Hello Parents,
PTSO BOOK FAIR
As the winds kick up in the Telluride valley so does the speed of events happening at TES. Last wee we finished the four day PTSO Book Fair. Thanks to the great leadership skills of Lindsey Walker and Corinne Creel, the book fair was once again a great success. Proceeds from the fair go towards acquiring new books for our library.
CSAP
Last month the third grade students took the Reading CSAP state assessment. Next week they will take the Writing CSAP and the following week the Math CSAP. CSAP stands for Colorado Student Assessment Program which students begin in third grade and finish in tenth grade. The tests are evaluated out of state and unfortunately we only receive the reading scores before the end of this year. The writing and math scores are received in the fall of 2009. Students and teachers have been working hard to make sure they are prepared for the tests by working on following directions, checking over their work, and being thorough. Historically, our third graders have performed above the state average on all three CSAP assessments. Student scores do not effect report card grades, but are used to determine student and curricular strengths and needs.
TRAFFIC
Our friendly crossing guard, Mark Buscheib, would like help in making sure all students are using the crosswalks in front of the school on Galena Ave. Please do not drop students off in the middle of the block as this is a hazard with so much traffic in the mornings. I encourage more parents to drop their students at the back of the school by the kindergarten rooms. When stopping at this location, your child only has to take a few steps before they are in the building in a supervised area. If you choose to walk your child into the building you must find a parking spot that is NOT in teacher designated parking or in one of the two "Drop-off Zones". Please be responsible when dropping your child so we can keep Telluride Elementary as safe as possible.
ASSEMBLY THIS WEEK
Please join us for the virtue of the month assembly this Thursday, March 12 at 8:30 in the TES gym. The Student Leadership committee will be presenting a skit based on the next virtue of the month, we will have a gold nugget drawing for prizes and awards will be presented for second trimester. Not all students will receive an award, but we value the three times of year that we do publicly recognize select students for individual growth, citizenship and academic merit.
NEW FACE IN KINDERGARTEN
Robbin Cooper has begun her maternity leave even though her baby has not yet arrived. Julie Evans is the long term substitute for Robbin and will be teaching until the end of the school year. Julie has two children at TES and was formerly the K-12 Outdoor Education teacher for the district. If you see Julie in the hallways, please give her a warm welcome. She has done an excellent job making the transition smooth for her students.
Please feel free to contact me (tscherner@telluride.k12.co.us) with any questions or concerns.
Trish
Friday, March 6, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Happy New Year!
Please join us this Friday, Jan. 16, for an all school assembly. The student leadership committee will be presenting a skit on the next virtue of the month and we will hold a gold nugget drawing. The assembly begins at 8:30 in the TES gym.
Ski PE continues to go smoothly and the kids are having fun and learning new skills each week. Please be sure to take an extra look at equipment when picking up skis and boots at the end of the day. Some parents have mistakenly taken the wrong boots home and it takes us a while to sniff out the clues get the gear back to its' original owner.
Tomorrow is group photo day. Please be sure to fill out paperwork and include money tonight if you'd like to purchase a class photo.
There is no school on Monday, January 19th. On this day, teachers will be planning for the upcoming six weeks of school. This is the first year that teachers have had the opportunity to plan collaboratively and the results have been very positive. Grade level teachers have the chance to discuss their curriculum with specialists so that all teachers may have the opportunity to integrate the unit of study into their classes.
I hope to have photos of students posted in the next few weeks.
Trish
Please join us this Friday, Jan. 16, for an all school assembly. The student leadership committee will be presenting a skit on the next virtue of the month and we will hold a gold nugget drawing. The assembly begins at 8:30 in the TES gym.
Ski PE continues to go smoothly and the kids are having fun and learning new skills each week. Please be sure to take an extra look at equipment when picking up skis and boots at the end of the day. Some parents have mistakenly taken the wrong boots home and it takes us a while to sniff out the clues get the gear back to its' original owner.
Tomorrow is group photo day. Please be sure to fill out paperwork and include money tonight if you'd like to purchase a class photo.
There is no school on Monday, January 19th. On this day, teachers will be planning for the upcoming six weeks of school. This is the first year that teachers have had the opportunity to plan collaboratively and the results have been very positive. Grade level teachers have the chance to discuss their curriculum with specialists so that all teachers may have the opportunity to integrate the unit of study into their classes.
