Montclair Family Newsletter

Posted February 11, 2022

Student with notebook

February 11, 2022

Our STEAM teacher, Karl Horeis, has written an article about our Montclair students and their study of nature and art. Take a look. https://www.caeaco.org/resources/RESOURCES%20PAGE/Collage/Winter%20Collage%2021-22.pdf

Important Dates

  • February 15 – 4th graders take the NAEP assessment
  • February 15 – SAC Meeting (Open to everyone), 4:30 – 6:30 – Virtual – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8185722146
  • February 16 – 3rd Grade Field Trip – Bluff Lake
  • February 21 & 22 – No School for Students

Parent Volunteers

We are seeking volunteers to help run games and activities during recess. Our recesses run from 11:10 – 1:00. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Nicole Cooper-White at 720-424-5380 or nicole_cooper-white@dpsk12.org.

Valentines day celebrations

Monday is Valentine’s day. Our theme is kindness and friendship. We do not feel that it is appropriate to talk about having boyfriends and girlfriends at our elementary school and we appreciate your support in this.

New Signage

The city will be installing no parking signs along Richtofen in the upcoming weeks to allow for a better flow of our Kiss and Go. Please be advised to avoid a ticket.

A Message from the Health Office

Hello Montclair Families,

As you may have learned this week Denver Public Schools (DPS) announced the end of the district-wide mask mandate which will go into effect on Monday, February 28th, 2022. 

DPS is still strongly recommending mask-wearing in indoor spaces, especially if you are not fully vaccinated, in crowded indoor settings or in places without good ventilation. Please continue to send your student to school with a well-fitted face mask if you would like them to wear a mask in the school building. It is OK to wear a mask. We will support you whatever decision you choose to make.

Montclair will no longer provide masks to students.

Vaccination proves to be the strongest tool to prevent individuals from getting very sick from COVID-19. Please watch this video by Denver Health’s pediatric physician, Dr. Fedrico, to learn more about where the health professionals stand with the changes in our COVID-19 policies. You can assess the video by clicking here. If you are interested in finding out more about getting your students vaccinated for COVID-19, please visit this website. COVID-19 Vaccine Information for the DPS Community.

We anticipate learning more about changes in COVID-19 protocols in the upcoming weeks and will share that information with you as soon as we have a plan for Montclair. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Montclair Health Office or any of our administrators. 

Thank you!

Health Office phone #: 720-424-5425

School Nurse: megan_blauth@dpsk12.net

Resources

Masks 

Free N-95 masks are available to everyone depending on available supplies. You do not have to be a U.S. citizen or provide any information about your immigration status to receive free masks. 

  • Get up to 5 free masks per person at these public libraries and community sites.
  • Get up to 3 masks per person at local pharmacies and grocery stores including CVS, Walgreens, and King Soopers.
  • Call 877-COVAXCO (877-268-2926) for a location near you. Representatives can help you Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. MT.

Vaccines & boosters 

People ages 5 and older can now get a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, and people 18 and older can also get the Moderna or Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine. 

The vaccine and booster are free, safe and effective. There is no charge for the office visit or co-pay to receive a vaccine.  

  • Find COVID vaccines and boosters near you on vaccine.gov or covid19.colorado.gov/vaccine/where-you-can-get-vaccinated.
  • Call 877-COVAXCO (877-268-2926) for a location near you. Representatives can help you Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. MT.
  • Make an appointment with your regular doctor.
  • Text your zip code to 438829 to find a vaccine appointment in your neighborhood.
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