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.