Asbury Thursday Folders – April 17, 2025

Posted April 17, 2025

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Principal Message:

Dear Asbury Community, 

As you know, we have exciting news- construction on our air conditioning project will start this summer! Though this is VERY exciting, this will come with some impacts, including Asbury becoming a construction zone starting June 5, 2025. Asbury, the building, and much of the blacktop will be fenced off. Construction will start June 5 and go through August 11. The construction company has promised that though they have a lot of work to do, that they will be finished with this phase by the time teachers come back to the building on August 12. 

This summer, the construction company is working to update the electrical and HVAC in every room, so most staff will be asked to pack up a portion of their room and others will be asked to pack up their room fully. 

Though we will not have access to the building, as Asbury will be a construction site, the playground and field will still be open, so playdates can still occur at Asbury. The parking lot will be partially used by the construction company, but other spots will be open for use.  They did also indicate that they may have to close down Marion Street for construction, though they are not entirely sure that they will need to do this.

I am sorry for any inconvenience that this may cause. Please reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns! 

In Partnership,

Jeanna Doung  

Principal


What’s top of Mind?

Save the Date – Asbury’s 100 Year Celebration – Friday, September 5, 2025

Here’s a link to share your Asbury Story.  Please fill this out!!  Anyone who is affiliated with Asbury.  Please share the word on the save the date and also share the link to this too.

End of Year BESS Surveys are Open

  • What is the DPS social emotional screener? Please view this FAQ document to learn more about the BESS and universal screening in DPS this year.
  • Be sure to fill out the end of year BESS Survey as a parent/guardian as soon as possible.  The data really helps us support your students here at Asbury.
  • BESS Parent link: https://review360connect.com/Prod/DenverPublicSchools/Parent

Progress Reports

Teachers will start sending home monthly progress reports home starting in May for both Math and Literacy. Be on the lookout for these reports. During the second week of the month, teachers will send these reports home, so be on the lookout! 

CMAS Information

CMAS testing has  been completed with the exception of any make ups that we need to finish next week.  We will be flipping back to a normal specials schedule (3, 4, 5 in the morning and K, 1, 2 in the afternoons) starting on Monday, 4/21.  Thanks to everyone who supported this testing process and a shout out to the kids for working so hard.  We celebrated today with ice cream sandwiches and some time outside for all of the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students.

Green Eagles Update:

Join Us for Park Volunteer Day – Our School’s Earth Day Volunteer Opportunity!

Saturday, May 3rd | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Meet at the playground

The Green Eagles would love to celebrate Earth Month with a special volunteer opportunity in our community! Come help us mulch trees and tidy up Harvard Gulch park. Whether you stay the whole time or just for a bit, every helping hand makes a difference.

This is a great chance to give back to our community that does so much for us, connect with others, and show some love to our local green spaces. All are welcome!

Please sign up in advance Registration Link

Bring your own gloves and a water bottle—supplies will be provided.

Let’s come together to make our Earth (and our community!) a little greener.

Art Newsletter from Ms. Werner

Want to shout out your teachers?  Last chance to submit it tomorrow 4/19

  • Here’s a student opportunity for them to give a shout out to their teachers for the upcoming Teacher Appreciation week in May.
  • Pull up this Google Form for your students to fill out for a teacher or teachers at Asbury!

Technology Announcement – The last day for checking out a hotspot this school year will be Friday, May 9, 2025.  Please reach out to Amy_Ravel@dpsk12.net if you would like to have a hotspot over the summer.


What’s Still Relevant? 

CSC Bios for 25/26 

Please check out the list of CSC Bios for the 25/26 school year. Please check out our potential CSC members, read their bios and if you have any questions,  please reach out to Jeanna Doung.

