Team DPS Weekly is our all-employee newsletter, packed with need-to-know and good-to-know information, delivered every Thursday at 6 a.m. In it, you'll find information on benefits, human resources initiatives, wellness opportunities, discounts, recognitions and more. Click on the "+" sign below next to the archive to browse past editions.

Team DPS Weekly 2020-21 Archive
- Team DPS Weekly for Jan. 14, 2021
  - Update on COVID-19 Vaccinations
  - Top 5: New Year's Resolutions
  - Donate to the DPS Foundation's I Give for Team DPSCampaign and Be Entered to Win Free Coffee for a Year!
  - Sick Leave is Now Available for All Team Members
  - Reminder: New Login Process to Protect Your Personal Information
  - Learn the Power of Mindfulness During Uncertain Times
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Patty Mather
- Team DPS Weekly for Jan. 8, 2021
  - Free COVID Testing Available to Students and Staff
  - Reminder: Sign up for W-2 and 1095-C Electronic Delivery by Monday
  - A to Z Fund: Second Cycle Grant Applications for Educators due Tuesday!
  - We've Moved to Google!
  - Unwind and Refresh with Weekly Virtual Yoga and Mindfulness Classes This Month
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Julie Keppler
- Team DPS Weekly for Dec. 17, 2020
  - Top 5: What We've Learned from Susana
  - COVIDCheck Colorado Tip of the Week: Holiday Recommendations
  - Giving Tree Update: There is Still Time to Give Back!
  - Holiday Savings: Employee Discounts on Electronics, Entertainment, and More with Beneplace
  - Sign Up for W-2 and 1095-C Electronic Delivery by Jan. 11
  - Join Us for Anchored in Advocacy
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Esmeralda De La Oliva
- Team DPS Weekly for Dec. 10, 2020
  - Giving Tree for DPS Students is Going Virtual This Year!
  - Top 5: How Team DPS Gives Back
  - ICYMI: Protect Your Personal Information Using DPS' New Login Process
  - What To Do if You Test Positive for COVID-19
  - Join Us for DPS Skills: LGBTQ+
  - Join Us for Equity Bootcamps: Culturally Responsive Practitioners and La Comunidad Latina
  - Start Your Winter Break Feeling Strong -- Both Mentally and Physically
  - 2021-22 Great Schools Enrollment Guides Now Available
  - Learn More about Down Payment Assistance When Buying a Home
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Sangeetha Appavoo
- Team DPS Weekly for Dec. 3, 2020
  - Transition to Google is Happening Next Week!
  - Poll Results: Favorite Thanksgiving Pie
  - How DPS' Employee Assistance Program Can Support You
  - COVID-19 Tip of the Week from COVIDCheck Colorado
  - A to Z Fund: Second-Cycle Applications Due Jan. 12
  - Plan for Financial Security and Retirement
  - ICYMI: Verify or Update Your Personal Information
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: David Woessner
- Team DPS Weekly for Nov. 19, 2020
  - COVID-19 Tip of the Week from COVIDCheck Colorado: Opening Up COVID Testing Sites To Community
  - Top 5: What Are You Thankful For?
  - New Secure Login Process Beginning Dec. 9
  - Prepare for the Google Transition: Under a Month to Go
  - Join Us for DPS Skills: Microaggressions and Radical Self Care
  - Begin the Well Aware Program Over the Holiday Break
  - Last Chance to Sign Up for the Work of Art Emotional Fitness Challenge
  - Reminder: Nominate Students for Anchored in Literacy
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Hayley Gunter
- Team DPS Weekly for Nov. 12, 2020
  - Top 5: What Makes Us Smile
  - COVID-19 Tip of the Week from COVIDCheck Colorado
  - Join Us for DPS Skills: Bias 2.0
  - Win a Week of Free Meals
  - G Suite Tip of the Week: Working with Office Files in Google
  - Navigating Student Loan Debt
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Adam Smith
- Team DPS Weekly for Nov. 5, 2020
  - COVID-19 Tip of the Week from COVIDCheck Colorado
  - COVID-19 Health and Safety Resources
  - Top 5: Halloween Photos
  - Enter to Win a Two-night Stay at the Hyatt
  - Learn and Practice Skills to Boost Happiness and Enhance Resilience
  - Nominate Students for Anchored in Literacy
  - Join an Upcoming Virtual Our DPS Skills Session
  - Improve Your Financial Wellness
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Warren Ramos
- Team DPS Weekly for Oct. 29, 2020
  - Working Together to Keep Each Other Safe
  - Poll Results: Favorite Halloween Candy
  - Join the Anti-Racism Conversation: The Equity Experience Speaker Series
  - Know Before You Go: COVID Testing for DPS Team Members
  - Reminder: Register for Remote Learning Support for School-based Staff
  - G Suite Tip of the Week: Creative Features in Google Slides
  - Cybersecurity Reminders to Keep Your Data Secure
  - Boost Your Wellness This Holiday Season
  - Learn More about Medicare and Retiree Health Insurance with PERA
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Diana Salinas
- Team DPS Weekly for Oct. 22, 2020
  - COVID-19 DPS Dashboard Now Available to Track Cases and Quarantines
  - Top 5: Extracurricular Activities
  - Resources for Disability Awareness Month
  - Top 3 Kudos Teams!
