What Does The Fox Say?
January 11, 2024
Below, find a community letter from Ms. Hattaway-Wood, 3rd Grade Teacher
Dear Inspire Parent/Guardian,
Guinea Pig Chaos Ahead... Embarking on the thrilling adventure of class pets seemed like a breeze, but boy, was I in for a surprise! Two guinea pigs sounded like a cute, cuddly addition to our 3rd grade classroom, but it turns out they're tiny, furry troublemakers. Who knew these little guys could produce a poopocalypse that rivals a blockbuster disaster movie? And let's talk about their high-maintenance love requirements – move over Romeo and Juliet, these piggies demand constant affection. Oh, and hay, the seemingly innocent snack, turned out to be our kryptonite. My partner, unbeknownst to us, is allergic to the very essence of guinea pig life. Picture this: a hay-covered partner resembling a walking, talking hive. Panic mode engaged! But fear not, the superhero families of Inspire Elementary came to our rescue, willingly taking on the challenge of housing hay addicts. Despite the unforeseen hay-nado, our guinea pigs have wormed their way into our hearts and created a chaos that only a 3rd-grade classroom can appreciate. Anyone up for guinea pig sitting? No, seriously, are you? It's a wild ride of fluff and hay-fever-induced adventures! Click here to sign-up!!
Sincerely,
Ms. Hattaway-Wood
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Important Dates
1/15/24: NO SCHOOL, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
1/17/24: PTO Meeting, 6:30pm-7:30pm
1/18/24: Kinder Field Trip, Children's Museum
1/25/24 & 1/26/24: 5th Grade Field Trip, Ameritowne
2/2/24: Celebration of Learning , 1:40pm-2:40pm
2/5/24: Inspire Spelling Bee, 5:30pm-6:30pm
2/7/24-2/20/24: Family Conferences (by sign up only)
2/9/24: Spirit Day, Lunar New Year - wear red or year of the dragon
2/9/24: 2nd Grade Field Trip, Denver Museum of Nature and Science
2/9/24: Asian Student Field Trip, Art Museum
2/13/24: Spirt Day: 100th Day of School (wear a 100 anything ex: buttons, dress like you're 100, etc.)
2/14/24: Spirit Day: Valentine's/Friendship Day (wear red/pink or positive message)
2/14/24: CSC Meeting, 4:00pm-5:30pm
2/14/24: 3rd-4th Grade Art/Music Showcase
2/16/24: NO SCHOOL, Professional Development Day
BESS Social Emotional Screener Parent Middle of Year (MOY) Survey, Deadline: 1/19/24
As part of our effort to support the Whole Child, Inspire will be implementing a universal Behavioral and Emotional Screening System (BESS) school-wide per DPS guidelines.
- Teachers completed a Teacher Report in grades ECE-5 on 1/2/24
- Parents will be able to submit a Parent Survey until 1/19/24
- Students will not be completing the student report during the MOY window - they will complete it again before the end of the year.
- Questions? Contact michelle_hauck@dpsk12.net
NO SCHOOL - 1/15/24
Monday, 1/15 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We'll see students back in the building on Tuesday.
PTO Restaurant Night Fundraiser, 1/16/24
Panera Bread
3700 Quebec Street, Denver, 80207
4:00pm-8:00pm
At ordering, let them know you are with Inspire and 20% of sales will go back to Inspire PTO!
PTO Meeting - 1/17/24
6:30pm-7:30pm
The PTO meeting is via zoom this month.
Join with Zoom Link, Passcode: PTO2024
Staff Appreciation Luncheon 1/19/24 - Parent Volunteers Needed
The PTO is coordinating January's monthly staff luncheon. If you would like to volunteer, click here to sign up. The the is "2nd Grade Tailgate Party".
Winter/Spring Enrichments Begins, 1/22/24
Winter/Spring Enrichments start the week of 1/22/2024. Click here for a reminder of dates and classes.
PTO Spring Auction Fundraiser Tickets are on Sale Now!
- When: Saturday, March 9th (National Barbie Day) | 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
- Where: Upper Larimer | 3034 Larimer St. Denver, CO 80205
- What: Expect an evening filled with fabulous fun, delightful drinks, scrumptious dinner, thrilling auctions, and the beats that will keep you on your feet – all curated by the one and only DJ - Inspire's very own Randall Nigohosian!
- Dress: Be anything, be everything! Express yourself in the most fabulous way possible, Barbie style of course!
- Ticket Price: $75 per person
- What's Included: Each ticket guarantees you a fabulous meal and an all-access pass to the liquid delights flowing throughout the night! This is an adults-only affair!
- Click here to purchase your tickets!
Celebration of Learning, 2/2/24, 1:40pm-2:40pm
Celebration of Learning is an opportunity for families to come into the building and hear about what their child is learning. Based on the student's last name families will attend either between 1:40pm-2:10pm or 2:10pm-2:40pm, based on the child's last name. This is to allow families to move around comfortably within the school and in classrooms. Families will visit the afternoon classroom teacher (not the homeroom teacher). Please attend during the correct timeframe as our staff checking in families will be instructed to follow the schedule below:
- Student Last Names A-K
1:20pm-1:40pm: guest arrival
1:40pm-2:10pm: visit math/literacy classrooms, PE
- Student Last Names L-Z
1:40pm-2:10pm: guest arrival
2:10pm-2:40pm: visit math/literacy classrooms, PE - Specials
Grades 2-3 visit Library, Art, Music classrooms
Grades K-1 will be during trimester 3 - All Families
May visit Physical Education (gym), Special Education (114B), Counselor and Social Worker (library), Intervention (133) and MLE (134) - Pre-Register for Walk-In Entry
- Deadline: Registration closes 2 days before an event. If you are not registered then you must go through the Front Office to check in.
- Complete the registration form for your YOUNGEST child only. When you arrive, you will check in by your YOUNGEST child's grade level.
- Inspire Event Registration
CSC 1/10/24 Meeting Highlights
Click here for the meeting agenda and notes.
Resource from Dr. Rice, Gifted & Talented Coordinator
Parents often have questions/wonderings about how to support gifted students with their emotions. This is a nice article from the winter of 2020 (from the Davidson Institute) that shares tools for practicing joy and building emotional vocabulary.
Community Resources
Childcare Support for Families in Need
- Denver Childcare Assistance
- Denver Preschool Program
- Head Start and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
- Families who receive SNAP benefits might be eligible to receive Head Start or Early Head Start services for their children aged 0-5.
- Families can scan the QR code on the attached flyers in English and Spanish to begin the Head Start application process.
- Apply for Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) online via PEAK
Growing and Learning at Inspire
4th Grade - Golden History Visit
Inspire Elementary
Email: linda_august@dpsk12.net
Website: https://inspire.dpsk12.org/
Location: 5650 N. Elmira Ct., Denver, CO, 80238
Phone: (720) 424-4850