January 7, 2003
Research, Planning, and Special Programs
Please see the attached memo regarding the new versions of the individual DPS school
reports and how to review them before they are released to the public.
Northeast Area Superintendent
Please see the attached memos regarding:
 a leadership development opportunity, “Discover the Joy in School
Leadership,” and
 an educational leaders book talk on The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell
Reminders:
1. Mentor Training Make-Up day will be held on Saturday, Jan. 11 at Manual High
School, second floor library from 9 a.m. to noon. This mentor training is for
anyone who did not attend the training in November. If you have questions or
concerns, please call Kim Ortiz at 303-764-6970.
2. CSAP Reading/Writing Training Jan. 9 at Bruce Randolph Middle School from
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the community room (second floor).
3. CSAP Math Training on Jan. 14 and 29 at Bruce Randolph Middle School from
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the community room (second floor).
Risk Management
The flipchart, Classroom Emergency and Safety Procedure Manual, is being reviewed to
be updated and republished this summer. This document is designed with the classroom
teacher and school staff as the primary user. We would appreciate your close review of
the document with your staff. Any suggestions you have to make the flipchart more
easily understood or more complete would be appreciated. If you have information that is
not presently in the flipchart that should be included, please let us know. Email your
comments to michael_mayo@dpsk12.org.
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DPS Foundation
Attached is a form for any district employee to use to reserve a seat at the DPS 100th
Anniversary Celebration on Wednesday, January 22. Special reduced pricing for DPS
employees is $100 per seat. The form needs to be returned to the DPS Foundation at 900
Grant Street with payment by January 15.
Facility Management
See attached memo on summer 2003 Mil Levy/CRF projects and expenditures delays.
Curriculum and Instruction
Middle and High School Principals
Teen Zoo Program: Schools may want to participate in a program with the
Denver Zoo called Teen Zoo Crew Program. This program was inaugurated at the
Denver Zoo in 2001 for the specific purposes of assisting middle and high school
students to cultivate a strong appreciation for wildlife and conservation; develop
work skills, communication skills, study skills, and work ethics; explore career
options; promote self-confidence and a positive self-image; enhance critical
thinking and ethical development; and foster a lifelong commitment to
volunteerism. The program supports and empowers teens, fostering “can do”
attitudes and cultural competencies. Contact Estevan Duran, Science Coordinator,
at 303-764-3395 or Estevan_Duran@dpsk12.org for more information. This
program is excellent for meeting the student “service hours” graduation
requirements some schools have.
Elementary Principals
 Elementary Literacy Winter Institutes
Doubletree Hotel, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
January 14–15, Northwest Quadrant
January 16–17, Southwest and Southeast Quadrants
February 4–5, Northeast Quadrant
Principals are invited for the first day of each session and may attend both
days if they choose.

Sharon Taberski Presentation for K–3 Teachers
Red Lion Inn, 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m., January 25
An informational flyer was sent by email to principals, coaches, and
secretaries. If you need more information or a flyer resent, please email Dora
Bruce at dora_bruce@dpsk12.org.
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Reminder: Family Life Professional Development
Two Family Life professional development sessions will be held January 9
and 15, 2003, 4:00–6:00 p.m., at Centennial Elementary. These sessions are
conducted for all fourth and fifth grade teachers who have not previously
attended this board-mandated professional development. Teachers will be
compensated for attending at the district inservice rate. Once trained, teachers
will be qualified to teach Family Life curriculum in their schools. Share this
information with your teachers and ask them to RSVP to Elizabeth Bible at
303-764-3423 with the session they will attend. If you have any questions,
contact Estevan Duran, Science Coordinator, at 303-764-3395.
Master’s of Global Studies Degree Program for DPS Teachers
The Master’s of Global Studies is a one-year professional master’s degree designed for
teachers to gain deep insights into today’s world and pass this information to students.
Through the generosity of the Donnell-Kay Foundation, GSIS offers 75% tuition
scholarships to DPS teachers. To be considered for the program, a teacher should have at
least five years of teaching experience and must have a commitment to remain in the
teaching profession.
