Students at CMS Community School getting involved and excited in their learning.

Feb. 20, 2020

Get Involved in Building the Next Denver Plan

As we work together to create a vision for our schools and a plan focused on equity, we invite you to join families and students to make your voice heard by participating in one or more of the opportunities below: Apply to join the Advisory Committee by Friday, Feb. 21. This group will advise the Denver Board of Education on key components of the next Denver Plan (English | Spanish) Attend a Regional Community Conversation. Take the Denver Plan community survey. Share your thoughts on a shared definition of equity, an ideal vision for DPS graduates and more (English | Spanish) by April 1.   Visit dpsk12.org/next-denver-plan or contact denverplan@dpsk12.org to learn more.

Poll Results: Favorite Presidential Pets

In honor of Presidents Day, we asked which pet was your favorite furry friend from the White House. And the winner is ... Socks the Cat, with 27.4% of votes!

22% Macaroni the Pony (Caroline Kennedy) 17.5% Pauline Wayne the cow (the Tafts) 14.7% Rebecca the raccoon (First Lady Grace Coolidge)  10.2% Laddie Boy the dog (the Hardings) 7.4% Eli Yale the Hyacinth macaw (the Roosevelts)

Top 5 Callout: Random Acts of Kindness Did you know it's Random Acts of Kindness Week? In honor of this celebration, we want to hear your stories of kindness! Have you received a random act of kindness? Share your stories through this form. And be sure to share some goodwill this week, too! Share Your Kindness Story

Become a Google Champion - and Win a Prize!

Are you excited that Team DPS is transitioning to G Suite? Do you enjoy sharing your Google knowledge and expertise with others? If you answered “yes,” you might make a great DPS  Google Champion! As Google Champion, you’ll help support the G Suite transition and ensure your school or team moves forward together, including sharing your knowledge and expertise of Google applications, providing individual support to your teams, and finding solutions to problems in a large-scale, collaborative effort. Access more details and sign up by Feb. 28 and you will be entered to win a prize! (Note: Those team members who signed up to be a Google Champion through the survey last fall will also be entered in the drawing.)

Updated LGBTQ+ Toolkit Now Available

As a part of DPS' efforts to be more inclusive and culturally responsive, we wanted to share the new LGBTQ+ Toolkit to support members of Team DPS in serving all of our students. This updated resource provides comprehensive information about supporting our LGBTQ+ students all in one place, including common vocabulary, guidance for students who are transitioning, and FAQs. If you have any questions, please contact Levi Arithson.

Living Our DPS Honoree

Christine Loehr and Cynthia O'Lane Teachers, Edison Elementary Fun, Equity "Cynthia and Christine demonstrate Fun and Equity every single day. They started a Glee club at our school for fourth- and fifth-graders. They let any student join, no matter what. Cynthia and Christine worked endlessly each week -- practicing, inviting 'voice and choice,' and promoting DPS' Shared Core Values. Their performance was called ‘Seussical’ and was featured on Fox31 News! Cynthia and Christine created an amazing opportunity for students who may not feel as confident in the classroom to shine and show their other strengths and passions. We are so grateful to have such amazing specials teachers!"  -- Whitney Dougherty, Edison Elementary

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