Teller Elementary School
PRIDE Post: February 13th, 2025
02/13/25, 10:31 AM
1) No School on 2/14 or 2/17
Please note the following dates when there will be no school:
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- Friday, February 14th: This will be a teacher planning day and and a non contact day for students.
- Monday, February 17th: In observance of Presidents Day, both students and staff will have a non school day.
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Thank you for your attention to these important dates! We are looking forward to seeing students back at school on Tuesday, February 18th.
2) Final Dates for Winter Enrichments
The winter session is coming to a close, and to ensure we’re all on the same page regarding the last days of classes, please review the details below. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Cheryl Ruiz at cheryl_ruiz@dpsk12.net!
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- Monday: Monday classes ended on February 10th.
- Tuesday: Tuesday classes will end on February 18th.
- Wednesday: Wednesday classes will end on February 19th.
- Please note, Slow Foods and MineCraft LEGO will both have makeup classes on 2/26 due to previous class cancellations.
- Thursday: Thursday classes will end on February 20th.
- Friday: Friday classes will end on February 21st.
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If there are any snow days next week, the information above may be adjusted, as we will schedule a makeup class if a snow day occurs.
Additionally, if your student is enrolled in an after-school music class with Ms. Bartos, please note that those classes will continue through the week of February 24th due to the missed week from the Talent Show.
3) Spring Enrichments!
Spring Session registration closes TOMORROW at 5pm MST. If you haven’t registered and you are interested in doing so, please review the brochure here and register on the MySchoolBucks platform. There are no late registrations allowed.
Similarly, if you are interested in a scholarship, complete this form by 5pm tomorrow. If one of your desired classes has sold out and you would like to be placed on the waitlist, please complete the form by 2/14.
4) Pep Rally on Tuesday!
Teller’s next pep rally is on Tuesday, February 18th! We encourage all Teller students to dress up in Teller’s colors, blue and yellow, to show their Teller PRIDE!
5) Register for Boosterthon!
The day is here! You can now register for our Teller Fun Run!
Our goal is to raise $130,000. We’re raising funds to help keep class sizes small, retain paraprofessionals, and support a full-time nurse and librarian. The power of Fun Run is amazing; it provides nearly half of the PTA’s annual contribution to Teller and helps fill the gap between tax dollars for public school and the actual cost to educate our students. Thank you for working with us to make our school stronger. We are grateful for your support! Signing up to register is quick, easy, and free!
⭐️ Sign Up Now On MYBOOSTER.COM ⭐️
Exciting news! We have partnered with the Colorado Rapids to thank all students who are registered for the Teller Fun Run. Any student registered on mybooster.com will receive a complimentary ticket to a Colorado Rapids match with the minimum purchase of an adult ticket.
Students who register will receive a physical QR code voucher to redeem their complimentary ticket(s) with purchase of additional discounted tickets. Vouchers will be redeemable for qualifying 2025 games. In addition, whomever registers the student(s) will receive an email with the link to purchase tickets from the school or parent organization during and after the program as well.
Key Dates to Remember:
💻 Sign up online OPEN at MyBooster.com – Start TODAY!
🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 02/24/2025
👟 Event Day – 03/05/2025
*Need help signing up? Video instructions HERE.
6) Teller Fun Run Class Times + Volunteers Needed!
Teller’s Annual Fun Run will take place on Wednesday, March 5th. Please see the times for each grade level below. We encourage families to join and cheer on their student(s).
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- ECE-8:00am-8:20am
- KG- 9:10am-9:40am
- 1st- 1:15pm-1:45pm
- 2nd- 8:30am-9:00am
- 3rd- 12:40pm-1:10pm
- 4th- 9:50am-10:20am
- 5th-1:55pm-2:25pm
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7) School Choice Round 1 Closes on February 18th
As a reminder, Round 1 of School Choice closes next week on February 18th. Read more information about the School Choice process and how to apply here.
8) Girl Scout Cookie Booth on February 19th!
It’s cookie season! Teller’s 5th grade Girl Scouts will be selling all your favorite cookies at the playground pavilion after school on Wednesday, Feb 19th. Cash, card and Venmo accepted. Thank you for supporting our troop!
9) DEN Night
Enjoy a night to yourself while your child(ren) have a blast at Teller’s Sleepover! We’ll have food, games, crafts, movies, and a scavenger hunt. This exciting DEN Night event will take place on March 1st, 2025.
You can register now through the Teller PTA’s Membership Toolkit platform. Be sure to sign up by the February 23rd deadline and read the rules of the DEN.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact treisi_martinez@dpsk12.net.
10) Spirit Week #2
We’re excited to announce that Teller's second Spirit Week will be held from March 3rd to March 7th! Flyers will be sent home in Thursday folders next week. See below the themes for each of the spirit days:
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- Monday, 3/3: Sports Day (rock your favorite sports team’s jersey!)
- Tuesday, 3/4: Teacher Day/Twin Day (You can either dress as twins with your teacher or match outfits with a friend.)
- Wednesday, 3/5: Wear your Boosterthon & Teller PRIDE shirts (will be handed out soon!)
- Thursday, 3/6: Anything But a Backpack Day OR Decorate Your Backpack Day
- Friday, 3/7: Lifetime Day: Let’s have some fun dressing up to represent different stages of life!
- ECE: Dress as an elderly person
- Kindergarten: Dress like your parents
- 1st Grade: Dress as young adults
- 2nd Grade: Dress as teenagers
- 3rd Grade: Dress as tweens
- 4th Grade: Dress as kindergarteners
- 5th Grade: Dress as babies
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We can’t wait to see everyone’s creativity and school spirit! Shoutout to the 5th grade classes for coming up with our spirit day themes!
11) Kids Heart Challenge
Teller Elementary School Kids Heart Challenge program is quackin'! We can't wait for you and your students to learn some of these amazing heart healthy habits and lifesaving skills!
Our goal is to raise $6,500 for the American Heart Association.
Here's how you can get started:
1. Sign up on our school's Kids Heart Challenge Page: http://www2.heart.org/goto/TellerElementary
2. Download the app iOS/Android
3. Get started on Finn's Lifesaving Mission!
We’re excited to share that our school has some fun ways to celebrate our impact!
Every student who raises $50 will qualify to purchase discounted tickets and get a special ON COURT experience with the Denver Nuggets! The class with the highest percentage of students registered gets a glow party in PE! The first 18 students to complete Finn's Mission will get a LIMITED EDITION WYLIE AND BINGO! Every student who raises $200 will get to SLIME Ms. Gomez!!!!
If you have any questions please email angie_gomez@dpsk12.net.
12) Yearbook
Friendly reminder that yearbook sales end in ONE month. You can pre-order yearbooks until March 14, 2025 on MySchoolBucks. These can be ordered for $40 at MySchoolBucks. If you would like to pay with check or cash, please contact Treisi Martinez in the main office.
13) 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.
14) SPREE Summer Camp
We're excited to announce that registration for SPREE Summer Camps is now open! Attached is a PDF flyer with information about our outdoor and educational day camps, available in both English and Spanish.
Best,
Sabrina Bates, Principal
Jason Smartt, Assistant Principal
Cheryl Ruiz, Dean of Operations
Attachment: 17394678834243__Summer_SPREE_Camp_2025_Flyer_8.5_x_5
