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Dora Moore ECE-8 School

Friday Follow-Up: 10/7/22 Week #7

10/08/22, 4:26 PM

Upcoming Events

  • September 15th - October 15th: Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month
  • Monday, October 10th: 2nd Grade Field Trip: Denver Botanical Gardens
  • Tuesday, October 11th: 4:00pm - 7:00pm Fall Conferences 
  • Wednesday, October 12th:  4:00pm - 7:00pm Fall Conferences 
  • Wednesday, October 12th: 6:00pm - 7:15pm PTSA Meeting in DM Tech Lab
    • School-age Childcare and Pizza provided! Swing over after your conference!
  • Thursday, October 13th: 3rd Grade Field Trip: Denver Public Central Library
  • Friday, October 14th: No School for All Students
  • Monday, October 17th: No School for All Students
  • Monday, October 31st: 3:30pm School-wide Halloween Costume Parade on DM Playground

PTSA Meeting This Week; CSC Postponed

The PTSA meeting will take place October 12th from 6:00 - 7:30 in the DM technology room on the 2nd floor. Information on joining virtually is below. This is on the same day as conferences and we'd love for you to join us after meeting with your students teacher. There will be pizza, snacks and childcare!

Sheila Summers, a former DPS parent, has graciously offered to talk to us about her organization, Parent Advocacy for Student Mental Health Needs, and how her organization might be able to help us navigate mental health services for our children. To learn more about her organization's services click here.

 

Here is the agenda for the evening:

  1. Introductions and sign in

  2. September’s meeting minutes (Matt)

  3. September Treasurer’s Report (Craig)

  4. DEI Chair updates (Crystal)

  5. Vice President update (Falon)

  6. Principal’s update

  7. Parent Advocacy for Student Mental Health needs (Sheila Summers)

  8. Open Forum

  9. Gift card raffle

CSC will be postponed due to conferences and teacher representatives unable to attend. 

DM Is Now On IG!

As we continue to find ways to market our school and share all of the amazing things taking place inside, we have decided to dip our toes into the social media space. Follow and share for updates!

The #1 way we attract new families is by word of mouth and first-hand accounts and recommendations. Our online presence is #2! Spread the word!

Attendance Goal & Absence Impact

One our three major improvement strategies this year is centered on increasing our overall attendance rate for students and working collaboratively with families to remove barriers for students to consistently attend each and every day!

Our students are amazing and we miss each and every one when they are not in attendance! The impact of a positive school culture and best first instruction in our classrooms can only be realized with regular and consistent attendance. 

Success will look like:

  • all students attending school 95% of the time or higher throughout the entire school year.
  • students arriving at school on time daily and staying for the entire seven-hour instructional day without being picked up early.
  • the school team, which includes all staff and teachers, proactively works with families to remove barriers to student attendance.
  • creating a system of monitoring attendance and following-up with families to discuss the impact of missed instruction and co-create a plan to increase attendance.

Currently, our attendance rate so far this school year is 87.8%.

Our lowest attendance rate is currently in Kindergarten at 82.4%.

We have 69 students that have missed 6 or more days already this year--That is almost 1 absence per week of school.

There are no easy fixes and solutions--Life is complicated, but we have to have all families' partnership in getting students to school each and every day. Josh Konz, our school's social worker, will be sending out attendance warning letters this week to ensure families are aware of their absenteeism and each of our legal obligations to ensure students are attending school. If there are barriers you may need help overcoming, please reach out to Josh joshua_konz@dpsk12.net to seek some support! 

Thank you for partnering with us!

CogAT Assessment Opt-In

If you are interested in having your child (1st, 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade only) take the CogAT assessment this fall, please complete the nomination form. Applications can be found at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScunmyJy06R1QW-BL3tv8DpV566k_YgwuXUa6g8spX0JrYj7g/viewform. Applications for testing are due Friday, October 14th. Students can only take one cognitive assessment per calendar year, so if your child was already given the NNAT or the CogAT last spring, they cannot be assessed again this fall. If you have any questions, please contact janette_draper@dpsk12.net

Last Call for the DPS 'Your Voice/Tu Voz' Surveys
 
The “Your Voice/Tu Voz” surveys for students, families and staff launched on Monday, Sept. 26. Student and staff surveys were to their DPS email address. Families can access the survey link via email sent through SchoolMessenger, in the Parent Portal, and at dpsk12.org/survey. The Team DPS survey includes CollaboRATE engagement questions. ALL surveys close on Sunday, Oct. 9.
 
Dora Moore has only had about 8% of our families take this survey so far. Let's hit the 50% mark by tomorrow!

We Have Seats Still!! Before & After School Enrichment Care for October

If families would like to sign-up for before and after school for October, please follow the directions below! EACH FAMILY MUST RE-REGISTER FOR OCTOBER.

Before School

  • Opens at 7:00am, transitions at 8:20am to drop-in breakfast.
  • Kindergarten - 8th Grade
    • Due to childcare rules and licensing, ECE is not able to be offered currently.
  • When you register, you commit to a consistent weekly schedule for four weeks (10/3-10/31).
  • Capacity: 30 students
  • Cost: $6 per morning session

After School

  • Opens at 4:00pm, closes at 5:30pm
  • Kindergarten - 8th Grade
    • Due to childcare and licensing, ECE is not able to be offered currently.
  • Only adults/guardians on a student's formal IC file will be allowed to sign a student out.
    • Children are signed out from the Corona Street entrance.
  • When you register, you commit to a consistent weekly schedule for four weeks (10/3-10/31).
  • Capacity: 30 students
  • Cost: $6 per afternoon session

Registration (for both AM & PM)

  • When you register, you commit to a consistent weekly schedule for four weeks (10/3-10/31).
  • Registration commits families to paying for selected days regardless of student attendance. We cannot refund families for missed sessions.
  • Registration must be completed in order for students to attend. Registration will be closed when we reach capacity. Due to staffing, we cannot accept last minute requests.
  • By registering your student, you are acknowledging that you understand our policies, procedures, and expectations and commit to abide by them.
  • Registration Link: https://forms.gle/s2jLDQq8D6M4x3fN9

Payment

 

Fall Conferences Are Coming: October 11th & 12th

You all have received a sign-up by now. If for some reason you have not, reach out to your student's homeroom teacher immediately!Research clearly demonstrates that a healthy and collaborative relationship between schools and families are one of the top factors in determining success of students.

We have a goal of meeting with 100% of our families! If the 11th and 12th absolutely do not work, please work with your student's teacher to find an alternative. 

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