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Teller Elementary School

PRIDE Post: January 23rd, 2025

01/23/25, 4:08 PM

1) 1st Grade Performance Tonight!

Attention 1st grade families! Our 1st grade performance will take place tonight, January 23rd starting at 5:00 PM in the auditorium. Doors #2 will open right at 4:45pm and close promptly at 5:00pm. Students will go to the gym to check in with their teachers, while families can find a seat in the auditorium. 

The performance will be just over 1 hour long. Afterward, families will pick up their students in the gym by checking them out with their classroom teachers.

Thank you for supporting your child’s participation in the performing arts at Teller!

2) Friday Dance Party 

Tomorrow’s recess dance party will be all 1960s, featuring The Beatles, Beach Boys, Monkees, Supremes, Ray Charles & Aretha Franklin. Your kids can let their inner hippy, flower-child, or Motown icon shine!

3) SchoolChoice is Now Open!

DPS SchoolChoice Round 1 for the 2025-26 school year is now open through 4 p.m. on Feb. 18! This annual open enrollment process is for any student who wants or needs to attend a new school next year, particularly incoming ECE-3, kindergarten, sixth- and ninth-grade students.* 

To submit your application:

You’ll be notified of your results in late March. In the meantime, find much more information on the SchoolChoice website. If you have any questions, review our FAQs, call 720-423-3493 or email schoolchoice@dpsk12.org.

*Families applying for ECE-3 with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) from the DPS Department of Special Education should submit the Universal Preschool Colorado (UPK) application to apply for funding. Families who are applying for ECE-4 must submit the UPK application. Read below for more information.

4) Important Update to the ECE-4 Application 

The Colorado Department of Early Childhood has announced that for the 2025-26 school year, families applying for ECE-4 must first submit a Universal Preschool Colorado (UPK) application, and the matching process will be completed through UPK (not through Denver Public Schools).

 To apply:

    • Submit the UPK application by Feb. 3, 2025.
      • If your student does not have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) from the DPS Department of Special Education, rank up to 10 schools in order of preference.
      • If your student has an IEP, the application will ask you to submit your application without making school selections.
    • Submit the DPS SchoolChoice application to notify Denver Public Schools of your intent to enroll in an ECE-4 program next year. Select “Universal Preschool Program” as the school. DPS will support applicants with IEP in selecting a school at a later time.

The deadline to be matched in the first round of the UPK application process is Feb. 3. Families who submit their application by this date will be notified of their matches on Feb. 24.

Learn more on the SchoolChoice website.

5) Pep Rally on Monday! 

Teller’s second pep rally is on Monday, January 27th! We encourage all Teller students to dress up in Teller’s colors, blue and yellow, to show their Teller PRIDE!

6) Spring Session Enrichments

We will be sharing our 2025 Spring Session brochure next week in the PRIDE Post, registration will open on Tuesday, February 4th at 6am! Make sure to set your alarms!

7) 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. The last day to claim items this month will be next Friday, January 31st!

If you haven’t done so already, we highly encourage all families to label their student’s belongings to avoid them getting lost. 

8) 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 seeing a rise in FLU A illness in the community and across schools. If you haven't gotten your FLU vaccine, below is a great opportunity to sign up for the FLU vaccine and receive it at Teller. We are also offering all of the vaccines listed below. 

We are pleased to announce that One School, One Vaccine at a Time will be at Teller on Friday, January 31st from 1:00 PM to 4:00 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: Friday, January 31st, 2024
      • Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00PM
      • Location: Teller Elementary School Gym
      • All registered and walkup individuals must enter through Door 8

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.

Registration QR Code and Link: 

https://my.primary.health/r/mphc-general?registration_type=default

Attached you will see flyers in English and Spanish that may be distributed as well.

Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns in the meantime.

