Upcoming Dates For Your Calendar
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Monday, February 21 & Tuesday, February 22: No School
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Wednesday, February 23: ECE Virtual Family Math Night
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Thursday, March 3: No school for ECE students only, staff training day
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Friday, March 4: No school for ECE students only, Parent Teacher Conferences
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Monday, March 28 - Friday, April 1: No School Spring Break
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Dear Hallett Families,
Thank you for a fun Black History Month themed spirit week!
Remember, there is no school on Monday or Tuesday next week! Please enjoy the long weekend.
We look forward to seeing everyone back on Wednesday, February 23.
With love,
Dominique Jefferson
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Important Update from DPS on School-Mask Order
Dear DPS Community,
Throughout the pandemic, DPS has worked closely with our state and local health partners, including DDPHE and Denver Health. Our COVID-19 plan and procedures continue to be guided by their medical and public health expertise. Our health partners made this decision based on high rates of immunity and lower rates of severe disease. We have a very high vaccination rate in our community; about 80% of Denver residents ages 5 and older are vaccinated. DPS also is in full compliance, across all schools and worksites, with the city’s vaccine mandate.
“Coming out of Omicron, we’re now at a different phase of the pandemic,” said Dr. Steven Federico, Director of Pediatrics for Denver Health and our close partner on our COVID response team. “The focus moving forward needs to be on vaccination—including boosters for teens and adults, as well staying home and getting tested when we’re sick. The lifting of this mandate does not mean that individuals should not or cannot mask.”
I am so tremendously grateful to the entire DPS community for coming together during the pandemic to follow the guidelines set forth by our health agencies and to do our best to adapt to changes, always while helping to ensure the healthiest conditions in our buildings for our scholars, our educators, and each other. If you or your family members have not yet been vaccinated or boosted, please do so as soon as possible, as it remains the best way to protect our children, families, and neighbors.
We will continue to work closely with our health partners, and we will remain flexible and diligent as the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve.
There are ongoing discussions between public officials and the state about changes to quarantine and reporting as rates decline. And we will also be providing updated health and safety guidance in the coming days for meetings, Central Support sites, and athletic and other school events.
Thank you again for your patience and perseverance as we continue to support our scholars, schools, and each other.
In collaboration,
Dr. Alex Marrero
Superintendent, Denver Public Schools
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Attendance Reminder
If your child(ren) is/are out sick please call the front office to let us know! If we do not hear from you, then your child will have an unverified absence.
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Join the Hallett ECE Team for an evening event of virtual AND hands-on math fun.
Attend remotely, our unique Family Math Night event. It's a perfect blend of hands-on math learning while connecting with other ECE families in a virtual environment.
The virtual link will ONLY be emailed to families who have RSVP'd click on the link above, to sign up.
Thank you!
Hallett ECE Team
Date: 02/23/2022 (Wed.)
Time: 5:30pm - 6:15pm MSTLocation: Virtual
Created by: Mrs. Trahan
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Need an activity for the next snow day? DPS Online Library has a large selection of free books, audiobooks, and read-a-longs! Click Here to Explore!
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Virtual MLE-DAC Meeting for Families of Multilingual Learners on Feb. 23
Please join DPS for a virtual Multilingual Education Districtwide Advisory Committee (MLE DAC) meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 23 from 5-6:30 p.m.
This month’s session will include:
- Opportunity to get to know a DPS Board Member
- Healthy Start Times Phase 2
- Declining Enrollment Update
- Social-Emotional support opportunities for families
For more information, please visit the MLE-DAC website or call 720-423-2040.
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COVID-19 Vaccines for Children
INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES
The most effective way to keep our schools healthy and safe -- and our students learning in person -- is by getting your family vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccines are now available for everyone age 5 and older.
Benefits of getting vaccinated:
Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 has many benefits for you, your child, your family and your community, including:
- More in-person learning days! The vaccine helps us reduce the unpredictability of the pandemic.
- If you are exposed to COVID you will not need to quarantine, unless you develop symptoms.
- Safer and easier to participate in extracurricular sports and clubs.
- Helps us get closer to returning to more of our pre-COVID freedoms, like not wearing masks.
- Protects your family members, particularly those at higher risk -- and means there can be more hugs!
Where to get a vaccine:
COVID vaccinations for all eligible individuals -- now including children ages 5 and up -- are available for free through our Denver Health School-Based Health Centers (SBHCs).
With 18 locations across the district, our SBHCs offer a quick and convenient way to get vaccinated. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, please contact Denver Health at 303-602-8958.
Other vaccine providers:
COVID vaccinations are widely available across the City and County of Denver. Talk with your child’s primary-care provider to find out if they are providing COVID vaccinations. You can also locate a vaccine provider through the national website Vaccine.gov.
To learn more about DPS’ response to COVID-19 and how to keep your student safe and healthy, please visit www.dpsk12.org.
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Free Mental Health Services
In October, the Colorado Department of Human Services, Office of Behavioral Health launched I Matter, a program that provides three or more free counseling sessions for any Colorado youth. Youth and their parents can visit the I Matter platform to take a confidential online survey about their mental health and schedule sessions with a licensed behavioral health clinician, primarily via telehealth. All Colorado youth ages 18 or younger—or 21 and younger if receiving special education services—are eligible to receive free services.
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Free Meals for All Students 18 Years and Younger Will Extend Through the 2021-22 School Year!
All students enrolled in Denver Public Schools will have access to breakfast and lunch meals at no cost, regardless of free and reduced meal eligibility. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are eaten in the classroom daily.
Families who would like to get meals for children at home may go to their nearest school cafeteria and request meals for children 18 years and younger.
Families are encouraged to complete a Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application to be eligible for additional family benefits and school funding, including items such as fee waivers, EBT benefits, and to ensure proper funding for schools.
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“We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.”
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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