| DCEF Makes $85,000 Grant to the DC Outdoor Ed Center |
 This month, the Douglas County Educational Foundation donated $90,000 to the Douglas County Outdoor Education Center. "DCEF is awesome and they are really, truly filling a need we have for kids. This is a one-time investment that will last a lifetime," said Denny Ingram, Director of the Center. In 2011 the Douglas County Commissioners purchased the Emily Griffith Opportunity Center outside of Larkspur, with a vision of entering into a partnership with the Douglas County School District to provide students with the opportunity for local outdoor education. Since the grand opening in August 2012, thousands of students, teachers and staff have benefitted from outdoor learning and team building experiences at the center. The DCEF grant will fund health and safety upgrades as well as the construction of a new pavilion. Click here for more on the center. |
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Groove Auto joins DCEF in providing iPads to Sedalia students
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Thanks to a grant made possible by DCEF and Groove Auto, Sedalia Elementary students are using the latest technology tools in the classroom this year. Members of the DCEF board along with representatives from Groove visited classrooms this month and celebrated student learning.
Groove Auto's Drive For Education foundation is a program which takes a portion of the vehicle sales and disperses those funds to local schools who are in need. It's a forward-thinking program created by the employees of Groove Auto as a way to make an impact in local neighborhoods where they work and live. Their commitment has helped neighborhood schools improve facilities, equipment, and classrooms aides thus far. And they say they are just getting started.
"Groove Auto's commitment to the Douglas County School District through our Drive for Education program is driven by our desire to give back to the schools within our community and have a direct impact on students and teachers. Enriching the lives of the Douglas County youth is as much a priority to Groove as it is rewarding to all members of our team and their families," said Rob Meador, Vice President, Groove Auto.
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Community Service Opportunity November 12 & 13
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Volunteers are needed to help at the Career Connect 8th Grade Expo! While your exact duty will be assigned upon arrival, you may find yourself helping with student entry or exit from the event, passing out water or lunch to our employers, or monitoring an exit door. Depending on your shift, a continental breakfast or box lunch will be provided.
Location: Douglas County Event Center, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock.
Dates: Set up Assistance - Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 12 - 3 p.m.
Event Day Assistance - Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 8 - 11 a.m. or 10:45 a.m - 2:15 p.m.
Please consider helping with this District-wide career fair! To sign up, click here.
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Groove Auto's Food Drive Benefitting Panther Pantry
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Colorado Gives Day: 24 Hours to Give Where You Live
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 Support the DCEF on Colorado Gives Day! On Tuesday, December 10, Coloradans will come together again to raise millions of dollars for nonprofits like ours. Last year, a remarkable $15.7 million was distributed to participating Colorado nonprofits. The DCEF will be raising funds for the Fill the Gap Grant program and other initiatives of the Foundation. Presented by Community First Foundation and FirstBank, Colorado Gives Day asks you to give to your favorite charities through the website ColoradoGives.org. On this website we share our goals, accomplishments and much more. 100 percent of your donation will come to us. When you give online any time on December 10, the value of your donation will be increased by the FirstBank Incentive Fund, which will provide an additional $250,000 to participating non-profits. Donate online here any time during the 24-hr. period of Dec. 10 to "Give where you live!". |
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Chapters: Event Management Software Promotion Expires Soon!
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 Just a reminder that the discounted offer from Greater Giving we mentioned at the Chapter Meeting expires November 30th. The Complete Event Suite which normally retails at $2,595 is currently discounted to $995 through the end of November for our Chapters, with an annual renewal rate of $795. See letter for more detailed information. Please contact Grant Yeadon for more information at gyeadon@greatergiving.com or visit their website at www.greatergiving.com. Additionally, if you would like a copy of the auction planner that was distributed at the meeting, please email: alyson.plummer@dcsdk12.org. |
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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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IT'S ALMOST TIME!
 Stay tuned for details on how you can nominate outstanding teachers and employees for the 2014 Apple Awards!
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SAM'S CLUB
DONATES $1000!
 Sam's Club representatives, Nathan Stephens and Kevin Motes of the Lone Tree Sam's Club, present DCSD Assistant Superintendent Dan McMinimee and Carol Stulz of the DCEF, twenty $50 gift cards. This donation is designated for twenty deserving teachers at Mesa Middle School, for classroom supply needs. Thank you to Sam's Club for this very generous donation.
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DON'T MISS THESE OTHER UPCOMING DCSD
COMMUNITY EVENTS!
Denver Nuggets
Community Night
January 2014
Nat'l West
ern Stock Show
February 1, 2014 at 7 pm
Peter Pan the Musical
PACE Center in Parker
March 2014 Denver Cutthroats Community Night Find out more on our website |
Download the DCSD App in theiTunes store or Google Playtoday and you will automatically be entered to win free Broncos tickets (courtesy of HealthONE) for the December 8 game!
Help us reach 10,000 downloads! The app is free and full of great information!
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NEED PRINTING SERVICES?
DID YOU KNOW...
DCSD has an in-house Print Shop that can handle most of your printing needs at a great price, with a fast turnaround time, and reliable service. The shop produces fliers, brochures, posters, booklets, pamphlets and more. Find out more on the DCSD website under Print Services.
You can also contact them at printshop@dcsdk12.org or 303-387-0340 with specific questions, estimates and production times. Shop hours are Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm.
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Download the DCSD App in theiTunes store or Google Playtoday and you will automatically be entered to win free Broncos tickets (courtesy of HealthONE) for the December 8 game!
Help us reach 10,000 downloads! The app is free and full of great information!
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