Note From Principal Atkins

Families,

Happy Friday!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Spring Break! It's been a great few days back as we started the last two months of the school year. Time has been flying!

Many of our students will resume CMAS assessments next week, and we are grateful for your support in getting students here on time, well-rested, and ready to show what they know.

As a reminder, we only have two early release dates left (in addition to the last day of school). Please make sure you have April 15 and April 29 on your calendar for Early Release.

We are very excited about our upcoming Spring Carnival, what we affectionately call Bones & Tones, on April 23rd. This is one of our favorite community events where PTA puts out carnival games, bouncy houses, fun music, and food for purchase as we mingle, have fun, and raise money for the school. We have not been able to host Bones & Tones for the past two years due to COVID, so we know this year will be extra special. And after all of our growth the past few years, it will also be our biggest ever!

We are in need of help to make sure Bones & Tones goes off without a hitch. Can you lend a hand? Perhaps run a game for 30 minutes? Or help serve food? Or maybe you have an item you can donate for our "raffle"? Or perhaps you're able to stay after to clean up? Please sign up here if you can lend a hand at the event, or sign up here to donate items needed at the event.

Our largest fundraiser of the year is still underway, and we still need your support as we try to reach our goal of providing a full time art teacher next year. Please be sure to spread the word about the online fundraiser!

Families: we have seen some families stopping in the middle of the street to drop students off in the morning. PLEASE DO NOT STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET TO DROP OFF CHILDREN. This is not safe and can put your little ones in danger. Please help us by parking or stopping somewhere else so that cars can continue driving through.

Other information in this newsletter:

  • Grown-up Gardening Club - interested in helping the Stedman Garden and making new friends?
  • CMAS - these assessments for 3rd-5th Graders will resume on April 12th. Please have students leave their computers at school during this time.
  • City Wide Art Show - be sure to see the info below about our student work that was selected for the City Wide Art Show at the Denver Art Museum next month! Everyone is invited to attend!
  • Chopper Topper - if your 1st-4th Grade child has not had a dental exam recently, please send your form back on Monday so they can receive a FREE screening and sealant (if needed). This is particularly valuable for our families who may not have dental insurance. Please take advantage of this! Screenings take place April 11.
  • Field Day - Make sure you save the dates of May 3rd (K-3) and May 4th (ECE, 4/5)! PTA is providing a FREE t-shirt for all students this year, your child's teacher may be in touch to collect your child's size.
  • Special Offer from DPS - Discounted tickets to Colorado Rockies AND Rapids Games!

Have a wonderful weekend, we'll see you on Monday!

Michael Atkins