Customized Education Services

We will be conducting a series of three workshops in February and August for the City of Denver Human Services Department. These workshops will be on the Test Anxiety, Reading Comprehension and Essay Writing.

The Matthews Center and Project Re-Entry will be continuing their GED classes with our school through 2008.

Connie Burke

Ashford Thank You

Thank you to everyone for your support throughout my mother’s and Mark’s grandmother’s illness and death. It is wonderful to work in a place where there is so much caring and compassion. A special thank you to everyone who contributed to the fund for a garden memorial for her. It will be a fond reminder of her for me and all our family. I am very touched.

Eileen Ashford

POST OFFICE PARKING (caution, Warning, etc)

Please use caution when leaving the Post Office Garage. A sheet of ice can accumulate at the bottom of the ramp (4th level).

Student Lounge Closed

Staff Lounge will be closed at 1 pm Monday, December 17, to prepare for our holiday party

Vote for the Women's Bean Project

Click here to vote for the Women's Bean Project. We want Denver to win!

City & County Safety Career Fair

Customized Education Services attended the City & County Safety Career Fair on Tuesday, December 4th at the Webb Building. We saw approximately 90 people that came by our table to request information about our school. Information was given on the following programs:

Adult GED test prep classes for the fire and police department test (20 inquiries)
General School Information (30 inquiries)
High School completion information (10 inquiries)
Medical Billing/Coding
Spanish classes
Esthetician classes
Medical Assistant classes
Welding
Apprenticeship classes

A special “Thank You” to Barb Crawford who assisted at this event.

Calendar Update Building Closure

The building will be closed as follows, please note the difference between the vocational and high school schedule:

VOCATIONAL

Vocational students and teachers are off from 12/20-1/1

Dec 20-21 Offices open (no classes)

Dec 24-25 Building closed to all staff
Dec 26 Building open for custodial staff only, closed to all other staff
Dec 27-28 Offices closed, staff must take vacation days or get approval from their supervisor to come in

Dec 31-Jan 1 Building closed to all staff

Jan 2 Offices open, vocational teachers and students return


HIGH SCHOOL

High School students and teachers off 12/24-1/4

Dec 20-21 HS in session

Dec 24-25 Building closed to all staff
Dec 26 Building open for custodial staff only, closed to all other staff
Dec 27-28 Offices closed, staff must take vacation days or get approval from their supervisor to come in

Dec 31-Jan 1 Building closed to all staff

Jan 2-4 HS students and teachers off (High School office schedule to be determined)

Jan 7 HS office open, HS teacher return, High School students off

Jan 8 HS students return

Students and Staff in the News Again

Michael Kessler, EGOS Floral Design Instructor was featured in the most recent issue of Colorado Expression Architecture and Design Magazine for his creative in-home holiday designs. The layout included photos of both Michaels’ work and that of some of his former students. Emily Griffith was prominently mentioned in the article. Great job promoting the school Michael!!

The EGOS Professional Sewing and Design students are at it again!! One current class student and five graduates of the program were chosen as 6 of Denver’s 12 most talented designers. That means one-half of the city’s top designers are from EGOS! They will participate in “Frock Out Denver: Independent Designers Challenge”, Thursday, December 6 from 8-9 p.m. at the sold out fundraiser for the Central Denver Public Library.

Their designs were on display in the main lobby for several weeks prior to the event and garnered positive attention for EGOS. Kudos to the Professional Sewing and Design Program instructors and students. The Denver Public Library staff is particularly pleased that EGOS, a close neighbor produced such talent. Let’s keep on getting our name out there!

CODE OF ETHICS

Several instructors have requested the “Code of Ethics” scroll so that they can be placed in their classrooms. If you would like to order one of these scrolls, please contact Jan Raymond by December 20th. The Public Relations Department will print up these scrolls for distribution to staff.

Kudos to Andy Ruhland

Kudos to student Andy Ruhland for diffusing a very difficult situation with an unruly cosmetology customer on Friday. After observing the situation, Andrew pretended to be security and quickly escorted the customer down to the administration offices. He should be commended for his quick thinking and deft handling of the situation. Thanks, Andrew.

Graduation Update

Friday, January 25, 2008, Convention Center, Korbel Ballroom, 10:00am, rehearsal at 8:00am, required.

Announcements are in Room 204, Registration Desk and Room 225 (five per student). Please encourage your students to participate.

Tryouts for speakers and singers will be December 19 at 1:00pm, Glenarm Building, 2nd Floor. If you have students you think would be interested, let them know.

Staff Telephone List

The newest version of the staff telephone list is available in print or online.

Holiday Food Drive

The foundation and EGOS will be participating again in the holiday food drive to benefit senior citizens who are alone for the holidays. Senior Answers & Services prepares and distributes approximately 200 baskets to seniors. Each basket contains about $50 worth of food and is topped with a fresh load of bread, a fresh chicken, fresh fruit, and a holiday gift. Sometimes this gift is the only one the senior receives, as many have no family and few friends. Containers to collect your donated items are in the main hall by registration and near the receiving room on the lower level. The following items are suggested: Boxed potatoes, rice, noodles, canned corn, beans, peas, dressing, cranberry sauce, coffee, tea, desserts, cake mixes, fruit, pickles, olives, sugar, salt, cereal, crackers, paper products, and toiletries. Cash donations are also accepted for frozen chickens, fresh fruit and bread, and small personal gifts.

FOOD COLLECTION FOR SENIOR CITIZENS

Congratulations to the advanced morning refugee ESL class for bringing food to share with the senior citizens! They have already filled one box and are working on the second one. They have been very generous with their giving, and we would like to challenge the other classes to do the same.

VOCATIONAL TEACHER’S COUNCIL

Vocational Teacher’s Council will meet on Wednesday, December 12, at 7:30 am in Room 401. If you are planning on attending a conference, seminar, etc., please turn in your request as soon as possible.

Children's Book Drive

We will be collecting gently used children's books starting the week of December 3rd.

Please come to the Student Success Center and drop off these books.

On December 17th, we will have students come and pick two books for each of their children.

Thank you for any donation you can make.

