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January 31, 2023

CSC Meeting Tonight

Denver Center for International Studies Collaborative School Committee Agenda Date: January 31, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. through Zoom Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3394623166?pwd=UFEzWnB2UVRIMllSWmlRb2phR00xUT09 Meeting ID: 339 462 3166 Passcode: 525389 CSC Agenda: Link here… Continue Reading
January 25, 2023

13 Signs You Should Stop Being a Pirate

Join us for the “13 Signs You Should Stop Being a Pirate” show presented by the DCIS Drama Club/class in the DCIS auditorium on Friday, Feb. 3 at 6 p.m…. Continue Reading
January 25, 2023

8th Grade Transition & Curiosity Awards Night

Dear Families of 8th grade students, Please join us DCIS is hosting a transition night for current 8th grade students and families to help inform you of how Denver Public high schools manage services for gifted and talented students. The evening will begin at 5:30 and end at 6:30 on Tuesday,… Continue Reading
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One Acts Theatre Performance – Times TBD
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Feb
Curiosity Award Night
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09
Feb
“Legally Blonde” movie night
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10
Feb
ACCESS for MLL testing window closes – regular schedule for all students
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10
Feb
LSA Dance
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13
Feb
ICAP Week 3
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14
Feb
ICAP Week 3
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Feb
ICAP Week 3
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Feb
ICAP Week 3
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Feb
ICAP Week 3
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Feb
Presidents’ Day – No School
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21
Feb
No Student Contact Day
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24
Feb
MS Dance
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Mar
Spring Break
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03
Apr
Fulbright Lunch-In DCIS Staff
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12
Apr
Colorado P/SAT Assessment for grades 9, 10, 11 – no other grades report
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13
Apr
CMAS testing for ELA, Math, Science grades 6-8 and 11 (science) – modified schedule to be sent to community by Dec. 1, 2022
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Apr
CMAS testing for ELA, Math, Science grades 6-8 and 11 (science) – modified schedule to be sent to community by Dec. 1, 2022
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Apr
CMAS testing for ELA, Math, Science grades 6-8 and 11 (science) – modified schedule to be sent to community by Dec. 1, 2022
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Apr
CMAS testing for ELA, Math, Science grades 6-8 and 11 (science) – modified schedule to be sent to community by Dec. 1, 2022
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19
Apr
Celebration of Learning
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Apr
DCIS Senior and Junior Prom – location TBD
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24
Apr
ICAP Week 4
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25
Apr
Make-up day for P/SAT – Regular day all students report
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Apr
ICAP Week 4
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Apr
ICAP Week 4
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Apr
Spring Musical Theatre Production – evening shows times TBD
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Apr
ICAP Week 4
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Apr
Spring Musical Theatre Production – evening shows times TBD
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Apr
ICAP Week 4
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Friday was our annual DCIS Passages Day! Our whole school participates to learn from our 11th grade students who have spent their year conducting in-depth research into a topic of their choosing. Thank you Ms. Kendall Graham and Ms. Darlene Rivera for organizing and our visiting community members who attended! Way to shine bright class of 2024! ... See MoreSee Less

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Yesterday, our students and staff organized a performance and display at All School Meeting to recognize the Japanese and Lunar New Year. Thank you Ms. Yoshiko Dolbear and Ms. Peggy Liu! ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

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Grieving and standing in solidarity with our Asian American Pacific Islander community in the wake of the tragedy in Monterrey Park California.
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3 weeks ago

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All DPS schools, Emily Griffith Technical College, and administrative offices are closed Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, due to severe weather. All school-related events and activities, including all Discovery Link and ELCS Enrichment programs, are also canceled. We will continue to monitor the weather and will announce any updates first on the DPS homepage at www.dpsk12.org and district social media channels.
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Todas las escuelas, el Instituto Técnico Emily Griffith y oficinas administrativas de DPS estarán cerradas el miércoles, 18 de enero de 2023, debido al mal tiempo. Quedan cancelados también todos los eventos y actividades escolares, incluyendo todos los programas de Discovery Link y de Aprendizaje Ampliado y Escuelas Comunitarias (ELCS, por su sigla en inglés). Daremos seguimiento continuo a las condiciones meteorológicas y anunciaremos cualquier novedad primero en la página web de DPS en www.dpsk12.org y en las redes sociales del Distrito.
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Tất cả các trường học và văn phòng hành chính của DPS sẽ đóng cửa vào Thứ Tư, ngày 18 tháng Một, 2023 do thời tiết khắc nghiệt. Tất cả các sự kiện và hoạt động liên quan đến trường học, bao gồm tất cả các chương trình của Kết nối Khám phá (Discovery Link) và chương trình Bồi dưỡng ELCS cũng như của Trường Cao đẳng Kỹ thuật Emily Griffith, đều được hủy bỏ. Chúng tôi sẽ tiếp tục theo dõi thời tiết và thông báo thông tin cập nhật, trước tiên trên trang chủ của DPS tại www.dpsk12.org và các kênh truyền thông xã hội của Học khu.
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جميع المدارس والمكاتب الإدارية التابعة لمنطقة مدارس دنفر العامة ستغلق في يوم الأربعاء 18 يناير 2023، بسبب سوء الأحوال الجوية. تم أيضًا إلغاء جميع الأحداث والأنشطة المتعلقة بالمدرسة، بما في ذلك جميع برامج Discovery Link وELCS Enrichment وكلية إيميلي جريفيث التقنية. سنستمر في مراقبة الطقس وسنعلن عن أي تحديثات أولاً على الصفحة الرئيسية لمدارس DPS على www.dpsk12.org وقنوات التواصل الاجتماعي الخاصة بالمنطقة. ... See MoreSee Less

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3 weeks ago

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We will have a snow day tomorrow Wednesday 1/18! At DCIS, we will have classes 4, 5, 6 (Green Day Schedule) on Thursday upon our return, and all classes on Friday (White Day). Enjoy your time tomorrow!
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"On Snow Days" School Closing Song - Parody of Frozen's In Summer Olaf

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This was our 4th school closing song for the 2015-16 school year at the Minford Local School District. A parody of Frozen's In Summer song written and perfo...

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DCIS at Baker

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Update: Thanks to generous community members, this goal has been met! Please consider supporting our 2022 graduate, Tony Samora. A $200 continuing education fee from CU is unexpected for his family. They are selling beef and bean smothered burritos with lettuce tomato and your choice of pork chili red or green for $10 each. They can be delivered to DCIS next week too special delivery! email shesamora1@gmail.com to arrange burrito delivery at DCIS. ☺️ Thank you! ... See MoreSee Less

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