Holiday Party Prize Winners

Winners of door prizes at the Staff Holiday LunchPlease pick up your prize in the Executive Director’s Office today. Prizes not picked up by 3 p.m. Friday will be redistributed. The first four digits on all winners tickets are 5312_ _ _
7 Centerpieces:142, 078, 087, 117, 126, 112, 131
2 Cakes donated by the cake decorating class:118, 102
Handmade Quilt:107
Fun Salt and Pepper Set:127
Decorative Plaque:041
2 Decorative boxed stuffed animals:055, 067

Last Day for Betty Marsh, Switchboard Operator

Friday, December 19, 2008 will be Betty Marsh's last day. She has been at Opportunity School for 22 years working in difference capacities, the last of which has been our Switchboard Operator. There will be donuts and coffee in the back of the mailroom in the morning. For those who do not work Fridays, please come by and say goodbye to Betty before you leave for the holidays.

Thanks

Dianna

Vocational Teacher's Council Meeting

The Vocational Teacher's Council will be meeting Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at 7:30 a.m. in room 401. Pleasse turn in your requests.

Thank you,
Marlores Roozing

Emily Griffith Christmas Luncheon

Please save the date of Thursday, December 18, 2008 for the annual Emily Griffith Christmas Luncheon.
Everyone is invited to join the season festivities. The luncheon is from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Student Lounge. Hope to see you on the 18th.

Cobi Chaney

Closure of Student Lounge

Please let your students know that the student lounge will be closed next week beginning
Tuesday, December 16 through Friday, December 19. The early closure is necessary to
prepare the lounge for the Christmas luncheon. Students can use the Deli for eating their
lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Cobi Chaney

Apprenticeship Orientations

The Apprenticeship orientations will be held on Tuesdays ONLY at 10:30 in room 238.

Spring Schedule Books are Here!

The 2009 Spring Schedule Books were delivered Monday and will be in the racks around the school on Tuesday (12/09). The schedule is also on the web site home page in PDF format. The schedule is a key component to getting students registered in our classes!

Upcoming Recruiting Opportunity

Opportunity School will be presenting its best ever Exclusive Engagement at West High School on January 27 from 8 a.m.-11 a.m. This is a great recruiting opportunity for all programs and an important event for Opportunity School. Please plan to showcase your program with an interactive display at this event. If you need help with ideas or display creation, please contact the PR department before the holiday break.

Opportunity Now Program

On December 9-10, select households will receive a coupon good for $52 towards any class at Emily Griffith Opportunity School. This program has the potential to bring in about 750 new students! Some of these students may also elect to do a career assessment in the library before selecting their class/program. And many will participate in an informational session about all the programs at Opportunity School.

Spring Schedule Books are Here!

The 2009 Spring Schedule Books were delivered Monday and will be in the racks around the school on Tuesday (12/09). The schedule is also on the web site home page in PDF format. The schedule is a key component to getting students registered in our classes!

Holiday Work Schedule

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 12/22-1/2

Dec 22-23 Offices open (no classes)
Dec 24 Building open for custodial staff only, closed to all other staff
Dec 25-26 Building closed to all staff
Dec 29-31 Offices closed, staff must take vacation days or get approval from their supervisor to come in
Jan 1 Building closed to all staff
Jan 2 Building open for custodial staff only, closed to all other staff
Jan 5 Offices open, vocational teachers and students return



HIGH SCHOOL
High School students and teachers are off from 12/22-1/2

Dec 22-23 Offices closed (All staff taking leave) (no classes)
Dec 24 Building open for custodial staff only, closed to all other staff
Dec 25-26 Building closed to all staff
Dec 29-31 Offices closed, staff must take vacation days or get approval from their supervisor to come in
Jan 1 Building closed to all staff
Jan 2 Building open for custodial staff only, closed to all other staff
Jan 5 HS Offices open, HS teachers return, HS students off
Jan 6 HS students return

News from Public Relations

Campus Tour Program
In order to meet the increasing demand of students interested in touring the school, we have created a “campus tour” program for students. The student advisors provide tours every Wednesday at 10 a.m. Tours must be scheduled at least two days in advance by calling or emailing Frank Aguilar in the PR/Marketing Office (frank_aguilar@dpsk12.org or 720-423-4755).

Flyer Template
You may have received the new flyer template in your mailbox (with a funny picture of our staff). We created this flyer to assist you to market your class, program, events or projects. We encourage you to use this template whenever you would normally think to create a flyer. It was designed to help you with your efforts, be easy to use, and also help promote the school brand and logo. Please call or stop by if you have any questions or need help using this new tool. Here’s the link to the Marketing Tool Kit and the flyer template: http://www.egos-school.com/intranet/public/press. There area also other tools in the took kit such as a press release worksheet, photo tips and more.

Opportunity Now Program
Even though our enrollment is up from last year, we want to continue to help more students. Therefore we have created the Opportunity Now Program. This program offers 150,000 households in select zip codes an offer for the first semester credit hour free when they enroll at Emily Griffith Opportunity School. The flyers are set to hit the streets on December 9-10. We are also purchasing increased television ads from now through the February when spring classes start.

Article in the Rocky Mountain NewsIn Monday’s Rocky Mountain News, the aviation partnership with West High School and Emily Griffith Opportunity was featured in an article. See link below:http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/dec/01/west-high-students-set-course-in-aviation/

Staff IntranetThe Staff Update will appear only on the egos-school.com web site next week. In order to access the staff update, staff will need to log onto the staff intranet page on the web site. If you have still not done this, please follow the below directions. If you have problems or questions, call Christine Hill at 3-4766

Directions:
Go to our website: www.egos-school.com
Click on the button “Staff Login” on the top right side of the screen under “Apply Now.”
A page will pop up with Email and Password boxes.
Click the “Forgot Password?” link in green at the bottom of the boxes.
Type in your DPS email address in full
Example: christine_hill@dpsk12.org
Check for misspellings

Click Reset Password
An email will now be sent to your DPS account from Emily Griffith Opportunity School Password Assistance. Sent by support@egos-school.com
Read and click the link to reset your password.
Type your password in twice
Click “Update”
Now you should be at the home page of the website.
Notice under “Apply Now,” the “Staff Login” button has changed to “Staff Logout.” This is how you know you are logged in.
Below the “Staff Logon” button you will see some green text called “Staff Intranet.” Click here to see the staff Intranet

--
Marla Rodriguez
Manager of Public Relations and Marketing
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
1250 Welton St., Denver, CO 80204
720-423-4755
egos-school.com

Task Forces - Opportunities for Growth

Task Forces – Opportunities for Growth

In order to explore opportunities for growth and improvement for our school, the administrative team participated in a two-day facilitated retreat at the Press Club in May of this year. As a result of the work completed during those sessions, we created three task forces to examine our current operations and set goals and strategies that will enable us to flourish for the future. The team split up into three task forces to focus on the following areas: vision and strategy, operations and administration/instruction. The following is a brief description of the task forces and highlights of the progress made thus far. It is important to note that these tasks forces are focused on growth and improvement – increases in efficiency and opportunity not decreases in services or staff. These task forces are currently meeting to gather information and examine the areas outlined. We encourage you to have conversations with any of the administrative team about the task forces. In the near future there will be opportunities for school-wide participation and feedback. Instructional/Administrative Task ForceTeam Members: Lou Ann Gilhooly, Brad Vickers, Connie Ross, Cobi Chaney, Dorothy Seal Goal: Ensure that the programs we offer are the “best in class” by school year 2010/2011 Objectives: 1) Focus on quality of administration/instruction2) Identify indicators of program/administration success 3) Identify measures of program/administration quality4) Ensure that our programs align with our role and mission Progress to Date:
Created a first draft framework to identify indicators of quality instruction/administration
Carefully considered, career and technical education components, quality administration and instruction, curriculum and assessment, program evaluation, career and community connections, costs and resources Operations Task ForceTeam Members: Slavica Park, Tisha Corbett, Sharron Carosella, Myles Lawler, Connie Burke Goal: Improve the margin of revenue to operational costs by 5 percent each fiscal year beginning in the 2008/2009 continuing through the 2010/2011 school-year. Objectives: 1) Determine optimal enrollment2) Develop profit/loss data3) Improve internal operations Progress to Date:
Completed profit/loss analysis for all programs Strategic Plan/VisionTeam Members: Les Lindauer, Brad Vickers, Dee Wood, Marla Rodriguez Goal: Create a strategy for the future that allows Emily Griffith Opportunity School to be an elite educational institution. Objectives: 1) Determine a “clear direction” for Emily Griffith Opportunity School2) Examine our “place” in higher education3) Develop one-year, two-year, and three-year planProgress to Date: · Examined historic mission and how that still does or does not apply· Examined current vision and mission statements· Examined historic and current practices· Identified key external forces that influence the school

Upholstery Cleaning

Phil Rummel will once again be cleaning chairs on Wednesday, December 10, 2008. Please have your chair to him by Noon on the 10th. Be sure your name is on your chair. You may pick your chair up on Thursday, December 11.

Thank you,
Phil Rummel

Farewell Reception for Katrina Wert

“On December 12, Katrina Wert will be leaving EGOS so that she can embark on her next adventure. So please join us on Wednesday, December 10, room 238 from 1:00-3:00 for cake and refreshments as we bid Katrina farewell and good luck.

Then at 3:00, the party continues at the Denver Press Club, 1330 Glenarm Place. All staff are welcomed. Anyone planning to join us at the Press Club should RSVP to Janice Raymond at 720-423-4721 by Monday, December 8.”

Our lovely Katrina has been with us for 8 years and in that time has brought creative ideas, lots of energy, and many smiles to our faces. She will be missed, but we must wish her well and support her as she continues on her journey.”