DPS STEAM Expo – Saturday, May 3 (9:00-3:00) – Information Flyer

  • @CSU Spur (4777 National Western Drive, Denver, CO 80216)
  • This is going to be a really cool FREE opportunity for all kids to explore all things STEAM!
  • Watch this video from last year to learn more – DPS STEAM Expo (2024).
  • No registration necessary unless you want to get involved in specific things – See HERE (Click on DPS Students in this link).
  • Just save the date and plan to show up. It will be so cool. Prizes will be given out throughout the event!
  • If you have any questions, please reach out to Amy_Ravel@dpsk12..net

What’s going on with PTSO?

  • Spring Wing is two weeks away! Join Asbury parents and staff on Friday, May 2 for an evening of Caddy Shack-style revelry, with food, drinks, live music, games, and a silent auction featuring some truly amazing items. It’s everyone’s favorite, adults-only event! Costumes encouraged, but not required!
    • Buy your tickets to Spring Wing today!
    • The auction is officially LIVE! Start bidding TODAY on items from Mister Oso, Denver Biscuit Co., Mia Sorensen Esthetics, Pindustry, Blank Barbers, Compass Fitness, Firewood Acupuncture, Denver Beer Co., Jelly Cafe, mountain condo retreats, discounts on enrichments, the coveted Asbury Parking Spot, a really enormous bottle of wine, and SO MUCH MORE! Place your bids today; final bidding will take place at Spring Wing!
    • You can also secure your spot on all of the amazing Experiences being offered this year! There’s Bikes and Brews, an Ice Cream Social, Yoga in the Yard, Grass Volleyball and Drinks, a Self Care Social, a Taco Truck Party, and LOTS more. Grab your spot on any and all of the Experiences today; all remaining spots will be open to anyone at Spring Wing!
    • We need your help to make Spring Wing a success! Please sign up here to help set up, clean up, check in guests, guide a game, or monitor the popcorn machine!
  • Community Ticketing Event: Join your fellow Asburians to watch the DU Men’s Lacrosse team take on Providence Saturday, April 19th at 3:00 p.m. A portion of all ticket sales go back to Asbury; tickets can be purchased here. Then grab a bite with us post-game at Denver Beer Co.!
  • Yearning for a living room refresh? A dining room glow-up? A bedroom facelift? American Furniture Warehouse will help your home AND your school at its Store Rally for Asbury!
    • Shop at AFW from Friday, May 2 to Sunday, May 11 to help maximize our annual donation from the store!
    • Mention Asbury or provide our school code – ASBE04 – at checkout to make your purchase count.
    • Purchases made during the Store Rally will earn you a chance to win a $500 gift card!  
    • All details are included in the flyer HERE.

What’s going on with Enrichments?

Please visit the Asbury Website for more information and details about enrichments offered during this session: Asbury Enrichments Schedule (update in progress) 


Enrichment Flyers


Community Flyers


Upcoming Dates

  • 4/18 – No school for students- DPS Release Day
  • 4/19 – Community Ticketing Event: DU Men’s Lacrosse vs Providence (3:00)
  • 4/22 – 4/23 (Altenburger’s Homeroom) and 4/23 – 4/24 (Baker’s Homeroom) – 5th Grade Balarat 
  • 4/29 – WOW Show/Dish a Story/Green Eagles Clothing Swap (3:30-6:30) 
  • 4/30 – Rockies Game – 5th Grade
  • 5/2 – Spring Wing! 
  • 5/3 – DPS STEAM Expo (9:00-3:00) @CSU Spur – Information Flyer
  • 5/7- Please save the date for Student Led Conferences this evening!
  • 5/9 – No school for students- Asbury Release Day
  • 5/13 – Sexy Pizza Dine Out
  • 5/16 – Field Day
  • 5/23 – Rain Date for Field Day
  • 5/26 – No school for students and staff- Holiday
  • 6/2 – 5th Grade Continuation
  • 6/2 – Dine Out – Illegal Pete’s (code FUNDRAISE25)
  • 6/3 – Half Day for students- last day of school