On April 13th
10:30am -11:30am
12:30-1:30pm
“20 Questions You Wish You Had Asked Your Doctor”
Presented by Kate Maples-Andrade
From the Student Success Center
This presentation is part one of a series of lectures talking about health, disease and nutrition. This presentation discusses diabetes in America and the hidden sugars found in many foods. All students and faculty are welcome. Participants will receive information to take home as well as easy, healthy and inexpensive family recipes.
Student Success Center
Friday, March 26, 2010
Thursday, March 25, 2010
ISTE Conference
International Society for Technical Education (ISTE) Conference
Join thousands of educators from around the world at the premier technology conference and exposition to be held right across the street at the Colorado Convention Center, June 27-30, 2010.
The International Society for Technical Education (ITSE) Conference will include something for everyone:
Nearly 1000 sessions and events
Networking opportunities
A huge exhibit hall
Interactive playgrounds and topic focused lounges
We encourage Opportunity School faculty and staff to attend…so plan now! The exceptional registration fee of $210 will allow you to attend all four days, or just to attend the sessions of interest to you that are offered when you are available.
If you are interested in attending, please let your supervisor know by April 9, 2010 so that we can allocate the funding. Individuals who are eligible to go through the Vocational Teachers’ Council should pursue that avenue of funding. Other individuals will be funded through Perkins. Your registration will be paid in advance so you will not incur any costs, personally.
This is a GREAT Opportunity to develop new technology skills to use in your classrooms or in your work assignments. Moreover, it was the recommendation of the NCA that we continue to expand and enhance the use of technology at Opportunity School.
Join thousands of educators from around the world at the premier technology conference and exposition to be held right across the street at the Colorado Convention Center, June 27-30, 2010.
The International Society for Technical Education (ITSE) Conference will include something for everyone:
Nearly 1000 sessions and events
Networking opportunities
A huge exhibit hall
Interactive playgrounds and topic focused lounges
We encourage Opportunity School faculty and staff to attend…so plan now! The exceptional registration fee of $210 will allow you to attend all four days, or just to attend the sessions of interest to you that are offered when you are available.
If you are interested in attending, please let your supervisor know by April 9, 2010 so that we can allocate the funding. Individuals who are eligible to go through the Vocational Teachers’ Council should pursue that avenue of funding. Other individuals will be funded through Perkins. Your registration will be paid in advance so you will not incur any costs, personally.
This is a GREAT Opportunity to develop new technology skills to use in your classrooms or in your work assignments. Moreover, it was the recommendation of the NCA that we continue to expand and enhance the use of technology at Opportunity School.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Deli Closure
Friday, March 19, 2010
2010 Spring Break Work Schedule
2010 Spring Break Work Schedule
Students and teachers are off from 3/29-4/2
The building will be closed as follows:
Mar 29 Holiday – Offices Closed
Mar 30-31 Building open for custodial staff only, closed to all other staff.
Apr 1-2 Offices closed, staff must take vacation days or get approval from their
supervisor to come in.
Students and teachers are off from 3/29-4/2
The building will be closed as follows:
Mar 29 Holiday – Offices Closed
Mar 30-31 Building open for custodial staff only, closed to all other staff.
Apr 1-2 Offices closed, staff must take vacation days or get approval from their
supervisor to come in.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Update on Process to Select new Executive Director
The process to select our new executive director at Emily Griffith Opportunity School is in progress. Instructional Superintendent Joe Sandoval is selecting and convening a Principal Selection Advisory Committee, comprised of staff from Opportunity School and DPS, as well as external school community representatives.
Next week, the Principal Selection Advisory Committee will participate in training and prepare for interviews. Tentatively, the interviews will occur after spring break. The committee will select two finalists, however, the DPS superintendent and chief academic officer will make the final selection. The goal is to seek approval of the selected candidate from the school board at the April 22 meeting.
Please consider these as tentative timelines. As you know, the hiring process could take a shorter or longer time depending on how the committee works. While we will try to keep you informed, we are not at liberty to share information about candidates, interviews or committee discussions.
