Updates For Our Community

Important Dates For Your Calendar

• Friday, March 17th - Early Release - Students Dismiss @ 1:00pm
• Monday, March 20th-24th - Spring Spirit Week
• Saturday March 25th-April 3rd- Spring Break, No School

Hallett Calendar for 2022/2023

Family Engagement Meeting Updates

Our Family Engagement Organization met yesterday, March 2nd. Please read below to see our highlights and visit our website to read the details on all Family Engagement meeting minutes. For a quick update, please read the following bullets below regarding topics discussed.

1. SchoolChoice Round 1 applications have officially closed and projected enrollment numbers are beginning to roll in. Implementing a boundary has become a large topic of discussion for Hallett, and we are continuing to work with the district to make this happen by next year's SchoolChoice process.
2. We are still focusing our efforts towards maintaining the same bell schedule for next year so that start and end times continue to work for our Hallett families. As of right now, we are still waiting for word from the board regarding this matter and will continue to provide updates.
3. A big shoutout to Daniel Martinez for reaching out to the Oneida Park Business Leaders. We are looking forward to partnering with businesses as many have expressed interest in supporting Hallett Academy in new fundraising opportunities.
4. The Arts Exploration Team at Hallett is looking for committee members for the talent show this year. Please reach out to alyssa.blaisdell@etmcolorado.org if you are interested in getting involved.
5. If you are able to, Ms. Jaya has asked for parent volunteers to assist with hanging art through the next few months. Contact jaya_roberts@dpsk12.net to see how you can best help with these art displays!

Spring Picture Day

Spring Spirit Week

Dahlia Campus Food Distribution

Pre-order your 2023 school yearbook!

Summer In The City - Discovery Link

PHNEE Update

Don’t forget to join us for a free Authors’ event with Pat Pascoe discussing her new book, A Dream of Justice: Keyes v. Denver Public Schools on Saturday, March 18 from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. at the Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Boulevard, Denver. Join your neighbors for a fascinating look at this important part of our neighborhood’s and Denver Public Schools’ history. Read the full PHNEE newsletter here. 

Chopper Topper Dentistry

Chopper Topper is a totally free dental sealant program offered to our school through Kids in Need of Dentistry. They will be here at Hallett next week starting Monday the 13th and will be here a few days, depending on how many of our students sign up. All 1st through 4th grade students should have received a consent form in their folders/backpacks. If you need a consent form, please contact the nurse, Amanda, at 720-424-6076. Consents filled out last year are still valid, so if your child received this service last year, they may have it again, but, to be safe, it would be best to fill out a new consent. You can visit the Chopper Topper website at https://kindsmiles.org/chopper-topper/ for valuable information explaining the procedure. It has great videos geared toward children. For any questions, please call Amanda at 720-424-607.

DPS Weather Delay Process

This is a reminder that all schools (regardless of start time) will be delayed by two hours if a Weather Delay is called by the district. We are committed to informing families about school closures or delays as early as possible – with the goal to make the call by 5 a.m.

The decision to delay or close will be made by the superintendent. That decision is based on expected accumulation of snow, the size of the storm and its duration. The superintendent, transportation director and other district officials assess local & national weather projections and an independent weather service. Leaders also confer with City of Denver plowing schedules, CDOT and neighboring school districts before making the call.

When inclement weather reaches the metro area, members of the DPS Department of Safety and Facility Management teams visit sites checking on the impact of the weather in and around our schools. That information is shared with DPS leadership and is used in the decision-making process.

You can read more on the DPS website about weather delays by clicking here.

We're So Glad You're Here

We know that students who attend school regularly experience greater academic success than students who do not have regular attendance. At Hallett we celebrate students who have excellent attendance by acknowledging them during community circle, going on field trips to Skate City at the end of each trimester, and providing an age-appropriate movie and snacks for our youngest learners. Students who meet our goal of 95% attendance (which means that students miss 1 day or less a month or are tardy less than 3 days a month) are eligible to participate in our celebratory activities.

Students who are absent 3 days or less, or tardy 9 days or less from December 1- February 24 will be eligible to participate in our celebratory activities.

We want your chid(ren) here at school everyday ready to learn, and when they are we will celebrate them!

Early Release and No School Schedule

Early Childhood Education Stipend

Opportunities in Community

Job Fairs & Upcoming Hiring Events

Colorado Educators Diversity Hiring Fair

March 4 | 10:00am to 12:00pm | IN PERSON | 55 Clermont St, Denver CO

The main objective is to connect candidates with schools and help them learn the best ways to navigate the independent school hiring process. This event is sponsored by the Colorado Diversity Network (CDN), a collection of schools interested in creating a statewide network of collaboration for faculty and staff training around issues of equity, inclusion, and diversity to benefit all Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS).

