Top 5: Inspirational Quotes |
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Thank you to all of our team members who shared their quotes of inspiration! Next time you find yourself feeling a little uninspired, check out all of the awe-inspiring quotes we received here. Congratulations to our winner this week, Jenna Javernick of Cory Elementary! |
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5. “‘Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.’ - Ralph Waldo Emerson” -- Veronica Cruz, Bear Valley International
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4. “When you talk about yourself, watch your language.” -- Lea Porter, Enrollment and Campus Planning
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3. "’Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy.’ We can get so caught up in what comes next or what I need to do that we forget to take joy in the present. This quote helps me stay grounded and mindful of my many blessings each day.” -- Jane Lineman, Department of Social Work and Psychological Services
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2. “Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” -- Matt Mason, Thomas Jefferson HS
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1. “My favorite quote is actually from a fourth-grade student. We always set a positive talk or mantra before taking a test and hers is, ‘You’ve done this before and you can do it again.’ Well, I haven’t taught during a pandemic before, but I have taught through some tough times -- so I know I can do it again!” -- Jenna Javernick, Cory Elementary
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As students transition back to in-person learning, we're excited to see their latest masterpieces displayed across school buildings once again. Is there a piece of student artwork -- from doodles to digital -- you think deserves some appreciation? Submit your photo of student art through this form. |
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Reminder: Your Duty to Report a Positive COVID Case |
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As secondary schools begin to transition back to in-person learning, it is more important than ever to reiterate the need for team members to report a positive COVID case. There are two reasons reporting a positive case is important:
- To alert the public health department.
- To ensure the health and safety of all our students and staff are prioritized.
For more details on steps to take in order to report a positive case, check out this resource.
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Know Your Health Care Network |
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An insurance network is a group of providers (doctors, hospitals, labs, therapists and more) that are covered by your carrier. DPS offers coverage through Aetna or Kaiser Permanente. Choosing a provider in your network helps control medical-related costs and saves you money. It’s important to know your network and be prepared for any care you may need. Aetna and Kaiser Permanente offer extensive networks across the Denver Metro area. Find providers in your network and access resources covered by your insurance.
And remember to mark your calendars and be prepared for our active, virtual open enrollment season April 19-May 7. Learn more about coverage and carriers at thecommons.dpsk12.org/medicalinsurance.
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Kickstart Your Health Goals by Enrolling in the Well Aware Program |
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With a new year comes new health and wellness goals. Why not let DPS incentivize those goals through the Well Aware Program? Earn $200 in your Health Savings Account (HSA) or as a stipend on your paycheck (HMO plan members) for simply being up-to-date on your preventative screenings and completing the health risk assessment!
It’s safe and easy to schedule preventative screenings with Kaiser Permanente and Aetna -- either book an appointment online or contact your provider’s office (virtual visits are also available). Participants who complete the program by May 14 will earn the $200 reward and will be one step closer to meeting their health goals. If you have any requirement questions due to COVID-19, please contact Kaiser Permanente or Aetna.
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Nominate Parents for Anchored in Advocacy |
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Join DPS from 5-7 p.m. on Feb. 9 for an event designed to celebrate African American family and student engagement, highlighting social and academic excellence. Hosted by the African American Equity Task Force, this is the third and final event in a series of workshops created to celebrate, educate and inform families on how to navigate DPS' systems and structures.
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Lourdes Figueroa-Garcia
Teacher, DCIS at Ford
Fun
"Ms. Lula brings fun and joy to her kindergarten classroom every day. She is constantly singing songs, joking with her students, and helping them internalize kindergarten concepts through building strong relationships with students and families. I never walk by her classroom without seeing laughter and joy from all of her students. Her fun classroom also creates an accessible environment wherein 100% of students are all-in, all of the time. Ms. Lula's students and families love her and it's clear that she is making a HUGE impact in their early learning. Ms. Lula is the kindergarten teacher we all wish we had, and I am so thankful that she is part of my team!" -- Jessica Covington, DCIS at Ford
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