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Thank You!...and Happy Winter Break!
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Dear Team DPS,
Today, as we prepare for winter break, I’d like to simply say thank you.
Thank you to our families for being our steadfast partners in educating your children.
Thank you to our teachers and school leaders for your resilience and dedication to excellence, despite very difficult circumstances.
Thank you to each and every member of Team DPS, for making our district a place where every student has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
And a huge thank you to our students for working through these challenges and continuing to inspire and energize us with your spirit and brilliance.
I hope you all have a restful and joyful winter break. Happy holidays to those who celebrate, and may the new semester and the new year bring peace, health and happiness to us all.
In collaboration,
Dr. Alex Marrero,
Superintendent
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Catch up with Superintendent Dr. Alex Marrero by following him on his new Instagram account and on Twitter, both @DrAlexMarrero!
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DPS Board Votes to Extend Contract of Supt. Dr. Alex Marrero |
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Yesterday evening, the DPS Board of Education voted on a motion to extend the contract of Superintendent Dr. Alex Marrero. The Board voted to amend the contract from a two-year to four-year term, with the same option for a one-year extension that was part of the original contract. The contract is also being amended to make a change in the evaluation process that reflects the Board’s move to the policy-governance model. Learn more and watch the meeting here.
Board members say that this decision not only reflects their belief in Dr. Marrero's ability to lead the state’s largest school district, but also provides much-needed consistency, stability and continuity in leadership for students, families and staff members.
“I trust Dr. Marrero to set a tone for the district that ensures our staff, students and families believe in the power of strong public schools,” said Former Board President Carrie A. Olson. "My affirmative vote this evening not only demonstrates my commitment to stability for our school district, it also highlights my expectation that Dr. Marrero will build on all that he’s started in order to make DPS the best school system it can be.”
“I am honored by this vote of confidence by the Board of Education, and I am incredibly grateful for the amazing reception and tremendous support I have received throughout my travels in this incredible city," said Dr. Alex Marrero. "I will continue to build on what I have learned from the DPS community, and I will do everything in my power to ensure that every classroom within the district prepares all of our scholars for a great future.”
Read the full press release here.
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Monthly COVID Dashboard Update from Our Health Partners |
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Watch the video below (in English and Spanish) for the latest health update from our expert partners at Denver Health. |
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Tasty Food Sites Open during Winter Break |
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Through a partnership with the City of Denver, Tasty Foods offers free meals to Denver kids five to 18 years old. Registration or sign-in is not required, just show up and eat up! Over winter break, stop by any of the Tasty Food sites listed here during any of the scheduled meal times to grab a snack or dinner. Note: Some sites only serve snacks while other sites only serve dinner. All sites will be closed on Dec. 24 and 31. Click here for more information.
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Afterschool and Out-of-School Programs Offered by Denver Parks & Recreation |
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Afterschool and out-of-school programs, part of Denver Parks & Recreation's Community Recreation, offers a safe place for youth to get assistance with homework, have a snack, socialize, and exercise.
Program offerings include:
Click here or for more information and to register for programs.
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SchoolChoice Resources Available for Families |
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We're also excited to offer several upcoming events. A SchoolChoice Facebook Live session is planned for Jan. 13, and our virtual School Expo Week is scheduled for Jan. 18-20. Get more info about these events here.
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Families Using DPS Transportation: New +Pass Email
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If you have any questions about the +Pass, card passes that students scan when entering or exiting the school bus, please email us at passadmin@dpsk12.org. DPS has moved to a new email server and our old email address is no longer in service. If you recently emailed our old address and it bounced back, please try again using passadmin@dpsk12.org.
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