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DPS Snapshots Show with Special Guest, Emma Calkins - District Updates for Feb. 28
1. The ‘Your Voice/Tu Voz’ Student Survey: March 3-21
The DPS “Your Voice/Tu Voz” Student Survey opens March 3rd and will close March 21st. Students in 3rd through 12th will receive an email from Superintendent Dr. Alex Marrero with a unique link to complete the survey.
Students will have the opportunity to take the survey in class on a date designated by their school. Check out the show notes to preview the survey questions and review frequently asked questions. Email: surveys@dpsk12.net.
Responses to the survey inform decisions on how we can better serve our students. Last year’s survey results.
2. Non-congregate Meals Available for Students During Ramadan
Ramadan begins this weekend!
DPS Food and Nutrition Services will offer non-congregate meals to these students to consume offsite at a time that honors their religious principles. Families can request meals for their children for the entire period of Ramadan or for select days.
To request non-congregate meals for your child between March 3-21, contact the school’s kitchen manager the week prior.
3. Celebrating Black Excellence at the Black Student Alliance Banquet
The Annual Black Student Alliance Banquet was a powerful celebration of Black students, resilience and achievement. In the largest celebration yet, students from across the district came together to celebrate their identities, accomplishments and future aspirations.
Dr. Simone Wright, the DPS Chief of Academics, shared some inspiring words with the students: “Resilience is in our DNA. Brilliance is in our DNA. Greatness is in our DNA.”
This amazing event was coordinated by the Department of Activities. Watch the full recap video.
4. Immigration Resource Toolkits Available
The family toolkit contains information about rights, current DPS policies, Know Your Rights training, mental health support, community resources, and more. It is available in multiple languages.
The student toolkit is available in English and Spanish. It shares resources students and families can use to create action plans. The Student Toolkit should be used as a resource only. Parents/guardians ultimately decide when and if it is appropriate to share with their children.
Request a toolkit in your language, email office_communications@dpsk12.org.
5. Facility Usage Discussions
Families impacted by the Denver Schools Thrive Initiative are invited to attend upcoming Facility Usage Discussions.
Meetings will be led by a third-party facilitator to discuss feedback on how DPS should use school facilities after the 2024-25 school year. Dr. Marrero will be present to discuss how we make the recommendations come to life. This meeting is open to all.
Interpretation services, childcare and light refreshments will be provided.
- Castro Elementary: March 10, 5:30-8 p.m.
- Palmer Elementary: March 12, 5:30-8 p.m.
- Columbian Elementary: March 17, 5:30-8 p.m.
- Meetings will be held at International Academy of Denver at Harrington and Schmitt Elementary in the Fall of 2025.