The Ram Roundup

8th Grade students analyzing poems as they work towards comparing and contrasting the poetic structure and how it helps readers understand meaning.

Fifth grade students just finished reading their first novel, Night of the Spadefoot Toads. They learned that people change in reaction to their surroundings. They also wrote their first narrative, using dialogue and sensory details to develop their characters. Ask your child about their favorite part of the book or their writing.

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Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences are just around the corner! All conferences will be held in person on the following dates by appointment ONLY.

• Tuesday, September 26th 3:30 - 7:30 PM

• Thursday, September 28th 3:30 - 7:00 PM

• Tuesday, October 3rd 3:30 - 7:00 PM

Please click here to access: Meet The Teacher which is the online tool we are using to schedule all conferences.

If you booked an appointment during Back to School Night you should have received an email notification with your appointment time and teacher. We will send out reminders for your appointments in the coming days. Please reach out to us if you think that you should have received an email and did not.

Thank you for joining us on these evenings; we look forward to meeting with you! Food will be provided each night as well.

Meet the Teacher Parent Sign Up- English

Inscripción Para la Conferencia de Padres y Maestros: Español

Parents' Guide for Booking Appointments- English

Guía para padres para reservar citas - Español

Boys Basketball Registration opens on Monday!

Please register today on RevTrak.

• Looking for help getting your student to and from school?
• Need a ride for the days your student has after school activities?
• Want to make new friends on the way to school?
  
  

Longs Peak Middle School is pleased to partner with Schoolpool, a free program to make it easier to get to school and activities through carpooling.

Why consider carpooling? Carpooling has a number of different benefits for Longs Peak Middle School.

• It helps YOU: Carpooling helps share the load of transporting kids to and from school and after-school activities.

• It helps our school: Carpooling eases congestion on the road and around our school campus, creating a safer environment for students walking and biking.

• It helps our community: Carpooling is a way to meet nearby families who attend our school and get more connected to our school community.

Signing up for Schoolpool is free, easy, and secure! There is no cost to participate. Your information will only be shared with families from our school. To maintain the highest level of privacy and security, Longs Peak Middle School’s registration link is unique to families attending our school.

How do I participate? It’s simple!

1. Go to https://mywaytogo.org/s/schoolpool-longs-pedhf23 and create an account and enter your address or intersection.

• Pro-tip: Use a computer. While it works on a smartphone and tablet, there is more functionality on a computer.

2. Add comments to indicate interest, such as “can provide morning rides in exchange for afternoon rides,” “student is in after-school activities,” or “looking for a walk buddy in the mornings.”

3. Find and contact interested families.

Eighth Grade students and families are invited to attend the Innovation Center’s Student team Job Fair on Tuesday, October 3rd from 4:00-7:00 pm at the St. Vrain Valley School Innovation Center. Student Project Teams are paid, work-based learning opportunities where students explore possible career options through various hands-on projects and mentoring from industry professionals.

Explore fields such as Aeronautics, Bioscience, Cybersecurity, Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence, Creative Content, Robotics and more! Get paid to learn from industry professionals in STEM fields!

Donate gently used musical instruments to support St. Vrain Valley Schools' music program at the fourth annual collection drive. Drop off your contributions at the Lincoln School building on 619 Bowen St. in Longmont on September 26 (12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.) or September 29 (9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) and receive a donation receipt. Your generosity enriches our classrooms, provides instruments for students, and enhances our district's music programming.

Please visit https://www.svvsd.org/2023/09/19/st-vrain-valley-schools-hosts-annual-musical-instrument-drive/ for more information.

St. Vrain Valley Schools invites parents, teachers, staff, and community members to join Superintendent, Dr. Don Haddad, for one of our upcoming Superintendent Town Hall meetings. These annual open forums in each of our geographic areas provide an opportunity for Dr. Haddad and other district leaders to listen to our community’s questions and suggestions, share our many successes, and discuss our bold vision for continuing to build new schools as our student enrollment continues to climb.

