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**Saturday, November 5: Garden & Grounds Clean-Up Day
**Thursday, November 10th: 2nd Grade Music Performances
**Friday, November 11: No School for Stedman (Stedman Day)
**November 14-18: Book Fair!
**Tuesday, November 15th: Restaurant Night at Chook Chicken & DANG Soft Serve
**Wednesday, November 16th: Thanksgiving Lunch
**November 21-25: No School (Thanksgiving Break)
(The Stedman Calendar can always be viewed HERE)
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Note From Principal Atkins
Stedman Families,
Happy Friday! What a full and fun week we've had, complete with a snowfall last night.
There has been a lot of joy in our building as children celebrated Halloween and Dia de los Muertos - I was particularly proud of the performances put on by our ECE-1st Grade students. You can view the ECE/Kinder performance here, the 1st Grade performance here, or see more photos and short video clips in this album. A special thanks to all the volunteers who helped make the day such a success.
Tryouts were held last week for our 4th/5th Grade Basketball team, and I was excited to see so many students come out. It was a difficult decision, but our gracious volunteer coaches - Coach Cole, Coach DeVareia, and Coach Brandi - released the final team list today (see below). Congratulations to all of our team members!
Don't forget that Tuesday, November 8th is election day. Your voice is important, and voting is an important way to use that voice. I encourage everyone to drop their ballots off or visit a vote center before 7pm on Tuesday night. You can find drop boxes and vote centers at this link.
Our next Stedman Day is Friday, November 11th. Please remember that this is a planning day for our staff, so students at Stedman do not have class that day. See below for information about Discovery Link's day camp being offered.
The District has brought back weather delays/late starts, so make sure you check your texts or our social media when inclement weather is happening. Please remember that we do NOT have supervision on our playground until 8:40am for our K-5 students. Please do not drop off students before that time (ECE students must always be signed in at their classroom at the start of school). We do not let students in the building prior to 8:55am unless the temperature is below 27 degrees or there is significant rain/snow, so on chilly days you may not want to drop them off much earlier than bell time. Thank you for your help with this. If your child is in need of a winter coat or accessories, please contact Ali Larson (alison_larson@dpsk12.net) or stop by the office at your convenience.
As always, our newsletter is packed with information, resources and more, so be sure to continue scrolling. In particular, please check out our Inclusion Corner section as we kick off Native American Heritage Month!
Have a wonderful weekend,
Sincerely,
Michael Atkins
Principal
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Nota del Sr. Atkins
Familias de Stedman,
¡Feliz viernes! Qué semana tan completa y divertida hemos tenido, completa con una nevada anoche.
Ha habido mucha alegría en nuestro edificio cuando los niños celebraron Halloween y el Día de los Muertos. Me sentí particularmente orgulloso de las actuaciones realizadas por nuestros estudiantes de ECE-1er grado. Puede ver la presentación de ECE/Kinder aquí, la presentación de 1er grado aquí, o ver más fotos y videos cortos en este álbum. Un agradecimiento especial a todos los voluntarios que ayudaron a que el día fuera un éxito.
Las pruebas se llevaron a cabo la semana pasada para nuestro equipo de baloncesto de 4º y 5º grado, y estaba emocionado de ver a tantos estudiantes participar. Fue una decisión difícil, pero nuestros amables entrenadores voluntarios, el entrenador Cole, el entrenador DeVareia y el entrenador Brandi publicaron la lista final del equipo hoy (ver más abajo). ¡Felicitaciones a todos los miembros de nuestro equipo!
No olvide que el martes 8 de noviembre es el día de las elecciones. Su voz es importante y votar es una forma importante de usar esa voz. Animo a todos a dejar sus boletas o visitar un centro de votación antes de las 7 p. m. del martes por la noche. Puede encontrar buzones y centros de votación en este enlace.
Nuestro próximo Día de Stedman es el viernes 11 de noviembre. Recuerde que este es un día de planificación para nuestro personal, por lo que los estudiantes de Stedman no tienen clase ese día. Consulte a continuación para obtener información sobre el campamento diurno de Discovery Link que se ofrece.
El Distrito ha vuelto a traer retrasos por el clima/inicios tardíos, así que asegúrese de revisar sus mensajes de texto o nuestras redes sociales cuando haya mal tiempo. Recuerde que NO tenemos supervisión en nuestro patio de recreo hasta las 8:40 am para nuestros estudiantes de K-5. No deje a los estudiantes antes de esa hora (los estudiantes de ECE siempre deben registrarse en su salón de clases al comienzo de la escuela). No permitimos que los estudiantes ingresen al edificio antes de las 8:55 a. m. a menos que la temperatura esté por debajo de los 27 grados o que llueva o nieve significativamente, por lo que en los días fríos es posible que no desee dejarlos mucho antes de la hora de la campana. Gracias por tu ayuda con esto. Si su hijo necesita un abrigo de invierno o accesorios, comuníquese con Ali Larson (alison_larson@dpsk12.net).
