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MINER BEE MESSENGER 10.18.24

Posted Date: 10/18/24 (2:09 PM)

Miner Bee
Miner Bee Messenger
Weekly Communication for TES Families
October 18, 2024
Principal Post
Dear Families,

Parent-teacher conferences are one of the most important ways to stay actively engaged in your child’s education. As a principal, I encourage every parent or guardian to attend these meetings because they provide an opportunity to develop a complete picture of your child's growth—not just academically, but also socially and emotionally. Here are several key reasons why these conferences matter:

 Academic Progress and Personalized Feedback
Teachers can give you insights beyond what grades or test scores show. They can discuss strengths, areas for improvement, and learning habits that impact your child’s success. You'll also have the chance to ask specific questions about your child’s classroom performance, learning style, or how they approach assignments.

Addressing Social-Emotional Development
Your child’s emotional well-being is just as important as academics. Conferences allow you to hear about how your child interacts with peers, manages emotions, and demonstrates behaviors like empathy, resilience, or self-discipline. These conversations can identify early signs of struggles such as stress, anxiety, or social challenges that might not surface at home.

Building a Support Network Between Home and School
Parent-teacher conferences foster collaboration. When parents and teachers work as a team, students receive consistent support from both sides. Teachers may offer helpful strategies or resources you can use at home, while you can share information about any personal situations (like a recent move or family change) that might affect your child's behavior or learning.

Setting Goals and Monitoring Progress
Conferences are an opportunity to set clear, achievable goals for your child. These can be academic, such as improving reading comprehension, or social-emotional, such as developing positive friendships. By staying aligned with the teacher, you’ll know how to track your child’s progress toward these goals throughout the year.
Showing Your Child That Their Education Matters
When children see that their parents are actively involved in their education, it reinforces the importance of learning. Attending conferences sends a powerful message to your child that you value their efforts, care about their progress, and are willing to partner with their teachers to help them thrive.
Parent-teacher conferences are about more than just a progress report—they’re about building relationships, sharing insights, and working together to create the best possible learning environment for your child. Your participation plays a key role in ensuring your child’s success both inside and outside the classroom.
We look forward to seeing you next week and partnering with you on your child’s educational journey!
Monday, October 21st Parent Teacher Conferences
Tuesday, October 22nd Extra Day for 2nd Grade DI Conferences
Thursday, October 24th Extra Day for Kindergarten DI Conferences
Friday, October 25th Extra Day for 1st Grade DI Conferences
Warm Regards,
Kelly Treinen
Principal

 
Winter is Coming...
Winter PE
Winter PE 2025 !!

  1. Winter PE registration week is Nov. 4th – 9th. Please make sure your student is registered for a Winter PE program by Nov. 9th.
  2. Winter PE Scholarship Applications are due October 25th. We will not accept late applications.
  3. Please consider making a financial contribution to our Winter PE Scholarship Fund. We want to ensure every student has the opportunity to participate in the Winter PE program of their choice.
Winter PE Scholarship Fund, please click here.

Please click on this link for more information about the 3 items listed above.
If you would like assistance filling out the Winter PE Scholarship Application or help with Telski registration, please come to TMHS on October 21st from 9am – 3pm. A representative from Telski will be available, as will Jaime Stewart and Spanish translators.
 
Winter PE Scholarship Application deadline is October 25th.

This week we’d like to thank Pinhead for partnering with Telluride Academy and providing our students with a Winter PE program . We appreciate you!

Jaime Stewart
TMHS Athletic Asst.
970.369.7131
 
Art
Art To Remember Fundraiser

- Order Products ONLINE with your child’s personalized art ART PRODUCT ORDERS DUE BY Tuesday November 19th. (Your child is bringing the form home in their Friday Folder on 10-11)
Are you interested in buying a product with your child’s custom art on it? All students brought “ART TO REMEMBER” order forms home in homework folders. You can order products such as magnets, mugs, ornaments, and more and have them shipped directly to you or a loved one’s home before the winter holidays. The 25% profits earned are used to purchase art supplies for all students during art class. Please consider supporting us with this important annual fund raiser. 
Online orders are due by Tues 11-19-24. No late orders are accepted. Scan the QR code or go to the website and enter your child’s code (on the order form they brought home).  If you cannot find the order form that was sent home, go to https://arttoremember.com/ > gallery > Search for my child’s art  > Telluride School K-3, Telluride CO > your info to find your child’s creation already loaded on the site.

