• November 13, 2009
• November 8, 2009
• October 27, 2009
• October 18, 2009
• October 10, 2009
• October 3, 2009
• September 28, 2009
• September 18, 2009
• September 12, 2009
• September 4, 2009
• August 28, 2009

(Posted 13 November 2009)

GIVING THANKS:
We have now raised a total of $2975 toward our $4000 matching challenge for PTA Apple. We are thankful to be in a community that really tries to go that extra mile for our students. We have great families at UPark and we know some of you will step up to help match the whole $4000 by November 24th. Help us meet our Thanksgiving challenge by sending in your donation today.

INNISBROOK PACKAGES:
Please pick up your orders in the auditorium.

ORANGES!
Every year UPark sells delicious navel oranges before the holidays. We have been able to hold the price again this year at $18 per 14 lb. box. Please let your friends, neighbors and family members know about the sales. Orders are due back NOVEMBER 19th!

MY ENRICHMENT:
Online registration has stared for the Winter Enrichment sessions (December, January, and February): (www.myenrichment.com) are now available. If you have an account in the ME system with your child’s information, you will be notified by email. Get the most up-to-date status on programs by going to: www.myenrichment.com. As always the best way to communicate with the enrichment coordinator is by email: molly@myenrichment.com.

THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON TIMES:
Reservations are required! Call the office by Monday, Nov. 16.

Grade	Teacher	Start	Lunch time
2nd	Archambault	11:00	11:00 — 12:00
2nd	Dire	11:05	11:05 — 12:00
2nd	McDaniels	11:10	11:10 — 12:00
3rd	Romero	11:15	11:15 — 12:00
3rd	Ertman	11:20	11:20 — 12:00
3rd	Smith	11:25	11:25 — 12:00
1st	Clark	11:35	11:35 — 12:30
1st	Klein	11:40	11:40 — 12:30
1st	Lynch	11:45	11:45 — 12:30
4th	Bryers	11:55	11:55 — 12:30
4th	Morton	12:00	12:00 — 12:30
5th	Manchak	12:05	12:05 — 1:00
5th	Kull	12:10	12:10 — 1:00
Kdg.	Cardenas	12:15	12:15 — 1:00
Kdg.	Reynolds	12:20	12:20 — 1:00

Reservations are required! Call the office by Monday, Nov. 16.

(Posted 8 November 2009)

APPLE FUN RUN:
Email your Aunt in Kalamazoo, or the Grandfather who lives right around the corner from you…..The Apple Fun Run is a great community event! While the kids and parents can enjoy a fun day with their friends, the pledges our students get is a simple but crucial way to fundraise for our school. Most neighbors are willing to sponsor your child - give it a try. This is a fun morning for the whole family (everyone walks or runs) – so bring any older or younger siblings too. We are also encouraging any family in the neighborhood that may not have kids at our school to join this run held Saturday November 7th. So, see if that Great Aunt in Kalamazoo will sponsor your child and come have some fun!

GROCERY CARDS ARE HOT:
Once again our community of parents has stepped up and we had several new families begin to regularly purchase grocery cards in October. Our total profit from grocery cards in October was $1,000.70. We have a goal of $12,000 by the end of the school year. We are looking for 15 more families to regularly purchase these cards. Five percent of what you buy goes directly to our school. We need you! Remember a parent is on the playground every day with a “Grocery Cards” button on. Thank you to those who are participating.

ORANGES!
Every year UPark sells delicious navel oranges before the holidays. We have been able to hold the price again this year at $18 per 14 lb. box. Please let your friends, neighbors and family members know about the sales. Orders are due back NOVEMBER 19th!

CALLING ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS:
Wow, we made the 1st milestone! PTA Apple raised over half of the funds to match our generous $4000 donation before fall break. Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far! We are still trying to raise an additional $1500 before Thanksgiving break to meet the match. Any size donation can be dropped off at the office or mailed. Let's show our generous donor that we can do it!

2010 HOME TOUR COMMITTEE:
Meeting on Thursday November 12th after drop-off, about 9:30am. It will be at Amy Homburger’ house, 2417 S. Adams St. Children are welcome.

DISCOUNTED TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR NUGGETS GAME:
To benefit the DPS Foundation, DPS families and staff are invited to purchase discounted tickets to the Denver Nuggets game against the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday November 24, 2009 at 7:00 p.m., and $5 of each ticket sold will benefit the DPS Foundation. Third-level corner balcony tickets are available for $15 (normally $27) and first-level tickets are available for $30 (normally $62). To purchase tickets, visit www.pepsicenter.com/groups/nuggets/dps.

INTERESTED IN JOINING A DENVER CH.A.D.D GROUP? (Children with Attention Deficit Disorders)
Currently, no CHADD group exists in Denver and a few parents have voiced an interest in beginning one. CHADD's primary objectives are: to provide a support network for parents and caregivers; to provide a forum for continuing education; to be a community resource and disseminate accurate, evidence-based information about AD/HD to parents, educators, adults, professionals, and the media; to promote ongoing research; and to be an advocate on behalf of the AD/HD community. If you are interested, email molly@myenrichment.com with day of the week (monthly) and time that would work for you. Information will be kept confidential.