Eileen Ashford’s Mother

Eileen Ashford’s mother passed away Thursday morning, November 29, after a long illness. Eileen’s mother had lived with her until recently, and they both loved the solitude and tranquility of their garden. We are taking up a collection for a gift certificate to a nursery, recommended by Michael Kessler, so that Eileen can select something to place in her garden as a memorial to her mother (bird bath, bench or statue.) If you wish to participate in this remembrance, please give any donations to Dianna Marriott and she will add your name to the card.

No More Toilet Paper Rolls Needed

Thank you to all the staff and custodial staff who contributed the empty toilet paper and paper towel rolls. The holiday luncheon decorating committee has MORE THAN MET THEIR QUOTA. Be sure to attend the “Old Fashioned Holiday Luncheon” this year, it should be lots of fun.

Missing Heater!

If anyone borrowed the space heater by Karlin’s security desk, please return it.

Turn in Payslips Every Friday

Due to short payroll period, please turn in your pay slips every Friday.

HOLIDAY CHRISTMAS COMMITTEE

Our school staff Holiday Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, December 18th from 11 am – 1 pm. Please let your dean know by December 3rd if you plan to attend. It’s important for us to get an accurate count for preparation of the food, etc.

Class Acts: Stories from Emily Griffith Opportunity School

Carolyn Brink’s award winning book, makes a unique, great holiday gift. Signed copies are available in the foundation office for $13.95. Remember all proceeds go to the foundation, and then are passed on to the school and your students! Makes a Great Gift

Holiday Food Drive

The foundation and EGOS will be participating again in the holiday food drive to benefit senior citizens who are alone for the holidays. Senior Answers & Services prepares and distributes approximately 200 baskets to seniors. Each basket contains about $50 worth of food and is topped with a fresh load of bread, a fresh chicken, fresh fruit, and a holiday gift. Sometimes this gift is the only one the senior receives, as many have no family and few friends. Containers to collect your donated items are in the main hall by registration and near the receiving room on the lower level. The following items are suggested: Boxed potatoes, rice, noodles, canned corn, beans, peas, dressing, cranberry sauce, coffee, tea, desserts, cake mixes, fruit, pickles, olives, sugar, salt, cereal, crackers, paper products, and toiletries. Cash donations are also accepted for frozen chickens, fresh fruit and bread, and small personal gifts.

Holiday Dinner Decorating Committee

The Holiday Dinner decorating committee is in desperate need of empty toilet paper or empty paper towel rolls. Please save these over the next week or two and bring them in. We need 160 of them, so any contributions would be greatly appreciated! Please bring them into Cobi Chaney’s office or give to Anna Ross at registration.

Jewelry and Painted Wine Glass Sale

Lori George will be back on Wednesday, November 28 to sell her beautiful jewelry. She will have painted wine glasses to sell as well as jewelry. A great opportunity to do some early holiday shopping.

World Boutique/International Holiday Craft Sale

Shop the world this holiday season!

Shop for very special, one-of-a-kind gifts just in time for the holidays! On Wednesday, December 5, join the ESL department at the World Boutique/International Holiday Craft Sale. Choose from handmade jewelry, weaving, knitting, crochet, paper crafts, and more. All items are crafted by ESL students or their family members, and 100% of the sale proceeds go directly to the artisans themselves. You don’t have to shop from an expensive catalog to contribute to Fair Trade commerce!

Stop by the World Boutique in room 238 from 10-2 p.m. and support our talented student artisans!

LEADERSHIP ACADEMY WORKSHOPS

The following workshops are scheduled as follows:

NOVEMBER 28, 2007
SEARCH THE INTERNET 2:00-4:00
ROOM AND INSTRUCTOR TO BE ANNOUNCED


DECEMBER 5, 2007, 2:00-4:00
EASY GRADE PRO BRADFORD VICKERS, INSTRUCTOR
ROOM TBA

DECEMBER 6, 2007, 2:00-4:00
MARKET YOUR SCHOOL – MARKET YOUR PROGRAM
MARLA RODRIGUEZ, INSTRUCTOR
ROOM TBA

DECEMBER 11, 2007, 8:00-10:00 AND 2:00-4:00,
CHRISTMAS FLORAL WORKSHOP
MICHAEL KESSLER, INSTRUCTOR
GLENARM BUILDING

DECEMBER 13, 2007, 2:00-4:00
USING GOOGLE TO MAKE YOUR SEARCH EASIER
RANDY REDD, Instructor
ROOM 327

JANUARY 8, 2008, 2:00-4:00
OUTLOOK
ROBERT MARSHALL, Instructor
ROOM TBA

JANUARY 10, 2007, 11:00 – 1:00
CODE OF ETHICS BROWN BAG LUNCHEON
CONNIE BURKE & KATRINA WERT, Facliltators
STAFF LOUNGE

JANUARY 16, 23, 30, 2008. 2:00 – 4:00

PHOTO SHOP
JOAN KEELER, INSTRUCTOR
ROOM TBA

JANUARY 24, 2008, 2:00 – 4:00
CARDS FOR VALENTINE’S DAY
CHRIS FOSTER, INSTRUCTOR
GLENARM BUILDING


JANUARY 29, 2008, 2:00-4:00
WIKOPEDIA AND BLOGS
BOB MARSHALL, INSTRUCTOR
ROOM 416

PLEASE WATCH FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE WORKSHOPS
Please let us know if you are interested in attending any of the workshops.

Entertainment Book

Get a jump start on your gifts for the holidays. You can purchase an Entertainment Book for ONLY $25.00. The profit earned from sales benefits the Denver Teachers’ Club to buy medical equipment that is loaned free of charge to DPS employees and their families.

Come to room 455 or call 3-4874. Aroxie Feldman will have an unlimited supply and would be delighted to sell you as many as you desire!

Custom Education Services - Thank You

CUSTOM EDUCATION SERVICES would like to thank the following people who ALL assisted with the RTD event on Friday. The event was very successful with over 40 attendees.

Brad Vickers
Tally (TJ) Jones
Randy Redd
Marilyn Miller
Tisha Corbett
Chef Tim and his amazing crew
The Custodial Staff
Chris Millius
John Cleary
Brad Bohland
Karlin Ray

Emergency Drills

Click here for the emergency procedures for 4 drills that all DPS schools are required to practice during each school year. All staff should familiarize themselves and their students with the procedures. A hard copy of the procedures will also be placed in your mailbox.We have scheduled a fire drill for the evening of November 15 and a daytime lockdown drill for later this month. If anyone has recommendations for a revision of procedures, please see Lou Ann Gilhooly, Les Lindauer, Brad Vickers or Sharron Carosella. If revisions are made in the procedures, that will be reflected by the revision date at the bottom of the page.