Lou Ann Gilhooly
Interim Principal
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
1250 Welton Street
Denver, CO 80204
720-423-4738
Fx: 720-423-4850
Next week, the Principal Selection Advisory Committee will participate in training and prepare for interviews. Tentatively, the interviews will occur after spring break. The committee will select two finalists, however, the DPS superintendent and chief academic officer will make the final selection. The goal is to seek approval of the selected candidate from the school board at the April 22 meeting.
Please consider these as tentative timelines. As you know, the hiring process could take a shorter or longer time depending on how the committee works. While we will try to keep you informed, we are not at liberty to share information about candidates, interviews or committee discussions.
Lou Ann Gilhooly
Interim Principal
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
1250 Welton Street
Denver, CO 80204
720-423-4738
Fx: 720-423-4850
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Noise in Hall
Quiet Please
Please remind all students to maintain a positive learning environment in classrooms and public areas. Noise and commotion in the halls can be distracting to students who are in class. Instructors, please remind students in the halls near your rooms. Security and administrators will also be monitoring this to assist you. Please continue to do your best to enforce this an all other policies in the Student Code of Conduct. Contact the dean of the department or another administrator if you would like assistance.
The Administrative Staff
Please remind all students to maintain a positive learning environment in classrooms and public areas. Noise and commotion in the halls can be distracting to students who are in class. Instructors, please remind students in the halls near your rooms. Security and administrators will also be monitoring this to assist you. Please continue to do your best to enforce this an all other policies in the Student Code of Conduct. Contact the dean of the department or another administrator if you would like assistance.
The Administrative Staff
Printed Schedule
Printed schedule
It has been decided that we are no longer able to send school catalogs or schedules by mail (in any form). The decision was made in order to move towards a greener institution and to save money in both printing and mailing costs. We will provide business cards with the main phone number and web site address to give to students who request the schedule. In addition, students who call can be referred to the web site to view the schedule. The catalogs will continue to be distributed in racks throughout the city and in many public buildings and libraries.
The Administrative Staff
It has been decided that we are no longer able to send school catalogs or schedules by mail (in any form). The decision was made in order to move towards a greener institution and to save money in both printing and mailing costs. We will provide business cards with the main phone number and web site address to give to students who request the schedule. In addition, students who call can be referred to the web site to view the schedule. The catalogs will continue to be distributed in racks throughout the city and in many public buildings and libraries.
The Administrative Staff
Printed Schedule
Printed schedule
It has been decided that we are no longer able to send school catalogs or schedules by mail (in any form). The decision was made in order to move towards a greener institution and to save money in both printing and mailing costs. We will provide business cards with the main phone number and web site address to give to students who request the schedule. In addition, students who call can be referred to the web site to view the schedule. The catalogs will continue to be distributed in racks throughout the city and in many public buildings and libraries.
The Administrative Staff
It has been decided that we are no longer able to send school catalogs or schedules by mail (in any form). The decision was made in order to move towards a greener institution and to save money in both printing and mailing costs. We will provide business cards with the main phone number and web site address to give to students who request the schedule. In addition, students who call can be referred to the web site to view the schedule. The catalogs will continue to be distributed in racks throughout the city and in many public buildings and libraries.
The Administrative Staff
Monday, March 15, 2010
Title: SHHRP Job Fair
We need YOU to tell people about this exceptional Job Fair!Help relieve those “out-of-work” blues!
Last Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that employment was little changed in February. Job losses continued in construction and information, while employment continued to increase, but only in temporary help services. UGH! Since December 2007, employment has fallen by 8.4 million. Regional and State stats for January are to be issued on March 10th; we may find that even in Denver, things are not great.
Want to do something about those “out-of-work” blues? Help job seekers; minorities and women are especially hard-hit. Tell your audience about the Society of Hispanic Human Resource Professionals (SHHRP) Job Fair on St. Patrick’s day. We’ll have over 30 employers, and lots of Community Partners. Job seekers need to make this stop. It’s free, and they might just walk in, do some networking, and leave with a job!
