Team DPS Weekly: Add Your Pronouns with the Updated Signature Template

Students at Beach Court Elementary.

Dec. 5, 2019

Add Your Pronouns with the Updated Signature Template

As a part of DPS' efforts to be more inclusive and culturally responsive, we encourage all team members to update their email signature with their gender pronouns using the example on page three of this template.

Sharing your gender pronouns -- regardless of whether you identify as LGBTQ+ -- is a powerful and simple way to be an ally in creating safer and more inclusive environments for our transgender and non-binary employees, students and families.

For more information about why you should add your pronouns visit mypronouns.org.

Add Your Pronouns

Favorite Thanksgiving Side Dish

Your Thanksgiving leftovers may be gone, but we can bet you are still dreaming of those fluffy mashed potatoes! Close to 700 of you voted on your favorite side dish and the competition was close. Check out the results below:

Top 5 Callout: How Do You Give Back?

During this season of giving, we want to know how members of Team DPS give back to our community. Whether it's volunteering to serve holiday meals, tutoring kids or fostering animals in need, tell us how you give back during the holiday season -- and year round!

How Do You Give Back?

2020-21 Great Schools Enrollment Guides Now Available

The DPS Great Schools Enrollment Guides for the 2020-21 school year are now available online. These colorful guides are the go-to resource for information on all DPS schools, including location, principal and contact information. The guides also feature districtwide information on how to enroll, transportation, programs and more. Browse the guides in both English and Spanish here.

Printed versions of the guides are also available. Visit your nearby DPS campus or contact the Communications Office for your personal copy.

Verify or Update Your Personal Information

Next week, all members of Team DPS will receive an email from Human Resources containing the demographic information that DPS has on file for you, including your address, email, phone number, emergency contact, race and ethnicity, as well as information on whether you have signed up for electronic delivery of your W2 and 1095-C tax forms. This email is not spam or a phishing attempt.

When you receive the email, take a moment to review the personal demographic information that DPS has on file for you. Instructions will be provided on how to update any out-of-date information. Having up-to-date information on file allows DPS to communicate with you and to generate reports required by federal law.

Win a 'Sports Fanatic' Package with I Give for Team DPS

Employee Giving Campaign

Join I Give for Team DPS by 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, and you'll be eligible to win a sports fanatic package to show your team spirit for the Avalanche, Nuggets and Rockies. You'll enjoy game tickets and swag from each team! Sign up at dpsfoundation.org/dpsemployees .

*No contribution necessary to qualify for weekly prizes.

Join I Give for Team DPS Giving Campaign

Living Our DPS Honoree

Leslie Peterson

Teacher, Columbian Elementary

Students First

"Leslie Peterson exemplifies all our Shared Core Values. She is known for always putting Students First through her unwavering commitment to her students. She goes above and beyond to ensure they are getting the content and skills they need to be successful and never gives up when handling difficult behaviors or challenges. She is a content expert and advocate. We are so proud to have her at Columbian and DPS should be so thankful to have such a compassionate and dedicated employee."

-- Madeline Baird, Columbian Elementary

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