Dedra Haynie from Steele Elementary and a teammate show off their "I 'heart' Steele" masks. See below more mask fashion from around DPS!

Last week we asked members of Team DPS to share photos of the fashion accessory of the year -- and you showed us once again just how creative our team members can be! As we begin our return back to schools and offices, we ask that all team members please wear a mask while in a DPS building. It's just one of The DPS 5 health and safety protocols, designed so "I protect you; you protect me." Learn more about The DPS 5, check out information from the CDC about wearing face coverings, and find inspiration in these amazing masks below! And, congratulations to our giveaway winner, Shelly Wright at Robert (Bill) Williams!

While school may look a little different this year, our classified employees are still working hard to keep our buildings clean, prepare healthy meals, drive buses and keep our students safe! Fill out this form and tell us why you're thankful for a classified employee on your team!

Help DPS celebrate Career and College Success Month virtually this year! It is as important as ever to encourage our students from all grade levels to prepare for success after graduation. Throughout the month, we will share student stories, virtual career and college events, and graduation resources.

To help celebrate, please participate in designated College Spirit Days at your school, initiate career and college conversations with students, take part in the "My Plan" campaign by highlighting your students' career and college plans through this form, and utilize the Career and College Success Month toolkit.

For additional information, please email gary_cooper@dpsk12.org.

A big "thank you" to Reyna Valdez from the Early Education team for this week’s G Suite tip! Reyna shared, "My daughter, a Sabin Stallion fourth-grader, taught me a keyboard shortcut in Google Meet. To quickly mute and un-mute during a meeting, use CTRL+D."

Interested in learning more about how to make the most of your Google Meets? Check out these resources:

Have a tip to share? We want to hear it! Email it to newsletters@dpsk12.org.

According to The University of Texas at Austin's Center for Identity, children are 35 times more likely than adults to have their identities stolen. Cyber criminals can use this stolen data to open bank accounts, perpetrate identity theft and commit fraud. The Department of Technology Services (DoTS) is committed to safeguarding student data from cyber criminals and here is what you can do to help:

Social engineering is the use of deception to manipulate individuals into giving away confidential or personal information that may be used for fraudulent purposes. Never reveal personal information via email -- and if you are unsure about the validity of the email, report it to DoTS.

Never use your DPS email address or username and password for personal online accounts such as social media, subscriptions, newsletters or online shopping.

Access only the data you need and nothing more. Store student data using technology approved by DPS.

The 2020-21 DPS district map is now available digitally, in both downloadable PDF and interactive formats. You can access the map under About DPS > Calendars & Publications on the DPS homepage.

We encourage team members to use the digital versions, if possible. There are a limited number of printed maps available. Please contact Tim Walmer for information on pickup or delivery.

The Employee Wellness team is offering programs and resources to support Team DPS in staying informed, healthy and resilient during these unusual times. Sign up for one of the opportunities below:

This Friday, Oct. 2 is the last day to nominate those who have gone above and beyond during the 2019-20 school year. If you work with a person or team who inspires you, please take this opportunity to celebrate and recognize them for one of these awards:

For questions, please email Our_DPSValues@dpsk12.org.

"Darlene Rosas has made the impossible possible at Northfield. She has helped turn an empty lot into an over 1,000-seat-capacity campus expansion. In the last year, Darlene has collaborated with our facilities team, contractors, designers, administration, school community and countless other entities to make Northfield High School the crown jewel campus of Denver Public Schools. Darlene has thought of every detail in our new academic building, addition to our performing arts buildings and athletic expansion -- down to the coloring and lettering on the signs to direct campus visitors. Her meticulous attention to detail does not go unnoticed in everything she does and we are so very fortunate to have her part of our team. Darlene always has a smile on her face and is always able to lend a helping hand."

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