MY ENRICHMENT:
Online registration has stared for the Winter Enrichment sessions (December, January, and February): (www.myenrichment.com) will be available by Sunday November 8. If you have an account in the ME system with your child’s information, you will be notified by email. Get the most up-to-date status on programs by going to: www.myenrichment.com. As always the best way to communicate with the enrichment coordinator is by email: molly@myenrichment.com.

(Posted 27 October 2009)

RED APPLE ALERT:
We have a $4,000 challenge gift to the Apple Campaign! Can you be the first family to kick us off in this challenge donation time? A generous UPark Apple Campaign donor has made a $4,000 donation, challenging us to match this gift dollar-for-dollar by November 23rd. Let’s show this donor the commitment of our UPark community. Wouldn’t it be great if we could match half by fall break? Walk into the office to make a donation, or simply mail one in. We can meet this challenge!

ORIGINAL ART WORK orders are due no later than Friday, 10/23, to ensure your order returns by the holidays.

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR:
Ends on Tuesday, October 27. We are looking for volunteers to cover the hours of 11:00-1:00 pm and 3:00-5:00 pm. If you can help, sign up in the office or call; 303.756.9407. Thank you!

HALLOWEEN:
Due to conferences and Fall Break in the week leading up to Halloween, UPark will not celebrate Halloween this year. We encourage you to enjoy the five day break with your child and celebrate as a family.

MOM'PRENEUR MARKETPLACE:
If you are interested in participating in the Mom 'Preneur Marketplace 2009 as a vendor, contributing to the goody bag, or donating for the door prize, please contact Jody Power at jandjpower@msn.com.

TRICK-OR-TREAT FOR UNICEF!
Please consider helping the 2009 campaign. Since Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF was started by kids 59 years ago, boys and girls have collected over $140 million to help change children’s lives. Last year, friends like you helped raise over $4 million by encouraging your friends and neighbors to join together to assist children and families around the world. The collection box is included with the Thursday Folder. Please return collections to the office. We will continue to take collections until Friday, November 6th.

INTERESTED IN JOINING A DENVER CH.A.D.D GROUP? (Children with Attention Deficit Disorders)
Currently, no CHADD group exists in Denver and a few parents have voiced an interest in beginning one. CHADD's primary objectives are: to provide a support network for parents and caregivers; to provide a forum for continuing education; to be a community resource and disseminate accurate, evidence-based information about AD/HD to parents, educators, adults, professionals, and the media; to promote ongoing research; and to be an advocate on behalf of the AD/HD community. If you are interested, email molly@myenrichment.com with day of the week (monthly) and time that would work for you. Information will be kept confidential.

MY ENRICHMENT:
Jenny Cargile: Sports Camp – Registration is Open. Program starts Friday, 10/23-11/20, 3:45-4:45, Code: 882, $69.
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As always go to www.myenrichment.com to view the most up-to-date brochure, program matrix, and learn about vendors. Please register online using your email address as your login. Please UPDATE YOUR CHILD’S TEACHER IN THE SYSTEM!!! Otherwise, his or her teacher will not be notified. As always the best way to communicate with the enrichment coordinator is by email: molly@myenrichment.com.

THE BOOK SHELF:
By the front office sits a delightfully painted bookcase for used books. We are asking that parents bring in gently used books to donate to THE BOOK SHELF. These books can be either parenting books or books children would enjoy. They can be any level from baby books to 5th grade novels. THE BOOK SHELF is there for anyone to take books and use them in their home. Please go through your child’s books and bring in any that you are ready to give away. Simply place them on THE BOOK SHELF. It is self-maintained, meaning – if it is a mess, please tidy up. If you notice it is low on books – please tell the front office to announce that we need more books in the bulletin.

(Posted 18 October 2009)

TEACHER-PARENT CONFERENCES AND FALL BREAK COMING:
Monday, October 26th and Tuesday, October 27th are regular school days for students. Parent/Teacher Conferences will be scheduled by teachers from 4-8pm those 2 days. Fall Break is Wednesday, October 28th through Friday (no school).

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR:
The fair starts this week. We are looking for volunteers to cover the hours of 11:00-1:00 pm and 3:00-5:00 pm. If you can help, sign up in the office or call; 303.756.9407. Thank you!

DISTRICT FALL 2009 REGIONAL MEETINGS:
Monday, October 19th, 5:30-7:00pm at Merrill M.S. Please join DPS to hear about the 2009 Denver Plan, Strategic Regional Analysis, School Improvement Strategies, Turnaround School Strategies, New School Applicants, Charter Renewals, Locating Approved Schools 2010-2011 and beyond, 2008 Bond Program Update, and Alternative Education. For more information: 720-423-3300, communityengagement@dpsk12.org.

HALLOWEEN:
Due to conferences and Fall Break in the week leading up to Halloween, UPark will not celebrate Halloween this year. We encourage you to enjoy the five day break with your child and celebrate as a family.

It's a CHALLENGE! Can we do it?
A generous UPark Apple Campaign donor has made a $4,000 donation, challenging us to match this gift dollar-for-dollar before Thanksgiving. With your generous contribution--in whatever amount--we can meet this challenge! Remember, contributions are tax-deductible, so send in your donation today and let's show this donor the commitment of our UPark Community. Drop off at the office or send in your donation now. Thank you!

