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Teller Elementary School

PRIDE Post: April 11th, 2024

04/11/24, 10:44 AM

1. Grocery Grand Opening Give Back Party!

We are so thrilled to share that the new Congress Park Market will be hosting a Teller Giveback day on Friday 4/12! A total of 10% of the profits made on this day will go back to Teller and more specifically to the Teller Pantry Friends.

Please come out and shop tomorrow to support Teller and the Teller Pantry Friends! Here is a link to the flyer for more details!

2. Summer Camps with Ms. Bartos and Upcoming Music Performances!

Tomorrow, April 12th at 5:00 pm in the Auditorium. Makena Bartos will perform her senior recital on trumpet, all are invited. She will have a special guest - Big Band. Doors will open at 4:45 pm.

Join the Rocky Mountain Theater Kids summer Camp! Flyer is attached!

3. ECE and SchoolChoice:

Communications have been sent to families regarding the SchoolChoice process. Families who participated in Round 1 received notification of their school matches this week. Please log into the application to see your student’s school match. Applications for SchoolChoice Round 2 opened on April 10 at 10 a.m.

At DPS, we believe that every student deserves access to high-quality education that fosters their growth, development and love for learning. If you have an ECE student for the 2024-25 school year and have not already submitted your ECE application, we encourage you to do so in Round 2. We have available seats ready to serve families across every region of our district!

If your family completes an ECE-4 application during SchoolChoice, your next step is to complete the Universal Preschool Colorado (UPK) application to receive funding through the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC). If your family completes an ECE-3 application, no action is currently required. The state of Colorado’s UPK pre-registration application for the 2024-25 school year is currently open and closes on Thursday, March 28. For more information about the UPK process, please review this update.

By enrolling your child, you are providing them with a supportive and inclusive learning environment where they can thrive alongside their peers. Our dedicated teachers and staff are committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment that encourages curiosity, creativity and social-emotional development. Research shows that attendance in ECE positively impacts students’ success in elementary school and beyond.

4. Friday, April 19th- NO SCHOOL:

There is no school on 4/19 for students as it is a teacher work day. See you all on 4/22!

5. Teller DEN Night-4/27:

The final DEN Night of the year will be on April 27th. Your child will be fed dinner and enjoy a whole array of activities including arts & crafts, movies (age appropriate), and reading stories before settling down to spend the night in the school.

Make sure to register on the Membership Toolkit here. The pricing will be $75 per child (there are sibling discounts for 2nd, 3rd, 4th children)!

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

6. RIDWELL x TELLER ELEMENTARY :

Teller is keeping Plastic Film from landfills with Ridwell this spring! As part of this limited-time drive, you can bring these types of Plastic Film to school on Tuesday April 30th and Ridwell will make sure they stay out of landfills and are turned into new decking materials instead! Start collecting these items at home now.

You can also help Teller recycle our school’s Plastic Film for the entire ‘24/’25 school year! Be sure to use get.ridwell.com/Teller to join Ridwell with an at-home membership by May 31st, 2024. If we sign up 10 or more new members by this date, we will be awarded monthly Plastic Film pickups for our school next year!

DROP OFF LOCATIONS

1. 1. 1. Front Entrance
    2. Pavilion
    3. Garbage Area
    4. Cafeteria

7. Join Us for Family Wellness Fest:

The Family Wellness Fest event series is brought to you by the DPS Departments of Family and Community Engagement (FACE) and Trauma-Informed & Restorative Practices, as well as community partner, Kaiser Permanente.

Enjoy free childcare, food and giveaways! Learn from DPS experts about restorative practices, substance abuse, social-emotional learning and bullying prevention.

- - Saturday, April 6 from 1-4 p.m. at Montbello Middle School
  - April 13 from 1-4 p.m. at Lake Middle School
  - April 27 from 1-4 p.m. at George Washington High School

For more information, check out these flyers. Call 720-423-3054 or email FACEHelpline@dpsk12.org for assistance.

