Team DPS Weekly
Aug. 31, 2023
Nominate a Teammate for Living Our DPS
Have you seen a colleague living our Shared Core Values? Nominate them for Living Our DPS, and they may be featured on The Commons homepage, DPS social media and in a future edition of Team DPS Weekly. Nominate today and check back weekly to see who we're recognizing!
2023-24 District Map Now Available
You can find school addresses and locations across DPS using the new 2023-24 District Map! The map is now available in downloadable PDF and interactive web versions on the SchoolChoice website. 
 
A limited number of printed copies will be available soon. If you'd like to request printed copies of the district map, complete this form. Questions? Please contact Danielle Lewis.
Top 5 Callout: Favorite Kid Quote
Kids say the funniest things -- especially when they are excited to be back in school! What outstanding one-liners have you heard in these first few weeks of school? Submit a quote here for a feature in next week's edition!
Apply for Educators Take Flight before Sept. 10!
DPS Foundation’s Educators Take Flight program aims to remove flight cost as a barrier to top-quality professional development opportunities for Team DPS. Whether an educator seeks to attend an out-of-state conference or to bring an expert in their field to Denver for group learning experiences, the DPS Foundation can help.

Apply before Sunday, Sept. 10 at 11:59 p.m. to be considered in the current cycle. For eligibility information, visit our website or email ETF@dpsfoundation.org.
Employee Wellness Announcements
Want to get engaged in DPS wellness activities? Check out the Wellness Happening Calendar and monthly Wellness Newsletter. The calendar lists two to four activities per day -- many activities are on-demand and can be completed at any time!

Missed the monthly newsletter? Visit the Employee Wellness page on The Commons to see all available activities and highlights.

We are kicking off the year with three main activities:

If you have questions, email staffwellness@dpsk12.net.
Discount Alert: Colorado Rapids Game on Sept. 16
DPS discount days are back! Join us in supporting the Colorado Rapids on Saturday, Sept. 16 as they take on the New England Revolution at Dick's Sporting Goods Park at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $15, with $5 from each ticket sold being donated back to the DPS Foundation! Click here to buy your tickets today. 

For more information on discounts and other special offers available to you, your families, students and staff, click here.
We Got This! Youth Mental Health Summit
The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment, in partnership with DPS and community partners, is hosting the second annual We Got This! Youth Mental Health Summit on Oct. 6 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on the Auraria Campus at the Tivoli Student Union Center. The free event will provide students the space to speak frankly about mental health and wellness. To register for the event, click here. 

We have included a recruitment packet to help you generate interest and to register your students. The packet contains:
  • A flier.
  • An administration boilerplate email.
  • A parent boilerplate email.
  • An agenda and session descriptions.

Questions? Contact Jenessa Wrigley by calling 206-670-7337 or email Dr. Boris Costa-Guerra.
Calling All Musicians to the Citywide Instrumental Music Festival
The Citywide Instrumental Music Festival is scheduled for Dec. 5 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and will feature a concert at 5:30 p.m. at the DU Newman Center. This year, we are premiering “An American Tapestry,” composed by EJ Rodriguez from the DPS EdTech Department! 

This year, there is an opportunity for musicians -- students, staff and teachers -- to participate in the Advanced Symphonic Band. Submissions will close on Sept. 22, and confirmations will be sent at the end of September. Submit your interest and view music here. If you have any questions, contact Melissa Sumner and Allison Humphries.
Register for Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training
The Non-Violent Crisis Intervention course will support school staff in verbal de-escalation and non-violent crisis intervention (NCI). The objective of this course is to develop confident and competent crisis managers equipped with essential knowledge, skills and attitudes, fostering safe and productive classrooms for teachers and students. Staff can now register for training directly through Learning Space where training dates will be added on an ongoing basis.

Upcoming trainings:
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