Student Program Approval Packet Procedures

Approval Policies/Procedures

Enclosed in each packet for your approval are
Program approval sheet
Student’s unofficial transcript
Letter which you may use to notify the student of their candidacy as a program completer.

Procedure:
1. Please review the student’s transcript to determine if the student’s major is correct for the program in which he/she has been enrolled. Make appropriate changes on the program approval sheet.
2. Verify satisfactory completion of all program required courses by checking off the classes on the program approval sheet.
3. Use comments area – to identify deficiencies.
4. Sign the program approval sheet and return the packet to Charlene.
5. Please fill out the attached candidacy letter and give to student.

Student must have successfully completed all program required courses with a grade of D or better, and must have an overall grade point average of 2.0 for all program related coursework.

Your approval of a student as a program completer is contingent upon successful completion of all program related coursework in which the student is currently enrolled. You will be notified if any of those students you reviewed fail to successfully complete all required courses.

This is a reminder for faculty and advisors to follow all instructions on the Program Approval Packet Letter Cover Sheet. Please return Program Completion Forms to Charlene.

Chair Cleaning

Phil Rummel’s class will be cleaning chairs Wednesday afternoon (11/14 - from 12 to 3 p.m.) If you would like to have your chair cleaned, please get it to Phil Rummel by Wednesday, November 14 in the morning. Please be sure you put your name on your chair. You may pick your chair up on Thursday morning, November 15.

Parking Facility Update

The new Justice Center staff parking facility is now being called the Post Office garage.

The garage is open 24-7, so all staff should cease parking at the Convention Center.

STAFF BROWN BAG LUNCHEON

NOVEMBER 14, 2007
11:00-1:00 PM
STAFF LOUNGE

Are you looking for an opportunity to get to know your colleagues? Do you enjoy sharing with others the rich heritage of Emily Griffith?

Please join Connie Burke and Katrina Wert as we host a brown bag luncheon “networking opportunity” for staff centered on the ethic Honor our Past, Embrace our Future. We will be getting to know one another and discussing the meaning of Emily Griffith’s vision in 2007. What does “for all who wish to learn” signify in the current educational climate?Please bring your ideas and lunch on Wednesday, November 14th, from 11:00-1:00 PM in the staff lounge on the first floor. Come when you can and stay as long as your schedule permits.

Reminder - ABSENCE LINE

Please remember that if you are going to be out for any reason, please call the ABSENCE LINE at 720-423-4800 to report your absence.
Thank you for your cooperation in adhering to this policy.

Baby Shower

The ESL department is hosting a baby shower for Cathryn Pravoslavnov Wednesday, November 7th at 2:30 in room 238. Please join us as we celebrate Cathryn’s soon-to-be new arrival. (It’s a boy!)

Winning Raffle Numbers - Please Post

Teachers - Please post and announce to your classes:

The winning numbers for the Halloween raffle are:

$100 scholarship 139348

$50 scholarship 139867

I-Pod Shuffle 139380

Have the winners contact Chris Millius to collect their prizes.

Our apologies for not holding the costume contest. Due to the time constraints and the unexpectedly large number of people who showed up for the opening we were unable to judge the costumes.

Halloween Pictures

If anyone has any pictures of costumed students or staff from Wednesday could you please share them. We would like to create a display. Please include their names.

Farewell Party for Tiara Fields and Robin Cohen

We will be bidding a fond farewell for Tiara Fields ( registration) and Robin Cohen (testing) on Monday, November 5 at 2 pm in Room 238. Join us for cake and beverages to wish them well in their future endeavors.

LEADERSHIP ACADEMY WORKSHOPS

THANKSGIVING FLORAL ARRANGEMENT
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2007
GLENARM BLDG.
8-10 AM
2-4 PM
MATERIALS PAID FOR BY THE EMILY GRIFFITH OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL
MICHAEL KESSLER

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WIKIPEDIA AND BLOGS
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
2:00 - 4:00 pm – Room 416
Learn about Blogs and Wikis
What are they?
How do they work?
How can they benefit you?
Register today – limited enrollment.
Robert Marshall

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CARD MAKING
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2007
GLENARM BUILDING
2-4 PM
CHRIS FOSTER

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CODE OF ETHICS BROWN BAG LUNCHEON
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2007
11:00-1:00 PM
STAFF LOUNGE
Katrina Wert and Connie Burke will be hosting a brown bag luncheon “networking opportunity” for staff and students who would like to have further discussions on the implementation of our school Code of Ethics. Please bring your ideas and lunch on Wednesday, November 14th, from 11:00-1:00 PM in the staff lounge. Stay as long as your schedule permits.

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CHRISTMAS ARRANGEMENT
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2007
GLENARM BUILDING
8-10 AM
2-4 PM
MICHAEL KESSLER

PLEASE CONTACT LYDIA PEREZ TO SIGN UP FOR THESE WORKSHOPS.

Courtesy Committee Needs Department Reps

The Courtesy Committee plans the Christmas Party and the End of School Party. We need one or two representatives from each department to serve on this committee. Please see Cobi Chaney if you would like to serve on this committee. Christmas is right around the corner so this committee will need to begin planning this party as soon as possible.

You received an invitation to join the Courtesy Membership in your opening of school packet. If you have not paid into the Courtesy Committee, please give your $15.00 to Jean Noah in the Treasurer’s Office.

Women's Bean Project here 11/14/07

THINK CHRISTMAS GIFTS: The Women’s Bean Project will be here on Wednesday November 14th from 10-2:00 PM to sell their products to staff and students.

Custom Education Services Update

The City and County of Denver has just contracted with us to teach Math 030 at the Webb Building for their employees. The dates are October 23-December 13, 2007.
Connie Tripp will be the instructor for these classes.

Kaiser will finalize their Medical Coding classes with us in November for their employees and Chris Foster will be conducting these classes on-line.

Custom Education Services - NEW NAME!

Barbara Crawford is the winner of the $50.00 gift certificate to the restaurant of her choice for choosing the best name for the Corporate Training Department.
The new name will be “Custom Education Services”. Thanks to everyone who submitted names and ideas. The Administrative Team had difficulty in choosing a winner because ALL the names were good. Thanks to everyone that participated in sending names.