  - DPS College Spirit Day is Oct. 26
  - Health and Safety Protocols for In-Person Learning Training
  - Cyber Security Best Practices
  - Jury Duty Deferral
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Julie Malek
- Team DPS Weekly for Oct. 15, 2020
  - Connect with Team DPS and Build Community through Belong Groups
  - Top 5: Fall Recipes
  - Reminder: Sign Up for Free Yoga and Mindfulness Classes in October
  - G Suite Tip of the Week: Google File Stream
  - Last Chance to Register for PERA 101 Webinars This Fall
  - Beware of Gift Card Fraud
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Lulu Gonzalez and Diana Stansel
- Special Edition Team DPS Weekly for Oct. 8, 2020
  - It's Election Time: Employee Do's and Don'ts, Plus Other Election Resources
- Team DPS Weekly for Oct. 8, 2020
  - COVID-19 Resources for a Safe Return
  - Top 5: Recognizing Our Classified Employees
  - Mark Your Calendar: DPS Town Hall Oct. 15
  - G Suite Tip of the Week: Sharing Google Meet
  - Join Upcoming Aspire Session
  - Is Your DPS Password Secure?
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Charles Wiesbrook
- Team DPS Weekly for Oct. 1, 2020
  - Top 5: Mask Fashion
  - Career and College Success Month Starts Today
  - G Suite Tip of the Week: Muting Shortcut in Google Meet
  - Help Safeguard Student Data
  - District Map Now Available
  - ICYMI: Sign Up for Fall Wellness Offerings
  - Night of Honor Nominations are Due Tomorrow
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Darlene Rosas
- Team DPS Weekly for Sept. 24, 2020
  - G Suite Tip of the Week: "Workspaces" in Drive
  - Equity Boot Camp: The Native American Narrative Today
  - Get the Flu Shot and Protect Yourself and Others
  - Refer a Paraprofessional and Earn a Bonus
  - Register Now for the DPS' 'Walktober' Step Challenge
  - Complete the DPS Well-Being and Learning Survey by Tomorrow
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Amy Green
- Team DPS Weekly for Sept. 17, 2020
  - I Give For Team DPS Employee Giving Campaign: Win Prizes While Supporting DPS Students
  - Help Keep DPS Email Secure by Reporting Phishing Attempts
  - Reminder: Deadline for Fall Semester Requests to Work Remotely is Sept. 18
  - Sign Up for a Free, Online Lifestyle Course by Sept. 25
  - Sign up for PERA 101 Webinars
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Sean Gonzalez
- Team DPS Weekly for Sept. 10, 2020
  - Resources on The Commons for Returning to Schools and Worksites
  - Top 5: Fall Favorites
  - Learn More About Down Payment Programs with Landed
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Samantha Terry Southwell
- Team DPS Weekly for Sept. 3, 2020
  - New Tool for Daily Health Screening
  - Top 5: What Are You Looking Forward to This School Year?
  - Apply for an A to Z Fund Classroom Grant by Sept. 22
  - Sign Up for the 'Move @ Work' Program
  - Google Transition Countdown: Three Months To Go
  - RICOH Is Open for Printing, Mailing and Shipping Needs
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Sanice Rhea
- Team DPS Weekly for Aug. 27, 2020
  - Sharing a *Virtual* Warm Welcome with Students during the Start of School
  - Sign up for Stress Management and Resiliency Offerings
  - Use 'The DPS 5' to Keep Yourself and Others Safe
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Debbie Marshall
- Team DPS Weekly for Aug. 20, 2020
  - COVID-19 Screening and Testing, and Other Resources for Your Well-being
  - Top 5: Summer Photos
  - Child Care Registration Opens Aug. 24 for All Team Members and Families
  - Review the Employment Practice Manual
  - Apply for a Paid 'Employee Wellness Champion' Position by Sept. 2
  - Thank you for Attending Our DPS Day!
  - Nominate Someone for Living Our DPS
- Team DPS Weekly for Aug. 13, 2020
  - It's Our DPS Day -- Watch with Your Team!
  - Updates on Health and Safety Guidance for Those Choosing to Return to Work
  - Tips and Resources to Stay Informed with DPS News
  - Tools and Resources to Continue Transitioning to Google
  - Action Required: Complete Mandatory Reporter Training
  - Budget and Cost-of-Living Adjustments Update

Team DPS Weekly 2019-20 Archive
- Team DPS Weekly for May 28, 2020
  - Favorite Photos and Memories
  - ICYMI: Nominations for Night of Honor Awards
  - School's Out For Summer ... And So Are Our Newsletters!
