Have you seen a colleague living our Shared Core Values? Nominate them for Living Our DPS, and they may be featured on The Commons homepage, DPS social media and in a future edition of Team DPS Weekly. Check back weekly to see who we're recognizing!
Jan. 9, 2025
Nominate a Teammate for Living Our DPS
Top 5 Callout: Winter Break Photos
Welcome back, Team DPS! Whether you stayed in Colorado or traveled afar, we want to see how you spent your much-deserved time off. Submit your favorite winter break photo through this form for a feature in next week's edition.
Join DPS for the 41st MLK Marade
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Marade will take place on Monday, Jan. 20 to honor civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy. This annual event combines a march and a parade, celebrating victories achieved in combating injustices and marching non-violently to confront injustices in the future. The purpose of the holiday is to unify and educate communities. The MLK Youth Education Committee will host a Youth Talent Show on Saturday, Jan. 18 at the Community College of Aurora. They will also host the MLK Bike Ride on Monday, Jan. 20 from 2-4 p.m.
The first 20 DPS team members to sign up will receive a 41st MLK Anniversary T-shirt as a token of appreciation! All volunteers will receive detailed information about the Marade next week. Sign up at this link.
WorkForce Calendar Functionality on Apple Devices
DoTS has been notified by WorkForce that there is an issue for users with the mobile app on Apple devices running iOS 18.2. The calendar view displays incorrect dates for each month, which is impacting its usability.
This issue is caused by a broader web-related problem introduced with the iOS 18.2 update. This issue is not exclusive to the WorkForce app and other applications may also be affected.
To avoid any disruptions, DoTS strongly recommends that you do not update to iOS 18.2 until this issue has been resolved. This issue is a priority and additional information will be provided when available.
Refer Great Talent, Earn a Bonus
At DPS, we know that great talent recognizes great talent -- that’s why we’re rewarding you for helping us grow Team DPS!
Earn a bonus when your referral joins in one of the following roles:
Teachers and Specialized Service Providers
Substitutes and Paraprofessionals
Facilities staff
Transportation staff
How It Works: Refer a qualified candidate. If they’re hired, you receive a bonus! Let’s build an even stronger DPS community, together. Learn more about the referral process and eligibility on the Employee Referral Program webpage.
If you have questions, email careers@dpsk12.org.
Employee Wellness Newsletter and Calendar
Stay up-to-date with wellness events by checking out the January Employee Wellness Newsletter and Wellness Calendar! Don’t forget to sign up for the Right on the Money Challenge, Jan. 13-Feb. 7 to boost your financial awareness with family fun.
Summer Academy 2025 Interest
We are excited to announce the Summer Academy, running from June 9-July 3, for students below and significantly below grade level. This program will enhance math and literacy skills while fostering creativity and social growth.
Program Highlights:
Math and Literacy focus.
Computer Science LEGO challenges.
A field trip.
Qualified teachers and staff.
Schools will start at 8 a.m. or 8:30 a.m. with sessions lasting four hours. Some schools may offer all-day sessions based on need. Registration opens soon with limited spaces. Please inform your community to watch for details. If you have questions, contact the DPS Activities team or email summer-academy-2025.groups@dpsk12.net.
Preferred Communication Styles
This month, explore the distinctions between passive, passive-aggressive, aggressive and assertive communication styles. Understanding these differences is crucial for resolving ongoing issues and conflicts, as we all have our preferred communication methods.
Learn more about the support and services the Office of Ombuds provides individuals, groups and teams by visiting the Ombuds page on The Commons. You can also read previous articles from us. Coming up next month: Unspoken Words Can Lead to Increased Conflict!
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