Dates and Locations:

Monday, September 25, 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Frederick High School

Monday, October 2, 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Skyline High School

Tuesday, October 3, 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Erie High School

Wednesday, October 4, 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Mead High School

Monday, October 9, 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Silver Creek High School

The Longs Peak Middle School Administration Team will be attending the Town Hall Meeting on October 2nd at Skyline. We would love to have you join us!

Los servicios de interpretación al español estarán disponibles en cada event

One of the things that makes Longs Peak Middle School truly special is our robust offering of after-school clubs. We take immense pride in creating an environment where every student has the opportunity to participate in activities that extend beyond the normal school day. It's not just about academics; it's about fostering a well-rounded and enriching experience for our students.

Research consistently shows that students who actively engage in extracurricular or co-curricular activities demonstrate higher attendance rates, improved academic achievements, and a generally more positive outlook on school. These activities help our students discover their passions, build essential life skills, and form lasting friendships. We believe that these experiences are an integral part of a well-rounded education.

We understand that it takes extra effort on the part of parents and guardians to ensure that your child can participate in these activities, from arranging transportation to managing schedules. We want to express our heartfelt appreciation for your unwavering support.

As we move forward into this academic year, we encourage every student to explore the diverse range of clubs we offer. We are excited to witness the growth and development of your children as they become active participants in our school's extracurricular opportunities. Please see below for a list of our current and upcoming clubs! Dates and times are also posted on our school calendar on our website.

Advanced Choir - Students will have the opportunity to develop their skills as a musician, gain practice time with Ms. Bailey, and meet other musicians. This is primarily student led, and Ms. Bailey is happy to provide resources. Join us weekly on Wednesdays.

Advanced Orchestra - Students will have the opportunity to develop their skills in orchestra and gain practice time with Mrs. Schlieper. Join us weekly on Monday and Wednesdays.

Art Club - Come as you are and be creative with Mr. Wysong as we work on various art projects. Join us weekly on Tuesdays.

Baseball Club - Are you interested in the game of baseball? Join the baseball club with Mr. Hancock to learn more about the game and prepare to play the game at the next level! Join us on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4-6.

Battle of the Books - Join Mrs. Olsen and Mrs. Large-Swope as you build your competitive reading skills. Compete against other students in teams in various reading challenges. Join us on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month.

Bike Shop - Do you want to learn hands-on bike repair skills? See Mrs. Tucker for more details. Join us every 3rd Monday of the month starting in October!

Business Club - Come get some real-life business experience! Help us design and run a Longs Peak Middle School Store. We will be working together to design products to sell at school and sporting events. See Mrs. Tucker for more details. We will meet every other Wednesday beginning in October.

Board Game Club - Do you like board games? Do you like hanging out with friends and making new ones? The Ram Fam Board Game Club is starting soon! Meet with Mrs. Scovill & Mrs. Schuller after school once a week to have fun playing board games! The only rule is that you can’t be on a screen.

Cheer Club - Come bring school spirit to Longs Peak! Learn cheers, routines, and dances that will be performed at various school events. Join us Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30am - 7:30am

Musical/Drama Club - TBD, see Mrs. Bailey with questions.

National Junior Honor Society - NJHS is a service based club serving LPMS and our community. Membership is by invite only for 7th and 8th grade students. Members work with Ms. Heien to maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher and complete a minimum of 20 service hours each school year. Join us on the first Wednesday of the month.

Poetry at the Peak - Calling all poets, writers, and dreamers! We will have our annual Poetry at the Peak Workshop after winter break. Bring your ideas, your passion, your creativity, and your curiosity. You don’t need any prior experience. Work with Mrs. Scovill, Mrs. Schuller, & Mrs. Large-Swope to write every week and end our time together with a Poetry Reading. Meeting dates TBD.

Robotics Club - This club will work with Mrs. Goble to explore the world of robotics through the building and testing of your own robots. We will use VEX IQ robotic kits. Meeting dates TBD.

