**Wednesday, February 2nd, 6pm: PTA Meeting
**Friday, February 4th, 1pm: Early Release
**Friday, February 5th, 10:30am: Open House
**Friday, February 18th, 1pm: Early Release
**February 21 & 22: No School
(The Stedman Calendar can always be viewed HERE)
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Note From Principal Atkins
Families,
Happy Friday! As we get into the groove of this new year, we are finding our rhythm and stride. I am proud of our students working so hard while also being so helpful with all of the COVID precautions in place.
The federal government announced the availability of free tests and we encourage families to place your orders! We have more information on how to do so below.
As the weather gets colder, I want to remind families that we do NOT have supervision on our playground until 8:40am for our K-5 students. Please do not drop off students before that time (ECE students must always be signed in at their classroom). We do not let students in the building prior to 8:55am unless the temperature is below 27 degrees, so on chilly days you may not want to drop them off much earlier than bell time. Thank you for your help with this. If your child is in need of a winter coat or accessories, please contact Ali Larson (alison_larson@dpsk12.net).
We have two staffing changes to announce: Corey Hill, who has been our Discovery Link supervisor here at Stedman, has decided to leave Discovery Link which means we will be getting a new supervisor next week. We will share more in next week's newsletter about this transition, but we are looking forward to working with the new partner to continue to improve communication and support from Discovery Link.
It was with sadness this week that we had to inform our 5th Grade students about the departure of Mr. Pete Kuhn. He has decided to step back from teaching to allow him time to focus on himself and his family. We are thankful for his time at Stedman and very much looking forward to having Ms. Brooke Trexler step in to serve as the classroom teacher for the remainder of the year. We feel lucky to have such an experienced teacher here in the building who already knows all of the students to help with this transition.
As we continue to focus on our character trait of Optimism this month, I want share this quote from Nelson Mandela: "Part of being optimistic is keeping one's head pointed toward the sun, one's feet moving forward." And so onward we move!
Please continue to practice safety out and about, and be sure to alert our office of any exposures or positive test results so we can monitor students as needed. We appreciate each and every one of you!
Michael Atkins
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Nota del Sr. Atkins
Familias
¡Feliz viernes! A medida que nos adentramos en el ritmo de este nuevo año, estamos encontrando nuestro ritmo y paso. Estoy orgulloso de que nuestros estudiantes trabajen tan duro y al mismo tiempo sean tan útiles con todas las precauciones de COVID implementadas.
¡El gobierno federal anunció la disponibilidad de pruebas gratuitas y alentamos a las familias a hacer sus pedidos! Tenemos más información sobre cómo hacerlo a continuación.
A medida que el clima se vuelve más frío, quiero recordarles a las familias que NO tenemos supervisión en nuestro patio de recreo hasta las 8:40 am para nuestros estudiantes de K-5. No deje a los estudiantes antes de esa hora (los estudiantes de ECE siempre deben registrarse en su salón de clases). No permitimos que los estudiantes ingresen al edificio antes de las 8:55 am a menos que la temperatura sea inferior a 27 grados, por lo que en los días fríos es posible que no desee dejarlos mucho antes de la hora de la campana. Gracias por tu ayuda con esto. Si su hijo necesita un abrigo de invierno o accesorios, comuníquese con Ali Larson (alison_larson@dpsk12.net).
Tenemos dos cambios de personal para anunciar: Corey Hill, quien ha sido nuestro supervisor de Discovery Link aquí en Stedman, ha decidido dejar Discovery Link, lo que significa que tendremos un nuevo supervisor la próxima semana. Compartiremos más en el boletín de la próxima semana sobre esta transición, pero esperamos trabajar con el nuevo socio para continuar mejorando la comunicación y el soporte de Discovery Link.
Fue con tristeza esta semana que tuvimos que informar a nuestros estudiantes de 5to grado sobre la partida del Sr. Pete Kuhn. Ha decidido alejarse de la enseñanza para tener tiempo de concentrarse en sí mismo y en su familia. Estamos agradecidos por su tiempo en Stedman y esperamos con ansias que la Sra. Brooke Trexler intervenga como maestra de clase durante el resto del año. Nos sentimos afortunados de tener un maestro con tanta experiencia aquí en el edificio que ya conoce a todos los estudiantes para ayudar con esta transición.
