Thank you to the team members who submitted their favorite riddles. These proved to be a great brain break -- and brain teasers! Riddle answers are in white; just highlight the entire quote to see the answer.
Congratulations to this week's winner, Daisy Alvarez at Barnum Elementary!
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4. “What did the pencil say to the math book? You've got problems!”
-- Lori Nail, Northeast Early College
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3. “What is fake spaghetti? Impasta!”
-- Liza Farnham, Lake
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2. “What comes once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in a thousand years? The letter ‘M’!” -- Cheryl Nitz, Columbine
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1. “I am made of a thousand pieces, I have a hand and an arm in the middle of my body. What am I? A clock!”
-- Daisy Alvarez, Barnum
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Top 5 Callout: What Has the Pandemic Taught Us? |
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Next week will mark one year since COVID-19 first forced Team DPS to leave our classrooms and buildings, and move into a fully remote learning and work environment. We're so pleased to have safely and gradually reopened for in-person learning, and we know this past year has been anything but easy; however, we know there is almost always a silver lining to be found, even in the hardest situations. Looking back over the past year, what is one positive thing you learned or will take away from the pandemic? Submit your response through this form and we'll share it in next week's edition.
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"I am the crew lead custodian at Legacy Options High School. I'm 64 years young and was given the opportunity to get my vaccine at Denver Health. I was very pleased at how well things went. I am African American and I was not sure I wanted to get the vaccine simply from listening to all the negative talk in my community. After receiving the vaccination, I am very thankful that I made my own decision. I would encourage others to do the same."
-- Mark Guss, Legacy Options High School
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If you've received your vaccine and want to share your experience and what getting the vaccine means to you, please email your story to newsletters@dpsk12.org! |
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Why Your Health Insurance Matters |
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Making sure you have the right coverage is more important than ever before! Health insurance helps cover medical costs when you need it. DPS offers eight medical plans to fit your needs -- from high deductible plans to traditional co-pay plans. No matter what you choose, your health plan will cover preventative care 100% (like annual well-checks and some vaccines). It will also protect you from unexpected high medical costs in unexpected situations and emergencies.
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2021 Financial Services Year-End Deadlines |
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Please review the FY21 Financial Services Year End Deadline Memo for important upcoming dates regarding year-end close. If these year-end close processes are not completed prior to June 30, they could have potential budget implications for fiscal year 2021-22. If you have questions, contact your Financial Partner.
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March Wellness Opportunities: Practice Self-Care and Relieve Stress |
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As we move through the spring semester, it's important to continue to prioritize your emotional and mental health. Sign up for a 30-minute guided mindfulness practice from experts at Passage Works, aimed to help you relieve stress, practice self-compassion, and feel connected to the DPS community. Sign up for a session on March 11 from 4:30-5 p.m. or March 18 from 4:30-5 p.m.
Looking for more ways to relieve stress? Check out the The Power of Mindfulness in Uncertain Times video series to learn about the neuroscience of stress, practice breathing techniques, learn ways to manage stress, and foster self-compassion and positivity. This is a self-paced, five-part series taught by a past educator, Dr. Kristen Race.
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Retiring Soon? Sign Up for a PERA Retirement Process Webinar |
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PERA webinars cover everything you need to apply for retirement with confidence. You’ll learn about the forms you’ll need to complete, how and when to submit your forms, option selection, taxes, and more.
Register for one of these available sessions:
PERA webinar topics also include: New PERA membership, getting started with your membership, purchasing service credit, less than two years from retirement, and retiree health care. Learn more about all the webinars PERA offers here.
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Tina Lin
Health Tech Paraprofessional,
Isabella Bird Community School
Students First
"Tina has been providing our entire school community with support that is above and beyond! She's been checking in with families, identifying their needs and making sure students and their families receive what they need to support their learning. She builds connections with families and students, and bridges the potential gaps that could arise during this unique time. We are all so grateful for her work to put Students First!" -- SuBeckah Florczak, Isabella Bird Community School
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