  - Sign Up for June's Month of Wellness
  - Self-Care Optimism Strategies
  - Living Our DPS Honorees: Camille Antolak and Thomas Philip
- Team DPS Weekly for May 21, 2020
  - Big Wins for Team DPS
  - Top 5 Callout: Favorite Photos and Memories
  - ICYMI: Let Google Help Wrap Up the School Year
  - Celebrate Your Teammates: Nominations for Night of Honor Awards Now Open
  - Self-Care Optimism Strategies
  - Living Our DPS Honorees: Tiffany Almon and Jose Martinez
- Team DPS Weekly for May 14, 2020
  - Sign Up for PERA 101 Webinars
  - Transitioning to SchoolMessenger
  - "Would You Rather...?" Results
  - Top 5 Callout: Biggest Wins
  - Join the District Accountability Committee
  - Sign Up for Virtual Equity Boot Camp
  - Down-Payment Assistance for Home Buyers
  - Self-Care Optimism Strategies
  - Living Our DPS Honorees: Jennifer Piel and Maria Alfaro
- Team DPS Weekly for May 7, 2020
  - Continuing the Transition to Google: G Suite Resources for All
  - Last Chance to Enroll, Waive or Change Your Benefits
  - Top 5 Callout: Show and Tell - Online Classrooms and Work Spaces
  - Remote Recognitions: Give a Virtual Shared Core Value Pins
  - Final Reminder: Sign up for Well Aware for $200
  - Sign Up for PERA Training, Healthy Eating and Sleep Webinars
  - Prepare for Infor HR System Upgrade
  - Self-Care Optimism Strategies
  - What Was Your Favorite Subject in School? results
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Kate Boyd
- Special Edition Team DPS Weekly for May 1, 2020
  - Taking Care of You: Introducing Self-Care Optimism Strategies
- Team DPS Weekly for April 30, 2020
  - Spotlight on Open Enrollment: Explore Your Supplemental Options and Learn More about Self-Funding
  - Reminder: Complete Your Health Risk Assessment By May 8 and Earn $200
  - Top 5: Funny 'Co-Worker' Stories From Home
  - Sign Up for Stress Management and Resiliency Offerings
  - Virtual Meeting: Understanding and Responding to Xenophobia
  - Living Our DPS Honorees: Thelma Smith and Danny Shea
- Team DPS Weekly for April 23, 2020
  - Open Enrollment is Live: Take Action Today!
  - Register for a Virtual Self-Care Workshop
  - Team Member Perspective: How DPS' Employee Assistance Program Can Support You
  - Top 5: DIY Masks Around DPS results
  - Where Would You Rather Quarantine? results
  - Protect Yourself from Gift Card Fraud
  - New Process for Purchasing Technology
  - Living Our DPS Honorees: Maria Cruz and Jason Rand
- Team DPS Weekly for April 16, 2020
  - Easier Than Ever: Complete Your Health Risk Assessment and Earn $200
  - Top 5: Mug Life
  - Expanded Health Benefits and Your Dependent Care FSA Must be Spent by June 30
  - Online Support During Open Enrollment
  - Living Our DPS Honorees: Johanna Perez and Katherine McMann
- Team DPS Weekly for April 9, 2020
  - Top 5: What's Cooking? results from Team DPS
  - Make Your Own Face Mask
  - Spotlight on Benefits Open Enrollment: Sick Leave Bank
  - Prepare for Finance Infor Lawson and SSCM System Upgrades
  - Living Our DPS Honorees: Ellen Honeck and Dianna Guerrero
- Team DPS Weekly for March 26, 2020
  - Tips from Team DPS on Social Distancing
  - Protect Yourself from COVID-19-related Fraud
  - Nominate a Teammate for Living Our DPS
- Team DPS Weekly for March 19, 2020
  - Supporting Our Team Members with Resources for Your Health and Well-Being
  - Who to Contact with Questions During the Extended Break
  - How DPS' Medical Insurance Providers are Responding to COVID-19
  - Take Note: Important Update on Benefits Open Enrollment
  - Practice Self-Care with these Programs and Resources
- Team DPS Weekly for March 5, 2020
  - Benefits Open Enrollment is Around the Corner: What's New With Benefits This Year?
  - Leap Day plan results
  - Attend the Reimagining Montbello Campus Community Meeting March 18
  - Password Security: 12 is the Magic Number
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Hannah Spock
- Team DPS Weekly for Feb. 27, 2020
  - Working Together to Reimagine the SPF
  - Random Acts of Kindness results
  - Asian Education Advisory Council Award Nominations
  - Discount Alert: Educator Discount Available at Eden Spa
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Erik Hurst
- Team DPS Weekly for Feb. 20, 2020
  - Get Involved in Building the Next Denver Plan
  - Poll Results: Favorite Presidential Pets
  - Become a Google Champion - and Win a Prize!
  - Updated LGBTQ+ Toolkit Now Available
  - Living Our DPS Honorees: Christine Loehr and Cynthia O'Lane
- Team DPS Weekly for Feb. 13, 2020
  - Will You Be My DPS Valentine?
  - Apply to Serve on the Denver Plan Advisory Committee by Feb. 21
  - Congratulations to our CollaboRATE Participation Winners
  - Discount Alert: Colorado Avalanche Tickets
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Karina Alvarez
- Team DPS Weekly for Feb. 6, 2020
  - Wellness Programs to Support all Members of Team DPS
  - Super Bowl Poll Results
  - New Login Screen for DPS Applications
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Joel Mollman
- Team DPS Weekly for Jan. 30, 2020
  - Save Time with DoTS Self-Service
  - Top 5: New Year's Resolutions
  - Discount Alerts: Denver Nuggets and Colorado Ballet
  - Beware of Email Fraud During Tax Season
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Erika Neale
- Team DPS Weekly for Jan. 23, 2020
  - Moving to Google: Five Things You Need to Know
  - "Would You Rather...?" Results
  - Email Banner Coming Soon to Help Keep Your Information Safe
  - Have a Great Idea? Apply for DPS Foundation’s $1 Million Fund
  - Attend the Reimagining Montbello Campus Community Meeting Feb. 4
  - Discount Alert: National Western Stock Show Tickets
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Monique Bankston-Jamison
- Team DPS Weekly for Jan. 16, 2020
  - Creating the Next Denver Plan, Together
  - Last Chance to CollaboRATE: Share Your Voice Today!