IT'S TIME TO TUNE UP FOR THE 4TH ANNUAL FUN RUN!
This fall, the fun starts Wednesday, October 21st, so mark your calendars! We'll kick off the Fun Run Program from 8:40am to 8:55am every day from Wednesday, October 21st through Friday, November 6th. Get your running shoes on and be prepared to run around the field at UPark and earn some very cool prizes! (Please note: Due to no school, October 28th-Friday, October 30th, the Fun Run Program will not take place.) Let's get running! See you on the field!

MOM'PRENEUR MARKETPLACE:
If you are interested in participating in the Mom 'Preneur Marketplace 2009 as a vendor, contributing to the goody bag, or donating for the door prize, please contact Jody Power at jandjpower@msn.com.

TRICK-OR-TREAT FOR UNICEF!
Please consider helping the 2009 campaign. Since Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF was started by kids 59 years ago, boys and girls have collected over $140 million to help change children’s lives. Last year, friends like you helped raise over $4 million by encouraging your friends and neighbors to join together to assist children and families around the world. The collection box is included with the Thursday Folder. Please return collections to the office. We will continue to take collections until Friday, November 6th.

MY ENRICHMENT:
Jenny Cargile: Sports Camp – Registration is Open. Program starts Friday, 10/23-11/20, 3:45-4:45, Code: 882, $69.
Keyboards for Kids Advanced is delayed start and may reschedule to Fridays.
Beginner keyboarding is on hold.
As always go to www.myenrichment.com to view the most up to date brochure, program matrix, and learn about vendors. Please register online using your email address as your login. Please UPDATE YOUR CHILD’S TEACHER IN THE SYSTEM!!! Otherwise, his or her teacher will not be notified. As always best way to communicate with the enrichment coordinator is by email: molly@myenrichment.com.

COLORADO PARENT MAGAZINE:
The October issue is now available. The school has a few copies in the office or you can go to their website: colorado.parenthood.com. Lots of good parenting information is available in this magazine/website!

WHOLE GRAINS FOR GROWING BRAINS FUNDRAISER:
Please join the Great Harvest Bread Co. of Denver (owned by DPS parents) and the Denver Public Schools’ Educational Outreach Program for their 4th annual Whole Grains for Growing Brains fundraiser. On Saturday, October 17th, the Great Harvest Bread Co. located in the Belcaro Center at 765 South Colorado Boulevard will donate 100% of our sales to the DPS Educational Outreach Program to support their efforts to support homeless students in our school system. This is not a donation of profit, nor is it a donation of a percentage of sales. Every cent taken in on this special day will go directly to this important program that helps our community’s children face their many challenges with food, clothing, transportation, and other necessities so many of us take for granted. Customers on October 17th will also have the opportunity to buy bread and donate it back to this cause. Donated bread will be distributed to families in Denver homeless shelters. Scheduling conflicts will prevent us from including students in the bread making process this year, but the cause is still just as important and the bread will still taste just as good. Please help us spread the word about Whole Grains for Growing Brains 2009, and please consider shopping at our bakery from 6:00am to 6:30pm on this day for the children in our school district that need us the most. Contact Matt Salis, Great Harvest Bread Co. of Denver, 765 South Colorado Boulevard, Denver, CO 80246, 303-204-1412, msalis@greatharvest.com

(Posted 10 October 2009)

TUNE UP FOR THE 4TH ANNUAL FUN RUN PROGRAM!
This fall, the fun starts Wednesday, October 21st, so mark your calendars! We'll kick off the Fun Run Program from 8:40am to 8:55am every day from Wednesday, October 21st through Friday, November 6th. Get your running shoes on and be prepared to run around the field at UPark and earn some very cool prizes! (Please note: Due to no school, October 28th-Friday, October 30th, the Fun Run Program will not take place.) Let's get running! See you on the field!

PLEASE JOIN THE GREAT HARVEST BREAD CO. OF DENVER
(owned by DPS parents) and the Denver Public Schools’ Educational Outreach Program for their 4th annual Whole Grains for Growing Brains fundraiser. On Saturday, October 17th, the Great Harvest Bread Co. located in the Belcaro Center at 765 South Colorado Boulevard will donate 100% of our sales to the DPS Educational Outreach Program to support their efforts to support homeless students in our school system. This is not a donation of profit, nor is it a donation of a percentage of sales. Every cent taken in on this special day will go directly to this important program that helps our community’s children face their many challenges with food, clothing, transportation, and other necessities so many of us take for granted. Customers on October 17th will also have the opportunity to buy bread and donate it back to this cause. Donated bread will be distributed to families in Denver homeless shelters. Scheduling conflicts will prevent us from including students in the bread making process this year, but the cause is still just as important and the bread will still taste just as good. Please help us spread the word about Whole Grains for Growing Brains 2009, and please consider shopping at our bakery from 6:00am to 6:30pm on this day for the children in our school district that need us the most. Contact Matt Salis, Great Harvest Bread Co. of Denver, 765 South Colorado Boulevard, Denver, CO 80246, 303-204-1412, msalis@greatharvest.com

PTA APPLE CAMPAIGN:

CAN YOU DONATE A BACKPACK?
Our backpack program which sends nutritious food home with kids on the weekend is in need of more roller backpacks. Do you have an old one around the house or would you like to buy one to donate? Please let the front office know if you have one to donate. Thank you!!!

