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Posted 11 February 2012TCAP (formerly known as CSAP) Testing in Grade 3—our 3rd grade students will take the Reading TCAP test this week. Please make every effort to have your children here and on time Wednesday and Thursday of this week. If your child has to be out any of these days, please inform the office as soon as you know so we can schedule to make sure all tests are completed. Thanks for your help in this matter! We are so close! Our donor has agreed to let us extend our date to Valentine’s Day to meet our match! What could be a greater gift than books for our children? Contribute to meet our $7,000 match, help make the difference by February 14th 2012.UPark we can do this! Donating is easy; you can either put a check in the specially marked Apple envelopes in the office, or donate securely online at http://www.uparkelementary.org/how-to-get-involved/apple-campaign. Remember, all gifts are tax-deductible and An Apple Donation Today Keeps Our Programs from Going Away! KISS N GO needs volunteers! We cannot continue to provide this service without the help of volunteers. The times are 8:40-9:00 am and 3:40-4:00 pm. So for 20 minutes a week or every other week, you can help keep the students safe by loading them into their cars. The February sign up link is here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4BA4A96-upark1 OR contact Megan Bettinger atwellingers@comcast.net or 303-842-0687. There is also a sign-up sheet in the office. From the Library—you are cordially invited to spend an evening with me in the UPark library as part of our ongoing series of readings and repast. Join me on Thursday, February 16 at 6PM in the library where I'll share a couple of heartfelt tales. There will be an olio of eats lovingly provided by friends of the library. Please RSVP to me ASAP via e-mail to guarantee a place for your family at this event. Kindly include in the body of your message the total number of people from your party who will attend and make sure "Tales@Twilight" appears in the subject heading of your e-mail correspondence. Girls on the Run will start the week of March 5th. Girls on the Run inspires girls to a lifetime of self-respect and a healthy lifestyle through an innovative program that combines training for a 3.1 mile run/walk race with a fun, health education lesson plan. We will meet Mondays and Wednesdays after school until 5pm. Open to all 3rd through 5th grade girls. Registration info will be coming in soon. For more information about the program: www.girlsontherunrockies.org, Questions? Contact: Brigitte Siller (720)987-8458, or if you would like to coach, contact Christy Jones: christy_gotr@comcast.net. Enrichment News—spring brochure and online registration will be available after 10:00pm on Friday Feb 10 with programs starting week of March 5. To view matrix, brochure go to www.myenrichment.com and select University Park to the left. To register online go to www.myenrichment.com/store. Best way to reach me is through email at molly@myenrichment.com. Posted 4 February 2012*Donate a $1 to wear your pajamas February 9th and help Denver’s homeless—last year over 30 Denver Public Schools participated and raised over $10,000. So keep your PJ’s on when you get up and bring in a dollar. Please remember to wear shoes! The school’s dress code still applies and PJ’s need to be appropriate for the weather. KISS N GO needs volunteers! We cannot continue to provide this service without the help of volunteers. The times are 8:40-9:00 am and 3:40-4:00 pm. So for 20 minutes a week or every other week, you can help keep the students safe by loading them into their cars. The February sign up link is here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4BA4A96-upark1 OR contact Megan Bettinger at wellingers@comcast.net or 303-842-0687. There is also a sign-up sheet in the office. We have received $2,225 towards our match and still need $4,750 to meet our challenge for the UPark Library! We need your help. Any amount counts. We only have until February 10th 2012. UPark we can do this! Donating is easy; you can either put a check in the specially marked Apple envelopes in the office, or donate securely online at http://www.uparkelementary.org/how-to-get-involved/apple-campaign. Remember, all gifts are tax-deductible and An Apple Donation Today Keeps Our Programs From Going Away! Girls on the Run will start the week of March 5th. Girls on the Run inspires girls to a lifetime of self-respect and a healthy lifestyle through an innovative program that combines training for a 3.1 mile run/walk race with a fun, health education lesson plan. We will meet Mondays and Wednesdays after school until 5pm. Open to all 3rd through 5th grade girls. Registration info will be coming in soon. For more information about the program: www.girlsontherunrockies.org, Questions? Contact: Brigitte Siller (720)987-8458, or if you would like to coach, contact Christy Jones: christy_gotr@comcast.net. Thanks to the University Park Mothers Club and the Mom'preneur Marketplace! The event last November raised $4,645 for University Park Elementary! For more information on the University Park Mothers Club, please visit their website at http://uparkmoms.org/ If you haven't already, please friend the UPark PTA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uparkpta. Contact uparkpta@gmail.com for more information. UPark students who participated in the Math Matters contest last Saturday at the Lotus School for Excellence—we had many students participate and out of 292 entries, our own Lukas Thomas took 3rd place and Galen Metzger took 6th place!! If you're interested in competing next year, see Mrs. Chappell for more info. **University Park Community Council Meeting (UPCC) Wednesday, February 8th, 7pm. Neighbor Peggy Montano will be sharing her experiences of the Mastodon dig at Snowmass. Don't miss this opportunity to ask questions and learn more about this fascinating archeological phenomenon. Also at this meeting: Creating Your Community is a new social archive project from the Denver Public Library and 10 community partners that lets you share, explore and create communities about Colorado. You are also able to explore our digital collections and curate your own community. All UPark parents and guardians are always invited to these meetings. Posted 28 January 2012Lost and Found—is now located near the office until the end of the month. Any lost money or small items of value are kept in the main office. The school is not responsible for lost articles. Students should not bring or wear expensive items at school. Any unclaimed coats, gloves/mittens, or hats will be donated to a local shelter January 31, 2012.
