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Celebrating Three Outstanding Denver Scholarship Foundation Recipients |
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Dear Team DPS,
This week, I am delighted to share the story of three George Washington High School graduates -- Kai Suematsu, Samariddin Meliboev, and Jamal Giornazi -- who currently attend CU Boulder and run the Kobu Foundation. Last week, the three were recognized at the 2021 Denver Scholarship Foundation (DSF) Gala for serving their community and tackling the issue of food insecurity all while working on their college plans at the GW Future Center.
Congratulations, Kai, Samariddin and Jamal! Watch their journey in this video from the 2021 DSF Gala.
I want to also extend my gratitude to the Denver Scholarship Foundation for helping lift our high school scholars toward great futures. Thanks to the partnership with DSF, there are Future Centers in many of our high schools that help make college possible for thousands of our DPS graduates each year.
In collaboration,
Dr. Alex Marrero
Superintendent
Pictured above: DSF Scholars Samariddin Meliboev (left), Kai Suematsu (middle), Jamal Giornazi (right).
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Catch up with Superintendent Dr. Alex Marrero by following him on his new Instagram account and on Twitter, both @DrAlexMarrero!
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Board of Education Prepares to Vote on Move to Policy Governance |
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The Denver Board of Education has been preparing over the past several months for a shift to a Policy Governance model. This model, recommended by the Colorado Association of School Boards (CASB), will establish clear roles, responsibilities and relationships between the board and the superintendent. The board is developing policies for four set categories and will vote on the specific policies under consideration at its Oct. 21 and Nov. 18 meetings.
Community members will still be able to interact with the board as they always have -- policy governance does not disrupt that. Public comment and direct communication with board members remain the best way to provide feedback on the board’s vision for DPS.
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Transportation Updates: What You Need to Know |
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Due to a driver shortage that is severely impacting our ability to provide timely service, we are consolidating our routes. This means Transportation Services will stop servicing bus stops that have no riders or are otherwise not being used. If you have questions, call us at 720-423-4600 or email transportation@dpsk12.org. |
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Transportation During Inclement Weather |
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With snow and ice on the way, we want to keep the DPS community informed on current transportation conditions. We are still experiencing a significant driver shortage, despite our increased hiring efforts with signing bonuses. Historically, bad weather days lead to an additional drop in driver attendance -- so to be prepared, we will stagger transportation based on our resources in order to get students to school safely.
What does this mean for you? When there is inclement weather, please expect some routes to be 45-60 minutes late. We will notify you about delayed service as early as possible. If you have any questions, email transportation@dpsk12.org or call 720-423-4600.
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New Transportation Customer Service Center and Updated Phone Number |
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We have made improvements to help families reach Transportation Services more easily by phone. The new Transportation Services Customer Service Center is a one-stop shop to get all your transportation questions answered. Transportation representatives will be able to help answer questions you have about late buses, lost items, eligibility, and more.
All of our various phone numbers have been consolidated, so schools and families only need to call one number for all their transportation needs. Moving forward, please discard any previous phone numbers you’ve used to contact Transportation Services and instead call 720-423-4600 if you have questions.
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HBCU Resources for DPS High School Seniors |
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Did you know DPS high school seniors can now apply to 65 HBCUs through one free application with the Common Black College Application (CBCA)? Students using the CBCA can save hundreds of dollars in individual application fees and are automatically considered for scholarships when they apply! Reach out to your school counselor to receive the special promotional code, and follow the steps in this flier to apply. Questions? Email careerandcollegesuccess@dpsk12.org.
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Attend a Healthy Start Times Virtual Community Event |
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To help support the health and well-being of our adolescent students, the DPS Board of Education has voted to move to later start times for all middle and high schools for the 2023-24 school year. This initiative will mean middle and high schools will start their day at 8:20 a.m. or later, and elementary students will start their day earlier. Please join us for one of the upcoming virtual community events to provide feedback, ask questions, and learn more about why Healthy Start Times will help our Denver students thrive.
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English: Wednesday, Nov. 3, 6-7 p.m. (register to request interpretation services)
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Spanish: Tuesday, Nov. 9, 6-7 p.m.
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Vietnamese: Wednesday, Nov. 10, 6-7 p.m.
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Arabic: Wednesday, Nov. 17, 6-7 p.m.
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Two DPS Educators Recognized as 2021 Co-CABE Educators and Advocates |
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Each year, the CO-CABE Educator and Advocate Awards recognize outstanding leaders and advocates for Multilingual Learners. Awardees are nominated by colleagues and community members who recognize their important contributions to the education of MLLs.
Congratulations, Thomas and Paola!
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