September 12
IMPORTANT DATES
!!!!!Slavens Cross Country Invitational!!!!!
Slavens Community - On September 12th Slavens will host the Slavens Invitational Cross Country meet. This is one of the largest Middle School cross country meets in Colorado and that means we need your help! We have many ways to help on the event day. Work starts at about 8am and concludes with park clean up and course breakdown. Please get someone to join you and sign up soon! Click this link to sign up Slavens Invitational Volunteer sign up
We have some REALLY IMPORTANT positions that still need to be filled!
Medical Tent Volunteer (Doctors, Nurses, Paramedics, etc.)
Parking Monitors
Flag Football Practice Monitor
Course Marshalls
Please get someone to join you and sign up soon! Click this link to sign up Slavens Invitational Volunteer sign up
Parent Reminder of Student BESS Screening
Dear Parent and Caregivers,
This school year, all Denver Public School students will complete universal behavioral and emotional health screening using the Behavior and Emotional Screening System (BESS). This is an online tool that takes approximately five minutes to complete and consists of 28 questions for the student to answer.
During the beginning-of-the-year school registration, you had an opportunity to opt your child out of completing the Student Self-Report Form of the BESS.
3rd-8th homeroom teachers will be facilitating students in completion of their Student Self-Report Form of the BESS between the dates of September 22nd and October 3rd .
You have the right, upon request, to review the items on the BESS. This is completed through a phone call, video call, or in-person meeting with your child’s school. Due to copyright, school teams are not able to send a copy of the questions home prior to screening.
If you, the parent/caregiver, would like to confirm or revoke your opt-out decision, please do so by calling your school's front office.
Thank you,
Slavens School
720424-4150
Join PTA and pay the Middle School Activity Fee here: Givebacks
Our next PTA meeting will be Tuesday, September 16, 5:30PM in the library and online.
PTA Meeting 25'-26'
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/paa-tscd-zcr
Or dial: (US) +1 413-998-6116 PIN: 328 042 226#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/paa-tscd-zcr?pin=9991594156632
If you have any questions please email slavensPTA@gmail.com.
Your executive board is excited for a great year!
Co-Presidents: Erin Martin & Lindsay Murphy
Co-Vice Presidents: Andrea Bunn & Lindsey Weinig
Treasurer: Calley MCCue
Secretary: Kim Ribbens
Do you have a Middle Schooler at Slavens?!?
Here is your friendly reminder that it is time to pay the MS Activity Fee! You can quickly pay online using the link in the above graphic. Thank you and please join us for our second MSPA meeting next Friday, September 19, at 12:00pm in Room 212 -- there will be a virtual option to join as well. Look for the Rooms reminder and link from Dean LoJacono early next week.
Dine Out - September 22nd and 23rd
See the attached flyer for details!
Slavens Carnival Coming
September 26, 3:30 to 5:30pm
Join us for this time-honored, festive, family event hosted by the 8th graders as they give back to their community while raising funds to support their May continuation ceremony. This year’s carnival will be held on Friday, Sept. 26th from 3:30-5:30pm on the Slavens playground. Games! Face painting! Fortune Teller! Cake walk! Food and more!!! You don’t want to miss out!
This event is open to friends, family, and neighbors. For non-Slavens’ attendees simply note your older child’s homeroom in the memo line for ticket distribution. The more the merrier, so don’t delay and purchase your tickets here: https://www.givebacks.com/shop/stores/8bc88093-dccf-4a7a-a19b-97c62a55250f/items/873676
Save The Date:
Thurs, Sept. 25
5:30-7PM
Slavens Gym
The Diversity, Inclusion, and Outreach (DIO) PTA subcommittee is excited to host distinguished speaker, Nick Thompson, LCSW.
Join us for an authentic, in-depth and fun presentation that will inspire, empower and support you as a caregiver! Nick will share his holistic approach to working with youth that includes strategies for supporting their physical, emotional, and social wellness. Nick will discuss approaches for effective communication and share strategies that can help to improve your child's resilience and overall well-being.
Nick has been working with youth and their families as a LCSW for over 15 years in a variety of settings including middle and high schools, private practice, and residential treatment facilities. https://www.nicholasdthompson.com
Hope to see you there!
Please RSVP if you plan to attend. Childcare will be provided by the Slavens PTA—use the form to indicate your interest and if you need childcare: click here
$30 - person or $100 for family of four. RSVP by September 13.
The Slavens Fun Run is coming!
Friday, October 17 during the gym period for each class for grades K – 5. Middle School will participate together at the end of the day.
Register your student today by visiting: https://mybooster.com/v3/dash/DC2A3E92.
Funds raised by grades K – 4 will support the Slavens PTA and funds raised by grades 5 – 8 will support CELP. Prizes will be awarded to classes with the most funds raised, most laps run, and best school spirit.
Kona Ice will be on the blacktop at the end of the day!
Raise money for Slavens when you buy your regular groceries!
Link your King Soopers card to Slavens and a percentage of your purchases will be donated to the school!
Scan the QR code to get started - it's so easy!!
September is Suicide Prevention Month
All families are asked to complete the You Benefit Form.Even if you do not believe your family will qualify, your participation helps our school access important resources and funding that benefit every student.
You Benefit! Form = Family Savings + School Support
Help DPS receive its full share of federal funding for meals and support services.
Families who complete the You Benefit! Form may also qualify for:
Discounted school fees
Reduced class material costs
Bus passes
Help with utility bills
News from the Nurse
✓ Free Health & Dental Care
Denver Health’s School-Based Health Centers offer:
Routine medical & dental care
Mental health support
Insurance help
Free medications (inhalers, epipens, prescription lice shampoo) - best to check if they have in stock when making appointments
[See all services here]
🦷No Dental Insurance?
Contact Nurse Joy if your child needs dental treatment to see if you qualify for financial assistance through our Pupil Assistance Fund.
🤒Too Sick for School?
Not sure if your student should stay home?
Here’s a handy guide (great to save for future reference!)
💊Medications at School
If your student needs medicine during the school day, find the required forms here.
🍎School Meals & Special Diets
Does your child need meals modified for a medical reason?
Have your provider fill out this form
Learn more about special diets
Questions? Call Nurse Joy at 720-424-4162 or email joyce_muratsuchi@dpsk12.net
Always happy to help!
Youth Theater Collective is enrolling Denver area students for Fall 2025. YTC offers studio-based actor training, vocal coaching, movement, and StageCraft in a supportive, high-expectation environment. Season 1 includes Mean Girls in fall, Little Shop of Horrors in spring, and Descendants in summer. Learn more and register at youththeatercollective.com.