If they did not complete the art due to an absence, you can upload a photo their art made at home instead. If you still have questions, contact the customer service at 800-895-8777 or email info@arttoremember.com.
                                                                      Mrs. Lapp – Art Teacher
 
🎃 Halloween Fest at the High School! 🎃

Get ready for a spooktacular evening of fun at our annual Halloween Fest on Wednesday, October 30th from 4-7 PM in the High School Cafeteria! There will be a haunted housecake walk, exciting games, and crafts for all ages. This is a family-friendly event you won’t want to miss! Come in costume and join us for a frightfully fun time! 👻
Halloween Fest
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👻 HELP NEEDED FOR HALLOWEEN FEST 👻
Our 1st AnnuaHalloween Fest is quickly approaching on Wednesday, October 30th from 4–7 PM at the High School Cafeteria. To make this event a spooktacular success, we need your help to make this event great!
We are seeking volunteers to assist with:
  • Set-up before the event
  • Running stations for games, crafts, and the haunted house
  • Donating baked goods for the cake walk
You can sign up to volunteer using the QR code on the flyer or the Sign Up Genius links below. Your participation is crucial in bringing this exciting event to life for our students and community. If you can help in any way, please contact us at [contact information].
Thank you for your support, and let's make this the best Halloween Fest yet! 👻

TES Looking Ahead

Monday, October 21st
  • Parent Teacher Conferences- No school for students
Tuesday, October 22nd:
  • Additional Conference Day for 2nd Grade DI
Thursday, October 24th
  • Kindergarten DI Additional Day for Parent Teacher Conferences
Friday, October 25th
  • Additional Conference Day for 1st Grade DI
Monday, October 28th
  • TES Literacy Night @ WPL @5:00
  • Pumpkin Contest Judging
Tuesday, October 29th
  • Group Photo/ Retake Picture Day
  • Pumpkin parent/ guest viewing 3-5 pm, and pumpkin pick up
Wednesday, October 30th
  • TEF Halloween Fest
Thursday, October 31st
  • Halloween Parade @ 1:30 Parents can meet us on Colorado Ave to watch the parade!
  • Thriller Dance by the Miner Bees following the parade on the playground.
Monday- Friday, November 25-29th
  • Thanksgiving Break
Tuesday, December 10th
  • TES Winter Concert 9am
 
Photos
Class Group Photo and Retake Day Date change 10/29
October 29th is photo retake day and class group photos!
If your student missed the first photo day, use the link below to order photos. If your kiddo wants retakes, he/she must bring the photos you do not want to school on the 29th and give them to the photographer. A new photo will then be taken and same package applied. Please use link below to order class group photos.
PS: the individual photos have not arrived as of today. ~ Stay tuned
 
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Community Events/Flyers:

October 18: Trimester 1 ends – Half Day of School for Students
October 21: Parent Teacher Conferences – No School for Students
October 22: BOE Work Session 3:30 pm Bridal Veil Conference Room/Zoom info can be found here
October 22: BOE Monthly Meeting 5:15 pm Bridal Veil Conference Room/Zoom info can be found here
October 24: KOTO Access 4 pm
October 28: TES Literacy Night @ WPL 5:00 pm
October 28: District Accountability 5:15 pm Bridal Veil Conference Room/Zoom info can be found here
October 29: Photo Retake Day/Class pictures
October 30: Halloween Haunted House Sponsored by TEF 4-7 pm
October 31: Halloween Parade at1:30 pm
 
Community Events/Flyers:
  • With the gondola closing Sunday night (10/20/24) please find the SMART off-season bus schedule in English & Spanish that will run October 21st through November 21st.
  • Tri-County Network: Please join Tri-County on Tuesday 10/22 from 5-7pm at the Wilkinson Library. Free La Cocina food! Understanding Grief with Allison Daily from Pathfinders
A workshop to build a deeper understanding of grief, our own and that held by others. Come be a part of an intimate evening where we will talk about the ways in which grief can teach us more about ourselves. Learn how to understand your own needs in times of grief and ways to be there for grieving friends and family. Allison will offer tools and language that both support one's own grief as well as others'. Come with an open heart and soul and allow the rawness and ‘realness’ of grief to hold us all.
  • Please click HERE to find flyers on Telluride Academy After School Climbing and Youth Exchange Scholarship provided by Rotary.
  • Ah Haa after school programming can be found at this LINK.
  • Wilkinson public library KIDS calendar is HERE and TEEN calendar is HERE.
 
Congratulations Yeny ~ Welcome Shohani
WPL
yeny
 
Breakfast and Lunch Menus
Breakfast
Breakfast and Lunch Menus
 
Kelly T Pic
Contact Information
Telluride Elementary School

Principal: Kelly Treinen
Phone: 970-728-6615
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