MINER BEE MESSENGER 03.14.2025

Posted Date: 3/14/25 (8:54 PM)

Miner Bee Messenger

Weekly Communication for TES Families

March 14, 2025

Superintendent Post

School Climate Surveys - As part of monitoring our Ends Policy goal of fostering a safe and healthy community through “consistent student and staff culture across buildings which supports achieving our ends”, we will have students in grades 3-12, staff, and parents complete the School Climate Assessment Instruments (SCAI) developed and administered by the Alliance for the Study of School Climate (ASSC) in the month of March. The SCAI surveys, which are scientifically developed and third-party administered and analyzed, are rated as one of the most effective school climate tools. Below are the links to the parent survey in both English and Spanish. I greatly appreciate you taking the time to complete the survey, as it provides valuable data on areas of strength and improvement. This survey will be open through the month of March.

Parent Survey - English

https://assc.questionpro.com/TellurideParentsSp25

Parent Survey - Spanish

https://assc.questionpro.com/TellurideParentsSpanishSp25

John Pandolfo

Superintendent

Telluride R-1 School District

(970)-369-1213

jpandolfo@telluride.k12.co.us

Daily Attendance Information

Please be sure to send an email or call for attendance related needs. If there are changes with afternoon plans AFTER 2:30 pm, please call the office directly. 970-369-1208

For all other Attendance needs:

TES Attendance Email: TESAttendance@telluride.k12.co.us

TES Attendance Landline: 970-369-6931

SKIPPY DENTAL CLINIC

Hello families,

In partnership with your child's school, Tri-County Health Network (TCHNetwork) is pleased to offer Skippy, a school based dental program providing comprehensive oral healthcare to your child at no out of pocket cost to you. Through Skippy we bring dental care to your children so they can spend more time in the classroom and less time traveling to a dentist!

The Skippy dental team provides the following preventive care:

• Dental Exam

• X-Rays

• Fluoride treatment

• Protective Sealants

• Cleaning

• Education to your children about how to brush and floss

• Free toothbrush, toothpaste and floss

• If needed, primary restorative care: in the form of Interim Temporary Restorations (ITR) and Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF)

This convenient dental visit takes about 30-45 minutes and gets your child back in the classroom quickly.

We will begin the elementary school clinic on Wednesday April 2nd, Thursday April 3rd and Friday April 4th.

If you would like to sign your child up, please fill out the consent form by going to https://tchnetwork.org/skippy-consent/. This consent is valid for the entire school year, both fall and spring semesters, unless revoked by a parent or guardian. Remember, if you sign up for the fall you are automatically enrolled for the spring semester. For questions, please email dental-coord@tchnetwork.org

Skippy is offered at no out-of-pocket costs to all families. If you have dental insurance, we will bill for services just like other dental offices. TCHNetwork offers health insurance enrollment assistance if you need insurance.

Community/District Info 03.14.25

District Dates:

BOE Work Session – March 17th at 3:30 pm – agenda and packet can be found here Bridal Veil/Zoom
BOE Monthly Meeting – March 18th at 5:15 pm – agenda and packet can be found here Bridal Veil/Zoom
Coffee Talk with the Superintendent – March 20th at Liv 8-9 am
District Accountability – March 24th at 5:15 Bridal Veil/Zoom
KOTO Access- March 27th
Telluride’s Got Talent – Get Your ACT together! Cash Prices. Auditions March 24th & 25!

Community Info:

Cardboard Sled Derby – Saturday March 22nd
Summer EBT is a program that helps families buy food during the summer months. Eligible students will receive $120 to purchase groceries with funds placed on an EBT card. Fill out the free and reduced lunch form at your school today! Learn more about Summer EBT and how it works at cdhs.colorado.gov/summer-ebt

Kim Spaulding

Assistant to the Superintendent/Secretary to the Board

kspaulding@telluride.k12.co.us

970-369-1214