8. Teller Art & Music Walk:

Save the Date for the Teller Art & Music Walk on Saturday, April 27. Student art will be exhibited on Colfax and Steele streets beginning at noon. Student band, violin and choir performances will take place outdoors 1-3pm at 1521 Steele St. Flyer is attached.

SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER HERE!

9. Art For Life Summer Art Camp!:

Come join our Art Summer Camps! Each week we'll have a different theme, from Taylor Swift, to Jewelry & Zoo animals. Camps run mornings & afternoons all of June & July!

Our Summer Camp registration link is: https://www.homeroom.com/sites/art-for-life-denver/camp

10. Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10: Seeking Student Submissions:

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10! In celebration, DPS invites our students to recognize their favorite teachers by sharing what they love most about them.

Please share this opportunity with students and ask them to share why they love their teachers by completing this short form by Friday, April 19. Please note that submissions may be featured on the DPS website and DPS social media pages (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn).

11. A Message From the Teller Health Office:

12. Minutes from April 2 CSC Meeting:

The Collaborative School Committee (CSC) met on Tuesday April 2 for their monthly meeting. Members of the Teller Community are encouraged to read the full minutes from the meeting. A summary of the meeting is below.

During the meeting, we finalized details for electing CSC members for the 2024-2025 school year. We will be increasing the number of parents who serve on the CSC from four to six. Three parent seats will be up for election for next school year. We highly encourage parents to consider applying for the CSC. Per state statute, membership of the CSC should aim to represent the diverse makeup of the school. We highly encourage all parents to apply for the CSC, but in particular are seeking candidates who are non-white, have a primary language other than English or who will be parents of ECE, Kindergarten, or Second graders (for 2024-2025 school year). An application/nomination form will be made available from April 22 - May 3. If more than three applications/nominations are received, then an election will be held electronically the week of May 6-10. In addition to parent members, the CSC will be appointing a PTA Representative and Community Member. Teacher and Classified Staff positions will be elected by their peers in August. For more information on Collaborative School Committees, please review this information from DPS.

We also engaged in a presentation regarding Teller’s Discipline Policy. Mr. Smartt reviewed the Teller Elementary Behavior Referral Chart, which seeks to define the scope of Teacher-managed behavior referrals versus Support Staff-managed behavior referrals and appropriate responses to different types of behaviors. It is modeled upon the DPS Discipline Matrix and is new this year. The chart has been helpful to triage behavior referrals and empower teachers to support behavior referrals in the classroom.

The CSC will hold their next meeting on May 7 from 5-7 pm in the Teller Library. All members of the Teller community are welcome to attend the meeting and a time will be set aside for public comment.

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

13. McAuliffe Incoming 6th Grade Night:

Resources

14. Upcoming Dates:

APRIL:

- 4/12: No Warren Village Transportation
- 4/12: Congress Park Market- Teller Give Back Day
- 4/16-4/18: 3rd-5th Grade CMAS Math Testing
- 4/19: No School for students, DL camp will be offered
- 4/22: Passover Starts
- 4/22: Earth Day
- 4/23: Author Visit for ECE-2nd graders
- 4/23-4/26: 5th Grade CMAS Science Testing
- 4/24: Admin/ Office Support Professional Day
- 4/26: 4th Grade Shakespeare Performance
- 4/26: Spring Class/Individual Pictures
- 4/26: Shakespeare Festival for 4th graders
- 4/27: Teller Art Walk 1-4pm
- 4/27: Teller DEN Night
- 4/29: 4th/5th MAP Reading
- 4/30: Science Fair
- 4/30: Ridwell Plastic Drive
- 4/30: Tiger Treats

Best,

Cheryl Ruiz, Dean of Operations

Attachment: 17128537523862_2024_Save_the_Date_TellerArtandMusic.pdf

Attachment: 17128537523879_Teller_x_Ridwell_School_Flyer-3.pdf