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Vista Academy Student Chefs Serve Denver Families In Need |
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Dear Team DPS,
As we look ahead to the Thanksgiving holiday next week, I want to thank each and every one of you for the strength, patience and determination you continue to show throughout this challenging year. I’m tremendously thankful to be a part of Team DPS, where our students lead the way in caring for their communities, as the students in this heartwarming video demonstrate. Vista Academy culinary program students have been hard at work preparing meals for the “Community Equity Educational Dinner” -- a program made possible by the City and County of Denver’s Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids grant. I could not be prouder to see that spirit of gratitude and community service shining through in our scholars, and I hope you’ll be inspired by it as well. With a thankful heart, I wish you and your loved ones a safe and restful holiday break.
In collaboration,
Dr. Alex Marrero,
Superintendent
Pictured above: Isaac Burgos (left) -- a junior at Vista Academy -- and classmates cook up fry bread tacos.
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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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Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic: Nov. 20 at Coors Field |
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The state of Colorado is partnering with the Colorado Rockies to host a COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Coors Field on Saturday, Nov. 20. The clinic will be open for anyone age 5 and up to receive a first, second or booster dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
This clinic will operate from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Coors Field (2001 Blake St.) Those who get vaccinated can get a photo taken with Rockies mascot, Dinger, and can receive additional giveaways including Rockies promotional jerseys, hats, and baseball cards while supplies last. For more information, see this flier in English and Spanish.
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East High School Student Earns Perfect AP Drawing Exam Score |
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This week, East High School celebrated Evelyn Eck for earning a perfect score on the AP Drawing Exam in May 2021. Evelyn not only received the top score of 5, but was one of only 219 students in the world to earn every point possible on every portion of the AP Drawing exam!
Laura Klein, Evelyn’s AP drawing teacher, describes Evelyn as “one of my most humble, hardworking, and creative students that I've ever had. She made her portfolio about how women feel empowered through femininity and worked hard to develop a portfolio that supported this theme. Evelyn has also been a huge part of the East art community through her involvement in the National Art Honor Society as well as our AP program.”
Congratulations, Evelyn! Watch this video celebrating Evelyn and see some of her artwork here.
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DPS Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week |
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Join us in celebrating the Seventh Annual National Apprenticeship Week! We are so proud of all of our DPS students who are apprenticing at Denver metro-area businesses in education, advanced manufacturing, information technology, financial services, and business operations.
The Career and College Success Youth Apprenticeship Program, in partnership with CareerWise Colorado, was founded in 2016, first of its kind in the United States, and has served over 150 DPS students. Grounded in the comfort and support of their high school, apprentices are simultaneously earning their high school diplomas and steady wages, while having the potential to earn industry credentials and debt-free college credits through the process. The Apprenticeship Program has proven to be a strong example of preparing students for life after high school, making sure they are ready for in-demand careers and successful habits for college.
“I have more experience, more knowledge and more confidence than I ever have had with the opportunities it has given me these past few years,” says Angela, a business apprentice who completed the three-year program in 2020. Watch this apprentice spotlight story.
Currently, we are looking for DPS departments and teams to get involved with the apprenticeship program! If your department is interested in hiring a DPS youth apprentice to join your team or to learn more about how to get involved, please contact Emily Takimoto.
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Transgender Awareness Week: Parent Testimonials |
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The week before Transgender Day of Remembrance on Nov. 20, people and organizations around the country participate in Transgender Awareness Week to help raise the visibility of transgender people and address issues members of the community face. We know that one of the most important factors for the well-being of transgender and/or non-binary students is their familial support network. This year, we asked a few of our many affirming parents/guardians in DPS what they want people to know about their transgender and/or non-binary student. Read their testimonials here.
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Mark Your Calendars for SchoolChoice: Jan. 14-Feb. 15 |
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DPS families, mark your calendars for SchoolChoice. DPS’ enrollment process for the 2022-23 school year starts at 10 a.m. on Jan. 14 and ends at 4 p.m. on Feb. 15. Any student who wants or needs to attend a new school for 2022-23 can take part in SchoolChoice. This includes students transitioning to kindergarten, sixth and ninth grade. All incoming preschool students must participate. Stay up-to-date at schoolchoice.dpsk12.org.
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