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Class Pictures; CSC, 4:30pm; PTA, 5:30pm; FOSS, 6:30pm |
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SAVE THE DATE! Slavens Auction |
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The Winter 2026 Enrichment program is off to a great start!
This season will last until spring break. Please remember: when there is no school, there is no enrichment - that includes snow days. There will be a special Art for Life course on our early release Monday, March 2nd from 12 - 3pm (enrollment open now) and enrollment for Spring 2026 will open on March 1st.
Check out Homeroom.com for all the fun options! |
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Sweeties Dough will be donating 15% of every order to the PTA for the month of February. Place your orders today on the Sweeties Dough website: www.sweetiesdough.com |
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Donations Needed for Clothes to Kids |
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Community Action team is running the Undie 500 challenge. Clothes To Kids provides 5 new pairs of underwear and 5 new pairs of socks to every student who visits their shop. They serve more than 1,000 students each month. We are trying to collect as many new underwear and socks as possible to support Clothes To Kids of Denver. We need your help, Slavens!
Underwear or socks must be NEW and in packages.
Donations due by Monday, March 9 in the Slavens Lobby. Checkout the Undie500 flyer for more information |
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Vote daily! Voting ends on March 26th! |
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🚀 Ready to make a difference SLAVENS Families?🚀 |
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Hello Parents,
Thank you for being part of Slavens K-8 School’s Kids Heart Challenge team and continuing to help with the communications to parents. Below is your KHC socials post Would you please post this social media post through your channels, including the picture? Thanks again for your help!
Slavens K-8 School Kids Heart Challenge - February 2-26, 2026 Slavens K-8 School’s Kids Heart Challenge page: http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=12402&pg=company&company_id=551441
Follow and tag the American Heart Association – on social media too! Facebook & Instagram: @KidsHeartChallenge
X (formerly Twitter): @KidsHeartChall
Hashtags: #KidsHeartChallenge #AmericanHeartAssociation |
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Kids Heart Challenge - Complete Finn's Mission!!! |
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❤️ Kids Heart Challenge at Slavens ❤️ We’re excited to kick off the Kids Heart Challenge at Slavens! This program helps students learn healthy habits and life-saving skills while supporting the American Heart Association. Complete Finn’s Mission!
Students who complete Finn’s Mission will be entered for a chance to win two tickets to Super Bowl LXI (2027). In addition, for every 18 students who complete the mission, our school will be entered to win a $10,000 fitness equipment makeover! Families can get started by visiting our school page or downloading the AHA Schools app to register and track progress.
Learn More
Parent Information Flyer
Hands-Only CPR Resources
Why Kids Learning CPR Matters Thank you for helping our students build healthy hearts and life-saving skills! |
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| Did you know?
Through the Kids Heart Challenge, your family can learn Hands-Only CPR and other lifesaving skills together — empowering even young children to help in an emergency. 💙 Immediate action during cardiac arrest can double or even triple a person’s chance of survival. 💙 Children as young as 4 years old can learn how to be part of the Chain of Survival.
💙 By age 9, many kids have enough strength to begin performing chest compressions. We’re excited for Slavens K-8 students and families to take part! Sign up today and learn skills that could save a life.
Slavens K-8 Sign-Up Click here for this social post in Spanish! |
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A fun way to blend physical activity with social-emotional skill development that enables girls to manage whatever comes their way. Our trained coaches lead our team to accomplish their goals and realize their limitless potential. We end the season with a 5K at City Park! First Practice: March 2, 2026
Meeting Days: Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30-4:30
Coaches: Colleen Grierson and Courtney Gacek
Registration opens Feb. 2nd. For more information & to register, visit: WWW.GIRLSONTHERUNROCKIES.ORG |
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| Pre-order Classroom pictures using these codes. Pre-K–5th Grade Picture Day ID: EVT9SW6X9 - Parents can order online at MyLifetouch.com
6th-8th Picture Day ID: EVTX2CKGP - Parents can order online at MyLifetouch.com |
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Hello Slavens Families,
The Slavens Royale Auction Committee is hard at work planning what promises to be one of the most fun and memorable nights of the year. There is a tremendous amount happening behind the scenes, and we truly need the support of our amazing community to help us reach our fundraising goals.