Roots to Shoots Garden Club - Students will work with Mr. Freeman & Mr. Jiron to be involved with every step of taking care of the Peak Patch garden including but by no means limited to planning, planting, repairing drip lines, composting, harvesting, and general upkeep. Join us Fridays in September and May.

Sewing Club - Want to learn how to sew and the useful skills that come with this knowledge? See Mrs. Alford for more details. Join us weekly on Wednesdays starting in January.

Skittles Club - Skittles Club is Longs Peak’s GSA (Gay-Straight-Alliance). This club is for anyone that identifies as LGBTQ+ and allies. This club will consist of team building, crafting, and advocating with Mrs. Laquatra. Join us once a month on Tuesdays.

Stem Club - Are you interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math. This is the club for you. Come explore science through hands-on activities with Mr Hancock. Join us weekly on Tuesdays.

Wildlife Rangers - Students will work with Mr. Freeman to explore types of urban and rural wildlife in Longmont and the surrounding area while monitoring and maintaining remote cameras on City of Longmont and Boulder County open space property. Students will also communicate their findings with Park Rangers and Wildlife Biologists! Join us on Fridays.

Yearbook - Come build the school yearbook with Mrs. Delong. Take pictures, organize the pages, and sell the final product. Meeting dates TBD.

Yoga Club - Yoga Club is a place where students can learn basic Yoga poses and understand how to use their breath and intentional breathing practices to calm themselves when they are dysregulated. They will learn from Mrs. Schuller about the importance of self care and learn mindfulness practices to use in their everyday life. Meeting dates TBD.

Coming SOON! ~ ESports Club

Thank you to all the parents who joined us for our first Cafecito on Friday. It was so great to see you! If you missed this one, please join us on Tuesday, September 26th at 5:00PM. This date is during our first day of Parent Teacher Conferences while our teachers eat dinner.

Food and translation services are available! We would love to have you join us!

Upcoming Cafecito Dates:

Tuesday, September 26th at 5:00PM

Friday, October 27th at 8:15AM

Tuesday, November 28th at 3:30 PM

If you have a particular topic that you would like us to cover, please feel free to reach out to our Parent Liaison, Maria Perez at 3030-776-5611 or perez_maria@svvsd.org.

Administrators reviewed Student Behavior Expectations during the first week of school. Please log into Parent Portal and sign off on the Code of Conduct if you have not already done so. Parents, please make sure that you have completed your sign off no later than September 30th. Here are directions on how to complete it online.

Students will be required to adhere to the following expectations throughout the entire school day, without exception:

• No cell phones or bluetooth headphones/earbuds during class time. Cell phones are a distraction to the learning environment and are required to be put away at all times. If you need to reach your student or they need to reach a family member, the are always welcome to use the phone in the front office.
• Students are not allowed to wear hats or hoods inside the building, this includes in the cafeteria, hallways and the classrooms.
• Students must use public language at all times in the building, at recess and school related events.
• Bathrooms are technology free zones.

In St. Vrain and at Longs Peak Middle School, we are part of a championship team, where everyone is working together to ensure student success.The expectations are that we all go above and beyond what is stated in the Code of Conduct, as well as in our academic coursework and co-curricular activities, in order to ensure that all of us - ourselves and our teammates - reach our full potential.

The following behaviors are unacceptable on a championship team. These include behaviors that:

• Threaten or cause harm to the school or individual staff members or students
• Demonstrate discrimination
• Involve weapons or physical violence
• Use social media or other written communication to harass other students or staff members.

It is important to know that school staff will take appropriate action if certain detrimental behaviors occur, even if the behaviors are off of school grounds.

Behind every championship team is a community of supporters to celebrate and champion your success. In St. Vrain and at Longs Peak this includes our teachers, counselors, nurses, school staff, administrators, parents, families, and many others.

We ask that our entire Longs Peak community:

• Treat others with kindness and respect
• If you need help, reach out to others for support.
• Get involved in school programs, clubs and activities.
• If you see something, say something.

