| Career Connect 8th Grade Expo Inspires Students |
More than 4,000 Douglas County School District eighth grade students connected with 85 employers and organizations at the inaugural Career Connect Expo. The career discovery event, held at the Douglas County Events Center, provided students with an opportunity to tout their '21st Century' skills before Colorado businesses, non-profit organizations and colleges. The DCEF was a sponsor of the Expo and staff provided coordination and staffing for the event.
"I was totally blown away by how many stations and booths there were," said Paul McNamara, a student at Cresthill Middle School. "I think it's amazing that we can actually do things like this to learn about our future, and to just explore new experiences."
Some of those new experiences included interviewing business owners and recruiters, who shared specifics about job perks, qualifications and difficulties.
The event aimed to provide a career and college awareness opportunity to middle school students; engage the business community to "grow their own pipeline" of highly qualified employees; and, assist students with a better understanding of career opportunities and how their education can prepare them for future jobs.
Program Coordinator Krista Zizzo attributes the event's success to the 250+ volunteers who helped with the day, from company employees who staffed their booths to dozens of parent volunteers and Senior Employees who assisted with event logistics. "We had a tremendous response to requests for participation, from both employers, District departments and our incredible volunteers," she noted. "I am grateful for the support."
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Kroenke Sports continues its commitment to DC Schools...
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The relationship between Kroenke Sports Entertainment, DCEF and the DCSD is more than just a community night. The Colorado Rapids, Colorado Avalanche, Denver Nuggets and Colorado Mammoth teams support our schools with mascot and athlete appearances, and fundraising opportunities. In addition, KSE has always sponsored the DCEF's Apple Awards and the Golf for Education Tournament. Recently, KSE hosted a booth at the district's Career Connect 8th Grade Career Expo where representatives talked to middle school students about careers in sports management.
We want to thank the KSE organization for their continued support and commitment to Douglas County students.
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| Volunteer! We Appreciate Your Support and Commitment |
If you are interested in becoming involved with the Foundation's premier event, the Apple Awards, this could be the year for you. We are looking for folks who would like to volunteer for the evening event setup, during and after event breakdown. It is scheduled for Saturday, February 23rd at the Sheraton Denver Downtown hotel. As you know, monies raised at the Apple Awards will fund educational projects and programs in the Douglas County School District, through the Foundation's Fill the Gap initiative. If you are interested please contact the Foundation at 303-387-0505. Again, thank you very much. Your support and commitment to your school and the DCEF is truly appreciated.
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A Note from the Accounting Office...
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Please make sure all pay vouchers are completed fully, including appropriate account codes and signatures, with original receipts attached. This will ensure timely and accurate processing. Thank you!
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| Welcome new DCEF Chapters |
- Franktown Elementary School Garden Club (FES Garden Club)
- Legend Titan Lacrosse
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Next "Chapter Chat" Meeting: January 16, 2013
A big "Thank You" to the attendees of the November 28th Chapter Chat regarding Spirit Nights, Field Days, Fun Runs, and Move-A-Thons. The chat took a turn toward Spirit Nights and how to make these events successful. We also learned more about Fun Runs and a company based here in Castle Rock that will produce your "fund run" for your chapter. Details are listed in the Chapter Chat notes.
Next Chapter Chat is scheduled for Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 5:30 in the Pikes Peak Conference Room in the West Support Center, 701 Prairie Hawk Drive, Castle Rock. Topic: Scrip and Box Top Campaigns. If your chapter has had success with these programs, please stop by and share your insights!
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Next "Tips for Treasurers" Meeting: February 21, 2013
Featuring Questions & Best Practices for Chapter Treasurers. If you have any questions concerning financial procedures or need assistance in any area pertaining to the Treasurer's job, please stop by at one of these open house-style meetings at the DCEF offices.
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A special web page has been created to showcase the abundance of community service work within Douglas County School District - view the page here. Please submit stories online to have them included in this showcase. |
The Douglas County Educational Foundation (DCEF) was established to develop private resources to enrich education within Douglas County Schools for the fulfillment of lifelong learning experiences of our of our students, citizens and community.
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SMART COW
YOGURT BAR
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Since April 2012, Smart Cow Yogurt Bar in Castle Rock has donated $9,810 to Castle Rock Schools through its Grassroots Tuesdays program. Smart Cow is committed to investing in neighborhood kids. Every Tuesday, the company donates a part of an entire day's sales to a local school. In the summertime, Grassroots Tuesdays are dedicated to the Douglas County Outdoor Education Center. Earlier this year, the company donated $2,540 to the new center. Thank you Smart Cow for your support!
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STARS FOR
CASTLE ROCK
The Stars for Castle Rock organization is thrilled to announce that the Inaugural Masquerade Gala held at Ceilo in Castle Pines on November 9th, was an overwhelming success. The event raised more than $10,000 to benefit art education in Douglas County School District.
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Android version of DCSD Mobile App now available!
The wait is over. Android phone users are now able to download the DCSD app, which provides updated information about the school district, lunch menus and much, much more. Click here!
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