Student Success Center Grand Opening

Please announce to your students that we will be holding a grand opening party for the Student Success Center ( Glenarm Building) as part of our Halloween celebration between the hours of 8am and 6pm. Contests, food and entertainment will be offered between the hours of 12 noon and 2pm. Costume contests and drawings will be held at 12 noon . Please have any of your students who wish to participate be at the Student Success Center in the Glenarm Building at 12 noon

Also, as part of the Halloween celebrations on Wed. Oct 31, we would like you to participate in the trick or treating activities for our students. If you would like to participate please bring candy for trick or treating and email Marla Rodriguez, and she will include you on a map of room locations throughout the school. Please let her know by the end of the day on Mon. Oct 29.

Practical Nursing - Five Year Approval

Please congratulate Tamara Parks and all of the instructors in the Practical Nursing Program for receiving their five year approval from the State Board of Nursing. This is really an accomplishment that has taken many hours and dedication to achieve.

Justice Center Parking Now Open with Update

Justice Center Parking Update
Don’t park at the Convention Center when you bring Maria your green hanging tag; park at the Justice Center. You won’t get a ticket this week at the Justice Center if you don’t have your permit, but you may get a ticket if you park at the Convention Center without a permit. Be sure you get your Justice Center permit this week because we will be checking permits after this week.

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Well, almost. The electronic gates haven’t been installed yet, which means the parking structure is only open 6 A.M. to 6 P.M.

Whoever needs parking later than 6 P.M. should either continue parking at the Convention Center or use RMO (a sticker is needed for RMO parking. Everyone else should start parking at the Justice Center.

For those who will be parking at the Justice Center:

If you have a green hanging tag, bring it to Maria Herrera in the main office and she will give you a new one for the Justice Center. (You must return your green tag to get a new one. Also the Convention Center is asking us to return the green tags.)

If you have been using a paper permit, Maria will give you a new paper permit for the Justice Center.

Everyone who parks at the Justice Center needs to provide Maria with the following information before being issued a permit: car make and license plate number. Maria has the form to fill out.

Opportunity School parking at the Justice Center is on Level 5 and the entrance is on Delaware between 13th Ave. and 14th Ave. Parking hours are 6 A.M. to 6 P.M.

If you have questions, see Brad Vickers, Maria Herrera, Jan Raymond, or Brad Bohland.

Leadership Academy Discussion

Please join Katrina Wert and Connie Burke for a brown bag networking opportunity in the staff lounge on Wednesday November 14th from 11:30-1:00PM to discuss our school’s Code of Ethics and the vision of Miss Emily as you see it for 2007-2008. Please come and stay as long as you have time.

Fashion Students and Faculty Recognized

The Art of Fashion: EGOS Students and Faculty Recognized for the Ideas and Creativity

Drawing inspiration from such varied sources as Claude Monet’s Water Lilies, the architecture of the Hamilton Building at the Denver Art Museum and Jean-Claude Christo’s “Gates” art installation in New York City, designers who studied at Emily Griffith Opportunity School and Faculty joined talents from across the country in earning awards in the annual Fashion Challenge sponsored by Threads magazine.

The show October 13 at the Westin Tabor Center, held as part of the Professional Association of Custom Clothiers 14th Annual National Convention, gave participants a chance to show their originality and skills while competing for prizes. Winners of the Fashion Challenge, which asked participants to create a 21st Century Masterpiece of couture inspired by art, will have their work in a future issue of
Threads magazine.

Adam Van Eeckhout, an EGOS Professional Sewing and Design student, was awarded a full PACC scholarship based on his portfolio submittal and he was able to attend the national conference and the Master Classes. The latter were offered by national experts who used the classroom facilities at EGOS. Adam’s garment, a black, avant garde cocktail dress was modeled on the runway in the General Fashion Show category.

Two current Professional and Sewing and Design instructors were finalists in the Fashion Challenge. Carol Engel-Enright had two garments on the runway, “Water Lillies” inspired by Monet and “Blue Lace,” inspired by Van Gogh. Jan White, the other EGOS instructor, won the National Challenge in the category “Most Imaginative Use of Materials and Design” with her russet orange silk Doupioni vest and gray leggings and shirt.

Former student, Anita McGregor, won the “People’s Choice Award” for her “Architectural Coat.” In the General Fashion Category, Mary Beth Davis, a former instructor, showed both a Red Chinese Coat and Dress and a Multi-layered chiffon cocktail dress and Carol Engel-Enright had a white suit with hand woven accents.

Two other students who have attended EGOS, Darcey Lewis and Joellyn Keranen, who are both working in the field also had garments in the show. Ashley Apodaca, Dixie Guebera and Areceli Lerma, current students, modeled designs. In addition, many other EGOS students, including Jose Clark, last year’s PACC scholarship winner, attended the event. It was exciting to see how many former EGOS students are now PACC members earning their living in fashion and design.

Kudos to Vicky Nolan for encouraging her students and colleagues to participate in this and numerous other fashion industry events. She is making both a local and national name for our school.

High School Important Dates

The high school will have an early release day on Friday, October 19. Teachers will be joining the other alternative high schools in professional development at Manual High school.

All high school classes, with the exception of art class, will be dismissed at 11:50 AM. Art class will be in session as usual from 9-2 PM. In addition, Friday, October 26 is a vacation day for the high school. No high school classes will be in session.

All high school students will be expected to attend their usual post secondary vocational classes on both of these dates.

Here is a link to the Day and Night HIGH SCHOOL calendar.

Job fair for LPNs, CNAs, and HHAs - 10/18/07

The Career Development Center is hosting a Job Fair - Thursday, October 18 - 12:00 - 1:00pm Glenarm.

PARTICIPANTS: Valley Home Care, Autumn Heights, Bayada Nurses, Best Care Inc, Colavria Hospitality, Community Advantage, Denver Health, Divine Dedication, Evergreen Terrace, HCR Manor Care, Home Watch Caregivers, Juniper Village-Spearly Center, Kindred Health Care and Rehab, Peak Nursing, Right at Home, Senior Helpers of Colo, Wind Crest

These companies are in need of LPNs, CNAs, HHAs and PCPs. In addition, a couple of companies are looking for MAs and Denver Health needs Certified Pharm Techs! Please help us get the word out and direct folks as needed.

