(SPRING-BREAK ANNOUNCEMENT) DPS Snapshots Show with Natalie Brigham - District Updates for March 21

1. Round 1 Choice Results are In 

It’s the moment many families have been waiting for!!! SchoolChoice Round 1 results are IN. Log in to your SchoolChoice application to see your student’s school match. If you didn’t participate in Round 1, or if you would like to re-explore your options, Round 2 of SchoolChoice will open on April 8 at 10 a.m.

Find waitlist information, answers to frequently asked questions and more on the SchoolChoice website. If you have any questions, call the Choice Hotline at 720-423-3493 or email schoolchoice@dpsk12.org. 

2. RASA Phase 2 is Underway Thanks to the Support of Denver Voters

Phase 2 of construction is underway at Responsive Arts & STEAM Academy, or better known as RASA. The 2024 bond provided additional funding to build a wing for a middle school, paving the road for any RASA student who wishes to continue their educational journey through eighth grade. The new Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) focused elementary school opened the doors last fall, thanks to the Denver voters who passed the 2020 bond and made RASA possible! The Far Northeast of Denver is growing rapidly, and DPS is committed to responding to the needs of our young learners and their families.

3. Upcoming at FACE University: La Raza Report
The “La Raza Report” emerged from a research project conducted by The Multicultural Leadership Center, LLC and examines the experiences of the Latino community in DPS over several decades. The report offers recommendations for improving experiences for Latino students, families and employees in DPS. Register with the link in our show notes to join FACE on April 8 from 3-4 p.m. on Zoom to learn about the future of La Raza and how to get involved.

4.  DPS Family Cultural Festival

The DPS Family Cultural Festival will take place April 19 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Harvey Park Recreation Center. This free event centers around celebrating culture, wellness and community! Bring your family and enjoy activities, resources and a welcoming space for all.

RSVP with the link in our shownotes. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to learn, connect and celebrate multicultural diversity in a fun and supportive environment.

5. Seed to Plate Program is Looking for Volunteers

Are you looking for a fun way to engage with our students? Slow Food Denver’s, Seed to Plate program is seeking volunteers this Spring! Slow Food Denver or SFD supports gardening and cooking classes for small groups of elementary and middle school students in the Denver area, many of these within DPS. Sign-up and check out open slots here in our show notes 

Volunteers will be assisting SFD instructors in these classes, so any sessions you can attend would be much appreciated by SFD and school team members.

Rest up and we’ll see you for our next episode in early April.