Asbury Thursday Folders – May 8, 2025

Posted May 8, 2025

Thursday Folders

Principal Message:

Dear Asbury Community, 

As we balance finishing this year out and planning for next year, I wanted to take a moment and share updates about staff for the 25/26 school year. We wish everyone the best as they transition to other places or new roles!

 So what transitions are happening?

  • Elinore Van Sant: Elinore will be transitioning from teaching 4th grade math to teaching 4th grade literacy! She will remain part time and we are elated that she is staying on at Asbury! 
  • Tara Haskins: Tara is currently working full time at Asbury- she is working .5 4th grade math and .5 Mild Moderate, Special Educator. Next year, she will continue at Asbury, though she will be moving into a full time 4th grade math teaching role here! We are thrilled to have her continue at Asbury!  
  • Julie Chapman: We were given a .5 position last year, making Julie’s role a full time position for this  school year. Next year, Ms. Chapman will officially start to enjoy retired life, as she will be moving back down to .5 intervention teacher next year. 
  • Jess Kuhn: Jess will be stepping into our new K-2 MI-A Center Based Program teacher role. Jess has been our K-2 MI center teacher role at Asbury for the past few years and we are elated she is staying on at Asbury in this new role!
  • Tanya Banks: Tanya has been a Dedicated Adult Support staff for one of our students at Asbury. Tanya is stepping away from education starting next year- we wish her well! 
  • Tera Heinzerling: We want to welcome Tera- she will be stepping into our .5 Mild Moderate Special Education position. We are thrilled to have her joining the Asbury community! She comes to us from McKinley-Thatcher and has years of Tier 2 instruction!
  • Kristy Buchanan: Kristy will be stepping into our K-5 MI Center-Based Special Education teacher position. She has many years of experience and is most recently at Castro. We are so excited to welcome her
  • Marie George: Marie has been at Asbury this year as an instructional para. She will be stepping into a Dedicated Adult Support Role- we are so happy she is staying on at Asbury! 
  • Corissa Becker: Corissa will be shifting from supporting in the MI center based program to supporting in the MI-A program as a paraprofessional. We are thrilled to continue to have Corissa at Asbury!
  • Maleia Holyfield: Ms. Maleia will be shifting from a Dedicated Adult Support to an MI-A paraprofessional at Asbury. We are over the moon that she is staying with us at Asbury!
  • Darien Gouveneur-Torres: Darien is joining us from Swansea. He will be joining our MI center based staff as a paraprofessional. 
  • Amelia Armstrong: We are thrilled to have Amelia joining us as an MI-A paraprofessional! 
  • Aimee Kelly: Aimee will be joining us as a Dedicated Adult Support staff for one of our students. 
  • Betty Mick: Betty will be joining us from Schmitt as a native language paraprofessional. We are thrilled to have this opportunity to support native language for our incoming students (and our current ones as well!)

Please reach out with any questions.

In Partnership,

Jeanna Doung  

Principal

What’s top of Mind?

Field Day

Field Day is May 16. 3-5 Grades will participate in the morning from 8:15-10:30 and K-2 will participate in the afternoon from 12:05-2:15. The Opening Ceremony will start at 8:00 for K-5. Please join us for this day. We will also have our DPS Board member, Kimberlee Sia, attending our field day starting at 12:30. It looks like a beautiful 70 degree day- and we’ll have Kona Ice at school afterwards to wrap up the super fun day!

School Supply List- 2 options: 

  • You may purchase your own supplies and bring them between August 11-13 between the hours of 9-12. Here is our school supply list for 25/26.

 OR

  • Order online at https://www.edukitinc.com/schools/1654/ by June 20 for best pricing and free shipping.  The last day to order is June 11.   A confirmation will be emailed to you after your order has been placed.  Your child’s EduKit will be dropped off in your child’s classroom. Extended ordering is available June 21 – July 4 for an additional fee and will be delivered to your home shortly before school begins.

25/26 SY Calendar Update

Each year CSC drafts our school year calendar and then we send this calendar to the Central Office Schools Team. They collect all the calendars for approval and then let schools know once they are approved. We are still waiting for this approval. Once this is approved, we will send out the calendar. In the meantime, we did want to share some important dates with you:

  • First Day of School- August 18, 2025
  • Back To School Night- August 21. 2025 (5:00-6:15)
  • 100 Year Celebration- September 5, 2025 (1:30-4:00)

Early Bird Registration

​Early Bird Registration takes place May 5 – May 23 and allows for families to solidify their enrollment with school.  If you have any questions, reach out to Enrollment Services.

Looking for a Great Massage?

Check out Pura Vida Massage Therapy. Dale Wright, an amazing massage therapist, came in during Staff Appreciation Week and offered staff free massages. Check him out by calling 303-815-8390.

