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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. |
October/November 2008 Tellergram
From the Principal….. I have truly enjoyed my last 10 years at Teller Elementary. I have learned so much working with a variety of people who are dedicated to children, including many of the hard-working staff and tireless parents who help make Teller outstanding.It has been very gratifying to see our school evolve from an unknown neighborhood school to a highly sought after school. Our enrollment is now at the highest level it has ever been during the past 10 years. I will fondly recall many small moments and great experiences I had watching this transformation take place. It certainly could not have happened without our devoted staff and parents. I am proud to have taken a part in Teller's growth and feel confident that with all your continued support, Teller will keep on thriving and growing. Thank you to all the students, all the parents and relatives, all the teachers, all the support staff, all the support in the neighborhood-- thank you for making Teller great! My last day as Principal will be November 25. I am pleased that Jennifer Barton will resume her new role as Principal upon the return from our holiday break, on December 1, 2008.  Amended 2008-2009 CalendarIf you have not already seen the Amended 2008-2009 calendar that was approved by the Board of Education in September, please visit the DPS website to become familiar with this new calendar. You will note that there has been 1 additional student contact day added on May 28, 2009.The most significant change however is the addition of Late Start days. The first late start day according the new DPS calendar will be December 12, 2008. What you need to know about Late Start Days:
Please mark your calendars.  Bullying is Serious and may Constitute a CrimeBullying, name calling, teasing, intimidation and other behaviors will not be tolerated at Teller. The DPS School Board has adopted a “zero tolerance” policy in regard to these behaviors. The Colorado State Legislature has considered this issue to have such a serious negative impact on students that School Districts are required to have a policy in place for bullying prevention and education programs. Law enforcement may apply any of several laws already Colorado statutes to behaviors commonly associated with bullying situations.In accordance with School Board Policy of “zero tolerance, Teller will follow a DPS behavior intervention “path” for identified bullying behaviors. Students will first be reprimanded by the supervising adult and counseled for appropriate ways to handle problems with other students. Repeated offenses will result in the student’s referral to the Principal at which time parents will be requested to attend a conference to draft a behavior plan. Should bullying behaviors continue after a conference, the principal will implement systematic suspension for each subsequent incident of bullying behaviors. After 5-10 days of suspension, the principal may request that the student be expelled from Teller Elementary. If this occurs, an expulsion hearing would be held with a DPS official. As you can tell, bullying behaviors are considered a serious offense. Providing a safe and positive learning environment, free from bullying will be incorporated into the Educating for Character process. Please talk to your child about your expectations for their behavior.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:We have had a lot of students in the office in the morning before 8:45 am and in the afternoon after 3:45 pm. Supervision is not provided on the playground prior to 8:45 am. The cafeteria opens for breakfast at 8:30 am.The office staff cannot accommodate babysitting tasks. Do not send your child to school before 8:45 am or pick them up after 3:45* pm. If you need childcare in the morning or afternoon, please call Kaleidoscope Corner at: 720-424-8291. *The office closes at 4:15 pm daily. If the office staff has been unable to contact you or the other individuals listed on your emergency call list, prior to 4:15 pm, they have specific District procedures to follow. District procedure requires the school staff to call the Denver Police Department if a responsible adult cannot be reached. If your child is not picked up by 4:15pm, the office staff has been instructed to call the police. If you call in advance, your child may stay in the office past 4:15 for a $10 per 15 minute fee (per child), starting at 4:00. E.g., if you pick your child up at 4:30, there will be a $20 charge. (This fee will pay the overtime costs for our secretaries when they have to stay past their normal hours) Don’t forget to buy your GROCERY CERTIFICATES!!Grocery certificates equate to free money for Teller! You buy a certificate to purchase the groceries at King Soopers or Safeway…on groceries you’re going to buy anyway… and Teller gets 5%! Go to the Contact page and request yours now.Please stop by the office to pick up your certificates today!
October 27 & 28th Parent/Teacher Conferences & the Standards-Based Progress Reports (SBPRs)We hope that you have signed up for and are planning to attend your child’s Parent/Teacher conferences. It was previously stated that you would receive your child’s Standards-Based Progress Report at this conference. However, due to District scheduling, your child’s report will not be available for the conference. Other personal data from your child will be used to help you understand his/her strengths and weaknesses and help prepare you and your child for the rest of the school year. The first trimester officially ends November 7. We expect the SBPRs to go home in Thursday folders on November 20. No Coat Left Behind Winter Clothing DriveStarbucks stores will be collecting clothing from October 19 through November 1 to benefit students at 8 Denver schools.Please contribute what you can to help keep kids warm this winter! Changed Your Phone Number or Address?Please let Teller know!One never knows when an unforeseen illness or event can occur and it becomes urgent we get a hold of you regarding your child. Please keep your records updated so we can find you as quickly as possible. If you have a new phone number or address, please inform the office as soon as possible. You can send a message from our Contact us page. Thank you! Teller Families!Do you know of a neighbor or friend who is considering Teller for their children next year? Please share with them the following two ways to get to know Teller better:Teller Tours with Michele Foust Every Thursday at 11:00am Meet in the office Teller Open House:
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