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Teller Elementary School

PRIDE Post: March 13th, 2025

03/13/25, 3:54 PM

 

1) Spring Break

There will be no school for students or Teller staff from March 24th to March 31st. Students will return from break on Tuesday, April 1st.

Discovery Link camp will be offered on March 24th,  March 25th, and March 31st. If you are interested please contact the DL Program Supervisor: megan_gustafson@dpsk12.net. 

2) Yearbook

Yearbook sales end TOMORROW! You can pre-order your yearbook for $40 on MySchoolBucks. If you prefer to pay by check or cash, please reach out to treisi_martinez@dpsk12.net in the main office. There will likely be very few extras available, so this is your last chance to guarantee a yearbook!

3) Pep Rally on Monday

Teller’s next pep rally is on Monday, March 17th! We encourage all Teller students to dress up in Teller’s colors, blue and yellow, to show their Teller PRIDE!

We will be celebrating our Boosterthon results and randomly selected students will get to pie Teller staff in the face!!! Trust us, this is something that they do not want to miss! 

3) 2nd Grade Night of the Notables

We are thrilled to invite you all to Teller's Annual Night of the Notables on March 18th at 5:00pm.

Once Auditorium doors open at 4:45pm, students will go to the gym to check in with their teachers, while families can find a seat in the auditorium.  

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.

4) Parent/Guardian BESS Screener

Parents/Guardians/Caregivers: You are invited and encouraged to complete a short Universal Mental Health Screening form for your student in order to provide valuable input on your student’s mental health and social emotional well being. 

This form can be completed in less than 5 minutes AND opens on March 15th!

DIRECTIONS:  

    • Scan the QR code on March 15th or follow the link below:  tinyurl.com/bessparent 
    • Enter your student’s DPS ID and date of birth (MM/DD/YYYY).  
    • Complete the screening form.  

To learn more, view Frequently Asked Questions

If you have a 3rd-5th Grade student and would like them to be opted out from taking the Student Self-Report form in class with their teachers, please complete the attached form (English and Spanish) and return it to Jason Smartt or Cheryl Ruiz in the main office by Tuesday, April 18th.

5) Report Cards Go Home in Assessment Binders 3/20

Trimester 2 Report Cards will be sent home with students on March 20th. Click here to learn more about how exactly students are assessed and graded. Report Cards will be sent home in assessment binders.

6) 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 6:00pm 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 Street, for the conference.

Please note that there are no after-school music classes with Ms. Bartos and other enrichment activities for this day. 

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

7) PTA Corporate Sponsorship 

Teller is one of Denver Public Schools top schools and is home to over 500 students in the area. Each year, the school PTA supports the school financially by raising additional funds.

In the past, these funds have provided features such as: new blinds, Newline Boards, iPads, water fillers, books and much more to help make Teller the amazing community school it is. Please consider continuing or becoming an annual corporate sponsor.

We, in return, will do everything we can to support your business within our Teller Community.

    • $500: One small banner (2.5' x 4') displayed outside of Teller Playground
    • $1,000: Two small banners + 1 specialized opportunity
    • $1,500: One large banner (3' x 5') + 2 specialized opportunities
    • $2,500: Two large banners + 3 specialized opportunities

**Example opportunities: booth at community event; spotlight business in newsletter; logo advertised at community event; advertisement sent home with all students. 

8) Bake Sale 

Join us for a delicious student-led bake sale after school on Monday, March 17th! Stop by the front of the school for a sweet treat and support your fellow student. Proceeds will go towards purchasing books for the Teller Library, so thank you for your support and see you there! Each item is a suggested $3 donation, cash and Venmo. More information day of, thank you for supporting our students and programs!

9) Round 2 of SchoolChoice Opens on April 8

We’re thrilled that thousands of families submitted a SchoolChoice Round 1 application! Round 1 applicants will be notified of their matches in late March. 

The Round 2 application will open on April 8th at 10 am. Round 2 is for families who: 

    • Didn’t submit an application in Round 1 and would like their student to enroll in a different school.
    • Changed their minds since submitting a Round 1 application and would like to re-explore their options. Those who are happy with their Round 1 school placement do not need to take part in Round 2.
    • Are new to DPS.

Applications for Round 2 are processed on a first-come, first-served basis within school admission priorities. 

Questions? Contact Enrollment Services at 720-423-3493 or schoolchoice@dpsk12.org.  

10) CMAS REMINDER

In less than two months we will start CMAS testing for our 3rd-5th graders. Below you will find the schedule!

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.

During testing, students will not have access to any of their personal technology. This includes cell phones, apple watches, etc. Students who bring these items to school will be asked to turn them into Mr. John and Ms. Cheryl for the duration of the testing period. If you need to contact your student during testing, you will need to call the main office.

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

11) Opportunities with Ms. Gras

Text Ms. Gras with any questions on Nights Out or Adventure Days. (303) 332-5817. Kids are signed up from age 4 to 12! 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?  Dates that are still available 3/26, 3/27, and 3/28! Sign up for Adventure Days with Ms. Gras! Adventure Days

Please note, everything is tentative depending on the weather!

      • Monday 1 slot (Cheyenne Mountain Zoo)
      • Tuesday 1 slot (Dinosaur Ride and Children’s Museum)
      • Wednesday 4 slots (Lookout Mountain Nature Center and Zoo
      • Friday 3 slots Roxborough State Park and Colorado History Museum

12) DINE Outs: 

Thank you all for your continued support at our DINE Out nights! Here is the next DINE Out opportunity!

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). 

13) Lost and Found:

Friday, April 4th (first Friday after the break), will be the last day to retrieve items from the lost and found! Any unclaimed items will be donated, so make sure to stop by  to see if your student is missing anything!

 

Best,

Sabrina Bates, Principal

Jason Smartt, Assistant Principal

Cheryl Ruiz, School Operations Manager

 

Attachment: 17419028633209_Spanish_Opt_Out_Form_4.pdf

Attachment: 17419028633558_English_Opting_Out_Form_4.pdf

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