OCT 8
2015

 
| NEWSLINE
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FEATURE STORIES
 
For most of us, the concept of student testing conjures dreaded memories from our childhoods; those awful pop quizzes, intensive finals and of course sitting down with number two pencils to fill in the bubbles of the state's standardized tests.

Douglas County School District's Chief Assessment and System Performance Officer says gauging student growth does not have to look like this moving forward. Read the story HERE

This year in Newsline we are exploring the District's journey to reinvent American education. Our goal has been  to share The Big Picture of why we've taken on this ambitious effort. During the month of October, we are discussing the District's new balanced assessment system, which aims to provide teachers and students with immediate and valuable feedback.

Last month, we learned why the District has boldly gone where no District has before, by creating a Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum. Click HERE to read the series.

STUDENTS AIM TO CREATE CHANGE IN ROXBOROUGH
Third-graders encouraged to take the lead in ambitious project

Empowered by DCSD's Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum, third-graders in Jessica Craig's class at Roxborough Intermediate are determined to make a difference. They have decided to start by producing a music video introducing themselves to the community.  Read this story HERE
NEW COURSE OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO CONDUCT REAL RESEARCH
Rock Canyon students seek funding for biotechnology projects

You do not need to be a graduate student at a major university to study Alzheimer's disease, allergies or the impact of mobile devices on the human brain. These are examples of research being done this year by Rock Canyon High School students.  Read this story HERE
DOUGLAS COUNTY BUILDS COMMUNITY NETWORK TO SUPPORT STUDENTS
 District meets with faith-based community to discuss suicide prevention efforts
 
A recent meeting was an excellent opportunity for DCSD to share prevention and intervention efforts, as well as building a community network to better support Douglas County children.   Read this story HERE
Some middle and high school students recently got an amazing opportunity: a chance to serve the meal they designed to hundreds of elementary students on Colorado Proud School Meal Day.   Read this story HERE


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PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Cimarron Middle School students watch as an Army National Guard Blackhawk helicopter comes in for a landing at the school to mark Red Ribbon Week. As part of the  Red Ribbon Campaign, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents are speaking to students at several DCSD schools about how drugs can negatively impact their lives. During the visit, Cimarron s tudents took a pledge to be drug free.


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DCSD IN THE NEWS
An athletic trainer by definition, treats the ailments and minor injuries of a sports team. But a trainer at Legend High School recognized something serious that could have led to the student's death in a matter of days.   Read this story HERE


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COMMUNITY EVENTS
Get lost in the twists and turns of the Corn Maze at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield! Enjoy the maze, unlimited jump pillow, a hay ride, and food vendors.  Tickets are only $8. Must print out and present the linked flyer at the Gardens. Write the name of your school on the flyer and a portion of each ticket sold will help "Fill the Gap."
'Tween Stars Live
October 17
Six of the top young actors from Disney and Nickelodeon's most popular shows are coming to Denver's National Western Complex for Tween Stars Live - an entertaining, family-friendly variety show. 10% of each ticket sold will go directly to the buyer's school of choice. Enter promotional code DOUG2015 and type the name of your school when prompted.
Colorado Avalanche vs. San Jose Sharks
November 1
Cheer on your Colorado Avalanche and raise money for your school.  Tickets are $24 (Face Value of $41-$123) with no additional taxes or fees, and each ticket includes a $4 donation to the Douglas County School of your choice to help Fill the Gap!  The top-selling schools will receive the best seat locations and other special perks (calculated on student enrollment vs. tickets sold). Order by October 26 at 10:00 AM to guarantee seating with your school and be eligible for special prizes.
CHOICE IS FOR KIDS FAIR
November 12
Want to know more about the variety of schools in DCSD? Do you want to find the right fit for your child?
DCSD is offering the "Choice Is For Kids" School Choice Fair to help parents learn about the variety of educational opportunities and programs that exist to meet the unique needs of students.  Parents will have the opportunity to meet with school and program representatives throughout the Douglas County School District, all in one place and one night.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL
December 3 & 6
Kick off the holiday season with a Christmas Classic: A Christmas Carol at the Denver Center. Tickets for the Thursday December 3 and Sunday December 6, 6:30 p.m. shows are only $35, with $5 going back to the DCEF's Innovation Fund benefiting DCSD students, teachers, and staff. Want to meet the cast? Stick around after the show for a talkback where they'll answer audience questions! At the checkout, use promo code DCSDFAM to receive the discount.



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