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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

Primeros Pasos Program 

Primeros Pasos Program will participate in its first session of Spanish classes at Oakland Elementary. This program is designed to be an engaging and hands-on approach to learning Spanish through interactive games, storytelling and songs. Currently, Primeros Pasos program offers Spanish classes in elementary schools…. Continue Reading

Gifted and Talented

Dear Families at Oakland Elementary, I would like to introduce myself as the teacher/point of contact for gifted education services at Oakland Elementary. My schedule this year will be every Tuesday from 7:30 a.m – 3:30 p.m. Throughout my tenure with DPS,… Continue Reading

Welcome Back Oakland Families!

I hope you enjoyed your summer with family and friends. We are thrilled to welcome all of you back to a year filled with learning and growing. I also hope you are relaxed, recharged and ready to start a new school year…. Continue Reading

Back to School Giveaway and Resource Fair!

It’s that time of year! We are excited to kick off the 2024-25 school year with giveaways and fun!! FACE has school supplies and resources at no cost! WHEN: August 10th from 1pm-3pm WHERE: Two locations to choose from! Manual HS: 1700 E 28th Ave,… Continue Reading

Summer Food Services

Summer Food Services Meal Program Every summer, Denver Public Schools students and families have access to the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) starting in June. The SFSP is a federally-funded, state-administered program offering breakfast and lunch to all kids 18 years and younger at no charge. Adults can eat a breakfast for $3.00 and a lunch for $4.00. … Continue Reading

Continuation Ceremonies

Oakland Eagles are soaring to new heights! Come celebrate our amazing graduates at our continuation ceremonies 5th Grade May 31st, 4:30PM Kindergarten June 4th, 10:30AM ECE June 4th, 9AM… Continue Reading

March for Peace: Denver Broncos Boys & Girls Club

Oakland was personally invited to join the Denver Broncos Boys & Girls Club Annual March for Peace! Please read this letter below for more information about the event. When? June 1st, 10am. Registration starts at 9:30am. Letter of Invitation: I trust this letter finds you in good spirits…. Continue Reading

Empowerment and Resource Fair

JOIN US IN LEARNING HOW TO NAVIGATE & ACCESS COMMUNITY PARTNERS IN DENVER When: Friday, May 31st from 5:00 – 8 pm SPANISH INTERPRETATION PROVIDED! Resource Fair, Informational Sessions, Food and Childcare and more! Community partners will be available with information and resources for you and your family to learn about for the summer!… Continue Reading

Enrollment Night and Talent Show

Oakland is hosting an Enrollment Night on Thursday, May 9th from 3-5PM. Join us afterwards for the Student Talent Show from 5-6pm! We hope to see you there. What will be at Enrollment Night? SCHOOL CHOICE REGISTRATION & ENROLLMENTDISCOVERY LINK CAMP REGISTRATIONPARENT PORTAL SETUP HELPSUPPORT THE SCHOOL STOREFREE LUNCH REGISTRATIONORDER YOUR YEARBOOKPURCHASE UNIFORMSPTO SNACK TABLEMEDICAID TEAM Student Talent Show… Continue Reading

Summer Sports!

Colorado Soccer Foundation Colorado Soccer Foundation at Soccer City Aurora is offering opportunities for children to play soccer this summer. They are a MY SPARK vendor and also offer Financial Assistance for Aurora Families who feel the program pricing is outside of their budget…. Continue Reading

Health Services Available

DPS Community Hubs Denver Health Mobile Health Clinic @ Green Valley ElementaryCall the Far Northeast Community Hub to schedule an appointment at: (720)424-2961 Centro de Salud Móvil de Denver Health en Green valley Elementary. Llama a el Centro Comunitario del Extremo Noroeste para agendar una cita al : (720) 424-2961… Continue Reading

Special Olympics

Oakland Elementary is proud to be participating in two Special Olympics events this school year! Special Olympics Colorado hosts sporting events throughout the year for students with disabilities as well as their peers (Unified Partners). This is a great way to teach social skills,… Continue Reading

Engaging Immigrant and Refugee Families

Bridging the Language and Culture Gap We are sharing a free event, sponsored by Scholastic through a partnership with the office of CLDE at CDE.  Don Vu understands the challenges children face when learning a new language and culture,… Continue Reading

Empowering Black Families – Strategies for Navigating the Colorado Education System

In collaboration with Black Parent Network, FACE University is hosting a 4 part virtual series- Navigating the School District. Our goal?  To empower Black families with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complexities of the Colorado education system effectively. All DPS families &… Continue Reading