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TES Family Updates

We have the chance to support families in our community!

The holidays can be a stressful time for families and I invite you to help make someone's holiday a little brighter. TES has teamed up with Angel Baskets to collect items for families they are supporting this year. They have asked for the following donations for a special treat. If you can bring in an item, that would be a big help in filling these bags! We will have a big box for our donations on Monday! We will be collecting these all next week!


1 lb bag of popcorn

1 lb bag granola

14 oz can of hot chocolate

Telluride Truffle milk chocolate bar

8 oz bag of mixed nuts

8 oz bag of mixed dried fruit

4.5 oz hand soap


We appreciate your help!


Kelly Treinen

Pre-arranged or Daily Absences

Just a reminder to complete the pre-arranged absence form if you know you are going to be out of school. Here is the form: Pre-arranged Absence Form


Please email TESattendance@telluride.k12.co.us for daily absences. Thank you!

Holiday Program Highlights

Thank you to Katrina Aumiller and the TES staff for the time and efforts in presenting the TES Winter Program. It was the best way to start the month of December! The show delivered many smiles to the audience and our students were AMAZING!

Important Dates: Mark You Calendars

Saturday, December 3rd:

  • TES Christmas Sales at TIS 12:00-5:00 p.m.
  • Papa Noel @ TES Gym 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Monday, December 5th:

  • Reading Rockets 3:15-4:15 p.m.


Tuesday, December 6th:

  • Early release at 1:50 p.m.
  • TES Accountability Meeting: Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 825 4452 7810 Passcode: 506276


Wednesday, December 7th:


Thursday, December 8th:

  • Reading Rockets begins 3:15-4:15 p.m.


Friday, December 9th:


Telluride Education Foundation: Christmas Sales

December 1st-4th and 8th -11th

Check out the flyer below for more information!


Wednesday, December 14th

  • TES Volunteer Meeting on December 14th at 8:20am
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District Information

  • December School Board meetings and gatherings can be found here.
  • December breakfast and lunch menu here
  • Telluride Education Foundation will be selling Christmas trees, wreathes, garland and sweet treats for the upcoming holiday season. Please click https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EACA723A6FBC25-christmas to sign up and help out with a shift or two! There will be a festive area with fire pits to keep warm!
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Community Information

  • Sheridan Opera House has family some family friendly events in the next few weeks.

  • Snowcats: The Telluride Nordic Center is offering the Snowcats program as an afterschool option this February for our youngest nordic athletes. The program will run for four weeks beginning the first week of February. Skiers will meet at the Nordic Center at 3:30 p.m. They will be skiing from 3:45- 4:45 p.m. Parents or guardians must pick up skiers by 5:00 p.m.
    Ages and Days:
    Kindergarten- Mondays in February (2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27)
    Second Grade- Thursdays in February (2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23)
    First Grade- Fridays in February (2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24)
    The cost for four sessions is $65 and includes rental gear. We need at least one parent volunteer to ski with the kids during each session. Let us know if you are available to help for a session by emailing tnc@telluridenordic.com
    Sign up here: https://www.telluridenordic.com/snowcats

    El Telluride Nordic Center está ofreciendo el programa Snowcats como una opción después de la escuela este mes de febrero para nuestros atletas nórdicos más jóvenes. El programa durará cuatro semanas a partir de la primera semana de febrero. Los esquiadores se reunirán en el Nordic Center a las 3:30 PM Estarán esquiando de 3:45 a 4:45 PM. Los padres o tutores deben recoger a los esquiadores a las 5:00 PM.

    Edades y Días:
    Kindergarten- Lunes en Febrero (2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27)

    Segundo Grado- Jueves en Febrero (2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23)
    Primer Grado- Viernes en Febrero (2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24)

    El costo de cuatro sesiones es $65 e incluye el equipo de alquiler. Necesitamos por lo menos un padre voluntario para esquiar con los niños durante cada sesión. Háganos saber si está disponible para ayudar en una sesión por correo electrónico tnc@telluridenordic.com

    Sign up here: https://www.telluridenordic.com/snowcats

  • Tri County Health can help with open enrollment when individuals and families can sign up for a health insurance plan through the Colorado Marketplace, Connect for Health Colorado. Individuals can apply between November 1 through December 15 for a January 1 effective date of coverage or til January 15 for coverage to start in February. Remember this is the only time of the year folks can sign up if they want commercial coverage for 2023, unless they have a life-changing event.
  • New this year is the OmniSalud option. This is a new program that provides the opportunity for Colorado's immigrant community to purchase affordable health insurance, regardless of their immigration status through Colorado Connect. Eligible individuals may even be able to access a $0/month premium plan with financial help. To qualify, an individual must earn no more than $1,699/month or a family of 4 must earn no more than $3,469/month. To apply copies of IDs and proof of income are not required. It is important to note that information collected during the enrollment process remains private and cannot be shared with any federal agency nor can it be used for immigration enforcement. This type of health insurance coverage and financial assistance are not considered when making public charge determinations.

Sign up to Volunteer with the Telluride Education Foundation

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Lunch Menu

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Breakfast Menu

Friday's menu will change weekly due to availability: Pancakes, grapes and milk or cinnamon rolls, grapes, and milk.
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Links for TES Families

Background Check for Field Trip chaperones and classroom volunteers


Please use TESAttendance@telluride.k12.co.us for any attendance notifications


2022-23 District Calendar


TSD School Bus Schedule


Titan Lunch Portal


Free and Reduced Lunch App.


TES School Supplies List


Pre-arranged Absence Form.