March 6, 2025
Update Your Personal Contact Info, Self-asserted/Preferred Name/Pronouns and More!
Log in to Employee Space.
Use this guide to update your self-asserted/preferred name, pronouns and demographic information.
Use this guide to upload your new social security card and update your legal name.
Use this guide to update your personal phone number, email address or mailing address.
Personal Contact Information allows us to notify you during emergencies, provide winter delay information and deliver tax documents.
Knowing your self-asserted/preferred pronouns and name is important to creating a more inclusive, respectful space. Updating in Oracle allows DPS to update your name without expensive or formal processes. DPS employees are directed to honor self-asserted/preferred name changes and pronouns.
If you need assistance, please contact HR Connect at 720-423-3900 (option 1) or HRHelp@dpsk12.net.
Summer Academy Hiring
Summer Academy is hiring and positions have been posted internally for seven school sites.
Academia Sandoval
Barnum Elementary
Sabin Elementary
Stedman Elementary
Holm Elementary
McGlone Academy
Omar D. Blair
The positions available are listed below and interviews will take place in the next two weeks.
Site Leader, Summer Academy - Job Id 73783
Teacher, Summer Academy - Job ID 73785
Office Support, Summer Academy - Job ID 73788
Paraprofessional, Summer Academy - Job ID 73792
Reach out to Malcolm Quattlebaum if you have any questions.
Financial Wellness: PERA Resources for March
The Wellness Team has helpful PERA resources to support your financial wellness! If you're thinking about retirement, attend the Retirement Ready? webinar on March 27 at 5 p.m. to learn more about the retirement process, tailored to school district members. If you're interested in Purchasing Service Credit, there’s a webinar on May 11 at 4:30 p.m. If you're not quite ready to retire yet, check out the PERA Educational Opportunities available to help you stay informed and prepared for the future.
Top 5 Call Out Results: Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day
Friday is Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day! Check out our top 5 shoutouts below and see all the shout outs in this document.
5.“Shoutout to Manny, Jonathon and Jeff! They are always here so early and stay so late. They ensure our school is clean and runs well so students can learn. They are always helping out wherever they can with smiles on their faces and we really appreciate them at Munroe! Thank you three for everything you do for this school!” -- Sarah Chicoine, Munroe Elementary School
4.“Dustin Worthington is the greatest! He is always on top of keeping things in order in our building and he does it with a smile on his face and infectious enthusiasm!” -- Lisa Kirkland, Holm/Hamilton
3.“Ghanem Aneffati is wonderful! His caring nature and attentiveness make a significant difference in our school. He always goes above and beyond to ensure we are comfortable and taken care of, responding quickly to any needs student and staff may have. It's wonderful to know Northfield has someone so dedicated looking out for us! Thank you for everything you do!” -- Suzie Zamora, Northfield High School
2.“Facilities Managers Rule! Ours, Mr. Chuck Wiesbrook, is at the building early and stays late. He has been dealing with our HVAC renovation for over three years. He makes sure everything looks fantastic from the ceilings to the floors. Our parking area is plowed when it snows. The students love him. You rock, Mr. Chuck!” -- Lori Gates, Park Hill
1.“Gary Murphy (Crew Chief II) is the absolute best! His expertise, consistency, and unwavering dedication make a huge impact on our school. No matter the challenge, he gets the job done with skill and professionalism, all while providing top-notch customer service. His friendliness and reliability make him a true asset to DPS, and we are beyond grateful for his support. Thank you, Gary, for always going above and beyond—we appreciate you!” -- Chrstine Fleming, Shoemaker
Top 5 Call Out: Daylight Savings Time Celebrations
We did it! We made it through the cold, dark days and now Daylight Savings Time is finally here --well, almost…Sunday! Let’s celebrate having sunlight fill our days again by sharing our favorite pictures from spring's past. Whether it was an incredible field trip, hike or flower that left an impact on you, submit your content and check back next week to see if you made the top 5!
DPS Pride Festival
Join us for a vibrant celebration of inclusivity and community at the DPS Pride Festival on April 5 from 1–5 p.m. This event is exclusively for DPS students, staff and families, offering a welcoming space to honor and uplift the LGBTQ+ community. Registration is required for all attendees. Students are invited to showcase their talents by submitting performance entries through this form. DPS Departments can also participate by setting up relevant information tables—sign up to reserve your spot!
Let’s come together to celebrate diversity, support one another and create a memorable experience for everyone. We can’t wait to see you there!
Digital Accessibility Tip: What does it mean to be digitally accessible?
In June 2021, Colorado passed House Bill 21-1110 to strengthen state discrimination laws for people with disabilities. It makes sure that everyone has access to digital content created by local government organizations, including school districts.
Digital accessibility means websites, documents and software are usable by everyone. It ensures that people with a disability including but not limited to blindness, low vision, hearing impairment or limited mobility can find and use digital information in the same way a person without a disability can. Learn more on the DPS Accessibility Information webpage. Watch for more digital accessibility tips in future issues of Team DPS Weekly.
Heidi Saunders
Principal Resident, Eagleton Elementary
Fun
"Heidi demonstrates the Shared Core Value of Fun each and every day at Eagleton! Throughout her time at Eagleton, she has organized and executed many fun activities that bring light, cheer and fun to our building. She organized a Chili Cook Off, Pi Day Celebration for students and staff (Fun fact: Heidi knows 157 digits of Pi), baking contests, Flamingo Friday and much more. She is known for ending meetings with a joke, sending out a weekly joke in her update emails and including a fun bingo game into otherwise logistical yet required trainings. She fully participates in all spirit weeks, dressing up and not being afraid to be silly. Fun is a core value of hers that aligns with Denver Public Schools and it is evident each day. The staff and students at Eagleton benefit from her fun-inspired leadership!"
-- Janine Dillabaugh, Counseling