9) Girls on the Run 

Calling all 3rd–5th grade girls! Join Girls on the Run this spring and get ready to activate your star power! Whether you run, walk, jump, hop, or skip, you’ll train for a 5K while having fun and learning to be happy, healthy, and confident. Teams will work together through engaging activities before completing the 5K on May 17th at City Park.

      • Start Date: The season begins the week of March 3rd.
      • Practice Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM.
      • Registration Opens: February 3rd.
      • Eligibility: Open to all 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade girls.

For more information, visit www.girlsontherunrockies.org.

10) Join Us for Teller’s Annual Bingo Night!

Get ready for Teller’s annual BINGO Night on Tuesday, February 11th from 5:00pm-7:00pm. This is a fun-filled evening of Bingo, exciting prizes, and delicious free pizza, all courtesy of Teller’s amazing PTA! Space is limited, so be sure to register on MySchoolBucks ASAP to secure your spot. Remember, this event is first-come, first-served, and there’s a 6-person limit per family. 

Please register for the exact number of attendees in your group (Ex. 2 kids and 2 adults need to register for 4 people)—late registrations and walk-ups will not be accepted. Don’t miss out on this fun and fantastic night!

11) ELCS Summer Enrichment Camp

ELCS is offering two enrichment exploration camps this summer. For more details, please click the link below:

12) Discovery Link Summer Camp

We are quickly approaching summer and the Discovery Link Summer Camp 2025 registration opened in Arux on 1/22, please read the information below if you are interested!

Discovery Link Summer Camp Information

      • Registration Date: January 22nd, 2025 at 6:00am MT
      • Dates of Service: June 9th, 2025 - August 1st, 2025
      • Non-Camp Days: June 19th, 2025, June 20th, 2025, July 4th, 2025
      • Hours of Service: Monday - Friday; 7:00 am - 5:30 pm
      • Registration Fee: $50 for one student, $25 for second student, $75 max per family
      • Cost per day: $55.00 per child

13) CMAS Testing

Starting in late March, all of our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students will be taking the Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) assessments. CMAS is the state-required test for language arts, math, and science, and it is aligned with the state’s academic standards. The test helps us understand how well students are mastering these standards and their readiness for the next grade level. Testing will take place from March 31st through April 25th, so please ensure that your child is present during this important time.

While participation in CMAS is important, we also want to remind you that families have the right to opt out of testing if they choose. We understand that each family has different perspectives, needs, and beliefs, and we fully support your right to make the best decision for your child. If you choose to opt out, please complete the attached forms and submit it to the Main Office as soon as possible.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at cheryl_ruiz@dpsk12.net or john-mark_aydelotte@dpsk12.org.

14) Spring CogAT Testing Sign-Up

If you would like your child (1st, 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade only) to take the CogAT assessment this spring, please complete the CogAT Testing Nomination Form before the February 21st deadline.

Please note that students are allowed to take only one cognitive assessment per calendar year. If your child has already completed the NNAT, NGAT, or CogAT in the fall, they are ineligible for testing this school year. During the fall semester, DPS students in Kindergarten and 2nd grade at Teller were tested as part of universal screening, so those families do not need to submit this form unless their child was not assessed during the fall.

CogAT testing will take place from March 3rd-7th, 2025, with makeup dates scheduled as needed. Ms. Dorsey will send an email to all families who have signed up once the application window closes and she receives a roster from the GT central office.

Students who are identified as Highly Gifted and Talented or Magnet Eligible do not need to sign up for testing, as they already have a qualifying cognitive test result. However, Gifted and Talented students may still sign up if desired.

If you have any questions, please contact Marian Dorsey at marian_dorsey@dpsk12.org. 

 

Best,

Sabrina Bates, Principal

Jason Smartt, Assistant Principal

Cheryl Ruiz, Dean of Operations

 

Attachment: 17376737374989_ELCS_Summer_2025_Main_Flyer_-_Electronic__1.pdf

Attachment: 17376737375128_English_Opting_Out_Form_1.pdf

Attachment: 17376737375292_Spanish_Opt_Out_Form_1.pdf

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