Dear Team DPS/DPS Community,
As we near Winter Break, I want to take this opportunity to share some important local community resources that provide support to those in need this holiday season. The holidays are a busy time for us all but it is incredibly important to take care of ourselves and our loved ones, and support those in our community who are in need. Included below are resources spanning from food banks, counseling services, hotlines, and energy assistance that will be available to our DPS community over the winter break. Please be sure to review the resources below and share them widely with those who could use the extra support.
DPS’ Family and Community Engagement (FACE) team has compiled a comprehensive list of meals, housing, mental health and other resources to share with students and families in English and Spanish.
Meals: In addition to the food banks listed in the FACE resource guide, the City and County’s Office of Children Affairs is offering a free supper and/or snack at any Tasty Food site for youth (ages 5-18) across Denver during the holiday break! No registration or ID is required — students can simply drop by and enjoy a nutritious meal! Check the schedule flier (in English and Spanish) for more information. Details on holiday schedule changes and planned holiday closures will be available on the Tasty Food website.
Supporting our Newcomers: Our Multilingual Education department organized a New Arrivals Toolkit supporting our new-to-country and newcomer students.
Thank you to our staff, families and community team members for the countless hours of support you have poured into our scholars and their education this semester. There is so much for us to look forward to in the new year. Until then, I wish everyone a safe and relaxing winter break!
In collaboration,
Dr. Alex Marrero
DPS Superintendent