A medida que continuamos enfocándonos en nuestro rasgo de carácter Optimismo este mes, quiero compartir esta cita de Nelson Mandela: "Parte de ser optimista es mantener la cabeza apuntando hacia el sol, los pies moviéndose hacia adelante". ¡Y así avanzamos!
Continúe practicando la seguridad fuera de casa y asegúrese de alertar a nuestra oficina sobre cualquier exposición o resultado positivo de la prueba para que podamos monitorear a los estudiantes según sea necesario. ¡Agradecemos a todos y cada uno de ustedes!
Michael Atkins
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News from the Stedman PATH |
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Getting FREE rapid antigen COVID testing mailed to your home is now easier than ever! Help us stop the spread of COVID and keep our schools open for in-person learning.
To learn more about other testing opportunities, call DPS School-Based Health Centers at 303-602-8958.
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¡Ahora es más fácil que nunca recibir en casa a través del correo postal una prueba rápida de antígenos para la detección del COVID de forma gratuita! Ayúdennos a detener la transmisión de COVID y mantener nuestras escuelas abiertas al aprendizaje presencial.
Para obtener más información sobre estas oportunidades para hacerse las pruebas, llamen a las clínicas escolares de Denver Health de DPS al 303-602-8958.
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FREE MASKS
From Governor Polis:
"We are on a mission to help Coloradans keep themselves safe, and free medical grade masks are far more effective in preventing infection than cloth masks. By making a pack of five free medical grade masks available at libraries and community centers across the state, we are giving Coloradans a powerful tool to avoid infection. We will continue to meet Coloradans where they are at when it comes to accessing the doctor approved vaccine, free testing at community sites, free tests delivered to your home and now providing free, surgical grade masks for pickup."
"Tenemos la misión de ayudar a los habitantes de Colorado a mantenerse seguros, y las máscaras médicas gratuitas son mucho más efectivas para prevenir infecciones que las máscaras de tela. Al poner a disposición un paquete de cinco máscaras médicas gratuitas en bibliotecas y centros comunitarios de todo el estado, están brindando a los habitantes de Colorado una herramienta poderosa para evitar infecciones. Continuaremos reuniéndonos con los habitantes de Colorado donde se encuentran cuando se trata de acceder a la vacuna aprobada por el médico, pruebas gratuitas en sitios comunitarios, pruebas gratuitas entregadas en su hogar y ahora brindando máscaras de grado quirúrgico gratuitas. para recoger."
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MLE DAC Meeting
Invite families to join an upcoming virtual Multilingual Education Districtwide Advisory Committee (MLE DAC) meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 26, from 5-6:30 p.m.
At this session, families will have the opportunity to learn more about DPS Board members as well as receive important information and resources about:
- The Early Literacy curriculum adoption
- DPS resources related to discrimination, harassment and language access
- Newcomer Centers
- Youth Work Centers
Register here and join the meeting via Zoom. For more information, please visit the MLE DAC website or call 720-423-2040.
**The Multilingual Education District-wide Advisory Committee (MLE DAC) is a monthly meeting where parents whose children speak a language other than English learn about how Denver Public Schools is supporting the success of their children and other Multilingual Learners (MLLs).
The MLE DAC promotes academic partnerships and leadership through interactive sessions that bring together families from across the district to enhance their advocacy skills at home, school and district level. It also ensures that culturally and linguistically diverse families are equipped with the information, training and support they need to be active participants in all school and district committees, initiatives and events.
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Se invita a las familias a unirse a una próxima reunión virtual del Comité Asesor de Educación Multilingüe del Distrito (MLE DAC) el miércoles 26 de enero, de 5 a 6:30 p.m.
En esta sesión, las familias tendrán la oportunidad de aprender más sobre los miembros de la Junta de DPS, así como recibir información y recursos importantes sobre:
- La adopción del currículo de Alfabetización Temprana
- Recursos de DPS relacionados con la discriminación, el acoso y el acceso al idioma
- Centros para recién llegados
- Centros de Trabajo Juvenil
Regístrese aquí y únase a la reunión a través de Zoom. Para obtener más información, visite el sitio web de MLE DAC o llame al 720-423-2040.
**El Comité Asesor de Todo el Distrito de Educación Multilingüe (MLE DAC) es una reunión mensual en la que los padres cuyos hijos hablan un idioma que no sea inglés aprenden cómo las Escuelas Públicas de Denver están apoyando el éxito de sus hijos y otros estudiantes multilingües (MLL).