Slavica Park
Dean of Instruction
English as a Second Language
720-423-4751

"Emily Griffith loved to interact with foreign students. In a speech given in 1927, she commented, "I like to think of the foreigners who come to us. They need a friend as much as they need English." She recalled one Italian girl, a student at Opportunity School, who told her, "I never used to look at your moon. I always thought about the moon in Italy. Last summer for the first time...your moon was my moon, your stars were my stars."

Annual Food Drive for Needy Seniors

Please put in the staff update:



The annual food drive for needy seniors who are alone for the holidays is beginning. We have partnered with Senior Answers and Services the past several years in this drive and your contributions have brightened the days for many senior citizens. Please see the posters around the building and help us fill the boxes located near registration on the second floor and near receiving on the first floor. Suggested canned or boxed items include: Potatoes, rice, noodles, canned corn, beans, peas, dressing, cranberry sauce, coffee, tea, deserts, cake mixes, fruit, pickles, olives. Other items needed: Sugar, salt, cereal, crackers, paper products, toiletries. Cash donations accepted for: Frozen chickens, fresh fruit and bread, small personal gifts.



Marilyn Bowlds, Executive Director
Emily Griffith Foundation Inc.

"Class Acts: Stories from Emily Griffith Opportunity School," a must-read for anyone who has a dream. Woven with a history of the School, author, Dr. Carolyn Brink, tells the heartwarming stories of real-life people whose lives have been dramatically impacted and changed by EGOS. Emulating the generous spirit of Emily Griffith, she is designating the book proceeds to the Emily Griffith Foundation to help people like those profiled in the book. Contact the Foundation to purchase: 720-423-4722.

From the Foundation

From the Foundation:



We want to thank all of you who have contributed to the Emily Griffith Foundation this year. For those who have not yet had the opportunity, we would greatly appreciate your consideration in any amount as you make your year-end, tax-deductible donations to your favorite charities. We are just a little short of the amount needed to get a challenge grant from the Gates Foundation for a number of renovation projects for the school that include remodeling restrooms, re-keying locks, patching the alley and parking lot, and remodeling a portion of the Success Center.



As you can see from the newsletter in your mailboxes, it’s been a good year for us to date. We look forward to working with all of you.

Marilyn Bowlds, Executive Director
Emily Griffith Foundation Inc.

"Class Acts: Stories from Emily Griffith Opportunity School," a must-read for anyone who has a dream. Woven with a history of the School, author, Dr. Carolyn Brink, tells the heartwarming stories of real-life people whose lives have been dramatically impacted and changed by EGOS. Emulating the generous spirit of Emily Griffith, she is designating the book proceeds to the Emily Griffith Foundation to help people like those profiled in the book. Contact the Foundation to purchase: 720-423-4722.

Change your Browser Home Page to the EGOS Staff Intranet Page

Go to http://egos-school.com/ click on the ‘Staff Login’ button. Then go to ‘Tools’ from the menu bar then select ‘Internet Options’ on the ‘General’ tab click on the ‘Use Current’ button on the ‘Home Page’ section. Click on ‘Apply” then the ‘OK’ buttons on the bottom of the window.

You have now set the EGOS Staff Page as your homepage.

Thanksgiving Pie Orders

Thanksgiving is Approaching Soon!

Order your holiday pies from our very own
12th Street Deli

Pumpkin Chiffon $7.00
Sour Cream & Peaches (new) $8.00
Cranberry Apple $8.00
Pecan $10.00

Please Order your pies in the treasurer’s office
beginning Monday November 10th. Last day to order is Wednesday November 19th.

Questions?
Please call Kristi @ 34814 or email
Kristi_Martin@dpsk12.org

Reschedule of Evening Lockdown Drill

The lockdown drill originally scheduled for Thursday, November 6 is rescheduled for Thursday, November 20. The exact time of the lockdown will not be announced. Please listen carefully for the announcement on that evening.


(Lou Ann Gilhooly)

Lou Ann Gilhooly
Director
Emily Griffith High School
1250 Welton Street
Denver, CO 80204

720-423-4738

Vocational Teachers Council Meeting

There will be a Vocational Teachers Council Meeting on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 7:30 a.m. in room 401.

Thank You,

Marlores Roozing

Cancellation of Banner Training on November 18, 2008

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THERE WILL NOT BE A BANNER TRAINING SESSION ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2008.

THANK YOU,
TISHA CORBETT

EGOS Payroll

Emily Griffith Opportunity School
Interdepartmental Communication



TO: All hourly staff and contract staff being paid for extra hours

FROM: Dee Wood, Controller EGOS

DATE: November 10, 2008

SUBJECT: Payroll

Due to the non-existent payroll processing time this month, (Payroll must be submitted by close of business on the 14th) we are requesting that all hourly staff and contract staff that need to be paid for extra hours TURN IN THEIR PAYSLIPS FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 15, 2008 THROUGH NOVEMBER 12, 2008 ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2008. This pay period will only include hours through November 12, 2008. Your hours for November 13th and 14th will be paid in the following pay period. This more equitably splits the days in each pay period and allows us time to process the payroll. If you need an exception to these arrangements please see me ASAP. Sorry for the inconvenience and thanks for your cooperation.

International Crafts Boutique

Second Annual

International Crafts Boutique

Wednesday, November 5

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Emily Griffith Opportunity School

Room 238




Back by popular demand, the International Crafts Boutique is a one-day only event! Students from the Language Learning Center and the Refugee Women’s Crafts Initiative will sell their one-of-a-kind hand-crafted items. Get an early start on your holiday shopping or buy a treat for yourself. Choose from a variety of crafts, including jewelry, crochet, knitting, weaving, fine art, and leather work.


This sale is cash only, but the ATM is only a few steps away from room 238. Proceeds from this sale go directly to the artists. Last year’s sale was a big success and the best items sold out early. Join us for a colorful day of multicultural shopping!









(Jan—the photo is optional. They are very easy to insert into a Blogger document, though. Let me now if you wish to include it and I’ll show you how. –SM)





Sharon L. McCreary

Colorado Refugee ESL Program

720-423-4843

www.refugee-esl.org

"I have learned much from my teachers, but more from my students." --Maimonides

Practice Lockdown Drill - Day and Evening School

There will be an evening lockdown drill on Thursday, November 6. There will be a daytime lockdown drill on Wednesday, November 12. We will not announce the exact times.

Please review the procedures with your students prior to the drill and listen carefully for the P.A. announcement on the designated days. Lockdown procedures are located on pages 26-28 of the EGOS Staff Handbook.

Lou Ann Gilhooly

New Staff INTRANET

Dear Staff,

We are excited to announce the unveiling of the New Intranet placement back on the website. Please follow the directions below.

To get your Login/Password for the Staff Intranet:

Go to our website: www.egos-school.com
Click on the button “Staff Login” on the top right side of the screen under “Apply Now.”
A page will pop up with Email and Password boxes.
Click the “Forgot Password?” link in green at the bottom of the boxes.
Type in your DPS email address in full

Example: christine_hill@dpsk12.org
Check for misspellings

Click Reset Password
An email will now be sent to your DPS account from Emily Griffith Opportunity School Password Assistance. Sent by support@egos-school.com
Read and click the link to reset your password.
Type your password in twice
Click “Update”
Now you should be at the home page of the website.
Notice under “Apply Now,” the “Staff Login” button has changed to “Staff Logout.” This is how you know you are logged in.
Below the “Staff Logon” button you will see some green text called “Staff Intranet.” Click here to see the staff Intranet


NOTE:
For those of you using Internet Explorer as your Web Browser the website might appear to look funny. Buttons on top of other buttons etc. We are currently working on this problem. I highly suggest using the free Web Browser Mozilla Firefox for a cleaner view of the site.
Once you log in the web browser does not automatically log you out. This is fine if you are on your personal work computer but when using general public computers please make sure to log yourself back out by clicking the button “Log out” under the “Apply Now” button on the right side of the main page.

Having problems getting your login/password

Please email Christine Hill, Marla Rodriguez, Randy Redd, Bob Marshall
Tell us what steps you completed and what happened.


Drop-in Website Trainings:

Conference Center Room 123
Tuesday 1pm-2pm
Wednesday 3pm-4pm
Thursday 2pm-3pm


Thank you for your patience,
PR/Marketing Dept

November Election Information

The League of Women Voters will be at EGOS for an impartial presentation regarding the November ballot issues. The presentation will be on Wednesday, October 22, from 11:00-12:30 in the Second Floor Glenarm Conference Room. This presentation is open to both staff and students. Please encourage your students to attend. The speaker, Eileen Hyatt, understands that some people may not be able to stay for the full presentation.

Foundation Drawing Winners

From the Foundation:

The big winners of the drawing for original art works on Diversity Day were Connie Burke and Sharron Carosella. Congratulations! Thanks to all of you who stopped by the foundation office.



Marilyn Bowlds, Executive DirectorEmily Griffith Foundation Inc.
"Class Acts: Stories from Emily Griffith Opportunity School," a must-read for anyone who has a dream. Woven with a history of the School, author, Dr. Carolyn Brink, tells the heartwarming stories of real-life people whose lives have been dramatically impacted and changed by EGOS. Emulating the generous spirit of Emily Griffith, she is designating the book proceeds to the Emily Griffith Foundation to help people like those profiled in the book. Contact the Foundation to purchase: 720-423-4722.

Vocational Teachers Council

The Vocational Teachers Council will be meeting Wednesday, October 22, 2008 in room 401 at 7:30 a.m. Please turn in your requests early.

