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TODAY - NO SCHOOL - Teacher Planning Day
May 4 - 8 TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK!
May 6 - National Bike & Roll to School Day
May 6 - PTA Volunteer Rally at Campus Lounge, 5:30-7
May 7 - Steele Spring Showcase, 4-5:30
May 7 - Steele Dines Out at Mendicino Farms in Cherry Creek, 2-9pm
May 9 - Wash Park Home Tour, 10a - 3p
May 11 - 17 - Week long retail event at Bonnie Brae Liquor!
May 12 - Last CSC Meeting of the year, 5pm; Last PTA Meeting of the year, 6pm
May 13 - Steele Dines Out at Sweet Cow on Pearl Street
May 14 - Steelettos Happy Hour at Blackbird, 5-8p
May 17 - Spring Dig it Day @ The Steele Garden, 9am-12pm
May 19 - Retail Event at Wish Gifts on Gaylord St, 6-8pm
May 29 - Last Day of School & 5th Grade Continuation |
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Dear Steele Families,
Colorado schools receive funding based on the number of students enrolled, every student matters to our budget and our ability to serve your family well. When enrollment is uncertain, we face difficult decisions about staffing and programs that directly impact the quality of education we can provide.
You asked how you can support Steele. Here's one of the most powerful and easiest ways: complete early bird registration.
When families register early, we gain critical clarity about our returning student numbers. This allows us to:
Plan with confidence — We can make staffing and budget decisions that protect the programs and teachers your students need
Open seats for others — We can offer spots to families on our waitlist who are eager to join our community
Strengthen our school — Accurate enrollment projections help us maintain the resources and stability that make Steele special
Early bird registration takes just minutes and creates real impact for our entire school community. By registering now, you're not just securing your child's spot—you're helping us build a stronger year for everyone.
Early bird registration opens on May 4th and closes on May 22nd. Here are directions for how to complete your registration.
Check out this week’s Caught in the Act Winners
Have a great weekend!
Marti
Marti_Rosenberg@dpsk12.net
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Saturday May 9th, 10am - 3pm |
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This is Steele’s second biggest PTA fundraiser of the year, and we urgently need volunteers to make it a success. We encourage all families to get involved:
Act now:
Sell tickets: The Wash Park Home Tour flyer came home in your child’s backpack—use this copy if you need a replacement. We’re asking each family to sell 6 tickets or make a donation. The top class wins a party + extra recess! (Quick note: On Zeffy, the 17% “donation” at checkout is optional—feel free to set it to $0.)
Volunteer: We still need ~70 volunteers, especially house monitors. Short shifts available. 5th graders and older students are welcome.
Plant Your Support! Visit our Garden Sale at the Street Fair to pick up everything you need for a thriving Colorado garden. From summer veggies to pollinator-friendly flowers. Or volunteer to help sell plants here!
If you can give even a couple of hours, please sign up today!
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Volunteer: Sign up to help make this event a success! The WPHT still needs approximately 75 volunteers, especially for house monitor roles. Both morning and afternoon shifts are available, so it won’t take up your entire day. Responsible 5th graders, as well as middle and high school students, are also encouraged to volunteer. Please consider signing up today! We know the weekend is busy, we have lots of stuff going on too. But if you can commit to a couple of hours, we know the event will be a success. Plus, you get to wear this vest:
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THANK YOU to our Wash Park Home Tour Pop Top & Tudor Sponsors |
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Is your refrigerator running? |
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Thats great! Ours isn't!
Our staff fridge is on its very last leg. Do any Steele families have an old refrigerator they would like to donate for our teacher's lounge? Please email Andra with any information.
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Teacher Appreciation Week |
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The PTA Hospitality Committee has a wonderful week planned to celebrate all of our teachers:
Monday: Jimmy Johns Sandwiches with chips and drinks
Tuesday: Lunch from Lazo Empanadas
Wednesday: Postinos
Thursday: Scoops ice cream cart
Friday: Mama Riki's breakfast burritos
In addition, if your student would like to show their teacher or any staff member some personal appreciation for all they’ve done this year, encourage them to bring a homemade card, poem, or drawing at any time during the week. You can also reach out to your classroom parents to see if anything else has been planned to celebrate your teacher and paraprofessional. Here is the link to Steele Staff Gift Preferences.
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THE CLOCK IS TICKING to purchase a dedication ad for the yearbook! Click HERE by Friday, May 15th to celebrate your student!
FREE YEARBOOK OFFER: Yearbooks are also available for purchase at the same link through June 15th, but buy yours by May 22nd for a chance to get a refund on one yearbook. Note: offer good for a refund on 1 yearbook regardless of the number of yearbooks purchased within your order. The winner will be randomly drawn on May 25th.