Code of Ethics

Thank you to everyone who participated in our valuable discussions as a part of Professional Development Day on Friday, October 12. Your participation and suggestions are an important part of our success. For those who were not able to attend, the Code is below. Please take time to review and reflect on these statements and the behaviors they inspire in our educational community.

EMILY GRIFFITH OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL CODE OF ETHICS

Commit to Communication
Remember that communication is a two-way street—we not only share information, but also listen, read, and ask for clarification; Be active, not passive, in your communication.


Honor our Past; Embrace our Future
Be true to our mission and be guided by the vision of Emily Griffith. At the same time, look for opportunities to make our mission and vision relevant.


See Smile Support
Recognize and value staff and students; Ensure that everyone who walks into our building feel welcome and encouraged and everyone who walks out feels extremely satisfied with their Opportunity School experience.


Play for the Team
Help one another; Cooperate and collaborate to serve all who wish to learn; Support our collective purpose.


Go Beyond Ordinary—Be Extraordinary
In our performance and our interactions we will go the extra mile to be sure that our service and training is exemplary; Always seek to improve and be willing to give and receive feedback focused on improvement.


Take Pride in Professionalism
Consistently aim to produce high quality work and be proud of how you contribute to our school; Be accountable for your work and your follow through.


Practice Dignity and Respect
Treat co-workers, students, and community members in the same way you want them to treat you; Appreciate and seek to understand the values and traditions of the diverse cultures within our community.

Farewell to Marsha Celesta RSVP to Jan Raymond

Marsha Celesta’s “GOING AWAY PARTY” – Friday, October 26th – Press Club – 3:00 PM

News Alert!!!! Please RSVP to Jan Raymond by Wednesday, October 24, 2007. For those wishing to partake of an adult beverage, the tab has been paid in advance.

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Farewell…Good-Bye…Auf Wiedersehen….Good Night

As you know, Marsha Celeste will be leaving us to explore new horizons in the California desert. You are cordially invited to join the Administrative Team to send her off Opportunity School style.

Date: Friday, October 26, 2007
Place: Denver Press Club
Time: 3 - 5 p.m.

Please join us for hors d’oeuvres, soft beverages, and fond memories. A ‘cash bar’ will be available for those of us who wish to purchase adult beverages.

In lieu of a going away gift, the Administrative Team will be purchasing a Gift Certificate for Marsha and her husband to enjoy a ‘night on the town’ in Denver prior to their departure. If you wish to contribute to make this night a gala event to be remembered, please see Connie Burke.

If you are planning to join us, please RSVP to Jan Raymond x34721

Halloween Party

HALLOWEEN IS BACK! EGOS is bringing back an old school tradition, the annual Halloween Party. October 31^st will include festivities including: The Costume Parade where students and staff get a chance to show off their creativity and win prizes. Treats and beverages will be served. So start planning for this fun event by encouraging your students and staff to dress up. Information on other activities will follow later.

Anyone interested in helping plan the day contact Chris Millius

Request for Graduates

Date: October 9, 2007

Dear Instructor/Dean/Advisor:

Please list prospective graduates from your program on the attached spreadsheet.

You will need to include the following information:

• Student’s First Name
• Student’s Last Name
• Student ID#
• Program of Study
• Graduation Term
• Expected Date of Completion

The deadline for submission of your list is October 15. If you have student/s that begin class after October 15, 2007 and will complete their programs prior to January 1, 2008, submit this list, in the same format, as soon as possible, but not later than January 1, 2008.

If you have questions, please contact me at 720-423-48951.

Sincerely,

Charlene Salazar

Records Office

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY

Emily Griffith Opportunity School will be closed on Friday, October 12, 2007 for Professional Development Day. Following is a schedule of the day’s activities:

7:30 a.m. Refreshments in the Deli

8:00 a.m. Welcome in the Staff Lounge

8:15 a.m. Opportunity School’s Code

of Ethics

Breakout Rooms to be Determined

10:00 a.m. Determined by Departments

The school-wide activities will conclude by 10 a.m. Some departments may be conducting other activities or meetings. Please be assured, however, you will have time to enjoy lunch with your colleagues and time to work in your classrooms and offices.

INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

If you have not, yet registered for Michael Kessler’s Fall Floral Series to be held on October 16, 8-10 a.. or 2-4 p.m., please get you forms to Sharron Carosella as soon as possible. Remember, True Colors will be offered on October 17, 2-4 p.m., as well. Register NOW! More courses and workshops will be scheduled soon.

Loving Home for Pet

Would you be interested in providing a loving home of a 10-year old Lab. Kimberly McKay needs to find a home for her family pet. Personal circumstances prohibit Kimberly from keeping this sweet, gentle companion. If you know of anyone who could help, please contact Kimberly at 34718.

New Staff Display

Don't forget to check out the new staff display in the Staff Mailroom behind the Treasurer's Office. Take some time to read about and welcome the newest members of our team! If you know of someone missing from this display, please contact Kindra Chapman at x34730.

Parking update

We will be moving to our new parking facility on or near the 10th of October. We have contacted Scott Bauman at the Convention Center and asked him not to ticket or tow any staff member who has an Opportunity School parking permit displayed on his/her dashboard even if the permit expired on the 1st of October. He agreed and has informed his staff. If by chance you are ticketed please let Brad Bohland know immediately and he will attend to the matter.

We will continue to keep you informed as we get closer to our move in date.

Marlene Dallas

Marlene Dallas from the ESL department passed away Saturday night September 29, 2007. A fund has been established in the Treasurer’s office for contributions.

Her funeral will be Friday October 5, 2007 at 10:00 am at BethlehemLutheran Church, 2100 Wadsworth.

Student Orientations Have Begun

Students are being scheduled to attend an EGOS orientation presented by the Student Success Center staff and to receive their free id’s and email addresses. It is an opportunity for students to become better acquainted with the services that can help them succeed in their courses and to participate in activities that we believe will improve student retention. All students are asked to attend. The school goal is that all students will received an id and email address and that most students will participate in orientation activities.

Many instructors are being notified of a scheduled time for their classes to attend these orientations. Those instructors should send their students to Room 440 at the scheduled time. If a student is absent, he/she may come at the make-up time scheduled for your department. (See schedule below)

If you are not notified of a time for your class, your students may receive their id’s and email addresses at the time scheduled for your department. (See schedule below) Please only send your students at scheduled times to assure that there is someone to help them.

