2300 S. St. Paul St., Denver, CO 80210
720-424-3410
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UPark Fun Run and Carnival Registration is Now OPEN!
UPark and our fantastic PTA are so excited to host the Fun Run and Carnival again this year! This event is a wonderful way for our community to connect and have some fun, especially after the last few years of putting in-person events on hold. Check out all the details below and we can't wait to see you all for our Fun Run and Carnival in May!
We’ll kick off the morning with a Fun Run where all students will show their UPark pride in specially-designed Fun Run t-shirts. Immediately following will be a Carnival with a BBQ, games & prizes, bouncy castles, face painters, music, and more!!!
Please read the registration details carefully as there are 3 parts (Fun Run Entry, Lunch Ticket, and Carnival Wristband). Early registration will be open until the end of the day on March 25th. Early registration is the only way to guarantee t-shirt size and availability so don’t delay, register today!
*All portions of the Fun Run and Carnival are on school grounds. Need-based scholarships for the Fun Run and Carnival are available for qualifying families, contact Alicia Vega (alicia_vega@dpsk12.org). Other questions? Contact Audrey and Kate at uparkpta@gmail.com.
Thank you,
Eric Atonna
UPark Principal
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Class picture day is Tuesday, March 15th. Order envelopes were sent home in this week. Please return them to your classroom teacher no later than picture day (March 15th). |
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Trimester 2 Report Cards Available |
Report cards are now available in Parent Portal. To access report cards, follow the steps below.
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Log in to the Parent Portal at https://myportal.dpsk12.org/
- Grades will appear on the home screen after log in
- The drop down next to "Student Performance" needs to be changed from T3 to T2 to view this past trimester's grades
- To view more details click on the "Report Card Key" and the "Full Report Card" link and change from T3 to T2
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To view teacher comments view this video for instructions (video link can also be found in the Portal in the full report card section)
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Enrichment Registration is Open! |
Spring Enrichment Registration Information
Registration begins Wednesday, March 9th at 8:00am and ends at 5:00pm on Wednesday, March 23rd.
Below are the steps to begin registration on March 9th.
(There is NO early access to registration before March 9th!)
(PAYMENT IS DUE AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION)
**Some course scholarships are available. Please contact Joie, UPark enrichment coordinator, at joie_cohen@dpsk12.org to request a scholarship for your student.
Winter Enrichment Make-Up Sessions
Due to weather cancelations many enrichment classes will have a make-up day at the end of the session. Please see the make-up dates below.
- Tuesday Enrichments: make-up date March 22nd
- Wednesday Enrichments: make-up date March 23rd
- Thursday Enrichments: make-up date March 24th
Summer Enrichment-Carson Elementary
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DPS Summer Connections-Enroll Now! |
Summer Connections is a FREE full day, 6
week program available in all DPS regions
for ALL rising 1st-5th grade students that combines literacy, math, and science. Students will engage in hands-on enrichment experiences in STEM, Art and Spark Career Exploration. Students may receive individual or small group tutoring.
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2nd/3rd Grade Arts Showcase |
Our guidelines for live performances have recently changed and we are thrilled to be able to invite you to our in person arts showcase! The event will be held on Thursday, March 24th from 5:00-6:00 for 2nd Grade and from 6:00-7:00 for 3rd Grade. Please click on the link for your student's grade to see each class' specific rotation schedule among the evening's events. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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The Denver March Powwow will be held in person this year from March 18-20 at the Denver Coliseum. Admission is free for students 6 years old and under. For all others, tickets are available for purchase at the door at $7 per day. Last year, the event was held virtually, and we heard from DPS community members about their connections to the Denver March Powoww.
Denver March Powwow passes will be provided to Native American Culture and Education students in DPS for free from 3-5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16 at the Denver Indian Center located at 4407 Morrison Rd, Denver, CO 80219. To receive a Denver March Powwow pass, students must be enrolled through Denver Public Schools and have a 506 form on file with the NACE office. Blank 506 forms will be available at the distribution for completion.
The African American Young Ladies Summit Program is hosting a virtual Journey Through The Decades of Black Excellence Showcase Fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 22. The event will feature an annual fashion showcase scholarship opportunity and a Uganda fundraiser. All are welcome! Space is limited, so confirm your ticket purchase today.
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It's basketball season! Mr. Davis and Mr. Dylan keep our students on their toes shooting hoops and building relationships. |
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March is Women's History Month! Thank you our UPark PTA for updating the display case to help us celebrate the achievements and contributions of Women around the world and throughout history this month and beyond.
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2nd Grade Service Learning Project |
As part of our community study and service learning, second graders are planning to work with the Child Rescue Foundation and the Teddy Bear Project.
You can be a part of this 2nd grade project by:
- Collecting new or "slightly loved" stuffed animals of all kinds, not just teddy bears.
- Bring the animals to a second grade classroom (Rm #113, 114 or 119) or the office, anytime until April 8th.
- With adult supervision, students can ask neighbors, friends and family to donate stuffed animals for the project.
These stuffed animals will be given to children in the Denver Community. Some organizations benefiting are Children's Hospital, Denver Rescue Mission, Tennyson Children's Home, Denver County Court Day Care and more. Our classes will hold a counting event where we will find out how many animals have been collected (i.e. how many children we've helped) through our service learning project.
Click here to learn more about the Child Rescue Foundation.
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New DPS Chromebook Policies |
As the district has been shifting to a 1:1 Chromebook model across all district-run schools and we look to increase student access to critical tools like these devices to enhance their learning inside and outside of the classroom, schools will begin to have devices follow students from school to school through their time at DPS.
DPS will require all district-run schools to send Chromebooks home with students in second-fifth grade each day. Sending devices home with students reflects the new policy designed to increase equity in computer access. This policy -- where computers also follow students and not the school they attend -- expands access in the event of school closures, extends learning opportunities outside the classroom, and supports Expanded Academic Learning programming this summer.
Starting March 11th, UPark 2nd-5th grade students will bring their Chromebooks home each night. Please be sure that these devices are charged overnight and come back to school each day with students.
All UPark students (Kindergarten-5th grade) will be sent home with their Chromebooks over the summer. We will only collect back devices from students transferring to a Charter school or out of the district.
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Ongoing Important Links and Information |
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COVID Testing
- UPark received a supply of home rapid tests for our community to use. If you need a box please contact the main office.
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Community members can schedule FREE COVID tests using this link. All City Stadium at South High School is the closest location to University Park.
School Based Health Clinics
All students enrolled in Denver Public Schools are eligible to visit one of our school based health clinics free of charge.
- School Based Health Clinic Information Line at 303-602-8958
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Please click here for specific clinic locations and information.
COVID Vaccine Information
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Denver Health School-Based Health Centers (SBHCs) are offering vaccinations for free at 18 locations across the city.
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information about the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine for children can be found in this fact sheet from Denver Health.
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Register for a vaccine online with the Denver Health MyChart account here, or can call 303-602-8958 to schedule.
School Health Information
Visit the DPS COVID resources and information webpage to answer frequently asked COVID-19 questions. This resource can be accessed directly from the dpsk12.org homepage by clicking the green “COVID-19 Guidance” button.
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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
March 15: Class Pictures
March 23: PTA Gathering
March 24: 2nd/3rd Grade Performances and Art Show
March 28-31: NO SCHOOL-Spring Break
April 1: NO SCHOOL-Spring Break
April 4: NO SCHOOL-DPS Planning
April 12: CSC Meeting
April 12: PTA Meeting
April 12-22: CMAS (Grades 3-5)
April 22: Shakespeare Festival
April 26: 2nd Grade Field Trip
April 28: Shakespeare Night
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