** Til Dec 9: Butter Braid Sales!
** Tuesday, December 7, 5pm: VAC Meeting
** Friday, December 10, 1pm: Early Release
** Friday, December 10: Nights for Knights
**Wednesday, December 15: Restaurant Night (Dos Amigas)
**December 20 - January 3: No School (Winter Break)
(The Stedman Calendar can always be viewed HERE)
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Note From Principal Atkins
Families,
I hope your Break was restful and joyful in big or small ways. It has been a gift watching our babies return to school this week with excitement about learning and growing together.
We are now only two weeks away from Winter Break, and our students are hard at work. We are proud of their dedication to learning. I am grateful to our staff who continues to be dedicated to their learning and growth as well. We're all in this together.
It's exciting to keep seeing students proudly telling us about their vaccinations! Be sure to see below for information on how to sign your 5+ year old child up for a COVID vaccine. We encourage everyone who is able to help us get out of this pandemic by protecting ourselves and others with a vaccine.
I look forward to seeing you again on Monday.
Michael Atkins
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Nota del Sr. Atkins
Families,
I hope your Break was restful and joyful in big or small ways. It has been a gift watching our babies return to school this week with excitement about learning and growing together.
We are now only two weeks away from Winter Break, and our students are hard at work. We are proud of their dedication to learning. I am grateful to our staff who continues to be dedicated to their learning and growth as well. We're all in this together.
It's exciting to keep seeing students proudly telling us about their vaccinations! Be sure to see below for information on how to sign your 5+ year old child up for a COVID vaccine. We encourage everyone who is able to help us get out of this pandemic by protecting ourselves and others with a vaccine.
I look forward to seeing you again on Monday.
Michael Atkins
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News from the Stedman PATH |
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Support Stedman Elementary PTA by Selling Butter Braids!
This year we have 2 ways of earning money for our school by selling Butter Braids: Online OR In-person!
We have GREAT prizes for the top three sellers!!
Click HERE to create your own Butter Braid Website to share with family and friends! Fill out your name, email and select your teacher then share!
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Fill out the Butter Braid order form sent home with students on 11/18, collect cash or checks at the time of sale (all checks made to Stedman Elementary PTA) and return the order form and payment to your teacher or front office by 12/9.
All butter braids will be delivered to students on 12/16. Please make sure you are able to pick up your student as well as the Butter Braids and deliver to everyone who ordered from you. Butter Braids can be at room temperature for up to 6 hours.
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Este año tenemos 2 formas de ganar dinero para nuestra escuela vendiendo Butter Braids: ¡En línea O en persona!
¡Tenemos GRANDES premios para los tres mejores vendedores!
¡Haga clic AQUÍ para crear su propio sitio web Butter Braid para compartir con familiares y amigos! Complete su nombre, correo electrónico y seleccione su maestro, luego comparta!
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Llene el formulario de pedido de Butter Braid enviado a casa con los estudiantes el 18 de noviembre, cobre efectivo o cheques en el momento de la venta (todos los cheques hechos a Stedman Elementary PTA) y devuelva el formulario de pedido y el pago a su maestro oa la oficina principal antes del 9 de diciembre.
Todas las trenzas de mantequilla se entregarán a los estudiantes el 16 de diciembre. Por favor asegúrese de poder recoger a su estudiante así como las trenzas de mantequilla y entregarlas a todos los que le ordenaron. Butter Braids puede estar a temperatura ambiente hasta por 6 horas.
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Holiday Love For Staff
PTA is collecting gift cards to support Stedman Teachers/Staff members and show them some extra love for the holidays. We want to make sure that ALL our staff feels the love and this is one of the best, most equitable ways we can reach every person - from teachers to facility crew members - who makes this school run so well! If you are able to chip in this year, we appreciate it greatly.
- We will be collecting $5, $10, and $25 gift cards to places like Target, Amazon, Walmart, Starbucks, LOCAL Coffee shops (think Therizo, Honey Hill Cafe, The Dandylion Cafe, Cake Crumbs, etc.)!
- Please bring any gift cards you wish to contribute in an envelope labeled "PTA Collection" and give to Kait Parsons in the front office.
