensures these gifts find their way to children, families, older adults, and adults with disabilities in need, whose financial or family situations can increase stress and isolation during the holidays. With your help, we can ensure that our city’s most vulnerable residents have a supported, connected, and joyful holiday.
Here are three ways you can give this holiday season:
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Register to sponsor a family, a teen/child, or an older adult with a disability then go shopping for them! Registration will be open until Nov. 23 or until all gift recipients have been matched.
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Donate general holiday gifts for all ages. Choose from items on our YouGiveGoods or Amazon wish list, or take a look at our general wish list and have your donation sent using any shipping service to our address:
Denver Human Services
Attn: Bryn Daly CORE
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Make a monetary donation and let us do the shopping for you! Please send your donation by check to the address above, made out to DHS Manager of Finance, and with #BeAGiver Holiday Gift Drive in the memo line. Every monetary donation will go toward purchasing gifts for children, families, teens, older adults, and adults with disabilities who are not matched during the drive.
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COVID Vaccines for Ages 5+
Children age 5 years and older can get a COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccines are the strongest layer of protection we can offer children against COVID-19. This fall, COVID-19 rates have been higher in school-aged children than adults. While fewer children get severely ill with COVID-19 than adults, they still can get sick with the virus and spread it to other people. Some get sick enough to need hospitalization. Getting a COVID-19 vaccine can help your child stay healthy, keep them in school, and protect your family and community.
Click HERE to learn more and find locations or upcoming vaccine clinics.
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Los niños de 5 años en adelante pueden recibir la vacuna COVID-19. Las vacunas son la capa de protección más fuerte que podemos ofrecer a los niños contra el COVID-19. Este otoño, las tasas de COVID-19 han sido más altas en niños en edad escolar que en adultos. Si bien menos niños que adultos se enferman gravemente con COVID-19, aún pueden enfermarse con el virus y contagiarlo a otras personas. Algunos se enferman lo suficiente como para necesitar hospitalización. Recibir una vacuna COVID-19 puede ayudar a su hijo a mantenerse saludable, mantenerlo en la escuela y proteger a su familia y comunidad.
Haga clic AQUÍ para obtener más información y encontrar ubicaciones o próximas clínicas de vacunas.
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New School Store Vendor!
We are excited to announce our new partnership with a local business to provide the Stedman "swag" you've all been waiting to order! Here's a little bit about the company and visit their site to place any orders! (Please be slightly patient for the first few weeks as they begin to receive inventory! They will add additional items as time goes on as well!)
¡Nos complace anunciar nuestra nueva asociación con una empresa local para brindar el "botín" de Stedman que todos han estado esperando para ordenar! ¡Aquí hay un poco sobre la empresa y visite su sitio para realizar pedidos! (¡Tenga un poco de paciencia durante las primeras semanas cuando comiencen a recibir el inventario! ¡También agregarán artículos adicionales a medida que pase el tiempo!)
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Happy Llama is extremely excited to partner with Stedman Elementary! Happy Llama is a professional print and design management company specializing in provide comprehensive and creative print solutions of all sizes. Our goal is to collaborate with our clients so they have the most unique, highest quality product within their budget. We also create conveniences and save time through proactive communication. Happy Llama is Colorado proud, so all apparel, banners and paper printing is done in the Front Range. Thank you for the opportunity to help.
Happy Llama’s areas of expertise include:
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Promotional Items - Mugs, Pens, Bags, etc.
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Apparel - Silk Screen and Embroidery - Staff Apparel Lines, Hats, Shirts
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Banners, Posters and Signage including 10x10 Tents
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Digital and Offset Printing - Postcards, Flyers and Brochures
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Merchandise Lines - Creation, Online Ordering and Onsite Event Management
- Graphic Design
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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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Free Meal Delivery Available to Youth 18 and Under
Colorado Food Cluster will provide free, nutritious, weekly delivery of 7 meals & snacks, including milk and fruit. The meals are chef-cooked and are ready to heat in the microwave. Any youth 18 years and younger are eligible, and families can enroll multiple students in each household.
Colorado Food Cluster proporcionará una entrega semanal gratuita y nutritiva de 7 comidas y refrigerios, incluida la leche y la fruta. Las comidas son cocinadas por el chef y están listas para calentar en el microondas. Cualquier joven de 18 años o menos es elegible y las familias pueden inscribir a varios estudiantes en cada hogar.
Obtenga más información aquí y utilice este formulario para inscribirse en la entrega de comida gratuita (el formulario está disponible en inglés y español). Generalmente, toma de 1 a 2 semanas desde la inscripción hasta la entrega de la primera comida.
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LeafDrop 2021 — Drop off Leaves Through December 3
Denver recently kicked off its annual, free LeafDrop program that allows residents to sustainably donate their autumn leaves to be composted rather than end up in a landfill. Organic materials such as leaves, branches, grass clippings, and food scraps make up nearly 50% of what Denver residents send to the landfill each year. Find Leafdrop sites near you and download a coupon to receive a free five-pack of paper leaf bags at participating Ace Hardware Stores at denvergov.org/leafdrop. Unlike some other cities, Denver does not pick up leaf bags at the curb/alley, so please don't leave LeafDrop bags with your trash and recycling. The bags are only to help with transport to a drop-off location.
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Interested in Volunteering?
We are starting to allow parent/guardian volunteers in the building on a limited basis. If you are interested in volunteering this year at Stedman, you must follow these steps:
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Visit DPS Volunteer Services to fill out the background check
- Make sure you are fully vaccinated
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Email our Dean of Culture Ali Larson at alison_larson@dpsk12.org. In your email please include:
- Days of the week you can help
- If you have a preferred classroom
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Estamos comenzando a permitir a los padres / tutores voluntarios en el edificio de forma limitada. Si está interesado en ser voluntario este año en Stedman, visite Servicios de Voluntarios de DPS para completar la verificación de antecedentes, asegúrese de estar completamente vacunado y envíe un correo electrónico a nuestro Decano de Cultura Ali Larson a alison_larson@dpsk12.org.
Incluya en su correo electrónico:
- Días de la semana en los que puedes ayudar
- Si tienes un salón de clases preferido
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CDPHE recently announced the Rapid-At-Home program in which they will ship free rapid antigen tests directly to homes. Students, families, and educators can enroll in the program here. A couple of important notes on the program:
- Due to significant interest, there appears to be several week delay in initial shipments after signing up.
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These rapid tests are intended for ongoing screening; a rapid test cannot clear an individual with symptoms to go to school or clear someone from quarantine. Individuals can only be cleared with a PCR test at COVIDCheckColorado or your primary care physician.
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CDPHE anunció recientemente el programa Rapid-At-Home en el que enviarán pruebas rápidas gratuitas de antígenos directamente a los hogares. Los estudiantes, familias y educadores pueden inscribirse en el programa aquí. Un par de notas importantes sobre el programa:
- Debido al gran interés, parece haber un retraso de varias semanas en los envíos iniciales después de registrarse.
- Estas pruebas rápidas están destinadas a la detección continua; una prueba rápida no puede limpiar a una persona con síntomas para ir a la escuela o sacar a alguien de la cuarentena. Las personas solo pueden obtener el visto bueno con una prueba de PCR en COVIDCheckColorado o con su médico de atención primaria.
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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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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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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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**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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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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