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November 7 – 14 ⋅ Stedman Scholastic Book Fair
Tuesday, November 11 ⋅ Stay, play and Clean up after school!
Wednesday, November 12 ⋅ Stedman Night at Chipotle!
Thursday, November 13 ⋅ Thanksgiving Lunch at Stedman (Make sure to see adjusted lunch schedule!)
November 24 – 28 ⋅ Thanksgiving Break
Stedman Days for the 2025/2026: No School For Students
9/23/25 ⋅ 12/12/25 ⋅ 2/6/26 ⋅ 5/15/26
Dear Stedman Community,
I hope you are all doing well and have been enjoying the fall weather. There has been so much happening around Stedman, and it has been wonderful to see our community come together for so many special moments — from our Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations to our Fall Festival and Parade, each event has reflected the unity and togetherness that make Stedman so special. These moments remind us of the power of community — when we come together, we not only celebrate our diversity but strengthen the bonds that connect us all.
This month, we are focusing on our KNIGHT Life Value of Integrity. Integrity means doing the right thing, even when no one is watching. You can support your student in building this value by:
Encouraging honesty in words and actions, even when mistakes are made.
Talking about what it means to keep promises and take responsibility.
Celebrating small moments when your child shows truthfulness or stands up for what’s right.
As a few reminders:
Kiss N’ Go: To keep traffic moving and ensure everyone’s safety, please remain in your car when using the Kiss N’ Go lane. If you need to get out of your vehicle, park on the north side of Dahlia Street and use the crosswalk. Students and families should always cross at the crosswalk — not in the middle of the street — and students should exit from the passenger side only.
Thanksgiving Luncheon: Join us on Thursday, November 13th for our Thanksgiving Luncheon! More information is included in this newsletter.
Thanksgiving Break: There will be no school November 24th–28th.
With the government shutdown and delay in SNAP benefits, many families across Colorado have been affected by food insecurity. We’ve included a list of community food resources in this newsletter for anyone who may need support. You can also reach out directly to Mrs. Kait (kaitlin_parsons@dpsk12.net) for additional assistance or information.
As we enter this season of gratitude, I want to express my appreciation for our incredible students, families, and staff who continue to make Stedman a strong and caring community. Thank you for all the ways you support our school and one another.
With appreciation,
Principal Trotter
Huge shout out to PTA and all the families and volunteers who made Fall Festival an incredible success! Special shout out to the trunk or treat partners and the committed haunted house team for making your visions come to life and creativity for everyone to enjoy!
If you missed the costume parade check out this album here: https://tinyurl.com/yz3bepy5
¡Recuerde! Genere una eWallet de la Feria del Libro para su niño o niña YA, para que puedan comprar sin efectivo, sin preocupaciones y de manera independiente! Es fácil de configurar y otras personas pueden enviar fondos con facilidad! Comience aquí: [https://www.scholastic.com/bf/stedmanelementaryschool1]
Create a Book Fair eWallet for your child NOW so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds! Start here: [https://www.scholastic.com/bf/stedmanelementaryschool1]
Book Fair Schedule:
November 10, 11 & 12: 8:30am - 3:45pm
November 13 & 14: 9:00am - 6:00pm
There are still slots to volunteer if you would like to support the book fair and help out! sign up HERE!
The GrowHaus activated our Temporary Emergency Food Assistance program to reach furloughed federal workers, families who have lost income or SNAP benefits, and the growing number of households already facing food insecurity long before this shutdown.
This is our second week of the program, and we currently have the capacity to support additional households. Please feel free to share this resource with your community or anyone who may need food assistance at this time. Participants must be able to come pick up food in the 80207 zip code. Link to Register: bit.ly/TEFAP-EXT
Adjusted Schedule
Thank you to everyone who bought their thanksgiving tickets! If you did not pay for your ticket by 11/5, you are not guaranteed a meal. Please stop by the front office to pay for your ticket, but please note we may run out! Looking forward to sharing a meal together and expressing our gratitude for our amazing kitchen staff this year at Stedman!
Remember: Adults coming into the building to volunteer or visiting to participate in school activities are asked to complete a volunteer background check and review the DPS volunteering orientation & handbook!
DPS Volunteer homepage: https://face.dpsk12.org/page/volunteer-services
Volunteer Orientation: https://tinyurl.com/3myju8pu
Handbook: https://tinyurl.com/y2ws3246
The Denver LeafDrop program allows residents to drop off fallen leaves and pumpkins
for composting at 5 locations on November 8 and 9, with additional weekday sites open
until November 21. Compost created through Denver’s LeafDrop Program is made
available to Denver residents for free in the spring! Leaves, branches, and pumpkins
can also be added to compost carts. Trash customers can sign up for free compost
service at www.denvergov.org/compost.
Tasty Food’s after-school meal program is back, now through May 2026. Youth ages 3-18 are welcome to stop by any participating site to enjoy a free, nutritious meal. No ID or registration is required. With 14 open sites across the City and Country of Denver, there are plenty of convenient options for families. Find a Tasty Food site near you!
Serving dates and times may vary. Be sure to check the Tasty Food website for the most up-to-date information.
Website - Make sure to check out our website!
Newsletter - Families are automatically added to the distribution list based on the phone numbers and emails provided in registration. If you need to update your information, contact the front office! Please make sure to read through the newsletter as it is the best place to stay up to date!
Socials - Find us on Facebook and Insta!
Facebook: www.facebook.com/stedmanschool - be sure to LIKE us there!
Instagram: @stedman_elementary
2025-2026 School Calendar - The 2025-2026 Stedman school calendar can be found here.
Please remember that our calendar differs slightly from the DPS school calendar. Notice our 4 Stedman Days.