Department Times (Room 448)

Monday 10/8 9:00 – 3:00 College of Business and Technology

Tuesday 10/9 9:00 – 3:00 College of Design Industries

Wednesday 10/10 9:00 – 3:00 College of Health Sciences

Thursday 10/11 9:00 – 3:00 College of Trades and Industry

Friday 10/12 9:00 – 3:00 Extended Learning, GED, Developmental, ESL

Evening Times (Room 448)

Monday 10/15 5:00 – 6:00 All

Tuesday 10/16 5:00 – 6:00 All

Wednesday 10/17 5:00 – 6:00 All

Thursday 10/18 5:00 – 6:00 All

Please remind your students to bring their payment receipt with them. A student number and proof of paid enrollment are necessary to receive an id. A receipt copy may be obtained from the Treasurer’s Office in Room 239.

Abuse Seminar

There will be seminar on “There’s no excuse for abuse” Monday September 24, 2007 in room 338 8:00-9:00. Students and staff are welcome to attend. This is sponsored by the Safe House, Inc.

Advertising in the Post and Rocky Mountain News

Look for the color ad in the Rocky Mountain News and the Denver Post tomorrow, September 21, highlighting our school and foundation as a partner in the Post-News Literacy program. We’ve received literacy grants from them for 10 years.

Schedule Adjustment for Student Services – September 21, 2007

The student services department will be closed at 12:00 noon until 3:00 pm on Friday September 21, 2007. However, Dee Wood will be available to assist students.

New Custodian

Michael DeCamillis is our new custodian – days. He is replacing John Clements, who has retired His previous assignment was Fairmount Elementary School. Welcome Michael.

Professional Development Day – October 12, 2007

Professional Development Day will be on October 12, 2007. The day will begin at 8:00 a.m. with coffee and rolls served in the Deli. Staff will spend time in the morning working in small groups to continue developing the Emily Griffith Opportunity School’s Code of Ethics. Your afternoon activities will be planned by departments. More information will follow.

Melanie Brooks has a blog site!!!!!!

Melanie Brooks will be on a teaching fellowship in Izmir, Turkey during the 2007/08 school year. To follow her progress, visit her blog at http://itineranteacher.blogspot.com/

Student Identification Cards

Yeah! Student id’s are here – well, almost here. In the next few weeks, when the Student Success Center moves to the Glenarm Building, we will begin orientations for all students. Included will be free photo id’s, email accounts, information on school and external resources, and introductory social networking activities. To provide the best service, each class will have a scheduled time for orientation. We will notify instructors of that schedule. Please do not send your students before that time and please remind them to bring their paid receipt from the Treasurer’s office to orientation.

It’s back the Entertainment Book

Well, it is that time of year again. The Denver Teachers’ Club is again selling Entertainment Books for you to purchase in order for this organization to have money to purchase medical equipment for you or your family members to use free of charge.

You can save hundreds of dollars with the book’s discounts on travel, entertainment, dining, and even groceries. The charge for each book is only $25.00.

I am eager to sell you a book or books! Please contact me in room 455 or call 3-4874. Thanks for all the past support you have given The Denver Teachers’ Club.”

Floral Design

here will be a FREE Floral Design Seminar Wednesday by Michael Kessler, September 20, 2007 at 6:00 pm at Amato’s Floral. 6601 Downing Street 303.287.3329. This is an opportunity to explore the career field of floral design

Congratulations!!!!!

The Hyatt Hotel has contracted with the ESL Department for more SEL training beginning September 17^th. Thanks Slavica to you and your department for the lead!!

Rain in a Dry Land

Sharon McCreary and CRESL In-Home Tutoring Program

invite you to a special screening of the award-winning PBS documentary:

Rain in a Dry Land

Thursday, September 13

EGOS Room 123

6:30 p.m. gather and introduction

6:45 p.m. Movie starts!

The documentary is approximately 90 minutes in length. If time allows, we’ll

discuss the film utilizing additional resources provided by PBS.

For a refugee, the distance between an African village and an American city is measured in much more than miles. It is a journey of enormous cultural, physical, personal and emotional adjustment. Rain in a Dry Land chronicles two years of that journey for two Somali Bantu families.

Resettlement brings surprises and challenges as the newcomers confront racism, urban poverty, and major 21st-century culture shock. The film captures every step of this process as parents struggle to create a stable, safe haven for their war-torn families, and children struggle to navigate the social and academic challenges of school.

Each person’s unique experience provides an outstanding opportunity for Americans to learn about refugees in the U.S. and to see ourselves and our culture through new eyes. This film is compelling, emotionally moving, and very thought-provoking.

Vocational Teachers Council

The Vocational Teachers Council will be meeting September 19, 2007, in Room 401 at 7:30 a.m.. Please turn in all requests to Chris Marshall or Marlores Roozing by September 18, 2007.

Great Opportunity- To Learn how to Prepare Taxes

Great Opportunity

To Learn how to Prepare Taxes

With a scholarship from H&R Block

H&R Block is looking for students from Emily Griffith Opportunity School to

Participate in a tax preparation training program

Because H&R Block likes and respects Emily Griffith Opportunity School

This program is FREE!!

The course is 69 hours long

• 
  
• The course is free
• If you pass the course you will be able to interview with H&R Block for a position preparing taxes in one of their many offices
• The work will begin in January and finish in April 2008
• The salary is $10.00 dollars per hour with a bonus
• Hours are flexible
• If your receive a grade of 90% or better, you will obtain a certificate from the State of Colorado for income tax preparation
• Most classes will begin September 10 and will finish about the 10^th of November

For more information, contact Emily Wilkes

Chief of the H&R Block School of Tax Preparation

At 720-747-4436

Important: There are not many openings left, so call as soon as possible!!!

Marci Groblebe

As you all know, Marci Groblebe is on medical leave due to a degenerative bone disease and she is no longer working as a security specialist. In order to assist her in this time of need, I am setting up a fund in the Treasurer’s office to provide King Sooper certificates for Marci. This will assist her with her increased expenses she is currently experiencing. Please stop by the Treasurer’s office to make a donation.

Credentialing Confusion?

