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.