NEWS RELEASE #30
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 29, 2015
WHAT: APS Board of Education Discussion
WHEN: February 3, 2015
WHERE: 1085 Peoria Street, Aurora, CO 80011
APS Board of Education Discussion
On Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015, The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will be meeting to discuss the implementation of BoardDocs.
The discussion will be held from 5:30-6:00 p.m. in Conference Room A at Educational Services Center 4, 1085 Peoria St., Aurora, CO 80011.
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NEWS RELEASE #29
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 28, 2015
WHAT: First Annual African American Male Empowerment Summit (AAMES)
WHEN: January 30, 9-11:45 a.m.
WHERE: Mission Under Grace Church, 1072 Chambers Ct., Aurora, CO 80011
Hinkley High School Hosts First Annual African American Male Empowerment Summit (AAMES)
A team of educators and mentors at Hinkley High School is working to inspire young African American men to take charge of their own success. The theme for the first annual African American Male Empowerment Summit (AAMES) is “The Urgency of Now”.
The Summit will be facilitated by African American men who are leaders in our community. The men, from all different backgrounds, careers and ages will be speaking to students about characteristics that establish a pathway to success.
Aurora Public Schools Superintendent Rico Munn will be speaking with students at 9 a.m. The keynote speaker, Jameel Mallory, will share his remarks with students afterwards. There will be a career inquiry session and workshops focused on: Integrity, Self-Determination, Accountability, and Visionary Goal-Setting.
About Jameel Mallory
Jameel Mallory is a research assistant for the University of Colorado’s Department of Family Medicine. His work involves implementation and innovation within primary care. Mallory is a proud graduate of Aurora Public Schools. He regularly volunteers with many different community organizations.
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Interested media may contact APS News Media Specialist
Patti Moon at 303-326-2755 for more information
NEWS RELEASE #28
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 8, 2015
WHAT: APS Board of Education Work Session
WHEN: January 13, 2015
WHERE: 15701 East 1st Avenue, Suite 206, Aurora, CO 80011
APS Board of Education Work Session
On Tuesday, January 13, 2015, the Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will hold a work session pursuant to C.R.S. 22-32-108 to discuss the superintendent evaluation tool.
The work session will be held from 6:30-9:00 p.m. in the Support Services Conference Room, at Educational Services Center 1, 15701 East 1st Avenue, Suite 206, Aurora, CO 80011.
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NEWS RELEASE #27
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 7, 2015
Vista PEAK Exploratory Logs Huge Increase in Dad Volunteer Hours
Vista PEAK Exploratory is seeing a huge spike in volunteer hours this school year. It’s all thanks to fathers and father figures participating in the new WATCH D.O.G.S.® (Dads Of Great Students) program.
During the last school year, Vista PEAK Exploratory logged just 38 volunteer hours from men. This year, the school is on track to have more than 1,000 male volunteer hours.
A typical daily schedule for a volunteer is as follows:
7:45-7:55 Check-in at the office and receive your official WATCH D.O.G.S.® ‘Dog Tag’ nametag to place on your official WATCH D.O.G.S.® uniform T-shirt above the WATCH D.O.G.S.® logo. Have a photo taken of you and your student(s) for the Wall of Fame.
7:55-8:20 Assist with student arrival in the bus and car areas.
8:20-8:45 Take part in orientation with the WATCH D.O.G.S.® School Representative.
8:45-9:00 Patrol hallways, parking lot, buildings and perimeter. (Special Attention: Get a feel for the layout of the building)
9:00-9:45 Volunteer for _____________ in room ______.
9:45-10:00 Patrol hallways, parking lot, buildings and perimeter. (Special Attention: Upstairs Passing 9:50-9:55am)
10:00-10:40 Volunteer for ______________ in room ______.
10:40- 1:35 Lunch and recess interaction – we encourage you to eat lunch with your own student(s) and visit with the other students during this time. Also assist PARA professionals with lunch and playground duty.
1:35-1:45 Patrol hallways, parking lot, buildings and perimeter. (Special Attention: Outside Playground)
1:45-2:15 Volunteer for _______________in room ______.
2:15-2:25 Patrol hallways, parking lot, buildings and perimeter. (Special Attention: Upstairs Passing 2:20-2:25pm)
2:25-2:55 Volunteer for _______________in room______.
2:55-3:05 Take the WATCH D.O.G.S.® ‘End of Day’ online survey.
3:05-3:30 Assist with student dismissal in the bus and car areas.
In honor of this year’s many volunteers, Vista PEAK Exploratory is hosting a celebration for families:
WHAT: Dads and Kids’ Pizza Night
WHEN: Thursday, January 15th, 6:30-7:30pm
WHERE: Vista PEAK Exploratory Cafeteria, 24551 E 1st Ave, Aurora, CO 80018
About WATCH D.O.G.S.®
WATCH D.O.G.S.® is the father-involvement initiative of the National Center for Fathering. It was created in 1998 at George Elementary in Springdale, AR. Since then, the program has spread to more than 4,000 schools across the United States and internationally.
Studies by the U.S. Department of Education have demonstrated that a positive adult male role model will have a uniquely positive impact on the development and educational success of a child. The U.S. Department of Education has identified the WATCH D.O.G.S.® program as an effective way to increase male involvement in our nation’s schools.
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Interested media may contact APS News Media Specialist
Patti Moon at 303-326-2755 for more information
