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Teller Elementary School

PRIDE Post: October 24th, 2024

10/24/24, 2:32 PM

 

1) October Principal Report 


If you did not see the October Principal Report sent out yesterday, please take a moment to look it over now. We promise it is worth the read!

2) Fall Festival Reminders - 10/25

Join us from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM for an afternoon packed with fun and spooktacular activities for our Teller community! Check out the Fall Festival MAP ahead of time to familiarize yourself with the layout of each activity! 

Timeline: 

    • 4:00pm-6:00pm: Students and families can enjoy our Trunk-or-Treaters, visit the pumpkin patch to pick out a pumpkin to decorate, donate some food for the Teller Pantry, purchase some sushi or pizza ($3 a slice), join in the cakewalk, sip some warm apple cider, meet some amazing enrichment providers, or munch on free popcorn!
    • At 6:00pm: We will wrap up the stations and kick off our costume contest on the basketball court. We’ll have winners for each grade, from ECE to 5th, along with a family prize! Plus, this year we’re excited to introduce a trunk-or-treat competition, with a trophy for the most-voted trunk!
    • At 6:30pm: The Fall Festival ends and clean up starts!

Teller Pantry Friends is asking the entire school community to again support our vision of mutual aid by bringing a donation with you to the Fall Festival this Friday that will support the annual Thanksgiving Dinner box event. Following are our suggestions based on your child(ren)'s grade level(s):

    • ECE-Kindergarten: roasting pan, foil, cooking spray
    • 1st-2nd grade: canned yams, marshmallows, brown sugar
    • 3rd-5th grade: instant mashed potatoes, salad dressing
    • For those that may prefer to provide a monetary donation, please visit our donation page for options

There will be tables located near the NW corner of the school (MAP) where items can be dropped off.

3) Bicycles for Students - 10/27 

Bicycles for Children is thrilled to invite you to their First Annual Tour de' Frights Costume Parade and Art Party at Cheesman Park! This event is packed with fun for all ages, featuring: Live music, delicious pizza, art projects for the kids, and a trick-or-treat bicycle course through the park to teach bicycle safety and maneuvering. Come dressed for trick-or-treating and don't  forget your helmet! 

    • Event Details: 
      • Start Time: 12 PM near the playground at Cheesman Park 
      • Pizza Arrival: Around 4 PM 
      • Costume Parade: 5:15 PM 

4) Pep Rally - 10/28

Teller’s third pep rally is on Monday, October 28th. We loved seeing our Teller tigers decked out in Teller colors for the last assembly, for that reason, we HIGHLY encourage all Teller students to dress up again in school colors (blue and yellow).

5) Dine Out Night - 10/29

Mici (Colorado and 8th) - Tuesday October 29th, from 11:00 a.m.. to 9:00 a.m. Mici will donate 20% back to Teller when participants show the flier in person or on their phones, or use the code GIVEBACK for online ordering. Please see flyers attached for both DINE OUTS!

6) Field Trip Payments Due - 10/31

If you have not yet paid your child’s field trip fee for the 2024-2025 school year. you must do so by Thursday, October 31st. All field trip fees can be paid via MySchoolBucks. 

7) Assessment Binders - 10/31

Every child will have an assessment binder (red three-ring) that is stored in the classroom and sent home on a bi-monthly basis. Parents should see students work with feedback for every major instructional unit that is taught on a bi-monthly basis. 

8) Lost and Found:

Lost and found items are located on the first floor outside the gym. We are starting to see an increased amount of items. Please remember, all lost and found items that are left unclaimed will be donated to local charities at the end of each month!!

We encourage all families to label their student’s belongings to avoid them getting lost.

9) Halloween Parties - 10/31

Teller Halloween parties will be held on Thursday, October 31st. Classroom teachers will communicate the time and details of the classroom Halloween parties. 