MOM 'PRENEUR MARKETPLACE!
You have three exciting ways to get involved in the Mom 'Preneur Marketplace 2009 as a vendor, contributing to the goody bag, or donating for the door prize please contact Jody Power at jandjpower@msn.com.

KISS ‘N’ GO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Please contact Amanda Ybarra; 720-620-9824, or manda.lias.mom@gmail.com

FLU CLINIC UPDATE:
It's not too late!! As you may have heard, seasonal flu shots are now in short supply at many local clinics. You can still register for the UPark Flu Vaccination Clinic and ensure you (and your family) receive a vaccination! Vaccinations are available for anyone 6 months of age and older, and FluMist inhaled vaccines are also available. Help us to minimize influenza in our school and community! PLEASE PRE-REGISTER BEFORE OCTOBER 10th to ensure that we hit our minimum. Register online now to get your seasonal flu vaccination at UPark on October 16th, 12-4 pm. Click to visit web page for more details.

STEMapalooza COMING THIS MONTH:
Mark your calendars for a two-day event that is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, October 16th and 17th, 2009, 9 am to 4 pm at the Colorado Convention Center featuring over 100 exhibitors from around Colorado that supports Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) programs for students and educators and employ hundreds of thousands of STEM-related jobs. This event will provide two fantastic days for students of all ages to engage in hands-on, minds-on activities, such as fast-track racing, robotics, gaming, film production, staging, rocketry, and more.

YEARBOOK PHOTOS NEEDED:
If you take pictures of UPark events, please send them to Kathy Tracy for consideration for the UPark 2009-2010 yearbook. Please send your digital photos to kathytracy@earthlink.net and make sure you have “yearbook photos” in the email subject line. If you would like to submit a disk full of photos, please leave them in the front office marked clearly for Kathy Tracy or yearbook photos. Call Kathy Tracy if you have any questions at 303-639-3153.

(Posted 3 October 2009)

INTERNATIONAL WALK TO SCHOOL DAY:
Please consider walking or biking to school on Wednesday, October 7. The buses will drop off students at Observatory Park. Staff members will walk students the rest of the way to school. We will have festivities from 8:40 to 9:00 am including frest fruit and other activities on the playground.

STUDENT PICTURE DAY:
Look your best for pictures and return the order form on Wednesday, October 7.

THANK YOU!
The PTA Apple campaign raised $2,180 in September. It is great to have early support as PTA often makes budget commitments to the school in February. Your donations makes a positive difference in the UPark community!

STEMapalooza COMING THIS MONTH:
Mark your calendars for a two-day event that is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, October 16th and 17th, 2009, 9 am to 4 pm at the Colorado Convention Center featuring over 100 exhibitors from around Colorado that supports Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) programs for students and educators and employ hundreds of thousands of STEM-related jobs. This event will provide two fantastic days for students of all ages to engage in hands-on, minds-on activities, such as fast-track racing, robotics, gaming, film production, staging, rocketry, and more.

KISS'N'GO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
Please contact Amanda Ybarra at 720-620-9824 or at manda.lias.mom@gmail.com.

MY ENRICHMENT:

Artful Journey – Started Wednesday September 23. Allows prorated registrations.
Jenny Cargile: Sports Camp – Started Friday September 25. You can still sign up.
Omniform Karate – Started Thursday, September 24!
Omar Ochoa: Chess Club is a go for Wednesday and started September 23. New location in Room 111.
Fun and Formalities – Cooking and Celebrating the Ones You Love allows prorated registration. It is on Wednesday.
Mad Science ~ Energy, Forces and Flight started Wednesday, September 30 in the lunchroom.
Keyboards for Kids Advanced is delayed and may reschedule to Fridays. Beginner keyboarding is on hold.
Keyboards for Kids: Groovy Guitar started Thursday, October 1.

Don’t miss out on these great opportunities! As always go to www.myenrichment.com to view the most up-to-date University Park brochure, program matrix and vendors information. Go to www.myenrichment.com/store to register online. Please use your email address as your login. Please UPDATE YOUR CHILD’S TEACHER IN THE SYSTEM!!! Otherwise, his/her teacher will not be notified. To communicate with me, please email: molly@myenrichment.com.

BEFORE and AFTER SCHOOL SUPERVISION:
Please do not drop off your child before 8:40 am and pick them by 4 pm. The school cannot be responsible for your child outside of these times unless they are signed up for Band, an enrichment activity, or tutoring. Thanks for your cooperation!

CLASSROOM INTERRUPTIONS:
We try really hard not to interrupt classroom teaching unless it is an emergency. Therefore, we ask that you please make arrangements with your child or children in the morning about afternoon pick-up or other activities. For appointments or just picking them up early, come to the office to sign out and you will receive a slip to release your child from the classroom. Thank you for your help in the matter!/P>

FLU CLINIC UPDATE:
Register online now to get your seasonal flu vaccination at UPark on October 16th, 12-4 pm. Click to visit web page for more details.

PTA WELLNESS BACKPACK PROGRAM:
We are looking for about 20 rolling backpacks to be donated for our program that sends nutritious food home with some UPark children on the weekends. If you have an old backpack with rollers that is still in good shape or would like to buy and donate one for the program, all donations are welcome. Simply drop them off at the front office. Thank you.

