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SchoolChoice and Universal Preschool (UPK) Colorado Update / Actualización sobre EscojoMiEscuela y Preescolar Universal Colorado (UPK)

As a reminder, the first UPK Colorado application window will open on Tuesday, Jan. 17 and close Feb. 15 — please note that this window is separate from our DPS SchoolChoice window (Jan. 13-Feb. 14). We cannot emphasize enough that ECE-3 and ECE-4 families must complete both a SchoolChoice application and a UPK Colorado application…. Continue Reading

FREE After School Program Coming Soon / Programa después de la escuela GRATIS Próximamente

Attend one of our community information & registration events at Oakland to learn more! Jan. 12th @ 7:45 am, CafeteriaJan. 12th @ 2:55 pm, CafeteriaJan. 26th @ 2:55 pm, Cafeteria Scan the QR Code for more information or call (720) 423-1781 ¡Asista a uno de nuestros eventos de registro y información de la comunidad en Oakland para obtener más información!… Continue Reading

Far Northeast Community Hub: Register for Spring Classes!

The Far Northeast Community Hub is currently enrolling participants for their Spring Classes. Please call the Community Hub at (720) 424-2961 to register for any of the following classes. Spanish Language Levels I and II (virtual)ESL Level I and II evening (virtual)Citizenship in English (in person)Play and Learn in English (in person) El Centro Comunitario del Extremo Noreste actualmente está inscribiendo participantes para nuestras Clases de Primavera…. Continue Reading

Multilingual Education Districtwide Advisory Committee (MLE-DAC) on January 25th at Thomas Jefferson High School

Join us on Wednesday, January 25, for our Multilingual Education Districtwide Advisory Committee (MLE DAC) at Thomas Jefferson High School! At this session, you will receive important information and resources about: Gifted & TalentedStudent Panel Interpretation, Dinner, and Childcare will be provided!… Continue Reading

Fentanyl Awareness Night for Families

DPS Substance Use Prevention Program Presents: Fentanyl Awareness Night for Families Date: November 15, 2022 Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm Location: East High School Featuring a panel of experts who will answer questions from the community and discuss how to educate yourselves and your children about fentanyl…. Continue Reading

Multilingual Education Districtwide Advisory Committee (MLE-DAC) this Wednesday!

This Wednesday, October 26, join us for our Multilingual Education Districtwide Advisory Committee (MLE DAC) at Manual High School! At this session, you will receive important information and resources about: AssessmentsOn-Track to Graduate (OTG) Colorado Education Initiatives (CEI) Accelerated Learning Resources Interpretation,… Continue Reading

Need Help Paying Your Energy Bill? / ¿Necesita ayuda para pagar el recibo de electricidad y gas?

You may qualify to receive up to $2000 towards your past due utility payments. Please see the attached flyer for more information. Puede calificar para recibir hasta $2000 para sus pagos de servicios públicos vencidos. Por favor vea el volante adjunto para más información…. Continue Reading

Oakland Soccer Schedule 2022-2023

Here is this season’s schedule for Oakland’s soccer games for our 4th/5th grade team and our 3rd/4th grade team. Games will be held at Soccer City Aurora Address: 15960 E. Colfax Ave. Aurora, CO. 80011 We are excited to have our students playing soccer and know that the kids would love for you to come cheer them on! … Continue Reading

CO-NCERT for a Cause: Education Through Music

CO-NCERT for a Cause is an event organized by Education Through Music-Colorado to provide music education in under-resourced public schools. The headline performance by eclectic musician Calvin Arsenia will also include performances by ETM-CO students. The concert takes place at the beautiful Space Gallery in Denver…. Continue Reading

Virtual Multilingual Education DAC Meeting for ELA Families Sept. 28

Please join DPS for a virtual Multilingual Education Districtwide Advisory Committee (MLE DAC) meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 28 from 5-6:30 p.m. At this session, you will receive important information and resources about:  Multilingual Education Programs & DPS Newcomer CentersParent’s Rights &… Continue Reading

Reminder: Free and Reduced Lunch Application!

Please make sure to fill out the Free and Reduced Lunch application! APPLICATION HERE This helps our school receive extra funding the more families we have sign up. Thank you Oakland Family! ¡Asegúrese de completar la solicitud de almuerzo gratis o reducido!… Continue Reading

March Newsletter

Check out our new Oakland newsletter! Continue Reading

Oakland Elementary Art Educator Published in Art Education Journal

Our very own Art Educator, Ms. Constance was recently published in the Art Education Journal for her work on creating equitable and inclusive art education instruction. In the article, Reimagining Art Education: Moving Toward Culturally Sustaining Pedagogies in the Arts With Funds of Knowledge and Lived Experiences,… Continue Reading

I Am Somebody at Oakland Elementary

At Oakland, all of our students know- they are somebody!… Continue Reading

Check Out Our New Website!

We’re pleased to have a new website to more easily share news and information about our school and students. As with all things new, we know there may be an adjustment period and we appreciate your feedback. Please let us know what you think,… Continue Reading

September Golden Eagle

21-22 School Year: September Golden Eagle winners for the value of Patience!… Continue Reading