  - Top 5: Winter Break Photos
  - Reminder: Join Team DPS at the Marade to Honor Dr. King
  - Update Your Password and Help Keep DPS Secure
  - New W-4 Form is Available for 2020 for Tax Witholding
  - Discount Alert: Save 50% on Colfax Marathon Relay Team Registration
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Maggie Flynn
- Team DPS Weekly for Jan. 09, 2020
  - Take CollaboRATE to Share Your Voice - and Win a Prize!
  - Make a Resolution to Learn New Skills with Values-Based Programs
  - Last Chance: Apply Now for the DPS Foundation Classroom Grants for Teachers
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Dustin VanGundy
- Team DPS Weekly for Dec. 19, 2019
  - Top 5: Favorite First-Semester Memories
  - Earn Your $200 Well Aware Stipend Over Winter Break
  - Google Transition Update
  - Reminder: Upgrade Your Computer to Windows 10
  - Apply Today: DPS Foundation Classroom Grants for Teachers
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Jyleo Buckmon
- Team DPS Weekly for Dec. 12, 2019
  - Top 5: How Do You Give Back?
  - CollaboRATE is Coming Soon
  - Share with Community Members: Reimagining Montbello Campus Survey
  - Reminder: Verify or Update Your Personal Information
  - Win Tickets to Fly with United Airlines with I Give for Team DPS Employee Giving Campaign
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Susan Trahan
- Team DPS Weekly for Dec. 5, 2019
  - Add Your Pronouns with the Updated Signature Template
  - Top 5: Favorite Thanksgiving Side Dish
  - 2020-21 Great Schools Enrollment Guides Now Available
  - Verify or Update Your Personal Information
  - Win a 'Sports Fanatic' Package with I Give for Team DPS Employee Giving Campaign
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Leslie Peterson
- Team DPS Weekly for Nov. 21, 2019
  - Top 5: What Are You Grateful For?
  - Congratulate the Walktober Winners!
  - Health Care Services for Any Schedule
  - Win an "I Heart Denver" Package with I Give for Team DPS Employee Giving Campaign
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Terry Balous Jr.
- Team DPS Weekly for Nov. 15, 2019
  - Updated Cost-of-Living Toolkit
  - Upgrade Your Computer to Windows 10
  - Access a Roll-Over, Loan or Hardship Withdrawal from your 403(b) Account
  - Win Broncos Tickets with I Give for Team DPS Employee Giving Campaign
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Gia DeSelm
- Team DPS Weekly for Nov. 7, 2019
  - Halloween Pictures from Across DPS
  - Take Quick Survey to Support the Transition to Google Suite
  - Stay Healthy with Free Flu Shots
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Paula Weder
- Team DPS Weekly for Oct. 31, 2019
  - DPS' Favorite Halloween Candy Results are In!
  - New, Simplified Requisition Process for Dell Technology Purchases
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Eric Punkay
- Team DPS Weekly for Oct. 24, 2019
  - Supporting Our Educators through Visa Sponsorships
  - Top 5: Best High School Experience
  - Hold on Upgrading Mac Operating System to Catalina
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Lisa George
- Team DPS Weekly for Oct. 17, 2019
  - Top 5: Recognizing Our Classified Employees
  - Benefit Credit May Look Different on Oct. 22 Paycheck
  - Attend 'The Home Buying Journey for Educators'
  - Sign up for the Power of Pregnancy Workshop on Nov. 2
  - 2020-21 SchoolChoice Window is Jan. 15-Feb. 18
  - SchoolMessenger Emergency Messages for DPS Staff Coming in 2020
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Alicia Vasquez
- Team DPS Weekly for Oct. 10, 2019
  - Show Your College Spirit Every Friday in October
  - Would You Rather Results
  - New Emergency Messaging System for Families Starting in November
  - Grow Team DPS by Sharing Paraprofessional Hiring Event
  - Upgrade Your Computer to Windows 10
  - Discount Alert: Colorado Avalanche vs. Anaheim Ducks
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Angela Danley
- Team DPS Weekly for Oct. 3, 2019
  - Celebrate Career and College Success Month this October
  - Top 5: Favorite Field Trip
  - Sign up for Equity Boot Camp on Oct. 10
  - Nominate a Teacher for the MVT Program
  - Vote Now to Help Denver Kids Win $66,000
  - Last Call: Join DPS during Back-to-School 5K
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Tramayne Starr
- Team DPS Weekly for Sept. 26, 2019
  - Connect with Our DPS Values, Vision and Teammates at Creating Connections
  - Would You Rather Results
  - Discount Alert: 'Goodnight Moon' Musical Tickets
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Abigail Sprau
- Team DPS Weekly for Sept. 19, 2019
  - Top 5: School Spirit Photos
  - Register Now for Walktober
  - Celebrate with DPS at the Far Northeast Regional Town Hall
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Justin Bale
- Team DPS Weekly for Sept. 12, 2019
  - It's Election Time: Employee Do's and Don'ts
  - Top 5: Fall Favorites
  - Join the Third Annual DPS Employee Back-to-School 5K
  - Discount Alert: Wellness Discounts at Gyms and Retailers, including 20% Off at Athleta
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Sonya Palafox
- Team DPS Weekly for Sept. 5, 2019
  - School Meal Menus Now Available in School Café
  - Top 5: Back-to-School Kid Quotes
  - Discrimination Prevention and Response Resources
  - Join Second Wind Walk to Support Free Counseling for Students
  - Discount Alert: 'Miss Saigon' Tickets