I hope to have photos of students posted in the next few weeks.
Trish
Monday, December 8, 2008
Last Entry for 2008
Holiday Events:
Tuesday morning at 9:00 in the Palm Theater, K-3 students will present their winter music concert. Robbin Closson has been working hard to prepare the students for their concert. She has also adjusted the seating arrangement so that the main block of seats will be open for parents to sit up close and enjoy the show rather than standing at the rear of the auditorium. Be sure that your child is dressed up a bit for the concert, no blue jeans or t shirts please.
The Ski/Skate P.E. program begins next week for all TSD students. Kindergarten and first grade students will be skiing on Mondays and second and third grade students on Tuesdays. Please be sure to review the information sent home this fall regarding all the details of the program. Remember that all students must bring a sack lunch for the first week days of skiing. After the winter holiday, Big Billies and Gorrono will be open and 1st-3rd grade students can purchase a hot meal. Parents can give Telski their credit card information so that your child's pass can be scanned and charged for lunch, eliminating the need for cash in a ski pocket.
On Thursday of this week, your students will be meeting with representatives from the ski school and ski patrol to review important safety rules on the mountain. Please be sure to ask your child about this on Thursday night. The Telluride School District has been participating in the Ski PE program for 32 years. I believe we are the only public school that continues to offer a ski program within the academic day. As our population grows so do the complexities of the program. However, we are committed to sharing the culture of Telluride with all of our students. If you have ANY questions about skiing or skating, please be sure to ask them this week. You can contact classroom teachers, Shelley or myself. There are no dumb questions and we want to make sure all students are prepared for a warm and safe start to the program.
Lost and Found:
All clothing items not claimed from the TES lost and found by December 19, will be sent to the Free Box or Humane Society in Ridgway. If your child is missing a jacket or gloves, etc. please take the time to look through the "treasure box" located in the basement of TES.
Breakfast With Santa:
On Saturday, December 13th from 8-11:00 AM, you can have a pancake breakfast and get a photo with Santa at the Telluride Elementary School Cafeteria. The Board of Directors from the Telluride Early Childhood Center will be hosting this fundraising event for the preschool located in the elementary school. This program receives support from the district in the form of free rent and utilities, but generates all operating funds through student tuition, grants, and fundraising. The cost is $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children, 3-12.
Tuesday morning at 9:00 in the Palm Theater, K-3 students will present their winter music concert. Robbin Closson has been working hard to prepare the students for their concert. She has also adjusted the seating arrangement so that the main block of seats will be open for parents to sit up close and enjoy the show rather than standing at the rear of the auditorium. Be sure that your child is dressed up a bit for the concert, no blue jeans or t shirts please.
The Ski/Skate P.E. program begins next week for all TSD students. Kindergarten and first grade students will be skiing on Mondays and second and third grade students on Tuesdays. Please be sure to review the information sent home this fall regarding all the details of the program. Remember that all students must bring a sack lunch for the first week days of skiing. After the winter holiday, Big Billies and Gorrono will be open and 1st-3rd grade students can purchase a hot meal. Parents can give Telski their credit card information so that your child's pass can be scanned and charged for lunch, eliminating the need for cash in a ski pocket.
On Thursday of this week, your students will be meeting with representatives from the ski school and ski patrol to review important safety rules on the mountain. Please be sure to ask your child about this on Thursday night. The Telluride School District has been participating in the Ski PE program for 32 years. I believe we are the only public school that continues to offer a ski program within the academic day. As our population grows so do the complexities of the program. However, we are committed to sharing the culture of Telluride with all of our students. If you have ANY questions about skiing or skating, please be sure to ask them this week. You can contact classroom teachers, Shelley or myself. There are no dumb questions and we want to make sure all students are prepared for a warm and safe start to the program.
Lost and Found:
All clothing items not claimed from the TES lost and found by December 19, will be sent to the Free Box or Humane Society in Ridgway. If your child is missing a jacket or gloves, etc. please take the time to look through the "treasure box" located in the basement of TES.
