Teller Elementary School
PRIDE Post: November 7th, 2024
11/07/24, 4:41 PM
1. One School, One Vaccine:
Due to weather, the One School, One Vaccine at a Time clinic at Teller Elementary on November 8th at 1:00 PM- 5:30 P.M. has been canceled. We are working to have this day rescheduled. In the meantime, we encourage families to visit my.primary.health/family_registrations/cdphe to find upcoming mobile public health clinics. You can also visit cdphe.colorado.gov/get-vaccinated or vaccines.gov to find an alternative vaccine provider.
2. Snow Day, Delayed Start, and Inside Recess:
With snow days already here, we wanted to touch base with you all about what will occur in the event of a 2 hour delay and if inside recess is called.
If it is actively raining, snowing, or below 20 degrees Fahrenheit we will call an inside recess day. This means that KG-5th grade students will be inside the library for recess and they will be watching a movie. In the event it stops raining, snowing, or the temp rises above 20 degrees Fahrenheit AND the blacktop, playground, and turf are safe then all recesses will resume outside. All ECE students will return to their classrooms for free centers and Go Noodle.
If the district calls for a 2 hour delay, school will start at 9:40am instead of 7:40am. All transportation services, for pickup and drop off, will also be delayed by 2 hours. For example, if they are usually at 7:15am they will be at 9:15am.
As a reminder, on late start days we will not serve breakfast as lunch will start at 10:05am.
We will send communication via our Reachwell app as soon as we are notified.
How to stay informed about district Snow Days:
To be notified of delayed starts and snow days before heading out the door, follow this guide to make sure your phone number is listed correctly in Infor HR. We will send a text message to the phone number you have listed inInfor HR., and an email to your DPS email address in case of a delayed start or snow day.
Previously opted out of text messages? Text Y or Yes to 67587 to receive text messages again. If you would like to opt-out, reply to a district text with N, No, or Stop.
You can also check dpsk12.org and district social media channels (Facebook, X and Instagram) for information about delays and closures.
If your student is enrolled in Discovery Link, the Department of Extended Learning and Community Schools will reach out to families regarding the program's status.
For students in afterschool enrichment programs, Cheryl Ruiz will inform families about any canceled classes and plans for rescheduling or refunding.
3. DEN Night:
Your little Tiger can get into the Totally Teller fun too!
The first Den Night of the school year will take place on Saturday, November 9th; taking the guesswork out of child care while you blast off to the Museum of Nature and Science for some fun!
Led by Ms. Treisi, Teller staff will be on site to support your student at a 15:1 ratio, with kids divided into small groups based on their grade level. Students will enjoy age appropriate activities including arts & crafts, games, scavenger hunt, and movies!
Drop off your child in their PJs at 5pm on Saturday, November 9th and the DEN Night team will take care of dinner, entertainment, bedtime, and even a morning snack before pick up! Pickup will be on Sunday, November 10th will be between 7am and 8am.
DEN Night Tickets are $75 and can be purchased through the PTA website here.
Don’t forget to secure your ticket before the sell out! Click here to purchase NOW!
4. Teller’s Annual Scholastic Book Fair! :
Teller’s Book Fair will be here from November 18 until November 22.
Family Day is Thursday, November 21st. Here is the link to our homepage.
Apply For A Scholarship Book Here!
SHOPPING INFORMATION:
IN-PERSON SHOPPING
Students and families can shop with cash, credit/debit card or a Scholastic eWallet. Please note: Unused eWallet funds automatically convert to an eGift card balance that can be used to shop Scholastic online or to fund an eWallet for a future fair.
ONLINE SHOPPING (During the Book Fair)
During the Book Fair, families can connect through a link on Teller’s Book Fair homepage to shop online in The Scholastic Store. During the Book Fair, Teller earns 25% of every online purchase in Scholastic Dollars.
MORE INFORMATION:
To find details, shop online and set up an eWallet, access the Teller Book Fair Homepage here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/teller
As we gear up for the Book Fair, we encourage you to chat with your students about what makes a good purchase. This will help them focus on books and educational items, avoiding any frustration later on from unexpected toy buys.
SUPPORT CLASSROOM LIBRARIES!!
Contribute to teacher eWallets and look for Teacher Wish Bins at the Book Fair to help teachers fill their classroom libraries with great selections for our students!
OUR BOOK FAIR SCHEDULE:
Monday, November 18th-Wednesday, November 20th:
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- Students will visit the Book Fair with their classes. Individual teachers will let families know when their classes are scheduled.
