** Friday, October 22, 3:25pm: Costume Parade
** Friday, October 22, 4-6pm: Fall Festival!
** Friday, October 22, 6-9pm: Nights for Knights (2nd-5th)
** Monday, October 25, 4pm: 4th/5th Grade Basketball Tryout #1
** Wednesday, October 27: Picture Day
** Wednesday, October 27, 4pm: 4th/5th Grade Basketball Tryout #2
** Friday, October 29, 1pm: Early Release
** Tuesday, November 2nd: Dia de los Muertos
** Tuesday, November 2nd: Restaurant Night at Esters
** Tuesday, November 2nd, 5pm: VAC Meeting
** Wednesday, November 3rd: PTA Meeting
** Nov. 8-12: Book Fair!
(The Stedman Calendar can always be viewed HERE)
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Note From Principal Atkins
Families,
Happy Fall Festival Day! We're excited to see the community here this afternoon for a fun chance to connect, play games, and enjoy time together. A shout out to PTA and our volunteers for working so hard on making this happen! If you're coming to join us for the Costume Parade, be sure to see the map below to catch students on the West or North sidewalks shortly after 3:30pm. You will still pick up your children at dismissal (3:55pm) and can head to the Fall Festival! (Please remember that this is the only day we'll wear costumes at school!)
Next week we have an Early Release Friday on October 29th, which also means we'll be starting our PATHS School Store. Students will be given a chance to spend their Stedman Bucks on small prizes and/or toys (they can also save up for bigger ticket items!).
We have another full newsletter with resources and information for families, please don't forget to scroll all the way through so you don't miss anything!
Please continue safe health practices as you're out and about in community. We want to keep your children in our classrooms as much as possible.
I hope you all have a great weekend.
Love you all to life!
Michael Atkins
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Nota del Sr. Atkins
Familias
¡Feliz día del festival de otoño! Estamos emocionados de ver a la comunidad aquí esta tarde para tener una divertida oportunidad de conectarse, jugar y disfrutar del tiempo juntos. ¡Un agradecimiento a la PTA y a nuestros voluntarios por trabajar tan duro para que esto suceda! Si viene a unirse a nosotros para el desfile de disfraces, asegúrese de ver el mapa a continuación para ver a los estudiantes en las aceras oeste o norte poco después de las 3:30 pm. ¡Todavía recogerá a sus hijos a la salida (3:55 pm) y puede ir al Festival de Otoño! (¡Recuerde que este es el único día que usaremos disfraces en la escuela!)
La próxima semana tendremos un viernes de salida temprana el 29 de octubre, lo que también significa que comenzaremos nuestra tienda escolar PATHS. Los estudiantes tendrán la oportunidad de gastar sus Stedman Bucks en pequeños premios y / o juguetes (¡también pueden ahorrar para artículos de boletos más grandes!).
Tenemos otro boletín completo con recursos e información para las familias, ¡no olvide desplazarse hasta el final para que no se pierda nada!
Continúe con las prácticas de salud seguras mientras se encuentra fuera de la comunidad. Queremos mantener a sus hijos en nuestras aulas tanto como sea posible.
Espero que todos tengan un gran fin de semana.
¡Los amo a todos de por vida!
Michael Atkins
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News from the Stedman PATH
Please enjoy this week's installment of our Friday "assembly"! Note: if you checked "no" for the media release during registration, we will not be able to include your child in these videos or other photos we share. (Please reach out if your child has been included on accident! We do our best but occasionally kids slip through!) If you would like your child to participate in our videos/photos, please email alison_larson@dpsk12.org to have your media selection changed.
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¡Disfrute de la entrega de esta semana de nuestra "asamblea" del viernes! Nota: si marcó "no" en el comunicado de prensa durante el registro, no podremos incluir a su hijo en estos videos u otras fotos que compartamos. (¡Comuníquese si su hijo ha sido incluido por accidente! Hacemos nuestro mejor esfuerzo, ¡pero ocasionalmente los niños se escapan!) Si desea que su hijo participe en nuestros videos / fotos, envíe un correo electrónico a alison_larson@dpsk12.org para obtener su selección de medios. cambió.
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Fall Festival will be today from 4-6pm! This is a fun, annual community gathering (and fundraiser) where students can attend in costumes, play carnival games, eat tasty food, and spend time together!
A special thank you to our PTA, Fall Festival Coordinator Laurie Twombly, and volunteers for making this fun event possible!
Dia de los Muertos filming will take place next week for ECE-2nd and we still need a few face painting volunteers. Please sign up here if you are able to volunteer on Monday or Tuesday!
¡El Festival de Otoño será hoy de 4 a 6 pm! ¡Esta es una reunión comunitaria anual divertida (y recaudación de fondos) donde los estudiantes pueden asistir disfrazados, jugar juegos de carnaval, comer comida sabrosa y pasar tiempo juntos!
¡Un agradecimiento especial a nuestra PTA, la Coordinadora del Festival de Otoño, Laurie Twombly, y los voluntarios por hacer posible este divertido evento!
La filmación del Día de los Muertos se llevará a cabo la próxima semana para ECE-2nd y todavía necesitamos algunos voluntarios para pintar caras. ¡Regístrese aquí si puede ser voluntario el lunes o martes!
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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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Picture Day!
Families, picture day is taking place on Wednesday (individual photos). Your child received an order form in their Thursday folder yesterday. Please contact the office if you need an additional form or place your order online at dorianstudio.com and search for Stedman Elementary.
