REMINDER: SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED 
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 (ELECTION DAY)



OCT 27
2015

 
| NEWSLINE
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FEATURE STORIES

  STUDENTS, WE ARE LISTENING!

In the past, little, if any, thought was put into how students felt about the tests they took. Why are we leaving them out of the process altogether?


HOW ARE TEACHERS EVALUATED IN DCSD?

Development of DCSD's current evaluation system began five years ago.  Today, it is designed to be a continuous and collaborative process, giving teachers and evaluators an opportunity to have a year-long conversation about teaching practices.

  Read the full story HERE
ACTOR JOHN RATZENBERGER TO HEADLINE 
'LOVE OUR SCHOOLS' GALA

The "Cheers" actor will serve as the keynote speaker for the Douglas County Educational Foundation Gala fundraiser on January 29, 2016. His educational expertise may surprise you!

Read the full story HERE
FREE CARDIAC SCREENS PROVIDED TO STUDENT ATHLETES BY THE ANTHONY BATES FOUNDATION

Every three days, another "perfectly healthy" student-athlete dies from Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) while playing sports. Thanks to the Anthony Bates Foundation, free screenings will be available November 14 and 15 for our student athletes.

Read more and register HERE
HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Please consider these following tips from DCSD and the Douglas County Sheriff's Office before sending your children out into the night.



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POINTS OF PRIDE
Roxborough Primary and Intermediate's Parent Teacher Involvement Committee (PTIC) was named PTO Today Magazine's 2015 National Parent Group of the Year.
Chaparral High School has received the highest award possible by the National Scholastic Press Association for its 2014-15 yearbook. 



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PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Berlin Barnett, a 7th grade honor roll student at Rocky Heights Middle School, won Grand Champion at the Rocky Mountain Dressage Society (RMDS) 2015 year end championships in Estes Park for the junior division Training Level dressage competition. Berlin, 12, competes in the up to 16 year old age category for her division. She and her horse, Nagano (or Noogie as she refers to him), also took Reserve Champion in the RMDS championships junior division for the First Level test. Berlin spends 12-18 hours a week at the barn riding and practicing for the sport, and she hopes to represent the United States at the Olympics. 


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DCSD IN THE NEWS
Gone But Never to Be Forgotten
Parker Lifestyle Magazine 

Legend High School's Jason Ritter and his students may have been gone for several years, but the social studies teacher and basketball coach will never be forgotten.

View the full story HERE
  Continuing to Soar to New Heights
  Castle Pines Connection

Rocky Heights Middle School students are excited to be a part of tech ER, speech, and eSTEM - new electives added this year.

Read the full story HERE


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COMMUNITY EVENTS
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), and each ticket includes a $4 donation to the Douglas County school of your choice. 
Parent University: Drug and Alcohol Abuse
November 5
Drug and alcohol abuse normally begins in adolescence. Learn about the issue with other parents to create a community of health and wellness. Understand preventative practices, warning signs, symptoms, and resources for interventions. Click here to learn more and register
Shine Summit
November 6
The second annual Shine Summit, geared towards DCSD high school girls, will be at  the PACE Center from  8:00 am - 2:30 pm . Girls will have the opportunity to attend breakout sessions on issues such as healthy relationships, self confidence, leadership, self defense, and many more.
  Click here for tickets and more info
CU vs. Stanford: DCSD Appreciation Day
November 7
It's DCSD Appreciation Day at Folsom Field! Tickets for this event are $25, and $5 of each ticket will be donated to the Douglas County Educational Foundation.  Click here for tickets and use promo code 2015DCEF
Choice is for Kids Fair
November 12
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 DCSD, all in one place and one night. Click here to learn more


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