Google Suite increases collaboration among teachers and students, including at Morey Middle School!
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Moving to Google: Five Things You Need to Know
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As you have probably heard, Team DPS will be moving exclusively to the
Google Suite
(G Suite) as a way to increase collaboration across teams, schools and the community. Although the Google Transition won’t be complete until December 2020, we know you have questions about what this may look like for your work. Here are the Top 5 things to know right now, and be sure to read all of the FAQs
here.
5. We’re streamlining tools.
DPS teachers and students are already collaborating and working in G Suite, and we want to increase collaboration across all of Team DPS to put students and schools first. And since Google provides equivalent applications to Microsoft Office in its G Suite (such as Docs, Sheets and Slides) at no cost to educational institutions, this transition could also lead to more funding for our classrooms.
4. You’ll experience increased access and collaboration.
All Google applications (including Docs, Sheets or Slides) are easily accessible from any type of device, anywhere. They can also be easily shared and collaborated on in real-time with individuals and teams.
3. DoTS has already transitioned to Google.
The district has asked DoTS to lead the way in the Google Transition so they can best support Team DPS with it later this year. As of Jan. 6, all DoTS team members are now working almost entirely in the Google space, having had Microsoft Office removed from their devices. This pilot will enable the Google Transition team to develop additional training, tips and tricks to be ready for Team DPS’ full transition in December.
2. Training is available.
If you feel unfamiliar with or uncertain about moving to Google, don’t worry! Many training opportunities and resources will be available. Be on the lookout for more information soon. If you have questions in the meantime, please refer to this page on
The Commons
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1. Your email address will not change.
Once Team DPS moves to Google, you will continue to use your "
first_last@dpsk12.org
" email address. And you will continue to use Outlook -- but now through a more modern version of Webmail (which has a very similar look and feel of the Outlook you use now). You will no longer access your email through your desktop but through your web browser (Chrome, Firefox, etc.) by going to
webmail.dpsk12.org
. Find out more
here
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"Would You Rather...?" Results
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In the spirit of our Shared Core Value of Fun, last week we asked Team DPS what they would rather do. Here are the results:
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Top 5 Callout: New Year's Resolutions
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With a new year and a new decade comes new dreams and goals! We want to hear what you are committed to, striving for or hoping to achieve in 2020.
Submit your New Year's Resolutions through
this form,
and you may win a giveaway prize.
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Email Banner Coming Soon to Help Keep Your Information Safe
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As part of ongoing prevention efforts against email phishing attacks, DoTS is implementing a warning banner that will begin appearing in emails from external senders on
Jan. 27.
Please pay attention to this warning -- and if you are unfamiliar with the source of the email, do not click on links or buttons, open attachments or reply. Simply click the "Report Phish" button in the upper-right corner of your screen, or forward the email to
reportphish@dpsk12.org.
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Have a Great Idea? Apply for DPS Foundation’s $1 Million Fund
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What would you do with $150,000 to support our students? The
$1 Million Fund
is a grant opportunity available to DPS schools to bring to life new ideas that are designed to break historical patterns of inequity, so that every single DPS student thrives – not by accident, but by design.
This grant opportunity – which will range from $35,000 to $150,000 total that can be used for up to three years – will support awarded schools in planning and implementing their new ways of addressing challenges, building capacity and enriching their school communities. The $1 Million Fund is made possible through donations from donors who trust the DPS Foundation to determine its best use.
School teams that are interested in sharing their ideas and applying for this grant should fill out an intent to apply; applications open Friday, Jan. 24, and are due by Feb. 21. To learn more, visit
dpsfoundation.org/1million4dps
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Attend the Reimagining Montbello Campus Community Meeting Feb. 4
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Students, families, staff, alumni and community members are encouraged to join the next Reimagining Montbello community meeting on
Feb. 4. The meeting will focus on sharing the community input collected at prior meetings, talking through prospective scenarios and future plans.
This meeting is open to the public and will take place from 6-8 p.m. at the Montbello campus in the library. Spanish interpretation and childcare will be available. To learn more about this community-led process, please visit the
Reimagining Montbello Campus website or call the Family and Community Helpline at 720-423-3054.
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Discount Alert: National Western Stock Show Tickets
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Dust off your boots and join the DPS Foundation for the National Western Stock Show now through
Jan. 26. Tickets start at $17, and $2 from each ticket goes back to DPS Foundation to help ensure all students graduate ready to lead a successful life. Buy your tickets today at
dpsfoundation.org/offers.
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Monique Bankston-Jamison
Family Liaison, Child Find
Students First,
Equity
"Monique is often the first person from DPS who families meet and is always putting Students First. Children under 3 who have been receiving SPED services in the home come to Monique and her team for information about whether their child should be evaluated for SPED services in a DPS preschool. The families are anxious and unsure, but Monique immediately puts the families at ease. She explains the process, and goes above and beyond to prepare and have the information available about possible school placement.
Monique also lives our Shared Core Value of Equity. She sees between 20-25 families per week and is sensitive to each family's needs, and welcomes them all to DPS. She assures all families that their child will be safe and their child's needs met. One meeting in particular included foster parents, biological parents, therapists, service coordinators and interpreters. When everyone left the meeting they were all satisfied that the child would be safe in DPS, and thanked Monique profusely on their way out. The Child Find team is so lucky to have Monique on the team."
-- Karen O'Keeffe, Child Find
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Denver Public Schools sends all district newsletters and critical employee communications through Constant Contact. Please do not unsubscribe your dpsk12.org email address from any message; if you unsubscribe from one newsletter or one communication, you will be removed from all other district-managed email lists in Constant Contact. If you have any questions, please email
newsletters@dpsk12.org
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