Teller Elementary School
PRIDE Post: Friday, October 14, 2022
10/15/22, 10:02 AM
PRIDE Post: October 14, 2022
What’s For Lunch
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Monday, October 17th |
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Tuesday, October 18th |
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Wednesday, October 19th |
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Thursday, October 20th |
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Friday, October 21st |
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Upcoming Events
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Monday, October 17, 2022: No School (Planning and Assessment Day)
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Monday, October 17, 2022: Dine for Teller @ Big Daddy’s Burger Bar
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Tuesday, October 18, 2022: CSC Meeting @ 5:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, October 18, 2022: Teller Town Hall @ 6:00 p.m.
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Wednesday, October 19, 2022 - Friday, October 21, 2022: Vision & Hearing Screening
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Wednesday, October 19, 2022 - 2nd Grade Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test (NNAT)
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Friday, October 28, 2022: Teller’s Fall Festival
Principal Bates Family Update
One day a man was walking along the beach when he noticed a boy picking something up and gently throwing it into the ocean. Approaching the boy, he asked, “What are you doing?” The boy replied, “Throwing starfish back into the ocean. The surf is up and the tide is going out. If I don’t throw them back, they’ll die.”
“Son,” the man said. “Don’t you realize that there are miles and miles of beach and hundreds and hundreds of starfish? You can’t make a difference!”
After listening politely, the boy bent down, picked up another starfish and threw it back into the surf.
Then, smiling at the man, he said…
“I made a difference for that one.”
About a month ago, my husband and I made the decision to follow one of my life-long dreams and host a child from Colombia this winter.
In Colombia, children in orphanages “age out” and are no longer considered adoptable at the age of 16.
With that being said, we, along with nine other families are participating in a host to adopt program. All of us are hosting a child or children who are on the verge of aging out and want nothing more than a forever family.
The Bates family will be welcoming Dayana (13) to our family on November 30, 2022.
During this hosting period, I will be taking a leave of absence from work. I am taking the three weeks in between Thanksgiving Break and Winter Break in order to bond with Dayana. Mr. Smartt and Mr. Hernandez have graciously agreed to split my responsibilities and cover for me while I am out. Over the few weeks, I will be preparing for my leave. I will ensure everything is planned and prepared so Teller continues to run like a well-oiled machine during my absence.
I would like to thank my students, staff, and families in advance for your love and support during this time. I look forward to sharing our host to adopt journey with all of you upon my return. In the meantime, please feel free to reach out with any questions and/or concerns you have.
Sincerely,
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at Teller
Over the past month, the students and staff at Teller have been celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual celebration of the history and culture of the U.S. Latinx and Hispanic communities. The event, which spans from September 15th to October 15th, commemorates how those communities have influenced and contributed to American society at large.
On Thursday, October 13th, our students had the opportunity to listen to Bryant-Webster's El Mariachi Juvenil de Bryant-Webster perform live for our students. We enjoyed listening to a variety of songs, and we even learned how to “grito.” In addition to the Mariachi band, our students watched Folklórico dancers perform in our gym, and even got to learn some new dance moves.
Lost and Found
Please stop by to take a look at lost and found items located outside the main entrance. We will be donating all unclaimed items on Friday, October 21st.
Congratulations Mrs. Bates & Mr. Smartt
On Friday, October 7th, Mrs. Bates and Mr. Smartt graduated from the Cahn Fellows Program for Distinguished Leaders. They flew to New York City to present on the work Teller has been engaged in to support the social-emotional wellbeing of our Black students. You can view their presentation here, or read their research paper here.
Halloween Celebrations
With Halloween right around the corner, we wanted to make sure you had the most up to date information regarding Teller’s Halloween celebrations this year.
All classes will be celebrating Halloween on Friday, October 28th. Individual classroom parties will occur the last hour of the school day (unless otherwise communicated by your child’s teacher), followed by our Fall Festival from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
To help us prepare for Halloween festivities, please send your child to school in their costume to wear all day. As a reminder, the following costume rules apply:
1. No fake weapons of any kind (including but not limited to: knives, swords, guns, lasers, lightsabers, etc.)
2. No blood/gore
3. Halloween masks may only be worn during the fall festival, not during the school day.
4. Shoes must be dress code appropriate
If a student’s costume is deemed inappropriate, we will contact home for a change of clothes.
Teachers will include classroom specific celebration details in their weekly email. If you have any questions about classroom celebrations, please reach out to your child’s teacher.
TELLER TOWN HALL : TELLER CURRICULUM AND CREATING AN INCLUSIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
When: October 18, 2022; 6PM-7:30PM
Where: Teller Auditorium (In-person only; no Zoom option)
Pizza and babysitting provided!
The first Teller Town Hall will feature a macro-level overview of Teller’s curriculum across grade levels with a deeper dive into real life examples from some of Teller’s very own teachers. Additional discussion will focus on Teller’s social-emotional curriculum, including the Behavioral Emotional Screening (BESS) assessment. Following the curriculum overview, hear from a subject matter expert about why certain topics are important to address in school settings. Finally, learn about ways that you can help Teller maintain an authentic and safe learning environment through systems advocacy and other efforts at home.
Please note that there will be scheduled time for questions and answers during the Town Hall. Please send questions that you have in advance, to communications@tellerpta.org by Monday, October 17.
Totally Teller
Say goodbye to virtual fundraisers and travel to Totally Teller 2022: Wanderlust! We've been cooped up for so long, and it's time to be together again!
Indulge your wanderlust on November 12th at FlyteCo Tower. From 7:00pm to 11pm we're celebrating all things Teller and all things travel! The sky's the limit on fun and what we can do for Teller and all our kids.
Tickets are $75 per person and include fabulous heavy appetizers and your first drink free. Ticket prices go up on November 1st to $85 per person, so don't wait!
What is Totally Teller?
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Totally Teller is our annual adults-only evening fundraiser for Teller Elementary.
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We get together for conversation, games, food, a great band and a fantastic silent & live auction.
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Teller's teachers and staff also join the fun!
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There is a theme every year, and your attire (or costume) for the evening is inspired by that theme. So whether you wear a full pilot's flight suit, don your world-traveler glam or just light up the room with your smile, you are guaranteed a fun time with friends while bidding on some exciting auction items — everything from weekend getaways and wine tastings to camps and classes and special "TIGER TREAT" teacher and staff experiences for kids.
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Overnight babysitting at Teller is coming back this year! Stay tuned for more details.
Don't miss a great night celebrating and supporting all things Teller!
Way to Go to Teller!
Thank you to everyone who participated in National Bike and Roll Day on Wednesday. We had an amazing turnout! If you haven't already, please sign up for waytogo to connect with families in your neighborhood and arrange car/bike/walk pools. If you have any questions about this initiative, or would like to get involved, please email membership@tellerpta.org.
Halloween Costume Swap - Extended!
Please remember to drop off your gently used Halloween costumes for Teller's first costume swap! You can drop off through Wednesday, October 19th at the bin in front of the school, or in the main office. The costume swap will take place on Friday, October 21st.
