Effective immediately, the Apprenticeship Department will no longer be having orientation sessions.
Kindra Chapman
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Emily Griffith Now an .edu!
The PR/Marketing Department is excited to announce the addional URL for our website: www.emilygriffith.edu. Due to the high status of our current web address, www.egos-school.com, we will continue to use this address to host our website until www.emilygriffith.edu earns an equal website reputation. The new www.emilygriffith.edu address will point or forward to the www.egos-school.com address, meaning if you type into a web browser, www.emilygriffith.edu you will go to the current www.egos-school.com address. The www.emilygriffith.edu web address will start being added to publications and campaigns. This web address should be up and running by Friday, February 27.
E-Newsletter Update
The Opportunity Speaks E-Newsletter will be going out to staff today, Wednesday February 25 and out to our community members, alumni, and partners on Wednesday, March 4. Please take the time to read this e-newsletter and give us any feedback. Send feedback to Christine Hill Christine_hill@dpsk12.org.
Vicky Nolan Wins Fashion/Design Award
Fashion/Design AwardProfessional Sewing and Design Instructor Vicky Nolan, won the Denver Fashion MasterMind award. “The goal and the vision that Westword chose to support through our MasterMind award was opening access to the tools and resources people need to express themselves, without any corporation, committee or individual determining who is and is not worthy of such an opportunity" (Calhoun 43). Vicky was awarded $3000, which she plans to use on a student project.
Vicky was the unanimous and obvious choice of the four previous winners of last year’s fashion/design MasterMind award. The Artopia Award Ceremony, fashion show, and art gallery was held at Club Vinyl on Saturday February 23, 2009 where many former students participated. Vicky Nolan has been a passionate instructor at Emily Griffith Opportunity School for the past 24 years since 1985 and continues to support her students through their fashion projects and endeavors. Opportunity Schools’ Sewing and Design students have participated in Frock Out Denver, Fashion Lab, and Emily Griffith’s Birthday with a fashion show. Stay tuned for other projects and events created by our ever blossoming Professional Sewing and Design Students. Opportunity School is very fortunate to have visionary instructors, like Vicky Nolan, making a difference in students lives.
Calhoun, Patricia. “Meet the MasterMind Class of 2009.” Westword 18 Feb. 2009,
Vicky was the unanimous and obvious choice of the four previous winners of last year’s fashion/design MasterMind award. The Artopia Award Ceremony, fashion show, and art gallery was held at Club Vinyl on Saturday February 23, 2009 where many former students participated. Vicky Nolan has been a passionate instructor at Emily Griffith Opportunity School for the past 24 years since 1985 and continues to support her students through their fashion projects and endeavors. Opportunity Schools’ Sewing and Design students have participated in Frock Out Denver, Fashion Lab, and Emily Griffith’s Birthday with a fashion show. Stay tuned for other projects and events created by our ever blossoming Professional Sewing and Design Students. Opportunity School is very fortunate to have visionary instructors, like Vicky Nolan, making a difference in students lives.
Calhoun, Patricia. “Meet the MasterMind Class of 2009.” Westword 18 Feb. 2009,
PR Department Event Information
PR Events
Last week on February 19th Emily Griffith Opportunity School attended:
The South High School Goodwill Career Fair from 8am - 11am
This week on February 26th Emily Griffith Opportunity School will attend:
The North High School Goodwill Career Fair From 8:30am - 11:30 am
Last week on February 19th Emily Griffith Opportunity School attended:
The South High School Goodwill Career Fair from 8am - 11am
This week on February 26th Emily Griffith Opportunity School will attend:
The North High School Goodwill Career Fair From 8:30am - 11:30 am
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
January Minutes from Statewide Faculty Curriculum Council
Statewide Faculty Curriculum Council
Minutes from the January 9, 2009 Meeting
Lowry, Building 959, President’s Conference Room
I. Amy Rell, Chair of Arts and Humanities from CCA, provided the group with a handout which explained her request to create a TRI (Translation and Interpretation) prefix. Amy answered several questions. The motion to approve this request passed.
II. Geri provided the group with CCCS/CCHE updates:
A. The Energy Summit met in December. The group will continue its work.
B. Everyone is aware of the budget issues facing the state. Gambling money will not reach commnity colleges until 2010.
C. Although it is still very early in the legislative session, there are two items that are of interest:
1. There will probably be a bill introduced regarding concurrent enrollment. The P-20 Council has looked at this and is working on a bill to address the matter. CTE courses may also be included for the first time.
