DPS Parent & Family Engagement

09/04/2026

09/01/2026

👑 Calling All Power Parents! Join The Parent Ambassador Family '26–'27! Hello families! 👋

We are on a mission to celebrate school pride and make our schools the best they can be—and we need YOU to lead the way!

We’re officially recruiting for our 2026–2027 Parent Ambassadors at:

Stivers

Roosevelt

Westwood

Wogaman

EJ Brown

Cleveland

International School @ Rosa

Residence Park

Charity Adams

Mound Street/ Jackson

Kemp! 🌟

What does a Parent Ambassador do?

⚡ Unlocks School Pride: Helps families feel welcomed, connected, and celebrated.

📢 Connects Families & Staff: Serves as a friendly bridge between parents and school leadership.

🎉 Builds Community: Finds fun, creative ways to get other parents involved.

Ready to step up and make a difference? Joining is easy! You can:

Talk to your school: Reach out directly to your building Principal or Assistant Principal.

Email the team: Send a quick note to [email protected] or [email protected].

Let’s do amazing things together this school year! 🚀

08/26/2026

Did you know substance use issues don't care about your job, your background, or what kind of coffee you drink? They can affect literally anyone, anywhere.

The good news? Prevention works—and stopping problems before they start is a total game-changer. 💡💪

Whether you're looking for support for yourself, a loved one, or just want to know what resources are out there, help is just a click away.

👉 Check out samhsa.gov/find-help and let's keep taking care of each other!

08/25/2026

☕ LIVE FROM OUR PARENT / FAMILY / CARGIVER LOUNGE QUESTION:

What is the HARDEST part of getting everybody out the door for school?

⏰ Waking up
👕 Getting dressed
🥣 Breakfast
🎒 Finding everything
😭 Anxiety/meltdowns
🚗 Transportation
😂 ALL OF THE ABOVE

No judgment in this living room. 😂❤️

08/23/2026

PARENT CHALLENGE: The Front-Door "Launchpad" Reset! 🚀

Sunday night prep is the secret to a stress-free Monday morning. Today’s family challenge is to set up a dedicated launchpad station near your door for all your kids' gear.

Get your children involved by giving them age-appropriate jobs tonight:

👦 Kindergartners (Diamond): Set shoes and outerwear by their basket.
👧 3rd Graders (Dylan): Put their signed reading log into their backpack.
👦 6th Graders (Deuce): Plug in devices and check school folders.
👧 High Schoolers (Ana): Review the week's schedule and route essentials.

📸 Snap a photo of your family launchpad and post it in the comments below! One family will win a family game night gift basket!

08/21/2026

💙 DPS FAMILIES: Stay Connected. Stay Informed. Stay Ready! 🏫📲

Hey, Village! 👋🏾

As we get the school year rolling, we want our parents, grandparents, guardians, kinship caregivers, foster families, and ALL the amazing adults raising and supporting our students to have helpful information right at their fingertips.

🏫💨 FIRST — What If You Suspect Mold at Your Child's School?

If you see, smell, or hear about possible mold or water damage, don't panic—but don't ignore your concerns either.

Here are a few important steps:

📸 DOCUMENT IT — Write down dates, locations and concerns. Keep pictures, emails, and messages when available.

📧 COMMUNICATE — Contact your child's principal or appropriate school contact in writing. Ask whether the area has been inspected, whether a moisture source was found and corrected, and what steps are being taken.

🩺 WATCH YOUR CHILD — Pay attention to new or worsening coughing, wheezing, congestion, eye/nose/throat irritation, asthma, or allergy symptoms. If you have health concerns, contact your child's healthcare provider.

📝 ASK FOR SUPPORT — If a health concern is affecting your child's ability to attend, participate, or learn at school, talk with the school team. Families of students with an IEP or Section 504 Plan can also contact their child's team when appropriate.

🤝 REACH OUT FOR HELP — You don't have to figure out the school process by yourself. Your DPS Family & Parent Involvement/Parent Mentor team can help families organize concerns, prepare questions, understand who to contact, and advocate for their child's educational needs.

📲 AND DON'T MISS THIS!

Are you in our **DPS ParentSquare Parent & Family Group** yet? 👀

If not, **COME ON IN, VILLAGE!** 💙

👉 https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/85124194

This is another way we're keeping DPS families and caregivers connected, informed, and involved.

☀️ MONDAY CHECK-INS
Start the week connected and ready.

🎉 FRIDAY CHECK-INS
Let's check in, celebrate wins, and close out the week together.

📣 PLUS: Important announcements, family resources, helpful reminders, Parent Mentor tips, upcoming opportunities, and those little "Hey, Family—you might want to know this! " tidbits throughout the year.

Facebook is great—but we don't want an algorithm deciding whether you receive information that could help your family. 😉

📲 Join our ParentSquare Parent & Family Group today:
👉 https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/85124194

Because informed families can ask better questions.
Empowered families can advocate.
Connected families help build stronger schools.

💙 The Village Starts With Us.
🏫 DPS Family & Parent Involvement

08/20/2026

Parents of 3rd graders: This is a crucial milestone year for literacy! The 3rd Grade Reading Guarantee can feel intimidating, but you are your child's best reading coach.

Dylan is working on his reading stamina this month! Here is how you can support your child at home without the stress:
📖 The 20-Minute Rule: Split reading into two 10-minute sessions (one morning, one night).
❓ Ask 'Why' & 'How': Don't just ask what happened—ask how the character felt.
🪞 Model It: Let your child see you reading books, news, or recipes!

🚀 Together, we’re making reading a superpower!

08/19/2026

Going from preschool to Kindergarten is a massive emotional leap for our littlest scholars—and for us as parents! Separation anxiety and big afternoon meltdowns are completely normal during the first few weeks.

Diamond and her family are practicing the "Smell the flower, blow out the candle" breathing technique. Try doing this together during your evening wind-down to help your child process their day.

💛 Parent Reminder: You are doing a great job. Be patient with the adjustment period—restful bedtimes lead to smoother mornings!

08/18/2026

Raising a twice-exceptional (2e) learner like 6th-grader Deuce means balancing high academic curiosity with developing executive function skills. Middle school transitions can trigger sensory and organizational overload!

Swipe through for 3 quick caregiver hacks on :

📍 Slide 1: How to use hyper-fixation topics as learning rewards.
📍 Slide 2: Why visual timers reduce homework power struggles.
📍 Slide 3: Setting up a 2e-friendly study space.

📌 Saved this post? Bookmark it for your next Sunday prep routine!

08/18/2026

Various events to check out over the next few weeks!