If you haven't already, please friend the UPark PTA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uparkpta. Contact uparkpta@gmail.com for more information. Donate a $1 to wear your pajamas February 9th and help Denver’s homeless—last year over 30 Denver Public Schools participated and raised over $10,000. So keep your PJ’s on when you get up and bring in a dollar, please remember to wear shoes! The school’s dress code still applies and PJ’s need to be appropriate for the weather. The Apple Campaign needs your help to make our New Match Challenge happen for our School Library! A generous donor has challenged our community to match a $7,000 donation! They will match dollar for dollar what you donate to the Apple Campaign and their portion of that will go directly to our School Library to buy the many books we desperately need. We only have until February 10th 2012. UPark we can do this! Donating is easy; you can either put a check in the specially marked Apple envelopes in the office, or donate securely online at http://www.uparkelementary.org/how-to-get-involved/apple-campaign. Remember, all gifts are tax-deductible and An Apple Donation Today Keeps Our Programs from Going Away! Fundraising—Chipotle Restaurant Night on January 9th raised $1,103.56 for the UPark Band Program! Thanks to the UPark School Community! Middle School Extended Day 2012-2013—to date, the following schools have committed to creating a schedule for an extended day for the 2012-2013 school year and are in the process of communicating this information to their staff and community: Hill, Hamilton, Smiley, Morey, Henry, Grant and Skinner. The majority of middle schools will have an end time between 3:15pm and 3:30pm. At Merrill Middle School, we are going to add one hour to our school day with a start time of 7:30 a.m. and an end time of 3:30pm. Please join Principal Amy Bringedahl at Merrill on Thursday, Feb. 2, 6:30–7:30pm. to hear more about the proposed 2012-2013 schedule. Posted 21 January 2012The Apple Campaign needs your help to make our New Match Challenge happen for our School Library! A generous donor has challenged our community to match a $7,000 donation! They will match dollar for dollar what you donate to the Apple Campaign and their portion of that will go directly to our School Library to buy the many books we desperately need. We only have until February 10th 2012. UPark we can do this! Donating is easy; you can either put a check in the specially marked Apple envelopes in the office, or donate securely online at http://www.uparkelementary.org/how-to-get-involved/apple-campaign. Remember, all gifts are tax-deductible and An Apple Donation Today Keeps Our Programs from Going Away! Lost and Found—is located at the far north end of the lunchroom in the basement. Any lost money or small items of value are kept in the main office. Please put your child’s name on backpacks, coats and other personal items. The school is not responsible for lost articles. Students should not bring or wear expensive items at school. Any unclaimed coats, gloves/mittens, or hats will be donated to a local shelter the end of January 2012. Cody Cash for Candy fundraiser—great job turning in your Halloween candy for our over sea’s troops and cash for UPark. We won among the schools participating, $315. Thanks for helping! Get ready for our third B&B event this school year!—I invite you to join me on Thursday, January 26 at 8AM in the UPark library for some anecdotes and eats. Please RSVP to me via e-mail ASAP to guarantee a place for your family. Kindly put “Books & Breakfast” in the subject line of your correspondence and include the full names of all children in your party who will attend. Encouragingly, Mister “the-third-episode-in-a-trilogy-is-usually-the-worst-but-I-promise-this-won’t-be” Hernández Librarian_UniversityPark@dpsk12.org Enrichment News—winter quarter enrichment began week of December 5 and ends March 2. Many vendors allow late registration with prorated pricing. To view matrix, brochure go to www.myenrichment.com and select University Park to the left. To register online go to www.myenrichment.com/store. If you need a prorated price, please email me to adjust price before charging your card. Spring Enrichment will start week of March 5. Brochure and online registration will be available February 10. Best way to reach me is through email at molly@myenrichment.com. Posted 14 January 2012The Apple Campaign needs your help to make our New Match Challenge happen for our School Library! A generous donor has challenged our community to match a $7,000 donation! They will match dollar for dollar what you donate to the Apple Campaign and their portion of that will go directly to our School Library to buy the many books we desperately need. We only have until February 10th 2012. UPark we can do this! Donating is easy; you can either put a check in the specially marked Apple envelopes in the office, or donate securely online at http://www.uparkelementary.org/how-to-get-involved/apple-campaign. Remember, all gifts are tax-deductible and An Apple Donation Today Keeps Our Programs from Going Away!
Family Art Night—sponsored by the UPark PTA, Tuesday, January 24th, 6:00-7:30 in the Gymnasium. Bring the kids for a fun filled night of ART. There will be several different forms of art to create. All ages are welcome (parents need to supervise their children.) *Volunteers are needed to manage tables (no art skills required-activities and materials are ready to go), Please contact Jessica Rogers at jessica_rogers@dpsk12.org, or call 720-424-3410 if you are interested in volunteering. Lost and Found—is located at the far north end of the lunchroom in the basement. Any lost money or small items of value are kept in the main office. Please put your child’s name on backpacks, coats and other personal items. The school is not responsible for lost articles. Students should not bring or wear expensive items at school. Any unclaimed coats, gloves/mittens, or hats will be donated to a local shelter the end of January 2012. Merrill Middle School—if Merrill is on your top list of choices of middle schools, don’t miss this opportunity to meet with Principal Amy Bringedahl and learn about what’s new and improved this year and coming up for the 2012-2013 school year. You’ll hear about everything from enhanced curriculum, to new technology, to outdoor classrooms and learning landscapes. 10:30am and Tuesday, January 17th from 6pm – 7pm. Apple Fundraising update—Happy New Year and Congratulations to our December Drawing Winners! The following prizes were awarded: Signed Avalanche Jersey – Jeff Martz, Bulova Clock – Alica and David Wellington, Large Golf Umbrella – Jordan, Teeth Whitening – Cal and Reni Sparks, Silpada necklaces – Barbara Vander Wall , Trish and Vaughan Kendall and Eve Treschitta, Silpada earings – Matthew and Stacey Kenney and Brooke Bolinske, Silpada bracelet – Katie and Cam Mochan!