YEARBOOK PHOTOS NEEDED:
If you take pictures of UPark events, please send them to Kathy Tracy for consideration for the UPark 2009-2010 yearbook. Please send your digital photos to kathytracy@earthlink.net and make sure you have “yearbook photos” in the email subject line. If you would like to submit a disk full of photos, please leave them in the front office marked clearly for Kathy Tracy or yearbook photos. Call Kathy Tracy if you have any questions at 303-639-3153.

(Posted 28 September 2009)

ONLY ONE MORE WEEK!
We would like to top our last year’s September donation total of $8400. We can still do it. Thank you to our donors who have donated a total of $1885 so far. You also still have a chance to be entered in our September drawing. If you have been thinking about making a donation to PTA Apple, make one by Wednesday!

INNISBROOK:
Thanks to all of you who have ordered and sent in money! Unfortunately we are down by 50% over last years’ sales. Innisbrook has agreed to give us another week to get our orders up by another 10% so we can get to the 50% profit category. Please continue to get orders and enter online until Thursday, October 1st. Thanks for your support of University Park Elementary!

MY ENRICHMENT:

Artful Journey – Started Wednesday September 23. Allows prorated registrations.
Jenny Cargile: Sports Camp – Started Friday September 25.
Omniform Karate – Started Thursday, September 24!
Omar Ochoa: Chess Club is a go for Wednesday and started September 23.
Fun and Formalities – Cooking and Celebrating the Ones You Love allows prorated registration. It is on Wednesday.
Mad Science ~ Energy, Forces and Flight starts Wednesday, September 30. It is a go.
Keyboards for Kids Advanced and Beginner started Thursday, September 24.
Keyboards for Kids: Groovy Guitar starts Thursday, October 1.

Don’t miss out on these great opportunities! As always go to www.myenrichment.com to view the most up-to-date University Park brochure, program matrix and vendors information. Go to www.myenrichment.com/store to register online. Please use your email address as your login. Please UPDATE YOUR CHILD’S TEACHER IN THE SYSTEM!!! Otherwise, his/her teacher will not be notified. To communicate with me, please email: molly@myenrichment.com.

FLU CLINIC UPDATE:
Register online now to get your seasonal flu vaccination at UPark on October 16th, 12-4 pm. Click to visit web page for more details.

PTA WELLNESS BACKPACK PROGRAM:
We are looking for about 20 rolling backpacks to be donated for our program that sends nutritious food home with some UPark children on the weekends. If you have an old backpack with rollers that is still in good shape or would like to buy and donate one for the program, all donations are welcome. Simply drop them off at the front office. Thank you.

YEARBOOK PHOTOS NEEDED:
If you take pictures of UPark events, please send them to Kathy Tracy for consideration for the UPark 2009-2010 yearbook. Please send your digital photos to kathytracy@earthlink.net and make sure you have “yearbook photos” in the email subject line. If you would like to submit a disk full of photos, please leave them in the front office marked clearly for Kathy Tracy or yearbook photos. Call Kathy Tracy if you have any questions at 303-639-3153.

(Posted 18 September 2009)

PTA WELLNESS BACKPACK PROGRAM:
We are looking for about 20 rolling backpacks to be donated for our program that sends nutritious food home with some UPark children on the weekends. If you have an old backpack with rollers that is still in good shape or would like to buy and donate one for the program, all donations are welcome. Simply drop them off at the front office. Thank you.

SNACKS:
Is your garden producing in overabundance? Feel free to donate any extra fruit or vegetables for our front office fruit/vegetable bowl. Kids and adults in our UPark community will enjoy them!

UNIVERSITY PARK YOUTH FARMER'S MARKET:
Friday September 25th. We will be selling seasonal fruits and vegetables grown in Brighton, CO as well as vegetables from our own school garden immediately after school near the northeastern corner of the playground until 5pm. Plan on buying your family’s produce for the week from the University Park Youth Farmer’s Market. Please invite members of the community, family and friends to do the same and raise more money for our school. Cash and checks will be accepted. You can also order bulk produce by the bushel or ½ bushel, which will be delivered to you the following week. Organic Gala apples from Ela Farms in Brighton will be delivered on Saturday. Please place your order at the market if you are interested in bulk ordering.

HELP US REACH OUR SEPTEMBER GOAL!
Thank you to all of you who have already donated to PTA this September through the Apple Committee, a total of $1690! The PTA Apple fundraising goal, if averaged out, is $8000 per month. Wouldn’t it be a great month to surpass our goal? After all, we don’t have to look forward to many months of big tuition payments for high quality education. Think about making a "tuition" payment this month to keep the pattern of extra support for our children and their classmates. They deserve the best. And don’t forget. Any family who donates to PTA Apple by September 30th will have a chance to win a lunch with the principal, or dinner for 4 at the Pioneer Restaurant. PTA Apple checks can be dropped of at the office or mailed.

YEARBOOK PHOTOS NEEDED:
If you take pictures of UPark events please send them to Kathy Tracy for consideration for the UPark 2009-2010 yearbook. Please send your digital photos to kathytracy@earthlink.net and make sure you have “yearbook photos” in the email subject line. If you would like to submit a disk full of photos, please leave them in the front office marked clearly for Kathy Tracy or yearbook photos. Call Kathy Tracy if you have any questions at 303-639-3153.

ENRICHMENT:
University Park's Fall 2009 Brochure and online registration is available! Please go to www.myenrichment.com to view the University Park program matrix, brochure, and vendors.

