Team DPS Weekly
Feb. 29, 2024
Top 5 Callout: School Social Workers Shoutouts
In celebration of National School Social Workers Appreciation Week (March 3-9), we want to recognize our school social workers and the work they do each day to support our schools! Share a shoutout for the school social workers at your school through this form and we'll feature them in next week's edition.
Nominate Values Role Models for the Leadership Lamp Awards
The Leadership Lamp is the most distinguished award a teammate can receive at DPS, and we are currently seeking nominations. This extraordinary honor is reserved for four individuals each year who truly go above and beyond, making a difference and actively living all of our Shared Core Values. 

A person in any role can be honored with the Leadership Lamp award -- from teachers to school nurses, bus drivers to finance partners or principals to security officers. If you know someone setting a great example for all of Team DPS, nominate them today!

Nominations close March 15. Questions? Email Our_DPSValues@dpsk12.org.
Deadline Extended: Teaching and Learning Conditions in Colorado (TLCC) Survey
The TLCC survey has been extended to Friday, March 8. DPS and the Denver Classroom Teachers Association (DCTA) encourage team members to complete the survey. Participation is voluntary and anonymous. For more information, please review the Fact Sheet and FAQs.
Title I Staff Training Opportunity -- Newcomer Family Engagement
RSVP using this interest form for staff training on Newcomer Family Engagement in Title I Schools. Please note that you must be Title I school staff member to participate!

This will be a three-part series covering the following topics:
  1. Adjusting and Assimilating.
  2. Understanding United States Customs, Culture and Academic System.
  3. Preventing Summer Slide for Immigrant Families.

Stay tuned for more information regarding dates, times and the event Zoom link on March 18.
The Words We Teach Art Contest
The Words We Teach Art contest was started in 2023 through a partnership between Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design (RMCAD) and The Center on Colfax to tell LGBTQ history through art making. 

The Spring 2024 submission guidelines focus on the story of activists in the Transexual, Gay, Lesbian, Defense Coalition (TGLDC) which protested the killing of Irene De Soto and Tracy Levi at the hands of Denver Police in 1977-78. This was the first time in Colorado's history of political activism that focused on police violence and transgender lives; it might be one of the first in the country.

Check out this flier and visit TheWordsWeTeach.com for more information regarding submission guidelines, prizes and dates.
DPS Discount Days: Colorado Avalanche and DCPA
Join us in supporting the Colorado Avalanche as they take on the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday, March 4 at 7 p.m. and on March 30 at 4 p.m. against the Nashville Predators.
Join us at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts to watch the production of Cebollas from now until March 10. $5 from each ticket sold will be donated to the DPS Foundation in support of all DPS students! Buy your tickets today!
Employee Wellness Newsletter and Calendar
Dive into March with the Employee Wellness Newsletter and Calendar.

A Million Reasons to Get Started: Tuesday, March 5 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Join us for a financial webinar about budgeting and healthy financial habits.

Alzheimer’s Presentation: Wednesday, March 6 from 12:10-12:50 p.m. Learn more about prevention and how to manage care. Don’t miss out on the good vibes and knowledge!
Living Our DPS Honoree
Addie Howard III
PE Teacher, Asbury Elementary
Fun

"Mr. Howard brings joy to Asbury Elementary each and every day. The K-5 students look forward to PE every week to see what fun things they will do in class with Mr. Howard! His positive attitude and collaborative work ethic are contagious throughout our school community. This year, he is taking on mindfulness within PE during our extra specials rotation and providing equitable access to these very important techniques for all of our students. He certainly brings the fun, sometimes while wearing a turkey costume for our Fun Run or as DJ Jazzy Howard spinning records (Spotify) for our school dances! We are lucky to have Mr. Howard at Asbury!"

-- Amy Ravel, Asbury Elementary
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