As of December 31st we have received a total of $21,345 with another $33,655 that we hope to raise by the end of the school year AND……we have another Match Challenge for January! Details will be forthcoming. Donating is easy; you can either put a check in the specially marked Apple envelopes in the office, or donate securely online at http://www.uparkelementary.org/how-to-get-involved/apple-campaign. Remember, all gifts are tax-deductible and An Apple Donation Today Keeps Our Programs from Going Away! First Round Choice and Pre-Enrollment for Kindergarten—through January 31st. Lost and Found—is located at the far north end of the lunchroom in the basement. Any lost money or small items of value are kept in the main office. Please put your child’s name on backpacks, coats and other personal items. The school is not responsible for lost articles. Students should not bring or wear expensive items at school. Any unclaimed coats, gloves/mittens, or hats will be donated to a local shelter the end of January 2012.
Merrill Middle School—if Merrill is on your top list of choices of middle schools, don’t miss these opportunities to meet with Principal Amy Bringedahl and learn about what’s new and improved this year and coming up for the 2012-2013 school year. You’ll hear about everything from enhanced curriculum, to new technology, to outdoor classrooms and learning landscapes. Tuesday, January 10th from 9:30am – 10:30am and Tuesday, January 17th from 6pm – 7pm. PTA Update—Barnes & Noble Night raised $476.61, Tokyo Joe's Restaurant Night $200.15, Cartridges for Kids $291.61, Box Tops $448, and all grocery cards have raised a total of $3,049.42 so far this year. Wow! Thanks to everyone that supports these fundraisers! First Round Choice and Pre-Enrollment for Kindergarten—through January 31st.
My Enrichment News: Winter quarter enrichment began week of December 5. Many vendors allow late registration with prorated pricing. To view matrix, brochure go to www.myenrichment.com and select University Park to the left. To register online go to www.myenrichment.com/store. If you need a prorated price, please email me to adjust price before charging your card. Best way to reach me is through email at molly@myenrichment.com. Have a very happy holiday!
Lost and Found—is located at the far north end of the lunchroom in the basement. Any lost money or small items of value are kept in the main office. Please put your child’s name on backpacks, coats and other personal items. The school is not responsible for lost articles. Students should not bring or wear expensive items at school. Any unclaimed coats, gloves/mittens, or hats will be donated to a local shelter the end of January 2012. Posted 10 December 2011PTA News—"Thanks to everyone that attended the Barnes & Noble Bookfair on Dec. 5th. If you couldn't make it that night, not to worry! You can still shop at any Barnes & Noble and give the cashier the University Park ID: 10619211 at check out and UPark will receive 10% until Dec. 11th. Consider making a book donation to the library - visit www.uparkelementary.org to see the wish list...you can even shop online at www.bn.com/bookfairs! This fundraiser benefits the University Park Band."
Are you looking for an original gift that will benefit our school? Please look for our flyer for our new “The Giving Tree” Apple Campaign. Give a donation on behalf of someone special! At the same time be entered into our drawing to win Fabulous Gifts. Just in time for the holidays! Between now and December 15th for every $25 donated you get your name in the hat for: a signed Avalanche jersey, beautiful Silpada jewelry, a fabulous Teeth Whitening Package and more! Either put a check in the specially marked Apple envelopes in the office, or donate securely online at www.uparkelementary.org/how-to-get-involved/apple-campaign. Do you still need that tax deduction for 2011? All donations are tax-deductible and An Apple Today Keeps Our Programs from Going Away! First Round Choice and Pre-Enrollment for Kindergarten—now through January 31st. My Enrichment—winter enrichment brochure and online registration is now available and majority of programs started this week. Please view the matrix and brochure by going to www.myenrichment.com and select University Park to the left. To order online go to www.myenrichment.com/store. Credit cards will only be charged when the program meets its minimum and is a GO by the vendor. You will be notified when that occurs. Below is a summary of program offerings with registration status: Wednesday:
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If space is available and the program is a go, registrations will remain open throughout the week. However, student registration reports are emailed to teachers, instructors and administrative staff after 10:00 pm Sunday evening. If you register after that time, it is your responsibility to ensure your child attends the first class as s/he will not be on any list. As always best way to reach me is through email; Molly Killinger, molly@myenrichment.com
Posted 3 December 2011First Round Choice and Pre-Enrollment for Kindergarten—now through January 31st.
Fundraising News—the last two restaurant nights have been a great success for UPark. Noodles & Company raised $376.98 and Garlic Knot raised $413.00 for our school! Don't forget, Monday December 5th is Tokyo Joe's Restaurant Night (1000 S. Colorado Blvd.) and the Barnes & Noble Bookfair next door is all week (through December 11th).
PTA—need gift ideas? $25 grocery cards for King Soopers purchased from the UPark front desk or the PTA table on the playground, make great gifts that keep on giving! These cards can be reloaded at the store, and then King Soopers will give our school 5% back - easy! Safeway and Sunflower grocery cards are also available at the front desk. From the Nurse—just a reminder: if you received a letter regarding missing or incomplete immunization records, please turn in new records! Deadline is December 13, 2011. Thanks! Are you looking for an original gift that will benefit our school? Please look for our flyer for our new “The Giving Tree” Apple Campaign. Give a donation on behalf of someone special! At the same time be entered into our drawing to win Fabulous Gifts. Just in time for the holidays! Between now and December 15th for every $25 donated you get your name in the hat for: a signed Avalanche jersey, beautiful Silpada jewelry, a fabulous Teeth Whitening Package and more! Either put a check in the specially marked Apple envelopes in the office, or donate securely online at www.uparkelementary.org/how-to-get-involved/apple-campaign. Do you still need that tax deduction for 2011? All donations are tax-deductible and An Apple Today Keeps Our Programs from Going Away! STUDENT COUNCIL NEEDS DONATIONS!—we need plywood that is 3/8" thick or less (any size), old leftover paint (any color but esp. browns) and more plastic lids!!! Please bring to room 104-Mrs.Chappell. Thanks!
