UPark Fun Run and Carnival - Save the Date for May 17th!
🎉 Student Wristbands FREE This Year!
One of UPark’s most beloved traditions is back! Join us on Sunday, May 17 for the UPark Fun Run and Carnival, a fun-filled day for students, families, and neighbors to celebrate the end of another amazing school year together. Stay tuned for registration and volunteer links!
🎉 Student Wristbands FREE This Year!
One of UPark’s most beloved traditions is back! Join us on Sunday, May 17 for the UPark Fun Run and Carnival, a fun-filled day for students, families, and neighbors to celebrate the end of another amazing school year together. Stay tuned for registration and volunteer links!
March 25th: Restaurant Day at Modern Market - Cherry Hills
All day on Wednesday, March 25th, Modern Market-Cherry Hills (3475 S University Blvd) will be donating 25% of UPark sales back to our school. For dine-in orders, please mention that you are dining as part of a school fundraiser. For online and app orders, please include promo code "GIVEBACK".
Please note that this is only for the Modern Market-Cherry Hills location at Kent Place (at the northwest corner of University and Hampden).
All day on Wednesday, March 25th, Modern Market-Cherry Hills (3475 S University Blvd) will be donating 25% of UPark sales back to our school. For dine-in orders, please mention that you are dining as part of a school fundraiser. For online and app orders, please include promo code "GIVEBACK".
Please note that this is only for the Modern Market-Cherry Hills location at Kent Place (at the northwest corner of University and Hampden).
Our spring Spirit Wear pre-sale shop is open now, featuring a fun new collection for students, families, and staff. Find it here: https://www.spiritsquadco.com/collections/university-park-elementary
This drop includes bright, cheerful colors that are perfect for welcoming spring—we can’t wait to see our hallways filled with colorful Owl pride! 🌈
Don’t miss the details:
🛍 Store closes: March 27 (hard deadline)
📦 Orders ready: End of April
📍 Pickup: At school
🧢 Hats are limited quantity
This special collaboration will not reopen for orders, so be sure to place your order before the deadline. Let’s show everyone our UPark Owl pride!
This drop includes bright, cheerful colors that are perfect for welcoming spring—we can’t wait to see our hallways filled with colorful Owl pride! 🌈
Don’t miss the details:
🛍 Store closes: March 27 (hard deadline)
📦 Orders ready: End of April
📍 Pickup: At school
🧢 Hats are limited quantity
This special collaboration will not reopen for orders, so be sure to place your order before the deadline. Let’s show everyone our UPark Owl pride!
Class pictures for all UPark classes are scheduled for Tuesday, March 24, 2025.
Class pictures are with 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 office at 720-424-3410 and we will help place an order directly through our photographer.
Class pictures are with 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 office at 720-424-3410 and we will help place an order directly through our photographer.
UPark PTA Receives Sprouts Healthy Seeds Grant!
Congratulations to the UPark PTA for being the recent recipient of the Sprouts Healthy Seeds Donation. Cindy Foy and Anna Donovan, representing the PTA and Backpack Program, were at the check presentation last weekend and received $2,000! This donation will be used to help fund our Backpack Program, which provides healthy, nutritious snacks to all our students every day, and weekly groceries to families wanting extra support. A huge thank you to our neighborhood Sprouts for nominating us!
Congratulations to the UPark PTA for being the recent recipient of the Sprouts Healthy Seeds Donation. Cindy Foy and Anna Donovan, representing the PTA and Backpack Program, were at the check presentation last weekend and received $2,000! This donation will be used to help fund our Backpack Program, which provides healthy, nutritious snacks to all our students every day, and weekly groceries to families wanting extra support. A huge thank you to our neighborhood Sprouts for nominating us!
Night Owl Social – April 24 | Need a Sitter?
Grab your early bird tickets by March 20 for the Night Owl Social, our Live Auction event! Tickets are selling fast, and anyone who purchases by March 20 will be entered to win a $100 Birdcall gift card. Buy your tickets now!
