Dora Moore ECE-8 School

Weekly Follow Up: 11.10.23

11/11/23, 11:41 AM

Hi All!

This is our last week of school before Thanksgiving Break.

Also an important reminder that has been in the Weekly Follow-Up for months: Dora Moore has no school on Monday, November 27th. This is the first weekday after the official Thanksgiving Break. This is an additional teacher planning and assessment day. All other DPS schools are in session. 

See you on Monday!

Sincerely,

Abe & Jillian

Upcoming Events

  • November 13th: 9:00am - 11:30am 3rd Grade Field Trip to Bluff Lake
  • November 14th: 11:00am - 1:45pm Thanksgiving Lunch *Details Below*
  • November 14th: 10:00am - 1130am Dumb Friends League Visits 2nd Grade
  • November 14th: 12:30pm - 2:30pm 8th Grade Career Fair Field Trip
  • November 18th - 26th: NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Break
  • November 27th: No School for All Dora Moore Students - Teacher In-service and Planning Day
    • *This is a Dora Moore specific day off for students--All DPS schools are in session as normal*

Dora Moore Thanksgiving Lunch - DEADLINE FOR TICKETS IS MONDAY

Come join us and your student/s on Tuesday November 14th 2023 for our Thanksgiving Lunch. This will take place during your students regular lunch time. If you are interested in purchasing a ticket, please fill out this form and return it back to your child's teacher along with the money.

Please have form and money turned in by November 13th, 2023 to your child's homeroom teacher. The form is attached to this email.

Hope you can join us!

Lunch Times

ECE 11:00 am-11:30am

Kinder 11:00am-11:30am

1st Grade 12:30pm-1:00pm

2nd Grade 12:30pm-1:00pm 

3rd Grade 11:30 am-12:00pm

4th/5th Grade 12:00pm-12:30pm

6th/7th 1:10pm-1:40pm

**8th Grade will not be eating Thanksgiving Lunch as they will be attending their Career Fair Field Trip**

 

 All visitors eating Thanksgiving Lunch with their students must enter through Door #13 off of Corona Street. 

Reminder: The final deadline is Monday, November 13th! No tickets, forms, or money will be collected on Tuesday, November14th. 


DPS Middle School Basketball Clinic (FREE!) - Saturday 11/18
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2023 | DENVER EAST HIGH SCHOOL | 9:00AM - 3:00PM
 
JOINT EFFORT BASKETBALL CLINIC  FOR DPS MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS AND GIRLS
CLINIC TIME: 9:00AM - 11:30AM (must bring your own ball)
FREE to all DPS Middle School Students (6th-8th grade)
 
 
Clinic Instructor:
Kamau Bailey
Former Denver East Basketball State Champion
Colorado All State Basketball Player
Former Professional Basketball Clinician, Philadelphia 76er's Basketball Camps
CEO, Bailey Basketball Academy
                                
Clinic followed by:
JOHN AND SHARON BAILEY BASKETBALL CLASSIC FOUNDATION GAME
DENVER EAST HS BOYS VARSITY TEAM vs. GEORGE WASHINGTON HS BOYS VARSITY TEAM 
GAME TIME: 1:00PM - 3:00PM

Come Work at Dora Moore with Discovery Link!
Make the kid's trip to school even more worthwhile.  Consider working mornings and bring along your Dora Moore student(s).  If you have 460 hours of experience working with youth, and clear a background check, you can become part of our Discovery Link morning team.  
 
Hours are 6:20 a.m. - 9:00 a.m before school.  Students of parents working the program can attend at no cost.  Work a second shift?  Your student(s) can also enjoy after school care at no cost, if you are part of the team.
 
Please call Miss Jay at 720-879-3192 or email jataun_pye1@dpsk12.net for details.
 
Job Responsibilities include:
 
  • Provide safe and welcoming environment where students thrive and have fun

  • Maintain and facilitate open communication with parents, staff and students

  • Interact positively with parents and refer questions and concerns to the Supervisor when needed and appropriate.

  • Maintain a punctual, reliable schedule during program hours.

  • Follow staff conduct guidelines outlined in the staff handbook.

  • Perform facility maintenance and follow licensing tasks as required.

  • Follow the general daily schedule for the program.

  • Maintain appropriate standards for children’s behavior following the discipline guidelines as outlined in the staff handbook; use the discipline log when necessary.

  • Maintain the accident log and complete accident reports, with assistance from the supervisor, as required by Denver Public Schools and or child care licensing.

  • Maintain licensing ratio for staff to child.

  • Provide careful supervision of play areas to ensure children’s safety.

  • Assist in planning program curriculum.  

  • Attend all orientations, training and staff meetings.

  • Other duties as assigned.


Mental Health Series for ALL DPS Parents!

Over three sessions, we will discuss behaviors, mental health, and resources to support our students. Keep reading to learn more about each session and RSVP!​​​

Live sessions (and recordings of past sessions) are FREE for all parents!

English Flyer

Spanish Flyer

Vietnamese Flyer


Colorado Rapids Central Region WINTER CAMPS & LEAGUES

Winter I Camps - November 20 - December 21

Winter II Camps: January 1 - 25

Winter III Camps: January 29 - February 19

These camp offerings are designed for your athlete to remain active during the winter months! These camps and leagues will focus on attacking, defending, and transition moments, as well as the player's relationship with the ball through games and fun!

Questions? Contact alexis.rudolph@rapidsyouthsoccer.org


Winter Clothing Drive Extended 
Thank you to all of you who have already supported the Dora Moore Exchange Store by donating gently used winter clothing items. 
 
We still need MORE...MORE COATS, MORE BOOTS, MORE MITTENS, and all gently used clothing sizes 7/8, 9/10, 10/12, 12/14 years old. 
 
We hope every student enjoyed the 'new to you' items that were passed along last week before our first winter storm. Let's keep the exchange cycle going! 

Dora Moore Community Exchange Store Staff Hours 
Come enjoy a meal with your child and visit the Dora Moore Community Exchange Store! ALL families are welcome to walk through the store to pick out some clothing and/or food between 10:30AM - 4:30PM at no charge.
 
Note: Specific meal times will vary per grade level. Please check school messages for exact times.
Can't attend the event, but still want to visit the store? No problem!

The Dora Moore Community Exchange Store is available to any community member. Just email DoraMoorePTSA@gmail.com, drop by on Tuesdays between 3:30-4:30PM or visit the front office to ask for assistance.

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