Congratulations 2016 Apple Award Winners!
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The ballroom at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel was packed on Saturday night, as Douglas County School District's best were honored during the 11th Annual Apple Awards. The awards honor excellence in education and celebrate the outstanding work and unwavering commitment of DCSD's teachers, support staff and administrators. This year, seven awards were given during the event, presented by the Douglas County Educational Foundation (DCEF).
World Class Educator:
Tony Verbsky, Highlands Ranch High School
Community Partners of the Year:
Catholic Charities of Central Colorado
Cherry Hills Community Church
Administrators of the Year:
Alisa Pauley, Heritage Elementary
Lee-Ann Hayen, Castle Rock Middle School
Classified Employee of the Year:
Carol Kendall, Acres Green Elementary
Secondary Educator of the Year:
Dr. Mark Thorsen, Ponderosa High School
Elementary Educator of the Year:
Kaitlin Shock, Coyote Creek Elementary
Pioneers in Education
Sarah Wegert, Sandy Miller & Kaitlin Shock
First Grade Team, Coyote Creek Elementary
Click here to meet the winners!The DCEF gratefully acknowledges our headline and in-kind sponsors. View a complete list on our website here, by clicking on Apple Awards.
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Career Education Exploration Program registration opens Mar. 13
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The Career Connect after-school career education program is in its sixth year and will provide a career exploration opportunity for high school students this April. Sponsored by the DCEF, Career Connect features industry professionals showcasing their career pathways. Over 20 sessions will be held, allowing students to explore careers in a variety of fields.
Career Connect is open to all DCSD high school students. Sessions will be held on weeknights in April, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the employer's place of business when possible. Students will need to arrange their own transportation to the employer's site for the weekly sessions.
For more information about the program including a list of employer hosted sessions, dates and locations, click here. Student registration opens on March 13.
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Douglas County Educational Foundation is the non-profit of the month at 105 West Brewing Company in Castle Rock. All gratuities left behind in the month of March will go toward the kick off of the foundation's 2016 "Lend a Hand" School Supply Drive. Click here to learn more about 105W!
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So far this year, DCEF Community Events have raised nearly $25,000 for Douglas County Schools! SAVE THE DATE for these exciting upcoming events. Flyers and links to purchase tickets will be available soon on our website.
Sunday, May 1, 3:00 p.m.
Denver Outlaws
Sports Authority Field at Mile High
Sunday, May 15, 2:10 p.m.
Friday, June 3 - Sunday, June 5, 2:10 p.m.
Elitch Gardens Community Days
Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park
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Employer matching gifts are a great way to increase your fundraising efforts, are you taking advantage of this opportunity? Make sure you ask your parent community to verify whether their employer has a matching gift program, and if so, to apply for those matching funds when they make a donation to your Chapter. Some employers will match more than 100% of their donation, and some will even donate dollars as a match to a parent's volunteer hours! If your employer does not have DCEF or your Chapter set up as a charity in their database, we can assist you with completing this task. Some employers are able to donate directly to your group, some will issue the funds to DCEF, which we deposit and then will write a check back to your Chapter. Keep in mind that the matching gift may take several months to arrive, but it is free money that you don't want to pass up!
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What a Fantastic Opportunity for Parents!
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The 2016 Macaroni Kid Douglas County Summer Camp & Activities Fair is a one-stop community-focused event designed to give families the opportunity to meet face-to-face with the best camps, summer activities, and more in and around Douglas County. DCEF is honored to be the designated non-profit partner this year. Visit the Macaroni Kid website here.
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Local Author Visiting DCSD Schools
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Legacy Point PTIB recently announced that former parent, local mom and author, Lisa Gordon, is visiting DCSD elementary schools upon request to promote her newest book, The Tooth Fairy Story. This beautifully illustrated book answers all the pressing questions children have about this big rite of passage. Lisa will be donating a portion of sales to schools/PTOs. To learn more or to request an author visit at your school, visit her website.
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