Kendrick Lakes Elementary PTA
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Upcoming Events

March 6th-17th
Spring Spirit Store
Open March 6th-17th. Check out the new KLES tank tops!! Perfect for the warmer months ahead. https://kendricklakesspiritwear.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
Teacher Appreciation Week May 8th-12th
Teacher Appreciation is May 8th-12th. We will be celebrating the hard work of our teachers and staff at Kendrick Lakes with daily gifts. Please help us show our appreciation by purchasing items off the Wishlist below.
  • Make sure to select KLES PTA c/o Amanda Farmer for the delivery address at checkout
  • Add your name and a personal message in the comment section and these will be posted in the staff lounge!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2C5660KMZSCQQ?ref_=wl_share

Community Events

Community Night-Chipotle in Belmar
April 19th 4pm-8pm
Dine in or order online (Promo code: 6Q8ETVX)
33% of sales go back to KLES!!
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Meeting Minutes & Supporting Documents


March Meeting Minutes Link
Financial Report and March 2023 Forecast Link
KLES Funds Request Form

KLES will be submitting the School of Excellence application by June 1st. Please take a couple minutes to fill out this survey for our PTA School of Excellence Application if you haven't already.  Surveys are also available in Spanish and Vietnamese (please email klesptavp2@gmail.com).  
If you would like any information about the School of Excellence, visit this link.  Feel free to contact klesptavp2@gmail.com with any questions relating to the application. 
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Resources for Mental Health

Take some time to view this presentation shared with the PTA
on Mental Health in Children, it includes many resource links. 

Mental Health First Aid Colorado: Teaches individuals how to identify signs of mental illness and substance abuse. This is an 8 hour training session. Click the link to sign up for a class or get more info: https://www.mhfaco.org/ 
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Suicide Prevention Trainings with Shawna Fritzler:
https://www.jcpta.org/events/suicide-prevention-trainings/

Safe 2 Tell
https://safe2tell.org/

Gun Shop Project
https://cspv.colorado.edu/what-we-do/initiatives/gun-shop-project/

Jefferson Center Mental Health First Aid Courses
https://www.jcmh.org/mhfa/

211
https://www.211.org/about-us/your-local-211

National Suicide Prevention Hotline
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
1-800-273-8255


Community Resources
Free Therapy (Jeffco Mental Health) 
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6 free therapy sessions provided to students 18 and under as well as 21 and under with an IEP. There are hundreds of appointments available every week and there is no current waitlist for telehealth and only a brief waitlist for in person services. Services are available in Spanish and English. This program has been renewed for the next two years! For more information:

https://imattercolorado.org/about.html
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Jeffco Action Center
  • Free groceries
  • Mortgage/rent assistance
  • Utility assistance
  • Bill Pay Assistance for those who have been financially impacted by COVID-19
  • Clothing bank
  • https://theactioncenter.org/get-help/ 
Benefits in Action
  • Food delivery
  • Application assistance (SNAP, disability, LEAP utility)
  • Connectedness
  • Education (Medicare, Connect for Health Colorado)
  • https://www.benefitsinaction.org/ 
Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
  • Rental assistance for those who have had financial hardship due to COVID-19 pandemic
  • https://cdola.colorado.gov/rental-mortgage-assistance 
Jeffco Housing Assistance Resources
  • https://www.jeffco.us/2679/Housing-Assistance-Resources#:~:text=Call%20the%20helpline%20at%20844%2D926%2D6632


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KLES PTA - Proud recipient of the Jeffco PTA Kyffin Award 4/27/2022
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PTA Meetings

Our next PTA meeting is Tuesday, April 18th at 6pm
In-person in the KLES library or virtually
Dinner and childcare provided (school-aged children)
Congratulations to our 2023-2025 Elected Board Members!!
President- Natalie Andersen (2nd Term)
Vice President- Cami Ryan
Recording Secretary- Sheana Haywood
Meeting will be held at the KLES library and via Zoom. Dinner and childcare provided (school-aged children only please).
Donate Anytime! 
Donations to support PTA activities can be
made anytime throughout the year. 

Thanks for your support!
Join the PTA!
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School Website
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Jeffco Connect
Infinite Campus
Jeffco Schools
SchoolCafe
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Recycle KLES!
More info: HERE


Check out KLES Staff's
Favorite Things!


​A BIG THANKS to all of our Business Partners!! 
“Business for PTA” is a special program designed to encourage business support of PTA and the children of our community. Find more information on our business partners and make​ sure to support them because they support us! 
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