We’re counting on you to make sure EVERYONE knows about this exciting event!
Details here: http://www.egos-school.com/site/blog-entry/20100312184936
Thanks,
Tandy Reyes
Career Development Center
Last Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that employment was little changed in February. Job losses continued in construction and information, while employment continued to increase, but only in temporary help services. UGH! Since December 2007, employment has fallen by 8.4 million. Regional and State stats for January are to be issued on March 10th; we may find that even in Denver, things are not great.
Want to do something about those “out-of-work” blues? Help job seekers; minorities and women are especially hard-hit. Tell your audience about the Society of Hispanic Human Resource Professionals (SHHRP) Job Fair on St. Patrick’s day. We’ll have over 30 employers, and lots of Community Partners. Job seekers need to make this stop. It’s free, and they might just walk in, do some networking, and leave with a job!
We’re counting on you to make sure EVERYONE knows about this exciting event!
Details here: http://www.egos-school.com/site/blog-entry/20100312184936
Thanks,
Tandy Reyes
Career Development Center
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
News from Budget Committee
On behalf of the budget committee, I want to thank each of you for your thoughtful suggestions to the serious budget situation. The committee has met four times to review all of the suggestions made by the staff. We continue to have good discussions about how to balance our budget and I am encouraged by the collaboration and commitment to the school. While we are making good progress, I want to reiterate that no final decisions will be announced until the end of the process. As we move forward, we will make every effort to keep you informed.
Lou Ann Gilhooly
Principal
Lou Ann Gilhooly
Principal
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Request for Graduates
Request for Graduates
Date: March 9, 2010
Dear Instructor/Dean/Advisor:Please list prospective graduates from your program on the Excel spreadsheet found on the staff intranet under “Staff Files”, “Graduation Forms”, “Request for Grads.”
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 March 14, 2010. If you have student/s that begin class after March 14, 2010 and will complete their programs prior to May 7, 2010, submit this list, in the same format, as soon as possible, but not later than May 7, 2010. If you do not have graduates, please notify Charlene.
If you have questions, please contact me at 720-423-4851.
Sincerely,
Charlene Salazar
Records Office
Date: March 9, 2010
Dear Instructor/Dean/Advisor:Please list prospective graduates from your program on the Excel spreadsheet found on the staff intranet under “Staff Files”, “Graduation Forms”, “Request for Grads.”
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 March 14, 2010. If you have student/s that begin class after March 14, 2010 and will complete their programs prior to May 7, 2010, submit this list, in the same format, as soon as possible, but not later than May 7, 2010. If you do not have graduates, please notify Charlene.
If you have questions, please contact me at 720-423-4851.
Sincerely,
Charlene Salazar
Records Office
Friday, March 5, 2010
SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY COUNCIL NEWS
School Accountability Council News
A meeting to reconvene the SAC (School Accountability Council) was held Wednesday, March 3. The group included representation from administration, the Emily Griffith Foundation, vocational teachers, hourly employees, DAEOP, Pro-Techs and custodians.
Topics discussed included:
the need for representatives from the community, student body and paraprofessionals
election of a representative(s) to the SAC from each group
a plan to meet four times per school year
the process for selection of the new Executive Director
Future topics to address:
Update SAC by-laws
Consolidate of school/NCA/SAC goals
Input on the school mission and vision
SAC to be represented on the selection committee for the new Executive Director
Next meeting `4- March 17 at 1 p.m.
A meeting to reconvene the SAC (School Accountability Council) was held Wednesday, March 3. The group included representation from administration, the Emily Griffith Foundation, vocational teachers, hourly employees, DAEOP, Pro-Techs and custodians.
Topics discussed included:
the need for representatives from the community, student body and paraprofessionals
election of a representative(s) to the SAC from each group
a plan to meet four times per school year
the process for selection of the new Executive Director
Future topics to address:
Update SAC by-laws
Consolidate of school/NCA/SAC goals
Input on the school mission and vision
SAC to be represented on the selection committee for the new Executive Director
Next meeting `4- March 17 at 1 p.m.