Thank you for supporting your student, their peers and our entire school community! Our staff is always available to support you in anyway. Please reach out to us!

All students in St Vrain Valley Schools will have access to free healthy, nutritious school meals beginning in the 2023-24 school year thanks to the Health School Meals for All program approved by Colorado voters.

Our District is very excited to participate in the program. Here is some additional information and a few important reminders about what this means for our schools and families.

• Please continue to fill out the Free and Reduced Price Lunch form. While meals will be provided for free to all St Vrain students through Healthy School Meals for All, it’s important for us to continue gathering this information to receive full access to available federal funds that support nutritional programs at our school. We ask all St Vrain families to please complete the form during registration for the 2023-24 school year. By providing this information, you will help our district access all available funds to cover the cost of meals, and other nutritional programs for students. Plus, families who fill out the form may qualify to receive discounted school fees, class materials, bus passes, utilities support and more!
• All household income information provided through this form is strictly confidential and protected by law. Only one form is required for all children in the household. Immigration, migrant, citizenship or refugee status is not required when completing the form.

Family Benefits to Submitting a Free & Reduced Price Lunch Form:

● School program fees are waived.
● After-school program fees are waived.
● Preschool programs fees are waived.
● SAT and ACT tests and college application fees are reduced.
● Access to community food banks services are available.
● Discounts on utilities and internet service are available.
● Discounts for participation in community groups like sports or YMCA programs are available.

Period 1 - 7:55 - 9:20

Period 2 - 9:25 - 10:50

Period 3 - 10:55 - 12:55

• 6th Grade Lunch & Recess 10:55 - 11:25
• 5th Grade Lunch & Recess 10:55 - 11:30
• 8th Grade Lunch & Recess 11:45 - 12:15
• 7th Grade Lunch & Recess 12:25 - 12:55

Period 4 - 1:00 - 2:25

Ram Ready - 2:30-3:15

Girls Volleyball

• Volleyball Schedule

Parent Cafecito/Coffee Chat

• Tuesday, September 26th at 5:00PM (during conferences while teachers have dinner)
• Friday, October 27th at 8:15AM
• Tuesday, November 28th at 3:30PM

Picture Day

• Retakes October 18th
  

Late Starts - Students arrive at 10:20, classes start at 10:25

• November 1st
• December 6th

Music Concerts

• Orchestra: 10/18 @ 7:00, 10/24 @ LHS 6:00, 12/12 @ LHS 6:00, 3/12 @ 6:00, 5/16 @ LHS 6:00
• Choir: 10/11 @ 6:30, 11/15 @ LHS 7:00, 12/19 @ LHS 6:30, 3/13 @ LHS 6:30, 5/14 @ LHS 6:30
• Band: 10/12 @ LHS 7:00, 12/15 @ LHS 7:00, 5/10 @ LHS 7:00

Parent Teacher Conferences

• September 26th, 28th and October 3rd beginning at 3:30

Karin Blough-Principal

blough_karin@svvsd.org

303-776-5611

David Glover - Assistant Principal

glover_david@svvsd.org

303-776-5611

Neil Shupe- Dean of Students, Athletic Director

shupe_neil@svvsd.org

303-776-5611

Katie Malone- Counselor- 5th Grade + 6th Grade

malone_katie@svvsd.org

303-776-5611

Megan Fruvellhoff- Mental Health Interventionist- 7th + 8th Grade

fruvellhoff_megan@svvsd.org

303-776-5611

Maria Perez - Parent Liaison

perez_maria@svvsd.org

303-776-5611

Noriko Fujiwara- Health Clerk

fujiwara_noriko@svvsd.org

303-776-5611

Elena Garrido - Attendance Secretary

Garrido_Elena@svvsd.org

303-776-5611

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Email: heiser_sandy@svvsd.org
Website: http://lpms.svvsd.org/
Location: 1500 14th Avenue, Longmont, CO, USA
Phone: 303-776-5611
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LongsPeakSVVSD/
Twitter: @longs_peakms