Hispanic Heritage John F. Kennedy High School Feature |
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Spanish teacher, Claudia Ajalla Laura, came to DPS six years ago and has a deep appreciation for JFK and the students she teaches. Claudia leads the Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations at JFK and, this year, they decorated classroom doors for the different countries that make up Latin America.
“Kennedy is a unique place. We have a lot of students from a lot of different places. So, Hispanic Heritage Month is a time for us where students can share about their identities,” said Merlinda Maldonado, John F. Kennedy High School Assistant Principal.
“I am from Peru. No, we don’t celebrate the day of the death but I’ve learned about it here from my students. And, that is very important for them. And for that reason I implement this in my classroom too,” said Claudia Ajalla Laura.
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Walk and Roll to School Day |
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DPS is proud to celebrate this year's national “Walk and Roll to School” day. The day’s events featured special appearances of over 40 celebrity crossing guards, including the much-loved Clifford the Big Red Crossing dog! Watch the video here.
Excited students and parents participated in community building and helped cultivate kindness and appreciation for our employees who protect students every day. As part of our vision to ensure Every Learner Thrives, safety is paramount to our mission. We provide opportunities for a safe path to school and create an environment of comfort and focus for students and teachers alike.
If you are interested in being a crossing guard, you can apply here.
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We know how the bond helps serve students, families and staff at Denver Public Schools, but have you ever wondered how it serves the Denver community? Our Office of Business Diversity plays a crucial role in providing job opportunities for the Denver community.
With an emphasis on equity, a core value of DPS, the office aims to support Minority and Women Owned Businesses Enterprises (MWBEs) and has pledged to spend 24% of the 2020 bond spend on contracts with MWBEs. They are on track to exceed this goal for this bond cycle.
The annual Reverse Trade Fair helps elevate small businesses and MWBEs, and provides them with the opportunity to get involved with our current bond projects and those projects that are to come. Check out our special recap video from this year’s event to learn more.
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Marrero Moment - Visit with Stephen Varela |
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In the latest episode of the Marrero Moment, Dr. Marrero is joined by State Board of Education Director Stephen Varela. Dr. Marrero and Director Varela ventured to Inspire Elementary and Northfield High School where they had captivating conversations with young scholars and participated in spirit week. Watch the latest episode here.
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Career and College Success Month |
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At DPS we believe that all students, from the very first day they walk into a DPS school, can achieve at the highest levels and ultimately cross the graduation stage ready for careers, college and life.
During this Career and College Success Month, we’re highlighting the students at CMS Community School who participated in a career day this past Spring. The DPS Spark Early Career and Exploration program partnered with CMS leadership and community businesses and organizations to provide students the opportunity to explore different careers in a fun and interactive way. Let's celebrate these young career explorers as they work towards their future goals.
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Colorado Free Application Day$ Oct. 17-19 |
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Hagan clic aquí para leer este mensaje en español.
Colorado's sixth annual Free Application Day$ will be held on Oct. 17-19 for Colorado residents! During this time, you can apply for free to Public Universities, Technical Colleges and Community Colleges in Colorado. Watch Governor Jared Polis’ announcement video in English or Spanish.
Almost all colleges and universities have application fee waivers for financial hardship throughout the year. If a student is struggling to pay an application fee and wishes to submit an admission application before (or after) Free Application Day$, click on this link or contact the admission office at the desired college/university for more information.
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Announcing the Strengthening Our PaCT Initiative |
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The Strengthening Our PaCT (Parent Communication Technologies) project is an all-DPS collaboration led by the Communications Department to improve the web-based communication tools used by Denver Public Schools. This initiative includes DPSK12.org and all departmental and school websites.
The vision of this project is that, as a result of its full implementation, Denver Public Schools will have the most comprehensive, equitable and understandable web presence of any school district in the United States. For more information, please visit dpsk12.org/strengthening-our-pact/.
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Hamilton Middle School Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month |
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At Hamilton Middle School, we have been embracing and celebrating the vibrant tapestry of Latino Heritage Month! Click here to read our Latino Heritage Month recap and see photos and videos of our celebrations.
Here’s a peek into the amazing activities so far:
- Advisory Lessons Fiesta
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure!
- ¡Decoración de Puertas!
- Staff Flash Mob
- Decoración de flores de papel 🌸🎨
- Lunchtime Dance Fiesta! 💃🕺
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October is Audiology Awareness Month |
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DPS, Exceptional Student Services and the Low Incidence Disability (LID) team would like to recognize the educational audiologists who support students throughout the school district. The small but mighty team of educational audiologists serves students in general education and those on 504 and IEP plans.
We thank you for your dedication to DPS students and for your support to staff who serve our students. We look forward to celebrating you Oct. 16-20 during Educational Audiology Awareness Week!
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- Tara Aronson
- Tara Bauman
- Jody Berg Monroe
- Lisa Cannon
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- Debbie Feldewerth
- Catherine Koch
- Laura Tyberg
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Invite Families of Multilingual Learners to the Oct. 25 MLE DAC Meeting |
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Please join the Multilingual Education (MLE) District Advisory Committee (DAC) on Wednesday, Oct. 25 from 9-11 a.m., at Kepner Beacon MS. This month our focus will be Family Mental Health.
Please join us for a special presentation by a renowned specialist in the field, plus resources for mental health and wellness. Breakfast, childcare and interpretation services will be available. Please share the attached fliers with your families of multilingual learners. Staff is encouraged to attend. Register here. For more information, visit the MLE DAC website or call 720-423-3058.
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Reminder: October Collaborative School Committee Training |
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Please join the Family & Community Engagement Team for our fall CSC Training: Building Effective Collaborative School Committees. Join us virtually on Thursday, Oct. 19 at 5-6:30 p.m. Use the Meeting ID: 822 9434 3706 and Passcode: 793426 to access the training. Please RSVP to the training here.
The training is available for all CSC members in DPS and will provide:
- An overview of CSCs.
- Strategies for building an effective CSC.
- Additional resources and training materials.
- An opportunity to meet district partners.
Spanish translation will be available. If additional translation is needed, please contact schoolgovernance@dpsk12.org at least 7-10 days before the training. These short videos are also available to share a brief introduction to CSCs with your school community: CSC English CSC Spanish.
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