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eDCSD Online Middle School Update

September 24, 2025

eDCSD Online MiddleSchool UpdateSeptember 24, 2025
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Thank you to everyone who attended our Open House last Thursday. We enjoyed seeing all of our families in the building. Today marks the start of week 7 so there are only 2 regular weeks left in the quarters. Make sure you are keeping up with those due dates and reaching out for help before the quarter ends. Please read the information below regarding upcoming events.

Upcoming Events:

  • Wednesday, October 1: 9 - 12:30 Middle School Blended
  • Wednesday, October 8: 9 - 12:30 Middle School Blended
  • Wednesday October 8 and Thursday, October 9: Final Exam Days
  • Friday, October 10 - Sunday, October 19: Fall Break, No School

Information from DCSD Information from DCSD

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Apple Awards Nominations 2026

Please take some time to nominate your teachers from eDCSD for the 2026 Apple Awards!
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Interpreters for Parent Meetings

If you need an interpreter for a parent meetings, use this form to request.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14uWbn7gi4-dIcLJHTLqIB0Ihp5Iz6JJ6jUkK1u0h6og/edit#responses

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App and Website Use

As an online school, students will be using a variety of instructional websites and/or apps throughout the 2025-26 school year. Please read the attached letter citing all the applications used by our school for instructional purposes. If you wish to opt a student out of a particular resource, please fllow the directions on the eDCSD 25-26 Parent Letter For App or Website Use.

Student Opportunities Student Opportunities

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Travel Abroad This Summer!

Do you dream about your child having the opportunity to travel the world? This is their chance! Come to our virtual informational meeting on September 25 at 6:00 PM to learn more about the upcoming Summer 2026 trip to ITALY. Or come see me tomorrow at Parent/Teacher Conferences. Make sure you register for the meeting here: https://rsvp.eftours.com/rmctxyu

Friday Game Club

Looking for a great way to spend some Fridays? Join Mr. Moran's Board Gaming Club! Please see the flyer for more details and sign up by 9/17 so Mr. Moran knows how many students to expect!

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UC PreHealth Students

See the information in this flyer about a program through University of Colorado for students interested in the health field.

eDCSD Policies eDCSD Policies

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Due Date Policy 2025 - 2026

At eDCSD, our goal is to help students develop healthy work habits and time management skills.

Work each week will be assigned on Wednesday morning and will be due the following Tuesday night at 11:59 PM.


Students will be able to submit the work for an additional two weeks after the Tuesday night deadline. After an assignment has been open for 3 weeks, the assignment will close and will no longer be available for submission.


We hope that this policy helps to encourage students to work synchronously with the class while still allowing for the flexibility that eDCSD families desire.

You may view the new policy here.

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Blended Learning Days

Blended Learning is held at 373 Inverness Parkway Suite 207, Englewood, CO 80112.


While at Blended, students will participate in projects and activities to support relationships between the teachers and students as well as peer connections. In addition, all staff including administrators, counselors, tech support, school psychologist, learning coach, learning specialist, and office staff are available to support students with any questions or needs.


Middle School: Wednesdays 9 AM - 12:30 PM - Required Attendance

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Virtual Classes

Each week, students should attend their virtual classes. These are live classes held on Google Meets with teachers and the students in their assigned courses.

Middle School Virtual Class Schedule - Required Attendance

Student Support Student Support

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Mrs. Anne Roberts - eDCSD French Teacher

Mrs. Roberts is the French teacher at eDCSD for levels Middle School 1A , 1B, High School 1 - 4, and AP. She has been with eDCSD for over 12 years. Mrs. Roberts will be available starting quarter 2 for in-person help on Tuesdays during Blended Learning by request (please email me) alroberts@dcsdk12.org or you can set up a Calendly appointment calendar link: https://calendly.com/vccalendar/15min?month=2025-09.

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An Introduction from our Learning Coach, Mrs. Penzenstadler

My name is Laurie Penzenstadler, and I am thrilled to introduce myself as your new Learning Coach for eDCSD. As we prepare to begin the 25-26 academic year, I wanted to reach out and welcome you to what I know will be an exciting and successful journey.


I am looking forward to getting to know each of you and learning about your academic goals and interests. Please feel free to reach out to me via email at ljpenzenstadler@dcsdk12.org or stop by in person if you have any questions or just want to say hello.

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Counselor Information

If you need support from your school counselor, please reach out to:

Jenny Alsup Grades K-8 at jdalsup@dcsdk12.org

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Technology Support

If you are experiencing technology issues and need support beyond what your student's classroom teacher can provide, please contact Mrs. Blomquist at kblomquist@dcsdk12.org

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NEW 2025-2026 Device Check Out Process - Please Read!

Say goodbye to paper forms! We're excited to announce that our student device checkout process has gone fully digital for the 2025-2026 School Year.


eDCSD Online Student Device Loan Agreement

25-26 eDCSD Online Computer Request

Students are required to pay a refundable deposit of $100 (payable in MySchoolBucks) to check-out a device. The $100 deposit fee will be added to the student account in MySchoolBucks after the request is submitted. Students will receive an email with pick-up information after the deposit has been paid in MySchoolBucks.

Parent Resources Parent Resources

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School Lunch at Blended Learning

All students may pick up a free school sack lunch while at blended learning provided by Nutrition Services. If students would prefer, they may bring their own lunch or snack.

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Virtual Parent Orientation for Quarter 1

We hosted virtual parent orientation on Monday, August 25th from 5:30 - 6:30 PM for our eDCSD Online Community.

We discussed how to find resources, the why and how of setting up parent Canvas accounts, due date policies, and tips for supporting a student in your home.

Virtual Parent Orientation August 25, 2025

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Parent Canvas Accounts

If you have not yet set up a Parent Canvas Account to monitor your student's progress, please do so following these PARENT CANVAS ACCOUNT INSTRUCTIONS. We will be reaching out to families who have not completed this process by the end of the quarter.
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Contact Information

Front Office: 303-387-9600

Attendance: Sally Garrett 303-387-9604

Technology Support: Kristina Blomquist 303-387-9745 ~ kblomquist @dcsdk12.org

Office Hours

Monday - Thursday: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Friday: By phone, email, or appointment.

If you need assistance, please call 303-387-9600

Laura Sharp
eDCSD Online Assistant Principal
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