| DCEF Names New Board of Trustees President |
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This month, the DCEF Board of Trustees elected Amy Sherman as President. Sherman is the President of the Northwest Douglas County Economic Development Corporation, an organization she helped create in November 2011.
Amy also currently serves on the Lamb Spring Archeological Preserve Board of Directors, Roxborough Business Association Board of Directors, the Roxborough PTIC, and ONE Roxborough. Amy was one of Denver Business Journal's 40 Under 40 winners in 2012. Amy is a Douglas County native and lives in Roxborough.
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| 2013 Apple Awards - One for the Record Books! |
 More than 200 amazing Douglas County teachers, support staff and administrators, representing every school, were honored during the eighth annual Apple Awards. The event, held at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Saturday February 23, celebrates the best of Douglas County School District (DCSD). DCSD knows it takes every person in a school and a school district to provide an environment in which learning flourishes, which is why the gala not only honors teachers, but also the support staff, administrators and community that make it all possible. Link to Newsroom story |
 | Russell Loucks
MRMS |
DCSD World Class Educator Award Winner
Featured in the New York Times
Mountain Ridge Middle School teacher and World Class Educator Award winner Russell Loucks was recently featured in the New York Times for his outstanding classroom teaching. Check it out here.
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| Career Connect - High School Career Exploration Program |
The Career Connect after-school career education program is in its fifth semester this spring and will provide a career exploration opportunity to over 500 students in April. Sponsored by the Douglas County Educational Foundation (DCEF), Career Connect features industry professionals showcasing their career pathways for high school students.
A student and parent orientation for registered Career Connect participants will be held Monday, April 1 from 6-8 p.m. at Chaparral HS. Visit www.dcefcolorado.org to learn more.
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Great News from DCEF Partners for DCSD Schools!
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Groove Automotive donates $20,000 to DCEF
DCEF partner, Groove Automotive donated $20,000 in support of the DCEF's Fill the Gap initiative. The donation will assist schools in providing academic support to students throughout Douglas County School District.
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DCSD School Supply Drive Gearing up for the Summer 
We know it isn't even the last day of school yet, but we are already thinking ahead to the 2013-14 school supply drive and we need your help.
Plan on joining a few of our partners - Panther Pantry, Douglas/Elbert Task Force and the Girl Scouts of Douglas County - in helping to provide school supplies for children in need. For more information, contact Carol Stulz at 303-387-0504 or carol.stulz@dcsdk12.org.
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Do Your Holiday Shopping at Whole Foods Market in Highlands Ranch and Support the DCEF!
Join the DCEF and Whole Foods Market on March 27 for birthday cake, face painting and shopping that benefits the Foundation! Whole Foods Market in Highlands Ranch is celebrating its 11th birthday and will donate 5% of its entire store sales from open to close, on the 27, to the DCEF.
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 Ride the WackyW & Support Our Schools - Registration Opens April 1 The 3rd annual WackyW being held on September 8, 2013, is a one-day cycling event to encourage fitness, fun, and fundraising. With four rides to choose from, and money from each registration benefiting Douglas County Schools, the WackyW is a no-brainer way to spend a Sunday in Colorado! For more information and to register click here. |
Colorado Avalanche Appreciation Night
Friday, April 19 at 7:00 pm at Pepsi Center
Colorado Avalanche vs. Edmonton Oilers As a thank you to all past Community Night participants, join us for another family-friendly event! Tickets available soon. |
Colorado Rockies Community Night 
Sunday, May 19 at 2:10 pm at Coors Field
Colorado Rockies vs. San Francisco Giants
Bobblehead giveaway day! To order tickets click here.
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7th Annual Golf 4 Grads Tournament
April 26, 2013 - Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course
It's that time of year again! Sign up to play golf and help raise money for the District Administrators' Scholarship Fund. You can participate by serving as a volunteer at the tournament, sponsoring a hole, or recruiting hole sponsors.
Since 1988, the District Administrators' Scholarship Fund has awarded more than $130,000 in scholarships to high school students who have overcome obstacles and achieved excellence during their school years in Douglas County. Please contact Michelle Tripp michelle.tripp@dcsdk12.org for information regarding special opportunities available for schools and Chapters. Download Flier. Register your foursome. Sponsorship Information.
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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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MONTY NUSS
| Monty Nuss Photography, a 32 year old local family-owned business, has worked with many different DCSD schools and the DCEF, over the past eight years.
The studio has donated more than $40,000 in services this year alone to the DCEF, in addition to giving back to our schools through team sponsorships, after prom donations, yearbook ads, newspaper ads, and silent auction donations.
For more information, contact Monty Nuss Photography at info@montynuss.com. |
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REA BOOT CAMP A HUGE SUCCESS!
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As an alternative to the typical "a-thon" event, the Renaissance Education Alliance (REA) held its second annual Boot Camp in October 2012. This physical student challenge doubled as a fund drive. Athletic events and community service projects helped the students raise $34,000 and collect 4,225 non-perishable food items for the Douglas/Elbert Task Force.
To learn more about events like this, be sure to attend our "Chapter Chat" series next fall.
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NEW BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBER APPOINTED
The Douglas County Board of Education voted unanimously on March 14, to appoint Dr. Carrie Mendoza (second from left) to fill a board vacancy in District D. Mendoza was selected from a pool of candidates after a lengthy, public interview process.
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CONNECT WITH DCSD...DOWNLOAD THE DCSD MOBILE APP
Visit the iTunes store or the Droid store and download the DCSD app. Launched earlier this year, the DCSD mobile app is first of its kind in Colorado. Designed by Educational Measures and sponsored by Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children/HealthONE, the DCSD app is continually improved and updated to provide the latest information and breaking news. Features include news, notifications, calendar, lunch menu, directory, employment, sports, and alerts.
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LOOK FOR TODAY
Look for the latest issue of TODAY arriving on doorstep this week. TODAY is a quarterly insert in the local community newspaper that spotlights DCSD news and events. Or, you can view the publication online here.
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