Justin Dillane -- a seventh-grade math teacher at DCIS Montbello -- giving a thumbs up after his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. |
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Find Answers to Your COVID-19 Vaccination Questions |
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Dear Educators,
Thank you to those who joined us Monday for the Telephone Town Hall to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine and our plan to get it to our team members. Couldn’t tune in to the town hall? Listen to a recording of the discussion here.
Since the new state guidelines were announced that make frontline essential educators -- including teachers, other school-based staff and child care workers, as well as those 65-69 years old -- eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine starting Feb. 8, we have been working hard to quickly and equitably support educators who want to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. So far, more than 7,500 team members have been given the opportunity to schedule their vaccination!
COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions
Visit our COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ on The Commons to find answers to frequently asked questions, including when it’s your turn to get vaccinated, preparing for a vaccination appointment, scheduling, rescheduling or canceling an appointment, and more.
Can’t find the answer to your question?
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If you have questions about the vaccine itself, please click here or contact your health care provider.
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If you have questions about an email you received about making an appointment to receive the vaccine, please contact HR Connect at Connect_HumanResources@dpsk12.org or 720-423-3900.
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If you believe you should be eligible now but have not yet received a notification, please reach out to your school leader.
Many thanks,
Tamara and Mike
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This Week's Top 5 Things to Know |
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Register for February Teal Day by Tomorrow |
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Teal Day professional learning supports the success of every student by deepening educators' understanding of content and best practices with a focus on the district cornerstones and crisis priorities. Secure your spot for the Feb. 16 virtual Teal Day sessions. Find session descriptions and more in the Session Guide. Note: Registration will close at 5 p.m. tomorrow, Feb. 11. Please work with your school leader to identify the sessions that are best for you to attend. If you have questions, contact professional_learning@dpsk12.org.
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Teal Day Update: No Regional Meetings for Special Education Staff and SSPs |
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There will be no regional meetings for special education staff on Teal Day. Instead, all special education staff, including SSPs, are highly encouraged to use this time to meet as a team and determine if students require compensatory services due to the pandemic. Please consider scheduling IEP meetings for a different day. SEISs and SSP managers will be available for questions through office hours. Office hours, times and links will be published on the Special Education Website soon. Note: There are no required trainings from the Special Education department, but there may be other required training for some special education teachers as part of Teal Day.
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Complete CollaboRATE This Week -- Your Voice Matters |
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CollaboRATE, DPS' all-employee engagement survey, is now live! You should have received an email from DPS CollaboRATE with the survey link. Please take some time between now and Feb. 19 to complete the survey -- it should only take about 8-10 minutes. This is an opportunity to share your voice about how we're doing in DPS as a whole. All information shared is confidential.
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Encourage Families to Participate in SchoolChoice |
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Given the uncertainty that we’ve experienced this school year, we know it may be challenging for some families to make choices for next year during Round 1 of SchoolChoice, and we’ve seen lower participation rates so far this year than in years past. However, we are hopeful for a more normal return to school next fall, and we are urging families not to miss the opportunity to apply to their preferred schools during the current SchoolChoice window. Please encourage your parents -- particularly of transition-grade (ECE, K, 5 and 8) students -- to participate in SchoolChoice by 4 p.m. Feb. 16.
DPS will continue to monitor health conditions to determine whether a virtual learning option will be available for the 2021-22 school year. In the meantime, families should complete their SchoolChoice application by ranking schools in order of preference assuming a full return to in-person learning next year. They can access the application here. More information can be found at SchoolChoice.dpsk12.org, or by calling the SchoolChoice Hotline at 720-423-3494.
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Black History Month Teaching Resources and Call for Submissions |
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February is Black History Month, a time when the nation pays tribute to the generations of African Americans who have fought -- and continue to fight -- against adversity. As you recognize this important cultural moment in your classrooms this month, the Academics Division has provided a range of teaching resources, as well as links to resources from the National Archives, National Gallery of Art, and National Park Service, among others from the National Black History Month website. Visit the Black History Month page on The Commons to access these resources and learn more.
This month, we will be joining in local and national celebrations and recognitions of Black History Month. We want to feature how our students are learning about, connecting with, interpreting and celebrating this cultural moment through their writing, artwork, music, photos and videos. We’ll share submissions on our website and social media channels at the end of the month. Please email your submissions to DPSEquity@dpsk12.org by Friday, Feb. 19 for consideration.
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Additional Resources and Information |
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Click here to learn more about these resources and opportunities:
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- Summer Academy Returns for 2021
- Paid Concurrent Enrollment Teaching Opportunities Available This Summer
- New Capstone Dashboard Available
- Announcing the Multilingual Education Learning and Development Team
- Apply to Join the DPS District Accountability Committee
- Reminder: Complete the Sustainability and Environmental Justice Survey by Feb. 19
- Upcoming Webinar: Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth
- Encourage Students to Virtually Attend the 10th Annual Ninth-Grade College Expo
- Implement the Botvin LifeSkills Training High School Program at Your School
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