Relax, the Apprenticeship Department will host Credentialing orientations on the dates listed below. We will provide the required paperwork, an overview of full-time and part-time changes, and assist you with any questions or concerns you have. We look forward to seeing you there!

For more information, drop by room 238 during the following times:

September 12, 2007 & September 13, 2007

11:30am-12:00pm
1:30pm-2:00pm
5:30pm-6:00pm

From PR

Business Cards
If you did not order business cards on opening day, please stop by the PR office and get your order in by the end of the week.

Viewbook
We have a new recruiting brochure available in the PR office. The purpose of the brochure is to provide an overview of the school that will attract prospective students. You are encouraged to request copies of the brochure in the PR office. Please use the brochures only for external recruiting purposes as they are expensive to produce.

Corporate Training

After a year of meetings and focus groups, Eileen Ashford’s GED Team will begin training at the Matthews Center for “Project Re-Entry.” Eileen’s persistence and patience also has won her group continuing GED classes for the City and County of Denver beginning September 4, 2007. The GED classes at Northeast Women’s Center and Servicios de LaRaza will also continue this fall.

Way to go Eileen!!

Grant News

The Office of Economic Development / Division of Workforce Development announced last week that The West Career Academy Collaborative has been awarded a grant in the amount of $315,982. This collaborative represents a partnership between Colorado Youth for Change, Emily Griffith Opportunity School, Goodwill Industries, West High School, and United Way. Through this grant, 86 out-of-school youth will be enrolled in an academy program at West High School that features academic instruction, mentoring and leadership development, as well as post-secondary career and technical training in Denver’s high-growth occupations (at Emily Griffith).

Opportunity School will directly benefit from this grant through increased enrollment in multiple programs and funding to support a home health aide lab on-site at WHS. Moreover, the superintendent’s office stated publicly that they view this project as a model for the entire district. If you would like more information, please contact Sharron Carosella or Katrina Wert.

From the Foundation

“Save the date, and don’t miss the fun! Saturday, August 25, starting at 10 a.m., Chops & Rodders 2—Deuces Wild Poker Run fundraiser is happening. If you missed the last one, be sure to be at least a spectator ($10 ticket) for this one. It’s worth it just to see all the custom made cars and choppers. Check the bulletin board in the main hall. Tickets for the Poker Run, where you can win hundreds of dollars, are $35. (You don’t have to drive a chopper to participate!) Check in Room 200 for details.”

Summer Survival Picnic

Please remeber to sign up for the summer survical picnic on August 15, 2007 in the treasurer's office. The picnic will start at 11:00 am.

From the ESL Department

Ecumenical Refugee & Immigration Services is in desperate need of beds and bedding (sheets, blankets, etc.) in all sizes. The number of refugees coming to Denver is overwhelming right now, and the supply of beds has diminished down to only a few. Ecumenical is looking for good condition mattress and box spring sets with frames. The agency will arrange to pick up the bed at your location. Saturday pickups are available.

This is a tax deductible donation. Donations coordinator Joyce Hansen (303-860-0128 ext. 30) will be happy to mail you a receipt after pickup has been made.

ERIS, one of three resettlement agencies sending refugee students to EGOS, is only just starting their busy season and is expected to receive many more refugee families over the next few months. Please donate beds, bedding, towels, and any other “good condition” household items to this nonprofit refugee agency to help out a newly arrived family in need.

Career Development Center

We will be having a job fair this Wednesday, July 25, 2007 from 10-11am in the 2^nd floor conference room at 1261 Glenarm.

Recruiters from various companies will be on site to talk to folks interested in positions as Certified Nursing Asst, Home Health Aide, Patient Care Provider, etc.

Please plan to stop by if you can to meet some of the folks who hire our students.

Please pass this info along to those who may be interested in this opportunity.

Rumors – Rumors - Rumors

It has been brought to my attention that there is a rumor going around that Emily Griffith Opportunity School will close in 2008.

I can assure you that Emily Griffith Opportunity School will be here in 2008. I will keep staff informed if anything is happening. In the meantime, please help stop the rumors from flying. They are just that, rumors, with nothing to substantiate them.

Convention Center Parking Permit

Interim Parking at the Convention Center

If you are using the printed version of the Convention Center parking permit that has a date on it, your permit expires this Friday (7-20-2007).

You can get an updated permit from Brad Bohland through this Friday or from Jan Raymond.
Please take care of this immediately so you don't get a ticket.

Items for Staff Update

Items to be put in the Monday Staff Update need to be submitted to Jan Raymond by the previous Friday. Please submit your items by email. There have been quite a few requests to send out an announcement after the Staff Update has been emailed to everyone. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.

Essie's Blog

Check out Essie's blog

www.womenwithwings2007.blogspot.com

Scroll down the script and click on comments. You can add a comment if you have a gmail account (gmail is FREE so sign up for an account – takes about 1 minute and then you can add a comment to the blog) Essie will try to get to a library to view the blog in the next few days.

Refrigerator To Be Cleaned

The refrigerator next to Financial Aid on the second floor needs to be cleaned. Please label your valuable food items with a date of July 10 or later or it will be tossed in the trash. Thanks for your help

Social Networking Project

In the fall, Opportunity School will develop and implement a pilot project that will assist with program completion and placement of students into jobs. This project, Social Networking, will serve to connect your students to your program and to Opportunity School. If you would be interested in learning some fun and easy techniques to use in your classroom, please e-mail Lydia Perez ASAP. You can become a part of this pilot project. Training will take place in the fall.

Instructional Leadership Academy

In the fall, Opportunity School will have its own Instructional Leadership Academy. The purpose of this academy is to provide professional development for all staff. Several topics could include
Wikipedia
Blogs
Adobe Photo Shop
Electronic Grade Books
Working with Students with Disabilities
Assisting the limited English proficient
Social Networking
Using a Smart Board in the classroom
Integrating Technology in the classroom instruction
Recruiting Non-Trad students
True Colors
Classroom Management

However, we want to learn what classes, workshops, seminars or training you would like to see offered next year. Please e-mail your ideas to Marsha Celesta or Connie Burke. Please also indicate if there is anything you would like to teach in the academy.

Summer Graduation - July 27

Summer graduation will be Friday, July 27, 2007 at North High School, 2960 North Speer Boulevard (park and enter the building off of 32nd and Clay). It is the high school's rainbow ceremony with graduates from many area high schools. We have some great student speakers, a rapper and a contact juggler.

