Teller Elementary School

PRIDE Post: December 12th, 2024

12/12/24, 3:27 PM

1. Lost and Found Pickup Date

As a reminder, the final day to claim lost and found items is TOMORROW, December 13th! All items will be cleared out and donated on Monday, December 16th. Please stop by at drop off or pickup to check if your student has lost any of their clothing items.

2. No School - Winter Break!

As a reminder, there will be no school from Monday, December 23rd through Monday, January 6th. Teller will be closed during this time and all staff will be on break. We look forward to seeing everyone return to school on Tuesday, January 7th!

3. DU Basketball Ticket Giveaway for Students

On Monday, December 16th we will be having our Teller Pep Rally! We are giving away free DU Basketball Tickets as a raffle. All students will be entered into this raffle. If you DO NOT want your child to be added, please email cheryl_ruiz@dpsk12.net. 

4. Teller Spirit Week! 

The first Spirit Week of the 2024-2025 school year is NEXT WEEK! We encourage all students to get involved! Please see the attached flyer for more details and the dress up day themes below!

Here are the dress-up days:

• • • • Monday: Pajama Day
      • Tuesday: Color Block Day
        • ECE- PINK
        • KG- PURPLE
        • 1ST- BLUE
        • 2ND- GREEN
        • 3RD-YELLOW
        • 4TH-ORANGE
        • 5TH- RED
      • Wednesday: Animal Day
      • Thursday: Fabulous Footwear Day
      • Friday: School Spirit Day!

5. ECE, KG, and 5th Grade Continuations:

Teller’s continuation dates and times for the 2024-2025 school year are set and added to the community calendar.  All continuation ceremonies will take place outside on the turf on Friday, May 30th. The grade-level times are:

• • • ECE: 8:15 am - 9:15 am
    • Kindergarten: 9:30 am - 10:30 am
    • 5th Grade: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Each continuation will feature teacher-led introductions,  class speakers, class songs, certificates, and more! Save the date and be on the lookout for more information in a future PRIDE post.

6. Thank You for Supporting Our Book Fair!

Our Scholastic Book Fair was a huge success!  Thanks to our amazing community support, we can significantly expand our library collection and our classroom libraries!  

This event was made possible with the help of our wonderful volunteers.  A HUGE THANK YOU and a giant shout out to all of those who helped!

Ms. Treisi                  Mr. Nick                Mr. Manny

                    Ms. Cheryl                 Ann Mathis           Tracy Hanson

                    Karis Emmett          Kelly Rogowski     Lisa Thompson

                  Jennifer Rosen         Tess Salalac           Anne Dankner

                  Katie Georgitis          Nia Lewis               Heather Lee

                  Heather Jackson      Jeannie Gomez     Lauren Block

                  Holly Nartker           Ian Jobe                  Melanie Proulx

                  Elizabeth Nartker   Alise Strawn           Ali Seely

                  Lauren Fine             Pam Bond              Jenny Salentine

7. Teller Toy Drive ends MONDAY!

As a reminder, Monday, December 16th is the last day that Teller will be collecting gently used or like-new toys to brighten the holiday season for children in need. 

Donations can be dropped off in the designated collection boxes located in the Main Office.  All donations will be going to the Denver Santa Claus Shop located at 2500 East 1st Avenue, Denver, 80206.

Your kindness will help bring smiles to children in our community, and we truly appreciate your support in making this holiday season a little brighter for those in need.

8. Winter Clothing Drive led by the Teller Compassion Project: 

The Teller Compassion Project Student Leadership Team is sponsoring a winter clothing drive for new to the country families at Teller. We’ve surveyed the families to determine their needs.   Please consider donating your new or gently used items so that everyone can stay warm this winter. You can sign up for specific needed items here.

Items can be dropped off from December 6 until December 18.  There will be a box next to Ms. Nicole’s desk by the entrance. 

Please contact Ms. Rosie bridget_rosenberg@dpsk12.net or Ms. Mazooji mariam_mazooji@dpsk12.net with any questions.

9. Next DINE Out!

Join us on Wednesday, December 18th from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. at Postino 9th+CO. Mention Teller when ordering or show the flyer attached and 20% will be donated back to Teller! 

10. Need a Night Out?

Need a night out? Let Ms. Gras watch your kids and take them on an adventure! Night at The Museum New Dates Added!

Need childcare over Winter Break? Sign up for Adventure Days with Ms. Gras! A Few spots left! New dates added! Adventure Days

 

11. TELLER COMPASSION PROJECT 

BRAVE: Supporting Students with Learning Differences

Staff Sponsors: Ms. Joanna Futch (Exceptional Student Services) & Ms. Rosie (Library)

Parent/Guardian Volunteers: Kerry Landau

Proposed by 5th Grader Timmy L

The Teller Compassion Project is excited to present our second initiative, BRAVE: Supporting Students with Learning Differences.  This project was proposed by Teller 5th grade student, Timmy L, and aims to educate our community about neurodivergence and to support students with learning differences.  Students will work to build awareness about learning differences and create community action plans to support exceptional learners that are part of our Teller Community.  

Third through fifth grade students may apply to join the BRAVE: Supporting Students with Learning Differences Student Leadership Team by filling out this Google Form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeevdIg3GTDzd_OLaiJHbQQArTx_aWzzgn097QmyynRTTyGCA/viewform?usp=sharing

If your student would like support with completing the form, please reach out to Ms. Rosie at bridget_rosenberg@dpsk12.net.  She is happy to help!

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY JANUARY 6

Note for Parents/Guardians: 

The Student Leadership Team will meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month from 2:45pm-3:40pm, starting in January.  

 

12. DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION:

Get discounted offers to local sporting events, theatre plays and more, while supporting DPS schools with Denver Public Schools Foundation!

Upcoming Events & Opportunities:

• • • Denver Center for the Performing Arts: A Christmas Carol - (Now through December 29th)
    • Denver Nuggets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers - Friday, December 27th at 7:00 p.m. @ Ball Arena
    • National Western Stock Show: January 11-26, 2025
    • Urban Air (Denver East): DPS Spirit Night - Sunday, January 12, 2025

*DPS Foundation also has Special Offers available throughout the year with the Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Mammoth, Colorado Rapids, Colorado Rockies and more!

Click here for offers: https://dpsfoundation.org/get-involved/special-offers/ 

About the Denver Public Schools Foundation:

The DPS Foundation helps ensure that investment in our schools is directed in the most effective, impactful and lasting way. Our organization galvanizes and mobilizes our entire community to invest in crucial resources and programs that have the greatest impact on student well-being and success, while supporting families and educators. We provide funding support for afterschool programs, career and college success, classroom grants and more. For more information visit dpsfoundation.org. 

 

Best,

Sabrina Bates, Principal

Jason Smartt, Assistant Principal

Cheryl Ruiz, Dean of Operations