Cheltenham Newsletter - Sept. 4

Be sure to mark your calendars for upcoming important dates and events at Cheltenham:

• Back to School Night: Sept. 18, 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Dear Families,

Recently, the DPS Gifted and Talented (GT) Department shared a message with families about changes to this year’s Universal Screening process. As mentioned in the DPS GT Department’s message, starting this fall, only 1st and 5th grade students will automatically take part in GT Universal Screening cognitive assessments. Kindergarten, 2nd, and 6th grade students will no longer be tested unless families choose to opt in.

Some of you may have been expecting this testing to happen for your child, so I want to let you know about the opportunity to opt in for GT testing this fall.

Please know: this testing is optional and will not negatively affect your child if you choose not to participate. You are also welcome to nominate your child for testing at a later time if that works better for your family. For more information about the nomination process, please visit the GT Department website.

If you want your child in K, 2nd, or 6th grade to be tested this fall:

•  Please click here to fill out the opt-in form (available in English and Spanish) by 9/22/25.

• If you need the form in another language, click here to download the file. Completed forms can be emailed to giftedandtalented@dpsk12.org or give directly to me before 9/22/25.

Important: If your child is already identified as Highly Gifted and Talented (HGT) or Magnet Eligible (ME), they don’t need to take this test again. They have already met the qualifying score this test is designed to measure.

The deadline to submit the form is September 22, 2025.

If you have any questions or need help with the form, feel free to reach out to me. I’m happy to support your family through this process.

Warmly,
LoriJones

 Gifted and Talented Teacher
Cheltenham 

To keep our community safe, we kindly ask all electric scooter and bike riders to avoid using our main entryway, which is considered a sidewalk—not a driveway. In Denver, e-scooter users are required by law to ride in bike lanes or on the right-hand side of the road, not on sidewalks. Our entryway sees heavy foot traffic during arrival and dismissal times, and riding scooters or bikes there creates a safety hazard for everyone.

Let’s work together to keep our school environment safe and welcoming for all! For more information, check out Denver’s ordinance here: Denver Code of Ordinances - E-Scooters.

Cheltenham Elementary doors open at 7:20 a.m., even in cases of inclement weather. We are unable to provide safe coverage for students before this time. In the case of inclement weather at arrival, we will open the doors at 7:20 a.m. and have students move to the cafeteria until 7:25 a.m., when classrooms will open. Students will grab breakfast on the way to class. In the case of inclement weather at dismissal, we reserve the need to 'hold' students in the building in the case of unsafe weather conditions. In other cases, please go to your students' regular pick-up location. Teachers will dismiss students individually from the building door when they see students' caregivers.

DPS Volunteer Services provide resources to the DPS Community that support the engagement of volunteers in ensuring that Every Learner Thrives.

Team DPS welcomes your involvement in our school community. The ongoing social, academic, and emotional success of our kids rely heavily on this amazing network of individuals. Everyone benefits when parents, families, and the community are engaged in our student’s education.

Click here to visit the volunteers services site!

Please vote for the incoming Collaborative School Committee (CSC) members! We need 3 caregivers to serve on the committee. 

👉 Click here to vote on listed caregivers

Have questions? Reach out to Principal Megan Bohanan at megan_bohanan@dpsk12.org.

Denver Parks and Recreation and Denver Community Planning and Development invite you to an Open House to discuss both the Park Hill Park and the Park Hill Community Action Plan in one space! All are welcome to share feedback. Enjoy food, childcare, and interpretation services in both ASL and Spanish. We look forward to seeing you there!

When: Sat., Sept. 13, 2025 | Join us anytime between 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM

Where: Hiawatha Davis Jr. Recreation Center, 3334 Holly St., Denver

The NW Community Hub at Trevista is excited to announce that they are partnering with the Denver Library to offer FREE workshops for parents of children ages 0-3. Classes start Sept. 29 from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. Scan the QR code on the flyer to register today!

Check out the above flyers for more information on CSU's Trauma and Resilience Assessment Center and their Family Resilience Center and visit https://csuspur.org/frc/ to learn more!

Reading Dragons is a collectable card game that rewards you for reading! Cards are dragons and other mythical creatures. Battle players with your cards, or collect them just for fun! Learn more at the Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales Branch Library! For Grades 2 and up. The program will run from September to April. 

Reading Dragons es un juego de cartas coleccionables que te recompensa por leer! Las cartas son dragones y otras criaturas míticas. ¡Reta a otros jugadores con tus cartas, o colecciónalas solo por diversión! ¡Aprende más en la Biblioteca Rodolfo"Corky" Gonzales! Para grados 2 y mayor. Septiembre - abril.

3rd, 4th, and 5th grade families: Does your child love to sing, dance, and perform?  Registration is open for Aplausos de Colorado Children's Chorale, a dual-language community choir that rehearses just 7 min away at Valdez!  Tuition is free and rehearsals are Tuesdays afterschool until 4:30pm.  Register here by Aug 31 or email Director Jamie Wolf with questions (wolf@childrenschorale.org)