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Daniel Walsh
- Team DPS Weekly for Aug. 29, 2019
  - Top 5: Summer Photos
  - 2019-20 District Map Now Available
  - Uphold Our Shared Core Values with Our Integrity Hotline
  - Discount Alert: Rockies Tickets for this Weekend
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Jacquelyn Hesseltine
- Team DPS Weekly for Aug. 22, 2019
  - Top 5: DPS Zoo Night Photos
  - Apply for a Paid Wellness Champion Position by Aug. 30
  - Sign Up for a Free, On-Site Lifestyle Change Course by Sept. 6
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Brendan Doyle
- Team DPS Weekly for Aug. 15, 2019
  - Welcome Back, Team DPS!
  - Discount Alert: CU vs. CSU Rocky Mountain Showdown Football Game
  - Nominate a Teammate for Living Our DPS

Team DPS Weekly 2018-19 Archive
- Team DPS Weekly for May 29, 2019
  - Top 5: Best Photos of the Year
  - Discount Alert and Chance to Win Prizes: June 1 Rockies Game
  - PERA Contribution Increases Begin in July
  - Summer Newsletter Schedule
- Team DPS Weekly for May 23, 2019
  - Top 5: Kid Quotes
  - Paraprofessionals, Food Service Workers and Custodians Wage Increases in 2019-20
  - Discount Alert: Westword Music Showcase
  - Last Call for Honor's Award Nominations
  - Final Reminder: End of the Fiscal Year Deadlines
  - Perks at Work: Home-Buying Assistance with Landed
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Shante McDonald
- Team DPS Weekly for May 16, 2019
  - Save the Date for Denver PrideFest Weekend
  - Top 5: Benefits of Learning Another Language
  - Provide Feedback on Susana’s Key Questions
  - Know a Great Team? Say 'Thanks' with a Nomination
  - Open Enrollment Has Closed: Prize Winners and Next Steps
  - ICYMI: Get Discounted Rockies Tickets for June 1
  - Perks at Work: Free Health Coaching
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Jessica Massie
- Team DPS Weekly for May 9, 2019
  - Nominate Our Values Role Models for the Leadership Lamp Award
  - Take Action: Benefits Open Enrollment Ends Tomorrow
  - Top 5: Most Memorable Teacher
  - Register for a Mindfulness Retreat
  - Perks at Work: Emotional Well-Being Support
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Courtney Ferreira
- Team DPS Weekly for May 2, 2019
  - Celebrate Our Educators During Teacher Appreciation Week
  - Top 5: Pet Photos
  - Don’t Leave Money on the Table -- Enroll in a Health Savings Account
  - Join a Free Medicare Seminar May 21
  - Share the Paraprofessional Hiring Event with Your Network
  - Perks at Work: Gym Discounts
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Janet Damon
- Team DPS Weekly for April 25, 2019
  - Benefits Open Enrollment is Underway; Take Action Today
  - Top 5: Office Support Shout-Outs
  - Share Your Good News
  - Sign Up for Spring DPS Skills Classes
  - Get Your Tickets for DPS Night at the Ballpark
  - Note Deadlines for End of the Fiscal Year
  - Perks at Work: Cost of Living Toolkit
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Abigail Sprau
- Team DPS Weekly for April 18, 2019
  - Resources Following This Week's Events
  - Nominations for Honors Awards are Now Open
  - Benefits Open Enrollment: Take Action Starting Monday
  - Top 5: Healthy Recipes
  - Start Saving for Retirement Today
  - DPS Foundation Achieve Gala Rescheduled for April 30
  - Cheer on DPS Students at the Special Olympics Unified Track and Field Competitions
  - Perks at Work: Maternity Care
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Jeehyun "Jean" Lim
- Team DPS Weekly for April 11, 2019
  - 2019 CollaboRATE Results Are In
  - Top 5: April Fools' Day Jokes
  - Resources to Choose Your Benefits
  - Guidance on Religious Holidays
  - Perks at Work: Pre-Tax Savings for Health Care
  - Living Our DPS Honorees: Gina Rascon and Christine Stemple
- Team DPS Weekly for April 4, 2019
  - Uphold Our Shared Core Values with the Integra Hotline\\
  - Sign Up For a Wellness Program This Spring
  - Benefits Open Enrollment: Supplemental Options
  - Achieve Gala 2019: Last Chance to Buy Discounted Tickets
  - African-American Young Ladies Summit Fashion Show
  - Perks at Work: Free and Low Cost Virtual Health Care
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Alvaro "Monty" Montenegro
- Team DPS Weekly for March 21, 2019
  - Grow this Spring with DPS Skills Classes
  - Benefits Open Enrollment: New Auto-Enroll Medical Plan
  - Join a Free Medicare Seminar April 9
  - Perks at Work: Financial Wellness
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Jessi Cooney
- Team DPS Weekly for March 15, 2019
  - Don't Miss the Self-Care Social on March 20
  - Benefits Open Enrollment: New Aetna Open Access Plan
  - Join the Extended Learning Team for Summer Camp
  - Perks at Work: Travel Discounts
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Hanan Al-Naqeeb
- Team DPS Weekly for March 7, 2019
  - Benefits Open Enrollment is April 22-May 10
  - Improvements to Infor HR coming soon
  - 2019 Achieve Gala
  - DPS Special Olympics Polar Plunge
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Lucero Solano-Castillo
- Team DPS Weekly for Feb. 28, 2019
  - Self-Care Supports for Team Members
  - ICYMI: Susana Cordova's Superintendent Entry Plan
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Shawanda Buggs
- Team DPS Weekly for Jan. 10, 2019
  - Over 37% of Team DPS has CollaboRATEd -- Have You?