Notes:

1. Girl-on the-Run opted not to offer a program at UPark this fall. We will get the registration out for the spring program with more advance notice. Sorry about the confusion and inconvenience.
2. Artful Journey will be starting their program on September 23 instead of the original start date of September 16! We added an additional date of December 2 to replace September 16.
3. Lisa Cross (Computer Skills) is still trying to determine her schedule. I will send a flyer with her program offerings when finalized.
4. If you have used the online registration system last year (www.myenrichment.com/store) - you already have an account - please don't create a new account. Request your login from me if forgotten. Don't forget to update your child's teacher.
5. If you are new to the process and creating an account (www.myenrichment.com/store), use YOUR information to create the account NOT your child's. Please use your email address as your login. You must add your child's information under My Family BEFORE you can create an order under My Orders and register him/her. Don't forget to update your child's teacher.
6. There are some great programs but a little sparse in offerings for Thursday and Friday. I will be developing the winter brochure (December, January, February) soon. If there are any programs you would like to see, please email me.

THE BOOK SHELF:
By the front office sits a delightfully painted book shelf that is used for books. We are asking that parents bring in gently used books to donate to THE BOOK SHELF. These books can be either parenting books or books children would enjoy. They can be any level from baby books to 5th grade novels. THE BOOK SHELF is there for anyone to take books and use them in their home. Please go through your child’s books and bring in any that you are ready to give away. Simply place them on THE BOOK SHELF. It is self-maintained, meaning – if it is a mess, please tidy up. If you notice it is low on books – please tell the front office to announce that we need more books in the bulletin.

COMMUNITY BOARD AND MAGAZINE RACK:
Offers information that is available to parents of items, but not included with the Thursday Communication folder. The Community Board is for advertising or information about the community. The Magazine Rack is located outside the office with flyers that were not put in the Thursday folder.

(Posted 12 September 2009)

LET'S FIGHT THE FLU TOGETHER!
On October 16th, from noon to 4:00pm, UPark PTA will host a flu vaccination clinic at the school. Injectable vaccines and Flu-Mist will be available. Everyone is welcome to participate. Registration information and more details are available on the school website. We are also asking parents to join us in cleaning the classrooms October 19-21 after school hours. Please let us know at uparkpta@gmail.com if you can help, or stop in the office to sign up.

ENRICHMENT:
University Park's 2009 Fall Brochure and online registration is partially available. Two vendor programs Fun and Formalities and Girls on the Run are ready for registration. These programs start next week and online registration is available! Flyers are available to review at www.myenrichment.com and select University Park to your left. Lisa Cross needs your input! She offered computer skills programs to the community last year. She would like to know from you what you want her to offer such as Desktop Publishing, Web Design and Basic Computers, and Basic Computer Skills (or Computer Skills 101). If you would like to receive email notification from My Enrichment that brochures are available, register online by going to www.myenrichment.com. If you have already registered for programs in the past, your information is already in the system but you must UPDATE YOUR CHILD’S TEACHER. Contact molly@myenrichment.com if you forgot your login or provide input regarding computer skills. Please use your email address as your login. To receive notification regarding University Park programs, you MUST input your child’s information with school and teacher into the system. Otherwise the system will not know the you’re interested in University Park Brochure. When the complete brochure is available, you will be notified via email – fingers crossed for this weekend. As always, the best way to communicate is through email at molly@myenrichment.com. Scholarships are available. Please check the website or the school office for applications.

YOUTH FARMER’S MARKET:
Friday September 11th. We will be selling seasonal fruits and vegetables grown in Brighton, CO as well as vegetables from our own school garden immediately after school near the northeastern corner of the playground until 5pm. Plan on buying your family’s produce for the week from the University Park Youth Farmer’s Market. Please invite members of the community, family, and friends to do the same and raise more money for our school. Cash and checks will be accepted. You can also order bulk produce by the bushel or ½ bushel, which will be delivered to you the following week. Organic Gala apples from Ela Farms in Brighton will be delivered on Saturday. Please place your order at the market if you are interested in bulk ordering. Thanks for participating!

ARE YOU A NEW FAMILY TO UNIVERSITY PARK?
The PTA welcomes you and would like you to know that we sell grocery cards to raise money for the school. More than a third of our families participate. Here is how it works: you purchase a grocery gift card to King Soopers, Safeway or Sunflower market and you get the full value of the cards. UPark receives 5% of what you purchase. Cards can be purchased on the playground from Katie Mukulich, Vanessa Tran, Andrea Bowser, Amy Homburger, Terri Allsup, or in the front office. The cards can be delivered to you, if you do not come to school with your child each day. For delivery, call Terri Allsup at 303-550-0831.

WIN A FREE LUNCH or DINNER:
Win a Free Lunch with our principal, Dana Williams, or Dinner for 4 at the Pioneer Restaurant! All September donors will have a chance! PTA has received several donations already, totaling $1,220. Any size donation to PTA Apple is very welcome – and tax deductible. As we learned at Back-to-School Night, it takes a combined effort of fundraising, volunteers, and family support to provide better opportunities and education for our UPark students. A fundraising target of $300 per child (roughly $1/day) will go great lengths in helping provide great quality!! Drop your PTA Apple checks of any size at the office or in the mail. Lunch and dinner winners will be selected in a random drawing at the end of September of all the families that have donated.