Thank You
Marlores Roozing

Strategies for Student Discipline and Working With Parents

Are you interested in learning more about how to work with students and parents? Would you like to earn 5.5 clock hours for recertification at the same time?

If so, please join us for an exciting day filled with information and humor.

Internationally recognized educators, Ruby Payne and Rita Pierson (www.ahaprocess.com ) are coming to Denver for one day only to discuss a series of strategies aimed at increasing effectiveness in working with parents and students. Each participant will receive a book, a goodie bag and tools to use right away.

When: Saturday, October 25, 2008 from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.)

Where: Radisson Hotel Denver Stapleton, 3333 Quebec Street, Denver, CO 80207

Who: Anyone who has contact with children & parents

Cost: $125 (includes breakfast, snacks, book & goodie bag)

More information: Call 303-888-9379 or www.keepdenver.org

Make your reservations now before it’s sold out!

Sponsored by the Kepner Educational Excellence Programwww.keepdenver.org

Tim Fitzgerald
Assistant Principal
Kepner Middle School

From the Foundation

From the Foundation:

Tuesday, October 14, 9:30a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Room 238
Don’t miss the bargains at the annual Book and Gift Fair sponsored by Books Are Fun. A portion of the proceeds go to the Foundation for scholarships and programs.

Thursday, October 16, Appreciation Day, Room 200
Stop by the Foundation office, Room 200, throughout the day for additional sweets and free drawing for beautifully framed, original art works.

Marilyn Bowlds, Executive Director Emily Griffith Foundation Inc.
"Class Acts: Stories from Emily Griffith Opportunity School," a must-read for anyone who has a dream. Woven with a history of the School, author, Dr. Carolyn Brink, tells the heartwarming stories of real-life people whose lives have been dramatically impacted and changed by EGOS. Emulating the generous spirit of Emily Griffith, she is designating the book proceeds to the Emily Griffith Foundation to help people like those profiled in the book. Contact the Foundation to purchase: 720-423-4722.

REMINDER - Staff Development Course October 14 & 21

REMINDER REMINDER REMINDER REMINDER REMINDER REMINDER

Staff Development Course - Oct. 14 & 21, 3-5 pm

This class will start next week. If you are interested in taking this course, please call Jan Raymond, 34721 to sign up. HURRY! HURRY! HURRY!

STAFF DEVELOPMENT COURSE FOR EMILY GRIFFITH SCHOOL
A Practical Guide to Financial Wellness This three-hour workshop is designed to give the student “practical” and general financial guidance. The seminar will be broken up into two classes, each being one & a half hour in length.

To break the ice, the first session will include a fun and eye-opening discussion on ways to save money. Participants are encouraged to come prepared to share any of their ideas with the class.

A free CD with useful templates & student workbook is included with the class! The following is a general outline of PART 1.

• Saving Money:
- Fun and effective tools to stretch your dollar!
- Using the Internet to get free stuff at the grocery store
- Class participation and discussion

• Obtaining Credit:
- Little known secrets on how to get credit or improve it.
- Take precautions in preventing Identity Theft & what to do if it happens to you.
- Understand your rights in getting Creditors and Credit Bureaus to correct errors!
- Learn about the games credit card companies play to legally cheat you out of your money!
- Are those balance transfers really worth the money? Learn how to evaluate this?
- Turn the tables & take advantage of the credit card companies – we will show you how.

• Refinancing:
- Determine for yourself if refinancing is the right thing to do. We will show you how!
- Understand your goals! Do you want lower payments or to pay off the home faster?

PART II gets more serious. It is designed for homeowners that are or could be facing foreclosure in the future. It is also a course for future homeowners that want to avoid ever getting in that position.

• Refinancing: (continued from previous day)
- Understanding the loan fees and terminology. Where can you negotiate!

• Avoiding Foreclosure If Already a Homeowner:
- Don’t give up! Banks want to work with you! Learn about ALL your options.
- Learn where to go to get additional help.- Refinancing may be an option yet – details on new Foreclosure Protection Act!

• Avoiding Foreclosure For Future Homeowners:
- Buy smart and with the right loan structure, using the right professionals!
- Use a financial advisor before starting the Home Purchase process
- Prepare a budget & Financial Statement. We will show you how.
- Learn how to save money by using someone that will combine their services.

• Additional Resources:
- Can’t cover everything in 3 hours but we can show you where to get the education
- Additional discussion on Buying Foreclosures, HUD Homes, Tax Education, Business Structures This class is being taught by All-In-One Realty! “Providing clients with a comprehensive financial approach to buying and selling Real Estate” Founded in 2000, we have never produced a client that has suffered through a foreclosure or Bankruptcy. Get solid, comprehensive advice now for less than using traditional Real Estate and Mortgage companies.

Please call Jan Raymond, 34721, if you would like to sign up for this class

2008 Appreciation Day

2008 Appreciation Day
This year it’s not just for students, but for everyone!

On October 16th 2008, Emily Griffith Opportunity School will once again appreciate its many wonderful students that make EGOS the great school that it is. This year, however, staff will be appreciated as well.

There will be a raffle for free parking spaces, free food all through the day and displays of student work including a fashion show.

The purpose of this annual celebration is to highlight all of the people of the school.

Since 1916, EGOS has been a place of learning for over 1.5 million students. Without those students throughout the years The Opportunity School would not have had the chance to develop its programs and build on its strong quality. This year’s class will continue that long-standing tradition.

Schedule of events include:

When What Where
7:30-10:30 am Breakfast bagels Student Success
and coffee Center

11:00-1:00 Free Lunch Second Floor

5:00-7:00 pm Cake

11:00 am Fashion Show Second Floor

All Day Artwork Displays Throughout
Building

Flu Shot Clinic

FLU SHOT CLINIC

DATE: OCTOBER 22, 2008
TIME:11:00-12:00
ROOM 403

PLEASE SIGN UP AT DOROTHY SEAL’S OFFICE, ROOM 218 BY MONDAY OCTOBER 6TH. WE NEED 25 (NO MORE) PEOPLE TO HAVE THE CLINIC.

Dorothy Seal, RN, BS, MEd.
Instructional Dean, Health Occupations
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
720-423-4734
fax 720-423-4762
dorothy_seal@dpsk12.org

Emily Griffith Representative for Denver Teachers' Club

As you may or may not know, Aroxie Feldman has been the Emily Griffith Opportunity School representative to the Denver Teachers' Club for many years. She is stepping down this year and Emily Griffith is in need of someone to assume Aroxie's position as our representative.

If you would be interested in doing this, please see Dr. Sharron Carosella or Jan Raymond. Also, please feel free to ask Aroxie any questions you may have. We would like to fill this position as soon as possible.

Thank you,
Sharron Carosella, Ph.D

REMINDER - Staff Development Course October 14 & 21

Staff Development Course - Oct. 14 & 21, 3-5 pm
STAFF DEVELOPMENT COURSE FOR EMILY GRIFFITH SCHOOL
A Practical Guide to Financial Wellness This three-hour workshop is designed to give the student “practical” and general financial guidance. The seminar will be broken up into two classes, each being one & a half hour in length.

To break the ice, the first session will include a fun and eye-opening discussion on ways to save money. Participants are encouraged to come prepared to share any of their ideas with the class. A free CD with useful templates & student workbook is included with the class!

The following is a general outline of PART 1.

• Saving Money:- Fun and effective tools to stretch your dollar!- Using the Internet to get free stuff at the grocery store- Class participation and discussion

• Obtaining Credit:
- Little known secrets on how to get credit or improve it.
- Take precautions in preventing Identity Theft & what to do if it happens to you.
- Understand your rights in getting Creditors and Credit Bureaus to correct errors!
- Learn about the games credit card companies play to legally cheat you out of your money!
- Are those balance transfers really worth the money? Learn how to evaluate this?
- Turn the tables & take advantage of the credit card companies – we will show you how.

• Refinancing:- Determine for yourself if refinancing is the right thing to do. We will show you how!- Understand your goals! Do you want lower payments or to pay off the home faster?

PART II gets more serious. It is designed for homeowners that are or could be facing foreclosure in the future. It is also a course for future homeowners that want to avoid ever getting in that position.

• Refinancing: (continued from previous day)
- Understanding the loan fees and terminology. Where can you negotiate!

• Avoiding Foreclosure If Already a Homeowner:
- Don’t give up! Banks want to work with you! Learn about ALL your options.
- Learn where to go to get additional help.
- Refinancing may be an option yet – details on new Foreclosure Protection Act!

• Avoiding Foreclosure For Future Homeowners:
- Buy smart and with the right loan structure, using the right professionals!
- Use a financial advisor before starting the Home Purchase process
- Prepare a budget & Financial Statement. We will show you how.
- Learn how to save money by using someone that will combine their services.

• Additional Resources:
- Can’t cover everything in 3 hours but we can show you where to get the education
- Additional discussion on Buying Foreclosures, HUD Homes, Tax Education, Business Structures

This class is being taught by All-In-One Realty! “Providing clients with a comprehensive financial approach to buying and selling Real Estate” Founded in 2000, we have never produced a client that has suffered through a foreclosure or Bankruptcy. Get solid, comprehensive advice now for less than using traditional Real Estate and Mortgage companies.

Please call Jan Raymond, 34721, if you would like to sign up for this class

Request for Graduates for 2008-2009

Dear Instructor/Dean/Advisor:

Please list prospective graduates from your program on the Request for Graduates for 2008-2009 Form. (Click on EGOS Staff Information Page at the bottom of the page. The form is under Staff Files, Graduation Forms).

