2300 S. St. Paul St., Denver, CO 80210
720-424-3410
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REMINDER: There is no school on Monday, May 9th for a UPark specific teacher planning day. |
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Our teachers are feeling very appreciated this week. On behalf of the entire UPark staff I want to say thank you for all of the kind words, notes of appreciation, and kind gestures that our parents have sent our way this week. Taco Tuesday and Watermelon Wednesday sponsored by our PTA were a huge hit! Additionally, we want to send a huge shout out to Andy Yara-Zelenski and all of the parents who showed up for our UPark spring clean up day last weekend. The grounds and our UPark fence sign look wonderful! These are just a few examples of how our amazing UPark community supports our great neighborhood school and our superstar teachers! Thanks for all that you do to support Team UPark! |
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Thank you,
Eric Atonna
UPark Principal, Team UPark
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UPark Online Auction and Parent’s Night Out |
UPark Online Auction is OPEN FOR BIDDING!
ONLINE AUCTION Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to bid and win one (or many) of our online auction items. This year features:
- Teacher Experiences - PE Teacher for a Day, Encanto Sing Along, and more
- SignUp Parties - Persian Dinner Night, Mom’s Happy Hour Series, Backyard Food Truck Party, and more
- UPark Offerings - VIP Parking Spot, need we say more.
- Restaurant and retail gift cards galore
- Coveted summer camp spots
- And so much more…there is something for everyone!
Some items go to the highest bidder and some items have a limited quantity available at a set price so don’t wait to check it out at https://uparkpta.cbo.io.
PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT - Friday, May 13th at 6pm, The Pioneer Bar
While you’re bidding for online auction items, don’t forget to buy your tickets to the Parents’ Night Out Party. This is a casual night out to enjoy time with your UPark friends - over 100 tickets have already been sold and we want to see you there, too! Tickets are $40 per person and can be purchased at https://uparkpta.cbo.io (click the top menu titled “Parents’ Night Out”). Your ticket purchase includes a fajita dinner, one drink of choice, and so much fun with your friends. We encourage attendees to wear gear from their home state/country or favorite university!
This evening will support UPark with 3 highly desirable LIVE AUCTION ITEMS! You definitely want to be at this gathering for a chance to be the winning bidder on:
+ A 2-night stay at the C Lazy U luxury dude ranch
+ A 2-night family getaway at Camp Cheley
+ A 3-night stay at a Modern Keystone Condo
*If the price of Parent’s Night Out tickets presents a financial hardship for your family, please email Alicia Vega at alicia_vega@dpsk12.org to reserve a pair of complimentary tickets. Other questions? Email the Audrey and Kate at uparkpta@gmail.com.
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Please join us for the next PTA meeting on Tuesday, May 10th at 6pm.
The hybrid format was successful last month so we will do the same next week. If you’d like to join the meeting in-person please meet us in the art room on the 2nd floor of the school. If you choose to attend via Zoom, use this link:
At this meeting, we will receive updates about committee activities, learn more about our Discovery Link and Enrichments programs from Andrea and Joie, and review the April PTA financial report. You do not have to be a PTA member to attend the meeting, everyone is welcome. Hope to see you there!
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Tomorrow! - Volunteer in the School Garden |
The UPark garden has had lots of activity recently - we have added top soil and prepared all the beds. Our students have been busy in the garden too…Two classrooms (Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Bryers) have adopted raised white garden beds and have already planted radishes, carrots, lettuce, and snow peas. All first grade classrooms planted sugar snap peas last month and are going to move them into the garden next week. Stop by to see their progress!
It is now time to plant seeds in the rest of the garden for the season. Please join Ralitza after school on Friday, May 6th from 3:30-4:30pm to help plant seeds in the garden. Email ralitza.arafin@gmail.com with questions.
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The UPark 2021-22 Yearbook can be ordered online HERE. This year’s book is $15 and features cover art by our very own 5th grader, Elsie Chen. Order today! Bonus: Yearbooks will be sent home with students in a couple weeks but if you are attending the Fun Run and Carnival, you can pick up your yearbook early at the yearbook table.