**Scholarships are available for any parent who needs them. For more information, contact the PTA at uparkpta@gmail.com.
Need childcare? Piocare has you covered. For a $5 fee, access vetted sitters (many are DU students or alumni). Your $5 can be applied toward a yearly membership if you choose to continue.
To request a sitter, email Maddy Gawler at Piocarellc@gmail.comwith “U-Park Night Owl Social request” in the subject line. Please include the number and ages of children, location, hourly pay, whether a car is needed, date/time, and any special requests.
Grab your early bird tickets by March 20 for the Night Owl Social, our Live Auction event! Tickets are selling fast, and anyone who purchases by March 20 will be entered to win a $100 Birdcall gift card. Buy your tickets now!
**Scholarships are available for any parent who needs them. For more information, contact the PTA at uparkpta@gmail.com.
Need childcare? Piocare has you covered. For a $5 fee, access vetted sitters (many are DU students or alumni). Your $5 can be applied toward a yearly membership if you choose to continue.
To request a sitter, email Maddy Gawler at Piocarellc@gmail.comwith “U-Park Night Owl Social request” in the subject line. Please include the number and ages of children, location, hourly pay, whether a car is needed, date/time, and any special requests.
Buy Tickets Now for a Chance to Win a Birdcall $100 Gift Card!
March 11th: Restaurant Night at Raising Cane's - Glendale
On Wednesday, March 11th, from 4-8pm, Raising Cane's-Glendale (1190 S Colorado Blvd) will be donating 15% of associated sales back to UPark. For dine-in/take-out/drive-thru orders, please mention that you are dining as part of a community fundraiser prior to payment. For online and app orders, please include code "RCFUND96".
Please note that this event is only valid at the Raising Cane's - Glendale location, on Colorado Blvd at Mississippi Blvd.
On Wednesday, March 11th, from 4-8pm, Raising Cane's-Glendale (1190 S Colorado Blvd) will be donating 15% of associated sales back to UPark. For dine-in/take-out/drive-thru orders, please mention that you are dining as part of a community fundraiser prior to payment. For online and app orders, please include code "RCFUND96".
Please note that this event is only valid at the Raising Cane's - Glendale location, on Colorado Blvd at Mississippi Blvd.
This year at a new location!
Mark your calendars! ⛳️ Save the date for our second annual Owl's Nest Classic Fundraiser on October 9—it’s going to be a fantastic day on the course for a great cause. Gather your foursome and get ready for fun, friendly competition, and community spirit. Tickets will be available in July, so stay tuned!
As part of a community study and service learning project, second graders are working with the Child Rescue Foundation and their "Teddy Bear Project." You can be a part of this 2nd grade project by: Collecting new or "slightly loved" stuffed animals of all kinds, not just teddy bears.
Bring the animals to a second grade classroom, 113, 114, 119 or the office, anytime until Friday, April 10th. With adult supervision, students could also ask neighbors, friends and family to donate stuffed animals for the project.
These stuffed animals will be given to children in the Denver Community and all around the world. Some organizations benefiting are Children's Hospital, Tennyson Children's Home and more. Our classes will hold a counting event where we will find out how many animals have been collected (i.e. how many children we've helped) through our service learning project.
It’s time to trade the carpool lane for a night out! We are so excited to announce that tickets for The Night Owl Social and Live Auction are officially available. We are shaking things up this year with a brand-new location. Join us at Reivers Bar and Grill for an evening of great food, drinks, and even better company. It’s the perfect chance to relax and connect with other parents in our school community.
The Details:
When: Friday, April 24 from 6-10 p.m.
Where: New Location! Reivers Bar & Grill
Tickets: $55 per person, visit https://cbo.io/app/public/bidapp/uparkpta to purchase!