TENNIS FOR KIDS DAY:
FREE day for ALL students to learn and play tennis at the Gates Tennis Center, USTA's 2008 National Public Facility of the Year. This event is on Saturday, September 12 from 8:30-11:30am. The whole facility, including all 20 courts, will be dedicated to introducing kids to tennis and providing fun on-court and off-court activities, as well as great prizes. Juniors of all ages are welcome. The event kicks-off the 2009 Colorado State Open, similar to how Arthur Ashe Kids Day launches the US Open. Kids attending "Tennis for Kids" Day will also receive tickets to the 2009 Colorado State Open. For more information please see the "Tennis for Kids" Day Flyer: www.gatestenniscenter.info/tennis4kids.pdf. For more information about the Colorado State Open: www.gatestenniscenter.info. In addition to our "Tennis for Kids" Day connected with the Colorado State Open and other programming specifically directed to juniors, the Gates Tennis Center offers a sliding-scale scholarship program, called "Tennis for Kids," and funded by donations from local businesses, grants and many of our generous and committed tennis players. The purpose of our program is to provide financial assistance and to enable motivated juniors to learn and play the lifetime sport of tennis. Through tennis, fundamental life attributes can be taught such as determination, work ethics, responsibility, integrity, commitment and self-confidence. Gates is committed to using tennis as a means to help instill these qualities in juniors, who require financial support, have the desire to improve, show talent for the sport, and show overall good sportsmanship and maintain a positive attitude. For more information about Gates’ scholarship program: www.gatestenniscenter.info/community.htm.

(Posted 4 September 2009)

CLUB AMIGOS: (Correction from last weeks’ bulletin:)
Offers another year of Spanish to University Park students! The program (open to grades ECE-5th) is held on FRIDAY mornings from 8:15-8:55am. Session One is 8 weeks long and costs $90. Classes start September 11th. Club Amigos also now has a book & CD available for purchase, whether your child is enrolled in the class or not. Check the Club Amigos website for more information: www.spanishclubamigos.com. Rachel Simring, Director, 303.758.1190

YOUTH FARMER’S MARKET:
Seasonal fruits and vegetables grown in Brighton, CO as well as vegetables from our own school garden will be sold immediately after school (3:45p.m.) on Friday’s September 11th & 25th next to the school garden until 5p.m. Plan on buying your family’s produce for the week from the University Park Youth Farmer’s Market. Please invite members of the community, family and friends to do the same and raise more money for our school. Cash and checks will be accepted. This amazing opportunity to buy local produce and support our school’s nutritional education is being given to us by our PTA, Slow Food, Denver Urban Gardens, and a grant from the Department of Agriculture. The purpose of the Youth Farmer’s Market is to make locally grown food more available and to be an opportunity for our students to learn about gardening, nutrition, and business.

ARE YOU A NEW FAMILY TO UNIVERSITY PARK?
The PTA welcomes you and would like you to know that we sell grocery cards to raise money for the school. More than a third of our families participate. Here is how it works: you purchase a grocery gift card to King Soopers, Safeway or Sunflower market and you get the full value of the cards. UPark receives 5% of what you purchase. Cards can be purchased on the playground from Katie Mukulich, Vanessa Tran, Andrea Bowser, Amy Homburger, Terri Allsup, or in the front office. The cards can be delivered to you, if you do not come to school with your child each day. For delivery, call Terri Allsup at 303-550-0831.

CLOTHES GETTING TOO SMALL?
Donate them through our school and we benefit—You may have noticed the red collection box in our school parking lot. Red Apple Recycling collects used clothing and shoes (in any condition) and all profits are given to schools for greening, recycling and wellness programs. UPark received a grant from Red Apple to help buy recycled copy paper next year and to put in a filtered water dispenser in the lunchroom. Please tell your neighbors and friends to recycle their used clothing in our collection bin. Red Apple Recycling mentioned that nothing is too used or too old to be recycled. All of the benefit stays here in Colorado.

COLORADO PARENT MAGAZINE:
For September is available; we have a few copies in the office or you can go to their website; colorado.parenthood.com. Lots of good parenting information is available in this magazine/website!

REMINDERS FROM THE STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK:

• BICYCLES, SCOOTERS, ROLLER BLADES, SKATES AND SKATEBOARDS:
  Bicycles and scooters may be ridden to and from school. Bicycles are to be locked in the bike rack and scooters are to be kept in the coat rack area in the hallway. They are not to be moved during the school day. Students are required to walk their bicycle or scooter on school grounds. Students are encouraged to wear a helmet if they ride a bike or scooter to school. Roller Blades, skates, skate shoes, and skateboards are not permitted on school grounds at any time!
   
• LEAVING CAMPUS DURING THE SCHOOL DAY:
  Students must be signed out from the office during the school day. Anyone who is picking up a child during the school day must first come to the office and sign the student out. The student will then be called to the office to leave. If the individual needs to go to a room or outside to get a student, a release form will be sent with them from the office which verifies that the student has first been checked out at the office. In no case will a student be allowed to leave with anyone but a custodial parent/guardian unless the office has been provided with a note giving permission signed by the legal parent/guardian. Students cannot leave school grounds during the day without permission from the office.
   
