"I took a trip to Hawaii with other educator friends. Here we are jumping for joy on Oahu! (I'm in the middle.)" -- Laura Eley, Career and College Success
Head to the Top 5 for more summer photos!
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DPS Board of Education Work Session on Sept. 1
The Denver Board of Education will hold a work session today, Sept. 1, beginning at 4:30 p.m. Watch the meeting live on board.dpsk12.org and access the latest meeting agendas on BoardDocs.
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New Equity Experience Cohort Starting Soon |
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Equity belongs to all of us and another cohort is about to begin! The Equity Experience is a year-long, self-paced journey to identify and examine our individual and collective/organizational mindsets. Modules are released one at a time by the third week of each month starting in September, with the last one being released in May. The Equity Experience is the result of what is outlined in the Black Excellence Resolution -- driven by the Board of Education -- which calls for training all members of Team DPS in implicit bias and culturally responsive education on an ongoing basis.
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The Ombuds Office is Open for DPS Employees |
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We are excited to announce the relaunch of the DPS Ombuds Office with Dr. Darlene LeDoux and Dr. Antoinette Hudson who are here to support Team DPS. The mission of the Ombuds Office is to ensure all DPS employees receive fair and equitable treatment in matters of concern or complaint. The Ombuds Office will serve as a resource for employees seeking information and insight from a trusted navigator who is confidential, independent, impartial and informal. All visits with an Ombuds are voluntary.
Visit us on The Commons to learn more about the Ombuds Office or to make an appointment.
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This summer, DPS team members explored both near and afar, had great adventures and spent time with people they love! Thank you to everyone who shared their summer pictures. See all the photos here and click the information icon in the top-left corner of the photo gallery to read each caption. |
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5. "My husband and I took our kids to visit family in Europe after four long years. We took a road trip from Germany to Austria and Italy. My favorite part of the trip was our time spent in the Austrian Alps, where it felt like time stood still. I can't imagine a more serene place, it begs you to slow down. It was exactly what I needed to revive my soul after a difficult year and to recharge for a new school year." -- Brittany Philipsen, Willow Elementary
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4. "This summer, my mom, aunt, brother and I traveled to Italy, Greece and Croatia. Seeing so many beautiful places with my family and experiencing new adventures after the last few difficult years was a blessing. (Shoutout to Dallas Jones, my all-star math-teaching brother at Bruce Randolph. I hope you have a great school year!)" -- Alexandra Jones,
Strategic Operations
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3. "My teenage nephew came to visit and we went to Water World and went kayaking!" -- Addie Howard III, Asbury Elementary
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2. "Over the summer, I was a seventh-grade reading and art teacher for Generation Teach, Denver. This program's sole mission is to dismantle white supremacy in education. I enjoyed my time, learned so much and of course made remarkable connections with the students and staff. Love you, GT!" -- Diamond Nicholson, Hallett Academy
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1. "My favorite summer experience was getting to take my students to the Cherry Creek Arts Festival. We were awarded a grant to purchase artworks for our school and had so much fun! Here we are posing with our two showcase pieces. I love being an art teacher!"
-- Erin Lea-Dougherty, Grant Ranch ECE-8
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A to Z Fund Applications Are Now Open to All Educators |
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As we start the new school year, the DPS Foundation wants to celebrate our teachers' greatness. The DPS Foundation's A to Z Fund application is now open for a chance to receive a grant of up to $2,000 to use toward educational materials, resources and opportunities that fall outside classroom budgets. These grants are available to any DPS school to enhance classroom learning and help provide equal opportunities for students districtwide. Learn more and apply today!
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New Timeline for New Employee Space HR, Payroll Launch |
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After careful consideration, the At Your Service (AYS) Project Team has decided to shift our HR and Payroll (Phase 1) launch date to 2023 to ensure a successful transition. This date change will enable DPS to meet its goal of putting people at the center of HR and finance services while optimizing operational and technical functions.
What this means for you:
- Employees will continue to access the new Employee Space for financial transactions.
- HR functions such as viewing paychecks, updating your personal contact information, direct deposit and hiring will continue to be accessed via Infor HR.
We are committed to meeting the needs of the district and will communicate future changes with sufficient time for team members to plan accordingly. Please continue to check The Commons for the most current information.
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Discount Alert: Colorado Rapids Soccer and CU Buffs Football |
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Join the DPS Foundation this fall to support our DPS students and educators! Come to a
Colorado Rapids game on Saturday, Sept. 10 or Saturday, Oct. 1 at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. Team members can also see the CU Buffs football team play on Friday, Sept. 2 or Saturday, Oct. 29 at Folsom Field.
When you purchase tickets to any of these DPS nights, $5 from each ticket sold will go back to the DPS Foundation to ensure each of our schools have the tools they need to succeed this school year!
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Join Team DPS at the Second Wind Walk/Run |
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Join Team DPS at the 21st Annual Second Wind Walk/Run on Sept. 25 at Clement Park in Littleton. Second Wind Fund actively supports DPS students get needed mental health support related to thoughts of suicide or feelings of depression in partnership with our school-based mental health supports.
Learn more and register here. To join Team DPS, c heck the box that reads “Yes, add this registrant to a team created by someone else” and then select “Team DPS.”
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Drop In for a Mindfulness Session This Month |
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The Employee Wellness Department is excited to offer two free, drop-in mindfulness sessions in September! These virtual sessions, facilitated by PassageWorks, will focus on mindfulness practices that support resiliency and emotional self-regulation while relieving stress and allowing participants the space to lead a more positive and productive life.
These will be 30-minute sessions from 4-4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 8 and Thursday, Sept. 15. Each session is limited to 30 participants. To register, click here.
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Ronda Belen
Community Engagement Specialist,
Far Northeast Community Hub
Integrity
"Ronda is exceptional at her job! She is a Community Engagement Specialist at the FNE Community Hub located at John H. Amesse Elementary. She works very hard to ensure that all of our families and community members receive the best services and support for their needs. She seeks fairness and justice for all people no matter where they come from, what they look like or what languages they speak. Her passion is to help individuals and the community obtain tools to alleviate obstacles. Thank you, Ronda, for your great work and for setting an example. We are very lucky to have you!"
-- Carla Duarte, FNE Community Hub
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Denver Public Schools sends all district newsletters and critical employee communications through Constant Contact. Please do not unsubscribe your DPS 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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