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, 2008. If you have student/s that begin class after October 15, 2008 and will complete their programs prior to January 1, 2009, submit this list, in the same format, as soon as possible, but not later than January 1, 2009. Graduation is January 30, 2009 at 10:00 am at the Colorado Convention Center. Rehearsal is at 8:00 am.

Please use the template that is on the Emily Griffith Staff Information Page. Please inform your students that they cannot pick up their certificates and transcripts until after March 1 - 15, 2009.

If you have questions, please contact me at 720-423-4851.


Sincerely,


Charlene Salazar
Records Office
Encls: 1

Meet Green

Here is an update on efforts to reduce idling at and surrounding the Convention Center. In response to Emily Griffith’s concerns over air quality and in accordance with the objectives of our sustainability program, Meet Green, we have collaborated with the City and County of Denver Environmental Health department to create the Engine’s OFF! idling program.

Following months of observation at the Colorado Convention Center (CCC), several meetings with individual transportation companies, as well as attending numerous DMCVB Transportation Forums, we have developed a comprehensive program to educate and encourage drivers to reduce or eliminate idling while servicing Denver.

The main components of the program are as follows:
 New signage placed throughout CCC property (with tested messaging) encouraging drivers to turn their engines off and informing them of the 10 minute idling ordinance. See attached examples of these signs. Sign 1 - Sign 2
 Count down clocks given to all transportation companies to be placed in shuttles and taxis as a way to measure time spent idling.
 Letters sent to CCC vendors informing them of the program and requesting vendors’ pledged compliance. The vendors that sign pledges will be recognized on our website and given a letter of commendation from Mayor Hickenlooper.
 Education of our clients to encourage their vendors to reduce idling.
 Commitment to follow up regularly with clients and vendors regarding the program.

Thank you for your commitment to our community and our environment. Please let us know if you have further questions regarding the Engine’s OFF! or Meet Green sustainability programs.

Lindsay Smith
Sustainability Program Administrator
Colorado Convention Center /SMG
700 14th Street
Denver, Colorado 80202
303.228.8123 office
303.681-1768 cell
lsmith@denverconvention.com

Staff Development Course - Oct. 14 & 21, 3-5 pm

STAFF DEVELOPMENT COURSE FOR EMILLY GRIFFITH SCHOOL

A Practical Guide to Financial Wellness
This three hour workshop is designed to give the student “practical” and general financial guidance. The seminar will be broken up into two classes, each being one & a half hour in length. To break the ice, the first session will include a fun and eye-opening discussion on ways to save money. Participants are encouraged to come prepared to share any of their ideas with the class. A free CD with useful templates & student workbook is included with the class! The following is a general outline of PART 1.

• Saving Money:
- Fun and effective tools to stretch your dollar!
- Using the Internet to get free stuff at the grocery store
- Class participation and discussion

• Obtaining Credit:
- Little known secrets on how to get credit or improve it.
- Take precautions in preventing Identity Theft & what to do if it happens to you.
- Understand your rights in getting Creditors and Credit Bureaus to correct errors!
- Learn about the games credit card companies play to legally cheat you out of your money!
- Are those balance transfers really worth the money? Learn how to evaluate this?
- Turn the tables & take advantage of the credit card companies – we will show you how.

• Refinancing:
- Determine for yourself if refinancing is the right thing to do. We will show you how!
- Understand your goals! Do you want lower payments or to pay off the home faster?

PART II gets more serious. It is designed for homeowners that are or could be facing foreclosure in the future. It is also a course for future homeowners that want to avoid ever getting in that position.

• Refinancing: (continued from previous day)
- Understanding the loan fees and terminology. Where can you negotiate!

• Avoiding Foreclosure If Already a Homeowner:
- Don’t give up! Banks want to work with you! Learn about ALL your options.
- Learn where to go to get additional help.
- Refinancing may be an option yet – details on new Foreclosure Protection Act!

• Avoiding Foreclosure For Future Homeowners:
- Buy smart and with the right loan structure, using the right professionals!
- Use a financial advisor before starting the Home Purchase process
- Prepare a budget & Financial Statement. We will show you how.
- Learn how to save money by using someone that will combine their services.

• Additional Resources:
- Can’t cover everything in 3 hours but we can show you where to get the education
- Additional discussion on Buying Foreclosures, HUD Homes, Tax Education, Business Structures

This class is being taught by All-In-One Realty! “Providing clients with a comprehensive financial approach to buying and selling Real Estate” Founded in 2000, we have never produced a client that has suffered through a foreclosure or Bankruptcy. Get solid, comprehensive advice now for less than using traditional Real Estate and Mortgage companies.

Please call Jan Raymond, 34721, if you would like to sign up for this class

Emily's Day Spa

“The Emily’s Day Spa is accepting appointments for facial services. Please call today or tell your friends to call for an appointment for a special relaxing time. The number of the Spa is 720-423-4924.”

Dorothy Seal, RN, BS, MEd.
Instructional Dean, Health Occupations
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
720-423-4734
fax 720-423-4762
dorothy_seal@dpsk12.org

Flu Shots - Change of Date for Interest in Clinic

Please contact Dorothy Seal, 3-4734, by Wednesday October 1, 2008 if you are interested in a flu shot clinic. Also students will be welcomed to participate in the clinic.


I have found an agency willing to provide a flu shot clinic here at school. I would need to know how many people are interested in having me schedule the clinic. Right now the cost is $ 25.00 for the flu shot; $ 30.00 for the flu mist; and $ 42.00 for the pneumonia shot. We could also have family members included. Thanks. Dorothy Seal, extension 3-4734.

Dorothy Seal, RN, BS, MEd.
Instructional Dean, Health Occupations
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
720-423-4734
fax 720-423-4762
dorothy_seal@dpsk12.org

Retirement Planning Class

Don't Delay

There is still time to sign up for the Retirement Planning class. The first session is tonight, 6-9 pm, in room 123. The second session will be next Tuesday, September 30.

See Dianna Marriott to register. Please be at the class by 6:00 pm.

Sharron Carosella

Vocational Teacher's Council Meeting

There will be a Vocational Teacher's Council meeting, Wednesday, October 1, 2008 in room 402 at 7:30 a.m.

Please turn in your requests before the meeting.

PR Events week of September 22, 2008

Emily Griffith Opportunity School will be attending the following fairs this week.

College at Work Fair hosted by Arapahoe/Douglas Works on Monday September 22 from 11-12:30 – Connie Burke will be attending

The E3 Job Fair at the Colorado Convention Center on Thursday, September 25 from 11-5pm – Frank Aguilar, Connie Burke, Marisa Cantarovici, Tandy Reyes, Charlene Salazar, Marla Rodriguez and Christine Hill will be attending


Frank Aguilar
Public Relations Department
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
720-423-4756

New Event Management Specialist Program

REMINDER!!

New Event Management Specialist Program beginning October 6.
Help us spread the word. Questions (?), contact Janice Genova at 720-423-4803.


JoAn Keeler
Coordinator,
College of Business & Computer Technology
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
1250 Welton St.
Denver, CO 80204
PH: 720-423-4804
Fax: 720-423-4810
Email: joan_keeler@dpsk12.org
www.egos-school.com

Emily Griffith Documentary

Dear Faculty and Staff,

RE: Emily Griffith Documentary

When: Sept. 16-17, 11am-1pm

Where: Rm. 238

There was an overwhelmingly positive response to the Emily Griffith documentary shown at the staff orientation meeting last week, made by Francesca Clifford and Alexandra Guy. Many of you have asked to see the video again since the bright space made the visibility of the DVD poor.The 10 minute video will be set up and played continuously in room 238 next week Tuesday Sept. 16 and Wednesday Sept. 17 from 11am-1:00pmIn addition, DVD’s will be made available to anyone who would like a copy and also the video is making its way to the Opportunity School website.

In addition, we have made copies of this documentary in DVD that you can keep in your classroom and show your students and anyone else who may appreciate seeing it. A donation to the Emily Griffith Foundation would be a gracious gesture, but not necessary.

Please come by 238 and pick of your DVD.

Sincerely,
Connie M. Ross
Dean of Instruction
College of Design Industries
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
1250 Welton Street
Denver, CO 80204
720-423-4866 ph
720-423-4762 fax
http://www.egos-school.com/

Dream without Limits
Begin without Guarantees
Wander without Fear
Recover without Fail
Believe Without Seeing

Student Services Update

We completed the first week of this semester and student services is still
very busy. I want to take this opportunity to personally thank all members
of the Student Services Team for doing an outstanding job. I know how busy
you have been; yet, you still provided the highest level of customer
service.

During the first week of the semester, the Treasurer's Office assisted large
numbers of students to complete the enrollment process, and Jean Noah, on
her own time, picked up books, locks, and keys to assist students....GREAT
JOB! Financial Aid has remained 'caught up' in spite of Kimberly's need to
be out for medical reasons. Registration and Advising have seen many
students and returned countless calls...classes are getting filled. The
Assessment Center served 7,237 students. The Student Success Center issued
2200 student IDs and opened 800 email accounts for students. The
Instructional Resource Center, Career Development Center, Language Learning
Center, and the Emily Griffith High School staff assisted with IDs.

In addition, the Career Development Center planned for a Job Fair and the
Instructional Resource Center published its first edition of a very
professional newsletter. The TANF Office assisted over 50 participants and
held the first Career Circle of the year. Randy Redd in Tech Support has
done an outstanding job updating the computers around the building. Thank
you, all, for your efficiency and dedication.

I also want to thank Chef Tim, Chef Kristi and their students for providing
the lemonade, cups, and napkins for the registration area these past couple
of weeks. The offering of cookies and lemonade provides a very welcoming
atmosphere for potential students. Dianna Marriott picked up the boxes of
cookies, on her own time. Thank you Dianna. Faye Hartz, our excellent
work-study student, also assisted me in replenishing the cookie trays.
Thank you, Faye.

