** Monday, September 27: No School
** Tuesday, September 28: Restaurant Night (Crock Spot)
** Wednesday, September 29, 10am: Black Family Call
** Friday, October 1, 1pm: Early Release
** Wednesday, October 6, 6pm: PTA Meeting
** October 15-18: No School (Fall Break)
** Friday, October 22, 4-6pm: Fall Festival
** Wednesday, October 27: Picture Day
** Friday, October 29, 1pm: Early Release
(The Stedman Calendar can always be viewed HERE)
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Note From Principal Atkins
Families,
Happy Friday! Please remember that Monday is a No School (no student contact) day, so next week is a short week for our students since Friday (October 1st) is also an Early Release (dismissal at 1pm). I hope you and your family are able to get some rest and relaxation this weekend.
Parent-Teacher Conferences will begin shortly, so please keep an ear out for information from your teacher to get that scheduled. All conferences will take place virtually this year and should be completed before November 4th.
We appreciate you keeping us apprised of any COVID exposures or potential illnesses so we can continue to keep our community safe. Please remember to keep your child(ren) home if they are experiencing any signs of illness, and please contact the school if you know of a positive Covid exposure or test result in your family.
Please be sure to scroll all the way through this newsletter as we've got a lot of helpful information and resources for our families.
I hope you all have a restful weekend. I look forward to seeing you on Tuesday!
Sincerely,
Michael Atkins
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Nota del Sr. Atkins
Familias
¡Feliz viernes! Por favor recuerde que el lunes es un día sin clases (sin contacto con los estudiantes), por lo que la próxima semana es una semana corta para nuestros estudiantes ya que el viernes (1 de octubre) también es un día de salida anticipada (salida a la 1 pm). Espero que usted y su familia puedan descansar y relajarse este fin de semana.
Las conferencias de padres y maestros comenzarán en breve, así que manténgase atento a la información de su maestro para programarla. Todas las conferencias se llevarán a cabo virtualmente este año y deben completarse antes del 4 de noviembre.
Agradecemos que nos mantenga informados sobre cualquier exposición a COVID o enfermedades potenciales para que podamos continuar manteniendo a nuestra comunidad segura. Por favor recuerde mantener a su (s) hijo (s) en casa si experimentan algún signo de enfermedad, y comuníquese con la escuela si sabe de una exposición a Covid positiva o un resultado de prueba en su familia.
Por favor, asegúrese de desplazarse hasta el final de este boletín, ya que tenemos mucha información y recursos útiles para nuestras familias.
Espero que todos tengan un fin de semana de descanso. ¡Espero verte el martes!
Atentamente,
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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Black Families: Conversation With Mr. Atkins |
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Dear Families,
I am so excited about Stedman's Black Excellence Plan. In consultation with our Black Families, our community partners, and our Stedman staff during the 2020/2021school year, we have created a plan of implementation that focuses on deep relational capacity in a culturally-responsive manner. Our plans are deeply rooted in children's experiences and adult responsibility through modeling - and not forced assimilation. I look forward with great anticipation to continuing our collaborative efforts to serve our Black students in meaningful ways as we work to become the first anti-racist school in America.
In alignment with these efforts, I am hosting a virtual discussion on Wednesday, September 29th at 10am. If you are the family of a Black child here at Stedman, please log in at 10am via Zoom. These conversations are incredibly valuable as we adapt to best serve each of our students. If you can't make it, I plan to host additional conversations in the near future. I hope you can join me!
Michael Atkins
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Update From Discovery Link |
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Discovery Link Families: We were contacted by Discovery Link this week and informed that there is a severe shortage of employees serving their ECE programs across the District. Currently, our site (like others) has been supported by a substitute which is not sustainable for them.
They are in the process of hiring a temporary staff member to delay closure of the ECE Discovery Link programming until Fall Break. However, they are in desperate need of applicants to continue running the program after that. If you know anyone that is possibly interested, please reach out to myself or Corey Hill at corey_hill2@dpsk12.org.
Read more about this position by clicking on this Job Posting. If you apply, please specify that you would like to work at the Stedman site. Many sites across DPS are unfortunately in the same situation.
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Familias de Discovery Link: Discovery Link se puso en contacto con nosotros esta semana y nos informó que hay una grave escasez de empleados que prestan servicios en sus programas de ECE en todo el distrito. Actualmente, nuestro sitio (como otros) ha sido respaldado por un sustituto que no es sostenible para ellos.