Learn more

Colorado Law Enforcement Job Fair

March 8 | 11:00am to 5:00pm | IN PERSON | Denver Premium Outlets

Are you curious or do you have questions about a career in public service? We are always recruiting for Police Officers, Dispatchers, Victim Advocates, Animal Control Officers, and Police Records Specialist and would love to talk to you about your future career. Mark your calendars and come join us at this hiring event.

Learn more

Coors Field Hiring Event

March 8 | 11:00am to 7:00pm | IN PERSON | Colorado Rockies at Coors Field

Come be a part of the action! Join Coors Field for an interview! If you would like to RSVP text ALLSTAR to 63000. We are hiring for many open positions including Host/Hostess, Sandlot Chasier, Premium Bartender, Cook, and Stand Worker. We encourage you to view our fill list of open positions on our website.

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Berkley Manor Care Center

March 9 | 11:00am to 2:00pm | IN PERSON | 735 S. Locust St., Denver CO

Join a family of dedicated associates who inspire and are inspired every day! We value our associates and all they do for our residents and patients. Interviews will be held on site!

Learn more

Denver Career Fair

March 30 | 11:00am to 2:00pm | IN PERSON | 4444 Havana St., Denver, 80239

Find a career at our free Denver Career Fair. Meet with top hiring and recruiting companies in Denver. No matter what stage of work or life a person is in - whether just starting out or deep into a sustained career path the Denver Career Fair is a great way to get a feel for what comes next. Our hiring events are excellent networking opportunities that offer a chance to move into a new industry or position.

Learn more

Double Up Food Bucks!

The Kroger Family of Companies is committed to community engagement, positive social impact and charitable giving at the national and local levels. Every community is unique, but our common goal is to partner with the neighborhoods we serve and help the people there live healthier lives.

One of the ways in which we do this is through our King Soopers Community Rewards program. This program makes fundraising easy by donating to local organizations based on the shopping you do every day. Once you link your Card to an organization, all you have to do is shop at King Soopers and swipe your Shopper’s Card. Here’s how it works:

1. Create a digital account.

A digital account is needed to participate in King Soopers Community Rewards. If you already have a digital account, simply link your Shopper’s Card to your account so that all transactions apply toward the organization you choose.

2. Link your Card to an organization.

Selecting the organization that you wish to support is as simple as updating the King Soopers Community Rewards selection on your account.

1. Sign in to your account.

2. Search for your organization here.

3. Enter the name the organization you wish to support.

4. Select the appropriate organization from the list and click “Save”.

Your selected organization will also display in the King Soopers Community Rewards section of your account.

3. Your organization earns.

Any transactions moving forward using the Shopper’s Card number associated with your digital account will be applied to the program, at no added cost to you. King Soopers donates annually to participating organizations based on your percentage of spending as it relates to the total spending associated with all participating King Soopers Community Rewards organizations.

If you have any questions, please contact our Customer Service Center.

Middle School Tours

It's that time of year! Our 5th Grade Families will begin touring Middle Schools, and McAuliffe is staring their tours soon. Families can sign up for a tour here. We will share information from other schools as it comes in!

Leave us a Review!

As we continue to grow our enrollment and spread the word about Hallett, we'd love for you to leave us a glowing review on either Google, Facebook, or GreatSchools. Thank you!

RESOURCES FOR MENTAL HEALTH

Suicide and Depression Hotlines and Websites

***The following are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24 hour English and Spanish 1-800-273-8255
• www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
• Colorado Crisis Services 1-844-493-8255
• www.coloradocrisisservices.org
• Safe2Tell 1-877-542-7233
• www.safe2tell.org
• Crisis Text Line
• Text “HOME” to 74174
• Trevor Project for LGBTQ youth that are suicidal
• 1-866-488-7386
• Text “START” to 678678
• www.thetrevorproject.org

Mental Health Agencies (Therapy/Counseling)

• Mental Health Center of Denver 303-504-6500
• Maria Droste Counseling Center 303-756-9052
• Catholic Charities 303-742-0828 www.ccdenver.org
• Aurora Mental Health 303-617-2300 https://www.aumhc.org/
• CU Denver Student and Community Counseling Center 303-315-7270
• https://www.ucdenver.edu/counseling-center/community-members

DPS Community Resources:

• DPS FACE centers https://equity.dpsk12.org/family-resources/
• Denver Health School based health centers
• https://www.denverhealth.org/services/school-based-health-centers/locations

Hallett Academy Mental Health Staff

• Brittany Talvy, School Psychologist brittany_talvy@dpsk12.net or 720-424-6099 (Monday thru Friday)
• Barbara Robinson, School Social Worker barbara_robinson@dpsk12.net or 720-424-3236 (Monday and Friday Only)

Please contact us with any additional questions or concerns 

Mental Health Support for Colorado Youth 

I Matter provides up to 3 free behavioral health sessions for youth in Colorado. Visit I Matter.com for more information.

“Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen"

Brené Brown

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