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Teller Elementary School

PRIDE Post: January 25th, 2024

01/25/24, 9:46 AM


  1. Teller Town Hall #3!

The next Teller Town Hall is right around the corner, so mark your calendars! This upcoming Town Hall will take place on Wednesday, January 31st from 6-7:30pm. 

Like always, babysitting and free pizza will be offered! Please complete this REQUIRED Google Form if you plan on attending.

This Town Hall will cover PTA, CSC, and Teller Leadership updates! Here is the flyer with more information! These flyers were sent home in Thursday folders! 

     2. Spring Enrichment Registration OPENS Next Tuesday!

Here is the brochure for Spring Enrichments!

Don't miss the opportunity to sign your student up for offerings such as Spanish, Piano, Karate, Drones, Pottery, and more!!

Spring Registration will open on January 30th, 2024 at 6am and it will end on February 12th, 2024 at 10pm. There are 32+ enrichments and various offerings for ECE families! If you are in need of a scholarship, please see the directions included on the brochure!

If you have any questions, please reach out to cheryl_ruiz@dpsk12.net 

  1. 1st Grade Performance- February 1st from 5-6pm

Please come and join us on February 1st to see all of the 1st graders THRIVE! 

All 1st grade students will perform a variety of songs and poems from around the world!

Logistics: 

      • 1st grade students must arrive at Door 2 (located by the Auditorium) by no later that 4:45pm
      • Students will be directed to the gym to check in with their classroom teachers and families will be directed to the auditorium to find seating
      • Please note, no food or drinks are allowed in the auditorium and all phones must be silent during the performance to respect all of the work the students are doing!
      • There will be select seats that are reserved for our Totally Teller Tiger Treat winner, please respect those spots
      • After the performance, families will be asked to check out their students from their classroom teachers in the gym.

  1. 3rd Grade Performance - February 22nd from 5-6pm

There has been a change to the 3rd grade performance date. Our Teller 3rd grade performance will now be on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND.

Please come and join us on February 22nd to see all of the 3rd graders celebrate and honor Black History Month.

All 3rd grade students will perform a variety of songs, stories, dances, poems!

Logistics: 

        • 3rd grade students must arrive at Door 2 (located by the Auditorium) by no later that 4:45pm
        • Students will be directed to the gym to check in with their classroom teachers and families will be directed to the auditorium to find seating
        • Please note, no food or drinks are allowed in the auditorium and all phones must be silent during the performance to respect all of the work the students are doing!
        • There will be select seats that are reserved for our Totally Teller Tiger Treat winner, please respect those spots
        • After the performance, families will be asked to check out their students from their classroom teachers in the gym.                     

     5. Black Family Engagement!

Are you a Black/African American identifying family? Did you receive a January Newsletter from Iyana Hunter?

If not, please sign up to stay informed on all the happenings! Here is a PDF version for families :)

  1. Parent’s Night Out: Let Ms. Gras watch your kids!!! 

Need a night out and support watching your student(s)? Ms. Gras is offering support in watching your kids, siblings welcome. Here is the link to signup. 

Day off from school? January, February and March days as well as summer hikes and adventures with Ms. Gras. Siblings welcome. Here is the link to signup!

  1. Refugees, Migrants and Access to Services!

Colorado has recently welcomed many newcomers arriving from the Southwest border. New arrivals are often in need of many of the programs and services offered by county Human Service offices. Though these migrants may be fleeing similar circumstances as refugees, there are some crucial terminology and immigration status differences to understand, as human service departments assess individuals’ eligibility for benefits and services.

Check out this document created by the Colorado Office of Economic Security that lists out different resources for our Migrant and Refugee families.

  1. Department of Housing Stability: Temporary Rental & Utility Assistance!

The Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance (TRUA) Program assists eligible households with:

        • Rental Assistance – Up to 6 months of rental assistance may be provided to an eligible household within a 12-month period (calendar year). This may include rental arrears, the current month’s rent, and one future month’s rent.
        • Utility Assistance – This program provides utility assistance to Denver Water and/or Xcel Energy (electric, gas) for renters and homeowners. Utility assistance may be provided to eligible households one time per utility within a 12-month period (calendar year).
        • Relocation Assistance – This may include security deposit, first month’s rent, and application fees. Deposit and first month’s rent will count as one month each toward the 6-month maximum.

Learn more about the Department of Housing Stability and apply for the TRUA Program and share this flyer with your families today!

  1.   The CherryArts Student Art Buying Program is now open for application!

Don't miss out on this opportunity for FREE ART for your school or community center!

This exceptional program is provided through the support of BOK Financial and provides access for Colorado students to become art collectors for their schools. Each school will be given a budget of $500 to purchase artwork from Artists exhibiting at the Cherry Creek Arts Festival. The artwork will become a permanent installation at your school or community center!

Twenty-two schools, with three student buyer representatives, will attend the Arts Festival on Friday, July 5th to meet professional artists, shop the 2024 show and purchase artwork.

APPLY NOW!- Application Deadline: March 15th. Learn more about the Student Art Buying Program here.

  1. 2024 DHS & Food Bank Rockies Mobile Food Pantries!

In 2024, there will only be one Denver Human Services and Food Bank of the Rockies mobile food pantry per month. These will take place at Empower Field at Mile High, 

Parking Lot E. Most pantry events will take place on the third Friday of the month (dates subject to change due to Empower Field event conflict or weather). Distribution time will remain from 9-11:30 a.m. or until food runs out.

For those that would still like to attend a food distribution in East Denver, check out these pantries close to the 80205 zip code area or go to Food Bank Rockies to find food.

  1. Update from Teller Health Office!

CDC Update- Norovirus season 2023-2024

Colorado is currently experiencing a higher than usual number of norovirus outbreaks. Between Sept. 1 - Dec. 22, 2023, 94 outbreaks caused by norovirus were reported, with 15 in long-term care facilities, 42 in schools, and 34 in child care facilities. While norovirus incidence is highest between the months of November to April, the number of outbreaks so far this season is more than this same time frame in previous years.

CDC Update on FLU 2023-2024 Colorado is highly active with the FLU this week. 

Please remember to keep little ones home with fevers. Kids must be Fever free without medications for 24 hours prior to returning to school. It can also be a good idea to send them back with a mask if they still have lingering symptoms including coughing, sneezing, and runny noses. It can help stop the spread

Weekly US Map: Influenza Summary Update | CDC

  1. Upcoming Dates!

Here is the link to the Teller Calendar page on our Teller website. 

January:

      • 1/25: Assessment Binders sent home with Thursday Folders
      • 1/26: KG Field Trip
      • 1/29: Lockdown Drill
      • 1/30: Spring Registration opens at 6am
      • 1/31: Teller Town Hall #3 (6-7:30pm)
      • 1/31: 3rd Grade Music FT

February:

      • 2/1: KG-5th ISIP Testing
      • 2/1: First Day of Black History Month
      • 2/1: First Grade show and performance 5-6pm
      • 2/2: Yearbook candids
      • 2/2: Reading Buddies 9:15-9:45am
      • 2/2: No Warren Village Transportation
      • 2/5 -2/9: Spirit Week (link)
      • 2/6: CSC Meeting 5-6pm
      • 2/7: Fire Drill
      • 2/8: 2nd grade FT
      • 2/8: BINGO Night 5:30-6:30pm
      • 2/10: DEN Night
      • 2/13: MIA FT
      • 2/14: 1st Grade FT
      • 2/16 & 2/19: No School
      • 2/22: Boosterthon starts!

 

Best,

Sabrina Bates, Principal

Jason Smartt, Assistant Principal

Cheryl Ruiz, Dean of Operations

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