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Home Teller Elementary Office Phone: (720) 424-3585 School Hours: 8:55AM-3:45PM Morning playground supervision begins at 8:45AM. |
March 2009 Tellergram
From the Principal….CSAP Testing in March for 3rd-5th Grade StudentsOur 3rd graders completed their Reading CSAP test two weeks ago. Students were focused and confident in themselves. We did not have any absences during testing, either. We are extremely proud of them and their hard work! We are back at CSAP testing during the weeks of March 3-March 12. All testing will take place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. 3rd graders will take their Writing and Math tests, while our 4th and 5th graders will take Reading, Writing and Math. 5th graders will also take Science CSAP. We need all students at school, on-time during our testing days. Not only does this provide students the opportunity to test with peers in an organized testing environment, but also allows staff to get back to the regular school day schedule as quickly as possible once testing is over. When students are absent during the regular testing schedule, staff members are pulled from their daily schedules to provide make-up sessions. This ultimately impacts all the students. 3rd Grade Testing ScheduleTues. & Wed., March 3 &4 9:00-11:15Tues. & Wed., March 10 & 11 9:00-11:15 4th Grade Testing ScheduleTues.-Thurs., March 3-59:00-11:15 and 1:30-3:15 Tues. & Wed., March 10 & 11 9:00-11:15 and 1:30-3:15 5th Grade Testing ScheduleTues.-Thurs., March 3-59:00-11:15 and 1:30-3:15 Tues. - Thurs., March 10-12 9:00-11:15 and 1:30-3:15 We are confident that our students are ready to take these assessments, and we are continuing to work with them to build their confidence in their academic and test taking skills. Please take the time to talk to your student to see if he or she is having any anxiety, as well as to encourage them to do their best. Here are some tips to help support your child during testing:
Information about the 2009-2010 School Year - Thank you Parents and PTA for Your Continued Support! I am happy to report that we have finalized the budget for the 2009-2010 school year and have worked out funding so we are able to staff our school so we are able to maintain manageable class sizes and continue our Linda-Mood Bell Reading intervention program. It is going to be a tight year with limited funds available for unexpected spending and luxery needs, but we will certainly be able to continue to provide our students with a learning environment that fosters the growth of the whole child - social, emotional and academic. Without the financial committment from our PTA for $60,000, we would not be afforded this opportunity. While this seems like a lot of money at first glance, the rewards that we will see as we watch our students grow and learn will prove well worth the efforts it will take our community to raise this money. The parents and community members are greatly appreciated by all at Teller.  Raffle!Every year, the Facilities Managers (head custodian) are recognized by the district for all the hard work they do making our schools shine.To raise money for the Recognition Ceremony, DPS holds a raffle. This year, there are 2 main prizes: 4 Season Passes to Elitches with a Season Parking Pass Raffle tickets are $1 each. Please see either Omarose, Teller’s own finest Facilities Manager, or Denise in the office.  Congratulations to This Year’s Mile High Scholars!Mayor Hickenlooper will continue the tradition of recognizing the tremendous talent and scholarship of Denver Public Schools students by holding a special event to recognize Mile High Scholars. The Mile High Scholars this year for Teller are:
Shakespeare Crewhave been busy working with Mrs. Whitman on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school to design and create sets props and backdrops for King Lear , this year’s Shakespeare Play. This year’s sets will be the most spectacular ever, largely because Mrs. Whitman thinks BIG! If you’ve never attended one of our Shakespeare performances, please plan to join us on Wednesday, April 29th at 7:00 pm. The play will be amazing! Calendar Items!!At this time of year, many events are being scheduled. Please be sure to communicate any special events or activities with the office so we may add it to the school calendar and avoid conflicts. Thank you!Summer in the Parks 2009GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATIONSummer in the Parks is a structured, licensed, comprehensive recreation program incorporating arts & crafts, active games & sports, playground & water games, field trips & special events, within the daily schedule. Registration is limited to 45 participants.
Registration for residents of the City and County of Denver will begin on Monday, March 9, 2009 at 9:00AM. Hours of registration on Monday, March 9th and Tuesday March 10th will be from 9:00AM until 7:00PM Registration must be completed in person at Community Recreation, 1849 Emerson St., by a parent or legal guardian. Registration is on a “first come, first served” basis and will continue after March 10th, Monday-Friday from 9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. through June 12th or until the site is at capacity. For more information, please contact Kristi Hernandez @ 720.865.0847 or Curt Garrett @ 720.865.0845 REGISRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR PARENTS AND/OR LEGAL GUARDIANS Please make sure you have the following items with you BEFORE coming to registration: Documentation of legal guardianship Proof of Residency Child’s Original Birth Certificate (PLEASE NOTE: This is a new requirement for 2009) Child’s Immunization Records At least 3 emergency contacts including telephone numbers and addresses Doctor, Dentist, Hospital information including telephone numbers and addresses Insurance Information SPRING BREAK!!!Another one for the calendars…Spring Break will be March 23-27 Tellerpalooza is comingMay 16Essay ContestHey Students! Now is your chance to win your favorite teacher an award from Panera Bread! All you need to do is write a 100 to 200 word essay about why your teacher should receive Panera Bread’s Rising Above Award. If your essay is selected, your teacher will be honored by Panera. The contest runs from March 1-31; visit Panera Bread to pick up a registration form or get one online at panera-colorado.com. Rising Above Award grand prize winners will receive:
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