*if the cost of a yearbook presents a financial hardship for your family contact Alicia Vega at alicia_vega@dpsk12.org
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UPark Fun Run and Carnival - Important Info |
1. Volunteer NOW - Don’t wait to sign up, this is crunch time and there are still 33 slots open. The carnival company does not staff the games or inflatables (bounce houses and obstacle courses) so we will not be able to open these games and inflatables that do not have volunteers signed up. Sign up to volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A044FA4A92FA2F49-funrun (make sure to click over to page 2 if you are viewing on mobile)
2. Before School Running - Before school running will happen from 8-8:20am from Tuesday 5/10 to Friday 5/13. This fun activity helps students prepare their bodies physically for the Fun Run. Students can bring their chain necklace (or receive one if they didn’t get one in the Fall) and earn one charm for each lap they run around the field. Students can keep these necklaces from year to year and try to fill up their necklace by 5th grade! Parents are encouraged to hang out and help mark laps and hand out charms.
3. Item Distribution Next Week - Students will be coming home with their Fun Run and Carnival items (t-shirts, lunch tickets, carnival wristbands) on Wednesday next week. Please keep the envelope containing lunch tickets and wristbands in a safe place and be sure to remember it on the day of the event - we cannot replace lost carnival wristbands under any circumstances.
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Updated 2022-23 UPark/DPS Calendar |
University Park has updated the calendar for the 2022-23 school year to include 2 UPark Specific Planning Days: November 28th and May 8th. You can find these days indicated by the UPark owl logo on the updated calendar listed here. There will be no school on these days.
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Hello UPark Families and Staff!
Our final Spirit Week is next week, May 9th- May 13th! Participation is optional, but we would love for students to dress according to the daily themes, and mainly, have fun! No need to buy anything to match the theme of the day. Get creative, and use what you have!
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Monday, May 9th - No school
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Tuesday, May 10th - Favorite Color Day: Wear your favorite color from head to toe!
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Wednesday, May 11th - Character Day: Dress up as your favorite book or movie character
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Thursday, May 12th - Sports Day: Wear your favorite sports gear!
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Friday, May 13th - UPark Day: Wear a Fun Run T-shirt, UPark gear, or anything red!
Thank you!
Student Council
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Rae Harris Intellectual Curiosity Award |
Congratulations to Ben Snyder in 5th grade, who received an honorable mention Curiosity Award from the DPS Gifted and Talented office. Ben was nominated for this award because Ben is a curious thinker who is always asking questions, thinking outside the box and digging deeper into different topics. Congratulations Ben! |
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Social/Emotional Screener - Due Tomorrow! |
Dear parents/guardians,
As part of our effort to support the Whole Child, our school is implementing the BESS social/emotional screener, which is a universal social and emotional screening for students. This screener will be completed 3 times throughout the school year, with our final screening occurring between 5/2/22-5/6/22.
Universal social and emotional screenings can provide a fair and impartial way of looking at how students are progressing in their social and emotional development. Screenings can also help identify areas where school personnel can improve or adjust our supports. Please understand that screening is NOT an assessment or an evaluation.
For students in grades K-2, we will utilize a parent form. The parent form will be accessible from today through Friday, May 6th. Please click here to access the online form.
The survey is 29 questions and will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. You will need your child’s six-digit student ID and birth date to log in. Only one survey can be completed for each student. If you have multiple children in grades Kindergarten through 2nd grade, please complete one survey for each child. Information from this survey will be used to help our staff identify the supports our students need during this time.
For students in grades 3-5, we will utilize a self form. Students will be administered the self-form in their classrooms. Some sample questions include: "My school feels good to me", "I feel safe at school", and "I am good at making decisions." Teachers will select a day to administer the screener between April 29th and May 6th. If your child is new to UPark, you can review the opt-out form here. If you would like to opt out your child, please return the completed form to your child's teacher or Alicia Vega no later than Friday, April 29th at 3:30pm. Please note if you have already completed an opt-out form for this school year, your child will not participate and you do not need to turn in another opt-out form.
