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Teller Elementary School

PRIDE Post: May 30th, 2024

05/30/24, 1:06 PM

 

 

1) LOST AND FOUND 

We will be donating any items that are unclaimed by June 5th. Please take a moment at drop off or pick up to check the lost and found for any missing items. We will also be placing the lost and found rack outside on the blacktop everyday at dismissal until June 4th. 

On June 5th, all items will be on the fence by the turf, final time to claim items. 

 

2) Enrichment Spring Makeups

Almost all of Thursday and Friday enrichment classes ended last week, above is a list of classes that have a makeup the rest of the week. 

If your student doesn’t have a makeup class and isn’t registered for DL, please come pick them up at 2:40pm from their teacher.

 

3) BOOK SWAP THANK YOU!!

Thank you so much to all who donated to our Book Swap!  The event was a huge success thanks to all of you.  We collected and redistributed just over 2,000 books!  Students were so excited to choose “new to you books” to enjoy over the summer.

Special thanks to our staff and volunteers:

    • Ann Mathis
    • Maria Bennett
    • Tracy Hanson
    • Alexis Donovan
    • Karis Emmett
    • Kelly Rogowski
    • Sadie Fox Barocas
    • Ms. Cheryl
    • Mr. Nick

Thank you all for helping make this a wonderful year end tradition!  Happy reading!

 

4) ECE, KG, and 5th Grade Continuations

Teller ECE, KG, and 5th grade continuations will take place on Tuesday, June 4th. Please see the information below:

      • Kindergarten continuation 8:15-9:15am
      • ECE Continuation 9:30 am - 10:30 am
      • 5th Continuation 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Continuation will be on the field, parents will come in through the gates on Jackson St. gates will open 15 mins prior to the start of continuation.

If there is bad weather, we will be moving the continuations into the auditorium. Due to the small amount of space there will only be enough space for 2 guests per student. In the event of a change, we will communicate this information the day before. 

 

5) Last Days of School:

Friendly reminder that the last day is June 5th and it will be a half day with dismissal being at 11:10am.

Students will receive a sack lunch to take home on the last day. Meaning that, they will not have lunch at Teller. 

Please note, sack lunches will be provided the last 3 days of school.

 

6) Park Days June 3rd-5th: 

Below are the days and parks for each grade level’s park day. Please reach out to their grade level teacher.

JUNE 3rd: 

      • Kinder to City Park
      • 4th/5th/MIA grade to Lindsley

JUNE 4th:

      • 1st grade to Lindsley 
      • 2nd grade to Cheesman 
      • 3rd grade to City Park 

 

7) Final Call for 23/24 Yearbooks! 

Last chance to purchase Teller's 2023-2024 Yearbook. A limited number are available on MySchoolBucks for $40, or cash/check/credit card via Ms. Treisi in our main office. Once they're gone, they're gone!



8) Update from the Teller Health Office: 

You might have already heard, DPS will be following CDC guidelines for COVID infections. They are going to treat COVID like the other respiratory infections such as RSV and FLU. 

Students/Staff can return to school/work if they have been 24 hours fever free with no fever reducing medication, and your symptoms have improved. 

There are no guidelines for wearing a mask upon return, but you can certainly wear one if you would like for the 5 days as we advised previously.  The guideline mentions distancing. If staff/students cannot distance themselves all day, then I recommend wearing a mask to stop the spread.

Attached are the new guidelines. 

Lastly, please see the attached flyer about Denver Health.

 

9) Gardening at Teller! 

 

Our third grade classes finished planting our school garden last week, but the preparations for the garden began months ago.  Our first grade classes begin growing seeds in their classrooms at the beginning of March.  They cared for these plants on a daily basis and watched the plants grow and change.  They had the opportunity to share their plants and how to plant seeds with their fourth grade book buddies.  Second grade students helped to cut down the cover crop that held the soil in place through the winter and will decompose in the soil to add nutrients.  Third grade put new mulch, donated by Councilman Hinds office, in the pathways.  Fourth grade planted cool season plants in early May and third grade transplanted all of the plants that first grade grew last week.  It's been quite a spring getting the garden ready and we are eager to watch it grow over the summer.  When school resumes this fall, students will harvest the produce to be given to the Teller Food Pantry.  It's a great lesson in how plants grow, seed to table, and helping others.

