March 6th: No School for Students

March 7th: No Saturday School

March 12th: Picture Day, Classrooms Group/Individual Pictures

March 13th: Coffee With Your Principal Cruz/Cafecito con su Directora Cruz, 8:00 – 9:00am

March 26th: Village Meeting, 8 - 9am

March 27th: Indigenous Community Circle, 8 - 9 a.m.

March 30 – April 3rd: No School: Spring Break/ CMAS Championship Week at Home

We have an amazing CMAS Cheer Squad providing the weekly playoff message with Dr. Cruz. Next week's message is Use Strategy. "I read carefully. I think smart."

Week 3 of our CMAS Countdown is Strategy Week: Read, Think, Prove It!

This week, students are practicing how to read questions carefully, think deeply, and use evidence in their answers. As we move closer to CMAS, these strong thinking habits will help our Eagles feel confident and ready to show what they know. 🦅

All year long, our Eagles have been building strong reading, writing, and math skills. CMAS is simply an opportunity for students to show their growth and demonstrate what they’ve learned.

Here’s how you can support your child over the next few weeks:

✅ Ensure your child gets a full night of sleep (8–10 hours)
✅ Provide a healthy breakfast each morning
✅ Encourage a calm and positive mindset
✅ Remind them to take their time and try their best

At school, we are preparing students through:
📚 Strong daily instruction
✏️ Strategy practice
💪 Confidence-building activities
🎉 Celebrations of growth

We believe deeply in our students. Together, we will move from Red to Rising — on the Path to Green.

All classrooms will take group photos. If you want your student's individual photo taken, you must fill out the order form below. 

This year's yearbook cover competition is back, and we'd love to see your submissions. The winning design will be our cover, and the winner will receive a FREE yearbook! 

The contest ends March 27th, 2026. Below are fliers with more information. 

The Robotics Club is in full swing! Our students are focusing on collaboration, teamwork, and problem-solving. Through hands-on challenges, students will design, build, test, and refine their ideas while working together in teams. Learn more about Robotics Club on our website: https://oakland.dpsk12.org/article/2651071

Thank you all so much for coming out to our Night of Soul last week! It was a wonderful celebration of community, culture, and delicious food.

Click here to see pictures of the event.

Mar 7, 2026- No Saturday School
Mar 14, 2026- Pi Day- Bring in a pie to share!
Mar 21, 2026- Dress in your best Spring Clothes (First Day of Spring 3/20)
Mar 28, 2026- No Saturday School, Spring Break!

What to Expect Each Saturday

Focused Reading & Math instruction to accelerate learning
Engaging enrichment activities that make learning meaningful
A positive, supportive environment that builds confidence and friendships
Recognition and incentives for attendance, effort, and participation

We are so proud of our Saturday School Eagles and grateful for your partnership. Your commitment to showing up and supporting learning makes a powerful difference for our students. 

Let’s continue our momentum and making Saturdays something our students look forward to!

We can’t wait to see you next Saturday, March 14 as there is no Saturday School tomorrow. 

See our monthly PTO Calendar below! You can find all translated fliers on our website here: 

Calling all Eagle chefs! If you have a favorite recipe that uses iconic Colorado foods or locally grown ingredients, share it with the DPS Communications team here. In addition to the recipe, please add your contact information, so a member of their team can contact you if your recipe is selected for their upcoming surprise!

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Leah and the Oakland Art Student Council were recognized for their outstanding work on the school-wide mural project. Read the full story: More than a Mural: Power Lives Here.

We understand that times may be rough and are here to wrap around you and your family in whatever ways you need. Please fill out the form so we can best support you. This is a private form and will only be used to assist in meeting the needs of your family. Any requests will be fulfilled based on availability, but please list any needs that we may be able to meet from our Food Bank. We love you and value you as part of our Oakland Village!

Fill out the form here.

Access or Donate to Local Food Resources

As a reminder, our school meals at DPS will not be impacted. School breakfast and lunches will continue as normal and remain free to families.

If you need support securing food…

• City and County of Denver: Visit their website to find food assistance across the city.

• Tasty Food Program: After school meals for children will be offered at Denver recreation centers. Visit the Tasty Food website for locations and hours of operation.

• Food Bank of the Rockies: Find a food pantry near you using their Pantry Locator tool.

• Colorado 211: This confidential and multilingual service connects people to vital resources across Colorado. Call 2-1-1, 866-760-6489 or visit 211colorado.org. Note: The hotline is open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, however, expect long wait times. To avoid waiting, use the call-back feature.

• Feeding Colorado: The collaborative effort of the 5 Feeding America food banks that serve Colorado and Wyoming to coordinate and enhance food resources, ensuring food insecure Coloradans have access to healthy, fresh foods. Visit feedingcolorado.org/find-food or email info@feedingcolorado.org.

• Hunger Free Colorado: Connects Colorado families and individuals to SNAP/food stamps, food pantries, free meal sites, WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) and other nutrition programs geared toward families, children and older adults. Call 855-855-4626 Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

• Struggle of Love offers a food pantry every day Monday through Friday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Address: 12005 E 45th Ave, Denver, CO 80239

• FACE Community Hub offers support at John H. Amesse Elementary School. 

The City and County of Denver’s Department of Human Services (DHS) will continue processing SNAP applications and renewals to make sure benefits are processed in a timely fashion as soon as the government shutdown ends. SNAP beneficiaries will receive SNAP benefits retroactively once the government reopens. DHS strongly encourages families to continue submitting SNAP paperwork in the meantime.

If you would like to support local efforts…

• Denver Public Schools Foundation: Support the DPS community by donating to the DPS Foundation Food Security Fund.

• City and County of Denver: Visit their website to learn more about donating food, money and/or time.

• Denver Recreation Center Drop-off Locations: Non-perishable food items can be dropped off at any Denver rec center. Visit the City and County of Denver website to learn more.

• Denver Animal Shelter: Donate pet food to the Denver Animal Shelter located at 1241 W. Bayaud Ave. or through their Amazon wishlist.

• 10 Ways to Support Your Community Now:This slide deck from the City and County of Denver provides resources, suggestions and ideas on how to take immediate action in your community.

Interested in supporting our immediate community? Reach out to Ms. Long at rachel_long@dpsk12.net. Ms. Long will be leading an Oakland Family Drive to provide extra food and essential items to our families in need. The Food Bank can be found in the main office.

We’re launching our i-Ready Monthly Challenge—a fun and motivating way for students to build strong Reading and Math skills and earn presents all year long! 

Weekly Awards starting November 21st!

How it works:
👉 Students complete i-Ready lessons each week (2 Reading + 2 Math)
👉 Aim for 49+ minutes in Reading and 49+ minutes in Math
👉 We celebrate growth every month with trophies, medals, stickers, posters, diplomas, and fun prizes!

How to support at home:

1. Go to your district Clever portal or visit login.i-ready.com

2. Log in using your student’s school username and password

3. Encourage short sessions (10–20 minutes) throughout the week

Ask your student: “Did you hit your minutes and lessons this week?”

Click here to see more about iReady.

Quick Decision Tips for Parents - Ask Yourself: 

1. Does my child have a fever? → If yes, stay home 

2. Are they acting like their normal self? → If no, consider staying home 

3. Can they participate in regular activities? → If no, stay home 

4. Could they spread something to other kids? → If yes, stay home 

Remember: When in doubt, contact nurse Lupe. She is there to help you make the best decision for everyone's health.

Please note: Instant noodles that require microwaving are not allowed, as we only have one microwave available.