  - Join Team DPS at the Jan. 21 Marade to Honor Dr. King
  - Creating Connections on Jan. 23
  - Contract Date Changes and Retirement/Resignation Process
  - GoRed on Feb. 14 to Promote Heart Health
  - Thanks to All Who Participated in the I Give for DPS Campaign
  - Discount Alert: Fun DPS Foundation Events that Support Our Schools
  - Perks at Work: DPS Employee Dodgeball League
  - Living Our DPS Honorees: Santo Alvarez, Scott Gallegos and Fidel Salazar
- Team DPS Weekly for Dec. 20, 2018
  - Top 5: Ugly Sweaters
  - Take Time to CollaboRATE After Winter Break!
  - Nominate a Teacher for Prizes from the Colorado Avalanche
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Gina Coffee
- Team DPS Weekly for Dec. 12, 2018
  - Keep DPS Emails Secure by Reporting Phishing Attempts
  - Top 5: How Do You Support Your Well-Being During the Holidays?
  - ICYMI: Hear from Superintendent Finalist Susana Cordova
  - Attend Values-Based Programs
  - Perks at Work: Pet Insurance
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Allison Hicks
- Team DPS Weekly for Dec. 6, 2018
  - CollaboRATE is Coming with New Voluntary Self-ID Questions
  - Top 5: How Do You Give Back?
  - Community Engagement Opportunities to Hear from Susana Cordova
  - 2019-20 Great Schools Enrollment Guides Now Available
  - Cost of Living Toolkit
  - 'I Give for Team DPS': Win Broncos Tickets
  - Perks at Work: Discounted Parking at DIA
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Mark Gross
- Team DPS Weekly for Nov. 29, 2018
  - Refer Great Candidates to Team DPS, Earn a Bonus
  - Top 5: How You Spent Thanksgiving Break
  - CollaboRATE Survey Coming Soon
  - Check Out Resources on DPS' Food Purchasing Policy
  - 'I Give for Team DPS': Win a Round-Trip Flight
  - Last Chance to Win Colfax Marathon Relay Registration Discounts
  - Perks at Work: Discounts on Travel, Entertainment, Electronics and More with Beneplace
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Alli Kuhls
- Team DPS Weekly for Nov. 15, 2018
  - Top 5: What are You Grateful For?
  - Improvements to Sick Leave Bank
  - 'I Give for Team DPS': Win a Cooking Class for Two
  - Perks at Work: Opportunities to Give Back
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Eve Ulloa
- Team DPS Weekly for Nov. 8, 2018
  - Top 5: Halloween Photos
  - ICYMI: Update or Verify Your Personal Information by Tomorrow
  - 'I Give for Team DPS': Win Tickets to the White Christmas Ball
  - Perks at Work: Work-Life Solutions Through EAP
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Janessa Sanders
- Team DPS Weekly for Nov. 1, 2018
  - Election Day is Coming Up
  - Top 5: What Did You Want to Be When You Grew Up?
  - Upcoming Ed Talk: Supporting Our LGBTQ+ Community
  - DPS Foundation "I Give For Team DPS" Annual Giving Campaign Kick-Off
  - Enter to Win 50% Discount on Colfaxt Marathon Relay Registration
  - Perks at Work: Acupuncture and Massage Therapy Discounts
  - Living Our DPS Honorees: Brenda Bott, Lauren Carr, Barbara Downing, Lisa Sacker and Jeanne Wear
- Team DPS Weekly for Oct. 25, 2018
  - Top 5: Saving Paper for Team DPS
  - Verify or Update Your Personal Information
  - Sick Leave Bank Deductions
  - Learning Opportunities on Culturally Responsive Education and Equity
  - Perks at Work: Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement for Teachers
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Osumanu Yussif
- Team DPS Weekly for Oct. 18, 2018
  - What You Learned from Tom
  - National Principal Month
  - Free Flights from Wings Over the Rockies
  - Home-Buying Opportunity
  - Perks at Work: Commuter Benefits
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Haleh Torbaghan
- Team DPS Weekly for Oct. 11, 2018
  - Top 5: Recognizing Our Classified Employees
  - Superintendent Search Survey
  - Share Your Favorite Tom Memories
  - Power of Pregnancy Fall Workshop
  - Register for Creating Connections
  - Giveaway: USA Women's Sevens Rugby Tournament
  - Perks at Work: Voluntary Retirement Savings Plans
  - In Remembrance: Kathy Hill and Rallie Ginsberg
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Christina Archuleta
- Team DPS Weekly for Oct. 4, 2018
  - Superintendent Search Survey and Upcoming Forums
  - Top 5: What Was Your Favorite College Course?
