All schools in the Denver Public School District write and update a plan each school year that outlines what to do in the event of an emergency. Please find the plan for University Park here. This month we have also completed 1 fire drill, 2 lockdown drills, and our annual student fire safety training presentations.

Restaurant Night - The Rosedale Tavern

Skip the kitchen and eat at Rosedale ( 1135 E. Evans Ave.) anytime on Thursday, March 1st and they'll donate 15% of all food sales to UPark. Please be sure to mention UPark to ensure donation! Click here for more information. 

Merrill Middle School Keynote Speaker

Kim Bevill, a highly respected Keynote Speaker  from Gray Matters, will be coming to Merrill Middle School on Wednesday  2/28/18 from 6:00 - 7:30.  Kim trains educators and parents on the applicable neuroscience and the  instructional strategies that work for anyone with a brain! She will be highlighting  the following topics and will provide strategies for parents, teachers and kids to get  the most out of our amazing brains:

Parents, Kids and Teachers are all invited for this free event! We encourage you to  bring a $5 or $10 gift card (e.g. Starbucks, Chipotle, Target) per attendee as a

donation towards the "Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies" Program at

Merrill.

University Park Elementary Calendar

Click on the calendar icon to the right, look below, or visit the University Park Website to access calendar information!

5 Star Wizard Hat Students

 

Congratulations to last week's 5 Star Wizard Hat students! They were recognized by their teachers for positive behavior. 

 

Last week's students include: Tyler Dolan, Declan Todd, Chaim-Avraham Mehrenberg, Remy MacDonald, Cameron Lewis, Bailey Hodas, Bauer Bodhaine, Lara Olsthoorn, Lily Baker, Ruby Dokken, Nicoletta Leathers, Yassmine Birouk, Bristol Betts, Elsie Chen, Abel Long-Pearlman, Vidalia Dobbins, Doro Wilcox, Rowan Schneider, Sadie Austin, Sabina Bower, Luca Inghilterra, Rafael Jewell Ben Ari, Cash Kristie, Kyle Kojima, Zain Arafin, Beau Kroger, Jimena Perez, Dean Frenkel.

Wizard Hats are given throughout UPark to celebrate students' good choices and positive behavior. We use a common vocabulary and teach Critical Thinking skills using the BrainWise curriculum.  Each week there is a random drawing of 2 students done by classroom teachers. These children are photographed and receive a token of our appreciation.