Fourth-graders at Montclair get artsy with their own solar system masterpiece.
See more kid art below!
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Mental Health and Well-Being Supports |
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We recognize that the past year has brought unexpected challenges, and we want to ensure all team members are aware of the benefits DPS offers for you and your family to support your mental health and well-being.
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a confidential, no-cost service, available 24/7 to all DPS employees and their immediate families, regardless of whether they are enrolled in a DPS plan with one of our medical insurance carriers. Plan for life events, find resources for personal issues or get help for managing daily life. Learn more at thecommons.dpsk12.org/eap. Our EAP also provides a free COVID toolkit. Access the toolkit here.
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Mental and Emotional Health Services are available through your medical insurance carrier. Aetna and Kaiser Permanente (KP) both offer supportive services within their networks, and have developed specific COVID services. Access Aetna services here and KP services here.
Considering your mental and emotional health options is important when choosing your insurance package. With benefits open enrollment coming up April 19-May 7, prepare to make the best decisions for your needs by reviewing your options on The Commons Open Enrollment page.
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It's no secret that our students are wonderfully talented! If you're in the market for some original pieces, take a look at the student artwork we received here in addition to the Top 5 below! |
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5. "I want to share a piece done by Judith! She did a wonderful job composing this piece of art while remote at home. Judith is a passionate student who enjoys creating and making art." -- Judith Romo, Manual High
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4. "Several of my students decided to draw on their white boards while we were watching the inauguration. This is just one of the pieces that shows what a second-grader was thinking while she was listening to President Biden speak." -- Julie Weathers, Brown International
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3. "Our incredibly talented seventh-grader, Joseph Marquez, drew an amazing picture of Will Smith and proudly showed all of his teachers on his first day back in hybrid learning. We were all so impressed with his art skills! Go, Joseph! -- Allison Horton, Skinner Middle School
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2. "Our fourth-grade students created social action posters around issues they are passionate about as they studied local government, and discussed agency and how they can make a difference in the world. The posters and artists statements are hung up in a local marketplace where community members can respond to their work and issues." -- Shelby Dennis, Swigert International School
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1. “Despite students learning remotely, our after-school science club still wanted to study space. Students have been taking turns working on this mural of our solar system. So far, fourth-graders Ashlynn, Isaac, Violet, Kidus and Tida have worked on it.” -- Karl Horeis, Montclair School of Academics and Enrichment (pictured above)
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Resources to Report Fraudulent Unemployment Claims |
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With the rise of unemployment insurance claims associated with COVID-19, around the country there have been a rise in fraudulent claims and other forms of insurance of fraud and identity theft. Here, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment and Colorado Bureau of Investigation have seen a rise in fraudulent unemployment claims, including both in school districts across the state and within the private industry. If you received unemployment paperwork but did not file a claim, click here for next steps.
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Accessing Your 2020 W-2 and 1095-C Tax Forms |
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Team members who enrolled in electronic delivery can access their 2020 W-2 online beginning Jan. 31, and 1095-C beginning March 3. To access your forms, log in to Employee Space and select “Access Electronic W2 & 1095c." Note: You will need to be inside the DPS network. Follow these instructions to access your electronic form.
If you did not enroll in electronic delivery, your forms will be mailed to you. If you need to update your mailing address, please contact Connect_HumanResources@dpsk12.org.
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CollaboRATE is Coming Soon - Share Your Voice! |
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On Feb. 8, make your voice heard and strengthen your team by participating in CollaboRATE. This survey is one of the most important tools that you can use to provide confidential feedback that will be used to help Team DPS grow and improve.
At this time, team members will only be receiving the engagement portion of CollabRATE with a focus on equity and well-being. Team members will have an opportunity later in the spring to give feedbck to their leaders. For a general overview of the survey, and FAQs, please visit thecommons.dpsk12.org/collaborate.
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Teresa Goncalves
Assistant Principal,
Northeast Early College
Students First
"Teresa demonstrates the Shared Core Value of Students First every single day in the work she does. She has been with Northeast Early College for seven years and continues to be dedicated to the school in the best interest of her students. I know that every day she shows up to work, she does it with vigor and enthusiasm to ensure her students are receiving the best education, care and respect they deserve." -- Jessica Davie, Family and Community Engagement
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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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