No School- Labor Day - Sep. 5 Picture Day- Sep. 18 No School- Staff Professional Development- Sep. 28 Wish for Wheels (2nd Grade ONLY)- Sep. 15 Fall Carnival- Oct. 29 No School- Staff Professional Development - Oct. 30 |
Welcome to Barnum Elementary! We are so glad you’re a part of our amazing community! As you read through our Student/Parent Handbook, we encourage you to reach out to our principal or your child’s teacher with any questions. We are glad you came! |
We have free breakfast for students available in their classrooms from 7:40 - 8:00.
It is important to arrive on time in order for students to be able to eat breakfast ALL students also have free lunch; make sure the application is filled out 10:30-10:50 - 4th Grade
10:30-10:50 - Ms. Molly 10:55-11:15 - 5th Grade 10:55-11:15 - Ms. Charito
11:15-11:35 - 2nd Grade 10:55-11:15 - Ms. Charito 11:40-12:00 - 3rd Grade
12:00-12:20 - Kinder 12:25-12:45 1st Grade 11:15-11:35 - Ms. Laura Parents can have lunch with their child on Fridays ONLY. Sign up in the office. |
Our annual Fall Carnival this year will be on October 29th! We will be doing a candy drive for the event. More details coming soon! |
For the safety of the school community, All Visitors are required to go into the building through the main entrance and stop at the main office to get a visitors pass. In accordance with DPS policy, dogs are not allowed on school property. Students may only be dismissed to adults who are listed in Infinite Campus. If in doubt we will check in the office to ensure student safety. |
If you need support securing food…
City and County of Denver: Visit their website to find food assistance across the city.
Tasty Food Program: After school meals for children will be offered at Denver recreation centers. Visit the Tasty Food website for locations and hours of operation.
Food Bank of the Rockies: Find a food pantry near you using their Pantry Locator tool.
Colorado 211: This confidential and multilingual service connects people to vital resources across Colorado. Call 2-1-1, 866-760-6489 or visit 211colorado.org. Note: The hotline is open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, however, expect long wait times. To avoid waiting, use the call-back feature.
Feeding Colorado: The collaborative effort of the 5 Feeding America food banks that serve Colorado and Wyoming to coordinate and enhance food resources, ensuring food insecure Coloradans have access to healthy, fresh foods. Visit feedingcolorado.org/find-food or email info@feedingcolorado.org.
Hunger Free Colorado: Connects Colorado families and individuals to SNAP/food stamps, food pantries, free meal sites, WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) and other nutrition programs geared toward families, children and older adults. Call 855-855-4626 Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Struggle of Love offers a food pantry every day Monday through Friday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Address: 12005 E 45th Ave, Denver, CO 80239
FACE Community Hub offers support at John H. Amesse Elementary School.
The City and County of Denver’s Department of Human Services (DHS) will continue processing SNAP applications and renewals to make sure benefits are processed in a timely fashion as soon as the government shutdown ends. SNAP beneficiaries will receive SNAP benefits retroactively once the government reopens. DHS strongly encourages families to continue submitting SNAP paperwork in the meantime.
If you would like to support local efforts…
Denver Public Schools Foundation: Support the DPS community by donating to the DPS Foundation Food Security Fund.
City and County of Denver: Visit their website to learn more about donating food, money and/or time.
Denver Recreation Center Drop-off Locations: Non-perishable food items can be dropped off at any Denver rec center. Visit the City and County of Denver website to learn more.
Denver Animal Shelter: Donate pet food to the Denver Animal Shelter located at 1241 W. Bayaud Ave. or through their Amazon wishlist.
10 Ways to Support Your Community Now:This slide deck from the City and County of Denver provides resources, suggestions and ideas on how to take immediate action in your community.
|
|
|
|
|
