DPS Board of Education Public Comment and Progress Monitoring Session on Dec. 12
The Denver Board of Education will hold a Public Comment and Progress Monitoring Session Meeting on Monday, Dec. 12, beginning at 4:30 p.m. Watch the meeting live on board.dpsk12.org and access the latest meeting agendas on BoardDocs. A complete list of public comment speakers will be available the day of.
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Get Notified for Snow Days and Delays |
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It’s that time of year when inches of snow can fall at any time! To ensure that you are notified of delayed starts and snow days before heading out the door, follow this guide to make sure your phone number is listed correctly in Infor. We will send a text message to the phone number you have listed in Infor, and an email to your DPS email address in case of a delayed start or snow day.
Did you previously opt out of text messages? Text Y or Yes to 67587 to receive text messages once again. If you would like to opt out, reply to a district text with N, No, or Stop.
For additional information about severe weather policies, including a FAQ, visit the DPS Weather webpage.
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Join the DPS Ugly Sweater Party on Dec. 14 |
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Show your holiday spirit and join us on Wednesday, Dec. 14 for the Team DPS Ugly Holiday Sweater Event! We welcome you to ‘dress not to impress’ by wearing your ugliest sweater. Share your photos with us at communications@dpsk12.org, and post your photos on social media using #DPSUglySweaterParty.
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Top Responses: How Team DPS Gives Back
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Thank you to all members of Team DPS who shared how they give back to our community -- both during the holidays and year round! Looking for new ways to give back? Check out the Top responses below for some inspiration.
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“I give back by making a monthly donation to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).” -- Lauren Vandenbossche, HR
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“I donate platelets one to two times each month to honor my dad, and everyone who is fighting or has fought cancer. My dad beat non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2020, but the cancer returned this fall. His treatment is going very well and he continues to fight with everything he has. One of the best parts of donating? About a week after I donated, I received a text message letting me know that my platelets have made it to a hospital and will be helping someone that day. A small reminder of the preciousness of life.” -- Amy Sponsler, Enrollment and Campus Planning
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“My daughter, extended Colorado family and I create "You Matter" bags for those impacted by homelessness. We pass them out throughout the year, especially during the chilly months. All too often we underestimate the power of giving and how much it actually gives back to us. Our hearts are moved by the gentle smiles, kind interactions and conversations that we have with those in our Denver community.” -- Rachel Kerstiens, Child Find
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“Denver Online is currently running a Holiday Gift Drive to support 90+ in-need families within our school community. Anyone can purchase gifts off of their family wishlists or donate to the general Gift Drive fund. Items will get shipped directly to the families in hopes to make the holidays just a little brighter this holiday season! Find all of the information here.” -- Kaci Sintek, Denver Online
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Top 5 Callout: Your Favorite First-Semester Memory |
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The 2022-23 school year is nearly halfway through -- and looking back, we want to hear your favorite memory from our first semester! Share your big wins, best pictures, funny stories and breakthroughs here for a feature in next week’s edition.
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Preventative Care Matters: Take Advantage of the Well Aware Program |
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Preventative care is important because it not only helps you stay healthy, but it can improve the quality of your health for years to come and it can help lower your healthcare costs! Over winter break, Team DPS is encouraged to take advantage of the Well Aware Program -- a program that encourages participants to take a quick online health assessment and be up-to-date on their preventative screenings.
Participants who complete both these actions by May 20, 2023 will earn a $200 reward toward their HSA account or as a stipend on their paycheck (HMO plan members).
To begin taking preventative care steps for your health and to learn more about the Well Aware Program, visit The Commons.
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ECE Update: Pyramid Plus Training Opportunity |
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Healthy Child Care Colorado is offering Pyramid training at no cost to help support educators with our youngest learners' social-emotional development and behavioral challenges. This 45-hour Center for the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) Pyramid Model, or Pyramid Plus Approach training, serves as an equivalent to ECE 103 guidance strategies and is a training of special recognition in the Early Childhood Professional Credential, which means it does not expire. Upon completion of the training, you will receive a $150 stipend and teaching materials. Click here to learn more and register.
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Reina Cruz
Senior Team Lead, Northfield High School
Equity
“Reina brought an antiracist lab to the community for learning. She leads equity professional development and promotes inclusion within the classroom. Reina advocates for all students and constantly promotes inclusion and the celebration of diversity.”
-- Jed Marrs, Northfield High School
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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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