2. Senator King is sponsoring a bill which would require four-year colleges to have five majors that guarantee 60+60. It would also have the colleges add one major a year for the next five years. Professional programs would be exempt.
D. Faculty To Faculty conference: Geri provided the group a handout which gave three scheduling options for the conference. A motion was made to add a second discipline meeting in the spring. Most of the discussion centered on reasons why this would be a positive move. The motion passed unanimously.
Another motion was made to use option 2 on Geri’s handout for scheduling the conferences. Option 2 breaks down the disciplines into four groups and has two of the groups meeting on one date/site (TBD) and the other two groups meeting at another site/date (TBD). Basically, the size of the conference has outgrown the ability of any community college to comfortably host the event. Renting a conference facility would be very costly. This option addresses both of those concerns. SFCC will decide on the dates and locations at a future meeting. The motion passed.
III. SFCC was reminded, again (in the March 2008 meeting the group agreed “no RSVP, no lunch”), that it is important to RSVP for the SFCC meeting. Lunch orders have to be made in advance, so it is important for members to RSVP. A RSVP on the afternoon before the meeting or the morning of the meeting does not provide enough time to be included in the lunch order.
IV. MAT 099/106 issues: There was a lengthy discussion regarding the challenges that this has caused. The bottom line is that it won’t change. Mike wanted his objection to the change noted.
V. Update on the status of e-mail List Serve for disciplines: all colleges have now responded to Geri’s request. She hopes that the lists will be up by the end of the month. They will send out a test to make sure the distribution lists work.
VI. Mike mentioned that the 2-year and 4-year Ag. group met in Lamar yesterday. Concerns about the dual credit and PSEO were discussed. Geri said that if there are cases where the policies are not being followed, they should be forwarded to her.
VII. Gt Pathways:
HIS 249—a motion to recommend the course for inclusion in the gt Pathways passed.
Make sure that the course title gets added to the syllabus.
GEO 111—a motion to recommend the course for inclusion in the gt Pathways passed.
The group then discussed the same issues regarding gt Pathways that were debated in the Nov. meeting. Should gt Pathways have more and more courses? Should there be a limit on the number or stringent criteria for a course to be nominated? Etc…. (see Nov. minutes). SFCC members were again given the charge to carry this discussion to their faculty groups. The general feeling was that SFCC needs to have some philosophical statement on the matter to help guide future decisions.
VIII. Bulletin Board:
ALT 126 and 226—yes
ART 158—waiting for discipline chair approval
CAD 259—yes
CRJ 268—yes
DAN 117, 118, 119—yes
HIS 236—yes
HPR courses—waiting for discipline chair approval
PAP courses—table, want representation from RRCC
PED 166, and the PLU courses—table, want representation from RRCC
PSY 206—waiting for discipline chair approval
Previous months:
CUA 265—hold
ESL 051—yes
EIC 133 and 141—hold
GRK 105 and 106—yes
LIT 121—hold until the HUM course changes have been submitted
IX. The next SFCC meeting is scheduled for February 13, 2009
Minutes Respectfully Submitted By,
Fred Boettcher
SFCC Secretary
Minutes from the January 9, 2009 Meeting
Lowry, Building 959, President’s Conference Room
I. Amy Rell, Chair of Arts and Humanities from CCA, provided the group with a handout which explained her request to create a TRI (Translation and Interpretation) prefix. Amy answered several questions. The motion to approve this request passed.
II. Geri provided the group with CCCS/CCHE updates:
A. The Energy Summit met in December. The group will continue its work.
B. Everyone is aware of the budget issues facing the state. Gambling money will not reach commnity colleges until 2010.
C. Although it is still very early in the legislative session, there are two items that are of interest:
1. There will probably be a bill introduced regarding concurrent enrollment. The P-20 Council has looked at this and is working on a bill to address the matter. CTE courses may also be included for the first time.
2. Senator King is sponsoring a bill which would require four-year colleges to have five majors that guarantee 60+60. It would also have the colleges add one major a year for the next five years. Professional programs would be exempt.
