Bell Schedule: First Bell- 7:35am Tardy Bell-7:40am Dismissal Bell- 2:35pm

Safety Reminder: All adults MUST check-in at the office and wear the sticker badge visibly before going to any classrooms.

4500 S. Quitman St. Denver, CO 80236 (720) 424-6210

Attendance Line: (720) 424-6247 kaiser.dpsk12.org

Last week’s attendance was

88%

Kaiser’s goal is 95% each day.

A Note from the Principal:

Hello Kaiser Families,

October is sure a busy month! Please make sure you are aware of all the exciting events happening at Kaiser.

Fall is officially here! I’ve loved feeling the coolness in the air, hearing the leaves crunch under my feet, and, of course, celebrating two Bronco wins in a row!

As we enter this beautiful season, we’re also preparing for Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a special time to honor and remember loved ones who have passed. At Kaiser, we have created a beautiful Ofrenda, or altar, filled with photos, candles, and meaningful decorations. If you would like to contribute, please send in a picture of a loved one who has passed away. We will make a color copy of the photo so it can be safely displayed on our school Ofrenda. The display will be up through October 31st for everyone to enjoy and reflect upon.

Important October Dates:

Monday, October 13: No School for Students
Friday, October 17: Field Day — Visitors will sign in through the field fence. You’ll receive a visitor sticker and sign-in sheet upon entry. If you need to come inside the building for any reason, please check in through the front office with Ms. Renee.
Wednesday, October 16 & Tuesday, October 21: Parent-Teacher Conferences, 3:00–7:00 PM — Be on the lookout for information on how to sign up.
Thursday, October 30: Halloween Celebration & Parade — Students should not come to school in their costumes but may bring them in their backpacks to change into before the parade. Parents are invited to stand in the middle of the field while students parade around so you can take pictures and enjoy the celebration. Visitors will sign in at the field fence just as they will on Field Day.
Friday, October 31: No School for Students

October is packed with fun, learning, and community — we can’t wait to celebrate together!
In Partnership,
Mrs. Vasta

Today's Attendance Celebration!!!

Today we celebrated nearly 90 students who have maintained 95–100% attendance so far this year! 🎉 Thank you to the families for making this possible and supporting your students. Keep up the great work by arriving on time each day—every minute matters, and we love seeing your faces in the morning!

Attendance Reminder:

What is an excused absence?
An excused absence is when your child misses school for valid reasons such as illness, medical appointments, family emergencies, or other approved situations. Please be sure to notify the school and provide any necessary documentation.

What is NOT an excused absence?
Absences for reasons like vacations, oversleeping, or missing the bus without prior approval are considered unexcused and result in lost learning time.

Why is attendance so important?
Missing even a few minutes adds up quickly and can affect your child’s understanding of lessons, participation, and overall progress. We want to work with you to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed!

Week at a Glance:

Monday: NO SCHOOL!

Tuesday:

Wednesday: 3-5 District Interim testing 8:45-10:45am; Kaiser Night at Freddy's 4-8pm

Thursday: 3-5 District Interim testing 8:45-10:45am; Family Conferences 3-7pm

Friday: Tie-Dye/Rainbow Day! Kaiser Field Day 1-2:30pm

Classroom Conference Sign-ups

Family Conferences will be held October 16th & 21st from 3-7 pm.

Please see links below to sign up for a time to meet with your child's teacher.

Frisbie (ECE)- See Teacher

McDonald (ECE)- See Teacher

Collins (MIA ECE)- See Teacher

Youngblood (MIA K-2)- See Teacher

Snide (MIA 3-5)

Furuto (4th)Farrell (5th)

Kaiser Field Day 2025!

🍔🍟🍦 Kaiser Night at Freddy’s Wednesday, October 15th | 4:00–8:00 PM. 🍔🍟🍦

District Interim Testing for 3rd, 4th & 5th Grades

Please ensure your students are on time to school for testing!

Headphones

Due to funding cuts, the school is unable to provide headphones.

Please send your child with headphones labeled with their name for classroom use.

Flag Football Schedule:

Spotless Award!

BESS Mental Health Screener

Scan the QR Code

tinyurl.com/bessparent

Your child’s social emotional and behavioral screener, the BESS is now open for parents/guardians to complete. Our fall screening window is open from August 4th through October 31st. Please go to tinyurl.com/bessparent to complete your student’s screening today.

If you would like to learn more about the BESS and universal social emotional and behavioral screening in Denver Public Schools, please review our BESS Overview for Parents/Guardians document.