• MONEY AND ARTICLES FROM HOME:
  Students are discouraged from bringing money or valuable items to school as the school assumes no responsibility for lost, damaged or destroyed items. Money may be left with the teacher or office personnel for safekeeping. Any money sent to school is safest when in the form of a check placed inside an envelope with the student’s first and last name written on it. Students like to bring items from home for show and tell. However, items of value that may get lost or damaged should be brought to school by a parent and taken home after they have been shown.
   
• DRESS CODE:
  Appropriate dress is required. Caps are not allowed in the building except for special designated days. Please dress your children appropriately in regard to the weather. Most days the children are outside for recess, gym and other activities. During inclement weather children need hats, coats, gloves or mittens. Some items of summer clothing are not appropriate for school. Please be sure your student doesn’t come to school wearing the following:
  • Inappropriate footwear, including rubber sole thongs (flip-flops), skate shoes or bedroom slippers
  • Shorts, dresses, skirts or other similar clothing shorter than mid-thigh length
  • Inappropriately sheer, tight, loose, or low-cut clothing that bares or exposes, (For example, the following items are prohibited under this section: garments made of fishnet, mesh, or similar material, and midriffs, halter tops, backless clothing, tube tops, muscle tops, reveling tank tops or sundresses, etc.)

WIN A FREE LUNCH or DINNER:
Win a Free Lunch with our principal, Dana Williams, or Dinner for 4 at the Pioneer Restaurant!—Help us get the year off to a great start by donating to the PTA Apple Campaign this month. Any size donation is very welcome – and tax deductible. Lunch and dinner winners will be selected in a random drawing at the end of September of all the families that have donated.

PTA APPLE CAMPAIGN:
Raises money through direct donations—Help us fund much needed Para-professional help and other PTA goals that public funding just doesn’t cover, but that help keep UPark an extra-special school. Last year, direct donations to Apple added up to $43,939, approximately 42% of the PTA's successful fundraising effort. (Way to go!) All donations are kept strictly confidential. PTA Apple checks can be dropped off at the office or mailed.

DO YOU USE THE SERVICE OF KISS ‘N’ GO?
We encourage you to park at Observatory Park and volunteer at least one day per month. It takes only 15-20 minutes of your time and helps us continue this great service! Please call the office to volunteer, 303-756-9407.

(Posted 28 August 2009)

MULTICULTURAL EVENT PLANNING MEETING:
Please plan to attend this meeting; Monday, August 31st, 9:00 am, if you are interested in helping with this wonderful event coming October 22nd. If you are unable to make the meeting, and would like to help, please call Kelsey Eikermann, 303-300-9698.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT:
	Agenda:
	Time	Group	Where	Purpose
	6:30-7:00 pm	I	Auditorium	Opening Remarks for parents of students in grades ECE-2 and introduction of the Specials (short message)
	7:00-7:30 pm	I	Classrooms	Parents visit their child’s classroom; grades ECE-2 Teachers will discuss yearlong plans, curricular issues, classroom structure, classroom expectations, etc.
	7:00-7:30 pm	II	Auditorium	Opening Remarks for parents of students in grades 3-5
	7:30-8:00 pm	II	Classrooms	Parents visit their child’s classroom; grades ECE-2 Teachers will discuss yearlong plans, curricular issues, classroom structure, classroom expectations, etc.
	Other Notes:
	A bell will ring to indicate the end of the session and the end of the evening. We ask that everyone be out of the building by 8:30 pm. If you have more than two students at University Park, please make an appointment with the other classroom teacher(s) to receive more information than time permits. Child care: We are not equipped for children under the age of 3 and they must be enrolled at UPark. Sorry, no younger siblings. Please RSVP by 4 pm Wednesday, September 2nd at 303.756.9407.

LUNCHROOM MEAL CHARGING POLICY:
Any student in grades ECE through grade 5 who forgets or loses his/her money may charge up to $5.00. Prior to this limit being reached, a written notice will be given to the student to notify the parent/guardian. If payment for charges is not received the next school day, an alternate meal will be served. If charges are still not paid after two days, a nutritious snack will be served instead of a meal. In all cases, the charges MUST be paid back.

LUNCHROOM SCHEDULE:
  Grades 1, 2, 3: 11:30-12:20.
  Grades K, 4, 5: 11:50-12:40.

INNISBROOK WRAPS FUNDRAISER:
Get ready for the 1st fundraiser of the year! Packets will be sent home Thursday, September 3rd for the sale dates; September 8-21.

CROSSING GUARD WANTED:
For Iliff and St. Paul intersection. This is a paid position, 8:30 to 9:00 am and 3:45 to 4:15 pm. If you are interested, please call the office, 303-756-9407.

KISS ‘N’ GO:
If your family is participating in our program, please help us with the efficiency of the program by discussing the following with your child:

• The students go to the auditorium at the bell; 3:45 pm, and sit with their grade level.
• Help your child/children memorize their number to speed up the process of getting them to the curb.

CLUB AMIGOS:
Another year of Spanish for University Park students! The program (open to grades ECE-5th) is held on Friday mornings from 8:15-8:55am. Session One is 8 weeks long and costs $90. Deadline for registration September 3rd, and classes start September 11th. Look for flyers to come home or check the Club Amigos website for more information: www.spanishclubamigos.com. Rachel Simring, Director, 303.758.1190

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