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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

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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

Welcome Back Letter

We are so excited for the 22-23 school year! See our welcome back letter from our principal about this school year. Welcome Back to Oakland! ¡Bienvenidas Familias de Oakland!Continue Reading

Conscious Discipline at Oakland Elementary

At Oakland Elementary, we incorporate Conscious Discipline into everything we do. Conscious Discipline is an evidence-based, trauma-informed approach. It provides behavior management strategies, social-emotional learning and classroom structures. Learn more from our Senior Team Lead, Jessie Milburn: Conciencia disciplinaria es un programa basado en la investigación y que está diseñado para ayudar a los estudiantes con traumas físicos y psicológicos…. Continue Reading

Take a Virtual School Tour of Oakland Elementary! Realicen una visita virtual de la Escuela Primaria Oakland

Take A Virtual Tour of Oakland Elementary Watch our virtual school tour video to learn more about Oakland Elementary and all that we offer! Visit classrooms, meet our teachers, and find out why Oakland Elementary is a top neighborhood school in Montbello and Green Valley Ranch…. Continue Reading