All DPS team members are required to complete the following annual mandatory trainings in Learning Space for the 2024-25 school year. Each mandatory training listed below must be completed by today, Oct. 31. The trainings can also be accessed through Learning Space.
Privacy and Protection of Confidential Student Information Training
Suicide, Threat, and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Awareness Training
Thank you for prioritizing your completion of each training.
The Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP) is a process that starts as early as sixth grade to ensure students graduate career and college-ready. ICAP is not just a graduation requirement, it is a series of conversations and course planning that evaluates all aspects of a student’s path to college and their career including: goal setting, college opportunities, academic planning, financial literacy/financial aid and 21st-century skills. Ashley, a Florence Crittenton 12th-grader, shared that ICAP has helped her define and plan her nursing career. Ashley believes ICAP can prevent students from graduating without a plan and can aid students who have not decided on a career.
Last week, we asked you to submit your all-time favorite Halloween costume and you delivered! Check out our top 5 costumes below and see each spooky submission here.
5.“This is my perennial costume. Always a fave.” -- Darrell Hugueley, Hamilton Middle School
4.“The year, I was Snow White at Bryant Webster. Normally, I went very dark and goth, but I changed it up that year. I couldn't find a wig that suited me, so I died my hair black. Not only was I a hit at school, but I also won 1st place at my apartment complex.” -- Judy Straight, Risk Management Department
3.“My favorite costume was probably dressing up as Michael Jackson for our Halloween parade. It was fun because it made our annual Thriller dance feel extra special.” -- Addie Howard, Asbury Elementary
2.“Back when I was teaching high school, I dressed up as Daria from the 90’s MTV cartoon. Most of my students didn't recognize me. I taught mostly ninth grade, so maintaining Daria's monotone and lack of enthusiasm was impossible.” -- April Speights, Communications
1.“I'm particularly proud of this Mystique costume because it's pretty impressive although I didn't spend a lot of money or time on it. I literally made it the night before I wore it to the NYC Halloween parade when things took a sudden turn. Long story short, my cousin began to feel unwell, so we ended up in the emergency room. It was nothing serious, thankfully. Imagine this though, a blue mutant with orange hair and glowing yellow eyes trying to be inconspicuous in a white, brightly lit environment. Let's just say I was the talk of the ER and may have broken a few necks that night LOL I never got so much attention in my life! Oh, the joys of Halloween.” -- Joselida Mercado, Human Resources
Dia de los Muertos takes place Nov. 1-2 and we want to know how you are celebrating! Send us your classroom, department or home ofrenda, or show off your sugar skulls here for a chance to be featured in next week’s newsletter.
Leading up to the 2024 Bond, we will be sharing information in Our DPS Weekly that answers common questions our community has about the bond! This information can also be found on the DPS Instagram page and the Bond website.
The answer to last week’s question, “How much does Colorado spend on education funding per student compared to the national average,” is $2,000 less per student compared to the national average.
Congratulations to last week's winners: Jackie Falcon, Rae Jones and Jessi Cooney! We will be in touch with next steps shortly.
Take the fourth and final mini quiz here for a chance to win one of three swag bags!
DPS electronic resources should only be used for work-related business. Any content on a DPS resource is considered public record and can be provided as requested by the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA). When using DPS resources, you should refrain from:
Personal shopping.
Any non-DPS-related work.
Using unapproved applications, especially applications that pertain to student and staff data.
Using social media unless it is in your role.
Stay safe and familiarize yourself with the relevant Board Policies on the appropriate use of electronic resources. For more information, visit the Cybersecurity page on The Commons.
Discover a wealth of resources in our November Employee Wellness Newsletter and Wellness Happenings Calendar! Join us for an insightful session, Tips and Tricks for Enjoying the Holidays with Diabetes, on Tuesday, Nov. 5 from 12:10-12:50 p.m. This presentation will offer valuable advice to help you confidently navigate the holiday season. Register to attend live or to receive a recording!
Susan Fortney
Occupational Therapist, Exceptional Student Services
Collaboration
"Susan is currently pursuing her post-professional doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy (OT). She has chosen her capstone research project on how to promote and coach her OT colleagues on how to improve inclusion practices in their OT service delivery. She has prepared multiple teaching modules to help us learn and devoted her time to provide coaching and modeling on how to use best practice to better serve our students in their general education classes. I have learned so much from her and appreciate her hard work and guidance with collaborating with our teams to put Students First!"
-- Kristin Cowgill, Exceptional Student Services
Denver Public Schools | 1860 Lincoln Street, Denver, CO 80203
