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DSST: College View Middle School

OCT 30 MS Newsletter

10/30/23, 5:18 PM

College View Middle School

Middle School Newsletter

Monday, October 30, 2022

Front Office

Middle School Calendar & Upcoming Deadlines

Family Satisfaction Survey - Now open! - Friday, November 3 

  • We want to hear from you! Please take some time to give us your feedback about your experience at DSST: College View. https://dsst.info/FallFamilySurvey23-24

  • Families that complete the DSST network family survey will be entered into a drawing for two FREE tickets to the Broncos vs. Cleveland Browns game on Sunday, November 26th. *Families must complete the survey in full and enter their names and contact information to be eligible for the drawing.

  • Additionally, Families that complete the DSST network family survey will ALSO be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a $250 amazon gift card. *Families must complete the survey in full and enter their names and contact information to be eligible for the drawing.

 

Picture Retakes (Nov 14th): 

  • Picture Day Retakes will be on Tuesday, November 14th.

  • To purchase your student’s picture you can order online at mylifetouch.com using your student’s ID or the Picture day ID: EVTJXHDQV

  • ONLY students who are retaking their pictures can dress down. 




Joseline Flores, Front Office Manager
(303)524-6320

Announcements

Mental Health Referral Form for Families

  • Finding the right mental health support for your child can be overwhelming or confusing.  We're here to help! You can use this link: https://tinyurl.com/3fy3nxce to refer your child to the mental health team for non-crisis or urgent situations, telling us a bit more about what you're looking for and needing, and we'll get back to you within five business days.   

  • If the situation is more urgent  but not an emergency, you can reach out to our mental health team: Jess Bullock, School Social Worker jess.bullock@scienceandtech.org / 970-703-5657 Chloe Randall, Social Worker chloe.randall@scienceandtech.org 

 

🌼¡Estás invitado! 🌼 Denver Families for Public Schools & Faith Bridge - November 1st, 4:30 - 7:30pm

📍 Location: Kepner Middle School campus, 911 S. Hazel Court, Denver, Colorado 80219

  • With the upcoming election just around the corner on November 7th (<20 days to go!), we are thrilled to invite you to a special Get Out the Vote (GOTV) event that combines civic engagement with the vibrant and meaningful traditions of Dia de los Muertos.

  • Dia de los Muertos is a beautiful Mexican holiday that celebrates the lives of our loved ones who have passed away. It's a time for reflection, remembrance, and honoring those who came before us. At the heart of this event, we are not only celebrating this cherished tradition but also emphasizing the power of our voices in shaping the future of Denver Public Schools!

  • For more information: Felipe Vieyra  felipe@denverfamilies.org or Yesica Escalante yesica@faithbridgeco.org 

 

Southwest 3K Fun Run & Walk - November 11, 9:00-11:00 am

Please join us and Southwest Vida Youth Leadership Team at their upcoming event "Southwest Vida 3K Fun Run & Walk". It will be on November 11, 2023 from 9am to 11am, at Barnum Park. We hope to see you there!!

You can read this article to learn more about Southwest Vida Youth Leadership. 

For more information, contact Donna.Fortuny@scienceandtech.org (303)912-4719

Wolfpack Athletic Updates

Cross Country: (Coached by Engle, Preciado, Sutton)

  • Your wolves did amazing at the state championships this past Saturday!! 

 

 

Girls Basketball: (Coached by Lusa)

  • Our Girls BBall season is in full swing! Check out our Girls Basketball hub in the shared drive for our game schedule!

  • Our upcoming home games are on the following dates:

    • Wednesday, 11/29 (A Team @ 4:30/ B Team @ 6:30)

    • Wednesday, 12/6 (A Team @ 4:30/ B Team @ 6:30)

Boys Basketball: (Coached by Castanzo & Lusa)

 

Does your student belong to one of our clubs? Check out our club schedule below!

 

 

Community Engagement Updates

School Board Candidate Forum - November 2, 5:00-6:30pm, High School Commons

As a school, we are hoping for high civic participation among our Denver residents! There is an At-Large race, as well as races in District 5 and District 1. I encourage you to learn about the various candidates’ stances and which one best represents the interests of you and your family. In addition to voting, we hope that you will take advantage of the opportunity to hear from candidates directly. 

We will be hosting an At-Large Candidate Forum. The first half hour will be a Meet & Greet session with candidates from all 3 races. The last hour will be a student-moderated forum with the At-Large candidates only. 

  • 5:00-5:30 pm — Meet & Greet (candidates from all 3 races)

  • 5:30-6:30 pm — Student-led & moderated forum (At-Large Candidates only)

We will have childcare, interpretation, light snacks for those that RSVP by October 26. 

The forum will be live streamed through our school Facebook page: www.facebook.com/DSSTWolves

Please RSVP and help us spread the word by sharing the below social media graphics (in English and Spanish) and by sharing our Facebook event link.

[insert Eng/Spa flyers]

 

CVF* - Family Engagement Council - November 9, 8:45-9:45am, High School Conference Room

*(College View Families)

Do you have suggestions for campus improvements? Do you like to help plan and create fun events? Do you want a seat at the table for important decisions that are being made for our school? 

If you answered yes to any of these questions, please join our Family Engagement Council! We will meet on the First Thursday of each month in the High School Conference Room.

 

Coffee with Directors - Tuesday, November 14, CV Cafeteria

All families are invited and encouraged to attend our informal meetings with the School Directors. This month, you will have the opportunity to meet the Associate School Directors. 

  • High School 8:30-9:00 am - Meet our Associate Director - Jesse Heaton

  • Middle School 9:00-9:30 am - Meet our Associate Director - Joven Lusa

Coffee and light snacks are provided!

 

 CVF - Family Working Group - Tuesday, November 16 - 8:30-10:00am, CVHS Conference Room

The Family Working Group is made up of parents that are looking to help promote solutions to some of the issues that our campus faces. If you have ideas on how to improve traffic flow or arrival/dismissal procedures, or the family-facing communications sent home, or any other topic, we would love for you to be part of this group!

 

Town Hall - Thursday, November 30 - 5:00-6:00pm

DSST: College View holds 2 Town Halls each school year. We use this time to hear directly from families on the issues that are most important to you. We will also provide updates on how the school plans to address family and student concerns. In past Town Halls, we have brought in experts in the community to work collaboratively with our school staff and families and to provide further context. Stay tuned for more information on the topics of this semester’s Town Hall. Childcare, interpretation, and food will be provided. 

Fundraising

The King Soopers Community Rewards program is an easy way to donate money to your school by shopping at King Soopers! Sign up on the King Soopers website is fast and free! Just connect your Sooper Card to the program using our organization ID (EH570) and buy your regular grocery list. The school will receive 5% back. The money will be used as an established scholarship fund for students in the high school to travel out of Colorado before they graduate. Please take 5 minutes to sign up and start donating to a great cause!

 

  

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