Breakfast With Santa:
On Saturday, December 13th from 8-11:00 AM, you can have a pancake breakfast and get a photo with Santa at the Telluride Elementary School Cafeteria. The Board of Directors from the Telluride Early Childhood Center will be hosting this fundraising event for the preschool located in the elementary school. This program receives support from the district in the form of free rent and utilities, but generates all operating funds through student tuition, grants, and fundraising. The cost is $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children, 3-12.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Happy Halloween
New Area for Morning Arrival
Starting Monday, November 3 students will be able to enter the building when they arrive at school in the morning. The new arrival area will be the hallway outside the gym. There will be one teacher supervising students at the bottom of the stairs and another teacher near the kindergarten entry doorway at the top of the staircase. No students should be in any areas of the historic part of the school before 8:05, except for families arriving at the preschool.
This change is in coordination with the November 1-April 1 street closures in Telluride. As the parking areas decrease starting next week, it is imperative that we enforce the “Drop off Zones” on both Townsend and Galena. If you would like to walk your child into school, you need to park on the opposite of both Townsend and Galena. The Drop off Zone is intended for parents to drive up to the curb, let children out of cars and enter the building on their own, so that parents can then drive away leaving a safe area for the next car to unload students. When parents park and run into the building it causes other cars to be forced into unloading children in the middle of the street. We would like your help in making sure that students have a safe drop off area at all times of the year. During the winter months, the Telluride Marshals Department often patrols the area and may ticket cars parked in this zone.
Kids Cavity Prevention Program
On Tuesday, November 4, the San Juan Kids Cavity Prevention Program will begin and run for four days over the next two weeks. We are looking for parent volunteers to work two-hour shifts escorting students to and from their classrooms so teachers will not have to interrupt their lessons. If you can help for two hours on November 4,5,6 or 11 please email me. I will also post the volunteer sign-up on the counter in Shelley’s office.
Lost and Found
With cold mornings and hot afternoons, many students are shedding their jackets and leaving them on the playground. The lost and found box, located by the south door in the basement, is OVERFLOWING. Please walk by and look for lost items before they end up in the Freebox.
Trish Scherner
Starting Monday, November 3 students will be able to enter the building when they arrive at school in the morning. The new arrival area will be the hallway outside the gym. There will be one teacher supervising students at the bottom of the stairs and another teacher near the kindergarten entry doorway at the top of the staircase. No students should be in any areas of the historic part of the school before 8:05, except for families arriving at the preschool.
This change is in coordination with the November 1-April 1 street closures in Telluride. As the parking areas decrease starting next week, it is imperative that we enforce the “Drop off Zones” on both Townsend and Galena. If you would like to walk your child into school, you need to park on the opposite of both Townsend and Galena. The Drop off Zone is intended for parents to drive up to the curb, let children out of cars and enter the building on their own, so that parents can then drive away leaving a safe area for the next car to unload students. When parents park and run into the building it causes other cars to be forced into unloading children in the middle of the street. We would like your help in making sure that students have a safe drop off area at all times of the year. During the winter months, the Telluride Marshals Department often patrols the area and may ticket cars parked in this zone.
Kids Cavity Prevention Program
On Tuesday, November 4, the San Juan Kids Cavity Prevention Program will begin and run for four days over the next two weeks. We are looking for parent volunteers to work two-hour shifts escorting students to and from their classrooms so teachers will not have to interrupt their lessons. If you can help for two hours on November 4,5,6 or 11 please email me. I will also post the volunteer sign-up on the counter in Shelley’s office.
Lost and Found
With cold mornings and hot afternoons, many students are shedding their jackets and leaving them on the playground. The lost and found box, located by the south door in the basement, is OVERFLOWING. Please walk by and look for lost items before they end up in the Freebox.
Trish Scherner
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Third Entry
Hi Parents,
Please join us tomorrow morning at 8:30 in the TES gym for our first assembly of the year. The TES student leadership committee will presenting the virtue of the month which is respect. Students who completed a Summer Bridge packet will be recognized and we will have a gold nugget drawing for prizes. The assembly should last 15-20 minutes and all are welcome.
Be on the lookout for information on the San Juan Kids Cavity Prevention Program. This program is sponsored through the Telluride Foundation and available to all students. There are no qualifying factors, if you would like your child to be seen by a dental professional, please complete and return the paperwork by October 24.
