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Holiday Lunch Celebration

Celebrate the holiday season with us at our annual Holiday Lunch! We’re excited to bring our community together for good food, festive spirit, and connection. Ticket Information: Adults: $7 Non-Oakland Students: $5 Oakland Students: FREE Tickets are available for purchase in the main office and are first come,… Continue Reading

Coffee with the Principal!

Coffee with the Principals will be the third Thursday of every month, from 7:45-8:30am. There will be light refreshments available.  RSVP by filling out this form or calling 720-424-5070. Topics to discuss on November 21st: Attendance Dismissal Importance of Routines at Home CMAS Performance… Continue Reading

Canvas and Cocoa!

Come enjoy a cozy evening of painting, hot cocoa, and cookies at our Canvas & Cocoa event! Join Ms. Constance and create a beautiful fall masterpiece together with your family. Here are the details: Event Dates: Tuesday, November 19th or Thursday,… Continue Reading

School Picture Retake Day – Wednesday, November 13th! 📸

Dear Parents and Guardians, We want to remind you that School Picture Retake Day is scheduled for Wednesday, November 13th! This is a great opportunity for students who missed the original picture day or would like to have their photos retaken…. Continue Reading

National Principals Month Video

DPS is wrapping up #NationalPrincipalsMonth with a special visit to Oakland Elementary! Dara—a very curious 5th grade student—asked Principal Quiroga-Beck all her burning questions. From dreams of a real eagle mascot to discovering hidden candy, this heartwarming interview brought plenty of laughs and memorable moments…. Continue Reading

Jump Rope Club

Join the Oakland Jump Rope Club! Details: First Friday of every month 7:15 – 7:35AM on the Oakland Playground We have the ropes – you wear the proper shoes! Dates: 10/4, 11/1, 12/6, 1/10, 2/7, 3/7, 4/4, 5/2… Continue Reading

October Newsletter

Dear Oakland Families, Read our latest newsletter to stay updated with important information, upcoming events and student opportunities. We appreciate your unwavering support in our school! Check out our October Newsletter Here!Continue Reading

Fall Festivities!

Book-O-Ween We will have the Book-O-Ween parade on Thursday, October 31st from 1:15 – 2:50pm. Students will come with their costume and have their classroom party from 2:00 – 2:30. No weapons, blood, or masks are allowed. Families welcome to attend!… Continue Reading

Your Voice/Tu Voz

Dear Oakland Families,  The DPS “Your Voice/Tu Voz” Family Survey is open now through Friday, Nov. 1. This survey focuses on measuring outcomes across the district and its learnings directly impact students and families.  Families can access the survey link here…. Continue Reading

Parent-Teacher Conferences Next Week!

Parents and guardians, it’s that time of year! We are excited to announce that Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held next week on Wednesday, October 9th, and Friday, October 11th from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This is a great opportunity for you to meet with your child’s teachers,… Continue Reading

Free Reduced Lunch

Dear Oakland Families, Please fill out the application for Free Reduced Lunch (FRL), even if you think you don’t qualify! Visit https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application to complete the short form. By doing this, you are helping Oakland get more funds for our amazing students!… Continue Reading

Picture Day is Coming!

How it works: Pre-order today on mylifetouch.com using your Student ID or Picture Day ID: CWT6PQTVE Students are photographed on Picture Day Orders will be sent home with your student after. Questions? Contact our Help Center at lifetouch.com/support-us…. Continue Reading

Meet your Mental Health Team!

Hola, My name is Flor Suarez and I am a bilingual school psychologist who is assigned full time at Oakland Elem. I have been in DPS since 2003 and this is my third year here at Oakland. I primarily work with the students in the MIA classrooms and Model 1…. Continue Reading

SustainED Garden Program

Oakland’s school garden is blooming! Partnered with SustainEd Farms, a local nonprofit, Oakland has transformed its school garden into a thriving space for learning, sustainability, and community engagement. SustainEd Farms, known for its mission to grow food, knowledge,… Continue Reading

Black Student Success at Oakland

At Oakland, we are committed to creating an inclusive and empowering environment for all students. Gabriela, our Principal, has been a key leader in advancing the Black Student Success Program, a vital initiative focused on ensuring that Black students not only succeed academically but also thrive personally within our school community…. Continue Reading

Climate Champions Grant Program

Dear Oakland Families,  The DPS Sustainability Team is excited to encourage applications to the Climate Champions Grant Program! The program provides funding for student-led climate action projects at the school level. This program also provides students the opportunity to solve real-world challenges within their community,… Continue Reading

Enrichment Newsletter

Enrichment Newsletter by CYNTHIA AGUILAR Our students attend 3 enrichment classes. They have Art with Ms. Constance, Music with Mr. John, and PE with Ms. Cynthia. We look forward to sharing a little of what we are focusing on in our classrooms and also any upcoming enrichment events and resources!… Continue Reading

Black Excellence Summit

Join Us at the First Denver Public Schools’ Black Excellence Summit! We are excited to announce the 1st Denver Public Schools’ Black Excellence Summit, a groundbreaking event dedicated to celebrating and advancing Black Excellence within our community. This summit will be held on September 14,… Continue Reading

Soccer After School

Looking for Coaches We are currently looking for two people to coach our soccer teams this fall. There will be a 3/4 team and a 4/5 team, depending on the amount of students we get to sign up. There is also a stipend associated with the job,… Continue Reading