Main Office Line: (720) 424-3720
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Attendance Line: (720) 424-3725 |
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TODAY - Bike & Roll to School Day
TODAY - Friday FUNday w/ HIPPops, Preorder order here to skip the line (Truck 1)
TODAY - Pie in the Face with Auction Winners and Mr. Ganab, Mr. Trevor, Mr. Schmid, and Coach Welch
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
May 12 - Last PTA Meeting of the year, 6pm @ Reiver’s Bar & Grill
May 13 - Steele Dines Out at Sweet Cow on Pearl Street
May 14 - THURSDAY FUNday with Denver POPS!
May 14 - Steelettos Happy Hour at Blackbird, 5-8p
May 15 - Field Day!
May 17 - Spring Dig it Day @ The Steele Garden, 9am-12pm
May 19 - Retail Event at Wish Gifts on Gaylord St, 6-8pm
May 25 - No School, Memorial Day
May 27 - May & Summer Birthday Celebrations
May 28 - Steele Community Circle, 8:15a
May 29 - Last Day of School & 5th Grade Continuation |
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Dear Steele Families,
Thank you for your patience as we finalized the Steele calendar for the 2026-27 school year. The district requires approval for any additional professional development days we request. This year, certain dates were unavailable for scheduling—specifically, schools were unable to select planning dates near fall conferences. As a result, there will be no fall break this year.
Here is the calendar. The Steele only non student contact days are:
Tuesday, September 22nd
Tuesday, January 5th
Thursday, February 25th
Monday, April 5th
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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Wash Park Home Tour is tomorrow!!! And the weather looks perfect.
Saturday May 9th, 10am - 3pm
Homes:
393 S High St
350 S Race St
477 S Vine St
536 S Vine St
568 S Vine St
Street Fair: 500 Block of S. Vine St
Local Artisans, Vendors, & Sponsors
Food Trucks: Lazo Empanada, Berlinger Haus, A Bit Twisted BrewPub Tacos, Denver Pops, Sweet Cow
Arts & Craft Activities Balloon Artist Bounce Obstacle Course
Water Station (Please bring your reusable water bottle/cup!)
This is Steele’s second biggest PTA fundraiser of the year and we encourage all families to get involved! If your plans have changed, come VOLUNTEER - 5th graders and older students are welcome.
Or just come to the Street Fair and shop for mom & grandma, get some lunch, buy some plants, and have the kids jump on the bounce house!
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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 Bungalow & Denver Square Sponsors |
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The Steele Mentor program came about a few years ago as a way to welcome new 1st-5th grade families to Steele. While Kinder families have a more established on-boarding process with all families going through a similar experience, there was a gap for families with older students. We are recruiting current families to be Steele Mentors for the 2026/27 school year!
“What does a Steele Mentor do,” you ask? In addition to sharing your energy and enthusiasm, we simply ask that you:
- be a welcoming, friendly face to a family that is transitioning into Steele
- be a resource for any questions they might have about your experience at Steele
Our goal is for Steele to be an inclusive community where all families feel welcome - let's help ease the transition for our new Steele families in the Fall! If you have any questions, email us at steelementors@gmail.com. If you are ready to volunteer to be a Steele Mentor, fill out this form, and we’ll reach out to you with additional information.
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Today after school, plan to stick around for a popsicle for HIPPops! You can preorder (select Truck 1) to skip the line. Then head over to the playground by the bleachers to cheer on the Fall Steele Auction winners as they “give” Mr. Ganab, Mr. Trevor, Mr. Schmid, and Coach Welch their pies! |
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Teacher Appreciation Week |
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Our teachers have definitely been feeling the love this week! If your student hasn’t already, there’s still time to bring in a homemade card or drawing today to show their appreciation. The scheduled lunch from Postino’s on Wednesday has been rescheduled for Monday. And just in case, here are the Steele Staff Gift Preferences. |
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Yearbook Corner
THE CLOCK IS TICKING to purchase a dedication ad for the yearbook! Click HERE by Friday, May 15 to celebrate your student!
FREE YEARBOOK OFFER: Yearbooks are also available for purchase at the same link through June 15. Buy yours by May 22 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 25.
SUBMIT PICTURES: Pages will be finalized shortly, so if you haven't already, submit your yearbook pictures here. We are short on pictures from Talent Show, Science Fair, K - 4th grade Music and Drama performances, as well as pictures of kiddos with their teachers.
Email harukafushimi@gmail.com if you have any questions.
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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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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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Does your company have a corporate match program? |
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Double your impact! Many companies offer corporate matching programs that can multiply your donation to the PTA at no extra cost to you. A quick search with your employer’s HR department or benefits portal could turn your contribution into twice the support for our students, teachers, and school programs. Thank you for helping us make the most of every dollar! |
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How are YOU going to show up for Steele in 2026–2027? |
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We had a great turnout at Campus Lounge! Thanks for those that braved the snow and came out! There’s still plenty of opportunities to get involved. Check out available positions here and email steelepresident@gmail.com if you’re ready to jump in and be a part of the fun!
Join us for the final PTA meeting of the year at Reiver’s Bar & Grill on Tuesday, May 12 @ 6:00p. Come vote on our incoming Executive Board and enjoy appetizers and drinks on us as a thank you for everything you’ve done for the Steele community this year. Volunteers, this celebration is for you—and kids are welcome too!
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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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This is the LAST WEEK of the Beyond the Screen’s Weekly Device and Tech Challenge!
This week is about Balance and “Finding Time for Everything That Matters”
Intention: Balance means making space for play, rest, creativity, movement, and connection.
Read: Check out this Parents And Families section of Letgrow.org, an organization committed to helping kids have opportunities for play and independence-building experiences.
Activity Ideas + Conversation Starters for the Whole Family Independence Opportunity – Allow your child to do one thing out in the world that you usually do. For instance, at the grocery store, let them pay or find items on the list. Or, let them order food for the family at your next meal out.
Talk: What did you think of that experience?
Screen Time Swap – Replace one screen session with another activity.
Talk: How did it feel to do something different?
Organize a Play Date - Consider a “Tin Can” phone that allows you to connect with other Tin Can users for free! Organize a “Tin Can” community within your child’s class or friend group to encourage them to call each other to organize time to play!
Want an opportunity for your kids to connect with other Steele students this Summer? Sign up here to learn more about Summer Play Dates from Beyond the Screen!
Speak Up! The DPS Board of Education is conducting a survey to understand the community's current sentiment to ensure upcoming communications about a new DPS device policy clearly address concerns and questions. Fill out the DPS Device Sentiment Survey. It will be open Friday, May 1 through 5 p.m. on Friday, May 15. The questions take 5-7 minutes to answer and all responses are confidential.
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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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