** Friday, May 28: Last Day of School! (Dismissal at 1pm)
** June 11 - 25: Online Registration (stay tuned for more details)
** Thursday, August 19, 3pm: Teacher Meet & Greet
** Monday, August 23: First Day of School (K-5)
** Monday, September 13, 5pm: Back to School Night
(The Stedman Calendar can always be viewed HERE)
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Families,
This unique, wild, and monumental year has come to a close, and I am so proud of our Stedman community. What felt impossible before the year began, was not only completed but CONQUERED by our people. Where we had doubts and fear, the babies in this building led the way. Because of them, we had a terrific year full of growth, fun, and community. I am so grateful for their perseverance and resilience, and I am also grateful for our incredible staff who adapted and showed grit and determination through ever-changing conditions. A special thank you also goes out to our families who showed both grace and trust throughout the year to help us reach our goals and finish the year strong. We are ALL stronger today than we were yesterday!
It was truly special getting to celebrate our students at the Continuation ceremonies this week. The taste of "normalcy" - having people together again - reminded me just how special our community truly is. It makes me excited for what's to come.
As we enter the Summer break, remember to enjoy time and rest with your child(ren). You all deserve it! We've provided some activity and resource ideas below to keep their little minds and bodies active over the break, please be sure to take a look and bookmark those. We hope every student will also take part in our Stedman Summer Challenge by completing time in Lexia and DreamBox to keep their brains fresh and ready for the new year this Fall. But most importantly, I hope you are able to spend quality time with your child(ren) laughing, loving, and reading together. If your time is short, reading is one of the best activities you can do for your child!
We are extremely excited for the new school year and will be working this summer to prepare for an even better year. Please remember that if you are desiring Remote Learning for your child, you must make a selection in Parent Portal by June 4th. Choosing Remote Learning will unenroll you from Stedman and place you with the District for the entire school year. If you have questions about this, please reach out to Ali Larson at alison_larson@dpsk12.org.
If you weren't able to grab your Lost & Found items, Ms. Rhonda will be in the office on Tuesday, June 1st from 10am-2pm and can let you look through the items. This is the LAST chance to check for your items.
We will be sharing class assignments in August and will hold a Teacher Meet & Greet on the playground on August 19th at 3 pm. Mark your calendar! We will continue to send information as needed over the summer (hopefully not too often!).
This is it. We did it. Thank you Stedman family. Keep scrolling for resources and opportunities for the community and access the DPS Summer Resources guide as needed.
Sincerely,
Michael Atkins
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Nota del Sr. Atkins
Familias
Este año único, salvaje y monumental ha llegado a su fin y estoy muy orgulloso de nuestra comunidad Stedman. Lo que parecía imposible antes de que comenzara el año, no solo fue completado, sino CONQUISTADO por nuestra gente. Donde teníamos dudas y miedo, los bebés de este edificio abrieron el camino. Gracias a ellos, tuvimos un año fantástico lleno de crecimiento, diversión y comunidad. Estoy muy agradecido por su perseverancia y resistencia, y también estoy agradecido por nuestro increíble personal que se adaptó y mostró determinación y determinación a través de condiciones siempre cambiantes. Un agradecimiento especial también para nuestras familias que mostraron gracia y confianza durante todo el año para ayudarnos a alcanzar nuestras metas y terminar el año con fuerza. ¡TODOS somos más fuertes hoy que ayer!
Fue realmente especial celebrar a nuestros estudiantes en las ceremonias de continuación de esta semana. El sabor de la "normalidad", tener gente unida de nuevo, me recordó lo especial que es realmente nuestra comunidad. Me emociona lo que está por venir.
Al entrar en las vacaciones de verano, recuerde disfrutar del tiempo y descansar con su (s) hijo (s). ¡Todos se lo merecen! Hemos proporcionado algunas ideas de actividades y recursos a continuación para mantener sus pequeñas mentes y cuerpos activos durante las vacaciones, asegúrese de echarles un vistazo y marcarlos como favoritos. Esperamos que todos los estudiantes también participen en nuestro Desafío de Verano Stedman al completar tiempo en Lexia y DreamBox para mantener sus cerebros frescos y listos para el nuevo año este otoño. Pero lo más importante es que espero que puedan pasar tiempo de calidad con sus hijos riendo, amando y leyendo juntos. Si tiene poco tiempo, ¡leer es una de las mejores actividades que puede hacer por su hijo!