 

10) School Supplies for the 24/25 School Year: 

All returning and new Teller students (ECE - 5th grade) are asked to purchase their school supplies through the PTA. Take advantage of an "early bird" price of $55 now through July 15. To make your payment and for additional info click this link or  scan: 

The following items are NOT included in this school supply purchase, but are needed for use on the first day of school: 

    • ECE - 5th Grade: Backpack, Reusable Water Bottle, Lunchbox
    • Kindergarten - 5th Grade: Headphones (must be wired)
    • ECE -  Bedroll, Two Reusable Wet-bags

We are committed to keeping our school supplies affordable. 

Scholarships are available upon request, contact Treisi_Martinez@dpsk12.net  

11) Library Materials Due

We have over 140 books still checked out. All books that are currently checked out are past due. 

All library materials/books should be returned to the library ASAP! Ms. Rosie has been placing updated logs in your mailboxes, please support in getting these checked in! 

12) Middle School Sports Clinics: 

Denver Public Schools will provide the opportunity for incoming middle school students to participate in clinics geared towards Boys and Girls Swimming and Diving, Boys and Girls Lacrosse, Boys and Girls Tennis, and Boys and Girls Wrestling. These programs listed are hosted by the High School Coaches and are being offered over the summer, as they are not currently a part of the Middle School programming that takes place during the school year.

Sessions:

    • 4 weeks in June and/or July
      • June 6-27
      • July 8-Aug 1
    • 2 days a week/2 hours per day
    • For Session 1, please register by Monday, June 3.
    • For Session 2, please register by Monday, June 17.

Registration (FamilyID) & Details per program: 2024 DPS Summer Middle School Clinics- Details. Certified High School certified coaches will serve as the lead instructors from various DPS high schools. Students must be incoming 6-8th graders attending DPS Middle Schools.  Cost:  $35 per student per session. My Spark cards can be used to pay the registration fee.

 

13) Manuel Middle School Cheer Camp



14) Safe Summer Kick Off on Get Outdoors Day

Southwest Denver Coalition, Denver Parks & Recreation & My Outdoor Colorado are joining forces to host Safe Summer Kick Off Get Outdoors Day (SSKO GO), Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 10am to 3pm at Garfield Lake Park. This free, family-friendly event is designed to promote access to healthy and safe outdoor spaces, support under-resourced communities, and celebrate nature exploration.

SSKO GO is a collaborative project with community members, non-profits, local government, law enforcement, and other Colorado-based partners.  They look to provide an intentional, inclusive, and safe outdoor space to explore adventure activities such as hiking, climbing, biking, boating, navigation, nature identification, connection to basic resources, and more. In addition, this event will host a resource fair, music, live entertainment, and activities.

 

15) Upcoming Dates:

May:

      • 5/30: Sackett’s 5th grade performance
      • 5/30: Assessment Binders go home!
      • 5/31: ECE Fun in the Sun
      • 5/31: MIA FT

June:

      • 6/3: KG, 4th,5th, and MIA Park Day
      • 6/4: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Park Day
      • 6/4: ECE, KG, and 5th Continuations 
      • 6/5: Last day of school- dismissal at 11:10am (NO DL)

 

Best,

Sabrina Bates, Principal

Jason Smartt, Assistant Principal

Cheryl Ruiz, Dean of Operations

 

Attachment: 17170958883181_SBHCSummer2024Flyer_Eng_Span_Final_1.pdf

Attachment: 17170958883317_Updated_Covid-19_Guidelines_1.pdf

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