Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) |
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The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program is a federal initiative that forgives the remaining balance on qualifying Direct Loans. This program is for borrowers who have made 120-monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer, like DPS.
PSLF aims to support individuals committed to public service by providing financial relief from student loan debt. It offers a pathway for borrowers to pursue meaningful careers without being burdened by the full extent of their student loan obligations.
Last week, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the approval of $4.9 billion in additional student loan debt relief for 73,600 borrowers. Learn more about your possible eligibility by visiting the FSA Income-Driven Repayment website and the FSA PSLF Help Tool.
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Top 5 Poll Results: Album of the Year -- 2024 Grammy Awards 🎶
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Last week, we asked you to vote for your "Album of the Year Award" pick for this year's Grammy Awards! Thank you to all 600 of you who voted! See if your nominee selection won below: |
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Top 5 Callout: National School Counselors Week |
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School counselors are a vital part of Team DPS, and their hard work helps keep DPS students and staff feeling safe and supported. In celebration of National School Counseling Week (Feb. 5-9), we want to recognize our great school counselors here in DPS. Shoutout an outstanding school counselor here. Note: Shoutouts will appear in the Feb. 8 edition of Team DPS Weekly.
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Reminder: Decommissioning Apple Devices |
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As a reminder, the Apple devices listed below will lose DoTS support at the end of the 2023-24 school year. Please work with your school or department to plan accordingly for a replacement device prior to fall 2024.
- 2017 and 2018 iMac
- 2017 MacBook Pro
- 2017 MacBook Air
- 2018 Mac Mini
- iPad 5th generation
- iPad Pro 12.9 1st generation
Apple is offering a limited-time discount on iPads for $90 off each device. Please create an incident at dotshelp.dpsk12.org in order to take advantage of this discount.
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RSVP for the Ombuds Professional Learning Series |
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The Ombuds Office will be hosting the first session of their Professional Learning series: “Essential Ingredients to Having Effective Difficult Conversations: Part I” at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 9.
This virtual session will introduce you to basic conflict resolution concepts and themes to reimagine how to engage in difficult conversations when in conflict. The purpose of this session is to equip you with the tools necessary to transform difficult conversations into learning opportunities.
Please RSVP by emailing ombuds@dpsk12.org by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 5. You will receive a calendar invite to the session once your RSVP is received.
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Now Accepting DPSManagement Applications |
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The next DPSManagement (DPSM) program will kick off on Feb. 29! DPSM supports supervisors, managers, directors, executive directors and assistant principals. This support allows those mentioned to hone their leadership skills, influence and engage those they lead, facilitate change and develop a performance-based, team culture. Learn more about DPSM on The Commons.
Applications and support letters for the spring program are due at 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 16. To complete the spring 2024 DPSM application, click here. The spring 2024 DPSM manager letter is available here. For more information about DPSM, email DPSManagement@dpsk12.org.
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DPS Discount Days: Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) 🎟️
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Join us in supporting the Denver Center for the Performing Arts' (DCPA) production of “Cebollas” at the Singleton Theatre from Friday, Jan. 26-March 10. Receive a 15% discount on tickets in Premium seating, Price Level 2 and Price Level 3 seating for all performances. Plus, $5 from each ticket purchased will be donated to the DPS Foundation! Buy your tickets today and use discount code DPSFUND at check out.
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Employee Wellness Highlights |
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What is the DPS Move@Work Challenge? When you register for this free program, you'll receive a five- to seven-minute exercise video right to your inbox daily. Other options include a membership that is updated weekly with 10 videos. It’s about you, so you get to make requests! For more information, visit the Move@Work website.
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Virtual/Work Yoga! Reduce everyday stress while you enjoy movements to increase flexibility and strength. A yoga mat is optional, but not needed. For the month of February, attend three of the scheduled classes to receive a Yoga Stretch Band! This class is every Thursday, from noon-12:45 p.m. Register here.
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Dr. Barbara Koenig
Assistant Principal, Vista Academy
Students First, Integrity
"Dr. Koenig embodies all DPS Shared Core Values but exhibits Students First and Integrity in all that she does. Specifically, she has raised nearly a million dollars in grant funds to support our students. This money has been used to fund new programs that provide healthy snacks for all students, monthly meal prep kits for Vista Academy families, and the building and maintenance of two community gardens. Additionally, Dr. Koenig has led the initiative to create and promote leadership through the STARS Mentorship program and by creating a Vista Academy's Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences (MANRRS) group. Thank you, Dr K., for all that you do."
-- Jason Melton, Vista Academy
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