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Teller Elementary School

PRIDE Post: March 6th, 2025

03/06/25, 3:40 PM

Dear Teller Families,

We wanted to take this opportunity to thank you all for your incredible generosity. This year, our Fun Run raised an astounding $113,000, with donations coming from 49 out of 50 states and nine countries! Watching our students run, laugh, and celebrate while being cheered on by our community is one of my favorite parts of being principal.

With Colorado ranking between 39th and 47th in per-pupil funding, so much of what makes Teller special is only possible because of YOU. Your support directly funds essential programs and positions that our students benefit from every single day—our specials teachers (Art, Music, and PE), a full-time school psychologist, a full-time gifted and talented teacher, a full-time school nurse, grade-level paraprofessionals, a librarian, and more.

We know that some families have a love-hate relationship with the Fun Run, and at the same time, we also know that without fundraisers like the Fun Run, we simply wouldn’t be the school we are today. The impact of this fundraiser is real and lasting, and we are deeply grateful for the way this community comes together each year to support our students.

Although we didn’t quite reach our goal of $130,000, we still believe that getting pied in the face—while wearing sumo inflatables—at our next pep rally on Monday, March 17th is the best way to celebrate our students’ hard work! We can’t wait to share this fun moment with them and show our appreciation for their enthusiasm.

On behalf of the entire Teller staff, thank you again for your generosity, your commitment to Teller, and for making our school such a wonderful place for kids to learn and grow.

With gratitude,

Sabrina Bates, Principal

Jason Smartt, Assistant Principal

 

1) A big thank you to our incredible Fun Run Volunteers!

We truly appreciate all of our volunteers from yesterday’s Fun Run, as well as the many others who stepped up to offer their support. THANK YOU SO MUCH:

    • ECE: Kyle Gifford, Meghan White, Katy Bird, & Mike Wilson
    • KG: Rose Griffin, Allison Lipp, Chris Ambruso, Craig Salveta, Nia Lewis, Zachary Rowe, Liz Geib, Christina Stine, Erin Killian, & Sydney Johnson
    • 1st: Lauren Fine, Katy Bird, Sydney Johnson, Carrie Jackson
    • 2nd: Noa Hamiel, Megan Harrison, Christina Stine, and Meghan White
    • 3rd: Chris Ambruso, Sydney Johnson, & Tanya Serrano
    • 4th: Molly McCaskill and Sydney Johnson
    • 5th: Carrie Jackson, Garry Jackson, Mel Proulx, Tanya Serrano, & Sydney Johnson

2) Intent to Return Final Reminder 

Please complete this Intent to Return form for the 25/26 School Year.

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, which is TOMORROW!

3) No School for ECE on 3/7

As a reminder, we will not have school for ECE on Friday, March 7th (TOMORROW). 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.

4) Field and Playground Reserved for Enrichment Programs, DL, and GOTR

Just a quick reminder that our school field and playgrounds are reserved for enrichment programs, Girls on the Run, and Discovery Link during the following hours:

    • Monday - Thursday: 2:40 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Friday: 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM
    • We kindly ask that families avoid using these spaces during these times to ensure our programs have the room they need and can adhere to their licensing requirements.

If you or your student(s) are on the field or playground during these times, you will be kindly asked to leave.

Please note, the big/north playground will be available as long as parents/guardians are present and supervising their students.

Thank you so much for your understanding and support!

5) Teller’s Green Team Final Call

The Teller Green Team will have its first meeting next Friday, March 14th! This team, made up of 3rd-5th grade students, is looking for passionate individuals eager to make a difference and help protect our planet!

Mrs. Singh will be leading the Green Team on Friday mornings in the library from 7:50-8:20. The first official meeting will take place on Friday, March 14th. If your child is interested, please have them complete the interest form by Thursday, March 13th.

Come with your positive energy and creative ideas!

6) Monthly Specials (Art, Music, and PE) Newsletter:

Here is the February Specials Newsletter! Each month, the specials team will share a short update on what students have been learning and doing in their classes, along with other events related to Physical Education, Music, and Art!

7) Non-congregate Meals Available for Students During Ramadan

DPS Food and Nutrition Services will offer non-congregate meals to students fasting during Ramadan to consume offsite at a time that honors their religious principles. Families can request meals for their children for the entire period of Ramadan or for select days.

To request non-congregate meals for your child between March 3-21, contact the school’s kitchen manager the week prior. 