Thursday, November 21st:
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- 9:00am-3:30pm: BOOK FAIR FAMILY DAY
- Come in to browse and shop before or after joining your student for Thanksgiving lunch.
Friday, November 22nd:
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- 8:30am-2:00pm: Book Fair Open
- 2:00pm: Pack Up/Clean Up
5. MLE DAC Meeting: November 13th:
You are invited to the Multilingual Education (MLE) District Advisory Committee (DAC) on Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 5-7 p.m. at Rocky Mountain Prep Westwood. This month, we are hosting a Health and Wellness Night for multilingual families with information on physical and mental health, nutrition services and community support. Dinner, interpretation and childcare provided. Attendees are encouraged to pre-register here
6. Bromwell Middle School Night:
Explore middle school options on Wednesday, November 13 from 5:30-7:00 at Bromwell Elementary. Flyer attached!
If you aren’t able to attend, Teller will be holding their own Middle School Night on Tuesday, December 3rd.
7. Kinder NNAT (Nov. 11, 12, and 13):
All Kindergarten students will take part in cognitive testing in their classroom for the GT identification process on November 11th, 12th, or 13th. This assessment is nonverbal, administered digitally, and will take approximately one hour to finish.
Additional information regarding the NNAT can be found here. Scores will be sent home to parents/guardians in December.
If you have any additional questions, please email marian_dorsey@dpsk12.org.
8. TELLER CSC & COMMUNITY MEETINGS:
Tuesday, November 12th; 5-7pm- Free Pizza and Babysitting! Please see details below:
CSC Meeting:
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- Time: 5:00pm-6:15pm
- Location: Room 214
- Agenda: Universal Improvement Plan (UIP) and preliminary 2025-2026 enrollment targets and budget
Community Meeting:
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- Time: 6:15pm-7:00pm
- Location: Teller Library
- Agenda: Principal and School Report, Volunteer Opportunities, PTA Fundraising & Budget, Teller Pantry Friends
9. Girl Scout Bake Sale on November 13th at 3pm:
Come support Teller's 5th grade Girl Scout Troop on November 13th at 3pm. The girl scouts will be selling all sorts of home baked goodies next to Sweet Cooie's on 12th and Madison until 3:45. All proceeds from their service project will go towards the Friends of the Koala organization. Find more information about how your purchases will help here.
We hope to see you on Wednesday November 13th from 3-3:45 next to Sweet Cooie's, thank you!
-Your Teller 5th grade Troop 67617
10. Enrichment Fall Makeups:
Next week (11/11-11/15) is the final week of Fall enrichments. Please note, there are some classes that have a scheduled makeup class the following week (11/18-11/22), please see those classes below:
Due to the snow day on 11/8 we are working with providers to determine if they are going to have a makeup day or have a refund for families.
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 instructor.
11. Upcoming Dine Out Nights:
Thank you all for your continued support by showing up at our DINE Out Nights! Here are a few more on the horizon!
Tokyo Joe's at the Cherry Creek Mall
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- Wednesday November 13th 4pm-8:30pm
- Make sure to mention Teller Elementary when ordering or show the flyer. Use code SCHOOLFUND in all caps when ordering online. They will donate 25% back to Teller!
Chipotle at 745 Colorado Blvd
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- Tuesday November 19th 5pm-9pm
- Chipotle will donate 25% back to Teller when using code 9RXWQWW online or show the attached flyer in person!
- Must go to the Chipotle on Colorado and 7th!
12. Night at the Museum/Adventure Days with Ms. Gras!:
Need a night out? Let Ms. Gras watch your kids and take them on an adventure! Need childcare over Thanksgiving Break? Sign up for Adventure Days with Ms. Gras!Sign up here!
13. Kenzi's Causes Annual Denver Toy Shop!:
We are excited to announce that Kenzi's Causes will be hosting their Annual Denver Toy Shop on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the National Western Complex. Registration will open on Thursday, December 5th at 9:00 AM via their Facebook page and website.
Please note that a referral is not required to participate in this event. We’ve attached flyers in both English and Spanish for your convenience.
Access English Flyer Here
Access Spanish Flyer Her
14. Lost and Found Pickup Date:
The next day that the lost and found will be cleared will be December 13th, we highly encourage families to check the lost and found on a regular basis for any missing clothes.
Best,
Sabrina Bates, Principal
Jason Smartt, Assistant Principal
Cheryl Ruiz, Dean of Operations
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