If you have any questions regarding the social/emotional screener, please reach out to Alicia Vega (alicia_vega@dpsk12.org or 720-424-3458). We appreciate your assistance as we work together to educate and support your student(s)!
Alicia Vega, PsyD NCSP
Pronouns: she/her/hers
School Psychologist
University Park Elementary School
M-F 720-424-3458
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Multilingual Family Open House! |
OPEN HOUSE!
Come visit our Multilingual Classroom!
Chat with Mrs. Ritz
When: Thursday, May 12th
Time: 3:30 - 4:00
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Early Bird Registration for the 2022-2023 School Year |
Early Bird Registration is open May 2nd-May 20th. If you would like to participate in the early bird registration, to update your student's information for next school year, please log in to your parent portal account beginning May 2nd. Click here for instructions and information on completing online registration.
If you do not yet have a Parent Portal Account click here to create one using your student's date of birth and DPS ID number. If your student is new to DPS or you do not know your student's ID number click here to look it up or call us in the main office at 720-424-3410.
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Our cafeteria needs your help next school year! Because we have been short staffed in the lunchroom, our school has not been able to use our washable and reusable trays and silverware. As we celebrate Earth Month we are looking to hire a part time helper for next school year so that we can get the reusable dish ware program back up and running and be kinder to our planet! With this additional help in the cafeteria we will also be able to bring back the salad bar! Please fill out this form if you are interested in being hired for a part time cafeteria position for the upcoming school year!
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Summer Programs 2022: Stay Active, Have Fun! |
Give your child an opportunity to learn, explore and engage this summer through one of the many summer programs available to DPS students. Click here to learn more! The summer programs are free, or may be offered at reduced rates, and provide students opportunities to stay active and have fun this summer. Sign up today!
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2022-23 Discovery Link and Summer Enrichment Courses |
2022-23 Discovery Link Registration is Open!
It's about that time to start getting ready for the next school year at Discovery Link. Registration for the 2022 - 2023 school year starts on Monday, April 18th at 6am. Please make sure you're ready so you don't end up on the waitlist!
Register for Summer Enrichment Classes Now!
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Views From UPark!
UPark is a caring community! Some very kind 3rd graders helped keep our school cafeteria in ship shape order. Students helped sweep, wipe down tables, and sort compost and recycling at our waste station. We truly appreciate the ways that our students step up for our community!
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Ongoing Important Links and Information |
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COVID Testing
- UPark received a supply of home rapid tests for our community to use. If you need a box please contact the main office.
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Community members can schedule FREE COVID tests using this link. All City Stadium at South High School is the closest location to University Park.
School Based Health Clinics
All students enrolled in Denver Public Schools are eligible to visit one of our school based health clinics free of charge.
- School Based Health Clinic Information Line at 303-602-8958
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Please click here for specific clinic locations and information.
COVID Vaccine Information
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Denver Health School-Based Health Centers (SBHCs) are offering vaccinations for free at 18 locations across the city.
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information about the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine for children can be found in this fact sheet from Denver Health.
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Register for a vaccine online with the Denver Health MyChart account here, or can call 303-602-8958 to schedule.
School Health Information
Visit the DPS COVID resources and information webpage to answer frequently asked COVID-19 questions. This resource can be accessed directly from the dpsk12.org homepage by clicking the green “COVID-19 Guidance” button.
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UPark Owl Ticket Students |
Congratulations to this week's Owl Ticket students! They were recognized by their teachers for above and beyond positive behavior. |
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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. |
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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
May 5: Online Auction Opens
May 6: 1st Grade Field Trip
May 9: NO SCHOOL-UPark Planning Day
May 10: CSC Meeting
May 10: PTA Meeting
May 12: Online Auction Closes
May 15: UPark Fun Run and Carnival
May 20: Early Bird Registration Closes
May 25: Band Concert
May 26: Art Night
May 30: NO SCHOOL-Memorial Day
May 31: 5th Grade Field Trip
June 2: 5th Grade Continuation
June 3: Last Day of School - Half Day
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University Park | 720-424-3410 | 2300 S. St. Paul | Website
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