Team DPS Weekly
Nov. 8, 2018
Top 5: Halloween Photos
Members of Team DPS embraced our Shared Core Value of Fun this Halloween! Check out the Top 5 pictures above and see the entire gallery here . Congratulations to our giveaway prize winner, Brendan Doyle at Cory Elementary!
5. "Mexican Loteria!" -- Amy Munoz, Bruce Randolph High School

4. "Centennial's cafeteria and facilities staff dressed as Dr. Seuss characters." -- Jamie Castillo, Centennial Elementary

3. "A member of our third-grade team had the great idea to dress up as Beanie Babies. We are all members of the generation that collected these stuffed animals. We had a cat, leopard, dog, bumblebee, tie-dyed bear and jellyfish. It brought a sense of fun to a somewhat crazy day. Cheers to our colleague, Kelsey Perry, for the idea and the initiative to make it happen!" -- Lauren Bailey, Knapp Elementary 

2. "The Business Information Systems (BIS) team won the HR department's group costume contest as our co-worker Viv's bowl of M&M's. Go team!" -- Elizabeth McLauthin, Human Resources

1. "This is the first-grade team at Cory dressed up as Mario characters. We have the best team and this was so fun!" -- Brendan Doyle, Cory Elementary
Top 5 Callout: What Are You Grateful For?
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it is a great time to reflect on what you are grateful for. Fill out this form to share what makes you thankful this year and you'll be entered to win a prize!
ICYMI: Update or Verify Your Personal Information by Tomorrow
Don't forget to review the email you received from Human Resources on Nov. 1 that contains demographic information that DPS has on file for you, including your address, personal email, phone number, emergency contact, race and ethnicity, as well as information on whether you have elected electronic delivery of your W2 and 1095-C tax forms.

To update your contact information and emergency contacts, follow  these instructions, and to update your ethnicity, follow these instructions. To opt-in for electronic delivery of your W2 and 1095-C forms, which provides earlier access to your tax documents in an electronic format that can be accessed at any time, follow these instructions.

Updates to your personal information can be made year round, but for federal reporting purposes, please make any necessary changes by tomorrow, Nov. 9.
I Give For Team DPS Annual Employee Giving Campaign
Participate for a Chance to Tickets to the White Christmas Ball
The I Give for Team DPS Annual Employee Giving Campaign continues this week. Give in support of DPS students and help ensure they have the resources they need to be successful.

Participate by 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9 to be eligible to win two tickets to the 1940s White Christmas Ball on Dec. 1 with a hotel stay courtesy of the Hyatt Regency.

Complete the form here and return it to DPS Foundation via email, in-person or mail. Or, make a donation here. No contribution is necessary to qualify for prizes.
Perks at Work: Work-Life Solutions Through EAP
The DPS Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to help team members with free work-life solutions, including researching and providing quality referrals and customized resources for:

  • Child and elder care
  • Moving
  • Pet care
  • Home care
  • Buying a car
  • Planning an event
  • Selling a house and more!

Call 855-327-133 or visit our EAP page on The Commons to learn more.
Living Our DPS Honoree
Janessa Sanders
Teacher, Merrill Middle School
Collaboration

"Janessa is always positive and encouraging when working with her team and other members of Merrill Middle School. She lives our Shared Core Value of Collaboration and always checks to see how teachers are feeling. If Janessa can answer a question or fix a problem, she acts right then and there with enthusiasm. She is quick to laugh when facing adversity, making everyone around her feel like the problem is manageable. Janessa is the perfect person for bouncing off ideas and always adjusts lessons to be both rigorous and engaging. She exemplifies how Collaboration can strengthen a team!"

-- Gabrielle Gerlits, Merrill Middle School
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