Eagle families, if you are in need of food assistance, there are resources available to you! The local organizations below may be able to help:
•The LoVVe Project: The LoVVe Project has additional Food Market distribution days during November and December. The LoVVe Project's Food Market is located at 1650 S Birch St and begins at 8:30 a.m. Come to the food markets on November 8, November 22, December 6 and December 20.
•Tasty Food Program: Afterschool meals for children will be offered at Denver recreation centers. Visit the Tasty Food website for locations and hours of operation.
•Food Bank of the Rockies: Find a food pantry near you using their Pantry Locator tool.
•Colorado 211: This confidential and multilingual service connects people to vital resources across Colorado. Call 2-1-1, 866-760-6489 or visit 211colorado.org. Note: The hotline is open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, however, expect long wait times. To avoid waiting, use the call-back feature.
•Feeding Colorado: The collaborative effort of the 5 Feeding America food banks that serve Colorado and Wyoming to coordinate and enhance food resources, ensuring food insecure Coloradans have access to healthy, fresh foods. Visit feedingcolorado.org/find-food or email info@feedingcolorado.org.
•Hunger Free Colorado: Connects Colorado families and individuals to SNAP/food stamps, food pantries, free meal sites, WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) and other nutrition programs geared toward families, children and older adults. Call 855-855-4626 Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
⭐Monday: Crazy Sock and Hair Day
⭐Tuesday: Hat or Sombrero Day
⭐Wednesday: Spirit Day (Wear Ellis Gear!)
⭐Thursday: Game Day (Wear Yellow or Blue)
After school on Thursday, November 6, join us in cheering on our Ellis soccer players in their showdown match beginning at 3:15 p.m⚽
Read the Ellis Newsletter here: https://denverpsco.edurooms.com/engage/ellis-elementary/newsletters/ellis-elementary-newsletter-85381
Did you know Ellis Elementary has joined Instagram 💛📱? Give us a follow to stay updated on all the Eagle content. You can follow us at @ellis_eagles_dps!
4th and 5th graders can now sign up to join the Ellis soccer team! The team will begin practicing on Tuesday, September 16 from 2:40-4:20 p.m. Visit https://dps.arux.app/child-care/8/elcsports-access-plus to register your student athlete. Registration ends September 9.
Our first edition of the Ellis Newsletter is here! In case you missed it, you can check it out here: newsletter
I hope you’re enjoying a restful and fun-filled summer break!
It is our priority to keep you informed of events and happenings that impact our school. Principal Jamie Roybal will be out on leave until January 2026 due to personal matters. We fully support Principal Roybal during this time and look forward to welcoming her back in the new year. We are not able to share additional details and we ask that you respect her privacy.
In the meantime, we are excited to welcome Mr. Kurt Siebold as the interim leader. Mr. Siebold is a former DPS principal who brings a wealth of experience as an educator with a deep commitment to Ellis Elementary’s vision of inclusivity and academic rigor.
As you know, the well-being of our students is our top priority, and we will do everything possible to ensure that students, staff, and the school community continue to thrive into the upcoming school year. We appreciate your patience and ongoing support during this transitional time. We are looking forward to a strong start to the new school year!
Sincerely,
Michelle Wright
Executive Director, Elementary Network
&
Yolanda Ortega
Operational Services Director
We’re excited to invite the Ellis community to the DPS Family and Community Engagement 's Back to School events happening in August.
Attendees at these events can expect FREE backpacks, school supplies, food and shoes in addition to FUN family-friendly activities. (Please note, DPS students must be present to receive free items.)
Interested in attending one of the events? RSVP using this form.
Event Details:
Lincoln High School – August 9, 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Manual HS – August 13, 3:00 PM–7:00 PM
Evie Dennis Campus – August 16, 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
See you there!
