CHOICE PROCESS IS NOW OPEN
The 2018-19 school year choice window is now open and will remain open through February 28th. School assignments results are expected to be sent to families in early April. All application will be online, no paper copies will be available.
ONLINE CHOICE APPLICATIONS
All choice applications will be processed online ONLY, no paper application will be available. In order to prepare for the online process, be sure to have your username and password from Parent Portal. If you need help in retrieving that information, you are able to use the self service function by clicking here. If you have not created a parent portal please visit https://myportal.dpsk12.org/Pages/Default.aspx.
SCHOOLMINT
DPS is introducing an online, mobile-friendly tool which families will use to submit your SchoolChoice application. Because of this change to an online application process, lots of resources will be available for families, including the SchoolChoice telephone hotline (720)423-3493, access to computer labs and technical support here at to view scheduled times for extra support click here.
IMPORTANT LINKS
SchoolChoice Navigation: is a tool to help you navigate through the online SchoolChoice process
Outreach Calendar: A calendar for families that want more assistance with the SchoolChoice process
Create a Parent Portal: If your student is a current DPS student you can use your Parent Portal to log-in.
DGS TOURS AND SHADOW DAYS
Did you know that DGS offers tours and shadow days to families interested
in DGS? Our Shadows have now started, please contact the office at 720-424-7480.
SUMMER ACADEMY
Summer Academy packets went home Thursday, January 18th, 2018. If your child got one, please fill it out and return it to school. Questions? If you have any questions contact Liz Dawson at [email protected] Or (720) 424-7496 .
SKI AND SNOWBOARD CLUB
The second ski trip is fast approaching on Friday, February 23. Returning skiers, please make sure that you have paid for the second trip. New skiers, you must sign up two weeks in advance (Friday, February 9) to receive early bird pricing. Complete information can be found at www.dgsspecials.weebly.com. Direct questions to [email protected].
GIRLS ON THE RUN
We are still looking for coaches for our Girls on the Run team. The time commitment is either Tuesday or Thursday from 3:45-5:00. The program itself is very easy to follow and does not require much prep time outside of the after school hours. We will start the week of March 5th and run through mid-May. If you are interested or have an idea of someone outside of the DGS community that I can contact, please let me know- [email protected] or Room 103. Thanks!
BUS DELAYS
Dear bus riding families, we wanted to let families know what we have done and what we know about concerns for busses being on-time and picking up all students. We see ourselves that bus 210 arrived late to the school several times last week. We know it missed students in the morning and was also late in the morning. We observed first-hand that bus 209 was 45 minutes late on Tuesday. We have reached out to district transportation supervisors to issue formal complaints and gain clarity on the situation. Bus 209 had a mechanical issue before coming to school on Tuesday and was delayed for mechanical reasons. Bus 210 had a temporary replacement driver because the normal driver was ill but it also has issues making it to our school on-time due to a tight transition schedule and Leetsdale traffic. Routing is working on a more successful route. We welcome any concerned parents to contact transportation (720-423-4600) if they have a complaint or question and we will continue to work with the department ourselves.
WINTER WEATHER
Be sure to send your students in the appropriate layers for a Colorado Winter. If it's above 20 degrees and there is no ice on the playground, we will be outside for recess.
STUDENT ACTIVITY FEES
Parents with many excursions already taking place it is imperative that fees are paid, or some type of arrangement is made. Please see the office staff to make a payment or make an arrangement of $6 a month. As always we thank you for your support
ECE - 5th - $50
6th - 8th - $75
FROM THE FARM
Check out Sprout City Farms' recent newsletter for updates on our 7th season, and info on our crowdfunding campaign!
Sprout City Farms is in a critical transition period and has launched a campaign to raise $10,000 by December 15th to keep our current farms growing and meet our food access and education goals for 2018. We're nearly halfway to our fundraising goal: please check it out, make a pledge, and share! Denver developers are buying up land at a rapid clip and we need your help to ensure we can build future urban farms to grow the local food movement, protect remaining lands, keep communities strong, and continue getting kids outside to learn about food and farming!
2017 Wrap-up:
We've wrapped up our 7th season at the farm! Thanks to all who came out to visit, help in the field, shop at the Farm Stand, and/or attend a workshop or event! This year we produced 7,000 pounds of fresh food for the School Cafeteria, CSA program, Farm Stand, and Donation programs, hosted nearly all DGS grade levels/classes multiple times in the spring and fall, hosted over 200 volunteers, and all in all reached over 1,500 families! We appreciate the support of the Denver Green School community and look forward to seeing everyone again outside starting in April. Until then, we'll be working with the PTA/PASS on forming a Wellness Committee to support food/nutrition initiatives of the farm and garden--stay tuned!
2018 Farm CSA Shares:
Weekly shares of the farm's harvest are now on sale for 2018! It's like pre-paid grocery shopping: come to the DGS Community Farm each Wednesday 4-6pm from late June to late October and get a box full o' seasonal veggies to take home! Veggie/herb/flower shares are $450 (payment plans available), and we offer fruit, egg, meat, mushroom, and tea shares through local partners. Check out all the info on Sprout City Farms' website and get in touch with Farmer Meg if you'd like to know more! ([email protected], 720-319-8126) Work shares and SNAP/EBT shares are also available--info and applications are on the website.
