Teller Elementary School
PRIDE Post: Friday, January 20, 2023
01/22/23, 6:44 PM
PRIDE Post: Friday, January 20, 2023
What’s For Lunch
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Upcoming Events
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Monday, January 23 2023 - Sienna Wine Bar Parents’ Night Out
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Tuesday, January 24, 2023 - CSC Meeting from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Thursday, January 26, 2023 - 1st Grade Performances from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Friday, January 27, 2023 - Assessment Binders
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Wednesday, February 1, 2023 - Shells and Sauce Dine-for-Teller event
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Tuesday, February 7, 2023 - Teller Town Hall, 6:00 pm
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Tuesday, February 7, 2023 - Chipotle Dine-for-Teller event
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Wednesday, February 15, 2023 - Chook Chicken Dine-for-Teller event
Teller’s Attendance Line
Teller’s attendance line has finally been fixed. To report an absence, you can either call our attendance line at 720-424-3560 or submit an absence notification via our App.
Dine for Teller @ Sienna Wine Bar: Monday, January 23rd
Sienna Wine Bar and Small Plates is hosting a Parents’ Night Out on Monday, January 23rd. 10% of all proceeds from the evening will be donated back to Teller so enjoy a glass of wine at their recently opened location on the corner of 12th and Madison.
Teller Backpack Friends
SNAP households will see a reduction in monthly SNAP benefits in March 2023 due to recent congressional action. If you are affected by this change and in need of food
assistance, please contact Teller Backpack Friends. We are here to help Teller families that are struggling with the issue of food insecurity. You can contact us directly at
backpackfriends@gmail.com or the 'contact us' feature on our website Teller Backpack Friends. You can also contact school psychologist, Aileen Cerezo at aileen_cerezo@dpsk12.net or
Dean of Culture, Jason Smartt at jason_smartt@dpsk12.net if you desire to remain anonymous to the program.
End of Emergency Allotment Benefits
Families of Multilingual Learners
Families of multilingual learners are invited to attend the Multilingual Education (MLE) Districtwide Advisory Committee (DAC) on Wednesday, January 25th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson High School. At this in-person meeting, families and staff will learn more about resources to advocate for their students around Gifted and Talented. Families and schools can register here. For more information, visit the MLE DAC webpage or call 720-423-2661.
School Choice Now Open
DPS SchoolChoice for the 2023-24 school year is now open through 4 p.m. Feb. 14. DPS' annual open enrollment process is for any student who wants or needs to attend a new school for the following school year, particularly incoming kindergarten, sixth- and ninth-grade students. All incoming ECE-3 students, as well as incoming students who reside in an enrollment zone, must complete an application in order to list enrollment preferences.
Research your school options using School Finder, the Enrollment Guide, or by contacting schools directly. Once you have your preferred schools in mind, rank them in order of preference (up to 12) and submit your SchoolChoice application by the deadline. There is no advantage to submitting early. Simply submit your application anytime between now and 4 p.m. Feb. 14. Families will be notified of their results in late March.
ECE-3 and ECE-4 Families: Complete Both a SchoolChoice and UPK Colorado Application
Along with other Colorado school districts, DPS is working with the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) to continue expanding its Early Childhood Education program by rolling out a new enrollment process for Universal Preschool (UPK) Colorado. This new change will provide tuition support for families. Please refer to this one-pager for more information.
What does this mean for DPS students?
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UPK Colorado ensures that, in the year before they are eligible for kindergarten, every child is eligible for half-day (minimum 15 hours per week) state-funded, voluntary preschool, beginning in the 2023-24 school year provided they complete the UPK application and attend a school/program that is a participating provider (like DPS).
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Four-year-olds with qualifying factors are eligible for additional hours of tuition free preschool.
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Three-year-olds with qualifying factors are eligible for at least part-time (10 hours per week) preschool programming.
With these changes, the SchoolChoice process for ECE families will be much different than in previous years. ECE-3 and ECE-4 families must complete both a SchoolChoice application and a UPK Colorado application. The UPK Colorado application will open on Tuesday, Jan. 17 and close Feb. 15 -- please note that this window and application is separate from our DPS SchoolChoice window and application (Jan. 13-Feb. 14).
Follow the steps in this ECE-3 or ECE-4 flier to complete both a SchoolChoice application and a UPK Colorado application. Fliers in additional languages will be available here.
For more detailed information, read this letter (Letters in other languages are available here.). Given that this is a brand new program and system, we encourage schools and families to continue checking the UPK Colorado webpage and the DPS UPK Colorado landing page regularly for updates.