Como siempre, nuestro boletín está repleto de información, recursos y más. ¡En particular, consulte nuestra sección Rincón de la inclusión cuando comencemos el Mes de la herencia de los nativos americanos!
Tener un maravilloso fin de semana,
Sinceramente,
Michael Atkins
Principal
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STEDMAN NEWS
We're back at it with the weekly Stedman News video! This is a special place where we will highlight what some of our students are working on, hear some student-led interviews, catch up on important news from Principal Atkins and more. We look forward to a fun year of showcasing our amazing community.
¡Regresamos con el video semanal de Stedman News! Este es un lugar especial donde destacaremos en qué están trabajando algunos de nuestros estudiantes, escucharemos algunas entrevistas dirigidas por estudiantes, nos pondremos al día con noticias importantes del director Atkins y más. Esperamos tener un año divertido mostrando nuestra increíble comunidad.
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Note for 2nd Grade Families
Greetings from Stedman Elementary School!
Just a friendly reminder from Mr. Moore to all students in 2nd grade. The concert for Veteran’s Day is Thursday, November 10th at 6pm. Students will need to be in Room 103 at 5:30-5:45pm for pre-concert set-up.
Parents should escort their students to the cafeteria and then find a seat in the auditorium. While only the 2nd grade is performing, all students are invited to attend with an adult.
Students should wear red, white, or blue shirts and any color pants/jeans they wish. Students should also bring a beanie hat or baseball cap and sunglasses if they have them.
Cast /Characters should bring their costumes and stage props to school on Monday, November 7th.
The concert is about 25-30 minutes long. We look forward to sharing with you the hard work we have been putting in this rotation and thanking our veterans for the service they have given to a very thankful Nation and our community.
Together, United. - Mr. Moore
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Solo un recordatorio amistoso del Sr. Moore para todos los estudiantes de segundo grado. El concierto por el Día del Veterano es el jueves 10 de noviembre a las 6pm. Los estudiantes deberán estar en el salón 103 de 5:30 p. m. a 5:45 p. m. para la preparación previa al concierto.
Los padres deben acompañar a sus estudiantes a la cafetería y luego encontrar un asiento en el auditorio. Si bien solo se presenta el segundo grado, todos los estudiantes están invitados a asistir con un adulto.
Los estudiantes deben usar camisas rojas, blancas o azules y pantalones/jeans de cualquier color que deseen. Los estudiantes también deben traer un gorro o gorra de béisbol y anteojos de sol si los tienen.
El elenco/personajes deben traer sus disfraces y accesorios de escenario a la escuela el lunes 7 de noviembre.
El concierto dura unos 25-30 minutos. Esperamos poder compartir con ustedes el arduo trabajo que hemos realizado en esta rotación y agradecer a nuestros veteranos por el servicio que han brindado a una Nación muy agradecida y a nuestra comunidad.
Juntos, Unidos. - Sr. Moore
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Proposition FF: Healthy School Meals for All Colorado Students
The DPS Board of Education voted to support Proposition FF: Healthy School Meals for All Colorado Students. This important statewide initiative is on ballots this election. If passed, it will provide funding for all districts to feed every student who needs a meal without shame or stigma, funding for purchasing healthy food from local farmers and ranchers and funding for better wages for cafeteria staff. This initiative will have a historic impact on childhood hunger in Colorado. When meals were recently available to all students with federal aid, Colorado saw a 19% increase in students getting the food they need. For more information, visit yesonff.org.
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LOST & FOUND
Our Lost & Found stash is filling up quickly - please be sure to check it regularly if you are missing any of your child(ren)'s items! It is located outside of our gym along the wall with hooks.
Keep an eye out on the playground for days when items are brought outside for claiming!
Nuestro alijo de objetos perdidos y encontrados se está llenando rápidamente. ¡Asegúrese de revisarlo regularmente si falta alguno de los artículos de su(s) hijo(s)! Está ubicado afuera de nuestro gimnasio a lo largo de la pared con ganchos.
¡Esté atento al patio de recreo durante los días en que se sacan artículos para reclamar!
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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.
NOVEMBER IS NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
Dive in with your family and children by checking out some excellent articles and resources here or by watching this PBS Kids video here.