10) Tu Voz/Your Voice - 11/1

The DPS “Your Voice/Tu Voz” Family Survey is open now through Friday, November 1st. This survey focuses on measuring outcomes across the district and its learnings directly impact students and families. Families can access the survey link here. 

11) Thanksgiving Lunch Tickets Sale Ends 11/1

Save the date for Teller’s Annual Thanksgiving Lunch on Thursday, November 21st! Tickets can be purchased via MySchoolBucks on Friday, October 18th through Friday, November 1st. Tickets must be purchased in advance in order to attend this event.

Please see below the dates and times for each grade level’s lunch and recess time. 

If you would like to volunteer on this day, please send an email to Cheryl Ruiz at cheryl_ruiz@dpsk12.net. 

12) Fall CoGAT - 11/4

 

Now that sign ups for fall CogAT testing have closed, Teller will be holding its Fall CogAT testing from November 4th-7th. Please look for an email from Ms. Dorsey with more details sometime next week if you have signed up!

13) Childcare over Thanksgiving Break with Ms. Gras!

Ms. Gras is providing Adventure Days over Thanksgiving Break. If you need childcare, please sign up on the link below. Children will visit museums and playgrounds and have lots of fun while parents get work done! Sign up on the link .

14) School Psychologist Week 11/4 - 11/8

National School Psychologist Week is the week of November 4th! Let’s celebrate our Teller superstar Ms. Aileen and show her some love! It would be awesome if you wrote her a card or sent her an email (aileen_cerezo@dpsk12.net) to brighten her week!  

Here is a link to her Staff Favorites document, if you would like to give something else!

15) Winter Enrichment Registration Closes 11/5

Registration for the Winter session opened on Tuesday and we have already filled up over 10 classes with over 400 spots taken! Registration will close at 10pm on Tuesday, November 5th, make sure to register before the deadline as we will not accept any late registrations. 

Here is the link to Teller’s Winter brochure! If you qualify for CCAP, HEN, or FRL then you are eligible for a scholarship, please complete this form to be considered for one. If your desired class has filled up, please fill out this form to be on the waitlist.

Please reach out to cheryl_ruiz@dpsk12.net if you have any questions. 

16) One School, One Vaccine

One School, One Vaccine at a Time partners with school districts and providers to bring wellness education, community-based resources and routine childhood immunizations directly to children, students and their families. 

We are pleased to announce that One School, One Vaccine at a Time will be at Teller on November 8th, from 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM, to provide FREE vaccinations for our Teller students, families, staff, and the wider community. 

COVID-19 and flu shots will be available, along with a variety of other vaccines, including: VFC COVID, DTaP/Tdap, Flu, Hep A, Hep B, Hib, HPV, Polio, Meningitis, MMR, Pneumonia, Rotavirus, Varicella.

Key Details:

    • Date: November 8th
    • Time: 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM
    • Location: Teller Elementary School Gym

Vaccinations are available for family members, including siblings and staff. Free vaccines will be provided for uninsured individuals (including those on Medicaid). Most private insurances are accepted, but please note that Kaiser is not accepted.

Pre-registration is required, there are only 45 spots available so sign up ASAP! Each time slot will be 15 minutes. If we do not fill up, participants can also register on the day of the event using iPads that will be available in both English and Spanish.

Registration QR Code and Link: 

17) Totally Teller 11/9

Trick-or-THREE weeks left until Totally Teller! Buy your tickets before prices go up next Friday.

And don’t forget to snag a space at Den Night so you can have a stress-free night under the stars.

Keep an eye out in this Thursday’s folder for more information about what to expect at this year’s event! 

If you have any questions, make sure you swing by the Totally Teller Trunk-or-Treat table at Fall Fest for a sweet treat and a chance to snap an interstellar photo with our out-of-this-world decorations!

18) Report Cards Go Home- 11/13

Trimester 1 Report Cards will be sent home with students on November 13th. 

 

Sabrina Bates, Principal

Jason Smartt, Assistant Principal

Cheryl Ruiz, Dean of Operations

 

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