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PRIDE Post: August 29th, 2024

08/29/24, 11:37 AM

PRIDE Post: August 29th, 2024

Hello Teller Families!

It was so great seeing everyone for yesterday's Back to School Night! As we embark on the 24/25 school year journey, we will be sending out weekly PRIDE Posts every Thursday with important updates, upcoming events, family resources, and more!

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or suggestions.

 

1. No School on Monday 9/2

All Denver Public Schools will be closed on Monday, September 2nd in observance of Labor Day. See you all on Tuesday, September 3rd. 

2. Picture Day on Tuesday 9/3

Teller’s picture day is on Tuesday, September 3rd. Picture forms will be sent home in Thursday folders on August 29th, which is TODAY! You can also order in advance on their website here. 

Lastly, we are looking for one volunteer each for the times below. If you are interested, please email cheryl_ruiz@dpsk12.net asap!

    • 10:30 - 1:00
    • 12:30 - 2:20

3. Early Release Reminder:

Friendly reminder, if parents/guardians need to pick their child(ren) up early from school, the main office will release students up until 2:20p.m Monday-Thursday and up until 12:10pm on Friday. If parents/guardians come in after 2:20p.m./12:10p.m., the main office will not release children until the dismissal bell rings at 2:40p.m/12:30pm. Please plan accordingly. 

Please review this information in our 2024/2025 Teller Family Handbook. 

4. GT Info Night on Thursday 9/5

On Thursday, September 5th, Teller will be hosting a GT Family Info Night session from 5:00pm-6:00 p.m.  This meeting will be in person in the Teller library, please enter through the main Teller doors, Door 1. This will be for families of students who are identified as GT, HGT, and ME; this session is also open to anyone who is interested in finding out more about the identification process at Teller. In this informational session, Mrs. Dorsey will discuss the GT service model and schedule at Teller, provide information about the ALP process, and answer any questions. 

If you are interested in attending, but cannot make it, please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Dorsey with questions at marian_dorsey@dpsk12.org . If you attended the GT Info Night last year, do not feel obligated to come as the information will be the same as last year.

5. Hispanic Heritage Performance on Tuesday 9/10

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we are excited to announce a special cultural performance at Teller! On September 10th, from 8:25 am to 9:05am, Folklórico de Colores will be joining us to share their vibrant and traditional dance and music with our students.

This performance is a wonderful opportunity for our students to experience and celebrate Hispanic culture through lively and engaging performances. We hope this event will inspire and educate our students, and we invite you to join us in celebrating this important cultural month.

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to sharing this special experience with our Teller students!

6. CSC Meeting

    • DATE: Tuesday, Sept 10th
    • TIME: 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
    • LOCATION: Teller Library 

The Collaborative School Committee (CSC) brings together families, staff and community members to create and implement a plan to promote high achievement within a school. Teller’s CSC meets on a regular basis throughout the school year, and is an opportunity for key stakeholders to have a voice in their school. 

7. PTA Meeting

    • DATE: Tuesday, Sept 10th
    • TIME: 6:10 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
    • LOCATION: Teller Library 

Please join PTA to learn about all of the wonderful ways to get involved at Teller and support our kids through fun events, community building, volunteering, fundraising and more!

Kids get free babysitting and pizza in the gymnasium!

8. Teller Attendance Voicemail Update! 

Earlier this week we sent out an email about Teller’s attendance voice mailbox being over capacity and inaccessible. The issues have now been fixed and it is up and running. Thanks for your understanding as this issue was resolved!

9. Discovery Link

Teller’s Afterschool Discovery Link program is now on an active waitlist, if you would like to be added to the waitlist in hopes of having access to DL’s services, please complete this waitlist form. 

If you have any questions, please contact Megan Gustafson at megan_gustafson@dpsk12.net .

10. September DINE OUT for Teller dates:

Chook

    • Tuesday and Wednesday Sept 10th and 11th
    • 8th Ave and Birch St
    • All Day!
    • Mention Teller Elementary or enter code “SCHOOLS20” online

Bull and Bush 

    • Tuesday Sept 24th 
    • ALL DAY! 
    • 11am-10pm
    • 15% of all proceeds donated back to Teller 
    • 4700 Cherry Creek South Drive 
    • Denver CO 80246

11. Parent-Teacher Conferences- 10/8-10/10

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on the following dates and times:

    1. Tuesday, October 8th from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
    2. Wednesday, October 9th from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
    3. Thursday, October 10th from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Sign-up information will be communicated by classroom teachers. 

12. No School Reminder: Thursday, October 10th, Friday, October 11th, and Monday, October 14th

As a reminder, there is no school no school on Thursday, October 10th - Monday, October 14th. We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Tuesday, October 15th. 

