NOV 18
2015

 
| NEWSLINE

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THE BIG PICTURE

DCSD is creating opportunities for students to connect with experts and address 
real-world issues. Find out how this is empowering students...and helping families save money.



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FEATURE STORIES

She had a choice: stay within her comfort zone and do the traditional teaching she has done for 18 years, or embrace a new teaching model.

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With just 40 hours jam-packed into one weekend to create a film, these Rock Canyon students won first place.

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For one night, all 80 Douglas County schools were in one place, making it easy for parents to learn about the variety of cultures, programs and instructional models offered.

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VIDEO: THE ROLE OF COUNSELORS IN SCHOOLS

Often referred to as "the heart" of a school, counselors must have an understanding of what's going on at the base level with students. This interview with Mike Sullivan, Counselor at Rock Canyon High School, highlights the many roles of our District's counselors.

  View the interview HERE

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POINTS OF PRIDE

Mountain Vista High School junior Lauren Miller published her first book, "Sailor Uncovered," at just 16-years-old.

  Read more HERE

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DCSD IN THE NEWS
PARKER LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

Math teacher Cari Corley wants her Legend High School students to be able to do more than decipher angles or solve an algebra equation.

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The focus on language is the top priority for Global Village Academies, a charter school that emphasizes cultural immersion.

Read more HERE

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK
DCSD students woke up to a surprise day off Tuesday because of weather conditions. Frontier Valley Elementary student, Savannah, pictured above, took advantage of the first major snowfall by sledding and making snow angels.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS
Please join us for a night of outreach aimed at helping parents and leaders become informed about mental health and wellness to support our community's youth.
In this session, we discuss the importance of Reinventing American Education in DCSD, as well as the methods being taught by today's educators.

December 3: World Class Outcomes
Learn about what World Class Outcomes are, and how to understand how these are reflected in your child's progress reports.

Thanksgiving Avs Game Discount
November 25
Get discount tickets to the Avs vs. the Ottawa Senators. A portion of each ticket goes back to the Douglas County Educational Foundation.

  Purchase tickets here
Kick off the holiday season with A Christmas Carol at the Denver Center. Tickets on 12/3 and 12/6 are  $35, with $5 going to the Douglas County Educational Foundation. At the checkout, use promo code DCSDFAM to receive the discount.