Inside this issue:
New Personal Device Policy: Guidance on keeping devices off and out of sight during the school day to protect student learning.
Final Exams and Student Contracts.
Supporing your students social and emoational learning.
Take advantage of counseling supports and activities.
Join a club or attend tutoring during the school week!
👉 Read the full October newsletter here: https://denverpsco.edurooms.com/newsletters/vista-academy/newsletters/october-newsletter
Reminder: No School Sept 28th + Upcoming Finals Support
Dear Families,
Please note that there will be no school on Monday, September 28th due to a Teacher Professional Development day. Please ensure you have made alternative arrangements for your students.
As the end of the quarter approaches, please keep in mind that final exams are scheduled for October 21st and 22nd.
To help students prepare and stay on track, we are offering Beyond the Bell support every Saturday leading up to finals:
When: Saturdays, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
We encourage students to take advantage of this additional academic support. Thank you for your continued partnership!
View our School Calendar Here: https://canva.link/hqgko5fb4nd48rj
Log in to Parent Portal Here: https://www.dpsk12.org/page/my-portal/
Girls Lead For Life is a FREE weekly after-school climbing program for girls and nonbinary youth. Over the course of 10 sessions, instructors use climbing as the vehicle to deliver a curriculum that opens access to social support, cultivates resilience, and addresses mental health challenges commonly faced by adolescent girls and nonbinary youth. No prior climbing experience is necessary. All applications are welcome, however, we are prioritizing new applicants for this program.
See Dr. Ximena for any questions : x_najarhernandez@dpsk12.net
https://pci.jotform.com/form/262384286910159
🚗 Vehicle Parking Permit Registration
High school students, please complete the Google Form linked below to register your vehicle for school parking.
Important Instructions:
Document Uploads: Please make sure to upload all required documents.
Verification: All requested information must be completed for verification and to issue your parking permit.
📌 Access the registration form here: Vista Academy Vehicle Registration Form
Looking to discover new interests, build skills, or connect with classmates? Vista Academy is excited to offer student clubs during 6th hour, Tuesday through Thursday.
Schedule & Details
When: Tuesday – Thursday during 6th Hour
Where: Various designated classrooms (details provided upon enrollment)
Who: Open to all Vista Academy students
How to Join
Explore the available options and reserve your spot for the semester by filling out the registration form below:
👉 https://tinyurl.com/vistaacademyclubs
Monday - Bring your own pants or overalls to decorate Senior Style. Shoutout to all the amazing pants people have already decorated!
Wednesday - Senior Meeting 5-6 pm at Building 1 Cafeteria
Friday - Light Breakfast will be provided!
Why Attendance Matters in Denver Public Schools
At DPS, it is our collective responsibility as leaders, educators, families, and community members to ensure that our students not only succeed, but thrive. One critical component of ensuring our students’ success is identifying and removing barriers that keep our students from coming to school each day. When students are not at school, they not only miss out on valuable learning opportunities for the time they were absent, but they can experience long-term impacts that hinder their development in reading by third grade, achieving in middle school and graduating from high school.
One student’s absence also affects their peers and teacher as classroom instruction includes small group learning activities. For each absent student, teachers need to adjust plans, gather materials for make-up work, and follow up to get each student caught up. Make-up work does not replace the in-person learning activities that happen daily, and students miss out on important social-emotional development that occurs throughout the school.
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the percentage of chronically absent students in DPS skyrocketed to 42.55% during the 2021-22 school year. Since the pandemic, attendance rates have continued to improve, and our goal is to get the number of chronically absent students back to pre-pandemic levels. If you have any questions about your child's absences, please contact their school.
Click here to learn more: https://www.dpsk12.org/page/attendance
