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Pet of the Week: Manolo- AST Owl & Australian Shepherd

You may already know that School Choice Round 1 kicked off last week on January 15, and will run through February 18 (February 28 in Aurora). During these 4 weeks, the Home Office and schools are focused on student recruitment as a priority and kicking it into overdrive to make sure that all of our schools are fully enrolled, which secures the essential funding that we need to keep our doors open. This ranges from door knocking, phone calls, attending expos, open houses, and much more. 

Favorite Books Roundup

Thank you to everyone who shared your book recommendations earlier this year! We're feeling especially grateful to have them all here, as COVID-19 has given us the opportunity to catch up with all of the reading we may have missed.

We've already linked to their dedicated page on the Denver Public Library catalog so you can learn more and place an easy (and free!) hold on these favorite titles. While the library is closed, the Libby app is open! Using your library card, you can seamlessly access tons of books, including audiobooks, through this app. Check it out today!  

What's Up at DSST: Henry?

Following last week’s post on our efforts to secure a high school for DSST @ Noel, we’ve received some questions about the status of a DSST: Henry high school, so we wanted to take a moment to give an update and, importantly, give you an opportunity to help.  As you may remember, last year, when we advocated for a DSST: Henry High School, we ran into numerous obstacles- primarily, an unwillingness from the school board to entertain serious conversations around a high school. Having strong community support is essential for our success, and we continue to engage our network, parents, and the larger community to help us do this difficult but important work.

Pets of the week: Labs Lily and Max from DSST Middle School @ Noel

As we prepare to Turn Out and Turn Up for Noel High School at next week’s DPS board meeting, we thought it would be fitting to highlight some of the people and pets that make DSST Middle School @ Noel extraordinary. 

Super Staff Spotlight: Nick Wilsey, Physics Teacher at CG HS

It’s time to honor yet another incredible staff member! This week, the spotlight shines on DSST: Conservatory Green High School Physics teacher Nick Wilsey. 

Turn Out and Turn Up for DSST High School @ Noel

The Bulldogs at DSST Middle School @ Noel need your help! In just 18 short months, the founding class of Noel will be moving up to 9th grade. We promised our Noel families a 6-12 high quality education, and we intend to keep that promise. But we need your support as we ensure that DPS keeps their promise to the families of the Far Northeast to offer high quality middle and high school options. 

Pet of the Week: Two Lucky Black Cats, George and Gus

We hope that the Winter Break brought you some quality time with your family, your pets, and maybe even your family’s pets. As we slide into the new year,we’re excited to highlight more of our amazing staff and their unforgettable pets. 

Shout Out Competition Results Are In!

The spirit of gratitude and celebration was strong this Giving & Cheer season, with 965 shout-outs generated across the network! This year, our charity of choice was Denver Food Rescue, a nonprofit that serves Denver’s hardest to access food insecure communities to produce health equity with Denver neighborhoods. We pledged to donate $1 for every shout-out you send (up to $800), and are excited to share that Denver Food Rescue will turn our $800 into $5,600 in fresh produce for families in need across the city. 

We want to know your favorite titles of 2019!

As we charge into a new year and a new decade, it’s a great opportunity to reflect, learn, and expand our horizons through a great book. With a network full of curious and wise educators, we want to hear about the books that made a difference to you this year. They don’t necessarily have to be published this year- just something that you enjoyed reading this year. 

Pet of the Week: Hillary Hoffman's Lab Mix and Sometimes Gopher- Homer

When Pet of the Week was just getting started, one of the front-runners to kick us off was Director of External Affairs & Student Recruitment Hillary Hoffman, and her adorable dog Homer. He’s been more than ready for his close-up and is finally taking the spotlight right before we head off for winter break.