Arab American Heritage Month: Staff Feature |
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April marks the celebration of Arab American Heritage Month, a month dedicated to honoring the rich culture and contributions of Arab Americans. In this exclusive staff feature, DPS Special Education Team Leader Rawa Abu Alsamah sheds light on the intricacies of Arab American culture and offers valuable insight on how to support our Arab American students and staff.
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April Attendance Update: Chronic Absences vs. Truancy |
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What’s the difference between truancy and chronic absence? |
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Truancy:
- Counts only as unexcused absences.
- Emphasizes compliance with school rules.
- Relies on legal and administrative solutions.
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Chronic Absence:
- Counts all absences: excused, unexcused and suspensions.
- Emphasizes academic impact of missed days.
- Uses community-based, positive strategies.
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No matter what type of absence it is, missing school is one of the most detrimental obstacles to student success. If you’re looking for resources to improve your child’s attendance, check out these helpful handouts, created by Attendance Works, for families of preschoolers, elementary, middle or high school students. |
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Marrero Moment with Bill Kurtz |
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In this episode of the Marrero Moment, Dr. Marrero sits down with CEO of DSST Public Schools Bill Kurtz. Bill shares the journey of starting DSST Public Schools over 20 years ago, to becoming the largest charter school network in Denver. Watch the full video to see how DPS and DSST bring a world class education to the students of Denver.
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Celebrating Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week (April 22-26) |
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Each afterschool professional plays a vital role in enriching and impacting the academic and personal lives of our students. This week during Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week (April 22-26), we celebrated the incredible success of our Saturday school program, engaging 41 schools and more than 1,700 students. Your dedication has allowed us to offer a rich variety of programs, including math, literacy intervention, Lego coding for students, and ESL and citizenship classes for families, and more.
Thank you for your hard work, creativity and passion. Let’s continue to make a significant difference in the lives of our students and their families.
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Black Voices in Color Podcast: Exploring Black Music |
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In this episode of the Black Voices in Color Podcast, our hosts analyze the differences between old and new music. They dive deep into black music’s contributions to pop culture and how it has shaped their student experience.
Our hosts discuss the age-old question, “Which generation of music has made the most impact?” Tune in to the podcast to find the answer. Listen on your favorite podcast platform by searching, “The Denver Public Schools Podcast.”
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Achieving Excellence Academy: Program and Job Opportunities |
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Are you a knowledgeable, passionate and culturally responsive educator? Are you skilled at safely supporting young adult learners through racial, ethnic and/or culture-based conversations? Are you intentionally collaborative and a lifelong learner? If you answered yes to any of these questions, apply now to join the Achieving Excellence Academy. We are currently seeking a Latinx and AAPI community partner, along with a part-time nurse. Submit your application ASAP!
The AEA year three program will begin in June 2024. Year three of the AEA program is especially for, but not exclusive to, our Asian American/Pacific Islander, Black/African-American, Latinx and Native American/Indigenous-identifying students. Our students will explore their own cultural identities, ancestral wisdom and histories of resilience through rich classroom discussions, experiential learning activities and cultural excursions (field trips) alongside peers and staff who share similar backgrounds or lived experiences. Learn more about AEA and apply here.
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Girls Career Day at University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus |
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Join us for the 9th Annual Girls Career Day at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora on June 6, from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Hosted by the Ludeman Family Center for Women's Health Research, this event will introduce high school-aged students to careers in women's health, surgery, dental, research and more.
Parent attendance is not required to participate, but they must sign waivers. Learn more and register here.
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DPS Discount Days: Colorado Rapids |
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Join us in supporting the Colorado Rapids on May 11 as they take on the San Jose Earthquakes and June 15 as they take on Austin FC at Dicks Sporting Goods Park at 7:30 p.m. Each ticket sold will help donate $5 to the DPS Foundation! Buy your tickets today. You can also visit dpsfoundation.org/offers for more information on these discounts and other special offers!
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Denver Scholarship Foundation Scholarship Closes May 1 |
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The Denver Scholarship Foundation (DSF) is here to help DPS students and families navigate the FAFSA process! DSF offers free financial aid workshops and resources. Last year, DSF supported more than 11,000 DPS students and gave scholarships to over 2,070 DPS graduates.
The DSF Scholarship application for the 2023-24 school year is open until Wednesday, May 1! Share this opportunity with current DPS high school seniors. Click here for more information on eligibility requirements.
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Denver Youth Employment Program |
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Interested in gaining work experience while earning up to $2,200 this summer? If you are 14-21 years old, are enrolled in school, live in Denver and meet income requirements, jobs are available through the Denver Youth Employment Program (DYEP) and DPS Family and Community Engagement! Apply today for a chance to interview with one of many employer partners, including Denver Public Libraries, Denver Parks and Recreation, The Denver Zoo and many others. Apply using the English or Spanish form. For questions, please contact dyep@dpsk12.org.
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Host A DPS Launch Intern this Summer |
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DPS Career and College Success invites community partner organizations to consider hosting a high school student this summer through the Launch Internship Program. The program will run June 10-July 19, with interns working an average of 18 hours per week during the six-week program.
- Explore their career interests.
- Expand upon existing hard and soft skills.
- Learn more about the potential career opportunities through hands-on learning.
Student interns can assist with business operations, marketing projects, IT/Tech support and much more.
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