  - Complete Mandatory Reporter and Student Data Privacy Training by Monday
  - SchoolChoice Window for the 2019-20 School Year
  - Help Say Goodbye to Tom by Sharing Your Favorite Memories
  - Register for an Upcoming DPS Skills Class
  - Perks at Work: Dispatch Health
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Larissa Ausdenmoore
- Team DPS Weekly for Sept. 27, 2018
  - Top 5: What Was Your First Job?
  - Mandatory Reporting Deadline Extended to Oct. 8
  - Superintendent Search Forums
  - Creating Connections
  - Free Back-to-School 5K
  - Elementary Science and High School Biology Curriculum Review
  - Perks at Work: Yoga Discounts
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Andrew McConnell
- Team DPS Weekly for Sept. 20, 2018
  - Do's and Don'ts for Elections
  - Top 5: Fall Favorites
  - Superintendent Search Community Meetings
  - Health Trails Wellness Challenge
  - Revised Purchasing Thresholds
  - Discount Alert: Westword Feast
  - Perks at Work: DPS is Contributing More to Your Medical Benefits
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Calarri Cox
- Team DPS Weekly for Sept. 13, 2018
  - DoTS Help
  - Superintendent Search Updates
  - Top 5: Voicemail "Fails"
  - Perks at Work: Discount on Laser Vision Correction
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Shirley Redding
- Team DPS Weekly for Sept. 6, 2018
  - Fall Wellness Programs
  - Top 5: How You Support Your Well-Being
  - 2018-19 Values-Based Programs Guide
  - 2018-19 District Map and Handbook for Families and Students
  - ICYMI: Complete Mandatory Reporting Training
  - Perks at Work: Down Payment Assistance
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Rivian Bass
- Team DPS Weekly for Aug. 30, 2018
  - Building Stronger Allies for DPS' LGBTQ+ Community
  - Top 5: Back-to-School Memory
  - DPS Belong Kickoff
  - Superintendent Search Community Meetings
  - Perks at Work: Employee Assistance Program
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Zachary Bess-Lima
- Team DPS Weekly for Aug. 23, 2018
  - Top 5: Summer vacation pics
  - Our DPS Day link and winners
  - Wellness Champions
  - College and Career Readiness Month volunteering
  - Discount Alert: Rockies game day package
  - Nominate a teammate for Living Our DPS
- Team DPS Weekly for Aug. 16, 2018
  - Welcome Back, Team DPS!
  - Thanks for a great Our DPS Day event
  - Employee Action Center
  - True Pay training resources
  - Updated HR Connect Call Center hours
  - Discount: Tickets to the Rocky Mountain Showdown
  - Perks at Work
  - Nominate a teammeat for Living Our DPS
- Special Edition Team DPS Weekly for Aug. 13, 2018
  - Welcome back, Team DPS!
  - Our DPS Day

Team DPS Weekly 2017-18 Archive
- Team DPS Weekly for May 31, 2018
  - Top 5: Favorite Photo from the School Year
  - VIP Rockies Experience Giveaway: And the Winners Are ...
  - Put Students First By Contributing to a College Care Package
  - Enroll in a Supplemental Retirement Savings Plan
  - Red Shirts Needed for New Educator Welcome Week, July 30-Aug. 2
  - Learning Space Will Be Available June 4
- Team DPS Weekly for May 24, 2018
  - Supporting Our Essential Service Team Members
  - Educator Appreciation: Enter to Win a VIP Rockies Experience
  - Pay Changes: Final Reminders about Summer Pay
  - Share Your Voice at the African-American Equity Task Force Community Meeting on June 12
  - Join Team DPS at the Denver PrideFest Parade
  - Learn More about Down Payment Assistance
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Michael Potter
- Team DPS Weekly for May 17, 2018
  - Our DPS Day Save the Date
  - Open Enrollment wrap-up
  - Top 5: A big win from the school year
  - Discount Alerts: Save $200 on yoga teacher training; discounted DPS yoga pants
  - Infor HR Resource Center
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Ryan Fune
- Team DPS Weekly for May 10, 2018
  - Last reminder to complete Open Enrollment
  - Teacher Appreciation discounts
  - Top 5: Most valuable lessons a teacher taught you
  - Register for summer self-care Resolution Reboot
- Team DPS Weekly for May 3, 2018
  - Top 5: Fourteener photos
  - Discount Alert: Teacher Appreciation discounts
  - Complete Open Enrollment now
  - DoTS is updating firewalls
  - Discount Alert: Runners Roost and DPS fun run
  - College Friday reminder
- Team DPS Weekly for April 26, 2018
  - Top 5: Office support shoutouts
  - ICYMI: Classes are cancelled Friday, April 27
  - Open Enrollment reminders
  - Discount Alert: DPS Appreciation Night with the Rockies
- Team DPS Weekly for April 19, 2018
  - Open Enrollment reminders
  - Landed Down Payment Assistance
  - Top 5: How do you preserve the planet?