Sharron Carosella

From the Foundation

Bargains! The Foundation still has four silent auction items left from a recent fundraiser that have starting bids at half their value: Frontier airline tickets for two, Hawaii vacation home for 10 days, trial membership at DAC for three months, beautiful framed watercolor.

Also available for a great gift or personal read: Class Acts: Stories From Emily Griffith Opportunity School, Carolyn Brink’s award-winning book.

Proceeds from all of the above benefit the Foundation. Visit Room 200 to find out more.

Marilyn Bowlds

Passing of a Long-Time ESL Staff Member

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On Sunday, September 7, long-time ESL staff member, Dick Thompson, passed away. Dick had been a part of the EGOS family for almost 20 years. He was a dedicated member of the ESL department who always found the time to make current and prospective students feel welcomed at our school. Over the years, students often made a point of stopping by the ESL office to visit with Dick or to take the time to express their thanks for his good-natured manner, as well as for the patience, assistance, and guidance he shared so readily. He always had a friendly word not only for each member of the ESL staff, but for the many other EGOS staff members he befriended. Evenings in the ESL office won’t be quite the same without Dick’s friendly presence.

Funeral arrangements are still being finalized. Those who wish to express their condolences to the family should contact Dick’s wife, Gabriela, and his daughter, Marisa Thompson.
11036 E. Berry Ave.
Englewood, CO 80111



Slavica Park
Dean of Instruction
English as a Second Language
720-423-4751

Job Fair

Hi Everyone,

We will be having a job fair next Monday, Sept.15th from 12noon-1pm in the 2nd floor conference room. The following companies said they would be joining us and are looking to fill the positions next to their names.
Please direct the appropriate students.
Thanks,
Tandy
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
Career Development Center
720.423.4745
cdc@dpsk12.org


Company Hiring


Best Care Inc CNAs

Divine Dedication CNAs, PCPs

Hope at Home Coding/Billing, CNAs

Interim Healthcare CNAs

Maxim Healthcare Svcs Dent Asst, Phleb, Phar Tech CNAs

Peak Nursing CNAs, LPNs

US Navy MA, Coding, Transc, Phleb, Culin
Dent Asst, Phar Tech, Clerical

Wind Crest Culin, CNAs

Emily Griffith Documentary

Dear Faculty and Staff,

RE: Emily Griffith Documentary

When: Sept. 16-17, 11am-1pm

Where: Rm. 238

There was an overwhelmingly positive response to the Emily Griffith documentary shown at the staff orientation meeting last week, made by Francesca Clifford and Alexandra Guy. Many of you have asked to see the video again since the bright space made the visibility of the DVD poor.The 10 minute video will be set up and played continuously in room 238 next week Tuesday Sept. 16 and Wednesday Sept. 17 from 11am-1:00pmIn addition, DVD’s will be made available to anyone who would like a copy and also the video is making its way to the Opportunity School website.

Sincerely,Connie M. Ross
Dean of Instruction
College of Design Industries
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
1250 Welton StreetDenver, CO 80204
720-423-4866 ph
720-423-4762 fax
http://www.egos-school.com/

Dream without Limits
Begin without Guarantees
Wander without Fear
Recover without Fail
Believe Without Seeing

School Hours of Operation

Click here for a list of school hours of operation.

Fire Drill - Staff Handbook

Fire drills are scheduled for September 16 at 9:40 AM and September 18 at 6:40 PM. Thereafter, all other fire drills will be unannounced. Please review the procedures with your students. The procedures are on pages 13-15 of the EGOS Staff Handbook. The handbook is located on the EGOS intranet. To access it: Go to the EGOS website, then click on the following links:
Staff login
Click here to access the existing Staff Intranet
Staff Information Page
EGOS Staff Documents (lower right hand corner)
Staff Handbook

Lou Ann Gilhooly
DirectorEmily Griffith High School
1250 Welton Street
Denver, CO 80204
720-423-4738
Fx: 720-423-4850

Business Card Information

It’s that time again to place your business card order with the Public Relations Department.

Please email all information to Frank_Aguilar@dpsk12.org or bring a copy of your last business card or complete information to Frank Aguilar in room 207. If there are corrections please note them right on the card or in your email.

All request for cards need to be submitted by this Thursday 3pm.

Thank you,

Frank Aguilar
Public Relations Department
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
720-423-4756

Chair Cleaning

On Thursday, September 11, Phil Rummel's class will be cleaning chairs.

If you have a chair you would like to have cleaned, please have it to Phil by 12:00 Noon on Thursday, September 11. Be sure to put your name on your chair. Your chair will be ready to pick up on Friday, September 12.

New Staff Development Course

STAFF DEVELOPMENT COURSE FOR EMILLY GRIFFITH SCHOOL

Part I will be Oct. 14th and Part II will be Oct. 21st. Time will be 3-5:00PM.

A Practical Guide to Financial Wellness
This three hour workshop is designed to give the student “practical” and general financial guidance. The seminar will be broken up into two classes, each being one & a half hour in length. To break the ice, the first session will include a fun and eye-opening discussion on ways to save money. Participants are encouraged to come prepared to share any of their ideas with the class. A free CD with useful templates & student workbook is included with the class! The following is a general outline of PART 1.

• Saving Money:
- Fun and effective tools to stretch your dollar!
- Using the Internet to get free stuff at the grocery store
- Class participation and discussion

• Obtaining Credit:
- Little known secrets on how to get credit or improve it.
- Take precautions in preventing Identity Theft & what to do if it happens to you.
- Understand your rights in getting Creditors and Credit Bureaus to correct errors!
- Learn about the games credit card companies play to legally cheat you out of your money!
- Are those balance transfers really worth the money? Learn how to evaluate this?
- Turn the tables & take advantage of the credit card companies – we will show you how.

• Refinancing:
- Determine for yourself if refinancing is the right thing to do. We will show you how!
- Understand your goals! Do you want lower payments or to pay off the home faster?

PART II gets more serious. It is designed for homeowners that are or could be facing foreclosure in the future. It is also a course for future homeowners that want to avoid ever getting in that position.

• Refinancing: (continued from previous day)
- Understanding the loan fees and terminology. Where can you negotiate!

• Avoiding Foreclosure If Already a Homeowner:
- Don’t give up! Banks want to work with you! Learn about ALL your options.
- Learn where to go to get additional help.
- Refinancing may be an option yet – details on new Foreclosure Protection Act!

• Avoiding Foreclosure For Future Homeowners:
- Buy smart and with the right loan structure, using the right professionals!
- Use a financial advisor before starting the Home Purchase process
- Prepare a budget & Financial Statement. We will show you how.
- Learn how to save money by using someone that will combine their services.

• Additional Resources:
- Can’t cover everything in 3 hours but we can show you where to get the education
- Additional discussion on Buying Foreclosures, HUD Homes, Tax Education, Business Structures

This class is being taught by All-In-One Realty! “Providing clients with a comprehensive financial approach to buying and selling Real Estate” Founded in 2000, we have never produced a client that has suffered through a foreclosure or Bankruptcy. Get solid, comprehensive advice now for less than using traditional Real Estate and Mortgage companies.

CAP4K State Forums

CDE

Colorado Department of Education – Communications Office
201 East Colfax Ave.
Room 501
Denver, CO 80203
Phone: 303-866-3898
Fax: 303-866-6938

Sept. 5, 2008

News Release

Eleven Regional Forums Scheduled To Define 21st Century Skills, School Readiness, Postsecondary Readiness, and Workforce Readiness For New State Standards Community members, parents, educators and students are invited to attend one of 11 community meetings being held around the state during the week of Sept. 15 to gather ideas about definitions which will modernize our state’s content standards. The meetings will be hosted by the Colorado Department of Education. The content standards establish by grade and subject what students are expected to learn in school. Each forum will run from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the following dates and locations:

Monday, Sept. 15

Denver School of the Arts Concert Hall, 7111 Montview Blvd.
Jefferson County Building, Hearing Room #1, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden
Grand Junction Doubletree Hotel, Monument Room, 743 Horizon Dr.

Tuesday, Sept. 16

Colorado Springs Doubletree Hotel, 1775 E Cheyenne Mountain Blvd.
Durango High School, 2390 Main Ave.

Wednesday, Sept. 17

Alamosa School District, Ortega Middle School, 401 Victoria Ave.
Fort Collins, location to be determined
Philip S. Miller Library, Castle Rock, 100 S. Wilcox

Thursday, September 18

Leadville School District, Lake County High School, 1000 West 4th St.
Pueblo West High School, 661 W. Capistrano Ave.
Steamboat Springs High School, 45 Maple St.

Attendees will be asked to review proposed definitions for “21st century skills,” “school readiness,” “post-secondary readiness” and “workforce readiness.” Those definitions will guide revisions to specific content standards.

“The content standards form the bedrock of our work in schools,” said Colorado Commissioner of Education Dwight D. Jones. “They represent a joint understanding of what is expected of teachers to teach and of students to learn. It’s critical that we gather the state’s best thinking about defining our terms in order to help the standards revision process move forward.”

Commissioner Jones announced the standards review process in September 2007.

The concept of content standards was developed in Colorado in the early 1990’s. Statewide standards for the first time defined the knowledge and benchmarks that students should acquire within each grade span and in each subject. Under state law, local school districts may adopt their own content standards as long as they are at least as rigorous as the state’s version.

The Colorado General Assembly passed the standards-based education law in 1993 and standards were written for reading, writing, mathematics and science. Additional standards have been developed in civics, dance, economics, foreign language, geography, history, music, physical education, theatre and visual arts.

