Staff at Inspire Elementary dressed as a colorful array of M&Ms.
Head to the Top 5 to see more Halloween photos.
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SchoolMessenger Text Messaging for Employees Launches Nov. 17
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We know how important it is to be able to clearly and easily communicate with our staff and families -- now more than ever. With that in mind, we are continuing to enhance SchoolMessenger, DPS’ automated messaging system.
Later this month, we’re excited to launch the ability to send text message updates to members of Team DPS, in addition to phone calls and emails. This text feature will be used to share important, timely information, such as weather updates, unexpected closures, major announcements and immediate action items. Additionally, team members will be automatically added to their school or building’s Safety messages and will receive real-time updates when there is a secure perimeter or lockdown at that location.
Look for a welcome text message from SchoolMessenger on Nov. 17, which will be sent to your phone number listed in Employee Space. (Don’t have your current information listed? Update it now following these steps.) The text message will come from phone number 675-87. Please note, if you already receive messages through SchoolMessenger as a parent, you may not receive this welcome message because you’re already included in the system.
Looking ahead and through the transition to Gmail, your dpsk12.org email (which will be moved to Gmail on Dec. 6) will continue to be the primary communication channel used by DPS, so please continue to check that regularly. We look forward to adding this extra tool to keep Team DPS even more informed and updated. Questions? Email Sarah Freeman.
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Verify or Update Your Personal Information -- Email Coming Soon |
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On Friday, Nov. 5, all DPS employees will receive an email from Human Resources (connect_humanresources@dpsk12.org) to help ensure your personal information in Infor HR (Employee Space) is up-to-date. The email will include your personal demographic information DPS has on file for you, including your address, personal email, phone number, race and ethnicity, as well as information on whether you have elected electronic delivery of your W2 and 1095-C tax forms. See an example of the email here.
If any of the information in the email is not accurate, please sign into Employee Space from the Employee Action Center on The Commons. Updates to your personal information can be made year-round, but for federal reporting purposes, please make any necessary changes by Nov. 12.
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Top 5: Halloween Costume Photos |
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Thank you to team members who embraced our Shared Core Value of Fun this Halloween and shared their incredible costumes! Check out the Top 5 Halloween pictures below and see the entire gallery here.
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5. “My daughter has always had a wonderful and creative side and I love being her platform. When she was four years old, she was determined to be her favorite vegetable: broccoli. I made her a broccoli costume and it's still my favorite costume by far.” -- Sarita Armendariz, SEO
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4. “Please enjoy my costume: Cousin It from the Addam's Family!” -- Mollie McGrath, ETLS
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3. “Accounts Payable and Strategic Sourcing had a special visitor at our cubicle trick-or-treat event. Cassie Gentry is always modeling and making sure we take time for our DPS Shared Core Value of Fun!” -- Staci Crum, Finance
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2. “The front office staff at Holm couldn't resist dressing up and reinforcing what we're learning about emotions during our daily SEL block. Happy Halloween from the emotions from Inside Out!” -- Jamie Patton, Holm
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1. “Shout out to our entire staff for helping make our costume parade so joyful for all of our students at Inspire Elementary! See all the Inspire staff photos here.” -- Anthony Bryant, Inspire
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Top 5 Callout: Fall Recipes
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Temperatures in Denver are dropping, and there's something about cold weather that gets people in the baking (or cooking) spirit! Whether it's the best pumpkin bread, chili or soup recipe -- we want to to hear it! Share your favorite fall recipes through this form for a feature in next week's edition! |
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Films for the Future: Raising the Curtain on LGBTQ+ Student Experiences |
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Join the DPS Foundation on Nov. 17 for Films for the Future: Raising the Curtain on LGBTQ+ Student Experiences when we will screen “Breaking the Silence: Honoring the Voices of LGBTQ Youth and Allies in Supporting Our Teachers.” This film is brought to us by CU Boulder's A Queer Endeavor.
At the event, we will hear from A Queer Endeavor co-founders and film directors Dr. Bethy Leonardi and Dr. Sara Staley. We will also hear from DPS LGBTQ+ Initiatives Program Manager Levi Arithson, and we will be joined by a panel of students for an interactive Q&A as they share their joys and challenges of being part of the LGBTQ+ community. Get your tickets here.
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Discount Alert: CU Buffs vs. OSU Beavers |
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Join DPS Foundation on Saturday, Nov. 6, to watch the CU Buffs take on the Oregon State Beavers at Folsom Field. Tickets start at $35, and $5 from each ticket sold will go back to the DPS Foundation to support our efforts to help Every Child Succeed. Learn more and buy tickets here.
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Start Earning Your $200 Well Aware Reward Now |
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If you’re on a DPS benefits plan, take action in the Well Aware Program now to start earning your $200 reward! Preventative care is important because it helps you stay healthy and can improve the quality of your health for years to come.
The Well Aware Program encourages employees to be up-to-date on their preventative screenings and complete a quick online health assessment. Participants who complete these actions by May 20 will earn a $200 reward toward their HSA account or as a stipend on their paycheck (HMO plan members).
To begin your online health assessment or to learn more about preventive screenings, visit the Kaiser Permanente or Aetna employee portals today!
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Annette Vasquez
Office Support, Columbine Elementary
Students First
"Ms. Annette is truly our guiding light and the captain of our ship here at Columbine. Annette knows each and every student, family, aunt, uncle, cousin, grandmother, etc. in our community. She is engaged with families, and consistently holds students accountable for being at school and for doing their best. Annette exemplifies a warm demeanor. There is no doubt in any child's mind that they are loved by Annette, and that she expects the best of them. Many of our students view our office as their second home and that is because of the environment she has built. Annette washes clothes for students who need it, calls students' cell phones when they are not at school, checks in on families who she knows need a phone call, and above all, she watches over each of our students' well being. We are all better for having Annette in our lives."
-- Corey Jenkins, Columbine Elementary
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Denver Public Schools sends all district newsletters and critical employee communications through Constant Contact. Please do not unsubscribe your dpsk12.org email address from any message; if you unsubscribe from one newsletter or one communication, you will be removed from all other district-managed email lists in Constant Contact. If you have any questions, please email newsletters@dpsk12.org.
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