D. Faculty To Faculty conference: Geri provided the group a handout which gave three scheduling options for the conference. A motion was made to add a second discipline meeting in the spring. Most of the discussion centered on reasons why this would be a positive move. The motion passed unanimously.
Another motion was made to use option 2 on Geri’s handout for scheduling the conferences. Option 2 breaks down the disciplines into four groups and has two of the groups meeting on one date/site (TBD) and the other two groups meeting at another site/date (TBD). Basically, the size of the conference has outgrown the ability of any community college to comfortably host the event. Renting a conference facility would be very costly. This option addresses both of those concerns. SFCC will decide on the dates and locations at a future meeting. The motion passed.
III. SFCC was reminded, again (in the March 2008 meeting the group agreed “no RSVP, no lunch”), that it is important to RSVP for the SFCC meeting. Lunch orders have to be made in advance, so it is important for members to RSVP. A RSVP on the afternoon before the meeting or the morning of the meeting does not provide enough time to be included in the lunch order.
IV. MAT 099/106 issues: There was a lengthy discussion regarding the challenges that this has caused. The bottom line is that it won’t change. Mike wanted his objection to the change noted.
V. Update on the status of e-mail List Serve for disciplines: all colleges have now responded to Geri’s request. She hopes that the lists will be up by the end of the month. They will send out a test to make sure the distribution lists work.
VI. Mike mentioned that the 2-year and 4-year Ag. group met in Lamar yesterday. Concerns about the dual credit and PSEO were discussed. Geri said that if there are cases where the policies are not being followed, they should be forwarded to her.
VII. Gt Pathways:
HIS 249—a motion to recommend the course for inclusion in the gt Pathways passed.
Make sure that the course title gets added to the syllabus.
GEO 111—a motion to recommend the course for inclusion in the gt Pathways passed.
The group then discussed the same issues regarding gt Pathways that were debated in the Nov. meeting. Should gt Pathways have more and more courses? Should there be a limit on the number or stringent criteria for a course to be nominated? Etc…. (see Nov. minutes). SFCC members were again given the charge to carry this discussion to their faculty groups. The general feeling was that SFCC needs to have some philosophical statement on the matter to help guide future decisions.
VIII. Bulletin Board:
ALT 126 and 226—yes
ART 158—waiting for discipline chair approval
CAD 259—yes
CRJ 268—yes
DAN 117, 118, 119—yes
HIS 236—yes
HPR courses—waiting for discipline chair approval
PAP courses—table, want representation from RRCC
PED 166, and the PLU courses—table, want representation from RRCC
PSY 206—waiting for discipline chair approval
Previous months:
CUA 265—hold
ESL 051—yes
EIC 133 and 141—hold
GRK 105 and 106—yes
LIT 121—hold until the HUM course changes have been submitted
IX. The next SFCC meeting is scheduled for February 13, 2009
Minutes Respectfully Submitted By,
Fred Boettcher
SFCC Secretary
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Tim Inzano Recognized
Chef Tim Inzano was recognized as the 2009 Faculty of the Year at the Colorado Community College luncheon recently. Chef Tim was selected by the Vocational Teacher Association at Emily Griffith Opportunity School. Chef Tim began teaching at Opportunity School in 1998, bringing over 14 years of experience working in prestigious hotels and a degree from the Culinary Institute of America. His dedication to student success has propelled hundreds of student to go on to productive careers. Inzano teaches every aspect of culinary arts from cooking methods, front of the house, budget to health and sanitation. His students are prepared for the fast paced environment in any kitchen. Inzano operates a full service restaurant during the week where students get real life, hands-on training. His exceptional abilities are often showcased when he caters school-wide events.
Marla Rodriguez
Marla Rodriguez
Winners of the Student Contest at Emily's Birthday
Winners of the student contest at Emily’s birthday are posted on the home page of the web site in the Emily’s News section (lower right).
Monday, February 9, 2009
Emily's Birthday Celebration
To all EGOS Staff
Emily Griffith Birthday Celebration
We will be celebrating the 93rd anniversary of Emily Griffith Opportunity School tomorrow with cupcakes and soup on the first floor student lounge. Soup and cupcakes will be served at 11:30-1:00 and from 5:00-6:30.
