Teller Elementary School

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Upcoming Events

• Tuesday, February 14, 2023 - ECE, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Valentine’s Day Parties

• Wednesday, February 15th - Student Led Conferences from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

• Tuesday, February 28th - Dine for Teller @ Culinary Dropout

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

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

• Friday, March 10, 2023 -  No School for ECE Students

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

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

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Valentine’s Day Parties

All ECE -5th grade classrooms will be hosting Valentine’s Day parties. Individual teachers will communicate specific details with families via their classroom newsletter.

Please see below for specific Valentine’s Day party details. 

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Student Led Conferences: Wednesday, February 15th

Please join us for Student Led Conferences on Wednesday, February 15th from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. These student-led conferences will be conducted in classrooms. There are no scheduled conference times; these conferences are “come as you wish” anytime between 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.. After your child leads you through their collection of work to share, you may then make your way to the art room, music room, and/or the gymnasium to see your child’s special’s teacher. Our interventionists, ELA, and HGT teachers will also be available that evening.

WHAT TO EXPECT 

• Your child will be in charge of the conference and has planned specific areas to share. Please allow your child to proceed with their plan. 

• You will be shown completed work, see demonstrations of skills, and be told about the class and your child’s part in it. 

• Several children will be conducting conferences in the classroom at the same time. Please kindly switch off your mobile phone during the conference so that your attention to your child’s presentation can be uninterrupted. 

• Your child may be unsure of your reactions to their presentation. Please provide encouragement and feedback as your child proceeds. Ask questions to clarify and try not to direct or control the conference. 

• Teachers will be present to facilitate and support the conference. This will not be the time for a parent-teacher conference.  If you would like an individual conference, please email your child’s teacher to set up a time.

• Expect your child to share his/her strengths, successes, best work, and favorite subjects. Your child may suggest areas for improvement. Discussion of a plan or goal for improvement is encouraged.

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After School Enrichment Cancelled: Wednesday, February 15th

All after school enrichment classes will be cancelled on Wednesday, February 15th due to student led conferences. 

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Girls on the Run

Registration is open for Teller Girls on the Run Spring Season. Practices will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. starting March 6th until the 5k race on May 20th. Cost is $195 (scholarships are available).The program is open to girls in grades 3rd - 5th Register here: https://girlsontherunrockies.org/ 

Reach out to Sara Singh at ssingh@dpsk12.net with questions. 

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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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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!

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DPS Board Redistricting Feedback Needed

We need your feedback! The Denver Public Schools Board of Education is composed of five representative districts and two at-large members. According to Colorado state law, it's time to rebalance the total population in each district. There are six proposed scenarios on how to move the boundaries between board districts to create this balance. We need your feedback on which scenario is best. Please note that we have added two new scenario maps (scenario E and F) this week. Check all the scenarios out here and give your feedback by February 20th. 

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Discount Alert: Colorado Rapids & Colorado Avalanche

Join us in supporting the Colorado Rapids on March 4 and April 1 as they take on Sporting Kansas City and Los Angeles FC at Dicks Sporting Goods Park at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $20 and include parking, with $5 from each ticket sold being donated to the DPS Foundation! To purchase tickets, click here.