Barney Ford Elementary
Weekly Update: February 20, 2025
02/20/25, 5:31 PM
Dear Families,
We want to thank all the families who joined us last Thursday for our ECE - K Family Fun Night. It was cold outside but that didn’t stop us from enjoying the joyful evening of pizza and theater. Seeing our students on stage was so much fun!
We are very proud of our students for showcasing the lives of many Black Americans during this weeks Morning Motivaiton. It takes a lot of preparation and courage to present in front of the entire school!
Students finished interim and ACCESS testing this week. We will be sharing the results with students and families soon. Our next First Friday Coffee and Conversation will be a celebration for all students who made the Dean’s List based on these assessments!
Free Summer Camp for Boys in Grades 4-8
The Sims-Fayola Foundation is organizing an outstanding summer learning opportunity tailored for rising 4th to 8th-grade boys in the Denver area. The Fayola Man Summer Leadership Academy is dedicated to fostering a robust educational and personal development environment.
Program Details:
- Dates: June 9th - July 11th
- Location: Manual High School
- Time: Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 3 PM
- Cost: Free
Our enriching curriculum includes:
- STEM and Robotics
- Social-Emotional Skills Development
- Literacy and Reading Support
- Mentorship and Outdoor Education
- Hip Hop History and Breakdancing
- Fitness, Nutrition, and Career Exploration
- Financial Literacy and Youth Entrepreneurship
- Podcasting and Music Development
Here is the registration link for easy access. Sign up today!
Citizenship Interview Prep Class at Central Community Hub
If you need help preparing for the citizenship interview and test, sign up for preparatory classes at Central Community Hub. This opportunity is open to DPS parents or Denver residents.
For questions, contact 720-424-3711 or write to vail.minter@dpsk12.net.
LEAP Applications Open
The Colorado Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) is accepting applications for the 2024-25 winter heating season. To learn more about your eligibility and how to apply, please go to their website.
FREE Eviction and Housing Legal Assistance
Denver Housing Stability offers free legal assistance on weekdays regarding evictions and relocations. To learn more about this, please go to their website.
Attendance Update
Last week our attendance rate moved up slightly to 89.1%. For the second week in a row, the 2nd graders had the best attendance at 91.7%. Please help us reach our goal of 93%. Students with strong attendance build lifelong habits and do better academically. As long as your child is healthy, please send them to school every day, even when it is cold.
- Friday, February 21: ECE Field Trip to Denver Museum of Nature and Science
- Friday, February 28:
- 4th Grade Field Trip to the Colorado History Museum
- Dollar Dress Down
View the February Monthly Calendar here.