Space is limited, so grab yours soon to help us get an accurate headcount for food and drinks. We can’t wait to celebrate our amazing school community with you! Questions: uparkauction@gmail.com
**Scholarships are also available for any parent who needs them. For more information, contact the PTA at uparkpta@gmail.com.
The Details:
When: Friday, April 24 from 6-10 p.m.
Where: New Location! Reivers Bar & Grill
Tickets: $55 per person, visit https://cbo.io/app/public/bidapp/uparkpta to purchase!
Space is limited, so grab yours soon to help us get an accurate headcount for food and drinks. We can’t wait to celebrate our amazing school community with you! Questions: uparkauction@gmail.com
**Scholarships are also available for any parent who needs them. For more information, contact the PTA at uparkpta@gmail.com.
Last week, 4th Grade students joined Mrs. Ludwig on a field trip to see a concert with the theme Colorful Colorado performed by the Colorado Symphony, which commemorated Colorado’s sesquicentennial (150th Anniversary) and the history, culture, people, and communities that have made our state what it is today. The concert featured a wide array of music and local artist collaborators, including the Martin Gilmore Band and Osha Renee.
We wanted to share a few highlights from this year's Black History Living Museum. Our owls did a great job sharing their research with each other! Thanks, everyone, for the important research!
Feb 24th: Doubleheader Dineouts at Kaos Pizzeria and Sweet Cow!
On Tuesday, February 24th, from 4-7pm, Kaos Pizzeria will be donating 15% of all sales back to our school. No need to mention any codes, and this is valid for both dine-in and take-out/online orders.
Also on 24th, all day long, Sweet Cow - Platt Park (just down the street from Kaos) will be donating 40% of sales back to UPark. When paying, just mention our school name, and that you are there as part of a school fundraiser.
Enjoy some delicious pizza and pasta from Kaos, and then go to Sweet Cow for a tasty dessert! Share with your friends, family, and neighbors!
On Tuesday, February 24th, from 4-7pm, Kaos Pizzeria will be donating 15% of all sales back to our school. No need to mention any codes, and this is valid for both dine-in and take-out/online orders.
Also on 24th, all day long, Sweet Cow - Platt Park (just down the street from Kaos) will be donating 40% of sales back to UPark. When paying, just mention our school name, and that you are there as part of a school fundraiser.
Enjoy some delicious pizza and pasta from Kaos, and then go to Sweet Cow for a tasty dessert! Share with your friends, family, and neighbors!
5th Graders have just turned in their Black History Month VIP projects and they're teaching us a lot -- have a look!
Check out our 5th graders' Go for the Gold! Olympics project. Students researched the featured sports and they're keeping track of the medal count as the games continue.
Here are a few snaps from 4th and 5th grades' trip to Young Ameritowne last week. For those not yet in the know, Young Ameritowne offers a financial literacy curriculum for 4th and 5th grade students that culminates with a field trip to "Young Ameritowne" where students work and run their own city for a day. It's a major highlight of the year for our upper grades!
Restaurant Days at Taziki's Hampden
On February 10th and 11th from 3-8pm each day, Taziki's Hampden will be donating 20% of associated sales back to our school.
For dine-in orders, please mention our school name before payment. For orders via Tazikis.com and the Taziki's app, during checkout, please select the "Spirit Night" pop up and add it to your cart.
Save the dates for these upcoming restaurant nights:
February 24: Kaos Pizzeria and Sweet Cow
March 11: Raising Cane's
On February 10th and 11th from 3-8pm each day, Taziki's Hampden will be donating 20% of associated sales back to our school.
For dine-in orders, please mention our school name before payment. For orders via Tazikis.com and the Taziki's app, during checkout, please select the "Spirit Night" pop up and add it to your cart.
Save the dates for these upcoming restaurant nights:
February 24: Kaos Pizzeria and Sweet Cow
March 11: Raising Cane's
Thanks to everyone who made our first annual Math Night such a success! We loved sharing our math skills with our families.
