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April 3, 2018
Updates about Salary Placement Letters
As we continue to roll out next year’s new salary schedule -- and the predictable, easy-to-understand options for salary growth and advancement -- we wanted to share the reminder that all teachers and specialized service providers (SSPs) will receive an individual letter from a dpsk12.org email address that starts with “genrpt12” by April 30 with your anticipated placement on the new salary schedule that is effective Aug. 1. These letters are part of a thorough process we are implementing to ensure all teachers and SSPs are placed correctly on the new salary schedule.
Placement emails will be sent in batches each week throughout the month of April in order for Human Resources to respond to inquiries in a timely manner. You will receive a letter by April 30. The letter will provide instructions for providing HR with additional information that may impact your placement on the salary schedule. Click here to see a sample letter.
Questions? Read this updated FAQ for answers to how you will be placed on the salary schedule, what incentives you may receive and how you can grow your salary. Please email greatteachers@dpsk12.org with any other questions.
Teacher Tidbit Callout: Earth Day
Earth Day is April 22 and to celebrate, we want to hear how you are taking steps to preserve our planet.How are you mindful of the earth in your classroom? Share your tidbits through
this form, and we'll include the top pick in the next edition of Teacher Weekly!
CareerConnect is hosting the Project-Based Learning Academy this spring for all content area ECE-12 teachers from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. April 29-30. This two-day paid opportunity is designed for teachers who are interested in developing their knowledge and skills around project/problem-based learning and planning standards-based creative projects for their students. Online applications are due April 17 and notifications will be sent out by April 19. Note: Along with paying attendees, CareerConnect will also provide guest teachers with extra duty pay for project planning. If you have questions, contact Stephanie Hervey.
Families Invited to Next Family Leadership Institute
Invite your students’ families to attend the Family Leadership Institute – ELA DAC from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 11, at New Hope Baptist Church, 3701 Colorado Blvd. The topic is Trauma-Informed Practices: Building Resilience and will focus on how trauma can affect families and students and teach strategies to overcome it; how to support and advocate for your family and community through positive relationships; and ELA program services and designations. Families can register here. Food, childcare and interpretation services will be provided at no cost.
African-American Young Ladies Summit Fashion Show Tickets Available
The African-American Young Ladies Summit Program (AAYLS) is hosting an inaugural fashion show fundraising event "Journey through the Decades of Black Excellence” at 6 p.m. April 12 at Hamilton Middle School. The event will showcase fashion from the 1960s to 2000s and more. It is an important event for our young ladies, as many aspire to become fashion designers, event planners and models. School communities are invited to show their support by purchasing event tickets here. If you have questions about the event or want to learn how you can get involved, contact Plashan McCune.
Reminder: Complete Inventory and Replenish Benchmark Consumables by April 26
As a reminder, elementary teachers and school leaders are encouraged to complete an inventory of Benchmark consumables and order materials in time for the 2018-19 budget cycle. Use the Benchmark Order Form to identify what needs to be ordered and work with your school leader to order materials. Reach out to Sara Wortinger for support in identifying the correct materials to order. The deadline for submitting and approving orders for the 2018-19 school year is April 26.
Final Spring Intermediate Spanish Class Available for DPS Teachers
Fluency Fast is offering DPS teachers one last three-day in-person intermediate Spanish course this spring. The course costs $199 but teachers can get $50 off now through April 9 using coupon code DPS50. The course times and dates are as follows:
4:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 11
4:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, April 12.
8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 13
Note: The course is reimbursable and PDU eligible. Click here to register and remember to use code DPS50 for $50 off! If you have questions about the course, contact Karen Rowan at 719-633-6000.
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