The Fall Harvest Festival is rapidly approaching. Don't forget about raffle tickets. See you at the big event next Friday.
Trish Scherner
Please join us tomorrow morning at 8:30 in the TES gym for our first assembly of the year. The TES student leadership committee will presenting the virtue of the month which is respect. Students who completed a Summer Bridge packet will be recognized and we will have a gold nugget drawing for prizes. The assembly should last 15-20 minutes and all are welcome.
Be on the lookout for information on the San Juan Kids Cavity Prevention Program. This program is sponsored through the Telluride Foundation and available to all students. There are no qualifying factors, if you would like your child to be seen by a dental professional, please complete and return the paperwork by October 24.
The Fall Harvest Festival is rapidly approaching. Don't forget about raffle tickets. See you at the big event next Friday.
Trish Scherner
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Second Blog Entry
Dear Parents,
You are invited to attend an informational meeting on the School District Bond Question 3A on October 14th at 5:15 in the Palm Theatre.
On November 4th the School District is asking voters to approve Question 3A for $18 million to plan for the future with the following capital projects:
• Provide eight additional classrooms, small group instructional spaces, a greenhouse laboratory that will compliment our science curriculum and an administrative office.
• Provide renovations and building system upgrades to the historic Telluride Elementary School.
• Provide additional cafeteria and gymnasium space in the Middle/High School to address growing student population needs.
• Provide new infrastructure for technology.
• Provide affordable housing for teachers.
Additional information such as visual of the classroom addition can be found at:
www.tsdbondquestion08@blogspot.com
Please do not hesitate to call me (728-6615) or e-mail me ( tscherner@telluride.k12.co.us) with questions.
PTSO Fall Harvest Festival
The PTSO will selling pumpkin, gourds, and Indian corn outside the elementary school on Tuesday, October 14 and Wednesday, October 15 from 3:15 to 4:15. These items have been generously donated by the Mountain Market in Mountain Village. If you miss the pumpkin sale on these dates, all remaining items will be sold during the Fall Harvest Festival on Friday, October 24 from 4:00-6:30 in the TES gym.
Also be on the lookout for Fall Harvest Festival Raffle Tickets. Each child is encouraged to sell five tickets for $5 each. Tickets and money can be returned to your child's classroom teacher on or before October 24th. Raffle tickets will be coming home this Friday in your child's backpack. Again, if you are able to help with the festival please contact Emily Destefano at emilydestefano@yahoo.com
Chidfind for ages 0-3
The Childfind Develpmental screening for ages 0-3 will be held at the TES gym on Monday, October 13 from 9-3:00. This free event is sponsored by the UnBOCS and includes hearing, dental, vision, fine and gross motor skills, concepts, speech and physical progress checks. To schedule an appointment, please call Melissa at 209-3188.
Picture Day is scheduled for Wednesday October 22. Students will bring home order forms closer to the date.
Ski P.E.
The TES Ski PE program will begin on Monday, December 15 and run for six weeks. Kindergarten and first grade students will ski on Monday with second and third grade students skiing on Tuesday. You will be receiving a packet of information regarding this program and student options in the next few weeks.
Hope you and your family are enjoying the beautiful fall weather.
Trish Scherner
You are invited to attend an informational meeting on the School District Bond Question 3A on October 14th at 5:15 in the Palm Theatre.
On November 4th the School District is asking voters to approve Question 3A for $18 million to plan for the future with the following capital projects:
• Provide eight additional classrooms, small group instructional spaces, a greenhouse laboratory that will compliment our science curriculum and an administrative office.
• Provide renovations and building system upgrades to the historic Telluride Elementary School.
• Provide additional cafeteria and gymnasium space in the Middle/High School to address growing student population needs.
• Provide new infrastructure for technology.
• Provide affordable housing for teachers.
Additional information such as visual of the classroom addition can be found at:
www.tsdbondquestion08@blogspot.com
Please do not hesitate to call me (728-6615) or e-mail me ( tscherner@telluride.k12.co.us) with questions.
PTSO Fall Harvest Festival
The PTSO will selling pumpkin, gourds, and Indian corn outside the elementary school on Tuesday, October 14 and Wednesday, October 15 from 3:15 to 4:15. These items have been generously donated by the Mountain Market in Mountain Village. If you miss the pumpkin sale on these dates, all remaining items will be sold during the Fall Harvest Festival on Friday, October 24 from 4:00-6:30 in the TES gym.
