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A DPS parent and student get ready for class at Escalante Biggs.
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Thank a Parent - Nominate Them for the Family Leadership Award
At DPS, we know our parents' support is key to the success of our students, and Team DPS is lucky to have so many parents and family members going the extra mile in our school communities. If you work with or know a parent or family member in the DPS community who embodies one or more of our Shared Core Values while supporting our schools, show your appreciation by nominating them for the
Family Leadership Award. Honorees will be recognized at an upcoming Superintendent Parent Forum.
Spread the word: Share this nomination opportunity, as well as ways to recognize other outstanding members of Team DPS, with this
Night of Honor nomination flier.
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Access Resources for Immigration Questions and Concerns
Last week, the DPS Board of Education approved the Safe and Welcoming School District resolution to make clear how we will support our students in light of recent local and national events surrounding immigration and refugees. To see copies of the resolution, an updated Immigration Rights FAQ and a one-page handout on school supports for students and families, please visit the Safe and Welcoming School District webpage. Materials are available in multiple languages to share with your team, students, families and community.
To support students and their families with immigration questions and concerns, we have a crisis team ready to deploy for counseling supports for families, parents and students. To request the team's support, contact Meredith Furtney or Liz Jagiello.
To support you and your team if federal immigration officials show up at your school, the DPS legal team has created a staff memo outlining recommended preferred procedures. If you have questions, contact General Counsel Jerome Deherrera or call 720-423-3915.
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HR Website Updated with New Information, Look and Feel
The Human Resources website on
dpsk12.org has been updated to streamline information and make it even more accessible for our parents, community members, and prospective and new employees. Visit
hr.dpsk12.org to explore the updated look and feel. Not finding what you're looking for? Most information for current employees has been moved to
The Commons. Still have questions? Contact HR Connect at
[email protected].
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Top 5 Callout: Favorite Dr. Seuss Character
March 2 is Read Across America Day, a national celebration designed to foster a love of reading among children and teens, and honor the master of making reading fun, Dr. Seuss, on his birthday. To get in the spirit, we want to hear which Dr. Seuss character is your favorite and what you love most about them. A fan of Sam I Am? Is Cindy Lou your favorite Who? Then there's Cat in the Hat -- what do you think about that? Don't be a Grinch -- submit to the Top 5 for a chance to win a prize!
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Did you know health savings accounts, or HSAs, provide a great way to save for retirement? HSAs offer many of the same benefits as a 401(k) -- and more. Like a 401(k), HSAs allow you to set aside tax-free money for future expenses. They are portable; you can take them with you if you leave DPS, change benefit plans or retire. The money in your account is yours to keep, with no "use it or lose it" restrictions. HSA funds can even be invested, and you don't pay taxes on your gains.
One aspect that sets HSAs apart from 401(k) accounts is that they offer a triple tax advantage: contributions are tax free, investment earnings grow tax free and distributions for qualified medical expenses are tax free. To top it off, DPS contributes up to $750 a year to your HSA!
Whether you're just starting your career at DPS or nearing retirement, consider HSA accounts for retirement planning. Questions? Contact HR Connect.
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Expand Your Network Within DPS
Break out of your daily routine and join DPS' values-based leadership opportunity
Creating Connections. This one-day, off-site program gives you the opportunity to build relationships with DPS team members across the district, engage with Superintendent Tom Boasberg, learn about our history, dive into our Shared Core Values and understand how YOU contribute to the DPS vision of Every Child Succeeds. As one past attendee put it:
"I was a little nervous going in, but by mid-day I was having fun meeting and talking with new people from every department! I had a lot of fun!"
Teachers: Guest teacher pay is available if needed. Contact
[email protected] for details.
Past Attendees: Love Creating Connections and interested in volunteering as a Red Shirt? Contact
[email protected].
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Parent Liaison, West Early College
"Ana Arteaga, our parent liaison at West Early College, lives our Shared Core Value of Collaboration every day by going above and beyond to partner with our families. Ana works with all stakeholders to make sure that our parents and families are informed and have an opportunity to participate in their students' education. She empowers parents and gives them a voice. Ana collaborates with secretaries and with the Attendance and Behavior Team to provide insight and follow through. She works with teachers to help with translations and with community supporters to provide exceptional learning experiences for parents. We love Ana!"
-- Mia Martinez Lopez, West Early College
Nominate one of your colleagues to be featured as a Living Our DPS honoree.
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