Blevins Bulletin
December 8th , 2023
January, 19th 2024
We had a great three day week at Blevins.
Have a great weekend.
Important Dates
⭐Tuesday, January 23rd: Parenting a Middle Schooler Presentation in the Blevins Library 6:00-8:00 (See Information Below)
Friday, January 26th: RMH Counselors at Blevins to talk to 8th Graders about High School Registration. (Students should be coming home with the 9th grade registration form with information on courses available to them next year)
(See 9th Grade Registration Information Below)
Monday, January 29th: 9th Grade Registration Q&A for parents and students @ RMHS 6:00-7:00
RMHS 9th Grade Registration Information
Friday, February 2nd: 8th graders will up for their high school courses in StudentVue. Students need to bring their completed registration form on this day. (See 9th Grade Registration Information Below)
Monday, February 5th- Friday, February 9th: National School Counselor Week
Tuesday, February 6th: Student Vision and Hearing Screening. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED (See Information Below)
Tuesday, February 6th: PTO Meeting 5:30 in the Blevins Collaboration Café (Room 221)
Tuesday, February 6th: 7th & 8th Grade Band Performance @ RMHS 7:00-9:00
Wednesday, February 7th: High School Counselors at Blevins to meet with 8th graders and check high school course requests in StudentVue. (See 9th Grade Information Below)
🎭Friday, February 9th: 7th Grade to Lincoln Center for presentation about The Call of The Wild 9:15am-11:30am
Monday, February 12th-Friday, February 16th: Classified Staff Appreciation Week
Tuesday, February 12th: SAC Meeting 5:30 in the Staff Collaboration Room (221)
Thursday, February 16th: Music Tours to Elementary Schools (Date changed from 2/8)
🏆Saturday, February 17th: Math Counts Competition
Monday, February 19th: NO SCHOOL (Office Closed)
Thursday, February 22nd: Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences (Watch for More Information)
Thursday, February 29th: Orchestra Concert 6:30pm, Choir Concert 7:30pm
Invitation to Parenting a Middle Schooler Presentation
January 23rd , 2024
6:00-8:00pm
At Blevins Middle School
TOPICS THAT WILL BE PRESENTED:
- Social Media and Technology
- Building Bridges of Respect, Unity and Inclusivity
- Drug Culture/Trends and the evolution of THC
Bruin Club/2nd Semester
Even if your student does not need homework help, we encourage them to attend this drop-in program to meet other students, engage in fun activities, or to have a safe space to hang out after school. Please see the list of additional fun programs that are offered along with Homework Help.
Bruin Club Information Winter/Spring Session Dates: 1/9/24 – 4/18/24
*Please note, programs do not run on holidays, school out days, or when PSD has early dismissals or cancellations*
Daily Schedule Monday - Thursday 2:45pm-5:45pm Students meet and sign-in, Blevins Library
Student Check- In (Library 2:45)
Homework Help 2:45-3:15
Program of Choice 3:15-4:45 (See List of Daily Programs below)
Homework Help/Community Building (Library) 4:45-5:45
Daily Programs Offered 3:15-4:45 (Student Picks 1)
Monday
-E Sports with Mr. Sachtleben & Mr. Breeden
-Video Announcements with Ms. Richardson
-Team Sports/Games with Ms. Lipplegoes
-Improv with Aliza
Tuesday
-E Sports with Mr. Sachtleben and Mr. Breeden
-Video Announcements with Ms. Richardson
-Dungeons and Dragons with Mrs. Garcia
-No Place for Hate with Mrs. McCain & Mrs. Boschert
(Engaging students and staff in dialogue and active learning on the topics of bias, bullying, inclusion and allyship that matter most to our community.
-Cooking with Ms. Clarke
Wednesday
-E Sports with Mr. Sachtleben and Mr. Breeden
-Video Announcements with Ms. Richardson
-Art in Action with Ms. Lipplegoes
-Art with Ms. Tirrell
Thursday
-E Sports with Mr. Sachtleben and Mr. Breeden
-Chess Club with Mr. Schulz
-Photography with Jacobson
-GSA with Ms. Lee
Information: If your family will need transportation or you have questions about Bruin Club please contact:
Izzy Crume
email: icrume@psdschools.org cell: (970) 657-6612
Bruin Club # after 3:00pm- 970-488-4014 or 970-657-6612
FREE Breakfast and Lunch
Did you know that your student can have a free breakfast
and lunch each school day?
Studies have shown that students who are not hungry perform better in school. All students enrolled at Blevins may participate and receive one daily breakfast and lunch for free!