- We will distribute the funds we collect equitably to our wonderful teachers and staff along with a holiday card from the PTA.
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You’re invited to our 2021 Mobile Toy Shop!
Get free toys for children 11 and under
Date: December 10, 11, 13 and 14
Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
We’re actively looking for volunteers! If you’re interested, please sign up here.
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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 month's resource:
International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is a day that is celebrated every year on 3 December.
The day is about promoting the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities at every level of society and development, and to raise awareness of the situation of persons with disabilities in all aspects of political, social, economic, and cultural life.
What is IDPD for?
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Celebration – to recognize and value the diversity of our global community, and to cherish the role we all play, regardless of our abilities;
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Learning – to understand and learn from the experiences of people with living with a disability;
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It is a day for optimism – to look towards the future and the creation of a world where a person is not characterized by their disabilities, but by their abilities;
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Action – where all people, organizations, agencies and charities not only show their support for International Day of People with Disabilities, but take on a commitment to create a world characterized by equal human rights.
Here and here are terrific lists for books featuring characters with disabilities (both physical and academic).
This link has a list of tips for being an ally for people in marginalized groups, which includes those with a disability.
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COVID Vaccines for Ages 5+
Children age 5 years and older can get a COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccines are the strongest layer of protection we can offer children against COVID-19. This fall, COVID-19 rates have been higher in school-aged children than adults. While fewer children get severely ill with COVID-19 than adults, they still can get sick with the virus and spread it to other people. Some get sick enough to need hospitalization. Getting a COVID-19 vaccine can help your child stay healthy, keep them in school, and protect your family and community.
Click HERE to learn more and find locations or upcoming vaccine clinics.
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Los niños de 5 años en adelante pueden recibir la vacuna COVID-19. Las vacunas son la capa de protección más fuerte que podemos ofrecer a los niños contra el COVID-19. Este otoño, las tasas de COVID-19 han sido más altas en niños en edad escolar que en adultos. Si bien menos niños que adultos se enferman gravemente con COVID-19, aún pueden enfermarse con el virus y contagiarlo a otras personas. Algunos se enferman lo suficiente como para necesitar hospitalización. Recibir una vacuna COVID-19 puede ayudar a su hijo a mantenerse saludable, mantenerlo en la escuela y proteger a su familia y comunidad.
Haga clic AQUÍ para obtener más información y encontrar ubicaciones o próximas clínicas de vacunas.
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New School Store Vendor!
We are excited to announce our new partnership with a local business to provide the Stedman "swag" you've all been waiting to order! Here's a little bit about the company and visit their site to place any orders! (Please be slightly patient for the first few weeks as they begin to receive inventory! They will add additional items as time goes on as well!)
¡Nos complace anunciar nuestra nueva asociación con una empresa local para brindar el "botín" de Stedman que todos han estado esperando para ordenar! ¡Aquí hay un poco sobre la empresa y visite su sitio para realizar pedidos! (¡Tenga un poco de paciencia durante las primeras semanas cuando comiencen a recibir el inventario! ¡También agregarán artículos adicionales a medida que pase el tiempo!)
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Happy Llama is extremely excited to partner with Stedman Elementary! Happy Llama is a professional print and design management company specializing in provide comprehensive and creative print solutions of all sizes. Our goal is to collaborate with our clients so they have the most unique, highest quality product within their budget. We also create conveniences and save time through proactive communication. Happy Llama is Colorado proud, so all apparel, banners and paper printing is done in the Front Range. Thank you for the opportunity to help.
Happy Llama’s areas of expertise include:
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Promotional Items - Mugs, Pens, Bags, etc.
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Apparel - Silk Screen and Embroidery - Staff Apparel Lines, Hats, Shirts
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Banners, Posters and Signage including 10x10 Tents
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Digital and Offset Printing - Postcards, Flyers and Brochures
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Merchandise Lines - Creation, Online Ordering and Onsite Event Management
- Graphic Design
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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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Free Meal Delivery Available to Youth 18 and Under
Colorado Food Cluster will provide free, nutritious, weekly delivery of 7 meals & snacks, including milk and fruit. The meals are chef-cooked and are ready to heat in the microwave. Any youth 18 years and younger are eligible, and families can enroll multiple students in each household.
