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U.S. News published its 2022 rankings of schools across the country. University Park placed among the top 30% of elementary schools in the state of Colorado, making it a U.S. News Best Elementary School! We also ranked #13 of all…Continue Reading
The Apple Campaign is our PTA’s fall giving campaign that helps to fund the $125,000 grant the PTA provides UPARK. This grant helps fund things such as smaller class sizes, reading intervention, additional Gifted & Talented instruction time, full-time art,…Continue Reading
Be sure to check out the UPark specific calendar HERE as you plan for school breaks and family appointments. UPark has two school specific planning days on November 28th and May 8th which will be no school days for students.
Look what we spotted peaking through the thawing soil in the UPark garden!!! Spring is here and we have beautiful tulips and fresh garlic growing fast.
Don't Forget! UPark Class Pictures are tomorrow, Tuesday, March 14th.
Class pictures are photos of the whole class. An email will be sent to all families the day after pictures are taken with information on purchasing the photo. If you prefer not to order online, please contact the main office and we will help place an order directly through our photographer.
Just a reminder! There is no school for all DPS schools this coming Monday, February 20th or Tuesday, February 21st. We look forward to seeing all of our Owls back at school on Wednesday, February 22nd. Have a safe and fun long weekend!
Celebrate Caring Week with UPark! Thanks to our amazing student council for organizing such a fun week!
Caring Week and Canned Food Drive 2023 February 13th- February 17th
Student Council is hosting a canned food drive that will benefit the Food Bank of the Rockies. Collection boxes will be located near the office. Donated items could include:
- Apple sauce, canned vegetables, canned beans, cooking oils, canned meat, crackers, spices, dried pasta, granola bars, peanut butter, rice, soups, whole grain cereals
During Caring Week, students will participate in the following activities
Monday: Caring Bingo
Tuesday: Caring quilt square
Wednesday: CARING letters at recess
Thursday: Caring classroom swap
Friday: Decorate Meals on Wheels bags
Thank you so much for helping make UPark a caring place!
Who would you invite to dinner? Earlier this school year, 5th grade students were asked that question. They drew pictures of their attendees and completed a writing assignment to go along with the pictures.
