Park Hill School

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

Happy Friday PHE Families:

I sincerely hope everyone is enjoying these Spring days.  Our building has been bustling with students, parents, special guests, performances, and countless other activities.  The Finding Nemo performances have been wonderful and so fun to watch. I highly recommend coming to one of the fifth grade shows next week!

This past Monday, we had the honor of hosting two Naturalization Ceremonies in our Auditorium. In total, 61 new citizens were naturalized. This was a wonderful experience for all, and something we hope to continue doing in years to come.

Next week we will have profiles for our new teachers.  I’m really excited to welcome these folks to our team.  We’re fortunate to be able to attract really talented teachers to our school and a huge part of that success is the support we get from parents and families.

Finally, we got the green light to start our safety project on the west side stairs over the summer. Enjoy the weekend!

-Ken Burdette, Principal

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Field Day Schedule

Wednesday, May 21st, 2025

8:40-11:15 am  -  3rd, 4th, & 5th Grades

Thursday, May 22nd, 2025

8:30-10:30 am  -  1st-2nd Grades

1:45-2:45 pm  -  Kindergarten

Please have students wear athletic shoes (no sandals, crocs, or cleats), bring a water bottle, wear sunscreen, and dress for the weather (including getting wet - except Kindergarten)! 

Parents are welcome to attend. The Field Day location will be at Park Hill’s field, gym and cafeteria. 

Please complete now: Early Bird Registration closes soon

Early Bird registration for families is open right now.  Registration is the annual process of providing and updating student and family information on file, including emergency contacts, health information and more. Registration can only be completed by the parent/guardian listed in the primary household of the student record.  Registration is mandatory for all families. Please complete registration for all your DPS students. Instructions here.

School Supplies for next Fall

Order Securely Online Starting Now thru July 1, 2025. Supplies are shipped to the school and students will receive school supplies on the first day of school.

1. Go to https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/19237

2. Follow the directions to complete your order. Choose the grade level your student will be next fall

3. Keep your online confirmation as your receipt.

Please note: you are welcome to purchase supplies on your own.  The lists are available using the same link above.  We have found the bulk supplies to be cheaper and simpler for families.

Reminder: Coaches Needed for Girls on the Run - Fall 2025!

Interested in coaching Girls on the Run?  It is a great program for girls and very popular at Park Hill. I am looking for a few more volunteer coaches for fall for our Girls on the Run program. Here is a little bit of information about the program: https://www.girlsontherunrockies.org/programs. If you want to find out more information about what is involved with coaching Park Hill, contact Mrs. Horeis at kcupp@dpsk12.net and check out at this site: http://parkhillpe.weebly.com/girls-on-the-run.html.

Reminder: Interest in Girl Scouts for Rising 1st Grade Girls

A group of parents is exploring the idea of starting a Girl Scout troop at our school and would love to gauge interest. If you have a daughter who might like to join, please fill out this short form.

5th Grade Continuation information

Friday, May 30, 2025 on the Forest Parkway

Mills/Cowen 1:00-1:30

Ash/Ferguson 1:45-2:15

(Translators will be available)

Kindergarten Graduation information

Monday, June 2

  • 8:45-9:15- Gulley

  • 9:30-10:15- Hurley

  • 10:30-11:15- Lulu

  • 11:30-12:15- Neale

School Hours 

School Hours 8:10 am - 3:10 pm

Lunch Menu

schoolcafe.com/DPS

Upcoming Dates 

24/25 School Year

Today - Early Bird Registration open for 2025/26

May 21 - 5th Grade Performance (Mills 5pm, Cowen 6:30pm)

May 21 - Field Day (3rd-5th)

May 22 - 5th Grade Performance (Ferguson 5pm,  Ash 6:30pm)

May 22 - Field Day (K-2nd)

May 26 - Memorial Day (No School)

May 27-June 3- No YMCA Before or After School Care

May 28 - Talent Show

May 30 - 5th Grade Continuation Ceremonies

June 2 - Kindergarten Continuation Event

June 3 - Last day of school (½ day for Grades 1-4) - 11:40 dismissal

2024/25 DPS Calendar

2025/26 DPS Calendar

PHE School Calendar

Connect with the PTSA:

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Yearbook Distribution

For those who have purchased a yearbook, they will be coming home with students in the next week or two. All 5th grade students will receive their yearbook from their teacher. Yes, you can still order a yearbook HERE and have it mailed to your home. If you have questions regarding yearbooks, reach out to yearbook@parkhillptsa.com

Sponsorship Opportunities 

A huge THANK YOU to all of our 2024 - 2025 school sponsors! If you are interested in receiving more information on school sponsorship for 2025 - 2026, reach out to sponsorship@parkhillptsa.com.

Park Hill Bike Bus - Every Wednesday and Friday

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 and Friday (starting in April). 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

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Park Hill Weekend at the Rockies - June 20th - 22nd

The Rockies have offered ticket sale donations on additional games this summer, since the weather was bad for the April fundraiser. Gather your friends, neighbors and family  to enjoy a game cheering on our Rockies! A portion of all ticket sales will go back to the school. One of our easiest fundraisers that also doubles as a great social and community building activity! If you want to see your PHE friends, purchase tickets in section 112. Get your tickets here!

Park Hill Skate City Membership Card

Does your kid love to skate? Want to discover a new talent while entertaining your kids this summer? Skate City is offering a $5 membership card which gets you unlimited entries for just $1/visit. Click HERE  for details and to purchase your membership.

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

  • Friday, June 20th - Sunday, June 22nd: PHE Rockies Weekend

  • Wednesday, August 13th: New Family Happy Hour - Location TBD

  • Thursday, August 14th: Meet Your Teacher Social

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:

Rockies Weekend: 6/20 - 6/22

Meet Your Teacher: 8/14

Panther Pride Sponsors:

Fieldguide
marilee
MarkBaker
Hengel
Rose

Community Items

Share your ideas on the future Park Hill Park!

Help transform the former Park Hill Golf Course into a new regional park! We need your ideas for this future 155-acre public park. What should it look like and feel like? What amenities and programs should we prioritize? What are you excited or concerned about with this park? Take the survey and let us know. Open through May 18. Learn more and find the survey at www.parkhillpark.org.

2025 Summer Camp Registrations Are Open!

Ultimate Frisbee camps being offered this summer for 8+ year olds : Summer Camps | Altitude Youth Ultimate

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