Teller Elementary School

PRIDE Post: April 10th, 2025

04/10/25, 2:14 PM

1) CMAS Testing- Extra Recess Impact

Due to CMAS testing this week, we will not be offering extra recess throughout any of the testing days. With multiple classrooms and offices being used as testing spaces, maintaining a quiet environment is essential to ensure students can focus and do their best.

As an alternative, we will be going on neighborhood walks as a fun and calming “field trip” option. Students will still have their regular lunch and recess schedule, just not an extra recess on testing days. 

Thank you for your understanding and continued support during this important testing period!

2) Ridwell Plastic Recycling Drive 

Teller Elementary is keeping plastic film out of landfills with Ridwell this spring! To participate in this limited-time recycling drive and celebrate Earth Month, bring plastic film (ziploc bags, grocery bags, bubble wrap, and lots more) to school on April 4, 11, and 25th.  Plastic bags/film can be dropped off at kiss and go or at the front desk. Ridwell will make sure it stays out of landfills. It’ll be turned into new decking materials instead! Recycling your plastic with Ridwell will also help our Teller Green Team retain our Eco Certification! Start collecting plastic film at home now so you have a bunch for the drive.

Curious about at-home recycling pickup from Ridwell? If you sign up for a household membership by May 23, you’ll also help earn pickup of the school’s plastic film for all of the ‘25/’26 school year (when 10 new members sign up).

Visit https://get.ridwell.com/teller for more information—and make sure you sign up through that page so your membership counts toward rewards for the school!

3) Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5-9: Seeking Student Submissions by April 18

Teacher Appreciation Week is just around the corner, taking place May 5-9! In celebration, DPS invites our students to recognize their favorite teachers by sharing what they love most about them. Please share this opportunity with students and ask them to share why they love their teachers by completing this short form by Friday, April 18. Please note that submissions may be featured on the DPS website and DPS social media pages (Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn). 

4)  No School on 4/18

Please note the following upcoming date(s) when there will be no school:

• • Friday, April 18th: This will be a student non-contact day and a teacher planning day. There will be no school on this day.

 We are looking forward to seeing students back at school on Monday, April 21st.

5) DL Registration for 25/26 SY Opens

We are excited to share that registration for the 2025–2026 Discovery Link school year opens at 6:00 AM on Monday, April 29 at https://dps.arux.app! 

As you prepare, please make sure your family’s Arux account is set up and ready ahead of time. You can create your family profile at any time before registration opens. 

This year, we’re offering three types of program payment structures: 

1. Fee-Based Programs – standard tuition-based Discovery Link sites. ○ Registration Cost $55.00 with a max of $80 for multiple children 

 

Please also have the following ready for registration, especially if your child is in ECE: 

• • ● Immunization Records 
  • ● Health Appraisal Forms - ECE Required 
  • ● Copy of Authorization to upload regarding CCCAP (if applicable) 
  • ● Any helpful information to share regarding allergies, medication, IEP/504 needs and supports 
  • *Not having records or forms uploaded at time of registration may delay approval 
  • More information can be found here or by emailing megan_gustafson@dpsk12.net , please ensure you read through all the relevant information and steps.

6) National Librarian Day

National Librarian Day is approaching on Wednesday, April 16th! We all appreciate the warmth and kindness Ms. Rosie has brought to the Teller staff, students, and our entire community! If you’d like to send Ms. Rosie a thoughtful email or perhaps give her a gift to celebrate the day, you can reach her at bridget_rosenberg@dpsk12.net and check out her staff favorites document!

Thank you for helping us show our gratitude and appreciation for Ms. Rosie!

7) Volunteer with the Teller Pantry Friends

Please consider supporting the Teller Pantry Friends by signing up to volunteer your time by clicking the link here: Teller Pantry Friends volunteer opportunities!

8) DINE Outs: 

Thank you all for your continued support at our DINE Out nights! Here are the next DINE Out opportunities for April and May!

Shake Shack Cherry Creek 

• • • 260 North Josephine Street 
    • Tuesday April 22nd 
    • 11am-8pm
    • Mention Donation Day at the register or use code DONATE on the Shack App, web, or kiosk at checkout and they'll donate 25% back to our school! 

Oblio's Pizzeria 

• • • Tuesday, May 6th 11am-10pm ALL DAY!
    • 6115 E 22nd Ave, Denver, CO 80207
    • Mention Teller School Fundraiser when placing your order and 20% will be donated back to our school! 

9) Infectious Disease Updates from Teller Nursing Office

HEALTH ALERT | Measles case identified in Pueblo County, Colorado | March 31, 2025

Please see the link below for more details on measles, and check your child's immunization records to make sure they are up to date with their measles vaccination. Teller's measles(MMR) immunization compliant rate is above the needed percentage for herd immunity, which is great! But please know that herd immunity does not protect every student from the measles, if they have not been vaccinated against it.

LINK: Measles | Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/herd-immunity

 

Best,

Sabrina Bates, Principal

Jason Smartt, Assistant Principal

Cheryl Ruiz, Dean of Operations