AUCTION DONATIONS Our biggest need right now is auction items. It takes many donations to build an exciting catalog, and every contribution makes a difference!
Not sure what to give? Here are some ideas to help spark inspiration: • A service or experience from your business or employer
• Season tickets, a vacation home, airline miles, or a special experience
• A themed basket (wine night, family game night, spa day, sports fan package, etc.)
• A special skill or talent (photography sessions, cooking lessons, tutoring, design help)
• A favorite local restaurant or shop you frequent that might be willing to donate Sometimes the hardest part is just identifying what you already have access to!
Submit items via the AUCTION DONATIONS FORM
Prefer not to shop? DONATE DIRECTLY HERE & WE WILL SHOP FOR YOU! AUCTION PARTIES
Last year, our community-hosted auction parties raised over $90,000! These parties are not only major fundraisers, they also help build connections across grade levels and families.
Interested in hosting? Secure your dates here: SLAVENS AUCTION PARTIES
Kid, adult, and family parties are all welcome! Hosting can be as simple or as creative as you’d like, backyard karaoke, poker nights, craft afternoons, cooking classes, or neighborhood gatherings. Need help getting started?
Reach out to Erin O'Sullivan at slavenspartiesk8@gmail.com to brainstorm ideas or be paired with co-hosts.
Thank you for your time, generosity, and continued support of our school, we truly couldn’t do this without you. Dani Addison, Auction Donations Chair
Erin O'Sullivan, Auction Parties Chair |
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| Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026 |
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Thank you for your continued support of our amazing school— we can't wait to celebrate together! |
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The Auction Committee,
Nate Bowers - Auction Coordinator slavensauctionk8@gmail.com
Dani Addison - Donations slavensk8auctiondonations@gmail.com
Erin O'Sullivan - Parties slavenspartiesk8@gmail.com
Jenny Dingus - Event Coordinator |
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Mark Your Calendar: Stock the Cellar Party! |
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Join us for a pre-auction kickoff at Cochino Taco.
Help us by donating a bottle (or two) for our Wine Cellar and Liquor Baskets. All donated items will be featured in our upcoming auction, with proceeds supporting Slavens K-8! Who: All Slavens parents and any friend of Slavens!
What: Donate a bottle (wine or liquor, valued $25+)
Where: Cochino Taco – Englewood
When: Thursday, March 12th, 2026, 6-8pm
Why: Help us "Stock the Cellar" while enjoying a night out with the Slavens community at Cochino! Auction info: SLAVENS ROYALE |
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Ready to Make an Impact at Slavens? | |
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We need enthusiastic parents to join Friends of Slavens School (FOSS)—the team that helps raise funds for the extra programs that make our school shine! Why get involved?
Help keep exciting programs and opportunities at Slavens, like STEM, band, music, dance, and more! Connect with other parents!
Lend your talents--big or small, every bit helps! Reinvigorate the Board; we're getting old and we need some new members!
No board experience required—just energy, ideas, and a willingness to pitch in. Whether you have an hour a month or ten, there’s a place for you. Interested? Curious? Ready to jump in? We’d love to have you on the team. Email info@friendsofslavens.org |
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PTA Executive Board Election is Tuesday, March 17th 2026 |
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The PTA Nominating Committee's slate for the 2026-2027 Executive Board is as follows: |
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Lindsay Murphy - President
Lindsey Weinig - Vice President
Ashley Unger - Treasurer
Julie Molitoris - Secretary
The vote will be held at the PTA meeting on Tuesday March 17th 2026 (meeting starts at 5:30pm). All members of the PTA may vote. You have to be an active member of the 2025-2026 PTA in order to vote. Please email slavensnominatingcommittee@gmail.com with any questions. |
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Diversity, Inclusion, Outreach (DIO) Speaker |
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The Diversity, Inclusion, and Outreach (DIO) PTA subcommittee is excited to host distinguished speaker, Brandon Slade with Untapped Learning: https://untappedlearning.com/.
Brandon helps students develop the skills and confidence to succeed in and beyond school. Drawing from years of experience working with students who learn differently, Brandon specializes in practical, compassionate strategies that build structure, resilience, and independence.
