MAY 20
2016

 
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DCSD VOICES
Many Douglas County schools offer television or film programs. At some DCSD schools, including Mountain Ridge Middle School, these digital media students are calling the shots-- from budgeting, to screenplay writing, to storyboarding, to location scouting, interviewing, and more. Watch how the skills they are gaining--at every level of school-- are benefitting these students for their futures.

When students are given voice and choice in their learning, encouraged to create and invent and are connected to the world outside of their classrooms, the result is not just more engaged kids-- but students that are better prepared for life after school.



College, Career & Life Ready Listen to what students, parents and teachers are saying about sustainable learning and its importance in preparing students for their futures. ...Watch

A Case for Change: Our world is changing. Hear why transforming education is critically important.  ... Watch
Companies like Charles Schwab, which recently moved to Douglas County, wants graduates who exhibit the 4C's: critical thinking, collaboration, creativity and communication.  Senior Vice President, Kent Clark, explains. ... Watch
Student Film Premieres
See the students' work first-hand.  Two middle schools are hosting premieres for their full-length movies this weekend:
Mountain Ridge Middle School:  Friday, May 20, 7:30 pm (doors open at  7:00 pm

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Rocky Heights Middle School:  Saturday, May 21, 5:30 pm & 8:00 pm (doors open at  5:00 pm and 7:30pm respectively) 
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FEATURE STORIES
The students were among 42 graduating seniors selected for the prestigious honor, from a pool of more than 1,400 applicants. ...Read more
This is an exhibit of student solutions to global problems-ones that they identified and have worked themselves to solve. ...See event information
Five students were excited to learn they were finalists in the cooking challenge. An NFL star then called to personally congratulate them ... Read more
Available to any student 18 years and under, DCSD offers this free lunch program between June 6-29.
... More information
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POINTS OF PRIDE
Students receive top honors from Colorado Humanities and Center for the Book
Two sixth grade students from Sagewood Middle School were recognized by Colorado Humanities and Center for the Book at the 2016 Student Literary Awards on May 11th in Denver for their outstanding Letters About Literature. Luke Karel won first place in the state for his letter to Jon Krakauer, author of Into Thin Air, and Erika Lewis took third place for her letter to Misty Copeland, author of Life in Motion. Students created letters to authors with the theme "How did an author's work change your view of the world or yourself?" Luke's letter will now move on to compete against winners from each state at the national level.
GLSEN, the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe and affirming schools for all students, announced that it will honor Castle View High School teacher Amber Schweitzer with the Educator of the Year Award
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Castle View student receives perfect archery score, competes with professionals
Castle View student, Jacob Pettit (left, in photo), competed in the 36th Annual Indoor National Championships for the National Field  Archery  Assn (NFAA).  Not only did he win his division with a perfect score, he was one of only ten people-- the other nine being professional archers--  who shot perfect scores out of 1,861 total shooters. Pettit hit the bullseye-- the size of a dime-- a total of 60 times at 20 yards. Pettit  also competes in JOAD (Junior Olympic   Archery  Development).
The CHSAA Girls Tennis Finals were held on Thursday, May 12 th through Saturday, May 14 at the Gates Tennis Center in Denver. Douglas County School District teams shined with strong performances throughout the tournament. ... Read more


Watch for more State champions in next week's Newsline!
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DCSD IN THE NEWS
A DCSD school is one of only six in nation to receive a prestigious sustainability award.
Impressive student presentations on a variety of project topics, including the solar system, germs, potato energy and even stain removers, received rave reviews from the judges. ...Read more
Through the support of partners, local organizations, and individuals, the Douglas County Educational Foundation (DCEF) provides much needed school supplies to Douglas County students in need. ... Read more
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PUBLIC NOTICE OF PROPOSED SCHOOL BUDGET
DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT RE1
LEGAL NOTICE  OF  PROPOSED SCHOOL BUDGET

Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Education of Douglas County School District RE1, Douglas and Elbert Counties, Colorado, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016, and will be filed in the principal administrative offices of the School District, 620 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80104, where it will be available for public inspection during business hours or online on the Douglas County School District website at www.dcsdk12.org.  Such proposed budget will be first considered for adoption at a regular meeting of the Board of Education at the principal administrative offices of the School District, 620 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80104 on Thursday, June 9, 2016, at 6:00 o'clock p.m.  Colorado statutes provide that it is not necessary for the Board of Education to formally adopt the proposed budget on June 9 th , but if the proposed budget is to be adopted at some future meeting, the date, time and place of any continued meeting shall be announced by the Board of Education and entered into the minutes of the meeting of the Board held for consideration of the proposed budget as specified in this notice.  Any person paying school taxes in said district may either at such meeting or at any time prior to the final adoption of the proposed budget, file or register his/her objections thereto.  Click here to view the proposed budget