  - ED Talk and Equity Boot Camp
  - Shared Core Values video challenge
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Akudo Nwokeukwu
- Team DPS Weekly for April 12, 2018
  - Paydays are changing: See when you'll be paid this summer
  - New down payment assistance opportunity
  - Top 5: Spring Break snapshots
  - One-on-one support for open enrollment
  - DPS' voice and tone; DPS Style Guide
  - Progress update on the African-American Equity Task Force
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Adulis Desta
- Team DPS Weekly for April 5, 2018
  - Strengthening Neighborhoods Steering Committee
  - Voluntary retirement plans
  - Provide input on the 2019-20 DPS calendar
  - Updated email signature and business card templates
  - Job openings for Discovery Link Summer Camp and Summer Academy
  - Belong end-of-year celebration
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Dawn Lewallen
- Team DPS Weekly for March 22, 2018
  - Top 5: Best student compliments
  - Last call for Night of Honor nominations
  - New internal branding resources
  - Year-end finance and purchasing deadlines
  - DPS Foundation Achieve Gala
  - 2018-19 Creating Connections dates available
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Jackie Henderson
- Team DPS Weekly for March 15, 2018
  - Top 5: Parent Teacher Home Visit photos
  - Open Enrollment information on The Commons
  - Host a DPS CareerLaunch summer intern
  - The Power of Pregnancy Workshop returns
  - Shared Core Values video challenge
  - Countdown to Creating Connections: Team DPS trivia
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Leslie Juniel
- Team DPS Weekly for March 8, 2018
  - Benefits changes: Aetna partnership
  - Top 5: Your favorite Creating Connections memory
  - New icon library
  - Safety's 24-hour communications center
  - Excellence in Team award nominations
  - Countdown to Creating Connections: Register now
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Joanna Langston
- Team DPS Weekly for March 1, 2018
  - Top 5: Your favorite Dr. Seuss quotes
  - Pay changes: True Pay
  - Leadership Lamp award nominations
  - Enroll in a Health Savings Account
  - Access professional photos on PhotoShelter
  - Countdown to Creating Connections: Refer a team member
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Alissa Warren
- Team DPS Weekly for Feb. 22, 2018
  - Top 5: How do you help kids feel like they belong?
  - Countdown to Creating Connections
  - Family Leadership Award nominations
  - DPS-branded templates
  - Paraprofessional-to-teacher pathways
  - Employee referral programs
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Seth Lavender
- Team DPS Weekly for Feb. 15, 2018
  - DPS branding resources, photo library and templates
  - A Note From Tom: Wednesday's tragedy in Florida
  - Discount: Nuggets tickets
  - Win 50% off Colfax Marathon Relay registration
  - Save the date: open enrollment
  - $10 "Hamilton" tickets for 11th-graders in Title I schools
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Tabitha Jones
- Team DPS Weekly for Feb. 8, 2018
  - Night of Honor nominations open
  - Top 5: Why your school counselors are the best
  - Comms U
  - DoTS Tech Fair
  - Masquerade ball for Denver Kids Inc.
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Allison Comer
- Team DPS Weekly for Feb. 1, 2018
  - CollaboRATE results are in
  - Top 5: Your favorite Shared Core Value
  - Belong spring kickoff
  - February's equity-based programs
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Jessica Dominguez
- Team DPS Weekly for Jan. 25, 2018
  - Team CollaboRATE challenge winners
  - Top 5: What makes your school great?
  - Discounts: Bash to the Future, Colorado Ballet
  - DPS Garden & Sustainability Forum
  - $1,000 scholarships to become a registered yoga instructor
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Donald Trickel
- Team DPS Weekly for Jan. 18, 2018
  - Top 5: Winter break photos
  - School Expo Week
  - A to Z Fund Teacher and Classroom Grants
  - Living Our DPS Honoree: Michael Atkins
- Team DPS Weekly for Jan. 11, 2018
- Team DPS Weekly for Dec. 21, 2017
- Team DPS Weekly for Dec. 14, 2017
- Team DPS Weekly for Dec. 7, 2017
- Team DPS Weekly for Nov. 30, 2017
- Team DPS Weekly Special Edition for Nov. 17, 2017
- Team DPS Weekly for Nov. 16, 2017
- Team DPS Weekly for Nov. 9, 2017
- Team DPS Weekly for Nov. 2, 2017
- Team DPS Weekly for Oct. 26, 2017
- Team DPS Weekly for Oct. 19, 2017
- Team DPS Weekly for Oct. 12, 2017
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- Team DPS Weekly for Sept. 14, 2017
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- Team DPS Weekly for Aug. 31, 2017
- Team DPS Weekly for Aug. 24, 2017
- Team DPS Weekly for Aug. 17, 2017

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