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
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