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Teller Elementary School

PRIDE Post: February 27th, 2025

02/27/25, 2:55 PM

 

1) Intent to Return for the 25/26 School Year

As we prepare for the 2025-2026 school year, our goal is to have an accurate student count so we can plan accordingly.

Whether you are planning to return to Teller or not, we are asking each family to complete ONE intent to return form by noon on Friday, March 7th.

Below is an overview of Teller's bell schedule for the 2025-2026 school year: 

    • Monday - 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
    • Tuesday - 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
    • Wednesday - 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
    • Thursday - 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
    • Friday- 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Please complete the intent to return form by noon on Friday, March 7th.

2) Lost and Found:

Tomorrow, February 28th is the last day to retrieve items from the lost and found! Any unclaimed items will be donated, so make sure to stop by today or tomorrow to see if your student is missing anything.

3) Boosterthon Update and Fun Run Information 

As of today, 75% of Teller’s students are registered on  MYBOOSTER.COM and we have already raised over $60,000! We are getting close and closer to our goal of $130,000! 

We really really really appreciate everyone’s effort and contributions!! 

As a reminder Teller’s Annual Fun Run will take place on Wednesday, March 5th. We encourage families to join and cheer on their student(s). 

Please see the times for each grade level below:

      • 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

If you would like to volunteer to support us at the Fun Run, please sign up here! We especially need support with ECE, 1st, 2nd, 3rd 4th, and 5th! 

4) Spring Enrichments

All Spring Session enrichments will start next week! If you haven’t received your confirmation email or have any general questions, please contact cheryl_ruiz@dpsk12.net. Please see below the classes, times, and dismissal doors below!

 5) Spirit Week #2: 

We’re excited to announce that Teller's second Spirit Week will be held from March 3rd to March 7th, WHICH IS NEXT WEEK! Here are the dress-up days for the week:

    • 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
    • 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

We can’t wait to see everyone’s creativity and school spirit!

6) Teller’s Green Team

Seeking 3rd-5th grade students who are passionate about making a difference in the world and protecting our planet! We need you for Teller's Student Green Team! 

Mrs. Singh will be leading the Green Team on Friday mornings in the library from 7:50-8:20.  Our first meeting will be on Friday, March 14th. If your student is interested, please have them fill out this interest form by Thursday, March 13th.

Bring your positive energy and creative ideas!

7) An Ask from the Teller Pantry Friends

1. We are looking for egg cartons! Please bring your empty, clean cartons to school and leave them in the box outside of the main door on Garfield. 

2. Teller Pantry Friends would like to host a community-focused event for all at Teller in the mid/late April timeframe.  Do you have a connection to or know a a location that could possibly host 150 people for little to no cost? Please let us know of any suggestions by contacting us via email.

8) CMAS REMINDER

In less than two months we will start CMAS testing for our 3rd-5th graders. 

Our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students will be taking The Colorado Measures of Academic Success, or CMAS beginning in April. CMAS is the state summative assessment for language arts, math, science and social studies. CMAS is aligned to the state’s rigorous academic standards and designed to gauge how well students are mastering the standards and are prepared for their next grade. Our students will be testing during the following weeks: 

      • April 7-11th: 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Language Arts
      • April 14th-18th:  4th and 5th Grade Math
      • April  21st-25th: 5th Grade Science and 3rd Grade Math
      • April 28th - May 2nd: Makeup Week for all grades and subjects

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 form and submit it to the Main Office as soon as possible.

That being said, if your student is participating in CMAS testing their attendance and punctuality of students is imperative throughout the testing time frame. If you know your student will be absent, please contact cheryl_ruiz@dpsk12.net and treisi_martinez@dpsk12.net asap.

If you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact cheryl_ruiz@dpsk12.net and john-mark_aydelotte@dpsk12.org. 

9) No School for ECE on 3/7

As a reminder, we will not have school for ECE on Friday, March 7th. All of our ECE staff are required to attend the RMCCEE Conference and therefore will not be at Teller. We are excited to welcome them back to school on Monday, March 10th.

10) Continuation Reminders

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

      • 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 or presentations, class songs, certificates, and more! Save this date and be on the lookout for more information in future PRIDE posts as well as frequent reminders leading up to the day.

Each 5th grade student (not ECE or KG) will receive a free T-shirt and yard sign! In order for us to order accurate shirt sizes, we are asking all families to complete this form by March 21st. If a form isn’t submitted on behalf of your child, they will automatically receive a Youth Large. 

Just a reminder, cap and gown photos for ECE, KG, and 5th grade will take place on Monday, April 7th! Families can pre order here starting March 17th, 2025. If you have any questions about the pictures, feel free to contact Treisi_martinez@dpsk12.net.

We are so looking forward to spending this exciting day with you all!

11) Picture Day Retakes

Any students who were absent on picture day, or would like another opportunity to get a portrait, we would love to have them at our In-studio retake day. Here are the details:

12) Thank you to Mary Marthas!

A big shoutout to Mary Martha's Flowers for their kind donation of beautiful Valentine's Day flowers! We're thrilled to welcome this new local gem to our community. Located at 3455 E. 12th Avenue, Denver, CO 80206, Mary Martha's Flowers offers fresh, stunning blooms and top-notch service right here in our neighborhood.

Thank you for spreading so much beauty and joy!

13) Opportunities with Ms. Gras

  • 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 on Spring Break? Summer? Sign up for Adventure Days with Ms. Gras! Adventure Days

14) Milk Caps for Moola: 

This program allows our school to earn funds by collecting Longmont Dairy bottle caps!  There are collection bins inside Teller’s front door at the Capitol Heights Pharmacy as well. 

15) DINE Outs: 

Thank you all for your continued support at our DINE Out nights! Here are the next DINE Out opportunities! Flyers attached!

Goosetown Tavern
March 6th, 4-10 PM
3242 E Colfax
Mention Teller for 20% back to our school. 

Maria Empanada
New Location: 2730 E. Colfax Ave
March 18th, 6:30 AM - 8 PM
25% of sales will be donated with code MMMM (in-store only).  

 

 

Best,

Sabrina Bates, Principal

Jason Smartt, Assistant Principal

Cheryl Ruiz, Dean of Operations

 

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