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ScoopToo.com Mentioned in 5280 Magazine!
Posted on 02. Sep, 2010 by JM.
We’ve shouted it from the rooftops already but felt we should post it to the blog as well. ScoopToo.com and the reason for our existence was mentioned in the feature article written by the fabulous Luc Hatlestad, Senior Editor for 5280 Magazine. The article entitled Primary Colors discusses the growing demand for quality education [...]
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Our Journey to Kindergarten: An Essay by Jennifer Holladay
Posted on 01. Sep, 2010 by JM.
It has been our discovery here at ScoopToo.com that we are not alone – that YOU are not alone. The dark little secrets that we harbor about what-to-do-about-finding-the-right-school-for Johnny or Susie are, more often than not, running through the heads of the majority of parents of 4 year olds out there. Quite possibly the ambitious [...]
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WELCOME TO SCOOPTOO
Posted on 01. Sep, 2010 by KB.
Our blog’s purpose is to help parents navigate the Kindergarten and elementary school phase of their children’s education. In Colorado, we are given the opportunity of “choice” in our search. This program gives parents many options when it comes to choosing a school for their child outside of their neighborhood school. The process can become [...]
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An Introduction To The New Principal of Stapleton 3
Posted on 31. Aug, 2010 by KB.
Our friend Liz Easterly, who writes a cool blog about life in Stapleton, is featuring a new series on her blog regarding schools/education in Stapleton. She has a guest blogger, Marissa Ferrari, the Marketing Coordinator for DPS and also a good friend of ours who will contribute to the series. Marissa’s first interview is with [...]
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Back to School Denver 2010!
Posted on 23. Aug, 2010 by JM.
It comes around so quickly but never soon enough, right? When it is hot we want cold. When it is dry we want rain. When we want summer vacation, we want our kids BACK IN SCHOOL. The grass is always greener on the other side, isn’t it? So now we want them back in school [...]
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Screening of THE LOTTERY June 8th
Posted on 01. Jun, 2010 by KB.
Be sure to come see the highly anticipated film documentary, The Lottery (see media kit here: LOTTERYPressPacket_021710 ), next Tuesday, June 8th at Harkins Northfield Theater. The documentary features four families from the Bronx and Harlem who are hoping to win “the lottery,” obtaining a spot for their child in the Harlem Success Academy (a charter [...]
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Invitation: New Stapleton School Celebration
Posted on 01. Jun, 2010 by JM.
Celebrate the Construction of a New ECE-8 Campus in Stapleton You are cordially invited to attend a ceremony and reception to celebrate the start of construction on the new school, opening August, 2011. Join your neighbors, community members, DPS leaders and generous supporters for this momentous occasion. Tuesday, June 8, 2010 9:30 – 10:30am 3480 North [...]
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Summer Camps 2010
Posted on 19. May, 2010 by KB.
It’s hard to believe that the end of the school year is right around the corner. Is everyone trying to firm up summer plans? How many of you have children signed up for summer day camp(s)? It’s amazing just how many camps there are available today. When talking with friends and acquaintances, everyone seems to [...]
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Be Sure To Vote For Bill Robert’s “Extraordinary” 4th Grade Classroom
Posted on 17. May, 2010 by KB.
The William Roberts School (aka Bill Roberts) in Denver is one of four finalists competing in the “Why My Classroom is Extraordinary” contest put on by NBC’s The Today Show. The winning classroom wins a trip to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort. Please be sure to click here to vote [...]
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Colorado’s Controversial Teacher-Reform Bill
Posted on 12. May, 2010 by KB.
Although many teachers are opposed to Senate Bill 191 (a bill that would change how teachers earn and keep tenure in Colorado), lawmakers have voted in favor of it (rumor has it, the Governor will sign it soon). When the Governor signs the bill, will this put Colorado in a better place to receive millions [...]
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