When you call, please let us know:

    • Your child’s student ID number.
    • What meals are being requested (breakfast, lunch or just one meal).
    • If the meals are being requested for the entire period of Ramadan or only for specific days.

8) 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

9) Teller CSC & PTA Community Meetings

Tuesday, March 11th; 5-7pm- Free Pizza and Babysitting! Please see details below and RSVP here. 

CSC Meeting:

    • Time: 5:00pm-6:10pm
    • Location: Room 214

Agenda: The Collaborative School Committee (CSC) will hold their regular meeting on Tuesday March 11 from 5:00-6:15 pm in Room 214.  On the meeting agenda are brief updates on budget and enrollment with the majority of the time being spent on the UIP.  The UIP (Unified Improvement Plan) is a state mandated set of goals that all schools must develop and work towards.   During the meeting we will hear an update on progress towards the 2024-2025 UIP goals, review data from the 2024-2025 school year, identify gaps, and begin brainstorming UIP goals for the 2025-2026 school year. 

All members of the Teller Community are invited to join us.   Childcare and pizza will be provided for Teller students during the meeting - please sign up in advance.  A time for Public Comment/Feedback will be held at the end of the meeting.  People wishing to speak will be asked to sign up during the meeting and comment will be limited to topics within the scope of work for CSC.  As time will be limited during the meeting, members of the Teller Community are encouraged to reach out to CSC Members prior to the meeting with feedback.

The CSC is a group of parents, teachers, and community members who provide feedback and recommendations to the school administration on budget priorities, UIP, program design changes, community feedback as it relates to CSC work, principal feedback as it relates to CSC work, and discipline and safety policies as it relates to the UIP and strategic plan. 

PTA Community Meeting:

    • Time: 6:15pm-7:00pm
    • Location: Teller Library

Agenda: Come and join us for our Community Meeting on Tuesday, March 11! The meeting will begin at 6:15 PM. Free pizza and babysitting will be provided, but please be sure to sign your students up in advance. We hope to see you there!

10) Rocky Mountain Theater for Kids with Ms. Bartos

Join us this summer for Rocky Mountain Theater for Kids, a fun and creative program led by Ms. Bartos! With a variety of exciting offerings, kids will explore acting, improv, and stagecraft while building confidence and teamwork. Whether your child is a budding performer or just loves to have fun, this program is the perfect way to spend the summer!

 

See the attached flyer!!!

11) Yearbook

Friendly reminder that yearbook sales end this 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.

12) 2nd Grade Night of the Notables

We are thrilled to invite you all to Teller's Annual Night of the Notables!

Our event has been rescheduled from March 13th to the new date of March 18th at 5:00 PM.

The evening will begin with a 20-minute musical presentation in the auditorium, followed by our 2nd-grade students' presentations of their Notable Figures. Afterward, families will have the opportunity to visit the gym or cafeteria to enjoy the student presentations.

We look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday, March 18th!

13) Student Led Conferences

Student-Led Conferences will be held on Wednesday, March 19th, in an open-house format. Parents are welcome to come in anytime between 3:00 and 6:00 p.m. for a 15-20 minute timeframe. 

Your child will be leading their own conference, which encourages them to engage in meaningful discussions about their learning progress, promoting a sense of responsibility and confidence.

Families must only enter the building through Door 1, the main entrance on Garfield St., for the conference.

Please note that after-school music classes with Ms. Bartos and other enrichment activities are not scheduled for this day. As such, no students should be sent to the auditorium or gym. Discovery Link will function like normal, if any student is registered, please send them down to the cafeteria at the end of the day. All teachers must remain on-site for the full duration of the conferences.

Cheryl, Jason, and Sabrina will be stationed at the main office and entrance to help welcome families. At 5:50 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., we will make announcements reminding families to begin exiting the building.

14) DPS Pride Festival

Join us for a vibrant celebration of inclusivity and community at the DPS Pride Festival on April 5 from 1–5 p.m. This event is exclusively for DPS students, staff and families, offering a welcoming space to honor and uplift the LGBTQ+ community. Registration is required for all attendees. Students are invited to showcase their talents by submitting performance entries through this form. DPS Departments can also participate by setting up relevant information tables—sign up to reserve your spot! 

Let’s come together to celebrate diversity, support one another and create a memorable experience for everyone. We can’t wait to see you there! 

 

Best,

Sabrina Bates, Principal

Jason Smartt, Assistant Principal

Cheryl Ruiz, Dean of Operations

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