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Dora Moore ECE-8 School

Weekly Follow Up: 9.22.23

09/24/23, 4:06 PM

Hi All!

Week #5 complete! 

Thank you to all who donated your time and resources to pulling off our annual Fall Grill & Chill Community BBQ! We loved it! 

See you on Monday!

Sincerely,

Abe & Jillian

Upcoming Events

  • September 26th: 9:15am - 1:15pm, 2nd Grade Field Trip; Denver Botanical Gardens
  • October 12th-15th: No School for All DPS Students - Teacher Professional Development & Fall Break
  • October 18th - 19th: 4:15pm - 7:00pm, Parent Teacher Conferences
    • Teachers will be sending out invites and sign-ups by the end of this week. Be on the lookout! We have a school-wide goal of 100% attendance!

October Count - Student Attendance Is Important!

The official 'October Count' date for the 23/24 school year is October 2nd. It is imperative that we have all students in attendance on this date, even if it is for a few hours. 

From September 25th to October 9th, please ensure you are diligent with your attendance calls. If you are planning to be out of town during that the entirety of that window, please contact patricia_celaya@dpsk12.net!

Parent Teacher Conferences: October 18th - 19th

We are hosting parent teacher conferences on the evenings of October 18th and 19th from 4:15pm - 7:00pm! Teachers will be sending out invites and sign-ups by the end of this week so please be on the lookout!

We have a school-wide goal of 100% attendance in-person or virtually for each and every family! We look forward to connecting!

Nominate Your Student for Gifted/Talented Screening

If you are interested in having your child (1st, 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade only) take the CogAT assessment this spring, please complete the nomination form. This nomination form is for families seeking Gifted and Talented (GT) identification.

Applications can be found at  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScunmyJy06R1QW-BL3tv8DpV566k_YgwuXUa6g8spX0JrYj7g/viewform.

Applications for testing are due by Friday, October 13th. Students can only take one cognitive assessment per calendar year, so if your child was already given the NNAT or the CogAT in the fall, they cannot be assessed again this fall. During the fall semester, DPS students enrolled in Kindergarten, 2nd, and 6th grades are tested with the NNAT or NGAT as part of the universal screening process; those families do not need to submit this form unless their child was not assessed during the fall screening. If you have any questions, please contact kelsey_muellner@dpsk12.net

Girls On The Run Needs You!

 Dora Moore's Girls on the Run team needs your help! They are running a practice 5k on October 30th at Cheeseman Park. If you are interested in helping and supporting the event, please email danielle_zuroweste@dpsk12.net!

Register for LGBTO+ Parenting Classes

FACE University is a resource and learning website for parents and families in the Denver metro area. Please see our upcoming virtual sessions below and RSVP here!

Parenting & Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth - Fortaleza Familiar: Thursday, Sept. 21 (English) and Thursday, Sept. 28 (Spanish) at 6-7 p.m. Fortaleza Familiar will be sharing information on inclusive language, queer parenting and supporting students that identify as LGBTQ+. 

Supporting LGBTQ+ Kids - Resources and Information from PFLAG Denver: Thursday, Oct. 12 at 5-5:45 p.m. This session will provide families and caregivers of queer youth with resources to show up as informed, supportive advocates. Content includes educational resources on allyship, tools for navigating school and other systems, and information for further support and connection.

 

Collaborative School Committee (CSC) Meeting; Tuesday @ 4:30pm

The first CSC meeting of the year is taking place virtually on Tuesday at 4:30pm. All are invited to attend and we need your voice and engagement! 

What is a Collaborative School Committee?

The Collaborative School Committee (CSC) brings together families, staff and community members to create and implement a plan to promote high achievement within a school. This committee meets on a regular basis throughout the school year and is an opportunity for key stakeholders to have a voice in their school. Colorado law requires all schools to have a CSC to increase the amount of accountability and family involvement in our schools.

What is this group responsible for doing?

This group works with school leaders to provide feedback on important school decisions. These decisions may include ways to improve academic performance, budgets, and the school’s program.

Why does my school have one?

Every school in the Denver Public School system has one. Colorado law requires all schools to have this kind of group to increase the amount of accountability and parent involvement in our schools.

For more info, visit this page: https://equity.dpsk12.org/family-and-community-engagement/collaborative-school-committees/

If you would like to attend, here is the link: 

 

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