GSIS offers many unique opportunities to study international affairs. Our programs are
designed to expose students to a variety of topics and fields. All students are encouraged
to gain expertise in a general area of international relations and develop specialized
knowledge in a functional area. In addition, students can take classes from other graduate
divisions such as education, history, economics, and sociology. By offering a wellrounded, interdisciplinary education, it is GSIS’ intention to provide teachers from the
six-county area with new knowledge and information that will help them in their
classroom.
GSIS is the proud home of the Center for Teaching International Relations (CTIR).
CTIR’s mission is to promote global education in schools throughout Colorado and the
nation. Participants in this scholarship program have a unique opportunity to contribute to
CTIR’s programs and to develop and publish curriculum materials. For additional
information on CTIR, visit: http://www.du.edu/ctir/.
For questions, contact the Admissions Office at 303-871-2544 or gsisadm@du.edu.
Information about the Master’s in Global Studies also can be accessed at
http://www.du.edu/gsis/.
Denver Community School
Changing Focus
The Denver Community School program has undergone a variety of changes over the
past few years. Each session, we have renewed our commitment to enhance offerings,
attract new students, and make the program run cost effectively. Unfortunately, despite
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our best efforts and the support of our dedicated teachers and students, the revenue
generated each session is not sufficient to cover our expenses. It will not be possible to
continue the evening class program at Gove and Hamilton beyond January 2003.
Evening classes are still available at Morey Neighborhood Center. Their catalog is now
available, including yoga, Spanish, computers, photography, fitness, Pilates, weight
training for men and women, and swimming at National Jewish and Morey. Their great
selection of children’s classes includes massage for infants and toddlers, adventures with
the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, babysitting, gymnastics, dance, art, Spanish,
French, drama, boy’s basketball, and girl’s volleyball. Call Morey at 303-764-6887 for
more information.
Denver Community School will remain an important link between DPS and the
community, facilitating lifelong learning opportunities in all corners of Denver. We are
excited about this chance to explore a variety of new models, including distance learning
through broadcast television and online courses, afternoon enrichment, and daytime
classes supporting family literacy, parenting, job skills, ESL, and GED. These new
program opportunities will directly benefit DPS students and their families, and we are
enthusiastic about bringing them to life in coming years.
Student Services
From the Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools
Reminder: The eighth Annual C/SAT Training Conference, “Approaches to Prevention in
The 21st Century” will be held March 1–2, 2003, at the Sheraton 4 Points Hotel, 600
South Colorado Blvd., from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Packets were sent out last month.
If you didn’t receive one, call Lynne at 303-405-6625. Dr. Terry Tafoya is returning and
will be speaking about, among other topics, communication and collaboration within
organizations and communities and understanding the problems of chemical dependency
and juvenile crime. There are also a variety of sessions to choose from on Sunday, March
2, such as Character Education, Restorative Justice, and Taking Care of Ourselves.
This conference is free to all DPS staff, not just C/SATs, so please call Lynne at the
above number to register.
School Community Partnerships
Outstanding Educators Awards
Each year, the Colorado Department of Education provides opportunities to recognize
and reward outstanding educators. These include special recognition programs for
educators, students, and schools, as well as membership on advisory boards and task
forces. In particular, your recommendation of teachers and administrators will provide
the recognition they deserve for their hard work, dedication, and success with our
students and community. For complete information on each of the award programs,
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please access the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.state.co.us/index_home.htm and scroll
down the left column to Awards Programs.
We are all busy throughout the year and completing recommendation forms takes time.
Recognition is so very important and meaningful. Please consider nominating Denver
Public Schools’ employees and students for special awards and recognition.
You’re Invited To Discover The Woman Behind The Art.
The Mexican Cultural Center, the Consulate General of Mexico, and the Museo de las
Américas are offering two family events, free to the public.
Family Free Day will be held on Saturday, January 18. The day will include a fun art
activity related to the “Frida Kahlo Unmasked” exhibit, and families are invited to walk
around the gallery and enjoy work by Frida Kahlo and photography by Manuel Alvarez
Bravo. There will also be an educational corner in the gallery where visitors can dress in
traditional Mexican clothing. A Spanish-speaking assistant will be available during the
Family Free Day.