When students struggle with executive function skills like organization, time management, and planning, they're more likely to have late or missing assignments and procrastinate on long-term projects. They may seem unmotivated, constantly frustrated, or paralyzed by perfectionism that keeps them from starting or finishing work. These students are often mislabeled as lazy or disinterested, but executive function skills don't occur naturally. They're learned. Teaching these skills helps students succeed not just academically but in all areas of their lives through repetition, routine, self-advocacy, and staying active - join us to discuss these strategies.
Please RSVP here! Date: Wednesday, March 4th
Time: 5:30-6:30pm
Location: Gym |
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• SLAVENS TEACHERS SUMMER CAMPS • |
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A-Team Basketball Camp at Slavens |
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Summer 2026 with Coaches Alexa & Austin Meeler - ONE week only this year! |
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If your child will be entering grades 1st - 7th grade in the 2026 -2027 school year and wants to improve on their basketball skills, (or is just a beginner looking to learn some new skills!), meet new friends, and have some fun this summer, we can't wait for them to join us at A-Team Basketball Camp! This camp is a great opportunity for young players, to work on basic skills & fundamentals, (as well as more experienced players to refine and build on skills), learn more about the game, engage in super fun games, art & activities, (even special theme days each day!), and build friendships and confidence!
While we do spend much of the day with basketballs in our hands, we also have plenty of time to just play, socialize, and enjoy summer! We will differentiate drills and lessons for diverse age/skill levels so that all students can learn & grow at their own pace. The camp will conclude on Friday with some scrimmages that parents can come and watch. This year we only have one week of camp available! June 15th - 19th
For much more information, or to register your child, please visit: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C45A5AC2FA0FA7-62123712-ateam#/
(Please be sure to carefully read all details and instructions on the sign up page!) A little about us…
We are both elementary school teachers, veteran coaches, mentors, athletes, and partners in all things! We are Positive Coaching Alliance trained through CHSA, and CPR/First Aid & Concussion Certified. We love helping our youth develop skills, deepen connections and social skills, build healthy habits, push and challenge themselves, and mostly - build confidence! We love basketball, but also just playing and enjoying the lightness and positivity our youth bring to the world. We love offering this camp each summer!
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Mrs. Lucera’s and Mrs. DuMoulin’s Summer Theater Camp |
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Summer Theater Camp filled in just two minutes, and the waitlist is now full as well.
Thank you so much for your interest and enthusiasm!
If you weren’t able to secure a spot this year, we hope you’ll try again next summer. |
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Calling all girls entering 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade next fall! Come and join Ms. Frank (Slavens teacher) and Ms. Lynn at a super fun summer day camp! Count Me In! is a math camp for girls, but don't let the name fool you. We have the MOST fun sliding fundamental math skills into action-packed days of excitement! The play-based games are reinforcing and teaching math skills and making the girls more confident mathematicians! We have everything from relay races to card games to running a snack shop! Check out the attached brochure and registration for all the details. Please contact Jeffra Frank with any questions.
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Artful Minds is an engaging and immersive art and cultural enrichment summer camp designed for rising 2nd through 5th grade students. Hosted by 2nd grade teachers Barb Smith and Maddy Nelson, students will engage in hands-on art projects and interactive activities while exploring diverse cultures, artistic styles, and creative techniques. Please see flyer attached for more information or Click here for Artful Minds Registration
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Make and Take Toys & Games |
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Hosted by 2nd grade teachers Barb Smith and Maddy Nelson, Make and Take: Toys and Games is a hands-on opportunity for students in rising 2nd through 5th grade to explore the history of classic games and toys while designing and creating their own. Campers will experiment with engineering, creativity, and problem-solving as they bring their unique toy and game to life. Please see flyer attached for more information or Click here for Make & Take: Toys and Games Registration
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Generation Teach STEAM Academy Middle School @ Slavens |
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The Generation Teach STEAM Academy (GTSA) is a free 5-week full-day summer academic acceleration program for elementary and middle-school students. GTSA introduces students to engineering and civics, accelerates math and reading skills, and provides enrichment classes (games, team sports, fitness & movement, and art). Free breakfast and lunch are served daily. Fun Fridays feature field trips, team competitions, and games. View the flyer and enroll by the March 31 deadline. Email denver@genteach.org with questions.
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