Dear Teller Families,

We hope you’re soaking up the final weeks of summer and enjoying time with family and friends! As we prepare to kick off the 2025–2026 school year, we want to ensure you have all the important information you’ll need for a smooth start. This newsletter is packed with updates—please take the time to read it carefully so you and your child are fully prepared.

Before you continue: If your child will not be returning to Teller this fall, please email Treisi Martinez at treisi_martinez@dpsk12.net as soon as possible.

• Kindergarten–5th Grade: Monday, August 18th

• ECE: Tuesday, August 19th

• Start: 7:30 a.m. (ECE - 5th Grade)

• End: 2:30 p.m. (ECE - 5th Grade)

All ECE - 5th grade class lists will be posted on Friday, August 8th at 3:30 p.m. You can visit the school to view class lists on the cafeteria windows (corner of 12th Ave. & Garfield St.), or log in to Parent Portal to view your child’s teacher assignment.

As a reminder, Teller is committed to creating diverse and equitable learning environments in all classrooms. Equity is our primary consideration when developing class lists. Our administrators and teachers spend many hours thoughtfully reviewing a variety of known factors to ensure balanced and supportive classrooms. For this reason, we do not accept teacher requests.

All families (new and returning) must complete fall registration via Parent Portal by Friday, August 8th by noon in order for class lists to be published by 3:30 p.m. Denver Public Schools’ step by step registration guide can be found here. 

To register: 

• Log in to the Parent Portal.

• Click “See All Apps” and select “Online Registration.”

If you don’t have a Parent Portal account:

• Go to Parent Portal and click “Create a Parent Account.”

• Fill out the form (you’ll need your child’s student ID—use this link if you don’t know it).

• Submit the form, then check your email to activate your account.

To simplify back-to-school prep, all returning and new Teller students (ECE–5th Grade) are asked to purchase their school supplies through Teller’s PTA. Click here to order school supplies.

You might notice the cost has gone down this year! That’s thanks to the collaborative efforts of our PTA and staff to reduce waste, reuse materials where possible, and take advantage of bulk pricing—while still ensuring every classroom has what it needs.

Please note: The following items are not included in the PTA order and should be brought on the first day of school:

• ECE–5th Grade: Backpack, reusable water bottle, and lunchbox

• Kindergarten–5th Grade: Wired headphones

• ECE Only: Bedroll and two reusable Wet/Dry Bags

Need support? Scholarships are available—please reach out to Treisi Martinez at treisi_martinez@dpsk12.net.

If your child will require medication to be stored and administered during the 2025–2026 school year, please carefully review the information below and follow the instructions to ensure everything is in place before the first day of school.

Medication Forms
To administer medication at school, DPS requires specific forms signed by both a medical provider and a parent/guardian.

• Prescription medications must be in the original, pharmacy-labeled container that matches the provider’s form.

• Over-the-counter medications must be in unopened, original packaging, labeled with your child’s name, and match the provider’s form.

• All forms must be completed and signed on or after June 1, 2025 to be valid for the 2025–2026 school year.

Condition-Specific Forms:
Please work with your child’s doctor to complete the appropriate form(s) below:

• Asthma: Colorado Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan and Medication Orders

• Seizures: Seizure Action Plan

• Allergies/Anaphylaxis: Colorado Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan and Medication Orders

• Headaches/Migraines: Headache/Migraine Medication Agreement

• General Medications (including OTC): General Medication Agreement Form

• Diabetes:

  • Diabetes Health Care Plan

  • Emergency Action Plan

Medication Drop-Off
Families may begin dropping off completed forms and medications to Teller’s nurse’s office starting Tuesday, August 12th. If you have any questions, please reach out to our full-time school nurse, Reba Rembold, at reba_rembold@dpsk12.net.

We’re excited to offer a variety of engaging after-school classes this fall! Explore our Fall 2025 Enrichment Brochure to view all available programs. Registration will open via MySchoolBucks on Wednesday, July 30th at 6am.

Fall Session Dates:

• Fall Registration Window: July 30th – August 13th

• Fall Session: August 25th – October 31st

• Fall Makeup Week: November 3rd – 7th

Important Links: 

• Registration Guide to MySchoolBucks

• Scholarship Application (Opens 7/30)

• Waitlist Request Form (Opens 7/30)

Reminders: 

• Late registrations will not be accepted. Be sure to register before the deadline.

• If a class is full, use the Waitlist Request Form.

• Students enrolled in Mrs. Bartos’s music programs (Beginning Band, Violin, Tiger Voices, Concert Band) are expected to remain enrolled for the full school year. Early withdrawal may affect future eligibility and full tuition will still apply.

Tiger Voices Choir: Our Tiger Voices have been invited to perform at the 2026 Colorado Music Educators Association conference at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs—a tremendous honor! 

• Returning Students: Register through MySchoolBucks starting July 30 (no audition required).

• New Students: Must audition to join. Submit this audition interest form by noon on August 27th. Auditions will be held August 25th through August 28th after school on a first-come, first-served basis.

Questions about After School Enrichment? Contact Cheryl Ruiz at cheryl_ruiz@dpsk12.net.

We invite you to attend one of two identical Parent Orientation sessions in the auditorium on Thursday, August 14th. School leaders will share key information about the upcoming year and answer any questions you may have. RSVP is required—please complete this Google Form , which includes a brief questionnaire to help us tailor the session to your needs.

Please note: While we love our Teller students, childcare will not be provided during this event. We appreciate your understanding.

 Session 1:

• 4:00–5:00 p.m. | Presentation

• 5:00–5:15 p.m. | Q&A

Session 2:

• 5:30–6:30 p.m. | Presentation

• 6:30–6:45 p.m. | Q&A

We will continue to share important information about the 2025-2026 school year in the coming days, until then, enjoy the sunshine and warm weather. 

Warmly,

Sabrina Bates, Principal 

Jason Smartt, Assistant Principal