**Tuesday, February 6, 5:30pm: VAC Meeting

**Tuesday, February 6: Restaurant Fundraiser at Mici (use code)

**Wednesday, February 7, 6pm: PTA Meeting

**February 7/8, 4:15-5:15pm: Talent Show Auditions

**Wednesday, February 14: Valentine's Day!

**February 16 & 19: No School for Students

**Thursday, February 29 (evening): Black History Month Program

(The Stedman Calendar can always be viewed HERE)

STEDMAN NEWS!

Each week we'll share a glimpse into the school and what we're up to along with important updates and information from Principal Trotter. Don't miss it!

Cada semana compartiremos un vistazo a la escuela y lo que estamos haciendo junto con actualizaciones e información importantes del director Trotter. ¡No te lo pierdas!

Happy Black History Month!

Denim and Ms. Lowman sharing a quote this morning over the loud speaker!

TALENT SHOW AUDITIONS

If your child signed up to audition for the Talent Show, please see below for important information and a reminder of their timeslot. All students must be picked up by 5:15pm on audition days if they are staying for the full audition. (If your child did not get a time or needs to change theirs, please reach out to Mr. Moore)

Si su hijo se inscribió para audicionar para el Show de Talentos, consulte a continuación para obtener información importante y un recordatorio de su horario. Todos los estudiantes deben ser recogidos antes de las 5:15 p. m. los días de audición si se quedan para la audición completa. (Si su hijo no tuvo un horario o necesita cambiar el suyo, comuníquese con el Sr. Moore)

GIRLS ON THE RUN IS COMING TO OUR SCHOOL!

Calling all 3^rd – 5^th grade girls! Join Girls on the Run this spring! Get ready to activate your star power as you run, walk, jump, hop, or skip your way through training for a 5K! Teams will complete activities to help them learn to be happy, healthy and confident before running a 5K at the end of the season. Girls on the Run will begin practicing on Tuesday, March 5^th. We will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:15-5:45 pm. Open to all 3rd, 4th and 5th grade girls. Registration opens February 5th. For more information about the program go to www.girlsontherunrockies.org. Questions or want to coach? Ask Amanda Dodson via 720-520-3108 or lsudods@gmail.com.

¡GIRLS ON THE RUN VIENE A TU ESCUELA!

Llamado a todas las niñas de 3er a 5to grado! Participé en Girls on the Run esta primavera.

¡Prepárate para activar tu fuerza de estrella mientras corres, camines, brinques, y saltes tu camino a través del entrenamiento para el 5k! Equipos van a completar actividades para ayudarles a aprender a ser contentas, saludables y confiadas antes de correr una 5k al fin de la temporada. Girls on the Run comienza la semana del 5 de Marzo. Nos reuniremos los martes y jueves de 4:15 a 5:45 p.m. Abierto a todas las niñas de 3º, 4º y 5º de primaria. La inscripción se abre el 5 de febrero. Para obtener más información sobre el programa, visite www.girlsontherunrockies.org. ¿Tienes preguntas o quieres entrenar? Pregúntele a Amanda Dodson al 720-520-3108 o lsudods@gmail.com.

LOST & FOUND

Please be sure to stop by the Lost & Found regularly. We will begin donating items at the END OF EVERY MONTH. There are MANY items in lost and found, from clothing to jackets to water bottles. Visit the Lost & Found near the gym.

Asegúrese de pasar por el área de objetos perdidos con regularidad. Comenzaremos a donar artículos AL FINAL DE CADA MES. Hay MUCHOS artículos perdidos y encontrados, desde ropa hasta chaquetas y botellas de agua. Visita el área de objetos perdidos cerca del gimnasio.

5210 Challenge Winners!

We had some late entries for the 5210 Challenge (congratulations on Getting Healthy!). Stay tuned for the raffle winners in next week's news!

Tuvimos algunas inscripciones tardías para el Desafío 5210 (¡felicidades por Getting Healthy!). ¡Estén atentos a los ganadores del sorteo en las noticias de la próxima semana!

