Important Dates
1/24/25: Friday Celebration, 7:40 AM - 8:00 AM
1/25/25: PTO Karaoke Event, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
1/28/25: Spelling Bee, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
1/29/25: Spirit Day: Lunar New Year - year of the snake or wear red
1/29/25: PTO Meeting, 6:00PM - 7:00 PM, Cafeteria
1/30/25: 2nd Grade Field Trip (Martin/Schuler) - Center for Colorado Women's History
1/31/25: 2nd Grade Field Trip (Corley/Fargason) - Center for Colorado Women's History
1/31/25: Friday Celebration, 7:40 AM - 8:00 AM
2/7/25: Spirit Day: 100th Day of School (wear a 100 anything ex: buttons, dress like you're 100, etc.)
2/7/25: Friday Celebration, 7:40 AM - 8:00 AM
2/12/25: Class Picture Day
2/12/25: CSC Meeting, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
2/13/25: Spirit Day: Valentine's/Friendship Day (wear red/pink or positive message)
2/14/25: NO SCHOOL, PD Day
2/17/25 NO SCHOOL, President's DAy
2/18/25: NO SCHOOL, Family Conference Day
2/19/25: 3rd Grade Field Trip, Museum of Boulder
2/21/25:Friday Celebration, 7:40 AM - 8:00 AM
CSC 1/22/25 Meeting Highlights
- Agenda and notes from last night's meeting can be found on the CSC webpage.
- The next CSC meeting is 2/12/25.
- If you would like to attend and need interpretation services, contact Ginger Torres at ginger_torres@dpsk12.net. Please give two weeks notice to ensure we can secure an interpreter.
Family Conferences - Spring Window 2/10/25 - 2/21/25
Teachers should have sent family conference sign up links yesterday (Wednesday, 1/22). If you have not heard from your child's AFTERNOON teacher, please reach out to them directly for a sign up link. As reminder, all conferences are virtual. Do not come to the school. In addition, the following staff will reach out to respective families for a conference during this spring window:
- Ms. Hall (PE), Ms. Sharple (STEAM), Ms. Weidner (Art), Mr. Willard (Drama) - Specials Teachers will offer group conferences
- Ms. Nelson and Ms. Douglas - Special Education Teachers
- Mr. Johnson - Social Worker
- Ms. Schondelmayer - Dean of Culture
Spring Family Conference - Alternative Windows
To best support our students and families, some non-core classroom staff will offer and invite families to conferences during times that align to their content or role:
- Ms. McNally and Ms. Phillips - Literacy Interventionists from 2/7/25- 2/14/25
- Ms. Fairbanks and Ms. Mealer - Math Interventionistsfrom 2/7/25- 2/14/25
- Ms. Meyer - Multilingual Education Teacher from 3/12/25 - 3/21/25
- Ms. Hauck - School Counselor from from 4/1/25-4/3/25
25-26 Inspire Calendar & Event Feedback, Deadline 2/5/25
As we plan for next school year and as we draft our school calendar for the next two school years, we would like to ask our current Kinder - 4th grade families for feedback. Please take two minutes to fill out the 25-26 Inspire Calendar & Event Feedback form so you can provide input regarding Family Conferences, Celebration of Learning and the school calendar. It is important that we can as many responses as possible so please encourage your friends and community members to fill out the survey.
Staff Potluck - Friday, 1/24/25
Our next staff appreciation potluck is tomorrow and is sponsored by ECE & 5th Grade families! ECE & 5th Grade families, sign up here to contribute to January 24th’s Staff Appreciation Soup & Sandwich Potluck! Thank you in advance; your contributions will help us celebrate our staff!
FREE Family Karaoke at Inspire Elementary THIS WEEKEND! Saturday, 1/25/25
Grab your family & friends and come sing your heart out at the first ever family karaoke party on January 25th 3pm-5pm. Sign up here!
Next PTO Meeting 1/29/25
Our next PTO meeting of the year will take place on Wednesday, January 29th at 6:00 PM at Inspire. We hope you will join us! Enter at the Cafetorium door and join us in Ms. Corley's Room (Room 110). We'll have pizza and non-alcoholic drinks for attendees. Kids are welcome!
- During this meeting you’ll have the opportunity to get to know the PTO board, get updates on what we’ve been up to, hear about our committee and volunteer work this year and learn about our budget, fundraising efforts and continued goals. We hope you’ll join us!
- To get connected with the PTO start by filling out our PTO membership form.
Spirit Day - Lunar New Year 1/29/25
This year's Lunar New Year celebrates the year of the snake. Students are invited to wear anything related to snakes or wear red, which is the color of good luck!
Spelling Bee Recognition 1/31/25
- Classroom Spelling Bees wrapped up last Friday (1/17).
- Click here for a list of our Classroom Winners!
- Classroom winners received a medal
- 3rd - 5th Grade winners will move on to the school-wide Spelling Bee, which will take place next Tuesday, 1/28/25 at 5:00 PM.
- Classroom winners will be recognized at the 1/31/25 Friday Celebration by being called up for a group photo.
- Questions about the Spelling Bee? Contact Emelia McNally at emelia_mcnally@dpsk12.net.
Stars of Honor Recognition 1/31/25
Reminder - No Toys at School
- A friendly reminder that toys (card games, etc.) are not allowed at school.
- You can expect that students may sometimes bring items home from rewards or treasure box and we consistently tell students these are not to use during the day and should be in their backpacks to bring home.
- Per our Family Handbook, "To prevent distractions from learning, toys (including stuffed animals), electronics/devices (including smart watches) are not permitted in school. In special cases, the teacher may designate a toy party as a class reward or inform you of a learning purpose for bringing a personal belonging from home. Inspire was designed to offer access to a variety of interactive learning materials throughout each day. We are confident your children will have opportunities to play, move and be creative each day."
Pickleball Night Out 2/6/25
Please join us for our first annual Inspire PTO Pickleball Night Out- a night of pickleball fun at Mile Hi Pickleball Club on Thursday, February 6th from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM! Registration is for a team of 2 players and is open to 30 teams (this will be a private event for our teams only!). All levels of players are welcome! Adults only please- a cash bar will be available!
Family Resources
Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) Denver Free Days:
2/5/25. Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave. Click here for more information.
DPS Gifted & Talented Family Series:
Gifted and Disabled - Twice Exceptionality, 2/13/25 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
Via Zoom link. RSVP via the following link.
Scholastic Rising Voices Library:
Culturally Responsive Instruction Grades K–5 where every voice has a story. Rising Voices Libraries bring underrepresented voices into your classrooms, so every child can see themselves in the books they read and learn to appreciate the experiences of others.
Learn more info here.
