Teller Elementary School

PRIDE Post: April 17th, 2025

04/17/25, 8:55 AM

1) No School – Friday, April 18

There will be no school on Friday, April 18th as it is a teacher planning day. We look forward to seeing students back on Monday, April 21st!

2) 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. 

If you are interested, please click here and follow the steps!

3) Multilingual Families Are Encouraged to Attend the MLE DAC Meeting – Wednesday, April 23

The Multilingual Education District Advisory Committee (MLE DAC) will meet on Wednesday, April 23, from 9–11:00 a.m. at the Lowry Conference Center. This month’s meeting will feature district experts sharing information about Special Education, Gifted and Talented programs, and other DPS student services. Breakfast, interpretation, and childcare will be provided. Event flyers can be shared with MLL families. Attendees are encouraged to pre-register, and staff are also strongly encouraged to attend. For more information, visit the MLE website, email Olga Olivas, or call 720-423-3058.

4) A Message from the Teller PTA 

There are a number of open board, committee and event lead positions and we need you!  The ways to get involved are abundant, whether you have just a few hours a year to give or something more.  The opportunities span from working with the kids to the staff to the parent community and everything in between. Open positions include Fundraising Chair, President-Elect, Treasurer-Elect, Staff Appreciation Lead, Den Night Lead, Affinity Group Lead, School Events Coordinator, Yard Sign Lead, or design your own role.

Take a look at this detailing the ways to help and please let us know where you can lend a hand to support the Teller Community.  

5) Dungeons & Dragons Summer Program with Mr. Zach

Hello Teller parents! Through his new company, The Questing Table LLC, Mr. Zach will be hosting a Dungeons & Dragons program for the summer here at Teller!  All students are welcome—whether they're seasoned adventurers or brand new to the game. The program is designed for 4th and 5th graders, though exceptions can be made for siblings or friends to join, with consent from other participants and their families. There will be two different groups to choose from: one that meets on Tuesdays and one that meets on Thursdays. 

• • Program Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays
    • 9:30am -10am: Drop-off/Sign-in
    • 10am-11:30am: Gametime
    • 11:30am - 12pm: Lunch Break
    • 12pm - 1:30pm: Gametime
    • 1:30pm - 2pm: Pick-up/Sign-out

Programs will run for a total of 8 weeks, from June 10th/12th to July 29th/31st. Please email zbann7@gmail.com if you are interested, for payment information, and any other questions you have!  

6) 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! 

7) 4th Grade Shakespeare Performance and Festival

Hello 4th Grade Families,

Get ready—our exciting Night of Shakespeare and Shakespeare Festival are less than two weeks away! Please take a moment to read through this message carefully so your family is fully prepared for both events.

NIGHT OF SHAKESPEARE - April 24th, 2025

Our Night of Shakespeare is just two weeks away, and we couldn’t be more excited! The students have been working incredibly hard, and we can’t wait to showcase the 14 scenes they’ve prepared from The Tempest, Romeo and Juliet, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Event Details:

• • • Date: Thursday, April 24th
    • Doors Open: 4:30 PM (Please use Door 2, the auditorium entrance)
    • Performance Begins: 5:00 PM
    • Run Time: Approximately 1.5 hours

Arrival Instructions:

Students must arrive in costume. Once inside, they’ll walk to the gym to check in with their classroom teachers, while families may proceed to find seats in the auditorium. Please note: All attendees must enter through Door 2. Anyone attempting to enter through the interior of the building will be redirected to the main line outside to ensure a fair and consistent process for everyone.

Attendance Reminder:

Each student plays an important part, and their presence is essential. If your child is unable to attend the performance, please email me at jbartos@dpsk12.net by April 18th, so we can make arrangements to cover their role. This may result in a student stepping into a role they’ve never rehearsed, or Ms. Bartos having to read lines from the side—neither of which are ideal for the performance.

DL Families:

Students in DL will be picked up by Cheryl Ruiz at 4:25 PM. If you prefer your child not be picked up by Ms. Cheryl, please email both cheryl_ruiz@dpsk12.net and megan_gustafson@dpsk12.net to let us know.

Reserved Seating:

Families who reserved front row seats through Totally Teller will find signs marking those chairs. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

Audience Etiquette:

Our students have poured their hearts into this performance. To help maintain a focused and respectful environment, we kindly ask that if you bring young children or infants, you step out into the hallway if they become noisy or restless. This will ensure all performers have the space and attention they deserve.

Parent/Guardian Pickup

After the performance, students will be dismissed from the gym. To help ease congestion, please note that there are two exits available from the auditorium. If you are picking up your child, be sure to check in with their classroom teacher before leaving.

Shakespeare Festival – April 25th, 2025

The day after our Night of Shakespeare, all 4th grade students will attend the DPS Shakespeare Festival at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, April 25th.

Students need to come to school dressed in their costumes and bring a backpack with a sack lunch, a water bottle, and sunscreen.

The festival is open to the public, and a map of the performance stages is included below for your reference. Our students will be performing at the Hope Theater, located near the large sculptures at the corner of Speer Blvd. and Champa Street. Performance times are listed below.

Additional Logistics:

• • • Students will take the bus from Teller at approximately 9:15 AM and return by 2:15 PM.
    • While families are welcome to attend the festival, please do not purchase food from vendors (including food trucks) for your child or any other students. Doing so creates inequity among students.
    • Students will not be allowed to leave the event early to go with their parents
    • However, if you would like to check your child out at the end of the performances at the festival, you may do so by coordinating directly with their classroom teacher.

8) 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 Tuesday, 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.

 

9) Teacher Appreciation Week: Last Call for Student Submissions

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 tomorrow, April 18. Submissions may be featured on the DPS website and DPS social media pages (Facebook,Instagram,LinkedIn).

Best,

Sabrina Bates, Principal

Jason Smartt, Assistant Principal

Cheryl Ruiz, Dean of Operations