El MLE DAC promueve las asociaciones académicas y el liderazgo a través de sesiones interactivas que reúnen a familias de todo el distrito para mejorar sus habilidades de defensa en el hogar, la escuela y el distrito. También garantiza que las familias cultural y lingüísticamente diversas estén equipadas con la información, la capacitación y el apoyo que necesitan para ser participantes activos en todos los comités, iniciativas y eventos escolares y distritales.
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DPS Protocol For Going Remote
As we've received a few questions about the possibility of going remote, we wanted to share this communication from DPS (below). We have planned intentionally (in addition to being very fortunate) and have been able to provide consistent coverage with teachers our students know and trust. We hope to continue being able to do so.
Process for Moving to Temporary Remote Learning
With the onset of COVID-19, Denver Public Schools, like school districts across the country, has experienced a depletion of our guest teacher pool, and a significantly higher-than-average absence rate for teachers and paras due to required quarantine and isolation periods. This has resulted in a deep shortfall of daily guest teachers and threatens the daily operations of schools if we are unable to secure coverage. When there is a staffing gap that cannot be addressed to provide safe in-person learning, temporary remote learning is considered a last resort.
Research continues to show that students’ social-emotional and mental health is best supported with in-person learning, and Denver Public Schools is committed to keeping schools safely open whenever possible.
If a school leader, who knows their school circumstances best, has exhausted all of the possible staffing options to be able to operate a classroom(s) or school building safely, a temporary move of a classroom or group of classrooms to remote learning can be considered. The recommendation to move to remote learning is school-based. This means school leaders can recommend what they believe to be best for their students and school after consultation with and approval from an Operational Superintendent (or Portfolio partner, for Zone schools). The Deputy Superintendent of Schools or Chief of Strategy and Portfolio will then confer with the Superintendent, who will grant final approval for any moves to temporary remote learning or operational closures. Please note that charter schools have the autonomy to determine if and when a classroom or school needs to move to remote learning in partnership and communication with the Portfolio office.
- Priorities considered when making and/or approving a recommendation:
- Safety for students and staff
- Continuation of instruction and social-emotional learning for all students
- Keep buildings open for students to minimize disruption to families’ schedules
Every school has unique structures, staff, supports, and programming that must be taken into account when deciding whether to move to temporary remote learning. There is no formula that is used to determine when remote learning is appropriate; rather, each individual school is evaluated based on their unique circumstances, including number and percentage of staff absences, roles and licensure of absent staff, general school staffing models, and student enrollment and attendance.
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CSA with The Urban Farm
Please stay tuned for information about Stedman's sliding scale CSA launching Spring 2022!
More info coming soon!
¡Estén atentos para obtener información sobre el lanzamiento de CSA de escala móvil de Stedman en la primavera de 2022!
¡Más información próximamente!
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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:
January is Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, begun by President Barack Obama in 2010. On December 28, 2016, he called upon businesses, national & community organizations, families, and all Americans to recognize the vital role they must play in ending all forms of slavery and observe this month with appropriate programs and activities.
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Updated COVID Decision Tree |
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Updated COVID Protocols at Stedman |
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With the ever-changing COVID-19 Landscape, I wanted to create a video to share with you about how we're working to keep your children and our staff safe along with what the updated guidance means for you.
Communication can be confusing, so I've tried to capture the important information below. Please note that we will be strictly enforcing mask-wearing and the monitoring of symptoms. Please show grace to our staff if you receive a call home about any of this. With Omicron as contagious as it is, we must do everything possible to keep our school open safely.
- Exposures
- Call our front office if your child has been exposed to an individual with COVID-19 (720-424-3800)
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If your child is fully vaccinated: Your child does not need to quarantine but does need to wear a tight-fitting mask at all times for 10 days from the last exposure. Students at school will be monitored and will not be allowed to eat near others during this time.
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If your child is not vaccinated: Your child needs to quarantine at home for 5 days from the last exposure. If your child does not develop symptoms, he/she can return to school after 5 days but must wear a tight-fitting mask for another 5 days. Students returning to school will be monitored and will not be allowed to eat near others during this time.
- We highly recommend and encourage testing on Day 5 after the last exposure.
- As always - if you see ANY sign of symptoms, please stay home for the full 10 day quarantine duration.