From the Librarian—you are cordially invited to join me in the auditorium on Thursday, December 15, 6-7pm for another “Tales @ Twilight” celebration—highlighted by some timeless tales befitting the holiday season. Our merriment will conclude in the library with refreshments and further fun. I ask that you RSVP to me via e-mail with the subject heading “Tales @ Twilight.” Please include in your correspondence the total number of people in your party who will attend and the full name of every child from your family who will accompany you. Seating for this final library event of the 2011 calendar year will be scarce. Please make your reservation early. Familiarly, Mister “winter wonderland” Hernández Please consider buying a King Soopers, Safeway or Sunflower grocery card—to make all of your holiday meal purchases! Cards are on sale now at the school office or the Wednesday PTA Table on the playground. Please note that King Soopers, Safeway and Sunflower give our school 5% back on every $100 grocery card purchases that you make as a way to support our community. If you already have a King Soopers card, don't forget to re-load it at the store and use it to buy groceries! From King Soopers alone, our school has already risen over $2,500 this school year - you can make a difference! Fun Run Summary—the Fun Run numbers have been tallied, and the event did very well. The Fun Run and Mom’preneur Marketplace raised $13,500. We had 41 students raise over $75.00 in pledges—way to go UPark students! The following students were our top pledge-earners: Tillie Pinkowitz, Sawyer Pinkowitz, Meghan Thomas, Emma Carpenter, Gretchen Carpenter, Peter Carpenter, Ahni Lazaroff, Claire Mochan, Del Bolinske, Blake Wellington, Cody Wellington and Lilly D’Hondt. All of these students will receive a gift certificate to the next Scholastic book fair. In addition, Tillie will be Principal-for-the-day and Sawyer will be PE-Teacher-for-the-day. After all the classrooms were tallied, Ms. Dire’s 2nd grade students raised the most, at $980.00! Thanks to all students, parents, and teachers who participated. It was a great event! UPark Community Council (UPCC) Annual Sing and Sleigh at Observatory Park—from 5 - 7pm on Sunday, December 4th. Horse drawn carriage rides music from Swallow Hill, hot cider and treats; the Observatory will be open and lots of fun. Don't forget to bring cookies or treats to share at the event! Enrichment News—winter quarter enrichment will begin next week starting December 5. To view matrix, brochure and registration status, go to www.myenrichment.com and select University Park to the left. To register online go to http://www.myenrichment.com/store. Best way to reach me is through email at molly@myenrichment.com. KINDERGARTEN PARENTS—please visit your Classroom Teacher’s Website:
Miss Reynolds 108 - www.reynolds108.info Ms. Cardenas 109 - www.cardenas109.shutterfly.com Ms. Havenar 102 - www.uparkroom102.shutterfly.com Want to know what your child will be doing in class this year?—Take a look at the Parent Passport - A Guide to the Curriculum which defines what has been planned for the course of the year - by grade level. Check it out to see academic content, projects and field trips that enhance your child's learning. The Parent Passport is new this year and was put together by CSC members in an effort to inform parents about what actually goes on in the classroom during the year. It was handed out at Back to School Night and has a red cover (not to be confused with the Parent Handbook.) If you missed it at Back to School Night, a copy can also be obtained at the front office. Also, it will soon be online on the UPark website. A link will be sent out when it has been loaded on the web site. Posted 18 November 2011Donate to the Apple campaign to be entered in a drawing to win great prizes including a signed Avalanche Jersey! CONGRATULATIONS to everyone!!! We met our match challenge! The Apple campaign total for the year is $16,220 against our goal of $55,000. Only $38,720 left to go! Now you can donate and have a chance to win great prizes. Every $25 contribution gets your name in the hat for our drawing on Dec. 15th. Please contribute today by including your donation in a specially marked envelope in the office or securely online at http://www.uparkelementary.org/how-to-get-involved/apple-campaign. Remember, An Apple Today Keeps Our Programs From Going Away. Want to know what your child will be doing in class this year?—Take a look at the Parent Passport - A Guide to the Curriculum which defines what has been planned for the course of the year - by grade level. Check it out to see academic content, projects and field trips that enhance your child's learning. The Parent Passport is new this year and was put together by CSC members in an effort to inform parents about what actually goes on in the classroom during the year. It was handed out at Back to School Night and has a red cover (not to be confused with the Parent Handbook.) If you missed it at Back to School Night, a copy can also be obtained at the front office. Also, it will soon be online on the UPark website. A link will be sent out when it has been loaded on the web site.
Superintendent Start Date Task Force: Last week DPS convened a Start Date Task Force to continue a dialogue with parents, teachers, principals, students and community members about the possibility of alternate school start dates. The Start Date Task Force is charged with designing, running and reviewing the results of a public survey. The Start Date Task Force has released a survey, which is available in both English and Spanish and can be accessed by clicking the links below. Additionally, in an effort to support families without internet access, the Office of Community Engagement will host regional meetings to offer these families assistance with the online surveys, as well as provide interpreters. Locations for those regional meetings will be posted on the DPS homepage when details are available. English survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2KSD8DW Spanish survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2XX9325 My Enrichment—inter enrichment brochure and online registration is now available. Programs are scheduled to start week of December 5. To view matrix, brochure and registration status go to www.myenrichment.com and select University Park to the left. To order online go to www.myenrichment.com/store. Credit cards on file will not automatically be assigned to the new order. You must input credit card information for the order. I will not charge credit cards until programs meet the minimum number of registrations and are a "go" by the vendors. I will email you when that happens. Molly Killinger, molly@myenrichment.com. Timbuk Toys fundraiser—is November 18th through November 27th. Please consider buying a King Soopers, Safeway or Sunflower grocery card—to make all of your Thanksgiving meal purchases! Cards are on sale now at the school office or the Wednesday PTA Table on the playground. Please note that King Soopers, Safeway and Sunflower give our school 5% back on every $100 grocery card purchases that you make as a way to support our community. If you already have a King Soopers card, don't forget to re-load it at the store and use it to buy groceries! From King Soopers alone, our school has already raised over $2,500 this school year - you can make a difference! Happy Thanksgiving! Discover a World of Opportunity—Please save the date for Merrill Middle School's Open House on Wednesday, December 7th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Attendees will enjoy international cuisine and an opportunity to meet teachers, students, parents and staff. You'll discover Merrill using a "Passport" to guide you. Those who get all the stamps on their passports are entered into a drawing to win one of three $50 gift certificates to an area business. Posted 4 November 2011Rachel Simring, Owner, 303.758.1190. Classroom Interruptions—we really try hard not to interrupt classroom teaching unless it is an emergency. Therefore, we ask that you please make arrangements with your child/children in the morning about afternoon pick-up or other activities. For appointments or just picking them up early, come to the office to sign them out and you will be given a slip to release your child from the classroom. Thank for your help in this matter! Is Today A Snow Day?—If Denver Public Schools closes due to bad weather or other emergencies, closures are announced by 5 a.m. on the district’s main phone line at 720-423-3200 and on the DPS website at http://www.dpsk12.org. Only exceptions to normal school schedules are announced.