The standards have not changed since schools started using them in 1994. The first strand of what has become the full Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) exam was given in 1997, when fourth-grade students were tested in reading and writing based on those standards.

The department’s Office of Standards and Assessment will deliver proposed new standards to the state board of education for final review December 2009.

For more information about the standards review process, visit http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeassess/documents/OSA/stand_rev.html

For more information, contact Mark Stevens, 303-866-3898, or Megan McDermott, 303-866-2334, in the CDE Office of Communications. To sign up for the CDE e-mail news service, please visit http://www.cde.state.co.us/Communications/index.html .


# # #

Dr. Geri J. Anderson
Provost
Colorado Community College System
http://www.cccs.edu/
720-858-2759

Missing Key to Receiving Room

The key on the huge key ring to the Receiving Room is missing from Room 214 (kept in the compartment above Jan Raymond's desk.) If you are in possession of the key, please return it as soon as possible.

Thank you,

Jan

Customized Education Services

Connie Burke represented Emily Griffith Opportunity School at the Senior Connection Fair on Thursday August 21st. There were 114 companies and organizations in attendance. Some of the companies were St. Anthony Hospital, AARP and Life Care Centers.

Trash in Halls

Please remember to discard your large trash items such as boxes, old furniture and the like in the trash bins in the alley. Do not leave these items in the hall or elevator areas. If you need assistance in getting these items to the trash, please contact the custodial staff.

Thank you,

Les Lindauer

Fall Faculty Training Schedule

Fall Faculty Training Session Schedule

Deans please remember to make sure your faculty are aware of the training sessions. I am going to limit the number of training sessions outside of the scheduled sessions. I will if necessary try and make accommodations for those who can not attend. Remember faculty must attend at least one session.

Fall Faculty Training Session Schedule

Day Date Time Room
Tuesday 09/16/08 5:30pm 123
Wednesday 09/24/08 7:30am 123
Thursday 10/02/08 12:00pm 123
Tuesday 10/07/08 5:30pm 123
Wednesday 10/15/08 7:30am 123
Thursday 10/23/08 12:0pm 123
Tuesday 10/28/08 5:30pm 123
Wednesday 11/05/08 7:30am 123
Tuesday 11/18/08 5:30pm 123
Wednesday 12/03/08 7:30am 123

*Training will include entering grades into Banner, Graduation Process, how to understand the Missing Grade Report, how and when to report, SP’s no-shows, drops, withdraws, grading process for faculty teaching in the continuing education section and the process for repeated courses.

Please contact Tisha Corbett at 720-423-4859 or Tisha_Corbett@dpsk12.org, to reserve a time.

Offerings Still Available from the Silent Auction at Stepping Up With Emily

From the Foundation

We have four fabulous offerings still available from the silent auction at Stepping Up With Emily, our recent ladies luncheon fundraiser. They are:

10-day stay in beautiful Hawaii vacation home, on the golf course and ocean, in Princeville, Kauai
Frontier airline tickets for two to U.S. destinations
3-month membership at the Denver Athletic Club
Beautiful original watercolor by Lorena Kauffman

Don’t miss these bargains. Starting bids are half or less than value. Check in the Foundation office, Room 200.
Marilyn Bowlds, Executive DirectorEmily Griffith Foundation Inc.
"Class Acts: Stories from Emily Griffith Opportunity School," a must-read for anyone who has a dream. Woven with a history of the School, author, Dr. Carolyn Brink, tells the heartwarming stories of real-life people whose lives have been dramatically impacted and changed by EGOS. Emulating the generous spirit of Emily Griffith, she is designating the book proceeds to the Emily Griffith Foundation to help people like those profiled in the book. Contact the Foundation to purchase: 720-423-4722.

PR Department New TV Commercial

TV Commercial
A new television commercial was filmed and will air during preseason Broncos games. The commercial from last year will be shown as well. The intent is for the old spot to be a promotional one and the new spot to be a call to action (register for school).Early Registration The early registration program prompted 100 students to sign up for classes during the three-day campaign, and many more signed up during the surrounding days. Students have until July 18th the register in order to be eligible for the drawing for 10 cash prizes. Thank you to the registrars, student success center, instructors and everyone else who worked hard to bring this opportunity to the students. Early registration in the summer was prompted to mitigate the inconvenience for students during the DNC. DNCEmily Griffith Opportunity School will be open for business during the DNC (August 25-29). After considering many different options, it was decided that being open offers the least inconvenience to our students. Please see your supervisor if you have questions about your work requirements during that week. Program FlyersThe PR staff is currently updating the program flyers with updated pricing. The flyers should be ready for distribution by the end of July. Opportunity is Building Please send out a letter or email
I wanted to keep you informed about our ongoing efforts to build a new facility for Opportunity School. I believe we have made great progress towards our goal due to all of your support with our letter writing campaign.Because we are committed to making the best possible move for our school, and after careful discussions with DPS, the citizens’ committee and other community developers, we decided it was best to take time to evaluate all of our opportunities for the new Opportunity School. In addition, we face a difficult economic and political climate. Therefore, we have taken our name out of consideration for this bond in November. DPS has agreed to fund a feasibility study that will examine our needs, then design and plan a facility. DPS will help us secure the location for the new Opportunity School and go for another bond to fund our building in 2-3 years. With this development, we can be sure we have explored all options and secured the best possible option to continue the legacy of Emily Griffith Opportunity School. I know we would not have been able to negotiate these items without being able to show the thousands of letters of support to the superintendent and his staff. I now believe we have the full support of DPS as we move forward with our facility.We have been proactive during this process and I promise to continue to aggressively pursue an upgraded facility. Please feel free to email me or stop by if I can answer any questions for you. We continue to need your support and the support of all our community. Please consider sending the attached letter or the below sample email to all the people who wrote letters. Sample email or correspondence:I wrote you in May to ask for your support for Emily Griffith Opportunity School’s new building. Thank you for your support. We got thousands of letters from alumni, business partners, students, staff and community members. I wanted to let you know that we are making progress towards securing an upgraded facility for Opportunity School.Denver Public Schools has agreed to fund a feasibility study that will examine our needs, as well as design and plan a facility. DPS will help us secure the location for the facility. In 2-3 years DPS will go for another bond initiative to fund it. Therefore, we will not be a line item on this bond initiative. We feel this is a great step towards making our facility a reality. We now have the full support of DPS and are able to move forward with the careful planning of our project in cooperation with the district. Since we made our last proposal to build on the land adjacent to West High School, many other options have surfaced that are worthy of consideration. This gives us the information and the partnerships to explore all our options.
We will continue to need your support as well move through this process. I will keep you informed about our progress and our foundation is already at work raising money for the project. Thank you again for your help. -- Marla RodriguezManager of Public Relations and MarketingEmily Griffith Opportunity School1250 Welton St., Denver, CO 80204Marla_Rodriguez@dpsk12.org720-423-4755egos-school.comFor All Who Wish To Learn

Bean Team Wins Grant for Third Consecutive Year

CUSTOMIZED EDUCATION SERVICES

BEAN TEAM WINS $25,000 GRANT FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR!!!

Congratulations once again go to the EGOS “Bean Team” for their outstanding 88% placement rate for the Bean women participants in the workplace .Due to the determination and sincere efforts of Arlene Neff, Chris McGuire and Tandy Reyes, these women all found employment.
Way to go Ladies!!!

Chris Foster attended the Kaiser Permanente Career Fair representing Emily Griffith Opportunity School on Saturday July 19th. Chris will be the instructor for the Kaiser employees that have been chosen to take the medical coding class beginning in September 2008.
The Hyatt Hotel has once again requested ESL training from our school for their employees. Training will be from September thru November 2008 and Kim Hosp from the ESL Department will be their instructor.
Connie Burke

Request for Graduates

Date: June 30, 2008



Dear Instructor/Dean/Advisor:

Please list prospective graduates from your program on the attached spreadsheet. (See attachment above)

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 July 1, 2008.

Please use the template that is in the attachment above.

Please inform your students that they cannot pick up their certificates and transcripts until after August 14, 2008

If you have questions, please contact me at 720-423-4851.

Sincerely,


Charlene Salazar
Records Office
Encls: 1

PR Events

Last week’s event:

On Wednesday June 25th Connie Burke and Barbara Crawford attended the Denver County Jail’s Education Fair on Quebec and I-70. This event took place from 12 noon -3pm.

This week’s events:

No events are scheduled for the week of June 30th.

Thank you,

Frank Aguilar
Public Relations Department
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
720-423-4756

Conference Communication Center Schedule Viewing

The Conference Communication Center schedule is now available to view through the public folders in Microsoft Outlook or Entourage.

Under “\\Public Folders\All Public Folders\Schools\Emily Griffith Opportunity School\EGOS CCC”, you will be able to see if the Conference Center is available at a time you may be interested in to have a meeting or a presentation.

To schedule please call or email Jan Raymond, or Randy Redd.

Randy

Practical Nursing Program Graduation

The faculty and graduates of the Emily Griffith Opportunity School Practical Nursing Program would like to extend an invitation to the many individuals who have supported the students in their journey to become nurses.
A graduation ceremony for the Practical Nursing Class of July 2008 will be held from 1:00-3:00 pm on Tuesday July 15th at East High School Auditorium, 1545 Detroit Street, Denver. A cake and punch reception will follow. Please try to join us for this memorable occasion and opportunity to congratulate the graduates on their hard work and future

Customized Training Services

Chef Tim will be busy once again for our Division. We have partnered with CCD and CLE (College Living Experience) to teach 31 students with “learning challenges” the basics of cooking. They will be here at our school from July 7 thru July 24th in the late afternoon. Thanks Chef Tim for giving this group such a wonderful opportunity.

