Countdown to the Auction: 2 Weeks Away! 

Did you know that there are many experiences in the auction that are first-come first-serve? Things like getting your child’s name on the birthday marquee or signing up for the bike crawl. To be sure you are the first to know when the auction goes live, make sure to register now to get exclusive notifications: http://uparkpta.cbo.io 

Want more info about the auction? Check out this guide here.

Parents’ Night Out Tickets Are Selling Fast! Get Yours Now!



When: Friday May 3rd, 2024 

Time: 6:00pm 

Where: The Pioneer Bar & Grill 

Tickets: Click here to buy tickets

Parents’ Night Out is an annual event for parents, caregivers and teachers only. It’s an evening to relax, have fun and socialize with each other. Tickets are $40 per person and include an all-you-can-eat fajita bar and a drink of your choice. While the primary purpose is to foster community, it’s important to know that we carve out some time in the evening for live bidding on some highly coveted auction items. 

Restaurant Days at Chook Chicken on Pearl

Chook Chicken on Pearl will be donating 20% of associated sales back to UPark, on April 15th and April 16th (all day on both days, from 11am-8pm). Please mention "UPark" when ordering via phone or dining in, or enter code SCHOOLS20 for online orders.

Pre-Order Your Yearbook Now!

Want to save $5? A friendly reminder that there are only a few more days to order yearbooks at a reduced price. On April 13th, the price will go up to $20 per book (from $15). 

We are featuring pictures from many activities throughout the school year and these are the days your students will want to remember forever!

Order now! 

https://upark-yearbook-2023-24.cheddarup.com/

*if the cost of a yearbook presents a financial hardship for your family contact Alicia Vega at alicia_vega@dpsk12.org. Requests must be sent to Alicia no later than Friday, May 3rd.

Calling all UPark artists!

Turn trash into treasure with Recycle Colorado's poster contest! ♻️

This year's theme is all about taking everyday discards and giving them a new life. Is that old juice carton a robot in disguise? Can a cardboard box become a spaceship? Let your imagination soar and show us your coolest "Trash to Treasure" creations!

Here's the scoop:

• Open to all Colorado K-12 students 
• Deadline to submit: April 19, 2024
• Send your artwork to info@recyclecolorado.org

For all the rules and more info, check out the Recycle Colorado participant packet: https://www.recyclecolorado.org/assets/2024%20Poster%20Contest%20-%20Trash%20to%20Treasure.pdf

I don't think I have anything new for the newsletter, but will you please continue to run the fun run info and add a note to Place orders by April 26th to guarantee t-shirt sizing?

Order Your Class Pictures!

Class pictures were taken last week and are now available to order. Use promo code DROPOFF if you would like your order to be dropped off at school for your child to bring home. If you do not use the promo code orders are sent to your house with a shipping charge. 

This gallery will be active through the end of April. Please email wellsphotographic@gmail.com with any questions.

https://wellsphotography.shootproof.com/UparkClasses2024

UPark Staff Updates

We are excited to announce that Katie Riddle has been hired as official Office Support starting next school year! With Cassie moving into the art teacher role we are fortunate to have another teammate ready to step into the office. Katie has been doing a great job getting prepared for office life this year and we can't wait for her to transition full time in August!

We also want you to save the date for a celebration! Patricia is retiring and we are excited to send her off with some recognition! Please join the UPark social committee, staff and PTA on May 15th after school in the gym for treats and fun.

Glendale Raptors Rugby Team

This week, our PE classes had the pleasure of hosting the Glendale Raptors Rugby team, who shared their passion and expertise with our students. We are incredibly grateful for this opportunity. If your child found this experience exciting and wants to delve deeper into the world of rugby by joining a team, please refer to this flyer for more information. Financial assistance is available.

5th Grade Shakespeare Night

All 5th Grade Students and Families, please join us for Shakespeare Night on Thursday, April 18th! The live auditorium performance schedule will be as follows:

5:00-5:45 p.m. Ms. Kull's Class (arrive 4:30)

5:45-6:30 p.m. Ms. McMahon's Class (arrive 5:15)

• Enter through the staff parking lot doors on East Iliff Avenue at arrival time.
• Audience members wait in the gym until it is announced that the auditorium house is open for seating.
• Students meet families in the office hallway after changing out of costume. 
• Families exit through the main doors on South Saint Paul Street.

All students should make themselves available from 5:00-6:30 that evening so that we have understudies if we need to call on them, as both classes will be performing Macbeth. All costumes will be provided, but please wear plain black socks (no shoes on stage during the performances.)

Mrs. Ludwig is looking for two volunteers to hand out programs and direct traffic in the building. Please email her if you are able to help: callie_ludwig@dpsk12.net

3rd and Final BESS Screening of the School Year

The FINAL window for the parent-report BESS screener opens this Saturday, March 16 and the window will close on April 26. The BESS is U-Park’s school-wide social emotional screener. There have been 2 windows prior to this one (Fall and Winter) so this is the 3rd and final time of the year we will ask you to fill the form out for your student.

Parents of ALL students (K-5) can and should fill this out for their student. It only takes a few minutes and all you need is your student’s birthday and ID number (lunch number). Social Emotional learning is so important to us at UPark and we want to know how your child is doing at home. All teachers will be completing this for their students the week before Spring Break. Student self-report (only grades 3-5) will also occur the week before Spring Break. 

Please follow the link below to get to the Review360 Platform and fill it out for your child:

https://review360connect.com/Prod/denverpublicschools/parent

Please reach out to Jordan McElligott (jordan_mcelligott@dpsk12.net or 720-424-3458) with questions or to request your student’s report.

UPark is Hiring!

We are looking for a part time one on one paraprofessional for the remainder of the school year. This position would be for a student needing paraprofessional support for the remainder of the school year. Email Eric for more information or apply online to the position.  

Summer Connections registration is now open!

Summer Connections is a free, five-week academic program that is open to all rising first through fifth-grade DPS students. This full-day program focuses on preparing elementary students for future success.

Students will engage with content they will see in the upcoming school year, which will include instruction in foundational literacy, math, science and technology. Enrichment partners will also provide enrichment opportunities daily. Students with IEPs are invited to participate in Summer Connections.

Click here for information on programming and registration. Remember, registration is open until April 26th. 

If you are experiencing issues with accessing the portal or need language support please fill out this Google form which includes translations to help with the consent process.

Should you have any questions or need further assistance, please call 720-423-3629.

UPark Owl Ticket Students

Congratulations to this week's Owl Ticket students! They were recognized by their teachers for above and beyond positive behavior.