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Teller Elementary School

PRIDE Post: February 22nd, 2024

02/22/24, 8:55 AM

Hi Hi Teller! Here is the weekly PRIDE Post! Please read it in full and reach out if you have any questions!!

1) BOOSTERTHON!

1. Don’t forget to Register on MYBOOSTER.COM!
2. Calling All Tiger Alum! 📣

Our Teller Fun Run is almost here and we need your help to reach out goal! This year, we have created a way for you to donate to our fundraiser while supporting students in need. CLICK HERE to donate to our anonymous student page, Star Tiger. Any rewards earned will go to Teller students who may otherwise not be able to financially participate. Thank you for helping all of the Teller community succeed!

1. Volunteer for the FUN RUN on 3/1/2024:

Below is our FUN RUN schedule for March 1st. We are in need of volunteers to support on the field with tallying/marking the run cards. If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up HERE. We are hoping for 6 volunteers per run!

We will be asking all volunteers to arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the run they are volunteering for. All volunteers will need to sign in at the front desk before heading out to the turf.

- - 8:00AM - 8:40AM – 5th
  - 8:45AM - 9:25AM – 4th
  - 9:30AM - 10:10AM – 2nd
  - 10:15AM - 10:30AM – ECE
  - 12:15PM - 12:55PM– 3rd
  - 1:00PM - 1:20PM – KG
  - 1:50PM - 2:25PM – 1st

2) Community Shoutout & Thank You!

We are so excited to share that we have another community shoutout! This shoutout is for Giovanni Gomez!

He supported another Teller family and student with communication and offering additional support and friendship! He did this in his own time and certainly went above and beyond helping out the student, staff, and family.

Thank you so much for being a member of our Teller community and exhibiting Teller PRIDE traits!!!!

Thank you, thank you!

3) SUMMER CONNECTIONS!

The Summer Connections Program is returning as a free, five-week program from June 17-July 19. DPS students entering first through fifth grade are invited to participate in this full-day program. Designed for student readiness, the program introduces students to next year’s curriculum with a special focus on STEM subjects. Students will also participate in a variety of activities including Inventor’s Week, The Lego Challenge, Career exploration and computer science. Plus, there’s an exciting field trip in store!

Registration IS NOW OPEN!!! Please ensure you have your Parent Portal account set up to be able to register. If you need support with Parent Portal please visit the My Portal Contact Us webpage. Submission of the application does not guarantee a seat. For more information go to bit.ly/3UsCi2n.

4) A MESSAGE FROM THE TELLER PANTRY

We have distributed more than 45,000 pounds of food and other essential living items so far this school year! The Pantry is a wonderful resource for ALL current Teller families and staff, no questions asked. Yes, even you!

Please come visit! Be sure to check out our Hours prior to your visit to ensure we are open as hours are subject to change based on volunteer availability.

5) FINAL CALL: Spring CogAT Sign Ups (due by tomorrow, February 23rd if interested)

Attention 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade families, If you are interested in having your child take the CogAT assessment this spring, please complete the nomination form. Applications can be found at If you are interested in having your child take the CogAT assessment this spring, please complete the nomination form. Applications can be found HERE!

Applications for testing are due by Friday, February 23rd. Students can only take one cognitive assessment per calendar year, so if your child was already given the NNAT, NGAT, or the CogAT this year (fall 2023), they cannot be assessed again this spring. To find out more information about CogAT testing and GT programming, please visit the Spring CogAT signup HERE or reach out to Marian Dorsey at marian_dorsey@dpsk12.org.

6) March 14th- Class Photos!

Classroom photos will be on March 14th, 2024. Please plan accordingly and save the date!!

7) Join us for a CSC Meeting on February 27

Next week, the Collaborative School Committee (CSC) will be meeting on Tuesday February 27, 2024 from 5-7 pm in the Teller Library. This is our regular monthly meeting for March, but the date was pushed back a week so that Mrs. Bates can attend prior to her leave. All members of the Teller Community are invited to attend. We will be sharing budget and enrollment updates, discussing election details for the 2024-2025 school year, discussing the traffic meeting and concerns, and reviewing the Student Perception Survey. An agenda for the meeting can be viewed here. There is time set aside during the meeting for Public Comment.