Connie Burke

Emily's Ensemble

This could be YOU...or ME...or ALL OF US! (See attachment)

NOW IS THE TIME. Join your Opportunity School colleagues for a summer of fun and exercise by joining Emily's Ensemble (we can change the name, later if we want). Dee Wood's sister, who is a dance instructor, has graciously agreed to provide us with instruction in modern jazz dancing.

Classes will begin next week at Opportunity School, Tuesday or Wednesday (July 8 or 9), 4-5 pm depending upon the desire of the troop. Cost will be only $5 per week, paid weekly. We will probably continue the troop into October.

Since we need a minimum of ten participants to offer the class, sign up now and encourage your co-workers. This will be a way to have some fun, act silly, make mistakes, and build muscles at the same time.

Contact Jan Raymond to sign up. See you there. Location to follow.

Sharron

PR Events and From the PR Office

PR Events
Last week’s event:

No events were schedules for the week of June 16th.

This week’s events:

On Wednesday June 25th Connie Burke and Barbara Crawford will attend the Denver County Jail’s Education Fair on Quebec and I-70. This event will take place from 12 noon -3pm.

Thank you,

Frank Aguilar

From the PR Office
Early Registration
To help students register for fall classes before the week of the Democratic National Convention, we have created an Early Registration Campaign.Students who register for fall classes by July 18th and paid by September 15th are eligible to win one of 10 cash prizes (5 $300 cash prizes; 5 $100 cash prizes).Instructors who participate in the Early Registration Campaign will be entered into a drawing to win two tickets to the Broncos preseason game vs. Dallas and a $50 gift certificate to Maggiano’s. We will be coming around with a sign up sheet for instructors to sign up for a time on July 8,9 or 10 to send their classes down to register for fall classes. We will also bring a poster about the program for each classroom. Please participate in this program. Here’s how you can help:

Encourage students to register early;
Inform students of their eligibility to win one of 10 cash prizes;
Send your class for an Early Registration Time for July 8th, 9th, or 10th;
Display the poster in your class.

On July 8th, 9th and 10th, students who register will be treated to refreshments in the registration area and receive free food and gifts at the Student Success Center by showing their registration receipt. Students are encouraged to register during the specific assigned class time, but as long as they register before July 18th, they will meet the first criteria to be eligible to win (the other criteria is to be paid by September 15th as defined as paid in full, voucher or letter of intent from third party or payment plan).

Please call or email the PR/Marketing Office if you have any questions: 720-423-4766 or 4755

Move During DNC

As most of you know, we have been informed that we will not be able to access our building during the week of the Democratic National Convention, Aug 25-29. Therefore we are researching options to be open at an alternate location because this is the week before classes begin and one of our peak registration periods. It is our intention to be open to register students during the week of the convention and further details will be available as soon as possible.

Rocky Mountain News Error

In the Friday (June 20) edition of the Rocky Mountain News, it was erroneously reported that Emily Griffith Opportunity School would move into a renovated West High School building. This is an error – Emily Griffith Opportunity School intends to build a new building on the land adjacent to West HS. This is error was brought to the reporter’s attention and a correction was published on Saturday, June 21 (see below excerpt from the Sat. paper) and in the online version of the paper. Please assist us in dispelling this and other incorrect information. Please contact the PR office if you have any questions or concerns 720-423-4755 or marla_rodriguez@dpsk12.org.

CORRECTION

• A story on NEWS 26 Friday should have reported that Colorado Rep. Ed Perlmutter did not vote on the Iraq war funding bill. He was absent for the vote “due to external circumstances,” according to his office. From Perlmutter’s statement: “I would have voted ‘No’ on this amendment which provides $165.4 billion in funding for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan because this amendment contained no benchmarks or timelines for redeploying our troops out of Iraq responsibly, safe and soon.”

. A story on NEWS 5 Friday should have said a citizens’ committee studying a bond issue in Denver Public Schools is considering a proposal to sell Emily Griffith Opportunity School and build a new school on property adjacent to West High School.

• A story on NEWS 16 Friday about a program to pay commuters to avoid driving cars alone on U.S. 36 should have included the Web page to sign up for the program: 36commutingsolutions.org.

• The Book of Wizards review on SPOTLIGHT 30 Friday was written by Mark Graham.

• To notify the Rocky of inaccuracies, call Managing Editor Deb Goeken at 303-954-5443.

Marla Rodriguez
Manager of Public Relations and Marketing
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
1250 Welton St., Denver, CO 80204
Marla_Rodriguez@dpsk12.org
720-423-4755
egos-school.com

For All Who Wish To Learn

From the Foundation

Thanks so much to all the staff ladies who attended “Stepping Up With Emily” last week. Although final figures are not in, it looks like about $10,000 was raised for the school.

We have a few silent auction items left to sell at bargain prices. Stop by Room 200 to take a look, and help us raise a few more dollars.

Marilyn Bowlds, Executive DirectorEmily Griffith Foundation Inc.
"Class Acts: Stories from Emily Griffith Opportunity School," a must-read for anyone who has a dream. Woven with a history of the School, author, Dr. Carolyn Brink, tells the heartwarming stories of real-life people whose lives have been dramatically impacted and changed by EGOS. Emulating the generous spirit of Emily Griffith, she is designating the book proceeds to the Emily Griffith Foundation to help people like those profiled in the book. Contact the Foundation to purchase: 720-423-4722.

Chair Cleaning

It’s that time again. Phil Rummel’s class will cleaning chairs on Thursday, June 19. If you have an office chair that needs cleaning, please have the chair to Phil by Thursday morning, June 19. Be sure and put your name and location on your chair. You may pick your chair up on Friday, June 20.

Phil Rummel

Passing of Al Lagger

Alvin (Al) Lagger – 7-28-1923 – 6-14-2008

It is with a great deal of sadness that we inform the faculty and staff of the passing of Al Lagger.

Al worked at Emily Griffith Opportunity School in the TT&I department working at aircraft. He worked in the EGOS aircraft training program from November 4, 1962 up to his retirement in September of 1992. Al continued to work at the Aircraft Training Center as an hourly instructor doing substituting and other assignments at aircraft.

Al Lagger’s Memorial Service is scheduled for Saturday, June 21, 2008 @ 4 p.m. at:
Calvary Chapel South Denver
9052 West Ken Caryl Avenue
Littleton, CO 80128
(303) 933-8733

In lieu of flowers donations for Al Lagger can be mailed to:
Christian Family Services
1399 South Havana Street
Aurora, CO 80012
Brad Vickers

Customized Education Services

Emily Griffith was honored Friday evening at St.Cajetan’s by Arapahoe/Douglas Works for partnering this year with them and the Community College of Denver on their Hospitality Institute Program. Chef Tim, Chef Kristi, Michael Kessler and Connie Burke were each awarded a plaque for their participation in this program. They had students for two days here at our school learning the basics of cooking along with cake decorating and flower arranging. The students designed the theme for the evening (Asian), planned the menu, and decorated the hall. This was the second year that our school has been asked to participate in this program through our Corporate Training Department. Kudos to Chef Tim, Chef Kristi and Michael for all their efforts and hard work.

Denver Health had a graduation ceremony on Thursday, June 12th, for their employees who completed our on-site Certified Nursing Assistant Program through the Corporate Training Division of our school. They graduated 13 students and approximately 20 administrators from the hospital were in attendance. They were so pleased by the instructor, Terri Mc Daniel, that they have scheduled another class beginning September 2nd and running through the end of November. A big “thank you” goes to both Terri and Janet Holdsworth who assisted Terri with clinicals. The instructors are the ones that make these classes run so well.

Public Relation's Activities

Last week’s event:

On June 10th the Jefferson County Community Resource Fair was attended by Joan Keeler and Barbara Crawford.
This event was a huge success and Emily Griffith Opportunity School will attend next year as well.

Also on June 10th Emily Griffith Opportunity School hosted the Workforce Connect meeting from 3-5 pm in the Glenarm Conference room.

At this time there are no events scheduled for the week of June 16th.

Thank you,
Frank Aguilar

Last Day of School Luncheon - Thank-You!

Last Day of School Luncheon – Thank-You!
The year-end luncheon was a great success. I want to thank Les, Scott, and Patrick for being such great sports. The staff had a great time. Thank you Chef Tim and Chef Kristi for motivating your students to come to school after they finished for one of the best luncheons ever. I would also like to thank Brad Vickers, Custodial Staff, Michael Kessler and his team, and all others who helped set up and take down the tents, tables, chairs, and decorations. The planning committee, you out did themselves. I want to give a special thanks to Tisha Corbett and Connie Ross, from Emily Griffith Foundation. You are all the best!!!! Thank you!
Cobi Chaney

Stepping Up With Emily

Ladies! Save the date! Don’t miss this fun event. Space is limited, so make your reservation early.
“A Step Above” Dance Group. ladies ages 70-94, will be performing. If you haven’t been to Cableland, Bill Daniels’ $7 million home he donated to the City, the venue itself is worth seeing. (See attachment)

Emily Griffith Foundation, Inc.
Invites You to Join in the Fun

“Stepping Up With Emily”
Ladies’ Luncheon and Silent Auction

Wednesday, June 18, 2008
11 am – 1:30 pm
Cableland
4150 Shangri-La Drive
$100 minimum donation per person for reserved seating
$75 minimum donation per person for buffet

$60 of each contribution is tax deductible
All proceeds benefit Emily Griffith Opportunity School students and programs
Please RSVP to Connie at connie_ross@dpsk12.org or 720-423-4866 by June 11.