A free lecture is offered on Saturday, February 8, at 2:00 p.m. Curator Tariana NavasNieves will lecture on the work of Frida Kahlo and Manuel Alvarez Bravo. She will
address key themes and the nature of their pieces.
Feel free invite your students and their families to enjoy this cultural event together.
Museo de Las Américas, 861 Santa Fe Drive, 303-571-4401
Public Information
1. Please be on the look-out for sign-up forms coming soon to your school for
students and their families to receive the Sunday Denver Post at no charge. This is
designed to help provide materials at home for the Million Words campaign. Each
family that subscribes will also receive a Learning Together reading and activities
guide to help students and parents get the most from this program.
2. Please keep us posted about Million Word efforts in your school, so we can
publish the success in Inside DPS. Individual student accomplishments, activities:
anything is welcome! E-mail mark_stevens@dpsk12.org or fax 303-764-3413.
TUESDAY TELEGRAM ARCHIVE:
http://www.dpsk12.org/docs/tuesday_telegram/tue_tele_archive.shtml
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DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Department of Research, Planning, and Special Programs
INTERDEPARTMENTAL COMMUNICATION
TO:
THROUGH:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Principals, All Schools
Wayne Eckerling, Assistant Superintendent
Ethan Hemming, Research Analyst
January 7, 2003
DPS School Reports on the Web
Asks for a final review of your school’s data on the DPS website.
 Sets deadline of January 13, 2003, for comments and/or corrections.

The DPS School Reports will soon be available on an interactive Web site. As we communicated to you last
fall, the site will provide the same information that has been provided historically in the DPS school report cards.
However, with the new Web site, there will be more data and the information will be searchable, comparable, and
tailored to the request of the user. Before opening access to the public, we would like you to review your
information one more time. Although you have reviewed all information previously, a review in the final
presentation format should be helpful to you and will improve data quality. This new interactive Web site will be
demonstrated at some of the area principal meetings. However, you don’t need to attend a meeting to access this
site and review your school’s data.
To access your school’s information, use your Web browser, either Netscape or Internet Explorer, and enter the
following address (or click directly on this link if you are reading this memo in your email directly):
http://dps.schools.net. Then:
1.
Enter your school’s name in the box directly below the words “Find any school’s profile” and click the
“Go” button to the right. (You can also click on the “See Complete List of Schools” link and select your
school from the list that comes up.)
2.
Click on your school’s name on the listing.
3.
The first page will be the “Overview.” Please scan this page of information.
4.
Click on the “Achievement” link in the blue tab bar to review your CSAP information in more depth.
5.
Click on the “Teachers and Students” link in the blue tab bar to review detailed staff and student
information.
6.
To print any page of information, click the “Printable Version” link located just above the blue tab bar.
Please review your school’s information and communicate any questions, comments or
changes to Ethan Hemming (phone 303-764-3633 or email ethan_hemming@dpsk12.org) by
Monday, January 13, 2003.
cc:
Area Superintendents
Mark Stevens, Public Information
JoAnn Buck, DoTS
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Leadership Development Opportunity
“Discover the Joy in
School Leadership”
Who:
Where:
When:
Aspiring Leaders
The Tivoli Center on Auraria Campus
The Zenith Room (Room 640)
January 24, 2003
5:00–5:30 p.m.
Social (beverages and appetizers)
5:30–7:00 p.m.
Dinner, Intimate Facilitated Conversation,
Panel Storytelling, Q&A
On January 24, 2002, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., the Colorado Principals’ Center
will provide an early evening dinner and conversation on the
hidden joy that fuels a principal’s passion.
So often, our focus is on standards, accountability, and reporting.
Rarely do we have the opportunity to celebrate our roles as educational leaders through
storytelling and laughter.
Aspiring leaders will not want to miss this evening filled with joy and
passion featuring practicing school leaders and CPC Board members:
John Youngquist, Board President
Mike Campbell, Principal, Brighton High School
Pat Sandos, Principal, Skinner Middle School, Denver
Cynthia Watson, Principal, Mesa Elementary, Adams 50 Westminster
Staci McCormack, Assistant Principal, Arrowwood Elementary, Douglas County
Colorado Principals’ Center Director: Frank A. Bingham, Ph.D. www.coloradoprincipalscenter.org
University of Colorado at Denver Campus Box 106, P.O. Box 173364 Denver, CO 80217-3364
Ph: 303.556.2190 Fax: 303.556.4479 Email: frank_bingham@ceo.cudenver.edu
Spring 2003 Conversation Series
Hosted by the Colorado Principals’ Center
Please check the box next to each event you wish to register for.