Posted 29 October 2011
Coyotes in the neighborhood—just be aware that they have been seen in this area.
Going a little more “Green” this week; Thursday Communication will be electronic starting today. This is the last paper bulletin you will receive unless you do not have internet access. If you provided us with an email address, you got it that way. If you did not receive it, then that means your email bounced back and we need to correct it. Please call the office to correct it, 720.424.3410. Thanks!
Don't forget to donate to the Apple Campaign! Our gracious donor has agreed to match donations given through November 22 up to $5,000. We have collected $3,310 toward our goal and we are so close but we still need your help! We only need another $1,690 to reach our goal so please donate today. All gifts are tax-deductible and it is easy to donate. Either put a check in the specially marked Apple envelopes in the office, or donate securely online at http://www.uparkelementary.org/how-to-get-involved/apple-campaign. Remember, An Apple Today Keeps Our Programs From Going Away!
Keep the Walk to School Day Spirit Alive—congratulations and thank you for an incredible 2011 Walk to School Day! A record-breaking number of communities – more than 3,500 - from all 50 states and the District of Columbia registered events this year. And, as the celebration continues throughout October, the total number of registered 2011 events will continue to rise. Walk to School Day grows in popularity each year because of the commitment each of you make to encourage safe walking and bicycling to school. Thank you all for your enthusiasm and participation!
70% of UPark students walked or biked to school this day. Thanks for participating and keep walking! Appropriate clothing for the weather—is essential! Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather. Unless it is very cold, (23 degrees or colder) or snowing/raining, the students will go outside during recess. Posted 22 October 2011Thank you to everyone who has donated to the Apple campaign! We have raised $3,010 in October and have only $1,990 to go towards out total match goal of $5,000. There is still time to make your pledge this month and have it matched by our generous donor who will match donations up to $5,000. Remember, gifts are taxdeductible, so send in your gift today and let's show this donor our commitment to the UPark community.
Appropriate clothing for the weather—is essential! Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather. Unless it is very cold, (23 degrees or colder) or snowing/raining, the students will go outside during recess.
It's time to tune up for the 6th Annual Fun Run!—the Fun Run Program starts Monday, October 17th, from 8:40am to 8:55am every day through November 4th, so mark your calendars! Get your running shoes on and be prepared to run around the field at UPark and earn some very cool prizes! (Please note: Due to no school, October 28th and 31st, the Fun Run Program will not take place.) Let's get running! See you on the field!
Dogs on the Playground—PLEASE do not bring your dog to school. There is a city ordinance prohibiting dogs on school playgrounds at any time. If you walk your dog to school you have to stay with it at the fence, tying up at the fence can still get you a ticket. Thanks for your help!
Posted 15 October 2011Dogs on the Playground—PLEASE do not bring your dog on to the playground. There is a city ordinance prohibiting dogs on school playgrounds at any time. If you walk your dog to school you have to stay with it at the fence, tying up at the fence can still get you a ticket. Thanks for your help in this matter!
It's a CHALLENGE- Can we do it?—a generous UPark Apple Campaign donor will match dollar for dollar our contributions up to $5000! We are off to a fantastic start with $1,820 already raised this week. With your generous contribution before November 22, we can meet this challenge! Don't forget to ask grandparents to join our circle of donors. Donating is easy, simply fill out an Apple envelope at the office and enclose your donation. While you are donating, take a look just outside the office at our new Apple Mountain chart...you'll see a mountain climber showing us our combined progress toward our $55,000 goal. Remember, An Apple Donation Today, Keeps Our Programs From Going Away! The PTA Garden Committee—is gladly accepting donations of spring flowering bulbs to plant in our Peace Garden from now until October 19. Small tulips, crocuses, grape hyacinth, whatever extras you have. There will be a collection box in the front office. We will plant after school on the 19th; all are welcome to join the fun. The committee is also planning a vegetable garden clean up and winterizing this Saturday Morning, 8:00am, October 15th, and possibly Saturday October 22nd, 8:00am. Hope to see you there. Halloween—due to conferences and Fall Break the week leading up to Halloween, there will be no Halloween celebrations at UPark this year. We encourage you to enjoy the four day break with your child and celebrate as a family. It's time to tune up for the 6th Annual Fun Run!—the Fun Run Program starts Monday, October 17th, from 8:40am to 8:55am every day through November 4th, so mark your calendars! Get your running shoes on and be prepared to run around the field at UPark and earn some very cool prizes! (Please note: Due to no school, October 28th and 31st, the Fun Run Program will not take place.) Let's get running! See you on the field! Scholastic Book Fair—runs from Oct. 21-27. We are looking for volunteers to cover the hours of 11:00-1:00pm and 3:00-5:00pm. Our book fairs provide extra needed books for all classrooms. If you are available to help, please sign up in the office or call, 720.424.3410. Thank you! Colorado Parent Magazine—for October is available; we have a few copies in the office or you can go to their website; http://colorado.parenthood.com/ . Lots of good parenting information is available in this magazine/website! Hamilton Middle School News—One night only! Bring your family! Call your friends and neighbors! Join the adventure! Hamilton Middle School is excited to invite you to our fall performance of The Phantom Tollbooth on Wednesday, Oct. 19th at 6:30pm. This play, adapted from the acclaimed children’s novel by Norton Juster, is the story of Milo, a bored school child who arrives home one day to find a package in his room. Inside is a tollbooth, a rule book and a map of The Lands Beyond. Milo soon finds himself on an adventure that takes him through Dictionopolis, Digitopolis, and the Mountains of Ignorance, in order to rescue Rhyme and Reason and restore order in Wisdom. Tickets are $5 and are available at the door the night of the show. DestiNation ImagiNation—does your child like to problem solve? think creatively? engage in teamwork? If so, they need to sign up to be on one of University Park's Destination Imagination teams! For more information, pick up a flyer in the office and turn in to