Posted October 26, 2023
The weather has been absolutely gorgeous this week so far! It has been great to be outside with students during lunch and recess. The playground is full with students playing four-square, tetherball, playing on the swings and playing football on the field. In addition to all of this, we are also going to have our Community Circle this Friday, October 27 from 7:50-8:20. Parents are also invited to join us during this time! So, what is Community Circle? This is a time where we come together as a community of learners and focus on doing our BEST. We celebrate students and read out the BEST awards, play games and celebrate our learning across the building. We host these on Zoom, so you can join from anywhere! Below are the details for how to join!
In addition to this exciting news, I have two other items that are top of mind:
1-As we are patrons of the neighborhood, please never block driveways. Twice now in two weeks we have had someone block our neighbors driveways. I know parking can be really tough at morning drop off, so as a reminder, you can always use Kiss and Go or be a couple of minutes late, but please do not block driveways. They can call and have cars towed and we don’t want that!
2-Have you heard? We are looking for a highly-qualified long term sub for our 4th grade Math classroom. With Ms. Van Sant heading out on maternity leave soon, we are looking for someone who has the heart for working with an amazing group of 4th graders and is also willing to teach Bridges Math. If you are interested, please reach out directly to Jeanna_Doung@dpsk12.net.
Jeanna Doung
Asbury Principal
Community Circle – tomorrow! See above for the link to join!
Digital Art Studios from Ms. Werner
Check out Ms. Werner’s awesome Digital Art Studios now on Asbury Learning Links that she created! It is a great art resource for students at school or at home! Click HERE.
Marketing Team Meetings
We are excited to bring back the meeting of the marketing team for Asbury. The marketing team comes together to talk about the importance of getting students to come to Asbury and getting them to stay! We did some amazing work last year with updating our tour process and promoting Asbury in a variety of ways! If you are interested in joining, please let Jeanna know!
Prospective Parent School Tours Starting
We are excited to announce that we will be starting our prospective parent school tours. If you know of anyone who has school age children that might be interested, please send along this information:
Thank you for your interest in Asbury Elementary! It is a great school. Our tour schedule is now available on our website if you would like to sign up for a tour, here is the link…
https://forms.gle/mzFWiJTDVpiHQ3Z57
Please feel free to reach out out Amber Baca in the office via email:
ABaca@dpsk12.net
or by phone:
720-424-9750
In the meantime, please follow us on social media:
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/asburyeaglesco/
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/asburyelementarydenver/
Mark Your Calendars: SchoolChoice Round 1 Dates
SchoolChoice Round 1 for the 2024-25 school year will open on Jan. 11, 2024 and close on Feb. 12, 2024. If you know of any kindergarten families or new families, they can make Asbury their home schools!
The DPS SchoolChoice application and waitlist site has changed. Families interested in coming to Asury can apply here. Families with existing Parent Portal accounts can log in using their username and password and families who do not have Parent Portal accounts will set up a new account.
Attitude of Gratitude
How often do you tell your child “say thank you” or “be grateful”? Research shows that people who experience gratitude experience more positive emotions such as love as joy and fewer negative emotions such as resentment. Improved connectedness in relationships and better physical health are some other benefits.
Simple Gratitude Every Day
Denver South High Trick or Treat Street – Monday, 10/30 (5:00-7:00 pm)
Halloween Celebrations!
We will celebrate Halloween on Tuesday, October 31
Kindness Campaign Page on Asbury Learning Links!
Click HERE to visit the new page on Asbury Learning Links to support Mr. Garrett’s Kindness Campaign. There are some great videos about Kindness and Mindfulness. Check out our Asbury Virtual Zen Den too! Stay tuned. More to come.
Please visit the Asbury Website for more information and details about enrichments offered during this session: Asbury Enrichments Schedule
South Trick or Treat Street – 10/30 (5:00-7:00 pm)
Upswell Community Recovery Class Information – 11/3
Pearl Wine Tasting Fundraising Event Information – 11/4
Enrichment Flyers
10/24 – 10/31 – Littles Wine and Spirits Fundraiser – mention Asbury
10/27 – Candidate Meet and Greet John Youngquist
10/30 – Trick or Treat Street @ South High (5-7pm)
10/31 – Halloween Celebrations (parade starts at 1:40 and will go on the sidewalk around the perimeter of the school, followed by something special, and then classroom parties)
11/3 – Upswell Gives! Event
11/4 – Pearl Wine Tasting Event
11/8-11/9 – 5th Grade Balarat
11/16 – Asbury Fun Run/Hold for Thanksgiving Meal in the Asbury Lunchroom
12/12 – Chipotle Dine out
5/17 – Field Day
5/24 – Field Day Rain Date
6/4 – Hold for 5th grade Continuation