May 30, 2018
Students from Ellis Elementary in Southeast Denver.
Thank You for Another Great Year!

Dear Team DPS,

Congratulations and thank you for an amazing school year. I hope you are able to look back and celebrate all the progress you've seen in your students as you've helped them build a bright future.
 
Thank you for your hard work and dedication throughout the year. I hope you can enjoy summer break and take some time to do what fills your bucket and makes you happy, whether that's spending time with friends and family, traveling or just hitting the snooze button in the morning!

We look forward to your return in August and the start of another great school year.
 
Warm Regards,
Susana 
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This Week's Top 5 Things to Know
Updates to IC, Illuminate and Schoology Coming this Summer
During the second week of July, expect to see your new courses, rosters and an updated look and feel in the systems you rely on to track students' grades, assessments and courses. To learn more about the new updates coming to Infinite Campus (IC), Illuminate and Schoology, check out the Academic Portals page on The Commons.
Learning Space Will Be Available June 4
Beginning June 4 , educators will use Learning Space to register for all professional development (PD) that begins Sept. 1 or later. Learning Space is the registration system replacing Schoolnet. ELA Teacher Qualification classes and the EL Achieve Fall training dates will be available for registration by June 10. Refer to this user guide to learn how to register for PD courses in Learning Space. Note: Please remember to use Schoolnet to register for any classes offered before Sept. 1. All educators will receive instructions in August about how to obtain PD completion information needed from both Learning Space and Schoolnet for license renewals.
Integrate the New Parent and Student Portals in Your Classroom
Sneak peeks of the new Parent and Student Portals are currently available. Soon parents and students will be able to view attendance details, ELA results, On-Track-to-Graduate data and more. Please help us ensure your students and parents understand how the portals can support the learning happening in your classroom. If you would like tips on how to integrate the Parent and Student Portals into your classroom or have additional questions, contact Katie Maestas .
Teach at DPS Summer Academy
Are you interested in helping students develop reading and literacy skills to get them back on track for success next school year? Join the Summer Academy team! Summer Academy is a half-day program at schools across DPS. Note: Most locations have an extended-day partner program. Teaching positions at DPS Summer Academy are still available and applicants must be fully qualified ELA-E or ELA-S teachers. Complete details for locations, dates and times are available here . If you're interested in applying, complete this online form and you'll be contacted by the site leader at the locations you specify.
Join Team DPS at the Denver PrideFest Parade
Walk with Team DPS in the PrideFest Parade June 17 ! Team members will meet at the LIV on Steele Apartments in the common area located at 1412 Steele St. and then walk over to the 12th Street entrance of Cheesman Park. Look for the DPS banner, yellow smiley balloons and team members rocking "WE BELONG" T-shirts! The parade steps off at 9:30 a.m. from Cheesman Park and will end at the State Capitol. Be sure to wear comfy shoes and bring your water bottle.

 To confirm your participation and receive updates, please RSVP online . By signing up, you will also receive a "WE BELONG" T-shirt! For more information, please reach out to John Ogburn or Dori Claunch .
Other Resources and Information
Click here to learn more about these resources and opportunities: 
  • Complete the No Nonsense Nurturer Online Course
  • Refer Individuals to Participate in the 2018-19 Denver Fellows Cohort
  • Register Now for Summer ELA Teacher Qualification Courses
  • 12 New Elementary Literacy PDUs Available for 2018-19
  • Apply to be on the Elementary or High School Science Curriculum Review Committees
  • Specialized Service Providers (SSPs): Finalize End-of-Year Self Appraisals by May 31
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