Earth Day in Action: How DPS Students Are Making a Difference - DPS Snapshots with Natalie B.

1. A mill levy override is an increase of the previous voter-approved tax rate (mill levy). Join DPS at an upcoming regional meeting to learn about the process and share your thoughts on how to spend the  potential mill levy override by using in an interactive budget tool to allocate funding for YOUR top priorities. Each meeting will be held from 6:30-8 p.m. Food, childcare and interpretations will be available for each meeting. 

Meetings will take place on:  

• April 27: Westerly Creek (8800 E. 28th Ave.)
• May 4: Holm (3185 S. Willow St.)
• May 6: Trevista (4130 Navajo St.)
• May 12: Responsive Arts & Steam Academy (RASA) (19201 E. 62nd Ave.)
• May 14: Whittier (2480 Downing St.)

2. Upcoming Board Engagement Sessions

As part of Governance Policy 15, board members will engage with the community within their respective districts over the next few months. At these engagement sessions, board members will be discussing various policies and getting community input. Childcare, light refreshments and interpretation services will be available at each meeting. There will be a meeting in 

President Gaytán will host on Wednesday, April 29 from 5:30-8 p.m. at Florence Crittenton (55 S Zuni St.) (RSVP English | RSVP Spanish)

Vice President Monica Hunter will host on Thursday, April 30 from 5:30-8 p.m. at Manual (1700 E 28th Ave.) (RSVP English | RSVP Spanish). 

3. Celebrating Dia Del Niño (Children’s Day) at the Denver Art Museum

Día del Niño, or Children’s Day, is on April 26! Head over to the EDUCA DPS Podcast (linked in our shownotes) to learn about the history of Día del Niño, how it is celebrated around the world and why creating spaces for children to feel seen, valued and inspired matters. Our friends at the Denver Art Museum will be hosting their annual celebration on Sunday, April 26, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., featuring live music, art-making and interactive activities for all ages. Admission is free for all ages. EDUCA is available in Spanish and EDUCA in English video 

4. Join us for the DPS Citywide Visual Arts Reception on May 5 from 5-7 p.m. Hosted at the iconic Denver Art Museum. This exhibition showcases the incredible talent, dedication and unique visions of our elementary students. 

Come experience a vibrant gallery of self-expression and enjoy the rare opportunity to meet the young artists behind the work. Let’s celebrate the power of the arts in our schools! 

5. This is What Earth Day Looks Like in DPS

This Earth Day, sustainability came to life through the leadership of a DPS student. Lola, a senior at Thomas Jefferson High School, is turning her passion for the environment into action as she works toward earning her Seal of Climate Literacy. As part of her project, Lola partnered with students at Samuels Elementary to build bee boxes, teaching younger learners about the critical role pollinators play in our ecosystem and how small, hands-on efforts can make a meaningful impact.

Watch the video to see her impact in action https://youtu.be/l0MFlfqRmOI