SUBMIT PICTURES: Pages will be finalized shortly, so if you haven't already, submit your yearbook pictures here. We are especially short on pictures from Talent Show, Science Fair, K - 4th grade Music and Drama performances, as well as pictures of kiddos with their teachers.
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It's that time again - Merrill Spring Fling! This event is for all confirmed incoming 6th graders. We are sending emails to these families to invite them and we want to share with you to share with your community!
Please reach out with any questions and enjoy the rest of the year!
Merrill Electives
Merrill Enrichments
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Lost & Found will be collected for donation on Monday, May 4th! Please make sure to check it out for any lost items. The rack is located in the lobby next to the lunch room. |
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2026-2027 School Supplies |
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Pre-Order School Supplies by July 1st!
It's time to pre-order your school supplies for next year! The Steele PTA will be collaborating with 1st Day School Supplies again this year to help our students get the classroom and art supplies their teachers selected to use next school year.
Steele will be using this program as a fundraiser where $3 from every kit sold will go to our PTA. We have included a Donate a Kit button if families want to sponsor additional kits for families that may need one. If you find that purchasing a kit for your children is a hardship, please reach out to your teacher or Ms. Rosenberg to reserve a donated kit.
Thank you for participating in this program! Don't hesitate to reach out with questions to Christy Frerichs or Sara Bogen (christywukovits76@yahoo.com or smbogen@gmail.com).
CLICK HERE TO PRE-ORDER YOUR SUPPLIES
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National Bike & Roll to School Day 2026 |
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National Bike & Roll to School Day 2026 is on May 6th, and more than 1,000 events in 43 states have already been registered. Are you ready to roll with us? Join Steele’s Bike Bus!
"What is a Bike Bus?" A bike bus is an organized, group bicycle ride where children and adults bike to school together along a set route and schedule, acting as a safe, active alternative to a bus or carpool. Led by adults, bike buses increase safety through visibility, reduce traffic congestion, and promote physical activity and community engagement.
More information on Steele’s Bike Bus, including time and meeting place, will be coming in a future newsletter.
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Just in time for Father’s Day, pre-order your Steele branded Peter Millar Golf shirt today HERE!
$100 - payment upon receipt.
Questions contact Jim MacDonald at jimmacdonald@hotmail.com
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Spring Garden Dig It Day – Volunteers Needed! |
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We’re getting ready for our Spring Dig It Day on Sunday, May 17, 9am-Noon, and we’d love your help bringing the Steele Garden to life!
We’ll be planting vegetables and flowers, adding compost, watering, setting up trellises for vines and tomatoes, and simply getting the garden ready for the season. No experience needed — just come ready to dig in!
Stay for as long (or short) as you are able!
Sign up here
Questions? Reach out to steelecommunitygarden@gmail.com
Thank you for helping our garden grow!
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How are YOU going to show up for Steele in 2026–2027? |
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We can’t wait to see you on May 6. It’ll be open house style so come when you can!
Curious about the positions? Check them out here!
Ready to jump in and be part of the fun? Reach out to steelepresident@gmail.com and let’s chat.
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Steele Birthday Celebrations Dates
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May - Wednesday, May 27th (May & summer birthdays) |
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Monthlong Beyond the Screen Challenge |
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We hope you’ve been engaging with Beyond the Screen’s Weekly Device and Tech Challenge! Our third week’s theme is - Connection: “Using Tech to Bring Us Together!”Intention: Technology can strengthen relationships when used intentionally.
To Read: Smartphones: Assessing Readiness - Children and Screens - This article walks through developmental and behavioral considerations for giving a child a smartphone. The website also has a variety of research articles and parent “Tip Sheets.”
Activity Ideas + Conversation Starters for the Whole Family
Photo Scavenger Hunt – Take pictures of fun prompts. Talk: What was your favorite picture?
Create Something Together – Make a video, drawing, or recording. Talk: What was fun about creating instead of watching?
Shared Playlist or Project – Build something collaboratively. Talk: How can tech help us share ideas?
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On going ways to support Steele |
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Thank you to our year round supporters! |
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Do you have a business and wonder how you can get a banner up on Alameda or Marion? We're always looking for new sponsors and there are lots of price point options for you! Reach out to steelevpfundraising@gmail.com to find out more. |
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Quick Links & Helpful Information |
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To submit information to this weekly Friday newsletter, send concise and edited content to steelecommunication@gmail.com by 12 PM on the Wednesday before publication.
Vice President of Communication: Mike Moore
Press Editors: Jamie Nicolson and Laura Bushek |
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