Tuesday, Jan. 21
Friday, Jan. 24
Monday, Feb. 3
Tuesday, Feb. 11
Monday, Feb. 24
Tuesday, March 4
Success Without Self-Sacrifice:
Bringing Balance Back to Education
Aspiring Leaders Dinner Series:
Discover the Joy in School Leadership
Chairman’s Book Club:
The Tipping Point
Literacy in the Secondary School: Designing a
State of the Art Language Arts Program
Classroom Instruction That Works:
Supervision that Makes it Work
Getting More From Your
Special Education Services
$40
$25*
(no discounts)
Free
$40**
$35
$35**
Thursday, April 10
Data Analysis for Peak Performance
$40
Monday, April 14
Research-Based Reading Instruction
in the Upper Grades
$35**
* This event is specifically designed for individuals considering a future in administration.
** These events are well suited for administrators to bring along key teachers, if they so desire.
Discounts:
Employees of CPC member districts may deduct $5 from the cost of each event.
Aspiring leaders and other non-administrators, deduct an additional $5 for each event.
If you register now for four or more paid events, take an additional 20% off the total.
Please detach and mail this registration page with
payment to :
Colorado Principals’ Center
Campus Box 106, P.O. Box 173364
Denver, CO 80217-3364
Please use a separate registration for each person.
Make checks payable to: Colorado Principals’ Center.
Questions may be directed to:
Frank Bingham
Director, Colorado Principals’ Center
Phone: 303-556-2190
Email: frank_bingham@ceo.cudenver.edu
NAME ________________________________________ POSITION _________________________________________________
SCHOOL _____________________________________ DISTRICT _________________________________________________
EMAIL __________________________________________ PHONE _________________________________________________
TOTAL COST (don’t forget the discounts) $
Two options for credit will be offered for the 2002–2003 CPC Conversation Series. Single conversations may be counted toward
recertification credit or participation in multiple conversation events may be submitted to UCD for graduate credit. Information and
cost for each credit option will be available at the events.
The Colorado Principals’ Center is a partnership that involves the University of Colorado at Denver, the Colorado Association of
School Executives, Front Range BOCES, and the Denver Area School Superintendents’ Council.
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The Colorado Principals’ Center Presents:
An Educational Leaders’
BOOK TALK
The Tipping Point
How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference
By Malcolm Gladwell
The Tipping Point, chosen by Chairperson John Youngquist for our
February Book Talk, is a fascinating read that studies the magical moment
when an idea, trend or social behavior crosses a threshold, “tips,” and
spreads like wildfire.
What do crime in New York, Hush Puppies, and Sesame Street have in common?
How and why do some ideas, products, and messages spread like a virus?
In what ways do the fascinating notions in “The Tipping Point”
relate to the present status of public schooling in America?
Join us for a session of thoughtful and reflective conversation about how
“The Tipping Point,” relates to our professional lives as educational leaders.
Who:
When:
Principals, Aspiring Principals, and Other Educational Leaders
Read the book over the holidays or in January
On Monday, February 3, 2003, 4:30–6:00 p.m., the CPC will
host a Book Talk session for small groups of educational
leaders to engage in conversation.
Where:
The Washington Park Bathhouse (Northwest corner of
Washington Park at Downing Street and Virginia Avenue)
To participate:
Purchase the book at the Tattered Cover, Barnes &
Noble, or wherever else your heart desires. It is available
for $8.96 (40% off,) at www.barnesandnoble.com.
(no other cost)
Register by sending an email to: john_youngquist@dpsk12org.
Include your name, place of work, position, and work phone number.
You will receive weekly “guiding questions” throughout January
to pace your reading at two chapters per week.
See you at the Book Talk: Refreshments will be served!
