Hello! 

Welcome to the last week of February. As a reminder, there is no school for all DPS students on Friday, February 27th. 

There is a lot of new information included below and two opportunities to provide feedback--please take a look!

Sincerely,

Mr. Janson & Mrs. Watson

Want to look ahead? Our Dora Moore Public Calendar is up-to-date and updated often:
Public URL Link

iCal Link

We need your voice--Especially those from 3rd-5th grade. 

Help us understand how you feel we are doing regarding our 'family, school, and community partnerships' work! This information will be used in accordance with empathy interviews to inform tangible actions steps as a school.

Fill out this short (less than 5 minute) survey today: https://forms.gle/eWKh2JdFU8KiRXBD9 

Sincerely,

Mr. Janson & the Collaborative School Committee (CSC)

One of our goals this year is to increase building-wide alignment of our weekly social emotional learning lessons, content, and economy of language. With that being said, we have a "SEL Question of the Week" that we discuss in our morning meetings and always aligns to monthly focus. Ms. Watson creates a weekly video to launch the week as well.

Please ask your students about these questions and about the conversations they are having at school!

February's Focus: Community

Week 1: Why is it important to learn about people's stories that might be different than us?

Week 2: What is a role model? Who are some of the most important Black role models in our history?

Week 3: When learning about the challenges Black people faced in our history, what emotions do you feel, and how can we use those feelings to be better friends and allies today?

Consider joining Senator Ball for a Constituent Day for Colorado Senate District 31 on Friday, February 27th from 8:00am - 11:00am at the Colorado State Capitol. 

RSVP to: matt.ball.aide@coleg.gov

Thank you to our PTSA for putting on a great Winter Carnival and thank you for coming! We typically have around 250 people show up to this event each year--This year we had about 425 attendees! Whoa!

And--A special shout-out to everyone who volunteered to run a game, serve food, or clean up. 

Thank you!

If you missed us at the Winter Carnival, here’s another chance to grab Dora Moore school apparel. Another order is going out soon. Our on‑hand inventory is very limited right now (mostly T‑shirts), but preorders are open—and this time you can request kids’ sizes!! 

Place your preorder here: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7ZegnE5qd048mJgIBujjEHw8fC2XbsMVq9d6R5lmv6oJeZA/viewform?usp=dialog 

Prepay directly on the PTSA website here:

https://doramoore.givebacks.com/shop 

**Please have your orders in by March 6th!

Questions? Please reach out to the Dora Moore PTSA at doramooreptsa@gmail.com. 

Who: ANY K-12 Student Looking for Some Chess Competition

Average Competitive Level, suitable for many Chess-Rookies: Low-Moderate.

WHAT: DPS & NORTH H.S. “Non-Elimination” OPEN Chess Challenge

CHECK-IN Confirmation for ALL - From 8:30 to 9:00 am

Games Begin No Later Than 930, 4 Rounds, 40 Minutes Max Per Round

Introduction with Quick Q&As Begins About 9:00 am, Awards 1230 or sooner.

How & How Much:

At-The-Door REGISTRATION, IF NEEDED. ONLINE REGISTRATION PREFERRED:

Players PLEASE Pre-Register via the URL: http://www.tinyurl.com/DPSandNHS-CHESS

COST

$10 for this on-site IN-PERSON event

Scholarships available by contacting Joe DeRose: joederose4000@comcast.net, or 720.878.4153, text 1st

The Communication Devices Advisory Committee (CDAC) was formed as part of an exploratory phase to advise the Board of Education on policy development required under Colorado House Bill 25-1135 (HB25-1135). This state law directs all Colorado public schools to adopt, implement, and publicly post a policy on student communication devices (such as mobile phones and similar technology) by July 1, 2026. 

This community feedback process is intended to expand perspectives beyond the advisory committee membership, ensuring that recommendations are informed by the broader Denver community. Feedback from families, students, staff, and community members will help validate the committee’s work, reveal priorities or concerns that might not be fully represented within the committee, and support development of a recommendation that is equitable, research-informed, and reflective of diverse needs.

Policies developed under HB25-1135 will affect everyday school practice and intersect with access and equity issues, including accommodations for students with disabilities, multilingual learners, health-related needs, and instructional access.

To learn more about the CDAC visit the Board's Website.

Provide feedback here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUfk7K3kWjSwp7uT9G1UC_hgQ2oPBKSv7-9SND5u2o8YyjUw/viewform

The application window for Early Access to Kindergarten and first grade are open Monday, Feb. 1 through March 15. Families interested in having their child evaluated for possible entry into Kindergarten or first grade a year earlier than typical age eligibility (for enrollment beginning in fall 2026) are encouraged to visit our Gifted and Talented Family Site for more information.