Upcoming Dates For Your Calendar
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Friday, May 7: Field Day (rain date: May 14)
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Friday, May 21: ECE Water Day
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Tuesday, May 25: Kinder End of Year Celebration
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Wednesday, May 26: 5th Grade Celebration (morning)
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Thursday, May 27: ECE End of Year Virtual Celebration (evening)
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Friday, May 28: Last Day of School! (Early Dismissal at 12:30pm)
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Dear Families,
This week we were able to breathe a sigh of relief as Derek Chauvin was convicted for the murder of George Floyd, and then in rapid succession more tragedy and loss followed. We rejoice together, we grieve together and we move forward together as we work to create a better, more just future for our children.
With only five weeks left of school, it's important to remain safe and vigilant with our COVID-19 precautions. We will continue to wear our masks and encourage you to do the same while on school grounds, practice good hygiene (washing our hands, disinfecting our work spaces), and limiting visitors.
We want to be able to celebrate the end of the year together safely as we look forward to Field Day and end of year celebrations. Stay safe out there.
With love,
Dominique Jefferson
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FIELD DAY - MAY 7 - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are excited to hold Field Day on Friday, May 7th with our ECE, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade students participating at 9:30am and our 2nd-5th Grade students participating at 1:15pm.
We are in need of volunteers to help the day run smoothly. If you are able to help, please contact Mr. Frequez at joel_fresquez@dpsk12.org or 303-424-6070. Thank you!
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VIRTUAL LIBRARY RESOURCES
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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Reminders from Front Office |
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If you have changed your phone number or address, please notify the school office so that we can update the information for your student. It is extremely frustrating when we have to contact parents only to find out that phone numbers are no longer working.
Also, if you are changing the way your child gets home at the end of the day, please contact the school office at 720-424-6070 prior to 3:15pm to advise. If you know that you are going to be more than 10 minutes late to pick up your child from school, please contact the school office and advise them of the situation. Thank you for your assistance with these matters.
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Summer Camp for Hallett Students
Jump into Summer with Denver Public Schools and Extended Learning & Community Schools!
Are you looking for fun and engaging experiences for your child(ren) this summer? Would you like your child to create those timeless memories and friendships that make summer so special? Look no further, it’s time to jump into summer with Denver Public Schools, Extended Learning and Community Schools (ELCS) Camps! Check out an awesome video of kids enjoying our programs here!
ELCS will be providing incredible summer experiences for youth at a variety of locations around Denver! All camps will provide fun summer programming based on weekly themes such as Superhero Adventure, Mythical Creatures, DL’s Got Talent, Supersized Sports, Ooey Gooey Science and Space! For registration information, camp locations and themes, please click here. We can’t wait to jump into Summer 2021 and start making memories that will last a lifetime with your child(ren). There are limited spots available, so register today!
Space is limited!
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** ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES ** |
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Extended Pandemic-EBT Benefits Returning |
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Colorado P-EBT benefits will begin in late May
The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS), in collaboration with the Colorado Department of Education (CDE), is pleased to announce that Coloradans with eligible school-enrolled children will begin to receive food benefits through the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program starting in late May. This effort will help support Colorado's families during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The P-EBT program is designed to reimburse households for meals missed during school closures or reduced hours for students who are eligible for free and reduced-price school meals and attend a school that participates in the National School Lunch Program. This is a continuation of the P-EBT program that was initiated in July 2020 to reimburse families on free and reduced-price lunch for meals missed at school due to COVID-19. Families who qualify will receive a cash-like benefit for August through May of the 2020-21 school year for food-eligible purchases.
More information will be released in late May on P-EBT benefits. Further updates will be shared on the CDHS website, on CDHS social media channels, and through community partners.
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Vaccines Available At Dahila Campus
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Bags of Food
Hallett currently has extra food available for families. If you are in need, please contact Brittany Talvy: brittany_talvy@dpsk12.org.
If you are receiving bags of food but occasionally do not need the items, consider sharing them with neighbors or friends who may be able to use it.
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Free Meal Delivery in Denver |
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Sign Up for Colorado Food Cluster Meal Deliveries:
Colorado Food Cluster (CFC) provides free meals to youth ages 6-18 in the Denver Metro Area (within 20 miles of downtown). Each student will receive a weekly delivery of 7 dinners and 14 snacks, including fruit and milk, until June 30, 2021.
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Free Clothing Opportunity |
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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
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Through the end of the year, COVIDCheck Colorado is now offering free testing to anyone in Colorado. This means that leaders, educators and staff can go with household members and invite other community members to test and help slow the spread of COVID.
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Knowing the COVID-19 pandemic continues to negatively impact the lives of Denver families, DHS is now offering emergency/disaster assistance payments up to $4,000 to qualifying residents.
These payments can be used for a variety of reasons – to cover rent or pay the mortgage, to pay for mental or medical care, to pay for home or auto repairs, to pay for food or school supplies, and more. To qualify, one must be:
- TANF Broad-Based Eligibility Criteria for Disaster Aid: Denver resident
- Household is determined to be ineligible for public assistance programs;
- Annual household income is under $75,000;
- Eligible child in the household (according to state rules and regulations);
- Lawfully present in the country; and
- Has a need for services directly relating COVID-19-related emergency
The program is open until funds are exhausted. To apply, go to Colorado.gov/PEAK and apply for Colorado Works/TANF. Please note that because this is a unique and temporary program, the “Am I eligible?” feature will not distinguish between this program and the regular Colorado Works/TANF programs. We encourage anyone with questions to call 720-944-4DHS (4347) to speak with a customer services representative.
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“We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.”
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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