Estamos muy emocionados por el nuevo año escolar y trabajaremos este verano para prepararnos para un año aún mejor. Recuerde que si desea el aprendizaje remoto para su hijo, debe hacer una selección en el Portal para padres antes del 4 de junio. Si elige el aprendizaje remoto, se cancelará su inscripción en Stedman y lo colocará en el distrito durante todo el año escolar. Si tiene preguntas sobre esto, comuníquese con Ali Larson en alison_larson@dpsk12.org.
Si no pudo recoger sus artículos perdidos y encontrados, la Sra. Rhonda estará en la oficina el martes 1 de junio de 10 am a 2 pm y le permitirá revisar los artículos. Esta es la ÚLTIMA oportunidad de verificar sus artículos.
Compartiremos las asignaciones de clase en agosto y tendremos un encuentro y saludo de maestros en el patio de recreo el 19 de agosto a las 3 pm. ¡Marca tu calendario! Continuaremos enviando información según sea necesario durante el verano (¡con suerte no con demasiada frecuencia!).
Eso es todo. Lo hicimos. Gracias familia Stedman. Siga desplazándose para encontrar recursos y oportunidades para la comunidad.
Atentamente,
Michael Atkins
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Continuations
I was so proud to witness the Continuations of our ECE4, Kindergarten, and 5th Grade students this week. These students have worked hard to get to this point, and it was a joy getting to celebrate together! Special thanks to the PTA for helping us make the ceremonies happen in-person and for the special treats and decorations to make it even more fun for everyone. Please enjoy the photo albums and download any photos of your child(ren)!
Estaba muy orgulloso de presenciar las Continuaciones de nuestros estudiantes de ECE4, Kindergarten y 5to grado esta semana. Estos estudiantes han trabajado duro para llegar a este punto, ¡y fue un placer poder celebrar juntos! Un agradecimiento especial a la PTA por ayudarnos a hacer que las ceremonias ocurran en persona y por los obsequios y decoraciones especiales para que sea aún más divertido para todos. ¡Disfrute de los álbumes de fotos y descargue las fotos de sus hijos!
Albums:
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Special shout out to Mrs. Trexler and our 5th Grade students for brightening up our Community Garden with this beautiful new artwork!! |
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FREE STUDENT MEALS OVER THE SUMMER |
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KEEPING YOUR BRAIN BUSY THIS SUMMER! |
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Opportunities at Stedman!
Are you interested in joining Team Stedman? We have a few openings that we would love to have Community members apply for. Read more about the positions here and apply through DPS Careers.
- Office Support/Secretary
- Library Tech (half-time position)
¿Está interesado en unirse al equipo Stedman? Tenemos algunas vacantes para las que nos encantaría que los miembros de la comunidad se postularan. Lea más sobre los puestos aquí y presente su solicitud a través de DPS Careers.
- Oficina de apoyo / secretaria
- Library Tech (posición de medio tiempo)
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Healthy Food for Denver Kids |
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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.
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Before/After School Care Next Year
Hello Stedman Families! We at Extended Learning and Community School (ELCS) are excited to offer our Discover Link program for ECE – 5th grade students starting the 21-22 school year. This program provides DPS students a safe, enriching place to continue their studies, explore new skills and make friends during out-of-school time. Registration for the program starts 7/12. To learn more, please visit our website!
¡Hola familias de Stedman! En la Escuela Comunitaria y de Aprendizaje Extendido (ELCS) nos complace ofrecer nuestro programa Discover Link para estudiantes de ECE - 5to grado que comienzan el año escolar 21-22. Este programa proporciona a los estudiantes de DPS un lugar seguro y enriquecedor para continuar sus estudios, explorar nuevas habilidades y hacer amigos durante el tiempo fuera de la escuela. La inscripción para el programa comienza el 7/12. Para obtener más información, visite nuestro sitio web.
Our Mission: Creating opportunities for school communities to engage and inspire Denver youth and families
Vision: Our vision is to provide high-quality programming, every day at every site. We will support social, emotional and academic learning, increase family participation and community engagement, and expand middle school programming.
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Helpful Information for Next Year
We will be asking families to join us for "Virtual Registration" by registering online between June 11-25. We will send information via email/text with how to participate. Please remember that school will start a week later this Fall, our first day will be August 23rd.
Les pediremos a las familias que se unan a nosotros para el "Registro virtual" registrándose en línea entre el 11 y el 25 de junio. Enviaremos información por correo electrónico / mensaje de texto con cómo participar. Por favor recuerde que la escuela comenzará una semana más tarde este otoño, nuestro primer día será el 23 de agosto.