The CSC is a group of parents, teachers, and community members whose role is to advise and provide recommendations to our Administrative Team while bringing community and parent voice to the table. The CSC primarily advises on the school's Unified Improvement Plan (UIP) and budget. Additionally, the CSC provides input on program design changes, school and community engagement, principal evaluation/selection, and safety and discipline procedures.

CSC members want to ensure that all members of the Teller Community feel informed, but that they also have a voice. Please feel free to reach out to any CSC member with questions or concerns you might have. CSC Members for the 2023-2024 school year include:

- - Sabrina Bates, Principal, sbates@dpsk12.net
  - Jason Smartt, Assistant Principal, jason_smartt@dpsk12.net
  - Angela Dire, Second Grade Teacher, adire@dpsk12.net
  - Lisa Davis, Parent, lisa@denverdavis.com
  - Rob Parker, Parent, stacy.rob.parker@gmail.com
  - Kathy Price, Parent, priceofmommahood@gmail.com
  - Katie Walsh, Parent, kkraskey@gmail.com
  - Trevor Price, PTA Representative, taprice1977@gmail.com

8) February MLE DAC Meeting

- Wednesday, February 21st
- 9am-11am
- Location: Goldrick Elementary

All families of DPS multilingual students and community members are encouraged to attend!

This month, we will have representatives from Special Education, Gifted and Talented (GT), and Summer Connections (summer school program). Come learn about these programs and talk directly to the district experts. Breakfast, interpretation, and childcare will be provided. Click HERE to register.

See attached flyers!
English Español العربية Tiếng Việt አማርኛ Soomaali Français नेपाली 汉语

9) 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.

10) Share Social Media Safety Training with Families

The Family of Community Engagement is offering a Social Media Safety for Families Workshop on March 12 from 5-6 p.m. This session will provide resources and tips for families on the dangers of social media and how to help students stay safe and smart online. Families will gain valuable information and collaborate with other families on technology safety solutions. We will launch an interactive training module for DPS families as well to use after this session and receive certification they have completed the training. Families can learn more and RSVP here. Questions can be directed to Jasmine Rigby.

11) Get a Ride to Work with Colorado Employment First!

Employment First programs offer support to SNAP recipients to help them gain long-term self-sufficiency through employment and can offer a variety of services, including rides to and from their workplace depending on their county. Learn more about how to access these services and edibility on the Colorado Employment First webpage.

12) Save the Dates: UPCOMING DINE OUT DATES!

GB Fish & Chips

- Monday Feb 26th 4pm-9pm
- 5325 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80220
- 20% donated back to Teller
- Just mention Teller Elementary when ordering

Mici Italian

- Tuesday March 12, 2024
- 727 Colorado Blvd. Denver, CO 80206

13) SORA: Access Digital Books In Other Languages!

Experience digital books in over 20 languages on SORA! This three-minute video demonstrates three ways to filter and find books, audiobooks, magazines and read-alouds in Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic and many other languages. Please note that not all materials are available in all languages.

Have a title you’d like to read that isn’t in SORA? Fill out the Request a Title form, and Library Services will do their best to help! Keep reading!

14) ELCSports Summer Camp Registration Opens Feb. 20

Extended Learning and Community Schools is proud to launch its first-ever sport-focused summer camp at South High School! These weekly camps will help students build athletic skills and prepare them for ELCSports, DPS' only district-run elementary sports league. For more information, click here. Registration will go live on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 7 a.m. If you have any questions, email elcsports@dpsk12.net.

15) UPCOMING DATES

February:
- 2/26: Beginning Band Performance
- 2/27: Violin Performance
- 2/27: CSC Meeting 5-6pm
- 2/28: Tiger Voices Performance
- 2/28: Fire Drill 9:30-9:45am
- 2/29: Concert Band Performance
- 2/29: Teller Yearbook and 5th grade Ad Deadline
March:
- 3/1: First Day of Women’s History Month!
- 3/1: End of 2nd Trimester
- 3/1: Fun Run Day!
- 3/1: No Warren Village
- 3/1: Sabrina Bates’s last day
- 3/4: KG-5th ISIP Testing
- 3/4 -3/8: CoGAT Testing Window
- 3/5: STAR 1st-5th Testing
- 3/6: Fire Drill
- 3/8: No School for ECE
- 3/8: MLE PAC Potluck

Attachment: 17086172280776_GB.pdf

Attachment: 17086172281044_MiciFlyer.pdf