Park Hill School

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Park Hill School 5050 E 19th Ave., Denver CO 80220

Greetings Park Hill Families:

A huge thank you to the entire PHE community for all the amazing support to teachers, staff, and students this past year. It really is special to be a staff member at PHE, and we are all humbled by the generosity and strength of our community!  

A reminder that students return to school on Tuesday, January 7th.  Wishing everyone a safe & relaxing winter break.  

-Ken, Maggie, & the PHE Staff

Winter Gift Card Drive

Once again, a huge thank you to the PHE community for your generosity.  We were able to provide extra support to 17 families during this Winter break!

Reminder: Looking for Talent Show Volunteers

The 5th Grade Talent Show is run by parent volunteers. If you are interested in helping, please contact Chantel Hayward via email: chantelm130@gmail.com.

Reminder: Pre-Enrollment open for new DPS students for 2025-26 school year

Pre-enrollment is now open for the 2025-26 school year.  Pre-enrollment helps us get all of the information the district requires to get new students ready for SchoolChoice which opens January 15th. The pre-enrollment packet can be found on the front page of the website.  This is requested only for new students to DPS or those transferring back into DPS from another school district.  We do not need actively enrolled DPS students to complete this information.  Please send completed packets to ann_kurth@dpsk12.net

Fencing in PE

All 3rd, 4th and 5th graders got a chance to Fence in their PE class.  Eliane Cheris, former 3- time Olympian and #1 ranked Fencer in USA (2000), brought masks, epees and protective coats for all the kids to be able to participate in this unique and 4,000 year old sport!  Eliane is also the owner of Cheyenne Fencing on Colfax and Ivy. She is offering 2 free weeks of fencing and 2 free days of camp to any Park Hill student, ages 4 and up.  Reach out to Cheyenne Fencing at 720-838-4225 or look here for more information,https://www.coloradofencing.com/.

fencing

School Hours

School Hours: 8:10 am-3:10 pm

Lunch Menu

schoolcafe.com/DPS

Upcoming Dates

Dec 23-Jan 6 - Winter Break (No school)

Jan 15-Feb 18 - School Choice Round 1

Jan 20 - MLK Holiday (No School)

Feb 14-17 - President’s Day weekend (No School)

Mar 22-31 - Spring Break (No School)

Apr 9-10 - 2nd Grade Performance

Apr 15-16 - 3rd Grade Performance

Apr 15-17, 22-24 - CMAS testing dates (for 3rd-5th grades)

Apr 18 - Teacher Planning Day (No School)

May 26 - Memorial Day (No School)

2024/25 DPS Calendar

PHE School Calendar

Connect with the PTSA:

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Middle School Tours

Bill Roberts K-8 school

Denver Green School

Denver School of the Arts

DSST: Montview Middle School

DSST: Conservatory Green

Hill Campus of Arts and Science

McAuliffe Middle School

Morey Middle School

Girls Athletic Leadership Schools of Denver

PTSA
Auction

The auction committee is wishing you a happy and restful holiday break. As you enjoy time with your families, consider ways that you can contribute to our largest annual fundraiser.

The auction committee has put together this handy explainer to help get your wheels turning. 

Whether it’s a unique experience, a useful item, a gift card, or a vacation getaway, your contribution can make a big impact! Funds raised through the auction directly support our school’s ability to hire paraprofessionals, intervention support staff, and our nursing and mental health teams. Overall, it helps close the per-student budget gap for PHE.

Thank you for your consideration and please don’t hesitate to reach out to auction@parkhillptsa.com if you have any questions.

PHE Book Fair 

It was such a joy seeing the students shop at the book fair this week. Thank you to all of the volunteers that helped make the book fair possible this year. 

School Merchandise

If you ordered merchandise from the recent online store, your merch will be sent home with your student this week. 

Park Hill Bike Bus - every Wednesday

Where: The Bike Bus will run along 19th Ave. Bikes will enter the school at Fairfax St. where most bike racks are. 

Starting meet-up spots: 

  • 19th & Niagara (led by Liz Brodahl)

  • 22nd & Dexter parking lot (led by Bret Taber)

  • 22nd & Kearney at Cake Crumbs (led by Lisa Brownlee + Kera Murphy)

  • 25th & Holly (led by Shannon Spezialy)

  • South of 17th (looking for a volunteer)

When: Every Wednesday. Meet at 7:40 am, roll out by 7:50 am, and arrive at the school at 8 am at the latest to avoid the heavy car traffic.

Visit the  PHE Bike Bus Website for all the details! Bike Bus weather cancellations will be posted on PHE’s Instagram page so be sure to follow. 

Questions / Interested in volunteering? Email Liz Brodahl at liz.brodahl@gmail.com

SexyPizza

Restaurant Night Out - Jan 14

Tuesday, January 14th is Restaurant Night Out (RNO) with Sexy Pizza (2846 Fairfax Street).  Sexy Pizza is donating 15% of total daily sales. Find the menu and place an order HERE.

Minted’s Fundraiser 

Enjoy 20% off Minted stationery + custom gifts and 15% will be donated back to Park Hill Elementary. Use code FUNDRAISEPARKHILL

Things to Remember

  • Join or renew your PTSA Membership 

  • Milk Caps for Moola - recycle your Longmont Dairy caps across from the front office

  • Set-up Cashback programs: King Soopers and Give Backs

2024 - 2025 PTSA Calendar

  • Tuesday, January 14th: Sexy Pizza RNO

  • Friday, January 17th: PTSA Meeting + Coffee with Ken @8:20 am in the cafeteria

  • Friday, March 14th: The Park Hill Elementary School Auction!

  • Friday, May 2nd: Super Mega Awesome Dance Party!

PTSA Contacts

President

Shannon Spezialy 

president@parkhillptsa.com

Vice President

Courtney Swearingen

vp@parkhillptsa.com

Secretary

Lisa Sarno 

secretary@parkhillptsa.com

Treasurer

Gregg Cassarini 

treasurer@parkhillptsa.com

Helpful Links

  • PTSA Website

  • Join the Park Hill Elementary Directory!

  • Join or renew your PTSA Membership

  • Follow us on Instagram & Facebook @pheptsa

  • Set-up Cashback programs: King Soopers & Givebacks


Important Dates:

  • PTSA Meeting + Coffee with Ken: 1/17 @ 8:20am

Donations