ICYMI: Nominations Open for Night of Honor Awards |
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It’s never been more important to recognize those who've gone above and beyond during the 2023-24 school year. Do you know a DPS team member who embodies the Shared Core Values every day? How about a successful and effective team? Recognize these members of DPS by nominating them for a Night of Honor award:
Nominations will close March 15 and honorees will be celebrated in May. If you have questions, email Our_DPSValues@dpsk12.org.
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Nominate An Exceptional Woman for the DPS Herstory Awards |
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The second annual Women's Herstory Awards ceremony is taking place March 19 and will honor the remarkable women making history in DPS.
Nominate a woman who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation and dedication in their role. Whether it's a teacher who goes above and beyond to support students, an administrator who leads with vision and integrity or a staff member whose hard work and passion make a difference, we want to celebrate their achievements!
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Top 5 Results: Love Your Pet Day! |
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Tuesday was everyone's favorite day of the year -- National Love Your Pet Day! Team DPS delivered with lots of adorable pet photos that are sure to brighten your short week. Check out the Top 5 below and for more photos, click here. |
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5. “This is WilmaStephanie. She makes me laugh everyday.” -- Jenn Crowe, DoTS
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4. “This is my cat, Chicken. She is a tortie/calico who is a super sassy diva. Although you wouldn't know it from the way she loves to chase everything, she is 17 years old!” -- Sara Brunnschweiler, Carson
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3. “Turned the corner to see Rover and Fido like the twins in The Shining!” -- Alison Torvik, DDES
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2. “Meet sweet Romeo!! He truly lives up to his name and likes long walks, quiet dinners and snuggles.” -- Theress Pidick, Career and College Success
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1. “David and Patrick are my pandemic piggies that I adopted during COVID to be school pets. Now they live at SKCEE, and families take them home on the weekends. They are the most loved school pets ever!” -- Shelley Boberschmidt, Stephen Knight
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Top 5 Callout: Celebrate Leap Day |
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Leap Day is Thursday, Feb. 29 -- we want to hear how you plan to spend your extra day! Fill out the form below for a chance to be featured in next week's Team DPS Weekly. |
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Reminder: Teaching and Learning Conditions in Colorado (TLCC) Survey |
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Year-Round Cybersecurity Best Practices |
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Cybersecurity is always a priority since thieves work nonstop to steal your money, identity and data. To keep work applications safe, DPS uses Cisco Duo multi factor authentication (MFA) for most DPS applications. Along with Duo, follow these steps to keep your work and home devices protected:
- Always keep device’s operating systems and patches up to date. Contact your device manufacturer and operating system provider for assistance.
- Use unique and strong passwords and use a password manager like 1Password, LastPass or BitWarden for all accounts and devices.
- Turn MFA on for all your personal accounts.
- Always log off your applications and lock your computer when you are away. Turn your computer off when not in use.
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Employee Wellness Weekly Highlights |
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Winter Series: Staying healthy during the winter requires more thought, with nourishing foods, lots of stretching and indoor exercises, more sleep, stress management and emotional support from the love of family and friends. Complete for a chance to win a Handwoven Mexican Blanket!
Virtual Yoga: Class accommodates both floor and chair yoga. Join Thursdays at noon.
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Shantell Smith
Facilities Supervisor, Montbello High School
Collaboration
"Shantell goes above and beyond to ensure our staff and building are well taken care of. She is one of the first people to offer a helping hand when needed, whether it is a spill in the lunch room or finding paint for our senior events. Shantell comes in every day with a smile that will brighten anyone's day and prioritizes building relationships with all staff and visitors. She is a rock star in our building who allows Montbello to shine both inside and out. Thank you, Shantell, for all you do and for making such a huge impact on our Montbello community. We couldn't be who we are without you. Go Warriors!"
-- Holly Wells, Montbello High School
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