Mrs. Chappell by Thursday, Oct. 13 (Please fill out a form even if you have participated in prior years). Please join the Great Harvest Bread Co. of Denver (owned by DPS parents) and the Denver Public Schools’ Educational Outreach Program for their sixth annual Whole Grains for Growing Brains fundraiser. On Saturday, October 22nd, the Great Harvest Bread Co. located in the Belcaro Center at 765 South Colorado Boulevard will donate 100% of our sales to the DPS Educational Outreach Program to support their efforts to support homeless students in our school system. This is not a donation of profit, nor is it a donation of a percentage of sales. Every cent taken in on this special day will go directly to this important program that helps our community’s children face their many challenges with food, clothing, transportation, and other necessities so many of us take for granted. Customers on October 22nd will also have the opportunity to buy bread and donate it back to this cause. Donated bread will be distributed to families in Denver homeless shelters. Please help us spread the word about Whole Grains for Growing Brains 2011, and please consider shopping at our bakery from 6:00am to 6:30pm on this day for the children in our school district that need us the most. Matt Salis; Great Harvest Bread Co. of Denver, 765 South Colo. Blvd. Denver, 303-204-1412, msalis@greatharvest.com
Merrill Middle School News—congratulations to the Merrill Boys Soccer team who made it to the final round of the championships. They finished with a tough loss to Bruce Randolph, 2-1, but we applaud their excellent season. Go, Jaguars! Merrill students are now selling mini-pizza kits through Oct. 21st. If you’d like to buy a pizza kit, contact a local Merrill student or the school office. Parent tours of Merrill are available every Friday in October. Call the main office to set up tour. 720-424-0601 Posted 8 October 2011CSC Meeting Thursday, October 13, 6:00-7:30pm—Tom Boasberg, DPS Superintendent, will be attending this meeting to talk about the possible Co-Location of Creativity Challenge Community (C3) that may be located at Merrill M.S. All are welcome to attend as all CSC Meetings. Parent/Teacher Conferences—will be scheduled from 4:00-8:00pm Thursday, October 20th and Tuesday, October 25th. These are regular school days for students. Fall Break (no school) is October 28th and October 31st. Enjoy! Scholastic Book Fair—runs from Oct. 21-27. We are looking for volunteers to cover the hours of 11:00-1:00pm and 3:00-5:00pm. Our book fairs provide extra needed books for all classrooms. If you are available to help, please sign up in the office or call, 720.424.3410. Thank you! DestiNation ImagiNation—does your child like to problem solve? Think creatively? Engage in teamwork? If so, they should sign up to be on one of University Park's Destination Imagination teams! For more information, pick up a flyer in the office and turn in to Mrs. Chappell by Thursday, Oct. 13th. (Please fill out a form even if you have participated in prior years or already have a team set up). Also, parent volunteers are needed for coaching. Attention UPark Mom’s!—enjoy some “mommy time” at the Mom’preneur Marketplace on Saturday November 5th from 10-2pm. Have coffee while shopping a huge variety of uncommon, handmade, and trendy items for home, kids and YOU, right here at the school! Bring a friend and buy raffle tickets to win nifty prizes and help YOUR kid’s school. Apple Campaign—thank you UPark families, we raised $5,020 in September for the Apple Campaign! As you know, our goal is to reach $55,000 this year to continue to fund important programming including Science and Gym. Every dollar counts! Don’t forget to ask your Parents/Grandparents to join our giving circle. Please make your donation today. Envelopes are available in the Front Office. Special congratulations to Robert Koch, who is the winner of Lunch with Principal Williams for the month of September. Remember, an Apple Donation Today Keeps our Programs from Going Away. FROM THE COMPUTER LAB—with cold and flu season on the way, I am working to prevent the spread of germs from little hands to keyboards to little hands. I would appreciate bottles of inexpensive hand sanitizer which I will put outside the lab door for students to use before entering. Thank you! News from Merrill Middle School—the Merrill Boys Soccer team has finished the season undefeated (5-0) in the SE division this year. They pulled off wins against Hill (formerly undefeated), Hamilton, Slavens, Place and Roberts. Playoffs began October 3rd and a champion will be named no later than early next week. Please show your support for the Merrill Jaguars! Please join the Great Harvest Bread Co. of Denver (owned by DPS parents) and the Denver Public Schools’ Educational Outreach Program for their sixth annual Whole Grains for Growing Brains fundraiser. On Saturday, October 22nd, the Great Harvest Bread Co. located in the Belcaro Center at 765 South Colorado Boulevard will donate 100% of our sales to the DPS Educational Outreach Program to support their efforts to support homeless students in our school system. This is not a donation of profit, nor is it a donation of a percentage of sales. Every cent taken in on this special day will go directly to this important program that helps our community’s children face their many challenges with food, clothing, transportation, and other necessities so many of us take for granted. Customers on October 22nd will also have the opportunity to buy bread and donate it back to this cause. Donated bread will be distributed to families in Denver homeless shelters. Please help us spread the word about Whole Grains for Growing Brains 2011, and please consider shopping at our bakery from 6:00am to 6:30pm on this day for the children in our school district that need us the most. Matt Salis; Great Harvest Bread Co. of Denver, 765 South Colo. Blvd. Denver, 303-204-1412, msalis@greatharvest.com
My Enrichment News—Fall Enrichment programs have begun. Many vendors allow late registration with prorated pricing including Apex Movement, jumpNrope, Sticky Fingers and Young Rembrandts. To view matrix and brochure go to www.myenrichment.com and select University Park to the left. To register online go to www.myenrichment.com/store. Best way to reach me is through email at molly@myenrichment.com. Please email me to let me know to apply prorating pricing if applicable. PTA Meeting this Thursday—“Everything You Want to Know About Middle School (but are afraid to ask)”, October 6th, 6:30 – 8:00pm, Meet the Principals of Merrill, Grant and Hamilton. Talk to current middle school parents and students Learn about the timelines, processes, information, and resources you need to find the right middle school for YOU! Parents of all students are welcome to attend – it’s never too early to start! Childcare will be provided by the PTA for younger kids (no infants). Questions? Call us at 303-337-2675 or email to uparkpta@gmail.com.