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Summer Passport Fun!
Park Hill Neighbors for Equity in Education (PHNEE.org) is sponsoring a Free, COVID-safe, Unplugged Activity for kids and families during June 2021. Pick up a PHNEE Summer Passport in the school office between May 24 and 28. Walk, bike, skateboard, scoot or drive to the locations shown on the Passport and explore key landmarks in our neighborhood. At schools and libraries, complete the task identified on the map and check it off. At businesses, show your passport and receive a prize. Visit every school, stop by at least one library and 3 businesses and be entered in a drawing for one of the Grand Prizes! Let’s get to know the richness of all that Greater Park Hill has to offer! For more information, go to phnee.org or call 720-515-8681.
La asociación de Vecinos de Park Hill por la equidad en la educación (PHNEE.org) está patrocinando una actividad gratis, con protocolos de seguridad para el COVID y desconectada para niños y familias durante junio de 2021. Recoja un pasaporte de verano PHNEE en la oficina de la escuela entre el 24 y el 28 de mayo. Camine, monte en bicicleta, patine, ande en patineta, o maneje hasta los lugares que se muestran en el pasaporte y explore los puntos de referencia clave en nuestro vecindario. En escuelas y bibliotecas, complete la tarea identificada en el mapa y márquela. En las empresas, muestre su pasaporte y reciba un premio. ¡Visite cada escuela, al menos una biblioteca y por lo menos 3 negocios y su pasaporte se inscribirá en un sorteo para un Gran Premio! ¡Conozcamos la riqueza de todo lo que Greater Park Hill tiene para ofrecer! Para obtener más información, visite phnee.org o llame al 720-515-8681.
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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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Summer Opportunities:
Museo de las Americas
Kids love our summer camp! One of our parents reported that after attending Museo Summer Arts + Culture Camp, her son was noticeably more confident in groups and proudly sang and danced in the final performance for familias. Stories like this warm our heart. <3
Scholarships are going fast! Partial and full financial aid are available, simply email education@museo.org or call 303.571.4401 ext. 13.
We're excited to have kids back IN PERSON this year, and are confident that our safety measures will keep your kiddos safe.
Please let your Communities know about this excellent opportunity for families. For more information, contact Program Director Leah Zavaleta at education@museo.org or 303.571.4401 ext. 13
Free Spanish Classes
Museo has partnered with local libraries to offer Spanish language classes, facilitated by one of our wonderful maestras, Caterina, of Mundo Mistico. Her classes are all being offered online, each is an hour long, twice a month, and each month the language is taught through the arts and culture of a different Latin American country.
Click on your library system to find out date, time and details!
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While this year is unlike any other, there are still ways for us to continue supporting our students.
Please continue reading your emails from PTA and reach out to pta.stedman@gmail.com if you have any questions or want to jump in! We'll provide updates here in the newsletter as well.
Join us for our first meeting of the year on Wednesday, September 1st at 6pm!
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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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FREE MEAL DELIVERY IN DENVER
Sign Up for Colorado Food Cluster Meal Deliveries:
Colorado Food Cluster (CFC) provides free meals to youth ages 6-18 in the Denver Metro Area (within 20 miles of downtown). Each student will receive a weekly delivery of 7 dinners and 14 snacks, including fruit and milk, until June 30, 2021.
Regístrese para las entregas de comidas del grupo de alimentos de Colorado:
Colorado Food Cluster (CFC) ofrece comidas gratuitas a jóvenes de 6 a 18 años en el área metropolitana de Denver (dentro de las 20 millas del centro de la ciudad). Cada alumno recibirá una entrega semanal de 7 cenas y 14 snacks, entre fruta y leche, hasta el 30 de junio de 2021.
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Stedman Spirit Gear
Our new store for Stedman Spirit Gear is finally up! If you are interested in purchasing a new item, please visit this site. Orders will be handled individually and a portion of all sales will be donated back to the school by the vendor.
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COVID-19 Testing Now Free for All Community Members |
Through the end of the year, COVIDCheck Colorado is now offering free testing to anyone in Colorado. This means that leaders, educators and staff can go with household members and invite other community members to test and help slow the spread of COVID.
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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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Family Supports
If your family is in need of additional support, please be sure to reach out to our Family Liaison, Ali Larson, via text or email: alison_larson@dpsk12.org. We have access to some food and transportation resources that may be helpful during these stressful times.
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