Our DPS Weekly
Jan. 14, 2022
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Keeping Our Schools Open In-person, While Faced with Staffing Challenges
Dear Team DPS,

Our schools are faced with staffing challenges each day as the DPS community battles against the Omicron variant.

Learn more about how we're working diligently to ensure schools remain open for in-person learning in this video, available in English and Spanish.

In Collaboration,

Dr. Alex Marrero
Superintendent

Pictured above: An educator and student work together at Castro Elementary.

Catch up with Superintendent Dr. Alex Marrero by following him on his new Instagram account and on Twitter, both @DrAlexMarrero!
SchoolChoice Open Enrollment is Now Live!
DPS SchoolChoice for the 2022-23 school year is now open through 4 p.m. Feb. 15. DPS' annual open enrollment process is for any student who wants or needs to attend a new school for the following school year, particularly incoming kinder, sixth- and ninth-grade students. All incoming preschool students, as well as incoming students who reside in an enrollment zone, must complete an application in order to list enrollment preferences.
 
You can research your school options using School Finder, the Enrollment Guide or by contacting schools directly. We’re also planning virtual School Expos Jan. 18-20. Get more info about these events here.
 
Once you have your preferred schools in mind, rank them in order of preference (up to 12) and submit your SchoolChoice application by the deadline. There is no advantage to submitting early; simply submit your application anytime between now and 4 p.m. Feb. 15. Families will be notified of their results in late March.
 
Call 720-423-3493, email schoolchoice@dpsk12.org for visit schoolchoice.dpsk12.org for more information.
Join Team DPS: Walk-In Hiring Events Happening Every Tuesday This Month
DPS is hosting a walk-in hiring event series every Tuesday in January from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the DPS training building (2700 W. 7th Ave.) Recruiters from our Transportation, Safety, Facility Operations, and Maintenance departments will be on hand to assist interested applicants with applications, assessments, and interviews -- no appointment or registration required. Note: Masks are required for all visitors, students and staff while in all DPS schools and buildings, regardless of vaccination status. If you have questions, contact Kristi Waters by calling 720-423-4294, or text DPSCareers to 97211.
Attend the Jan. 26 Multilingual Education Districtwide Advisory Committee Meeting
The DPS community is invited to join an upcoming virtual Multilingual Education Districtwide Advisory Committee (MLE DAC) meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 26, from 5-6:30 p.m.

At this session, families will have the opportunity to learn more about DPS Board members as well as receive important information and resources about:

  • The Early Literacy curriculum adoption
  • DPS resources related to discrimination, harassment and language access
  • Newcomer Centers
  • Youth Work Centers

Register here and join the meeting via Zoom. For more information, please visit the MLE DAC website or call 720-423-2040.
Learn about Legal and Social Issues Facing Adolescents in an Upcoming Webinar
As part of our Lunchtime Learning Webinar Series, the DPS Substance Use Prevention team invites the DPS community to the Legal & Social Issues Facing Adolescents webinar. Grab your lunch and join the conversation on Feb. 2 at noon to learn about the legal and social issues that youth face when it comes to sexting, social media and cyberbullying. Denver Assistant District Attorney Maggie Conboy will present on these topics during the webinar.
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