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Upcoming Events

• Wednesday, February 1, 2023 - Dine for Teller @ Shells and Sauce 

• Friday, February 3, 2023 - First Friday Reading Buddies

• Tuesday, February 7, 2023 - Teller Town Hall @ 6:00 pm

• Tuesday, February 7, 2023 - Dine for Teller @ Chipotle

• Wednesday, February 15, 2023 -  Dine for Teller @ Chook Chicken

• Friday, March 3, 2023 - Teller’s Annual Fun Run

• Tuesday, March 7, 2023 - PTA Community Meeting @ 6:10 pm

• Tuesday, April 4, 2023 PTA Community Meeting @ 6:10 pm

• Tuesday, May 2, 2023 - Teller Town Hall @  6:00 pm

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Dine for Teller @ Shells and Sauce: Wednesday, February 1st

Shells and Sauce at 2600 E. 12th Ave. is hosting our next dine-for-Teller event on Wednesday, February 1st from 3:30 pm until 8:15 pm. Simply mention Teller Elementary to your server for 20% of your sale to go back to Teller. This applies to dine in and take out orders. *Reservations are highly recommended for dine-in as they can get very busy!*

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Lost and Found

On Friday, February 3, 2023, all unclaimed Lost and Found items will be donated to a local charity. Please stop by the Lost and Found this week to check for any lost items. 

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COVID Test Available

Teller’s Backpack Friends received a large donation of COVID tests. If you would like FREE COVID tests, please visit the main office. 

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Peace March

Our 1st grade students have been learning about Martin Luther King Jr. and initiated a Peace March around the school on Friday, January 13, 2023. They created signs and sang We Shall Overcome. The rest of the school got to witness this amazing event. We are so proud of our 1st graders!

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Last Call…

We still have a large number of families who have not paid their child(ren)’s field trip fee(s) for the 2022-2023 school year. All unpaid fees come directly out of Teller’s budget and can impact staffing next school year. To pay your child(ren)’s field trip fee(s), you can do so here. 

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As we shared last week, the Universal Preschool (UPK) Colorado application process is open now. As a reminder, ECE-3 and ECE-4 families have until Feb. 14 to complete a DPS SchoolChoice application and a UPK Colorado application. (Note: Incorrect DPS programs may be listed in the UPK application. The Colorado Department of Early Childhood is working to correct the listings.) If you have a five-year-old and are trying to apply for an ECE-4 program, click here for eligibility information.

For more information about ECE-3 and ECE-4, visit the UPK Colorado webpage and the DPS UPK Colorado landing page. Questions? Call 303-866-5223 or email cdec_upkcolorado@state.co.us.

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Lead Drinking Water Testing @ Teller

In June, Governor Polis signed into law Colorado House Bill 22-1358: Clean Water in Schools and Child Care Centers. This bill requires all licensed child care programs and public schools to test their drinking water for lead and take action when results show levels of lead at or above 5 parts per billion (ppb). The goal of this new law is to lower children's exposure to lead. To meet these requirements, Teller Elementary School has tested for lead a all water fixtures used for drinking and cooking. 

Lead is a toxic metal that is especially harmful to young children. The degree of risk depends on the child’s total exposure to lead from all environmental sources – air, soil, dust, food, paint, consumer products, and water. Typically old or corroded lead plumbing or old brass fixtures can contribute to increased lead levels in drinking water. If you are concerned about your child’s exposure you can have their blood tested. Please contact your health provider to learn more about testing your child’s blood for lead. For more information please visit: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/lead-testing.

Schools/child care facilities that have lead results in drinking water above 5 parts per billion (ppb) must take action to reduce exposure to lead. When lead is found at or above 5 ppb, the fixture is shut off while a more long-term solution is underway. These solutions may include permanently removing the fixture from service, designating a fixture as “not for drinking”, replacing drinking water faucets or fountains, or installing filters. For the fixtures where lead is found below 5 ppb, we will follow routine practices to further lower potential exposure.

Results Summary:

• 20 Fixtures were tested

• 20 Fixtures had lead results that tested below 5 ppb - no further action is required

• 0 Fixtures had lead results that tested at or above 5 ppb

You can view the detailed sample results and remediation plans at the following link: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/environment/lead-safety/test-and-fix-water-for-kids. Results may take up to 30 days to be posted on this webpage. Protecting the health and wellbeing of Colorado’s children is our top priority, and we will keep you updated during the process at Teller Elementary School. If you have questions or concerns about our facility and the actions we are taking, please contact Joni Rix at joni_rix@dpsk12.org.

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Join Us for Teller’s Fun Fun: Friday, March 3rd

We are excited to kick off our Teller Fun Run on 02/22/2023. Our goal is to raise $65,000 for school-wide needs and to strengthen our school community. Our school has always relied on fundraising to provide exceptional opportunities to enhance student learning and we need YOUR HELP registering your student(s) and sharing with friends and family. Mark your calendars for the Teller Fun Run fundraiser kicking off soon!

Key dates to remember:

● REGISTRATION OPENS - 02/08/2023

Register on MYBOOSTER.COM

● Teller Fun Run Kick Off - 02/22/2023

● Event Day - 03/03/2023

We are grateful for our Teller Elementary School family! Thank you for your support this year. Families and fans are welcome at the event! If you’d like to volunteer for the event, please email Emily at fundraising@tellerpta.org.

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Summer Hiking Camp

Ms. Gras is offering her annual summer hiking camp this summer. For more information, or to register your child you can do so here. 

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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 are 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 in any of these positions, please contact Alise at vicepresident@tellerpta.org to learn more and to connect with others who can share their experience with you!