The 2018-19 school year choice window is now open and will remain open through February 28th. School assignments results are expected to be sent to families in early April. All application will be online, no paper copies will be available.
ONLINE CHOICE APPLICATIONS
All choice applications will be processed online ONLY, no paper application will be available. In order to prepare for the online process, be sure to have your username and password from Parent Portal. If you need help in retrieving that information, you are able to use the self service function by clicking here. If you have not created a parent portal please visit https://myportal.dpsk12.org/Pages/Default.aspx.
SCHOOLMINT
DPS is introducing an online, mobile-friendly tool which families will use to submit your SchoolChoice application. Because of this change to an online application process, lots of resources will be available for families, including the SchoolChoice telephone hotline (720)423-3493, access to computer labs and technical support here at to view scheduled times for extra support click here.
IMPORTANT LINKS
SchoolChoice Navigation: is a tool to help you navigate through the online SchoolChoice process
Outreach Calendar: A calendar for families that want more assistance with the SchoolChoice process
Create a Parent Portal: If your student is a current DPS student you can use your Parent Portal to log-in.
DGS TOURS AND SHADOW DAYS
Did you know that DGS offers tours and shadow days to families interested
in DGS? Our Shadows have now started, please contact the office at 720-424-7480.
SUMMER ACADEMY
Summer Academy packets went home Thursday, January 18th, 2018. If your child got one, please fill it out and return it to school. Questions? If you have any questions contact Liz Dawson at [email protected] Or (720) 424-7496 .
SKI AND SNOWBOARD CLUB
The second ski trip is fast approaching on Friday, February 23. Returning skiers, please make sure that you have paid for the second trip. New skiers, you must sign up two weeks in advance (Friday, February 9) to receive early bird pricing. Complete information can be found at www.dgsspecials.weebly.com. Direct questions to [email protected].
GIRLS ON THE RUN
We are still looking for coaches for our Girls on the Run team. The time commitment is either Tuesday or Thursday from 3:45-5:00. The program itself is very easy to follow and does not require much prep time outside of the after school hours. We will start the week of March 5th and run through mid-May. If you are interested or have an idea of someone outside of the DGS community that I can contact, please let me know- [email protected] or Room 103. Thanks!
BUS DELAYS
Dear bus riding families, we wanted to let families know what we have done and what we know about concerns for busses being on-time and picking up all students. We see ourselves that bus 210 arrived late to the school several times last week. We know it missed students in the morning and was also late in the morning. We observed first-hand that bus 209 was 45 minutes late on Tuesday. We have reached out to district transportation supervisors to issue formal complaints and gain clarity on the situation. Bus 209 had a mechanical issue before coming to school on Tuesday and was delayed for mechanical reasons. Bus 210 had a temporary replacement driver because the normal driver was ill but it also has issues making it to our school on-time due to a tight transition schedule and Leetsdale traffic. Routing is working on a more successful route. We welcome any concerned parents to contact transportation (720-423-4600) if they have a complaint or question and we will continue to work with the department ourselves.
WINTER WEATHER
Be sure to send your students in the appropriate layers for a Colorado Winter. If it's above 20 degrees and there is no ice on the playground, we will be outside for recess.
STUDENT ACTIVITY FEES
Parents with many excursions already taking place it is imperative that fees are paid, or some type of arrangement is made. Please see the office staff to make a payment or make an arrangement of $6 a month. As always we thank you for your support
ECE - 5th - $50
6th - 8th - $75
FROM THE FARM
Check out Sprout City Farms' recent newsletter for updates on our 7th season, and info on our crowdfunding campaign!
Sprout City Farms is in a critical transition period and has launched a campaign to raise $10,000 by December 15th to keep our current farms growing and meet our food access and education goals for 2018. We're nearly halfway to our fundraising goal: please check it out, make a pledge, and share! Denver developers are buying up land at a rapid clip and we need your help to ensure we can build future urban farms to grow the local food movement, protect remaining lands, keep communities strong, and continue getting kids outside to learn about food and farming!
2017 Wrap-up:
We've wrapped up our 7th season at the farm! Thanks to all who came out to visit, help in the field, shop at the Farm Stand, and/or attend a workshop or event! This year we produced 7,000 pounds of fresh food for the School Cafeteria, CSA program, Farm Stand, and Donation programs, hosted nearly all DGS grade levels/classes multiple times in the spring and fall, hosted over 200 volunteers, and all in all reached over 1,500 families! We appreciate the support of the Denver Green School community and look forward to seeing everyone again outside starting in April. Until then, we'll be working with the PTA/PASS on forming a Wellness Committee to support food/nutrition initiatives of the farm and garden--stay tuned!
2018 Farm CSA Shares:
Weekly shares of the farm's harvest are now on sale for 2018! It's like pre-paid grocery shopping: come to the DGS Community Farm each Wednesday 4-6pm from late June to late October and get a box full o' seasonal veggies to take home! Veggie/herb/flower shares are $450 (payment plans available), and we offer fruit, egg, meat, mushroom, and tea shares through local partners. Check out all the info on Sprout City Farms' website and get in touch with Farmer Meg if you'd like to know more! ([email protected], 720-319-8126) Work shares and SNAP/EBT shares are also available--info and applications are on the website.