13. Care Solace Behavioral Health Care Coordination

We are excited to announce the continued partnership DPS has with Care Solace! This organization provides critical Behavioral Health Care Coordination as an added layer of support. All DPS students and their family members. Navigating the behavioral health care system is challenging, and DPS is committed to removing barriers to finding the right care or treatment that meets your unique needs. Care Solace provides a care companion to quickly and confidently find available providers in the community. This includes providers who speak a variety of languages and who provide telehealth and in-person services.

14. Attention 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade families: Fall CogAT Testing

If you are interested in having your child take the CogAT assessment this fall, please complete the nomination form. Applications can be found at the link here. Applications for testing are due by 5 PM on Friday, October 11th.  

Students can only take one cognitive assessment per calendar year, so if your child was already given the NNAT or the CogAT in the past calendar year (spring 2022), they cannot be assessed again this fall. New guidance for the 2024-25 school year advises that students should only take cognitive tests once every three years. After reviewing our nomination testing processes and score outcomes, DPS GT recommends not nominating students every year for cognitive testing. If your child is in Kindergarten or 2nd grade, there is no need to sign up for cognitive testing since the NNAT and NGAT are already provided to all K and 2nd grade students who are not already identified. 

To find out more information about CogAT testing and GT programming, please visit DPS's GT website at https://gt.dpsk12.org/o/gifted or reach out to Marian Dorsey at marian_dorsey@dpsk12.org.

 15. Teller’s Community Block Party on Friday 9/13

We will be hosting our annual block party on Friday, September 13th from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. We will have a variety of food trucks, obstacle courses, rock climbing wall, SpiderJump 4-Way Bungee Trampoline, and a family-friendly movie shown under the stars. 

Invite your family, friends, and neighbors to this FREE event as our hope is to continue to build our strong community!!!

16. Afterschool Support Message from Shelley St. John

Hi everyone! My name is Shelley St. John and I’ve been picking kids up from Teller Elementary for ten years. I have four boys that all went through Teller. I just show up like their mama and we usually play at Teller for an hour or so and then we head to my house. I live near 22nd and York. I have a spring free trampoline that kids love and a big yard. I’m open to taking 2-3 more kids this year. I’m available to pick up for the early Friday as well. I need the parents to pick up by 5-5:30. My other business is tutoring math. I start at 5:30 every day and teach mostly high school math but I always enjoy getting math facts memorized with the kids I watch from Teller. Feel free to contact me for more information.

17. New Teller Wear!

Teller's PTA has worked with a local company to create an always open online store for Teller Wear.  We now have t-shirts and sweatshirts for both adults and kids!  You can get items shipped to the school for $6 or to your home address for the standard USPS weight based fee.  Currently orders over $80 will ship for free---this amount is seasonal for them and subject to change. https://team360sports.com/collections/teller-elementary

18. Congratulations to Mrs. Dilsworth!

We are so happy to share that our very own Ms. Schwarz is now Mrs. Dilsworth after getting married this summer in Colorado! HERE is the link to the registry, if you would like to support the newly wedded couple!

19. School Meals Programs

The School Breakfast Program and the National School Lunch Program are federally-assisted meal programs. It provides a nutritionally balanced, free lunch & breakfast to children each school day.  Children who are eligible for free or reduced-priced meals may also qualify for other fee waivers and additional school funding. We are asking all families to please complete the “You Benefit” form.  

    • All applications are to be submitted online
      • Visit dpsk12.org
      • Click on Departments / Food & Nutrition Services
      • Click on Meal Benefits
      • Click on Submit an Application
    • Families may choose to opt-in or opt-out,
    • Parents must check the box giving consent to disclose the status of their student(s) to other programs if they need fee waivers. 

Meal Prices 

      • We are pleased to announce ALL DPS students are welcome each day to have 1 FREE (no charge) breakfast and lunch. 
        •  We are also pleased to say all schools in DPS will provide unlimited access to the Fruit & Vegetable Bar. 
          • Food service employees will encourage students to go back to the Fruit & Vegetable bar if they are still hungry at no extra charge. 
            • Students may purchase a second meal as well if they would like (Elementary $4.00). Students must have money on hand or money in their  account.  

20. Black Excellence Summit

When: September 14, 2024
Time: 9:00a - 3:00p
Where: University of Denver,
Education Building

This summit offers parents, educators, and community members a unique chance to delve into many aspects of Black Excellence, and the DPS commitment to ensuring that all families/students/educators are given resources they may need in order to put students first. This full-day event provides resources, amplifies student voices, and engages community partners to support recent investments in the work of the DPS Black Student Success Team. Register Here!!

21. Denver Parks & Recreation: Back to School = Back to Fun!

Fall Programs Are Here! With the new school year underway, now is the perfect time to check out fall programs at Denver Recreation Centers. From sports and fitness to arts and culture, there is something for everyone. Don’t miss out—register today to secure your spot! Visit Denvergov.org/Recreation or any Denver Recreation Center to enroll.

 

 

Best,

 

Sabrina Bates, Principal

Jason Smartt, Assistant Principal

Cheryl Ruiz, Dean of Operations



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