**Friday, February 4th, 1pm: Early Release
**Friday, February 5th, 10:30am: Open House
**Wednesday, February 9th, 6pm: PTA Meeting
**Wednesday, February 16th, 5-8pm: Illegal Pete's Restaurant Night!
**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 February, and happy Black History Month! If you haven't had a chance to check out the email I sent earlier this week, be sure to check it out here as it's filled with excellent Black History Month Resources.
It was an honor to be featured on CBS4 this week, I hope you had a chance to view the segment. If not, you can see it in our Stedman News video below or here. I couldn't be more proud of the work we're doing to not only grow our students academically, but in emotional and social intelligence as well.
February is a great month for us to focus on ZEST. Don't forget, Zest can look like:
- actively participating
- showing enthusiasm
- approaching new situations with excitement and energy
During the month of February, help us encourage Zest in our young people!
We are wrapping up the Round 1 SchoolChoice window and planning for next year. While DPS and many nearby schools are seeing declining enrollment trends, Stedman is projected to continue growing. The growth requires intentionally planning, though with growth comes an increase in funding, so we are looking forward to the possibilities for next year. If you have NOT completed your retention survey, please do so here. This helps us know how many students we can accept for the coming year. We appreciate your help with this.
Due to the snow this week, PTA is meeting this coming Wednesday night via Zoom and/or in person. Be sure to check out this amazing community who works so hard to support our students and staff. We couldn't be who we are without them!
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. Enjoy your weekend!
Michael Atkins
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Nota del Sr. Atkins
Familias
¡Feliz febrero y feliz Mes de la Historia Negra! Si no ha tenido la oportunidad de revisar el correo electrónico que le envié a principios de esta semana, asegúrese de revisarlo aquí, ya que está repleto de excelentes recursos del Mes de la Historia Negra.
Fue un honor aparecer en CBS4 esta semana, espero que hayan tenido la oportunidad de ver el segmento. Si no, puede verlo en nuestro video de Stedman News a continuación o aquí. No podría estar más orgulloso del trabajo que estamos haciendo no solo para hacer crecer a nuestros estudiantes académicamente, sino también en inteligencia emocional y social.
Febrero es un gran mes para que nos concentremos en ZEST. No lo olvides, Zest puede verse como:
participando activamente
mostrando entusiasmo
abordar nuevas situaciones con emoción y energía
¡Durante el mes de febrero, ayúdenos a fomentar Zest en nuestros jóvenes!
Estamos finalizando la ventana de Elección de Escuela de la Ronda 1 y planificando para el próximo año. Si bien DPS y muchas escuelas cercanas están viendo tendencias de inscripción decrecientes, se prevé que Stedman continúe creciendo. El crecimiento requiere una planificación intencional, aunque con el crecimiento viene un aumento en la financiación, por lo que esperamos con ansias las posibilidades para el próximo año. Si NO ha completado su encuesta de retención, hágalo aquí. Esto nos ayuda a saber cuántos estudiantes podemos aceptar para el próximo año. Agradecemos su ayuda con esto.
Debido a la nieve de esta semana, la PTA se reunirá el próximo miércoles por la noche a través de Zoom y/o en persona. Asegúrese de visitar esta increíble comunidad que trabaja arduamente para apoyar a nuestros estudiantes y personal. ¡No podríamos ser quienes somos sin ellos!
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. ¡Disfruta tu fin de semana!
Michael Atkins
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News from the Stedman PATH |
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Nights for Knights Calendar Change
Families - our Team that runs Nights for Knights has made the decision to cancel February's event to continue our downward trend of COVID-19 cases and keep our staff and students healthy. The next date take place in March. Thank you for your understanding.
Familias: para aquellos que participan en Nights for Knights, tenga en cuenta que la fecha de febrero se ha pospuesto hasta fines de febrero, mientras que los números de COVID en Denver continúan disminuyendo. La próxima fecha será en marzo. Gracias por su comprensión.
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Cool CSA Opportunity for ALL!
The Urban Farm CSA at Stedman Elementary!
The Urban Farm (TUF) and Stedman Elementary are teaming up to offer your family farm fresh, healthy produce grown right here in Denver. TUF will be offering 3 seasonal CSA Membership options: Spring, Summer, and Fall. You can sign up for one or all three allowing you to decide what works best for your family.
For each week of the CSA, freshly harvested veggies from TUF will be sent home with your Stedman student! In addition, by purchasing a CSA from TUF you are supporting healthy food access in your community. TUF will be distributing up to 50 Free CSA shares per season to qualifying Stedman families. Your support makes this possible! (If you are a family that cannot afford a membership but are interested in receiving a free CSA share, please reach out to alison_larson@dpsk12.net or our front office)
CSA Sign-up
Spaces are limited, so don't wait! Learn more and register for your Spring and/or Fall CSA now at the link below! Details for the Summer CSA are still to be determined and registration info will be announced shortly.
What is a CSA and what does it stand for?
Community Supported Agriculture is a system that connects the producer and consumers within the food system more closely by allowing the consumer to subscribe to the harvest of a local farm... It is an alternative socioeconomic model of agriculture and food distribution that allows the producer and consumer to share the risks and benefits of farming!
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Black History Month Student Work |
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CMAS Assessment Dates
Families - please mark your calendar for this year's CMAS dates.
- March 22, 23, 24 - 3rd-5th English Language Arts, 9:30 am
- April 12, 13, 14 - 5th Math, 9:30am
- April 19, 20, 21- 3rd, 4th Math, 9:30am & 5th Science, 9:15 am
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Middle School Info for 5th Grade Families
**PLEASE submit your Choice application for middle school by 4pm on February 15th. If you do not do this, you may not get placed at a school. Reach out to our front office if you need support.
5th Grade Families - your students will be doing a virtual tour of McAuliffe Manual at 9:30am on Tuesday. Message your teacher if you'd like the link to participate!
5 th Grade Immersion Families - if your child is interested in Middle School at Denver Language School, they are hosting a Middle School Tour of February 7th. If that date doesn't work, you can reach out to Camilla@denverlanguageschool.org about tours.
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**POR FAVOR envíe su solicitud de Elección para la escuela intermedia antes de las 4:00 p. m. del 15 de febrero. Si no hace esto, es posible que no lo coloquen en una escuela. Comuníquese con nuestra oficina principal si necesita ayuda.
Familias de 5to grado: sus estudiantes realizarán un recorrido virtual del Manual McAuliffe a las 9:30 am el martes. ¡Envía un mensaje a tu profesor si quieres el enlace para participar!
Familias de inmersión de 5.° grado: si su hijo está interesado en la escuela intermedia en Denver Language School, organizarán un recorrido por la escuela intermedia el 7 de febrero. Si esa fecha no funciona, puede comunicarse con Camilla@denverlanguageschool.org acerca de los recorridos.
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Free Dyslexia Presentation
2/9/22, 7:00pm-8:30 pm— Free Virtual Zoom Presentation: "Dyslexia 101: Success Tools for Empowering Students in the Classroom and at Home"
Do you have a child, family member, or student that struggles to read, write, spell or memorize math fact? Is homework a battle? Does the child complain about going to school? During this presentation, participants will explore signs of this common learning difference and participate in a series of group activities designed to allow attendees to experience what it "feels" like to be dyslexic. Leave with the knowledge base and tools necessary to empower your bright young learners! Use this Evite link to RSVP for this free, interactive presentation hosted by DenCoKID and Presented by Sally Pistilli, director at the International Dyslexia Association Rocky Mountain Branch.
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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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Updated COVID Decision Tree |
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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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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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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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