- Positive Test Results
- Call our front office to alert them of the positive test (720-424-3800)
- Your child must isolate at home for 5 days
- from the onset of symptoms OR
- from the test date if asymptomatic
- Your child can return to school after 5 days if:
- symptoms are dramatically improved
- there has been no fever for 24 hours (without medication)
- they can wear a tight-fitting mask at all times for 5 additional days (they will not be able to eat near others while at school)
- If you choose to test again on day 5 and the result is positive, your child should remain home for the full 10 day isolation and not return to school.
- General Guidance:
- If your child develops any COVID-like symptoms, please keep them home (headache, fever, cough, runny nose, etc.).
- If you test your child due to concerns about COVID, please keep them home until you receive your results.
- Recommended masks: KN95 or surgical masks, tight-fitting
- No parents in the building at this time. Approved volunteers who have completed the DPS Background check and have provided us with their vaccination records are allowed at this time.
- Remote Learning Contingencies
- If your child enters an isolation or quarantine, the first day home will be spent asynchronously using school apps (Lexia, iStation, Dreambox, etc.)
- On the second day, your student can find work available in SeeSaw and/or Google Classroom and the teacher will provide feedback as available
- If a classroom or the whole school goes remote, the first day home will be spent asynchronously using school apps (Lexia, iStation, Dreambox, etc.)
- Remaining days will be spent with Live Instruction through Google Meets while utilizing SeeSaw and/or Google Classroom
We appreciate your help as we navigate all of this together. Stay positive, stay vigilant, and continue to use good judgement out there.
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Con el panorama en constante cambio de COVID-19, quería crear un video para compartir con ustedes sobre cómo estamos trabajando para mantener seguros a sus hijos y a nuestro personal junto con lo que significa la guía actualizada para usted.
La comunicación puede ser confusa, por lo que he tratado de capturar la información importante a continuación. Tenga en cuenta que aplicaremos estrictamente el uso de máscaras y el control de los síntomas. Por favor, muestre gracia a nuestro personal si recibe una llamada a casa sobre algo de esto. Con Omicron tan contagioso como es, debemos hacer todo lo posible para mantener nuestra escuela abierta de manera segura.
- Exposiciones
- Llame a nuestra oficina principal si su hijo ha estado expuesto a una persona con COVID-19 (720-424-3800)
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Si su hijo está completamente vacunado: su hijo no necesita estar en cuarentena, pero sí debe usar una máscara ajustada en todo momento durante 10 días desde la última exposición. Los estudiantes en la escuela serán monitoreados y no se les permitirá comer cerca de otros durante este tiempo.
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Si su hijo no está vacunado: Su hijo debe permanecer en cuarentena en casa durante 5 días desde la última exposición. Si su hijo no desarrolla síntomas, puede regresar a la escuela después de 5 días, pero debe usar una máscara ajustada durante otros 5 días. Los estudiantes que regresen a la escuela serán monitoreados y no se les permitirá comer cerca de otros durante este tiempo.
- Recomendamos y alentamos encarecidamente la prueba el día 5 después de la última exposición.
- Como siempre, si ve CUALQUIER signo de síntomas, quédese en casa durante los 10 días completos de cuarentena.
- Resultados positivos de la prueba
- Llame a nuestra oficina principal para alertarlos sobre la prueba positiva (720-424-3800)
- Tu hijo debe aislarse en casa durante 5 días
- desde el inicio de los síntomas O
- desde la fecha de la prueba si es asintomático
- Su hijo puede regresar a la escuela después de 5 días si:
- los síntomas mejoran dramáticamente
- no ha habido fiebre durante 24 horas (sin medicación)
- pueden usar una máscara ajustada en todo momento durante 5 días adicionales (no podrán comer cerca de otras personas mientras estén en la escuela)
- Si elige volver a realizar la prueba el día 5 y el resultado es positivo, su hijo debe permanecer en casa durante los 10 días completos de aislamiento y no regresar a la escuela.
- Orientación general:
- Si su hijo desarrolla síntomas similares a los de COVID, manténgalo en casa (dolor de cabeza, fiebre, tos, secreción nasal, etc.).
- Si le hace la prueba a su hijo debido a preocupaciones sobre el COVID, manténgalo en casa hasta que reciba los resultados.
- Mascarillas recomendadas: KN95 o mascarillas quirúrgicas, ajustadas
- No hay padres en el edificio en este momento. Los voluntarios aprobados que hayan completado la verificación de antecedentes de DPS y nos hayan proporcionado sus registros de vacunación están permitidos en este momento.
- Contingencias de aprendizaje remoto
- Si su hijo entra en aislamiento o cuarentena, el primer día en casa lo pasará de forma asincrónica utilizando las aplicaciones escolares (Lexia, iStation, Dreambox, etc.)