Math Night Thank You—to the team at Carrabba’s in Aurora for generously donating dinner. Thank you for supporting those that support us. Carrabba’s Italian Grill, 2088 S Abilene St., Aurora. Thanks to everyone who came!! DPS Middle and High School Expo—Wednesday, October 19, 6:30-8:30pm, Infinity Park Event Center – 4400 E.Kentucky Ave., Glendale. After the attending our PTA Meeting on the 6th, get more information at the district level. Win a free lunch with Dana Williams! Will you help us reach our goal of $7,500 this month? We are doing another drawing for the end of this month and every amount counts, SO… if you had been thinking of donating, now is the time to do it! Thank you all for your continued support! Remember: All donors and donation amounts remain confidential, AND…… An Apple Donation Today Helps Keep Our Programs From Going Away! smtreusein@yahoo.com CSC Meeting Thursday, October 13, 6:00-7:30pm—Tom Boasberg, DPS Superintendent, will be attending this meeting to talk about the possible Co-Location of Creativity Challenge Community (C3) that may be located at Merrill Middle School. Internet News—Comcast just announced a program where they will provide low cost internet to low-income families - http://internetessentialspartner.com/Login.aspx. For more information, please call or stop by the office, 720.424.3410. Family Night Out appropriate behavior—please keep your child/children supervised during these fundraising events as well as events at the school. These fun nights represent the school, and we want the public to see UPark’s students’ best behavior! Thanks for your help. University Park Community Council (UPCC)—General Meeting Wednesday, October 5th, 6:30pm social hour 7pm meeting at University Park Elementary. The 125th UPark History Exhibit will be displayed and the UPark 125th Anniversary Posters will be available for purchase. Visit http://upcc.us/news for full agenda. UPark Directory is almost ready for the printers—please review the classroom page with your information and make any changes or corrections and return it to the office by Wednesday, October 5th. Thanks for your help in getting the most accurate information out. Please join the Great Harvest Bread Co. of Denver (owned by DPS parents) and the Denver Public Schools’ Educational Outreach Program for their sixth annual Whole Grains for Growing Brains fundraiser. On Saturday, October 22nd, the Great Harvest Bread Co. located in the Belcaro Center at 765 South Colorado Boulevard will donate 100% of our sales to the DPS Educational Outreach Program to support their efforts to support homeless students in our school system. This is not a donation of profit, nor is it a donation of a percentage of sales. Every cent taken in on this special day will go directly to this important program that helps our community’s children face their many challenges with food, clothing, transportation, and other necessities so many of us take for granted. Customers on October 22nd will also have the opportunity to buy bread and donate it back to this cause. Donated bread will be distributed to families in Denver homeless shelters. Please help us spread the word about Whole Grains for Growing Brains 2011, and please consider shopping at our bakery from 6:00am to 6:30pm on this day for the children in our school district that need us the most. Matt Salis; Great Harvest Bread Co. of Denver, 765 South Colo. Blvd. Denver, 303-204-1412, msalis@greatharvest.com
Harvest Fair Saturday, October 8th from 10am-2pm—at the Parzival Shield Waldorf School in the neighborhood, 2180 S. Madison St. Community is welcome; Pumpkin Patch, flower sale, fresh pressed apple cider, games, maze, puppet show, pumpkin walk crafts and bake sale. Posted 24 September 2011SHHHH! On Monday, September 26th, the DPS School Performance Framework Ratings will be announced to the public and we are officially rated as being a Distinguished school! UPark has the honor of hosting the district press conference on Monday morning, and to celebrate the great student achievement at UPark I ask that all staff and students wear blue clothing on Monday (blue is the color associated with the Distinguished rating.) This is a great testimony to the great staff, students and families of UPark.
Posted 17 September 2011Sunday, September 25. 125th Year Celebration of the University Park Neighborhood - Join the UPCC and friends and neighbors in a celebration of University Park’s 125th anniversary, marking the date when we were first declared an official ― "Denver" neighborhood. ― "University Park – Then and Now" titles this celebration of festivities, speeches, and shared memories by some of the Park’s longtime residents. The event, scheduled for Sunday, September 25, starts at 2:45 p.m. in front of the Observatory with a walking tour highlighting some of our most historic houses. Tour guides are University Park residents, historians, and authors Don and Carolyn Etters. The band tunes up at 3:30 and is followed by a gathering at the Observatory at 4 p.m. to honor longtime residents, and to hear from park historian Steve Fisher and astronomer Bob Stencel. Warren Avenue will be closed off to traffic around the park for the entire afternoon so you can experience the nostalgia of our past, enjoy historic displays, and socialize with neighbors at a community potluck.
For more information, please see the posters on the bulletin boards or call the office, 720.424.3410. Emich Carwash and BBQ Fundraiser - over $550 was raised last Saturday. We would like to recognize the volunteers who helped: Lisa Lynch, Teryl Lawson, Sarah Smith, Anita Murano-Sweetman, Dana Williams and the following families: Durbin, Florencio, Stevens, Martz, Lyons, Williams, Wall, Post, Patzer and Wieland. Thanks for participating!
