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As much as Parkwood Homes is known for its classic East Coast home designs, they are better known for the pretentious naming of their homes and collections. From the homes in their exclusive Nantucket Close, to their list of models including the Easton, the Chestertown, the Annapolis, the St. Michaels, and the Cape May among many others, Parkwood does its best to make sure only the best become owners of Parkwoods. “We are trying to attract an upper-class buyer,” says Parkwood Spokesperson Brittni Fitzpatrick. “We hope that we can essentially name people out of our homes before having to price them out. So far, we think our system has worked very well.” [Read more…] about Parkwood Homes to Hold Black Tie Event to Introduce Townhomes for Rich White People

Denver Public Schools are not always the first to admit they made a mistake. In recent years, DPS has added an extra “travel day” so that when people schedule vacations around DPS breaks, they can have an extra day for a flight or long drive if necessary. “The extra travel day was a great idea because it can save people some money on flights if they come back Monday instead,” said DPS spokesperson Stacy Hetland. “Where we made a mistake was not adding another day. So, we are changing that for next year.” Hetland says that next year, DPS will add another day off which will be considered a “rest day.” “Everyone is using that travel day these days. So, going right back into school is tough. Now, there will be one more day so that people can decompress from their vacations.” [Read more…] about DPS to Add Extra “Rest Day” to All 2014-15 Breaks

The home business owner is a big part of Stapleton. From realtors, architects, lawyers, sports programs, and technology companies, Stapleton has a tremendous number of small businesses. One of the stresses for these business owners is simply keeping their businesses afloat. But the biggest stress is figuring out when they are going to find time to golf, go to baseball games, have early happy hours with friends, and hike. “It is really hard keeping a schedule,” says local business owner Tom Fisher. “I mean, I’ll have a golf game scheduled, and then all of the sudden, someone calls me and has baseball tickets. It can get pretty overwhelming sometimes.” [Read more…] about Stapleton Home Business Owners Enjoy Life, Hate Taxes

There is chatter from Stapleton residents every year around the fountains on the green and whether or not non-Stapleton residents should be able to enjoy them. “I think the fountains should be meant for Stapleton residents to enjoy,” said Stapleton resident Nicole Christin. “After all, it’s our money running that thing.” Christin explains that many times outsiders overrun the fountain so residents cannot enjoy relaxing in peace or even have their own kids play in them. “Almost every time we are up there, my kids don’t get a chance to play in the fountain,” says Christin. “I really don’t trust these non-Stapleton kids, who aren’t even being supervised.” [Read more…] about Stapleton MCA: Fountains on Green to Remain Open to Public

It’s no secret that when it comes to comparing Denver neighborhoods, Stapleton is the ‘king of kids.’ Stapleton has several families who have adopted kids, others who have multiples, and of course, some single child households and then many households who boast two, three, and four siblings. Everyone knows that raising kids is hard, but what type of household is the hardest? Stapleton has dozens and dozens of families with twins who believe they have it the most difficult. “It starts when they are babies,” said Stapleton resident with three year old twins Cindy McCoy. “We have to get their timing figured out with feeding, sleeping, and then taking them anywhere. It is just terribly difficult. Then, as they get older, they fight or throw fits at the same time. I love my kids, but I definitely think it would have been easier on us if we had them one to two years apart. I am so jealous of those non-twin people.” [Read more…] about Easier, Twins or Regular Siblings? Stapleton Residents Weigh In

It’s all over! Now, we need your prize choices. Thank you all for participating. First place, Christi S., chose a free Stapleton All Sports multi-sports program. Please contact us if you are in the following group. Thank you! Zach Bisek Ryan Hayes Beau Olivere Nils Satterstrom Michael M. Chris Leding Michelle Lazar Sara A. Craig Lyle Evan Fauerbach Tony Ferrufino tim brown Megan Y. johnny futbolhiro Michael Tognetti 2014 Stapletonion Bracket Challenge Prizes

• Stapleton All Sports: Free mutli-sport summer camp
• Mici: Two of the following: 16″ XL Specialty Pizza & Bottle of Italian Wine
• Happy Cakes: Build a Happy Cake, 8″ two-layer birthday cake (feeds 25)
• Chipotle: Five of the following: Dinner for four certificate
• Berkshire: Two $30 gift cards
• KevinCarlsonGolf.com: 1.5 hour golf workshop – $250 value – The winner can invite up to 5 friends.
• Wine Cellars, The Bottle Shop of Stapleton: $25 gift card
• Rocky Mountain Chili Bowl: $25 gift card
• Blue Creek: Swag bag of Eminence Skin Care products ($70 value)
• Stapleton Help Desk: Two hours of service ($250 value)
• Smart Space: $200 Smart Space Gift Certificate

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The April Front Porch has an article which analyzes the outcome of the middle school choice system. The article examines total number of students, ratio of shared boundary students to non-boundary students, gender ratios, as well as the different neighborhoods making up each school. The Stapletonion has taken a deeper look to understand the numbers behind the numbers.

• There are roughly 250 middle school aged kids currently in Stapleton, with that number expected to grow dramatically in the coming years. That’s right. Shit just got real.
• There will be almost twice as many girls attending Bill Roberts than boys. I am sure this won’t cause any drama during school dance time, right? (*Note to McAuliffe boys: Start talking to the Roberts girls now. It will be much easier to date them than the unfavorable 52% boys to 48% girls ratio you are dealing with at your school).
• 91 Stapleton kids will be attending McAuliffe Jr. High, which will be physically located in Park Hill across Quebec St. Has DPS already made plans for a bullet-proof bus and for each Stapleton student to have their own bodyguard? If not, these things need to be considered.
• Each school will have more diversity than parents may be ready for. When most Stapleton parents asked for diversity, they thought it meant some kids from Eastbridge, some from North Central Park, others from Conservatory Green, some from Westerly Creek, etc. There may have been some disconnect when it came to the word, ‘diversity.’
• 98% of in boundary Students got their first choice. That means 2% did not. We want our children to strive for 100%, and we expect that from DPS. We can do a little better, DPS.
• What in the hell is Denver Discovery? And there is a DSST Northfield? Huh. Who knew?

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With so many inspirational stories (and a recent car commercial) dealing with successful enterprises beginning in garages, Tom and Rose Halsor decided to roll the dice and give it a shot themselves. Last fall, with little more than a can-do attitude and a desire to help those less fortunate, the resourceful couple launched a direct-giving charity out of the garage of their Stapleton residence. [Read more…] about Local Couple Launches Charitable Direct Giving Service from Garage