4500 S. Quitman St. Denver, CO 80236 (720) 424-6210
Attendance Line: (720) 424-6247 kaiser.dpsk12.org
Kaiser Elementary
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.
Last week’s attendance was
90%
Kaiser’s goal is 95% each day.
A Note from the Principal:
Dear Kaiser Families,
Thank you to all the families who joined us for Field Day today! We are so fortunate to have the most amazing PE teacher, Mrs. Mangrum, who incorporates so much fun and joy into this special event. I absolutely loved all the Super Mario themes throughout the day and seeing our students having such a great time. Days like today remind me how incredibly lucky I am to serve this amazing community.
I also want to celebrate some exciting news — our attendance is improving! This time last year, our overall attendance rate was 85.2%, and as of today, we are at 89%! Thank you, parents, for bringing your child(ren) to school every day and understanding how important consistent attendance is for both learning and fun. We truly can’t meet each child’s academic and social-emotional needs without their presence at school.
Thank you as well to all the families who attended Parent-Teacher Conferences this week! We will have another round of conferences on Tuesday, October 21st, from 3:00–7:00 PM, so please be sure to sign up with your child’s teacher if you haven’t already.
Looking ahead, we’re excited for our Halloween Parade on Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 1:45–2:30 PM. Parents are invited to enter through the Tufts gate and gather in the middle of the field to enjoy the parade. Students may bring their costumes and change into them in the afternoon.
We also have many Halloween costumes available in the front hallway for anyone in need, and we always welcome donations to ensure every child has a costume to enjoy the day.
Please note: There will be no school for students on Friday, October 31, 2025.
Have a wonderful weekend, and as always—for all our die-hard Bronco fans like me—
Go Broncos! 🧡💙
Warmly,
Mrs. Vasta
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!
Our Current State for Attendance:
This is amazing progress!
This time last year we were at 85.2%!
(Higher the better!)
This is amazing progress!
Last year we were at 63%!
(Lower the better!)
Week at a Glance:
Monday: Kaiser PRIDE Day!
Tuesday: 3-5 District Interim testing 8:45-10:45am; Family Conferences 3-7pm
Wednesday:
Thursday: 3-5 District Interim testing 8:45-10:45am
Friday: Tie-Dye/Rainbow Day!; PTO Meeting 2:45-3:45 in the Library
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)- See Teacher
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!
Congratulations to Ms. Thompson's 4th Grade classroom for earning the “Spotless Award” from our Custodial Crew for keeping their classroom so neat and clean! Way to go—keep it up!
BESS Mental Health Screener
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!
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!
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.
PTO Updates:
PTO Meeting!
Please join us for a Kaiser PTO Meeting- October 24, 2025 @ 2:45pm
🛼🛏️ 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!
Important Information & Links:
Looking for support with food, clothing, transportation, or academic tools? We've put together a list of local and district resources to help your family with essential needs.
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.
This handbook includes information to help you and your child successfully navigate the year.
Mental Health Support & Links
Colorado Crisis Services 1-844-493-8255
National Suicide Hotline 988 Call. Text. Chat.
Second Wind Fund- Free counseling to underinsured and uninsured youth that are suicidal- 303-988-2645
The Trevor Project- Crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ youth-866-488-7386
Attendance Matters!
Missing a day of school here and there may not seem like much, but absences add up!
When a student misses 2 days a month…
They will miss 20 DAYS a year.
They will miss 30 HOURS of math over the school year.
They will miss 60 HOURS of reading & writing over the school year.
They will miss over 1 YEAR of school by graduation!
When a student misses 4 days a month…
They will miss 40 DAYS a year.
They will miss 60 HOURS of math over the school year.
They will miss 120 HOURS of reading & writing over the school year.
They will miss over 2 YEARS of school by graduation!