Also be on the lookout for Fall Harvest Festival Raffle Tickets. Each child is encouraged to sell five tickets for $5 each. Tickets and money can be returned to your child's classroom teacher on or before October 24th. Raffle tickets will be coming home this Friday in your child's backpack. Again, if you are able to help with the festival please contact Emily Destefano at emilydestefano@yahoo.com
Chidfind for ages 0-3
The Childfind Develpmental screening for ages 0-3 will be held at the TES gym on Monday, October 13 from 9-3:00. This free event is sponsored by the UnBOCS and includes hearing, dental, vision, fine and gross motor skills, concepts, speech and physical progress checks. To schedule an appointment, please call Melissa at 209-3188.
Picture Day is scheduled for Wednesday October 22. Students will bring home order forms closer to the date.
Ski P.E.
The TES Ski PE program will begin on Monday, December 15 and run for six weeks. Kindergarten and first grade students will ski on Monday with second and third grade students skiing on Tuesday. You will be receiving a packet of information regarding this program and student options in the next few weeks.
Hope you and your family are enjoying the beautiful fall weather.
Trish Scherner
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Welcome to the blog!
School Bond Question
If you'd like to learn more about the school bond question that will appear on the November ballot, please attend an informational meeting on Tuesday, October 14 at 5:00pm in the Palm Theater. Our Superintendent, Mary Rubadeau, Business Director, Kurt Shugars and members of the Board of Education will be presenting a brief overview of the proposed new school. This is also a time for parents and members of the community to ask questions regarding the bond and the school district.
New Morning Routine
Due to the ever growing K-3 student population we no longer have enough space to comfortably gather in the front hallway each morning before the bell rings. Recently, we have asked students and parents to wait outside on the front steps or the playground. Ms. Scherner will be outside each morning to greet students and supervise the area. When the bell rings at 8:05 all students may enter the building. It is getting colder each morning so please send your child to school with a warm jacket. Very soon, I will be asking you to dress your child in boots and snowsuits as we prepare for the beginning of winter. If you drop students off by the kindergarten entrance on Galena, they will be able to wait in the large hallway. This area is also supervised by a teacher each morning.
PTSO Fall Harvest Festival
Mark your calendars..... the PTSO Fall Harvest Festival will be held on Friday, October 24 from 4:30-6:30 in the TES gym. This is a fun family friendly event for the entire community. Please come for dinner, games and the every popular "Cake Walk". The festival is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the PTSO which in turn does numerous activities to support our wonderful teachers. If you would like to help support this event by planning, donating items for the raffle or helping on the day of the event please contact Emily Destefano at emilydestefano@yahoo.com
If you'd like to learn more about the school bond question that will appear on the November ballot, please attend an informational meeting on Tuesday, October 14 at 5:00pm in the Palm Theater. Our Superintendent, Mary Rubadeau, Business Director, Kurt Shugars and members of the Board of Education will be presenting a brief overview of the proposed new school. This is also a time for parents and members of the community to ask questions regarding the bond and the school district.
New Morning Routine
Due to the ever growing K-3 student population we no longer have enough space to comfortably gather in the front hallway each morning before the bell rings. Recently, we have asked students and parents to wait outside on the front steps or the playground. Ms. Scherner will be outside each morning to greet students and supervise the area. When the bell rings at 8:05 all students may enter the building. It is getting colder each morning so please send your child to school with a warm jacket. Very soon, I will be asking you to dress your child in boots and snowsuits as we prepare for the beginning of winter. If you drop students off by the kindergarten entrance on Galena, they will be able to wait in the large hallway. This area is also supervised by a teacher each morning.
PTSO Fall Harvest Festival
Mark your calendars..... the PTSO Fall Harvest Festival will be held on Friday, October 24 from 4:30-6:30 in the TES gym. This is a fun family friendly event for the entire community. Please come for dinner, games and the every popular "Cake Walk". The festival is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the PTSO which in turn does numerous activities to support our wonderful teachers. If you would like to help support this event by planning, donating items for the raffle or helping on the day of the event please contact Emily Destefano at emilydestefano@yahoo.com
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