2300 S. St. Paul St., Denver, CO 80210
720-424-3410
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We want to extend a huge thank you to our PTA and library volunteers for helping to get our library back up and running this school year! Last year we had to make the tough decision to shift from having full time library to having full time art. While it is very exciting to be able to have students attend art class twice as much this year we knew it was going to take a lot of help from our parents and teachers to keep our library alive and thriving. Thank you to everyone for helping us continue to get books into the hands of kids every week!
One of my favorite things to do as principal is to read books to students. Reading to kids no matter what age is vitally important for their literacy development as well as a great way for adults and children to spend quality time together enjoying a story. My new favorite book that I learned about from my first grade son Hunter is called The Magical Yet. If you haven't read this book yet check it out by searching it on YouTube or finding it at a library near you. The book states on the cover, "With the Yet as your guide, along the way, you'll do all the things you can't do today." It is a great resource in helping kids understand that they can do anything they work hard at!
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Eric Atonna
UPark Principal, Team UPark
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First PTA Meeting-Tuesday! |
You do not need to be a member to attend the meeting, but all parents and caregivers are encouraged to join the PTA, whether or not you attend the meetings. Join the PTA Today!
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The Apple Campaign Needs You! |
Thank you to those who have donated so far to the Apple Campaign! Together, we’ve raised almost $15,000, which means we’re 20% complete towards our goal. While this is a great start, we still have $60,000 to raise within the few weeks to come. We need your help! If you haven’t donated yet, we urge you to do so now.
The Apple Campaign is our PTA’s fall donation fundraiser that helps to fund the annual grant the PTA provides UPARK. This grant helps fund things such as smaller class sizes, reading intervention, additional Gifted & Talented instruction time, full-time art, and paraprofessionals in younger classrooms.
We need donations of all sizes to reach our goal. Of the families who gave last year:
10% gave $25-$100
18% gave $100-$149
37% gave $150-$499
12% gave $500-$999
15% gave $1,000-$2,499
7% gave $2,500 or more
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We are excited to have Douglas Wells photograph our students and staff this fall. He is a local independent photographer with many years of experience photographing schools.
Pictures are scheduled for September 20th. There is no prepayment required. Families will receive an online gallery via email the day after pictures are taken and families can choose a yearbook pose and order prints and digital files.
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University Park has a new Facilities Manager and Crew Lead! Ulfeta Kuduzovic has also joined our team as our Facilities Manager and Stella will be our Crew Lead! We are so excited to have them as part of our UPark team!
Earlier this week we also welcomed Svetlana Boiarkina to our staff. She is a 1:1 paraprofessional supporting at UPark. Diana Bell has also joined the UPark team as a part time health tech supporting in the office. If you see new faces around our campus be sure to say hello and give them a warm UPark welcome!
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UPark Garden Update-Farmers Market THIS FRIDAY! |
The Garden Committee will be hosting Farmers Markets this Friday, September 9th and Friday, September 23rd from 3:20-3:45pm on the blacktop. There will be beets, carrots, swiss chard, kale, squash, beans, cherry tomatoes, and lots of herbs. We are also expecting a new crop of bok choi, radishes, lettuces, peppers, and peas! Please email ralitza.arafin@gmail.com if you would like to volunteer at the Farmer's Markets (9/9 and 9/23).
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Field Day and Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration! Save the Date! |
Please join us for Field day on Thursday, September 29th. We will start with an opening ceremony at 8:35 including a parade of Latin American countries around our track to help celebrate Hispanic Heritage month. Feel free to stay after morning drop off to watch the ceremony and your child participate in field day.
Session One for 3-5th graders will be 9:00-11:00
Session Two for Kinder -2nd grade will be 1:00-3:00.
Please check the newsletter next week for information on how you can volunteer.
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After School Playground Pick-Up |
Please be aware that teachers will remain on the playground with students at dismissal until 3:30. If you arrive to pick your student up after 3:30, please come to the main office and ring the bell to have your child come out.
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Magazines Needed for the Art Room! |
Ms. Moret, the UPark Art Teacher, is collecting magazines for students to use in the art room! We especially love magazines like kids sports illustrated, kids national geographic, and other sorts of magazines with lots of fun pictures! If you have magazines to donate, please bring them to the main office. Thank you! |
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UPark Visitor Information |
If you are visiting the building to help out in our cafeteria, library or for a school event, please be sure to fill out the volunteer background check, before you volunteer. Click here for the volunteer services webpage and find the purple "Volunteer Background Check Portal" button to begin your application. If you plan to volunteer for field trips or other classroom events, now is a good time to get the background check completed. Background checks expire 1 year from the last completion date, so need to be done every year. Please also be aware that any visitor to the building needs to come to the main entrance to sign in at the office.
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2022- 2023 School Meals Update |
Be sure to complete your meal application now! ALL families should to fill out an application to either qualify for or opt-out of free or reduced cost meals. Complete the application here!
If you do not qualify for free or reduced cost meals, lunch money can be added to student accounts to pay for lunch using MySchoolBucks. Visit payonline.dpsk12.org/ for details.
What will meal prices be in the 2022-2023 school year?
- Universal breakfast = FREE breakfast for all, regardless of eligibility status
- Elementary Lunch $2.60
- Milk Only $0.75
*Please note – DPS is required to keep track of all meals (breakfast and lunch) served using student ID numbers. Please help your child memorize their student ID if they do not already know it. This number can be found in Parent Portal.
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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
September 12: Enrichment Begins
September 13: PTA Meeting
September 20: Picture Day
September 29: Field Day and Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
September 30: NO SCHOOL-DPS Planning
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University Park | 720-424-3410 | 2300 S. St. Paul | Website
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