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FEATURE STORIES
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What a conversation with six teachers across varying school levels revealed about the implementation of DCSD's Guaranteed Viable Curriculum.
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This newly developed tool will give parents a better idea of how their child performs as a learner.
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Here are seven events featuring national speakers that you will not want to miss this year as a DCSD parent.
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Students will discuss their interests and concerns with mayors and city leaders across Douglas County.
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Substance abuse is a worldwide problem and complex issue affecting all communities. This event, geared towards parents, focuses on drugs that are common and readily available, and the warning signs to look for.
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The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!), an innovative 30-week program for seventh through twelve graders, teaches students how to create and launch their own real business with the help of local business experts and one-on-one mentors.
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POINTS OF PRIDE
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Congratulations to Mountain Vista sophomore Allie Chipman, who won the national title in the Woodbridge Cross Country Classic in California for the fastest 5K run by a sophomore. Additional congratulations to Mountain Vista's boys team, taking a strong fourth, and to the girls team rising to sixth.
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK
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Students from ThunderRidge High School participated in a Color Run on Tuesday, September 22 as a fundraiser for renovations for the school's student lounge.
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DCSD IN THE NEWS
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RACHEL'S CHALLENGE COMES TO CRESTHILL MIDDLE SCHOOL
Administrators say they're constantly trying to reinforce kindness among students and welcomed Rachel's Challenge to the school last week.
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HIGH SCHOOL CYCLISTS HIT THE TRAILS HARD
Highlands Ranch Cycling (HRC) is an organization that provides coaching, fundraising, and administrative support for high school mountain bike teams with athletes from Rock Canyon, ThunderRidge and Mountain Vista high schools.
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RENAISSANCE
SCHOOL TO SEEK CHARTER STATUS
Douglas County's Renaissance Expeditionary Learning Magnet School is hoping to expand to middle school and high school as a charter school in 2017.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
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Held at Legend High School, a free panel presentation and mental health resource fair for parents, teachers, youth workers, and anyone who is interested in helping improve the mental wellness of youth in our community. As well as listening to an inspiring panel, you'll have the opportunity to connect with mental wellness resources and experts, and have one-on-one conversations with specialists and therapists who will be volunteering their time at the event.
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Come Celebrate Rockies Baseball!
In appreciation of Douglas County School District's support
this season, the Colorado Rockies and the Douglas County
Educational Foundation would like to invite all students,
family members, employees and volunteers to come and enjoy
an exciting game at Coors Field. A portion of each ticket sold
will benefit your school to help "Fill the Gap." This is a great
opportunity to enjoy a game at Coors Field while supporting
your local community. Order tickets online at: www.rockies.com/DCSD --
Promo Code: DCSD
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