Breakfast for Winners
Hi Janice,
Please put in the staff update:
From the Foundation:
A great big thank you to everyone who attended the Financial Information Seminar on February 25! We had a record crowd, and over $1000 was raised for student scholarships. As promised, the foundation is hosting a breakfast for the staffs of the department that had the most students in attendance. It was a five-way tie! The winners were HVAC, Sewing, Business, ESL, and Culinary. So—if you are a staff member in one of those programs, please be our guest for breakfast in the Deli on Thursday, March 11, at 7:15 a.m. Please let us know by Tuesday, March 9, if you can come, and we certainly hope you can.
Marilyn Bowlds
X34722
marilyn_bowlds@dpsk12.org
Please put in the staff update:
From the Foundation:
A great big thank you to everyone who attended the Financial Information Seminar on February 25! We had a record crowd, and over $1000 was raised for student scholarships. As promised, the foundation is hosting a breakfast for the staffs of the department that had the most students in attendance. It was a five-way tie! The winners were HVAC, Sewing, Business, ESL, and Culinary. So—if you are a staff member in one of those programs, please be our guest for breakfast in the Deli on Thursday, March 11, at 7:15 a.m. Please let us know by Tuesday, March 9, if you can come, and we certainly hope you can.
Marilyn Bowlds
X34722
marilyn_bowlds@dpsk12.org
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Second Semester Lock Down Drill
EGOS Staff,
The lockdown drill for second semester will be unannounced. Please review with your students, the procedures that are in the emergency procedures handbook on the EGOS website.
To locate that information:
Go to: www.egos-school.com
Click on: Staff Login (lower left corner)
Login with your email and password
Click on: Site (lower left) and pull down the menu to “intranet”
Click on: Staff files (right hand column)
Click on: Emergency Procedures
Click on: Emergency Procedures (Word) This downloads a copy of handbook. Save it to your desktop or a file.
(Lou Ann)
Lou Ann Gilhooly
Interim Principal
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
1250 Welton Street
Denver, CO 80204
720-423-4738
Fx: 720-423-4850
The lockdown drill for second semester will be unannounced. Please review with your students, the procedures that are in the emergency procedures handbook on the EGOS website.
To locate that information:
Go to: www.egos-school.com
Click on: Staff Login (lower left corner)
Login with your email and password
Click on: Site (lower left) and pull down the menu to “intranet”
Click on: Staff files (right hand column)
Click on: Emergency Procedures
Click on: Emergency Procedures (Word) This downloads a copy of handbook. Save it to your desktop or a file.
(Lou Ann)
Lou Ann Gilhooly
Interim Principal
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
1250 Welton Street
Denver, CO 80204
720-423-4738
Fx: 720-423-4850
Website Update: New Features
As part of our effort to continually improve our web site and staff intranet, there are a few changes we would like you to be aware of.
1. The Staff Intranet link that you use to log on to the staff update has changed. It is now a drop down menu. Click the site button to see all of the options you have, including the staff intranet. Click the more button to go to the blog where you can read, comment and/or add a new blog to the web site.
2. The website is self centered in browser window. You may notice white space on either side of the webpage.
3. Coming soon, we will be adding Meta tags and descriptions to each page allowing for better web find ability. Also, the program and course webpage addresses or URLs will include the title of the page will also increase each pages’ web find ability.
Christine Hill
Public Relations
1. The Staff Intranet link that you use to log on to the staff update has changed. It is now a drop down menu. Click the site button to see all of the options you have, including the staff intranet. Click the more button to go to the blog where you can read, comment and/or add a new blog to the web site.
2. The website is self centered in browser window. You may notice white space on either side of the webpage.
3. Coming soon, we will be adding Meta tags and descriptions to each page allowing for better web find ability. Also, the program and course webpage addresses or URLs will include the title of the page will also increase each pages’ web find ability.
Christine Hill
Public Relations
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