Dora Moore Elementary

Weekly Follow Up: 11/8/25

Nurturing kind, curious learners!
GOTR

Hi Families!

We are looking forward to a great week. A special shout-out to all the students who finished their Fall Girls on the Run season on Sunday by completing the GOTR 5K at Empower Field! A giant thank you to Ms. Kelly, Ms. Courtney, Ms. Kat, and Ms. Lane for volunteering to coach.

Mr. Janson & Mrs. Watson

Important Dates

  • Tuesday, November 11th, 4:15pm - 5:45pm November PTSA Meeting in Room 202A

    • Snack and childcare provided!

  • Thursday, November 13th, 9:30am - 1:00pm 2nd Grade Field Trip: Capitol Building, 1:30pm - 3:30pm Rooted Heart Yoga

  • Friday, November 14th, 10am - 1pm: ECE Field Trip: Denver Art Museum

  • Tuesday, November 18th, 10am - 2pm: 2nd Grade Field Trip: Denver Art Museum

  • Thursday, November 20th, 9:30am - 11:30am Individual Picture RETAKES/Absence Make-Ups

  • Thursday. November 20th, 11:30am - 1:45pm Thanksgiving Lunch Families Invited

  • Monday, November 24th-28th: No School for All DPS Students; Thanksgiving Break

Attention

Meal Benefits Support Information; Continued!

The Dora Moore Community Store remains open this week to support any family in need. This weeks hours are:

  • Monday 8:30am - 9:30am and 3:30pm - 4:30pm

  • Thursday 8:30am - 9:30am

  • Friday 8:30am - 9:30am and 3:30pm - 4:30pm

ANYONE is welcome to come 'shop' for FREE FOOD and clothing. Enter down the stairs (Door #15) to the right of the main entrance. 

If you have questions or need other nuanced support--email doramooreptsa@gmail.com, abram_janson@dpsk12.net, and joshua_konz@dpsk12.net.

For those of you that can and would like to continue to help, we are still accepting donations of:

  • Grocery gift cards

  • Money via Colorado Gives; Be sure to use the dropdown menu to earmark for 'SNAP/Food Support'

  • Non-perishable food and household items

PTSA

November PTSA Meeting on Tuesday

Please join the PTSA for their in-person November meeting on Tuesday, November 11th, from 4:15pm - 5:45pm. Childcare and snacks provided. See you in Room 202A!

Denver LeafDrop

Denver LeafDrop

The Denver LeafDrop program allows residents to drop off fallen leaves and pumpkins for composting at 5 locations on November 8 and 9, with additional weekday sites open until November 21. Compost created through Denver’s LeafDrop Program is made available to Denver residents for free in the spring! Leaves, branches, and pumpkins can also be added to compost carts. Trash customers can sign up for free compost service at www.denvergov.org/compost.

Denver Parks Winter Registration

Denver Parks & Rec Winter Activity Guide | Share the fun!

Denver Parks & Recreation’s Winter Activity Guide is here! ️Winter registration opened on Wednesday, November 5.

Check out all of the offerings now: https://mydigitalpublication.com/view/denver-parks-recreation/denver-recreation/winter-2025-26-activity-guide