Sticky Fingers Cooking scheduled to begin Wednesday, September 14 will be delayed one week at UPark. It is rescheduled to start Wednesday, September 21. There are currently 5 registrations and we need 5 more registrations to be a GO. Please recruit friends.Highly Gifted Testing Application Deadline is October 3 - Highly Gifted testing- applications can be downloaded directly from DPS website (GT department) or parents can get one from our main office. DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 3. All questions please email Ms. Chappell at rachel_chappell@dpsk12.org.
The New Reality: Teens in the 21st Century Legal System - it’s not the 70’s anymore. Do you know the current law for our youth? Karen Steinhauser, Criminal Defense Attorney, will address issues pertaining to teenage driving, alcohol, drugs, domestic and date violence, sexting, and other behaviors that may lead to being charged and discuss the consequences. Join us for the FREE PTSA sponsored event at Hamilton Middle School, 8100 E Dartmouth, Monday, September 26th, 7:00-9:00PM.
My Enrichment - Fall enrichment brochure and online registration is now available. Please have registrations in as quickly as possible. I will only charge cards when the program meets its minimum and is a GO by the vendor. I will notify you by email when that occurs. To view matrix and brochure go to www.myenrichment.com and select University Park to the left. This will also give you registration status to the right of the page. To order online go to www.myenrichment.com/store. Let me know if you need your login and password. Please update your child's teacher under the My Family section. Below is a summary of programs being offered. As always best way to reach me is through email. Molly Killinger, molly@myenrichment.com.
Posted 10 September 2011Mark your calendar! Math Night, Thursday, September 22, 5:30-7:30pm - Adults: Are YOU smarter than a 5th grader or a 1st grader? Students: Are YOU smarter than your parents? Come challenge your parents/children in math games! Dinner will be served.
Highly Gifted Testing Application Deadline is October 3 - Highly Gifted testing- applications can be downloaded directly from DPS website (GT department) or parents can get one from our main office. DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 3. All questions please email Ms. Chappell at rachel_chappell@dpsk12.org.
Target Fundraising Program - thanks to those who participated, Target donated $308.22 for the past year. For more information about how you can participate, see On-Going Fundraisers below. Thanks!
The New Reality: Teens in the 21st Century Legal System - it’s not the 70’s anymore. Do you know the current law for our youth? Karen Steinhauser, Criminal Defense Attorney, will address issues pertaining to teenage driving, alcohol, drugs, domestic and date violence, sexting, and other behaviors that may lead to being charged and discuss the consequences. Join us for the FREE PTSA sponsored event at Hamilton Middle School, 8100 E Dartmouth, Monday, September 26th, 7:00-9:00PM.
Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids Denver Youth Actors Conservatory - Currently auditioning for our 2011/12 Denver season for ages 6-8, 9-11, & 12-15 until September 20. Our Youth Actors Conservatory is unique in the front range for the pre-professional training offered to youth actors. Focus includes character work, scene study, musical theatre, dance, voice, as well as performance training. Our Youth Actors Conservatory is composed of our more serious and committed student actors. Call 303-245-8150 or emailinfo@theaterforkids.net to schedule an audition. General conservatory and after school class info is also available at www.theaterforkids.net. Scholarships are available by audition only.
My Enrichment - Fall enrichment brochure and online registration is now available. Please have registrations in as quickly as possible. I will only charge cards when the program meets its minimum and is a GO by the vendor. I will notify you by email when that occurs. To view matrix and brochure go to www.myenrichment.com and select University Park to the left. This will also give you registration status to the right of the page. To order online go to www.myenrichment.com/store. Let me know if you need your login and password. Please update your child's teacher under the My Family section. Below is a summary of programs being offered. As always best way to reach me is through email. Molly Killinger,molly@myenrichment.com.
Wednesday:
Apex Movement (1852), 4-5 Grades, $150, needs 6 regs, first class 10/5
Sticky Fingers (1846), K-5 Grades, $207, needs 10 regs, first class 9/14
Thursday:
Omniform Karate (1792), K-5 Grades, needs 6 regs, first class 9/15
Mad Science (1868), K-5 Grades, $82, needs 10 regs, first class 10/6 (waiting on program description)
Friday:
Young Rembrandts (1767), K-5 Grades, $100, needs 6 regs, first class 9/23
jumpNrope (1848), 1-5 Grades, $80, needs 14 regs, first class 9/23
Movement Madness (1850), K-5 Grades, $110, needs 6 regs, first class 9/23
Posted 3 September 2011Parents Night Out; Raise the Risers: Children are allowed to bring pillows and blankets for the movie. Deadline to turn in money and completed form is Wednesday, Sept 7th.
My Enrichment, LLC: is delighted to announce we will continue to manage the enrichment program for University Park. We have continued with your old favorites and added some great new vendors. The target is to have the initial enrichment brochures available the week of September 5 with a majority of programs starting the week of September 12. Brochures will be available on our web site at www.myenrichment.com, select University Park to your left. If you are already registered and participated last year, please go to www.myenrichment.com/store and update your family information especially your child’s TEACHER! Email molly@myenrichment.com if you forgot your login. If you are new to the program, register online by going towww.myenrichment.com/store. Please use your email address as your login. Make sure you input your child’s information including school and teacher so we can notify you via email when brochures and online registration is available.
Community Board and Magazine Rack: offers information that is available to parents of items, but not included with the Thursday Communication folder. The Community Board is for advertising or information about the community. The Magazine Rack is located outside the office with flyers that were not put in the Thursday folder.
THE BOOK SHELF: by the front office there sits a delightfully painted book shelf that is used for books. We are asking that parents bring in gently used books to donate to THE BOOK SHELF. These books can be either parenting books or books children would enjoy. They can be any level from baby books to 5th grade novels. THE BOOK SHELF is there for anyone to take books and use them in their home. Please go through your child’s books and bring in any that you are ready to give away. Simply place them on THE BOOK SHELF. It is self-maintained, meaning – if it is a mess, please tidy up. If you notice it is low on books – please tell the front office to announce that we need more books in the bulletin.
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