DPS Administration Building for Sale

PRESS RELEASE
FOR Immediate RELEASE Contact: June 26, 2007 Alex SanchezDirector of Communicationsalex_sanchez@dpsk12.org(720) 423-3305
For Sale: DPS Administration Building is on the Market Denver, CO— Denver Public Schools (DPS) Board President Theresa Peña and Superintendent Michael Bennet put the district’s administration building, located on 900 Grant Street, up for sale earlier today. Frederick Ross Company and Apartment Realty Advisors of Colorado are the listing agents. The DPS administration building was built in 1968 and purchased by the district in 1974 for $3.2 million dollars. DPS has used the 9 floors and 102,416 square foot office space as its headquarters since 1974. “This building has served DPS well for many years but we have to do what is best for the district,” said Bennet. “We are confident we can save money and better support our working environment by moving our administrative operations somewhere else within the district.” “The district will benefit from the long-term savings in operating costs” added Peña. “The next step is to decide where to place the administration to better serve the kids of Denver.” The district continues to explore all options regarding where to place the administrative personnel who currently reside at 900 Grant Street. One of the options under consideration is moving the administration to a school with available space in order for administrators to be closer to students. “It’s an incredible opportunity for kids to have professional role models in their building,” said Chief Academic Officer Dr. Jaime Aquino. “The administration will also benefit from the daily reminder of why we do the work we do.” For more information, please contact the Communications Office at (720) 423-3314.

Thanks to Custodial Department

The Practical Nursing department faculty would like to thank the Custodial services staff for their help in getting new lab equipment assembled for our department. Old hospital beds and tables were donated to Project Cure International and sent to Metapan Hospital in El Salvador in May. In order to get the beds out of the lab a wall needed to be removed. After the old beds were removed the new ones needed to be assembled and set up in the lab. Victor Quintana and his staff (and John Gibbons) were there to help and worked hard for several days to get things done. Special thank you’s to John Clements and Garfield Baca for their team work and perseverance with us through the process (we had no idea how to help). The lab looks great! Please stop by and check out our new furniture.

High School - Missing Cart

The high school is missing a cart. It is brown with a label that states, "EGHS Rm 204B". If you see it or find it, please return it to room 204B. We really need our cart back! Contact Denise Madrigal at 34760 for more info.

No Classes - Wednesday, July 4

Be sure and let your students know there are no classes on July 4th.

Health Occupations Job Fair

Friday, June 29, 2007
11-12 noon
Glenarm-2nd Floor Conference Room

The Career Development Center is having a job fair for LPNs, CNAs, and HHAs

Brightstar Healthcare, Christian Living Communities, Colavria Hospitality, Evergreen Terrace Care Center, Hope at Home and Aspire Home Care, Human Touch Home Health Care Agency, Kaiser Permanente, Maxim Healthcare Services, Peak Nursing Team, Sunrise Brighton Gardens of Lakewood, Villa Manor Care Center, and Western Hills Health Care Center

All of these companies are in need of LPNs and most are looking for CNAs and HHAs as well.
Please help us get the word out and direct folks as needed.

Contact ????? for more information.

To my EGOS Family:

Thank you for your acts of kindness shown to me and my family on the passing of our son on May 27, 2007.

Someone penned, “From the seeds of kindness, happiness grows.” Thank you for planting that seed in my heart. For every card received, for every prayer prayed, for every hug and expression of love, and for the beautiful dish garden, I am truly grateful. Thank you for all the ways you shared your love.

You are a blessing.

Love you all

Ocie McDonald

Reception for Matt Shetzer & Melanie Brooks

Matt Shetzer and Melanie Brooks will soon be teaching overseas and will not be returning to the Business Department in the Fall of 2007. Please help us celebrate and thank them for their wonderful teaching efforts for Opportunity School students at a reception on Thursday, June 14, in Room 440 from 9:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Refreshments will be served.

TIE Conference

Technology in Education (T.I.E.) Conference, June 19-22 – Copper Mountain. There are still two spaces left for this wonderful conference – See Jan Raymond for more information.

CACTE Conference

Colorado Association of Career & Technical Educators (CACTE) ConferenceJuly 11-13, Fort Collins, CO. The CACTE Conference at the Ft. Collins Marriott will provide educators with the opportunity to learn new teaching techniques, see new resource materials, interact with Colorado Community College System staff, and network with colleagues from around the state.

If you are interested in attending, expenses can be paid by Perkins. Sharron Carosella has a block of rooms at the Residence Inn Marriott only one mile from the Ft. Collins Marriott. Please see Sharron before June 18 to find out about the rooms as they are going fast.

Check this link for more information.

Rockies Baseball

SUPPORT EGOS SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Tickets for the Rockies vs. Tampa Bay baseball game on Saturday, June 16, 6:05 p.m. are available until Tuesday, June 12. You may buy the tickets at the Treasurer’s office. Five dollars from each ticket purchased goes to benefit this fund..

Ticket prices are $6.00 for upper level seating and $13.00 for lower level seating. Come eat some peanuts, have some fun, feed the scholarship pot, and help the Rockies WIN!

Missing Push Cart

A tan push cart is missing from room 204B. If you see it or if you have it, please return it to room 204B.

Thank you,

Mercedes Amador

School Catalog Distribution

There is a pallet full of our school catalogs by the freight elevator on the second floor. Please stop by and take a couple of bundles to distribute at locations in your communities (library, restaurants, etc.) Thank you for helping place these catalogs in public places.

Les Lindauer

Corporate Training Corner

The Corporate Training Department would like to give a very big THANK YOU to Chef Kristi Martin .On Wednesday evening EGOS hosted 17 students from the A.L.I.V.E. Program. This is a newly established education program for adults with Down syndrome and taught by two therapists who have extensive experience in working with people with cognitive disabilities. Chef Kristi taught the students to make omelets and engaged them in the process. Students enjoyed sampling the omelets and a tour of the bakery. During this class we learned that Gretchen Josephson, currently an employee at Macy’s, began her early career by taking classes at EGOS, which led to her job at the Denver Dry Goods Tea Room in downtown Denver many years ago. Thank you also goes to Slavica Park and Katrina Wert for welcoming the students to EGOS.
Dee Wood’s father, Denver, also assisted the students from the parking lot to the deli along with Jim, our security officer.