• Jan. 15: ACCESS Testing
• Jan. 19: No School - MLK Day
• Jan. 21: ACCESS Testing

Families, we are excited to invite all 2nd-5th grade students to Saturday School starting Saturday, January 17th 9:00-12:00! Saturday School will run every Saturday (except 02/28, 04/11, 05/02, and 05/33). Each Saturday, students will participate in:

Dear Cheltenham Parents and Guardians,
I hope this message finds you well. We would like to inform you about the upcoming testing schedule:

Testing Dates:
- Jan.14
- Jan. 15
- Jan. 21
- Jan. 26th-30th

All students who are required to test have received a letter at school. If you are unsure whether your child is required to test, please feel free to contact the school office for clarification.

Please note that all MLL (multi-lingual learning) students will participate in testing. 

Important Reminders:
- Please ensure that your child arrives on time for testing.
- Chromebooks should be fully charged and ready for use.

Thank you for your attention to these details. We appreciate your support in ensuring a smooth testing process for all students.

Best regards,
Cheltenham Elementary School

The Park People’s Denver Digs Trees program offers free* and low-cost trees to all Denver residents. Choose from a dozen climate-appropriate species and help grow shade in Denver!

Key Dates
- Applications open: Now through February 15, 2026 (or while supplies last)
- Tree pickup & planting: April 17–18, 2026

Tree Costs
$15 trees in select low-canopy neighborhoods (including Athmar Park, Auraria, Baker, Barnum, Barnum West, Chaffee Park, Clayton, Cole, College View/South Platte, East Colfax, Elyria-Swansea, Five Points, Globeville, Green Valley Ranch, Jefferson Park, Lincoln Park, Mar Lee, Montbello, Northeast Park Hill, Overland, Ruby Hill, Skyland, Sun Valley, Valverde, Villa Park, West Colfax, Westwood, and Whittier)

Free trees* available through the Treeship program for families experiencing financial hardship

Apply at https://theparkpeople.org/our-work/denver-digs-trees/apply-for-trees/
Need a paper application? Email jess@theparkpeople.org or call 303-722-6262

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Árboles gratis y a bajo coste para las familias de Denver 

El programa Denver Digs Trees de Park People ofrece árboles gratis* y a bajo coste a todos los residentes de Denver. Elija entre una docena de especies adecuadas para el clima y ayude a crear sombra en Denver.

Fechas importantes
- Plazo de solicitud: desde ahora hasta el 15 de febrero de 2026 (o hasta agotar existencias).
- Recogida y plantación de árboles: 17-18 de abril de 2026.

Costes de los árboles
Árboles a 15 $ en determinados barrios con poca cobertura arbórea (incluidos Athmar Park, Auraria, Baker, Barnum, Barnum West, Chaffee Park, Clayton, Cole, College View/South Platte, East Colfax, Elyria-Swansea, Five Points, Globeville, Green Valley Ranch, Jefferson Park, Lincoln Park, Mar Lee, Montbello, Northeast Park Hill, Overland, Ruby Hill, Skyland, Sun Valley, Valverde, Villa Park, West Colfax, Westwood y Whittier).

Árboles gratis* disponibles a través del programa Treeship para familias con dificultades económicas.

Solicítelos en https://theparkpeople.org/our-work/denver-digs-trees/apply-for-trees/.
¿Necesita una solicitud en papel? Envíe un correo electrónico a jess@theparkpeople.org o llame al 303-722-6262.

Is your New Year’s resolution to learn a new skill in 2026? The Denver Public Library can help with that! Denver Public Library cardholders have free access to Craftsy, an online resource for all creative makers that includes over 1,400 in-depth instructional video classes. Follow along with videos on beginner and intermediate sewing, quilting, baking, photography, yoga, yarn crafts, cooking, and more! Log on with your child today and start learning something new together. Visit DenverLibrary.Org/Craftsy to get started! 

¿Su propósito de Año Nuevo es aprender una nueva habilidad en 2026? La Biblioteca Pública de Denver puede ayudar con eso! Personas con una carta de la Biblioteca Pública de Denver pueden acceder a Craftsy, un recurso en línea para todos los creadores que incluye más de 1400 lecciones en vídeo en profundidad, gratuitamente. Sigue con videos sobre costura, acolchado, repostería, fotografía, yoga, artesanía de hilo, cocina, y más. Inicia sesión con tu hijo hoy y aprende una habilidad nueva juntos. Visite DenverLibrary.Org/Craftsy para empezar.

Librarians Recommend: The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read 
In 1848, Mary Walker was born into slavery. At age 15, she was freed, and by age 20, she was married and had her first child. By age 68, she had worked numerous jobs, including cooking, cleaning, babysitting, and selling sandwiches to raise money for her church. At 114, she was the last remaining member of her family. And at 116, she learned to read. Read about Mary Walker’s incredible story of perseverance in Rita Lorainne Hubbard’s picture book, The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read. In this season of goals and aspirations for the new year, share a lesson that it’s never too late to achieve something you’ve always dreamed about. Check it out from the Denver Public Library today! 

Bibliotecarios recomiendan: La Estudiante Mayor: Cómo Mary Walker Aprendió a Leer
En 1848 Mary Walker nació siendo esclava. A los 15 años fue liberada, a los 20 se casó y tuvo su primer hijo. A los 68 años, había realizado una variedad de trabajos, cocinando, limpiando, cuidando niños y vendiendo sándwiches para recaudar fondos para su iglesia. A los 114 años, ella era el último miembro que quedaba de su familia. Y a los 116, aprendió a leer. Puede leer sobre la increíble historia de perseverancia de Mary Walker en el libro de cuentos ilustrado por Rita Lorraine Hubbard, La Estudiante Mayor: Como Mary Walker Aprendió a Leer. En esta temporada de metas y aspiraciones para el año nuevo, este libro enseña la lección de que nunca es tarde para lograr algo con lo que siempre has soñado. ¡Saque el libro de la Biblioteca Pública de Denver hoy!

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