Students can participate in a contest to win an IPod Shuffle or a $250 Scholarship towards tuition. --
Marla Rodriguez
Manager of Public Relations and Marketing
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
1250 Welton St
Denver, CO 80204
720-423-4755
www.egos-school.com
Emily Griffith Birthday Celebration
We will be celebrating the 93rd anniversary of Emily Griffith Opportunity School tomorrow with cupcakes and soup on the first floor student lounge. Soup and cupcakes will be served at 11:30-1:00 and from 5:00-6:30.
Students can participate in a contest to win an IPod Shuffle or a $250 Scholarship towards tuition. --
Marla Rodriguez
Manager of Public Relations and Marketing
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
1250 Welton St
Denver, CO 80204
720-423-4755
www.egos-school.com
Friday, February 6, 2009
To All SIS Users
To All SIS Users
Anyone using SIS must notify Gardner Sullivan, gardner_sullivan@dpsk12, by Wednesday, February 11, 2009 or your access to SIS will be revoked.
Thank you for your cooperation,
Gardner Sullivan
Anyone using SIS must notify Gardner Sullivan, gardner_sullivan@dpsk12, by Wednesday, February 11, 2009 or your access to SIS will be revoked.
Thank you for your cooperation,
Gardner Sullivan
Floor Stripping and Waxing
To All Instructional Staff
If anyone is in need to having their classroom floors stripped and waxed, please see the schedule below that Phil Rummel is available to strip and wax floors:
February 27
March 2, 3
April 13, 14, 15
May 27, 28, 29
July 7, 8, 9
Please let Phil Rummel know if you would like to have your classroom floors stripped and waxed and the date you would like to schedule for. Phil can be reached at extension 34707.
Thank you,
Phil Rummel
If anyone is in need to having their classroom floors stripped and waxed, please see the schedule below that Phil Rummel is available to strip and wax floors:
February 27
March 2, 3
April 13, 14, 15
May 27, 28, 29
July 7, 8, 9
Please let Phil Rummel know if you would like to have your classroom floors stripped and waxed and the date you would like to schedule for. Phil can be reached at extension 34707.
Thank you,
Phil Rummel
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Free Workshop for Students
To All EGOS Instructors
Industry professionals will offer tips on “Getting a Job in 2009” at a free workshop for students on Thursday, February 12, 2009. Representatives from North Suburban Medical Center (health careers), T.G. Staffing (accounting related), Randstad (administrative support & health) & City & County of Denver (all areas) will be participating.
WORKSHOP INFORMATION
· February 12, 2009
· Rooms 403-405
· 10 am – 11:30 am
· Topics such as resumes that get results, interviewing like a pro, making a good first impression, and developing a 60-second spiel will be covered. There will be time for questions and answers.
· Door Prizes including back packs, mugs, portfolios, notebooks, free deli lunch coupons will be awarded
JoAn Keeler, Coordinator
College of Business Technology
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
PH: 720-423-4804
Fax: 720-423-4810
joan_keeler@dpsk12.org
FOR ALL WHO WISH TO LEARN
Industry professionals will offer tips on “Getting a Job in 2009” at a free workshop for students on Thursday, February 12, 2009. Representatives from North Suburban Medical Center (health careers), T.G. Staffing (accounting related), Randstad (administrative support & health) & City & County of Denver (all areas) will be participating.
WORKSHOP INFORMATION
· February 12, 2009
· Rooms 403-405
· 10 am – 11:30 am
· Topics such as resumes that get results, interviewing like a pro, making a good first impression, and developing a 60-second spiel will be covered. There will be time for questions and answers.
· Door Prizes including back packs, mugs, portfolios, notebooks, free deli lunch coupons will be awarded
JoAn Keeler, Coordinator
College of Business Technology
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
PH: 720-423-4804
Fax: 720-423-4810
joan_keeler@dpsk12.org
FOR ALL WHO WISH TO LEARN
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Dex Phone Books
To All EGOS Faculty and Staff
The Dex phone books are now available. You may pick them up in the garage bay near Phil Rummel's classroom in the Glenarm building.
Thank you
The Dex phone books are now available. You may pick them up in the garage bay near Phil Rummel's classroom in the Glenarm building.
Thank you
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Ability to E-mail Your Entire Class
To All EGOS Faculty
Faculty you now have the ability to e-mail your entire class. If you click on the Summary Class List and scroll down to the bottom, there is an icon email class, just click on the e-mail class envelope it will populate your outlook with all of the students who have e-mail addresses.