Colorado Food Cluster proporcionará una entrega semanal gratuita y nutritiva de 7 comidas y refrigerios, incluida la leche y la fruta. Las comidas son cocinadas por el chef y están listas para calentar en el microondas. Cualquier joven de 18 años o menos es elegible y las familias pueden inscribir a varios estudiantes en cada hogar.
Obtenga más información aquí y utilice este formulario para inscribirse en la entrega de comida gratuita (el formulario está disponible en inglés y español). Generalmente, toma de 1 a 2 semanas desde la inscripción hasta la entrega de la primera comida.
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Interested in Volunteering?
We are starting to allow parent/guardian volunteers in the building on a limited basis. If you are interested in volunteering this year at Stedman, you must follow these steps:
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Visit DPS Volunteer Services to fill out the background check
- Make sure you are fully vaccinated
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Email our Dean of Culture Ali Larson at alison_larson@dpsk12.org. In your email please include:
- Days of the week you can help
- If you have a preferred classroom
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Estamos comenzando a permitir a los padres / tutores voluntarios en el edificio de forma limitada. Si está interesado en ser voluntario este año en Stedman, visite Servicios de Voluntarios de DPS para completar la verificación de antecedentes, asegúrese de estar completamente vacunado y envíe un correo electrónico a nuestro Decano de Cultura Ali Larson a alison_larson@dpsk12.org.
Incluya en su correo electrónico:
- Días de la semana en los que puedes ayudar
- Si tienes un salón de clases preferido
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CDPHE recently announced the Rapid-At-Home program in which they will ship free rapid antigen tests directly to homes. Students, families, and educators can enroll in the program here. A couple of important notes on the program:
- Due to significant interest, there appears to be several week delay in initial shipments after signing up.
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These rapid tests are intended for ongoing screening; a rapid test cannot clear an individual with symptoms to go to school or clear someone from quarantine. Individuals can only be cleared with a PCR test at COVIDCheckColorado or your primary care physician.
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CDPHE anunció recientemente el programa Rapid-At-Home en el que enviarán pruebas rápidas gratuitas de antígenos directamente a los hogares. Los estudiantes, familias y educadores pueden inscribirse en el programa aquí. Un par de notas importantes sobre el programa:
- Debido al gran interés, parece haber un retraso de varias semanas en los envíos iniciales después de registrarse.
- Estas pruebas rápidas están destinadas a la detección continua; una prueba rápida no puede limpiar a una persona con síntomas para ir a la escuela o sacar a alguien de la cuarentena. Las personas solo pueden obtener el visto bueno con una prueba de PCR en COVIDCheckColorado o con su médico de atención primaria.
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As schools continue to receive calls about positive COVID exposures and test results, we want to make sure you are aware of the COVID Decision Tree used by DPS to quarantine or isolate students. PLEASE keep us apprised of exposures, test results, etc. We would like to continue in-person learning for as long as possible for our students, and we need your help to do so. Keeping sick children home is important for doing that. Thank you for helping us with this.
A medida que las escuelas continúan recibiendo llamadas sobre exposiciones positivas a COVID y resultados de pruebas, queremos asegurarnos de que conozca el árbol de decisiones de COVID utilizado por DPS para poner en cuarentena o aislar a los estudiantes. POR FAVOR, manténganos informados de las exposiciones, los resultados de las pruebas, etc. Nos gustaría continuar el aprendizaje en persona durante el mayor tiempo posible para nuestros estudiantes, y necesitamos su ayuda para hacerlo. Mantener a los niños enfermos en casa es importante para lograrlo. Gracias por ayudarnos con esto.
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Mental Health Resources For Families of Color |
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Our Colorado based model of culturally-centered and responsive care promotes individual and communal resiliency. By crossing racial, ethnic, and cultural barriers we work more intentionally to connect and remove any bias that is prohibitive of the healing process of mental health care. This groundbreaking work has forged a portal of access for the community that is responsive, representative, trauma-informed, and delivered with compassion to advance mental health equity in communities of color.
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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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**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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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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