We loved having visitors from King Baptist check out Kindergarten at Stedman!

¡Nos encantó que los visitantes de King Baptist visitaran el jardín de infantes en Stedman!

RESTAURANT FUNDRAISER: ALL DAY AT MICI FEB. 6

UPDATE FROM PHNEE

Please join Park Hill Neighbors for Equity in Education for a Special Event: Integration and Equity in Denver Public Schools 50 Years After Keyes February 10, 2024 | 9am - 1:00 pm, Manual High School, 1700 E 28th Ave, Denver, CO 80205. 



In 1973, the Supreme Court made a landmark decision in Keyes v. Denver Public Schools, requiring DPS to desegregate all of its schools. Fifty years later, DPS is, by many measures, as segregated as it was before the decision with many of the same negative consequences for students. Current DPS policy acknowledges the need to “identify and remove deeply rooted systems of oppression” in order to ensure equity for every student. As we commemorate the 50th anniversary of Keyes, we have an opportunity and an obligation to dismantle this particular system of oppression in the hopes that we are not confronting the same challenges in another 50 years. Join Park Hill Neighbors for Equity in Education (PHNEE) as we explore the history of Keyes, acknowledge its unfulfilled promises of integration, and consider how we can ensure equity and excellence for every DPS student. Register here! And read this month’s full newsletter here!

Valentine's Day Celebrations

Families - we know many of you look forward to celebrating Valentine's Day with your child(ren). Classrooms are able to have parties on Wednesday, February 14th anytime after 3:15pm. The District asks that any treats be store-bought. Please connect with your classroom teacher or room parent to support with plans or to join your class festivities!

Familias: sabemos que muchos de ustedes esperan celebrar el Día de San Valentín con sus hijos. Los salones de clases pueden tener fiestas el Miércoles 14 de febrero en cualquier momento después de las 3:15p. m. El Distrito pide que cualquier golosina se compre en la tienda. ¡Conéctese con el maestro de su salón de clases o el padre del salón para apoyar con los planes o unirse a las festividades de su clase!

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.

February is Black History Month!

We love celebrating Black History year round at Stedman, but February provides a chance to take an even deeper look at the celebrations and contributions from Black History. Here's a few fun things you can explore with your children! (Adapted from TPT)



6 Black Americans Your Students Should Know About 

Here are some lesser-known — but important — Black heroes, whose contributions to politics, the arts, and STEM fields are worth highlighting to your students.

James Armistead, Revolutionary War spy (1760-1832)

James Armistead was best known for his work as a spy during the American Revolution, whose work enabled American forces to win a decisive victory in the final battle of the war. He was born into slavery in Virginia around 1748, and enlisted as a soldier in the Revolutionary War in 1781 under General Lafayette. Working as a double agent, Armistead gained the trust of General Cornwallis. The intelligence he gathered allowed American forces to win the Battle of Yorktown against the British, the final battle in the American colonies’ quest for independence against British rule.

Madam C. J. Walker, the first Black woman millionaire (1867-1919)

Many dream of becoming a millionaire, and Madam C. J. Walker was the first Black woman in the U.S. to do it. In the 1890s, after losing her hair, she began to experiment with home remedies and invented a line of products for Black hair care. She eventually went on to establish her own company: Madame C.J. Walker Laboratories. Later in life, she used her fortune to fund charities like the NAACP and the Black YMCA, and helped provide scholarships for women at Tuskegee Institute. 

“I had to make my own living and my own opportunity. But I made it! Don’t sit down and wait for the opportunities to come. Get up and make them.”

—Madam C.J. Walker

Augustus Jackson, the “Father of Ice Cream” (1808-1852)

Augustus Jackson was a former White House chef and candy maker from Philadelphia who invented several recipes and methods of manufacturing ice cream. One of Jackson’s biggest innovations was adding salt to the recipe, which made it more stable, lowered the freezing temperature, and made the ice cream even tastier! While he didn’t technically invent the frozen treat, Jackson is considered by many to be the “Father of Ice Cream” because his techniques made it easier to bring ice cream to everyone. So, next time you have an ice cream on a hot day, thank Augustus Jackson!