Thank you so much for your participation!

Family Raffle Alert!

Complete the BESS Survey for your student and be entered into a raffle to win one of two $25 gift cards!

✨ Each completed family survey = one raffle entry per student.
✨ The more surveys completed, the more chances to win!

Thank you for helping us learn how to better support our students’ needs—your voice matters!

Mental Health Wellness- 5th Grade

Teaching students about mental health wellness and how to care for themselves is important. Feelings of sadness and depression appear to be happening at a much earlier age, and adolescence can feel like a rollercoaster of emotions. Risk factors such as depression and self-injury can be treated. While not every student will experience these feelings, they may be able to help a friend in need.

Each year, schools teach students how to identify risk factors for depression and how to ask for help from a trusted adult. Classroom lessons also include information on Safe2Tell Colorado. Programming is implemented in all 5th, 6th, 9th, and 12th grades.

This year Kaiser Elementary will implement Erica’s Lighthouse in our 5th grade class beginning October 27.

If you DO NOT want your child to participate in programming, please sign the form that will be going home and return the form to Mrs. Farrell by October 24.

If we do not hear from you, we will assume your child has permission to participate in these programs.

5th Grade:

Support Balarat and Grab Some Great Gear!

We’re excited to offer Balarat spirit wear through our limited-time web store!

🛒 Shop here: https://stores.labseven.co/BOE/shop/home

All proceeds go directly toward supporting and improving the Balarat site and program—thank you for helping us continue this amazing outdoor experience for students!

🗓️ The store is open now through November 10th only! Once the store closes, Lab7 will begin processing, ordering, and printing. Orders will not be delivered to schools until after Thanksgiving break, when Balarat staff will bring all items.

Please note:

All sales are final (no returns).
Some families have shared that items may run small—consider sizing up!
Delivery will occur after Thanksgiving break.

Thanks for your support, and happy shopping!

PTO Meeting!

Please join us for a Kaiser PTO Meeting- October 24, 2025 @ 2:45pm

DPS App & "Rooms" for Communication

How to Download the DPS App and Sign In to Rooms

Download the Denver Public Schools app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Once installed, open the app, then tap “Rooms,” then “Continue to sign in.”
Type in your guardian email address or phone number.
If you typed in your email address, tap “Log in with code.” If you typed in your phone number, you will automatically receive a code. Type this code in when prompted.
You will be prompted to select your preferred communication language.
You will be automatically signed into your students’ Rooms.
Still have questions about Rooms? Visit the Rooms FAQ page.

🛼🛏️ Kaiser Elementary PTO Presents: 🎉 Skate City Pajama Party Night! 🎉

Get ready for a fun night of skating in your coziest PJs — bring the whole family and support Kaiser Elementary!

📍 Skate City
📅 Friday, November 7th
🕕 6:00 – 8:00 PM
🎟️ A portion of all admission goes back to our school!

✨ Music • Lights • Skating • Fun • Friends • Pajamas!

Show your school spirit, have a blast, and help support Kaiser Elementary PTO events and programs!

Check Out the Latest DPS Family Newsletter!

The October 6th DPS Family & Community Engagement Newsletter is now available! It includes helpful tips, free events, family resources, and community programs.

📍 Read it here: Click to view

Stay connected and informed—there’s something for everyone!

Important Information & Links:

Lunch Menu

Discovery Link News

Kaiser Website

We have a community closet at Kaiser, available to all families. It has a variety of clothing sizes and food. This is FREE! Please see Renee for access!

Call: 1-877-542-7233

Click HERE to connect to our Kaiser Family Calendar through Google.

ECE: 10:50-11:35

K & 1st/MIA K-2: 11:00-11:45

2nd & 4th: 11:35-12:20

3rd & 5th/MIA 3-5: 12:05-12:50

First meal is FREE. Additional food is $4.00 (Cash or MySchoolBucks)

Class Colors:

ECE- Pink MIA K-2 Red/Orange/Yellow Kindergarten- Red First Grade- Orange Second Grade- Yellow MIA 3-5- Green/Turquoise/Blue Third Grade- Green Fourth Grade- Turquoise Fifth Grade- Blue

P - PERSEVERANCE
- I never give up!
R - RESPECT AND CARING
- I will be kind to others and listen to my teachers.
I - INCLUSIVE
- I will invite others to join the group, listen to everyone’s ideas and have an open mind!
D - DARING
- I will be a risk taker with my learning.
E - Excellence
- I will try my best and give my best effort.