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Winter Break Resources for the DPS Community |
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Dear Team DPS/DPS Community,
As we near Winter Break, I want to take this opportunity to share some important local community resources that provide support to those in need this holiday season. The holidays are a busy time for us all but it is incredibly important to take care of ourselves and our loved ones, and support those in our community who are in need. Included below are resources spanning from food banks, counseling services, hotlines, and energy assistance that will be available to our DPS community over the winter break. Please be sure to review the resources below and share them widely with those who could use the extra support.
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DPS’ Family and Community Engagement (FACE) team has compiled a comprehensive list of meals, housing, mental health and other resources to share with students and families in English and Spanish.
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Meals: In addition to the food banks listed in the FACE resource guide, the City and County's Office of Children Affairs is offering a free supper and/or snack at any Tasty Food site for youth (ages 5-18) across Denver during the holiday break! No registration or ID is required -- students can simply drop by and enjoy a nutritious meal! Check the schedule flier (in English and Spanish) for more information. Details on holiday schedule changes and planned holiday closures will be available on the Tasty Food website.
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Supporting our Newcomers: Our Multilingual Education department organized a New Arrivals Toolkit supporting our new-to-country and newcomer students.
Thank you to our staff, families and community team members for the countless hours of support you have poured into our scholars and their education this semester. There is so much for us to look forward to in the new year. Until then, I wish everyone a safe and relaxing winter break!
In collaboration,
Dr. Alex Marrero
DPS Superintendent
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Munroe Elementary's Resource Rally Warms Hearts Amidst Winter Chill |
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Earlier this week, Munroe Elementary hosted a Resource Rally that provided over 400 local families with food, books and personal hygiene products. Braving the winter chill, families and volunteers gathered at Munroe Elementary, where superintendent Dr. Alex Marrero, esteemed board members and dedicated volunteers joined forces to make the event an incredible success.
Despite the cold weather, the atmosphere at Munroe was full of warmth and generosity as families received essential resources before winter break. The event shows the significance of unity within the community and showcases the power of collaboration between staff, volunteers and district leadership.
Watch the full video here.
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DCIS Fairmount Fifth Grade Students Help Design Bond-Funded ADA Playground |
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How many fifth graders does it take to build a new ADA-adaptive playground? Ask the students at DCIS Fairmont and they’ll let you know! This group of talented, tenacious and compassionate fifth grade students is supporting construction efforts for a new 2020 bond-funded ADA-accessible playground at their dual language school.
The bond funds are approved and construction will begin soon. Watch the video for an inside look at the unique design process led by the educators at DCIS Fairmont and the DPS Operations team, and supported by our community partners.
Thank you Denver voters for supporting this important work! For more information on how 2020 bond dollars are spent, visit the DPS Bond & Mill Levy website.
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Skyhawk Winter Showcase at Hill Campus |
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In a spectacular celebration of creativity, Hill Campus of Arts and Sciences hosted its first Skyhawk Winter Showcase. The school opened its doors to the community, providing students a platform to proudly exhibit their work. Parents, teachers and community members gathered to watch the extraordinary live performances from our students, along with their exhibits.
The Skyhawk Winter Showcase not only highlighted the individual achievements of students but also emphasized the lively arts and sciences community at Hill Campus. Watch the story here.
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Super Smash Bros Champion: Yair Aguilar-Manzo, Montbello High School
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Mario Kart Champions: North High School
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DPS is happy to announce the successful conclusion of our inaugural DPS Esports Tournament. This event marked a significant milestone in our district's commitment to embracing innovative and engaging ways to connect with our students.
This tournament was more than just a competition; it was a celebration of our students' diverse talents and a testament to our community's spirit. As we look forward to future esports events, we are encouraged by the potential to engage even more students in this dynamic and collaborative environment.
A heartfelt thank you to all the students who participated with such zeal and dedication. To the teachers, staff and volunteers who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make this event possible, your efforts have paved the way for a new and exciting chapter in our school district's extracurricular activities. See more photos from the event.
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The Patrick Surtain ll Foundation |
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In October, the Patrick Surtain ll Foundation hosted its first “Game Plan Pitch Day” where students from George Washington High School and Manual High School competed for a $50,000 grant. This grant would be used for the first installation of Surtain’s Inspiration Room, known as the Inspiration STEAM Room, at their school.
Following the announcement of George Washington High School’s win, Surtain made the generous decision to donate $50,000 to both schools to ensure all students could benefit from his innovation.
According to an article published by NFLPA, the Inspiration STEAM Room will be equipped with, “wall graphics, 3-D printers, robotics, music recording software and equipment, coding software and other resources.”
Congratulations to all the students who competed and made receiving these grants possible!
Pictured: Pat Surtain ll and the Manuel High School pitch winners at the Patrick Surtain ll Foundation's Inspire The Dream Gala in November.
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North High School Showcases Upstream Education's Enriching Well-being Lessons for Students |
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North High School has taken mindfulness practices in stride with the help of Denver-based nonprofit organization Upstream Education. In a Chalkbeat Colorado article, students and teachers from North High detail their positive experiences with Upstream’s well-being lessons by showcasing a finger-breathing technique they use to calm their nerves.
Upstream provides middle and high school students with lessons in chunks of 10 minutes or less that teach students mindfulness, breathing techniques and even how to show themselves grace.
Upstream is now in more than 40 Denver public schools, with North High being one of the first schools to have used its programming. Read the entire article here for more insight into DPS’ Upstream experience.
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African American Youth Leadership Summit -- DPS and Emily Griffith Technical College Nurses Recap |
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DPS and Emily Griffith Technical College nurses attended this year's African American Youth Leadership Summit. This amazing opportunity allowed DPS students to learn about career paths within the medical world. Students gained hands-on experience from field experts in the following:
- School-Based Nursing and Community Health Nursing - Gina Hughes RN, BSN
- Heart Healthy Kids Heart Challenge by the American Heart Association - Brooke Goudy RN, BSN
- CNA / LPN / RN / BSN /MSN Nursing Pathway - Patrice Muhammad RN, BSN & Nicole Wright LPN
- Diabetes Education by American Diabetes Association - Shamae Williams RN, BSN
- Panelist Speaker- Marie Quinn RN, BSN, MS Director of Nursing and Student Health & Dean of Health Sciences & Administration
By having direct interaction with nurses these students were able to obtain valuable information on what options they have as soon as they start high school, with the possibility of dual enrollment at Emily Griffith Technical College.
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