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
Friday, December 19, 2008
Monday, December 15, 2008
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
Thanks
Dianna
Thursday, December 11, 2008
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
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
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
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.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
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!
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
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
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
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
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."
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.
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.
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.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
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.
You have now set the EGOS Staff Page as your homepage.
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