Están en el proceso de contratar a un miembro del personal temporal para retrasar el cierre de la programación de ECE Discovery Link hasta las vacaciones de otoño. Sin embargo, necesitan desesperadamente solicitantes para continuar ejecutando el programa después de eso. Si conoce a alguien que posiblemente esté interesado, comuníquese conmigo o con Corey Hill en corey_hill2@dpsk12.org.
Lea más sobre este puesto haciendo clic en este anuncio de empleo. Si aplica, especifique que le gustaría trabajar en el sitio de Stedman. Lamentablemente, muchos sitios de DPS se encuentran en la misma situación. |
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Note From The Front Office |
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Picking Children Up Early: As you know, the process for picking up children early is different during the pandemic. It now takes considerable time to call your children down and bring them out to you for a signature, which at the end of the day can be difficult when the office staff is extremely busy.
If you need to pick your child up early, please do so before 3:35pm, otherwise we ask that you wait until the bell at 3:55pm. This change will allow our small staff to continue supporting phone calls, classroom needs, and medical issues. If at all possible, please refrain from picking up your child(ren) between 3:35-3:55pm. Thank you for your understanding!
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Recoger a los niños temprano: como sabe, el proceso para recoger a los niños temprano es diferente durante la pandemia. Ahora se necesita un tiempo considerable para llamar a sus hijos y traerlos para que los firme, lo que al final del día puede ser difícil cuando el personal de la oficina está extremadamente ocupado.
Si necesita recoger a su hijo temprano, hágalo antes de las 3:35 pm, de lo contrario le pedimos que espere hasta que suene la campana a las 3:55 pm. Este cambio permitirá que nuestro pequeño personal continúe apoyando las llamadas telefónicas, las necesidades del salón de clases y los problemas médicos. Si es posible, absténgase de recoger a su (s) hijo (s) entre las 3: 35-3: 55pm. ¡Gracias por su comprensión!
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Water Bottles For Students |
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We are excited to have new water bottles for students that will be delivered during school next week! PLEASE NOTE: These water bottles have a clear rubber insert at the top that needs to be in place or the water bottle will leak. Please make sure that you do not lose this important part of the water bottle when cleaning or using! We encourage students to bring these to school daily to stay hydrated.
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¡Estamos emocionados de tener nuevas botellas de agua para los estudiantes que se entregarán durante la escuela la próxima semana! TENGA EN CUENTA: Estas botellas de agua tienen un inserto de goma transparente en la parte superior que debe estar en su lugar o la botella de agua se derramará. ¡Asegúrese de no perder esta parte importante de la botella de agua al limpiarla o usarla! Alentamos a los estudiantes a que los traigan a la escuela todos los días para mantenerse hidratados.
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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.
This week's resource:
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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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As long as we are able, we are planning to host Fall Festival on Friday, October 22nd 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! PTA will be reaching out for volunteers and support, please let them know if you are able to help out! (pta.stedman@gmail.com)
Mientras podamos, estamos planeando organizar el Festival de Otoño el viernes 22 de octubre 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! La PTA buscará voluntarios y apoyo. ¡Hágales saber si puede ayudar! (pta.stedman@gmail.com)
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We are working with a new vendor who is putting together a new school store for us! Stay tuned for more information on getting Spirit Gear!
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¡Estamos trabajando con un nuevo proveedor que está armando una nueva tienda escolar para nosotros! ¡Estén atentos para obtener más información sobre cómo obtener Spirit Gear!
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You are invited to join virtually for a special one-night-only event Wednesday, September 29 from 4 to 6 pm EST as we engage in a thought-provoking conversation focused on Cultivating Genius Within Black Children.
Dr. Muhammad's keynote will provide interactive and foundational experiences of culturally and historically responsive education to teachers and leaders. The talk will blend history, theory, and practical/engaging approaches for understanding and implementing culturally and historically responsive education (CHRE) instructional practices. Dr. Muhammad will demonstrate researched-based equity practices and offer pedagogical examples of the lesson and unit plans.
The keynote will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by P.R.I.D.E. Director Dr. Aisha White and featuring Dr. Muhammad and Bekezela Mguni, a queer Trinidadian artist, radical librarian, and educator with more than 15 years of community organizing experience in the Reproductive Justice movement.
The webinar starts at 4 pm ET and is completely free! All you have to do is register here to participate via Zoom.
Don't forget to attend! This event is one-night-only and will not be available as a recording.
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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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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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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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