If you have any questions, please contact Tisha Corbett at 720-423-4859 or at Tisha_Corbett@dpsk12.org
Faculty you now have the ability to e-mail your entire class. If you click on the Summary Class List and scroll down to the bottom, there is an icon email class, just click on the e-mail class envelope it will populate your outlook with all of the students who have e-mail addresses.
If you have any questions, please contact Tisha Corbett at 720-423-4859 or at Tisha_Corbett@dpsk12.org
Changes in EGOS Website Page
Website Staff Login Button Moved
In an effort to improve the image and usability of our website to our potential students and community, we have made a few changes to the website design. Most importantly, the Staff Login button was located on the top right of the website has been moved to the bottom left of the website. Please note that staff can still login and access the Staff Intranet by clicking Staff Login and signing in with your email address and chosen password. We are also very excited to announce the new search button now located in place of the Staff Update button. The new search button will only search our website but will help our students find pages easier. If you are having problems viewing the website, try deleting your cache. If you are having problems signing in please contact: Christine Hill: christine_hill@dpsk12.org
In an effort to improve the image and usability of our website to our potential students and community, we have made a few changes to the website design. Most importantly, the Staff Login button was located on the top right of the website has been moved to the bottom left of the website. Please note that staff can still login and access the Staff Intranet by clicking Staff Login and signing in with your email address and chosen password. We are also very excited to announce the new search button now located in place of the Staff Update button. The new search button will only search our website but will help our students find pages easier. If you are having problems viewing the website, try deleting your cache. If you are having problems signing in please contact: Christine Hill: christine_hill@dpsk12.org
Monday, February 2, 2009
A Graduation Thank You
A BIG THANK YOU FOR ALL THE HELP WITH GRADUATION
Just wanted to say thank you to everyone who helped make our graduation such a success. Jeanne Butler for recruiting and organizing all the hosts, Mary Schmidt for putting the graduates through their paces, Denise Madrigal for conducting many high school senior meetings, Judy Alexander for taking charge of the music, Joe Mascarenas for taking all the great candid photos, Ralph Rodriquez for controlling the lights, and Conrad Hayden for his resonate voice and the tricky job of pronouncing many unusual names. There are too many others to mention by name but you know who you are and you are greatly appreciated, especially Les Lindauer and Lou Ann Gilhooly for doing such a terrific job on stage, coping with all the little mishaps so seamlessly. And last but not least: Charlene Salazar, Gayedine Bujanda, and Mercedes Montoya-Amador for organizing and distributing the graduate's paperwork. There is no way I could pull this off without the fabulous help.
Sincerely,
Jo Jansen
GED Instructor/ Graduation Coordinator
Emily Griffith High School
1250 Welton Street
Denver, Colorado 80204
Ph: 720/423-4807
Fx: 720/423-4809
Just wanted to say thank you to everyone who helped make our graduation such a success. Jeanne Butler for recruiting and organizing all the hosts, Mary Schmidt for putting the graduates through their paces, Denise Madrigal for conducting many high school senior meetings, Judy Alexander for taking charge of the music, Joe Mascarenas for taking all the great candid photos, Ralph Rodriquez for controlling the lights, and Conrad Hayden for his resonate voice and the tricky job of pronouncing many unusual names. There are too many others to mention by name but you know who you are and you are greatly appreciated, especially Les Lindauer and Lou Ann Gilhooly for doing such a terrific job on stage, coping with all the little mishaps so seamlessly. And last but not least: Charlene Salazar, Gayedine Bujanda, and Mercedes Montoya-Amador for organizing and distributing the graduate's paperwork. There is no way I could pull this off without the fabulous help.
Sincerely,
Jo Jansen
GED Instructor/ Graduation Coordinator
Emily Griffith High School
1250 Welton Street
Denver, Colorado 80204
Ph: 720/423-4807
Fx: 720/423-4809
Chair Cleaning
Phil Rummel will again be cleaning chairs on Tuesday, February 3, 2009. If your chair needs to be cleaned, please have it to Phil by 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 3, 2009. Be sure to put your name on the chair. You can pick your chair up Wednesday morning, February 4, 2009.
Thank you
Thank you
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