Pro Tip: Use this BlackPast biography written specifically for young audiences to further teach your students about Augustus Jackson.

Mae Jemison, first Black woman in space (1956-)

Mae Jemison was the first Black American woman to travel to space. (She was also the first real astronaut to appear on Star Trek, which was the TV show that inspired her to literally reach for the stars!) In 1992, she flew into space aboard the Endeavour, and spent eight days there, conducting medical experiments on herself and the crew. Today, she continues to work on getting more young women of color involved in STEM. 

“Life is full of adventures. Some of them will be more demanding than others, but they all teach us about the world and ourselves along the way.”

—Mae C. Jemison

Shirley Chisholm, the first Black Congresswoman (1924-2005)

Shirley Chisholm is best known for being the first Black congresswoman. She began her career as a teacher, and was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1968, where she worked on the Education and Labor Committee and helped form the Black Caucus. In 1972, Chisholm made history (again!) by becoming the first woman to run for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination. After serving seven terms in Congress, where she advocated for education and employment opportunities for minority groups, she retired in 1983.

“If I can help to bring about the change and move in that direction, I will have made my contribution.”

—Shirley Chisholm

Alvin Ailey, acclaimed dancer and choreographer (1931-1989)

Alvin Ailey founded his dance company in 1958, and choreographed ballets that drew inspiration from both his Southern roots and the blues, spirituals, and gospel songs of his youth. His most famous piece, Revelations, is largely considered an ode to the faith and strength of the Black community. Despite his untimely death at the age of 58, Ailey earned global renown for his impact on modern dance, and continues to be an important figure in the arts. The dancers with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater have performed for more than 20 million people around the world.

“What we do is celebrate people. That’s all we’re about.”

—Alvin Ailey

Pro Tip: Explore the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's  interactive timeline to learn more about Ailey and the legacy he has left behind through his dance company.

If you want to read more about the individuals in this post (or research more hidden heroes from Black history!), check out these websites:

• Biography.com
• BlackPast.org
• History.com
• PBS.org

DPS DISCOUNT DAY

CDC Essentials for Parenting Teens!

Essentials for Parenting Teens is a free online resource for parents and caregivers of youth between the ages of 11 and 17. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reviewed extensive research to identify the best approaches to parenting teens and talked to the experts—both recognized leaders in the parenting field and parents themselves—to create articles, videos, and activities parents and caregivers can use.

Check it out here 

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LONGMONT DAIRY MILK CAPS

If you receive Longmont Dairy products, please save your caps and bring them to the school. We receive 5 cents per cap, which adds up! You can feed your caps to Betsy, our new bin for collecting the caps. Besty will be located in the school, please ask the front office where she is if you do not see her near the main doors. This is a simple and easy way to raise money for PTA.

Si recibe productos Longmont Dairy, guarde sus gorras y tráigalas a la escuela. Recibimos 5 centavos por gorra, ¡lo cual suma! Puedes darle tus gorras a Betsy, nuestro nuevo contenedor para recolectar las gorras. Besty estará ubicada en la escuela, pregunte en la oficina principal dónde está si no la ve cerca de las puertas principales. Esta es una manera sencilla y fácil de recaudar dinero para la PTA.

INFORMATION FROM PTA

We are launching a new fundraiser this year! We are encouraging everyone to make a monthly donation of what you can give instead of a one time giving in the Spring. By the end of the year, we will still meet our goal through your donation! Click the link or scan the QR to get started. https://app.memberhub.gives/stedman

¡Estamos lanzando una nueva recaudación de fondos este año! Animamos a todos a hacer una donación mensual de lo que puedan dar en lugar de una donación única en la primavera. ¡Para fin de año, aún lograremos nuestro objetivo a través de su donación! Haga clic en el enlace o escanee el QR para comenzar.  https://app.memberhub.gives/stedman

SHOUT OUT TO OUR SPONSORS!

If you or someone you know is interested in sponsoring Stedman, please reach out to pta.stedman@gmail.com.