Familias, el día de la fotografía se lleva a cabo el miércoles (fotografías individuales). Su hijo recibió ayer un formulario de pedido en su carpeta del jueves. Comuníquese con la oficina si necesita un formulario adicional o haga su pedido en línea en dorianstudio.com y busque Stedman Elementary.
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4th & 5th Grade Basketball!
Students in 4th and 5th Grade are invited to try-out for our school basketball team led by a volunteer coach from the neighborhood (Mr. Cole who coached two years ago as well). The season will be slightly modified from previous years, but most importantly, please note that TRYOUTS will take place on Monday, October 25th and Wednesday, October 27th from 4-5pm. The season will run roughly November-February.
Practices and games will typically take place on Mondays and Thursdays starting November 4th. More details will be provided by the coach at the end of the month.
If your child is interested, please have him/her plan to attend one of the Tryouts. The Coach will later notify families/students with the final team roster.
Los estudiantes de 4º y 5º grado están invitados a participar en el equipo de baloncesto de nuestra escuela dirigido por un entrenador voluntario del vecindario (el Sr. Cole, quien también fue entrenador hace dos años). La temporada se modificará ligeramente con respecto a años anteriores, pero lo más importante es que tenga en cuenta que las PRUEBAS se llevarán a cabo el lunes 25 de octubre y el miércoles 27 de octubre de 4 a 5 p.m. La temporada se extenderá aproximadamente de noviembre a febrero.
Las prácticas y los juegos se llevarán a cabo normalmente los lunes y jueves a partir del 4 de noviembre. El entrenador proporcionará más detalles a fin de mes.
Por favor, haga que su hijo planee asistir a una de las pruebas. El entrenador luego notificará a las familias / estudiantes con la lista final del equipo.
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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.
This week's resource:
Yesterday was International Pronouns Day!
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Healthy Food For Denver Kids
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No Toys From Home
Families, please help us by keeping toys, sporting equipment, and personal electronics home to avoid any disputes or hurt feelings here at school. We have plenty of materials here at school to keep children busy and entertained during recess, and it will help keep students' belongings safe.
Familias, ayúdenos guardando juguetes, equipo deportivo y aparatos electrónicos personales en casa para evitar disputas o herir sentimientos aquí en la escuela. Tenemos muchos materiales aquí en la escuela para mantener a los niños ocupados y entretenidos durante el recreo, y ayudará a mantener seguras las pertenencias de los estudiantes.
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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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Free Membership for 4th Graders!
Roam free, history buffs! History Colorado offers free membership to all fourth grade students in the state. Benefits will include admission to all eight of our museums for students and their families*, one free child ticket to the Georgetown Loop Historic Mining & Railroad Park® (with the purchase of an adult ticket), discounts on programs, and a subscription to our monthly eNews.
¡A pasear libremente, History Buff (aficionado de la historia)! A partir del 1 de junio de 2020, History Colorado ofrecerá una membresía gratuita de un año a todos los estudiantes de cuarto grado en el estado. Los beneficios incluyen la admisión para estudiantes y sus familias a nuestros ocho museos,* un boleto infantil gratuito para el ferrocarril de Georgetown Loop (con la compra de un boleto para adultos), descuentos en programas y una suscripción a nuestros boletines electrónicos de noticias mensuales.
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LeafDrop 2021 — Drop off Leaves Through December 3
Denver recently kicked off its annual, free LeafDrop program that allows residents to sustainably donate their autumn leaves to be composted rather than end up in a landfill. Organic materials such as leaves, branches, grass clippings, and food scraps make up nearly 50% of what Denver residents send to the landfill each year. Find Leafdrop sites near you and download a coupon to receive a free five-pack of paper leaf bags at participating Ace Hardware Stores at denvergov.org/leafdrop. Unlike some other cities, Denver does not pick up leaf bags at the curb/alley, so please don't leave LeafDrop bags with your trash and recycling. The bags are only to help with transport to a drop-off location.
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Interested in Volunteering?
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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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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As schools continue to receive calls about positive COVID exposures and test results, we want to make sure you are aware of the COVID Decision Tree used by DPS to quarantine or isolate students. PLEASE keep us apprised of exposures, test results, etc. We would like to continue in-person learning for as long as possible for our students, and we need your help to do so. Keeping sick children home is important for doing that. Thank you for helping us with this.
A medida que las escuelas continúan recibiendo llamadas sobre exposiciones positivas a COVID y resultados de pruebas, queremos asegurarnos de que conozca el árbol de decisiones de COVID utilizado por DPS para poner en cuarentena o aislar a los estudiantes. POR FAVOR, manténganos informados de las exposiciones, los resultados de las pruebas, etc. Nos gustaría continuar el aprendizaje en persona durante el mayor tiempo posible para nuestros estudiantes, y necesitamos su ayuda para hacerlo. Mantener a los niños enfermos en casa es importante para lograrlo. Gracias por ayudarnos con esto.
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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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Meet HUD basic eligibility requirements: not a registered sex offender and/or not convicted of methamphetamine manufacture or production on public housing premises.
If anyone asks you for money to put in an application for a Denver Housing Authority/HUD housing voucher, they are attempting to commit fraud. DO NOT give them money to receive an application.
If your lottery number is selected, the Denver Housing Authority will send you an application.
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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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