Have you seen a colleague living our Shared Core Values? Nominate them for Living Our DPS, and they may be featured o on The Commons homepage, DPS social media and in a future edition of Team DPS Weekly. Please note: A high-quality photo of the nominee is required and should be sent to Our_DPSValues@dpsk12.org.
Check back weekly to see who we're recognizing!
Last week, we asked you to send us highlights from your winter break! Check out our top five submissions below and see all the great things Team DPS got up to during winter break in this document.
5.“This is the dining hall of the Barcelo Mismaloya resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. I had this view every morning.” -- Darrell Hugueley, Hamilton Middle School
4.“Winter break in the summer. Went home to Curitiba, Brazil, for time with family. These are Araucarias, the state tree and symbol.” --Dayana Juski, Colfax Elementary
3.“For the past six years we have spent every New Year's Eve in Granby Ranch, where we can enjoy the fireworks and other festivities from our balcony. The magic reminds me to be present and grateful to welcome in a new year, no matter what the future may hold!” -- Shelley Boberschmidt, Stephen Knight Center for Early Education
2. “My wife and I spent two weeks in Argentina over winter break. A highlight from the trip was spending time in Patagonia and hiking up to Laguna de los Tres and catching this beautiful view of Mount Fitz Roy. It was an incredible once-in-a-lifetime experience!” --Tillifinney Batesmith, Asbury Elementary
1.“The Broncos are going to the playoffs! My daughters and I got to be there to cheer on in the clinching game!” -- Connor Berry, Northfield High School
Join DPS as we celebrate our unity and Shared Core Values, recognizing the strength within our teams and one another. The week begins with the MLK Marade on Monday, Jan. 20, honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and celebrating the principles of equity and unity. To culminate Unity Week, the CELT team invites all DPS team members to showcase their pride by wearing their school or DPS swag.
Mark your calendars for Thursday, Jan. 30, for the Centennial Celebration to celebrate the 100th day of the 2024–25 school year! Students, teachers and staff are invited to dress as if you've reached the age of 100. Be creative and have fun! Let’s make it a week to remember!
It’s ski season! Let’s settle this once and for all -- Epic or Ikon? Vote at this link and check back next week to see which ski pass wins!
Help the Denver Public Schools Foundation recognize an amazing DPS educator at our Achieve Gala on April 17. Send in your nomination by Friday, Jan. 24! All nominees will receive a small token of appreciation from the DPS Foundation. The chosen educator will be recognized during the event with complimentary tickets, a video celebrating their accomplishment and an onstage award. If you have any questions or need more information, email Jennifer Mays-Krimmer.
Achieving Excellence Academy (AEA) is a free, cultural, summer enrichment program for rising ninth through 12th graders, taking place June 9-July 2 with orientation on June 5. This program highlights the experiences of Asian-American/Pacific Islander, Black/African-American, Latine/LatinX and Indigenous students and families. The AEA helps students develop leadership skills, uncover passions and form strong commitments to social justice and service, where lifelong friendships and lasting memories are made!
Program Highlights:
Fun, hands-on learning!
Multicultural-blended homerooms
Cultural student affinity groups
Cultural excursions - Lincoln Hills, Cleo Parker Robinson, University of Denver and more
Teaching teams, staff and community members who reflect student identities
Registration opens soon, and spaces are limited. Additional details and deadlines will be shared in the next few weeks. For more information, email Ashlea Skiles.
The Achieving Excellence Academy (AEA) is a free cultural summer program that highlights the experiences of Asian-American/Pacific Islander, Black/African/African-American, Latine/LatinX, Native American/Indigenous families, students and educators. The program serves as one district initiative, especially for the support, encouragement and development of students of marginalized identities. All incoming students in grades nine-12 are welcome to apply.
We are currently hiring for the following roles:
Registered Practical Nurse
Front Office Support and Family Liaison role
Latine/LatinX Affinity Community Partner Roles
Are you a knowledgeable, passionate and culturally responsive educator? Are you skilled at safely supporting young adult learners through racial, ethnic or culture-based conversations and experiences? Are you intentionally collaborative and a lifelong learner? Learn more about open AEA roles and apply by Jan. 30.
It’s the perfect time to get involved and make a positive impact in our schools! DPS CARES offers a variety of volunteer opportunities that can directly benefit students, staff and the wider school community. Whether you have an hour to spare or can commit to a longer project, your time and support are invaluable.
Together, we can make 2025 a year of action, growth and connection. Check out our volunteer opportunities today, enroll and make a difference in your school community! For questions, email Sarah Rice.
Jesse Broadfoot
Director, Extended Learning and Community Schools
Students First and Collaboration
"Jesse continually demonstrates the Shared Core Values, specifically Students First and Collaboration. Extended Learning and Community Schools serves thousands of students per year for before and after care, break days, ELCS Sports and Enrichment programming. Jesse continually is collaborating with several departments, various school leaders, and ensuring we are able to serve students in as many schools as possible with a variety of activities allowing 'voice & choice' for families across our eight DPS regions. Jesse is always positive, solution-focused and makes sure there are quality offerings throughout our district. ELCS has opened 12 new program sites this year for Discovery Link, several being grant sites. ELCS Sports has also grown rapidly the two years they've been in operation. Thanks for all you do, Jesse!"
-- Austin Hachmeister, Extended Learning and Community Schools
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