PUBLIC HUMILIATION NOTICE

PUBLIC HUMILIATION NOTICE:

WANTED: All Staff and Faculty To Assist in Dunking the Criminals
What: End of Year Celebration
When: Friday June 13, 2008 11am-2pm Humiliation begins at 12:30 pm
Where: Parking lot between Glenarm and Welton
Why: Celebrate the End of the year with Music, Food, Fun and Games!

Games and dunking will begin at 12:30pm
Everyone who wants to participate will get one throw at either Les, Scott or Pat

We will hold a “50/50” raffle for those who would like to participate. Tickets will be sold for $1 (for 1 ticket), $5 (for 6 tickets) or $10 (for 13 tickets). The ticket enters you in a drawing for a chance to win a pair of Bronco Tickets (Must be present to win) AND Enters you in a drawing for a chance to win 1/2 of whatever the 50/50 pot grows to (Must be present to win) AND one throw at anyone in the dunk tank (Must be present to throw ;>)

GREAT DEAL!!!
Prize drawing is at 1:00pm.

Note:
Please do not park in the lot between Welton and Glenarm on June 13

2008 Best of Denver Award

Emily Griffith Opportunity School Receives 2008 Best of Denver Award

U.S. Local Business Association’s Award Honors the Achievement

WASHINGTON D.C., June 4, 2008 -- Emily Griffith Opportunity School has been selected for the 2008 Best of Denver Award in the Beauty Schools category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA).The USLBA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USLBA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category.

The 2008 USLBA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USLBA and data provided by third parties.Emily Griffith Opportunity School operates its cosmetology school at 1250 Welton St., in the heart of downtown Denver. With day and night programs year round, the school graduates approximately 100 students annually and boasts a 100 percent pass rate for the state board certification exam. Some of Denver’s best stylist are graduates of Opportunity School, including Matthew Morris and Stanley Thomas of the Matthew Morris Salon. About U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA)U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA) is a Washington D.C. based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America.

The purpose of USLBA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.The USLBA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.SOURCE: U.S. Local Business Association Building Opportunity Update - Citizens’ CommitteeLes Lindauer presented to the DPS Citizen’s Committee last week (June 3) about the proposed new building for Opportunity School.

The presentation focused on the benefits to all students, much as Emily Griffith did in 1916. Other presentations to the citizens’ committee for other proposed projects were far less student oriented. The feedback to our presentation, though limited, was favorable. According to the committee schedule, no decisions about which projects to include on the bond initiative will be made until mid-July. Our next course of action will be planned in the next week or two and we will keep you informed. Please continue to provide your feedback and input at the brown bag luncheons and through the “Ask Emily” feature on the staff update.

Letters

We have received thousands of letters of support for our Opportunity is Building campaign. Thank you to everyone who has assisted in this effort. This support will be critical as we move through this process. You may still have letters sent if you would like. We are continuing to plan about how to best leverage all of our stakeholders.

Public Relations

This week’s event:

On June 10th the Jefferson County Community Resource Fair will be attended by Joan Keeler and Barbara Crawford.

This event will take place at Jefferson High School from 2-6pm

Also on June 10th Emily Griffith Opportunity School will be hosting the Workforce Connect meeting from 3-5 pm in the Glenarm Conference room.

Reception for Family of Marci Groblebe

Reception for Family of Marci Groblebe
Marci Groblebe’s family will be here tomorrow, Wednesday, June 4 to accept our remembrance from Opportunity School. Please stop by room 238 between 1:00 and 2:00 p.m. to offer your condolences and have some refreshments.

Graduation School Closure 10am-1pm

Graduation is Friday, June 6, 2008.
Opportunity School will be closed on Graduation Day from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
All faculty and staff are expected to attend graduation.
Please enjoy an extended lunch hour on your own.

How to Use Your New Electronic Pay Stub

The basic steps for viewing and printing your online pay stubs are as follows:

1) Go to the DPS homepage (www.dpsk12.org), click on Human Resources, then under the Employee link click the SEA>>SEA Login link. The same window for accessing your email will appear, which requires the same User Name and Password you use to open your email.

2) Click on Employee Self-Service, then click on Pay Information, then click on Pay Checks. If you want a detailed breakdown of your wages and deductions, click on the pay check date in the Payments window. To view the most fully detailed breakdown, and to print your pay stub, click on the Printable Pay Stub link in the Summary window. If the Printable Pay Stub doesn’t appear in a few seconds, you need to de-activate your pop-up blocker.

3) If you want your Personal Leave and Sick Day balances, click on Employee Self-Service as at the start of 2) above, then click on Personal Information, then click on Leave Balances.

4) For further information about your employment status, click on all the links under Employee Self-Service to familiarize yourself with the location of the rest of your Employee data.

GRADUATION - June 6

GRADUATION UPDATE

It's that time again. Graduation is Friday, June 6, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. Rehearsal is at 8:00 a.m. in the Four Seasons Ballroom at the Convention Center. Vocational teachers, please encourage your graduating students to participate. Please inform students they can pick up their announcements at the registration desk. Thanks for your help.

Student Scholarship at Front Range CC

$500 Scholarship toward tuition and fees at Front Range Community College

Please announce to your graduating students who are considering continuing his or her education at Front Range Community College to apply for this $500 scholarship. EGOS students graduating in June or July 2008 are eligible. Scholarship is valid through Spring 2009.

Please ask students to email me the following by noon, June 2.

Name
Phone number
Graduating from what Emily Griffith program
Major at Front Range Community College

Jean Butler
Jean_Butler@dpsk12.org

Technology in Education Conference (TIE)

Update: People who are interested in attending the T.I.E. Conference in June need to get their paperwork in as soon as possible as there is limited lodging left. Please get you supervisor’s approval and get the paperwork to Jan Raymond in room 214, Chris Marshall or Sharron Carosella.

It is time to register for the Technology in Education (TIE) Conference, June 24-27. I had the opportunity to attend last year with Randy Redd, JoAn Keeler, Jan Raymond, Shirleen Woods, Christi Martin, and others. This conference is one of the best I have ever attended. Your level of technology experience does not matter. There are workshops for both the novice and the expert. You may want to ask one of the people who attended last year about the value of this conference. We have Perkins dollars available to fund this professional development activity. We are able to pay for lodging, per diem, mileage, and registration. As the lodging is rather expensive, we encourage people to share, if possible.

See Jan Raymond, as soon as possible to fill out a leave form. As with any other professional development, you need to get approval from your dean or director prior to submitting the leave request for Perkins funding.

Sharron Carosella

Public Relations

Letters of Support

Thank you to everyone who has sent their letters of support. We would still like to have more! You can access the letters to send out at the web site below. We can continue to gather the letters beyond May 30, but we would like to have as many as possible by June 3.

http://www.egos-school.com/site/public/NewsPage

Our Chance to Present

Les Lindauer will present our proposal for a new building to the Citizens’ Committee on June 3. The Citizen’s Committee is the committee that will make recommendations to the school board about projects to include on the bond initiative. Further information will be provided to the staff as it becomes available. In the meantime, if you have any suggestions, questions or concerns, please contact your respective dean or send an email in the ask Emily section of this update.

Tell Your Story

The DPS communications office recently unveiled a new web site. If you have a great student story or event, you can submit it to the DPS web site. http://communications.dpsk12.org/requestService/310/

Please also copy the PR office so that we can help. In addition, if you feel it should be a news story, let the PR office know.

Schedules

The printed schedule for summer classes is at the registration desk as of Tuesday, May 27. The 2008-09 Fall Schedule will be delivered on Tuesday and distributed throughout the building. However, registration for fall is not open currently. Fall classes are still being input into the banner system. The anticipated date that students can register for fall semester is June 9.

Exit Package for Students

As part of our efforts to provide our students with the best possible education and service, this year each graduating student will receive a portfolio with the Emily Griffith Opportunity School logo when they get their exit package. In addition, we are giving graduates a $50 scholarship to give to a friend. We hope this effort will encourage students to spread the word about Opportunity School.

Public Relation’s Events

Last week’s event:

Urban Peak Career Fair was attended by Marisa Cantarovici on May 20 from 1-3pm

This week’s event:

Buckley AFB 2008 Job Fair will be attended by Roy Gloria and Brad Vickers on May 29 from 8:30-2pm

Brown Bag Lunch - June 5

Join your colleagues at our next “Brown Bag Lunch” on Thursday June 5 from 11:30 to 12:30 in room 238.

Executive Director Les Lindauer and other members of the admin team will also be there to answer your questions. Bring your lunch, stay as long as you want, and enjoy this networking time with your fellow staff at Opportunity School.

If you don't have time, then just stop by, say hello and pick up a sweet treat.

Customized Education Services

Basic welding classes for employees of DIA will be starting this June both here at school and also at DIA. They will be on-going thru 2008-2009 and Ryan Thomas will be the instructor.

Denver Health employees will be completing their Certified Nursing Assistant program in June and have scheduled another new class for September 2008.

In conjunction with the Business Department and Cobi Chaney, we will be conducting a “Financial & Budget Management” class to the facility managers and supervisors for Denver Public Schools at their facility site off Federal in July. Harold Ovsiowitz will be the instructor.

Kaiser has finalized our agreement to conduct Medical Coding in a hybrid form with Chris Foster as the instructor. Company Orientations will begin in June with classes beginning September 9th and continue thru 2008-2009.

The GED classes at the Clayton Foundation and Matthews Center are still going strong. We have also met with Mi Casa and are in beginning discussion stages for a GED site in September.

The Adams County Workforce Connect program is sending approximately 15 teachers here for a tour on June 10th to see our school and hear more about our programs.
Some of the Administrators and our PR Department will be presenting.