If you have questions about the UPK Colorado process, call 303-866-5223 or email cdec_upkcolorado@state.co.us.
Yearbook Order
Don’t forget to order a yearbook for the 2022-2023 school year. Yearbook cost $35 each. Yearbooks will not be available for purchase after January 31, 2022. 5th grade families will have the option to purchase a dedication page for their child to recognize their hard work and achievement while at Teller. Yearbooks and 5th grade dedication pages can be purchased on the My School Bucks website. If you have any questions about the yearbook, please email treisi_martinez@dpsk12.org
Spring CogAT Testing Sign Up
If you are interested in having your child (1st, 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade only) take the CogAT assessment this spring, please complete the nomination form. Applications can be found at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScunmyJy06R1QW-BL3tv8DpV566k_YgwuXUa6g8spX0JrYj7g/viewform. Applications for testing are due Friday, April 7th. Students can only take one cognitive assessment per calendar year, so if your child was already given the NNAT or the CogAT in the fall, they cannot be assessed again this fall. During the fall semester, DPS students enrolled in Kindergarten, 2nd, and 6th grades are tested with the NNAT as part of the universal screening process; those families do not need to submit this form unless their child was not assessed during the fall screening. If you have any questions, please contact marian_dorsey@dpsk12.org.
Welcome to the Kids Heart Challenge!
Kids Heart Challenge, formerly known as Jump Rope For Heart is Teller’s active, fun and educational program that’s rewarding for students, parents/guardians, and communities. Students will be participating in jump rope during their PE classes and receive an informational packet in their classroom folders. The heart challenge fundraiser is optional and available for all students from January 4 - February 3 . Download the Kids Heart Challenge mobile app, register at heart.org/KHC or follow along with the informational packet. Please reach out to Mr. Lingerfield, P.E. Teacher with any questions at dlinger@dpsk12.net
2023-2024 OPEN POSITIONS: PTA BOARD
Are you looking for a meaningful way to support Teller’s staff, students, and community with your time and talents? The Teller PTA Board has three open positions for the 2023-2024 school year. If you’re interested in volunteer leadership, we’d love to start a conversation with you! ALL ARE WELCOME.
Time Commitment
- 1x month Board Meeting
- 1x month Community Meeting or Teller Town Hall
- 1x month meeting with school leadership (President-Elect, Treasurer-Elect
only, when available)
- Support School Community Events, when available
President-Elect
Join the PTA Board for a shadow year to learn about the President’s role and responsibilities. Attend standing meetings and support the current President with overall coordination efforts, when available. Participate in any PTA- supported activities that are of interest. Project management skills a plus but not necessary. Assume the role of President in 2024-2025.
Treasurer-Elect
Join the PTA Board for a shadow year to learn about the Treasurer’s role and responsibilities, to include managing the PTA annual budget. Attend standing meetings and support the current Treasurer with purchase approvals and disbursement of funds, if needed. Participate in any PTA-supported activities that are of interest. Accounting skills are a plus but not necessary. Assume the role of Treasurer in 2024-2025.
Communications Chair *not a shadowing position*
Jump into this role in 2023-2024, taking the lead coordinating PTA news and information to share with school leadership for the Pride Post each week. Manage the Teller PTA social media accounts and develop and design marketing materials, to include donor banners, graphics for events/committees, etc. Graphic design skills are a plus!
If interested, please contact Alise at vicepresident@tellerpta.org to learn more and to connect with others who can share their experience with you!
Save the date for Teller’s Annual Fun Run
On Friday, March 3, Teller will host its annual fundraising event is an 8-day fitness and virtue-focused fundraiser, which culminates in the epic event day on March 3rd for all students. Families and fans are welcome! If you’d like to volunteer for the event, please email Emily at fundraising@tellerpta.org.
Furniture Shopping?
If you’re shopping at American Furniture Warehouse, be sure to mention Teller Elementary or TLRDPS at checkout and 4% of your purchase will come back to Teller!
2023-2024 & 2024-2025 School Year Calendars Now Available!
You can find the school district's 2023-24 and 2024-25 school year calendars, including translated versions of the calendars that will be available in nine languages, Calendar and Publications page.
Using Safe2Tell Effectively
DPS has been seeing a rise in the number of misused and malicious reporting on our
Safe2Tell safety tip lines. The Safe2Tell tip line is not a resource for general complaints and should only be used in cases of emergency. Please note that false reports are a felony, and subject to criminal penalties according to Senate Bill 21-081. We encourage all parents and students who have a complaint to reach out directly to their schools for more information on how they can receive help or new accommodations. Help us keep DPS safe by using this tool effectively!