Last year, we posted our Land Acknowledgement on the Stedman website. Did you know that if you text 907-312-5085 with your zip code, you will receive a response with the Indigenous lands you are on? In the area of 80207 -where Stedman is- you are on Arapaho, Cheyenne, Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute), and Očhéthi Šakówiŋ land. More info: land.codeforanchorage.org.
Learn about Land Acknowledgement, Traditional Lands, and Treaties
Do you know what a land acknowledgement is, why it is important and how to incorporate the practice into your own life? The Native Governance Center shares this handy Guide to Indigenous Land Acknowledgement.
If you’re unsure about the Indigenous Peoples land you are living on, you can search your location using Native Land, a growing database that documents traditional territories, languages, and treaties worldwide. This resource is also available as an app for your phone or tablet.
Other resources include Tribal Nations Maps, a source of hard copy maps that identify the traditional lands of Tribes in North and South America and the Caribbean, and the Smithsonian’s digital archive of treaties made between the United States and Indigenous Tribes.
More stories and videos you can share with your children:
Honor Indigenous Stories
In addition to deepening your knowledge and awareness, it’s important to incorporate more Indigenous voices into your life, too.
Native Journalism and Publications
First Nations Development Institute: 10 Featured Books for 2020
Book Marks Reviews: 12 Books by Indigenous Writers
Buzzfeed News: 14 Contemporary Books by Native American Authors
Electric Literature: Decolonize Your Bookshelf with these Books by Native American Writers
Open Education Database: 20 Native American Authors You Need to Read
Sea Howl Bookshop: Indigenous Authors & History
Tribal Maps: Children's Books by School Age Level
Native American Journalism Association
Indian Country Today
Powwows.com
Native News Online
Podcasts
Indian & Cowboy
All My Relations
NDN Collective Podcasts
The Native Seed Pod
Coffee & Quaq
Red Nation Podcast
Decolonize Thanksgiving
Articles to read about decolonizing Thanksgiving:
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Middle School Tours
5th Grade Families: It is time to start thinking about Middle School! Round 1 of SchoolChoice opens January 13th. Selections must be made by February 14th. In order to have the best chance to get the school of your choice, you must rank selections by February 14th. Some information on nearby schools:
McAuliffe International
McAuliffe is already collecting sign-ups for their tours, and you can sign up HERE for a day/time.
McAuliffe at McAuliffe at Manual
McAuliffe at Manual will offer regular tours. Sign up on their website.
Denver Green School
DGS offers tours on some Tuesday mornings or Wednesday evenings. Sign up on their website.
Denver Language School
The next Middle School tour is taking place on Friday, November 4th. Please sign up through their website.
Families in Spanish Immersion: The below schools offer Spanish Language Arts, which is an advanced Spanish course that will keep your child on the path to the Seal of Biliteracy:
- Bruce Randolph
- McAuliffe Manual
- Denver Green Northfield
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McAuliffe International currently offers theirs before school
- West Middle School
- Bryant Webster
We will send more information home to our 5th Grade Families soon!
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Familias de 5to grado: ¡Es hora de comenzar a pensar en la escuela intermedia! La ronda 1 de EscojoMiEscuela comienza el 13 de enero. Las selecciones deben hacerse antes del 14 de febrero. Para tener la mejor oportunidad de obtener la escuela de su elección, debe clasificar las selecciones antes del 14 de febrero. Alguna información sobre escuelas cercanas:
McAuliffe Internacional
McAuliffe ya está recopilando inscripciones para sus recorridos, y puede inscribirse AQUÍ para un día/hora.
McAuliffe en Manual
McAuliffe en Manual ofrecerá recorridos regulares. Regístrese en su sitio web.
Escuela Verde de Denver
DGS ofrece recorridos algunos martes por la mañana o miércoles por la noche. Regístrese en su sitio web.
Escuela de idiomas de Denver
La próxima gira de la escuela intermedia se llevará a cabo el viernes 4 de noviembre. Regístrese a través de su sitio web.
Familias en inmersión en español: las siguientes escuelas ofrecen artes del lenguaje en español, que es un curso avanzado de español que mantendrá a su hijo en el camino hacia el Sello de alfabetización bilingüe:
- Bruce Randolph
- McAuliffe Manual
- Denver Green Northfield
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McAuliffe International actualmente ofrece el suyo antes de la escuela
- West Middle School
- Bryant Webster
¡Pronto enviaremos más información a nuestras familias de 5to grado!
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PHNEE's Newsletter
Here is the link to the PHNEE monthly newsletter! Park Hill Neighbors for Equity in Education is a group of engaged parents and community members working to ensure that all students attending our neighborhood’s elementary schools get a quality education.
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THANK YOU SPONSORS
If you or someone you know is interested in sponsoring Stedman, please reach out to pta.stedman@gmail.com.
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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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