- En el segundo día, su estudiante puede encontrar trabajo disponible en SeeSaw y/o Google Classroom y el maestro le proporcionará comentarios según esté disponible.
- Si un aula o toda la escuela se vuelven remotas, el primer día en casa se pasará de forma asincrónica utilizando las aplicaciones escolares (Lexia, iStation, Dreambox, etc.)
- Los días restantes se pasarán con instrucción en vivo a través de Google Meets mientras se utiliza SeeSaw y/o Google Classroom
Agradecemos su ayuda mientras navegamos juntos por todo esto. Manténgase positivo, manténgase alerta y continúe usando su buen juicio.
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Interested in Volunteering?
(From DPS: On August 2, Mayor Hancock announced a new public health order mandating that all employees,
volunteers, contractors, and others at DPS be vaccinated against COVID-19. Anyone who volunteers in a DPS school is required to go through our volunteer application and background check process with Volunteer Services.
This process will now include a requirement to
demonstrate that the volunteer is vaccinated. Volunteers will submit their vaccination information to the school that they volunteer. If you do not have a volunteer’s record of vaccination information a volunteer will not be able to help in the school until it is completed.)
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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VISION/HEARING SCREENINGS |
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Denver Public Schools provides free vision, hearing, and dental screenings for all students in identified grades (Early Childhood Education, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, and 9th).
***However, because of the COVID-19 Pandemic's effects on the universal screening process the past two school years, ALL DPS students (ECE-12th) will have the opportunity to receive screening the school year of 2021-2022.
The screenings are NOT an assessment or an evaluation and do NOT replace professional exams. Mass screening is considered best practice to identify students who may be at risk for health concerns affecting the student’s ability to learn, and who may need extra support to reach academic benchmarks.
Your student will receive screenings in the following areas:
Vision, Hearing, and Dental. Resources are available for DPS enrolled students.
You must notify your school nurse directly should you wish to REFUSE/OPT OUT of any of the free screenings for your student.
The health screening components of vision and hearing will be completed at your child’s school on:
Dates: April 11th and 12th
Please contact your school nurse for any questions or concerns about the health screenings. Parents/guardians of students who were absent or who did not have optimal hearing, vision or dental screening results will be notified in writing regarding the results.
Thank you for your assistance as we work together to educate and support your student!
Sincerely,
School Nurse: Stephen Soloff
School Nurse phone number 720-424-3800
School Nurse E-mail: stephen_soloff@dpsk12.net
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Las Escuelas Públicas de Denver realizan un reconocimiento preventivo universal gratis de todos los estudiantes de preEscolar, kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 5, 7. y 9. grado.
***Debido a los efectos que la pandemia de COVID-19 ha tenido en el proceso de detección universal durante los dos años escolares anteriores, todos los estudiantes de DPS (de prescolar a 12.º grado) tendrán la oportunidad de someterse a las pruebas durante el año escolar 2021-2022.
La porción sobre la salud del reconocimiento universal NO es una evaluación ni un examen. Los reconocimientos universales son una mejor práctica preventiva para identificar a los estudiantes que necesitan apoyo adicional y proporcionarles los recursos necesarios para que aprendan mejor. El objetivo de la porción sobre la salud del reconocimiento preventivo universal es identificar cuanto antes a los estudiantes que podrían correr el riesgo de presentar problemas de salud que influyen en la capacidad para alcanzar ciertas marcas de desempeño académico.
Si NO desea que su hijo participe o se le haga alguno de los exámenes del reconocimiento preventivo universal. Contacte a la enfermera de la escuela de su hijo.
Los componentes de las pruebas de salud de la vista y de la audición se completarán en la escuela de su hijo en la siguiente fecha: 11 Y 10 DE ABRIL
Comuníquese con el enfermero escolar si tiene alguna inquietud o pregunta acerca de estos reconocimientos médicos. Se notificará por escrito a los padres/tutores legales de los estudiantes que estuvieron ausentes o que no obtuvieron un resultado óptimo en los exámenes del oído, la vista o la salud dental.
Gracias por su colaboración para educar y apoyar juntos a su estudiante.
Atentamente,
Enfermero Escolar: Stephen Soloff
Enfermero Escolar de teléfono directo 720-424-3800
Enfermero Escolar correo electrónico: stephen_soloff@dpsk12.net
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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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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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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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