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What Does The Fox Say?
October 12, 2023
Important Dates
10/12/23: Family Conference Day (evening hours), 3:30pm-6:30pm
10/13/23: No School, Vacation Day
10/16/23: No School, Family Conference Day, 7:30am-3:30pm
10/18/23: PTO (in-person) Meeting, 6:30pm-7:30pm
10/23/23: 1st Grade Field Trip, Museum of Nature and Science
10/24/23: ECE Field Trip, Urban Farms
10/24/23: 3rd Grade Field Trip, Symphony
10/25/23: Make-up Picture Day
10/28/23: Fall Festival, 11:00am-1:00pm
10/30/23: Spirit Week - Door Decoration
10/30/23: Kinder Field Trip, Cottonwood Farms
10/31/23: Spirit Week - Costume Day
10/31/23: Costume Parade, 2:00pm-2:30pm
11/1/23: Spirit Week - Dia de los Muertos
11/2/23: Spirit Week - Fall Theme or Colors (orange, green, yellow)
11/3/23: Spirit Week - First Friday (Inspire or fox gear, school colors)
Save the Date: Fall Festival - 10/28/23
Saturday, 10/28/23 11:00am-1:00pm
This is a free event! Lots of bounce houses, face painting, and balloon animals. Bring cash/credit for the food trucks.
Getting Ready for Costume Day - 10/31/23
Costume Day is Tuesday, 10/31/23. To ensure a safe and fun day please adhere to the following guidelines:
- No masks
- No face paint
- No blood
- No weapons
- No blow up costumes
CSC Meeting (10/11) Notes
To access the CSC meeting notes from last night, click here. Highlights include:
- Financial Update
- Review of Major Improvement Strategies in the Unified Improvement Plan (UIP)
- Three considerations related to UIP include curriculum, personnel and infrastructure
- Agenda items moved to next meeting: budget presentation, UIP family engagement
Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Meeting, 10/18/23
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mary Beth's House
3436 Ulster Street
Denver, 80238
PTO Restaurant Fundraiser at Qdoba
Qdoba, 10/19/23, 4:00pm-8:00pm
9135 E Northfield Blvd
Qdoba will donate 25% of sales if you let them know at the register you are with Inspire Elementary.
PTO Pearl Wine Company's Anniversary Wine Tasting Fundraiser
Saturday, 11/4/23, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Sheraton Hotel 1550 Court Pl, Denver, CO 80202
100% of the cost of your tickets goes directly back to the Inspire PTO. Click on this link to access the ticket site and make sure you purchase an Inspire Elementary ticket!
Community Resources
Family Voice Needed! La Raza Report (LRR)
Denver Public Schools wants to hear from its Latino/o/Hispanic stakeholders through a confidential survey that closes on October 31st! This report allows families to share their overall experience with DPS by sharing the challenges and opportunities for Latino/o/Hispanic students, parents, and community within the district. Click on this flyer for more information.
The Art of the Powwow: Celebrating Indigenous Culture
Saturday, November 4
MCA Cube, 8371 Northfield Blvd
3-6:30 PM (Art Market & Free Food, 3 PM;Showtime starts at 5 PM)
Join Central Park United Neighbors in celebrating our Indigenous neighbors in honor of Native American Heritage Month! This free event will feature storytelling, music, dance, food, and an artisan market. Space is limited, so please RSVP: bit.ly/artofpowwow
Celebration of Learning
Inspire Elementary
Email: linda_august@dpsk12.net
Website: https://inspire.dpsk12.org/
Location: 5677 North Galena Street, Denver, CO, USA
Phone: (720) 424-4850