Breakfast:
7:30-7:45am
Lunch:
6th Grade: 11:00 – 11:30
7th Grade: 11:50 – 12:20
8th Grade: 12:45 – 1:15
9th Grade Registration Information
The time for 9th grade registration has begun! No matter the high school your 8th grader will be attending, we will be working at Blevins to best support students in the big transition ahead. We wanted to make sure we communicated our plan, as well as provide resources for the registration process at each high school. Please see our 9th grade registration information page on the Blevins counseling website for important upcoming dates and additional information.
Girls Basketball Game Dates
GO BRUINS
1/24 Varsity/JV Scrimmage @ Lesher 3:30 (No Officials, No Scoring)
1/24 C1 & C2 Scrimmage vs. Lesher @ Blevins 3:30 (No Officials, No Scoring)
1/29 Varsity/JV @ Webber 3:30
1/29 C1 & C2 vs. Webber @ Blevins 3:30
1/31 Varsity/JV vs. Lincoln @ Blevins 3:30
1/31 C1 & C2 @ Lincoln 3:30
2/5 Varsity/JV vs. Lesher @ Blevins 3:30
2/5 C1 & C2 @ Lesher 3:30
2/7 Varsity/JV @ Preston 3:30
2/7 C1 & C2 vs. Preston @ Blevins 3:30
2/12 Varsity/JV vs. Kinard @ Blevins 3:30
2/12 C1 & C2 @ Kinard 3:30
2/14 Varsity/JV @ Wellington 4:15
2/14 C1 & C2 vs. Wellington @ Blevins 3:30
2/21 Varsity/JV vs. Boltz @ Blevins 3:30
2/21 C1 & C2 @ Boltz 3:30
2/26 Varsity/JV @ CLP 3:30
2/26 C1 & C2 vs. CLP @ Blevins 3:30
2/28 Varsity/JV vs. Timnath @ Blevins 3:30
2/28 C1 & C2 @ Timnath 4:15
3/4 Varsity/JV First Round District Championship Bracket (TBD)
3/6 Varsity/JV Second Round District Championship Bracket (TBD)
Wrestling Meet Dates
GO BRUINS
1/26 Blevins @ CLP 3:30
1/30 Blevins @ Webber 3:30
2/3 Wellington Invitational @ Wellington 8:00am
2/6 Blevins vs. Lesher @ Blevins 3:30
2/13 Blevins @ Lincoln 3:30
2/20 Blevins vs. Timnath @ Blevins 3:30
2/24 Timnath Invitational @ Timnath 8:00am
2/27 Blevins vs. Preston @ Blevins 3:30
3/2 District Championships @ FCHS 8:00am
Vision and Hearing Screening
Bruin Sweatpants Flash Sale
Sports Clinic Opportunities
Little Lobos Dance Clinic
Girls Lacrosse Clinic
Blevins Yearbook
“Students are back at school making new memories with their friends! Be sure to order the one book that captures the activities, spirit, and unique qualities of your child’s school. Visit www.jostensyearbooks.com to order the 2024 Yearbook now so your student does not miss out!
¡Los estudiantes están de regreso en la escuela creando nuevos recuerdos con sus amigos! Asegúrese de pedir el libro que capture las actividades, el espíritu y las cualidades únicas de la escuela de su hijo. ¡Visite www.jostensyearbooks.com para pedir el Anuario 2024 ahora para que su estudiante no se lo pierda!”
Support Blevins
Thank You Blevins Sponsor
Thank you to Ed Carroll Motor Company for Sponsoring our Lego Robotics Team.
We appreciate your support!
Who To Contact
Joe Zappa, Principal
970-488-4004
Dusti Sanger, Assistant Principal
970-488-4002
Scott Schreiner, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director
970-488-4036
Michele Trujillo, Office Manager
970-488-4004
Anna Burris, 7th Grade Counselor & 6th Grade Panda Den Counselor
970-488-4091
Meg Stump, 8th Grade Counselor & 6th Grade Polar Den Counselor
970-488-4010
Erin McCain, Academic Dean* & School Counselor
*Guidance for academic supports for Blevins students
970-488-4009
2023-2024 Calendars
Information from PSD
Superintendent's Community Corner
Talk with PSD Superintendent Brian Kingsley in a casual space about any topic.
Book Fest Youth Events
Advanced registration is required for all events via https://focobookfest.org/
Curriculum Engagement Night Invitation
Members of the Poudre School District community are invited to a Curriculum Engagement Night to review materials being considered for science, social studies, math, and secondary literacy curricula in PSD.