Friday, 5/2 BEST Video Link

Art May Newsletter

Report Cards

Report Cards will be available starting June 3 through Parent Portal. 

Your Thoughts are Crucial to our Success 

As part of CSC and SLT meetings, we reflected on our current data, potential performance challenges and potential root causes. Please take time to reflect and give your input here: https://forms.gle/djUSkd5qDBufxtu69

Message from FACE

  • Family Learning Session: Preventing the Summer Slide | Tuesday, May 13 from 4-4:30 p.m. via Zoom
    • Did you know students can lose learning during the break? Help your child stay sharp and confident all summer long with simple, fun and free ways to keep your child learning. Get access to local resources around the Denver Metro area. Complete the course at your pace and you’ll be entered into a prize giveaway! Join us for a quick Zoom walkthrough video, available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.
  • Supporting Students During Times of Uncertainty | Tuesday, May 27 from 5–5:30 p.m. Live on Zoom, Presented by Denver Children’s Advocacy Network
    • Join us for a powerful 30-minute session designed to equip parents and caregivers with tools to support students facing stress and uncertainty. Learn practical ways to help your child cope with environmental stressors, build family-wide resilience and navigate challenges while waiting for therapy or additional support.
  • Protecting Your Family from Rising Measles Cases
    • Large measles outbreaks are occurring throughout the United States, including in states bordering or close to Colorado. Measles is more than a rash. It’s a serious respiratory illness that can lead to severe complications. Measles is easily spread and can remain in the air for up to two hours and stays on surfaces, too. If one person has it, nine out of 10 people who are unprotected around them will get measles. A person can spread measles to others even before they show symptoms.

Making sure your child is protected is key to keeping your family and community safe. Find a vaccine provider near you by visiting cdphe.colorado.gov/immunizations/get-vaccinated.

What’s Still Relevant? 

  • From the office of Denver City Council Member Paul Kashmann (via Nick Petkovich):  I wanted to let you know that we have secured funding for a pedestrian refuge island at the midblock crossing directly south of Asbury Elementary. We anticipate design will happen as soon as possible so we can try and get the project constructed by the end of the year.
  • Green Eagles in the News! Denver 7 Clothing Swap Story

What’s going on with PTSO?

  • Best Spring Wing EVER! Thank you to everyone who came to the big party last Friday, and thank you to everyone who supported our school through donations and auction purchases! We have such an amazing community.
    • LAST CHANCE to secure your spot in this year’s incredible Experiences! There are openings for Yoga in the Yard on May 31, the Ice Cream Social on June 1, Endorphin Fitness Class on June 8, Bikes and Brews and Backyard Movie Night in August, and the Asbury Eagle Open golf tournament in September! Grab your spots here!
    • Auction winners: Check your inbox for your final invoice statement, and please submit your payments, if you haven’t already!
    • If you missed the window to pick up your auction winnings in the office this week, please contact asburyfunds@gmail.com to make alternate arrangements. 
  • The American Furniture Warehouse Store Rally for Asbury ends THIS SUNDAY, May 11! Get all your home furnishing needs before the end of the weekend to help maximize our annual donation from the store!
    • Mention Asbury or provide our school code – ASBE04 – at checkout to make your purchase count.
    • Make a purchase and get entered to win a $500 gift card!  
    • All details are included in the flyer HERE.
  • Sexy Pizza is doing an all-day dine-out fundraiser for Asbury NEXT Tuesday, May 13! Spread the word! 
  • Looking for ways to beat the heat and while away the long summer hours? Skate City is offering $1 admission for Asbury students all summer long, with the purchase of a $5 Skate City Summer Card!
    • Asbury receives $2 for every card sold! Have some fun AND help raise money for our school!
    • Learn more about this incredible offer 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

  • 5/13 – 5th Grade Field Trip to Merrick & Co. for Architecture PBL Presentations
  • 5/13 – Sexy Pizza Dine Out
  • 5/16 – Field Day
  • 5/19 – 1st Grade Field Trip to the Denver Zoo
  • 5/21 – 4th Grade End of Year Picnic @ Harvard Gulch (9:45-1:00)
  • 5/23 – Rain Date for Field Day
  • 5/26 – No school for students and staff- Holiday
  • 5/28 – 2nd Grade End of Year Picnic @Asbury Field (11:00-1:15)
  • 5/28 – Kinder End of Year Picnic @Asbury Field (1:15-2:20)
  • 5/30 – 5th Grade End of Year Picnic @Wash Park (all day)
  • 5/30 – 1st Grade End of Year Picnic @Harvard Gulch (9:30-12:00)
  • 6/2 – 3rd Grade End of Year Picnic @ Harvard Gulch (9:00-12:30)
  • 6/2 – 5th Grade Continuation @9:30am
  • 6/2 – Dine Out – Illegal Pete’s (code FUNDRAISE25)
  • 6/3 – Half Day for students- last day of school