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DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
INTERDEPARTMENTAL COMMUNICATION
To:
From:
Date:
Subject:
Area Superintendents and Site-Based Managers
Mike Langley, Executive Director, Facility Management
January 7, 2003
Summer 2003 Mil Levy/CRF Projects and Expenditures
Many of you are aware of the current budget constraints currently facing the district. We had
planned and coordinated numerous projects for your schools this coming summer of 2003. These
projects were to be funded via the Mil Levy/CRF Program. This memorandum is to inform you
that due to the possible financial issues the district may be facing from the UAL Chapter 11
Action, your projects will not be executed this coming summer as planned. These projects will
now be deferred until at least the summer of 2004 (see attached list). We will proceed with the
design of the projects so when funding becomes available, we can execute without delay.
Our commitment continues to ensure you are provided with safe, functional facilities and stand
by that commitment. All projects were evaluated considering any possible safety/functionality
issues that may arise and decisions were made accordingly.
This is an unfortunate situation caused by events beyond our control and based solely on
budget/financial considerations.
It is hopeful that the General Obligation Bond currently in planning will be passed by the voters
and we can move forward in the coming years.
Any concerns you may have can be forwarded to Morgan R. Deane at 303-575-4137.
cc: Facility Managers, Morgan R. Deane, Trena A. Jones
Deferred Mil Levy/CRF Projects
School
Principal
Facility Manager
Project Scope
George Washington
Smith
Gove
North
College View
John F. Kennedy
Henry
Centennial
Gust
Fairmont
EGOS
South
Greenlee
Marrama
Bradley
Harrington
Schmitt
Mario Williams
Joyce Simmons
Laurence Tarver
Offie Hobbs
Cora Martinez
John MacPherson
Wendy Lanier
Joellen Davis
Janis Everett
Melanie Byers
Sharon Robinson
William Kohut
Josephine Garcia
Paul Sandos
Angelo Spataro
Sally Edwards
Gaynell Lawrence
Debra Rodriguez
Barry Green
Warren Jones
Steve Schwindt
Hank Martinez
Ken Nelson
David Chavez
David Reyes
Michael De Camillis
Victor Quintana
Fred Lopez
James Maes
Thanh Nguyen
Eric Daniels
John Velasques
David Abeyta
Parking Lot and Storage Shed
Parking Lot
Playground; Replace Roof
Tennis Courts
Drainage
Parking Lot—Rotunda
Dimmer Systems
Dimmer Systems
Lunchroom Tables
Lunchroom Tables
Relocate Backflow
Lunchroom Floor
Parking Lot
Lunchroom Tables
Lunchroom Tables
Carpet Replacement
Classroom Carpet and Tile
Hallett
Wanda Beauman
Jimmy Gates
Façade Repair
Montbello
Hansell Gunn
John Selman
Replace Boiler Stack, Interior Paint
Thomas Jefferson
Ann Bailey
Andrew Ramirez
Brick Repair on Porch
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
TO:
RESERVATION FORM
Mary, Denver Public Schools Foundation
900 Grant Street, Suite 710
Denver, CO 80203

FAX: 303-764-3732
PHONE: 303-764-3553
Name: ________________________________________________________
Phone Number: ________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: _________________________________________________
DPS Employee ID Number (if reserving at $100 per seat):_____________

Denver Public Schools Foundation
proudly celebrates the
100th Anniversary of Denver Public Schools
Wednesday, January 22, 2003
____ Yes! I am pleased to pledge at the following level (check one):
□
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□
Platinum Table (10 guests)
$10,000
Gold Table (10 guests)
$ 5,000
Silver Table (10 guests)
$ 2,500
Patron Couple (2 guests)
$ 1,000
Individual Reservation (___ seats)
$
250
DPS Employee Reservation (___ seats)
$
100
____ I am unable to attend; however, I pledge $______________ as a tax-deductible
contribution in recognition of the DPS 100th Anniversary.
**** I M P O R T A N T ****
Please print exactly how you would like your name to appear in print for recognition:
Name(s): _______________________________________________________________________
PLEASE RETURN WITH PAYMENT TO THE DPS FOUNDATION BY JANUARY 15, 2003.
The DPS Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (FEIN 84-1224325).
Thank you for your support.