Blevins Bulletin

December 8th , 2023

May 3rd, 2024 Principal's Message

Hello Blevins Families,

It was another fun week as we turned the calendar to May. It's hard to believe, but the last month of school is here! Please check the newsletter for important upcoming dates.

I'm excited for tonight's first performance of Finding Nemo, Jr.! Mr. Floyd and his musical theatre team of students have been hard at work for many weeks to prepare for this event. I hope that you join us to watch this weekend and/or the next.

Next week will also hold our Spring MAP testing in Reading and Math. This assessment is given in the fall, winter, and spring, to show the academic progress of our students. We've seen so much growth from our students this year that we anticipate some excellent scores. Please encourage your child to be well rested this week for the testing dates.

Thanks for your continued partnership and support. Believe in Blevins!

Proudly,

Joe Zappa, Principal

Important Dates

Friday, May 3rd: 🐠Finding Nemo Jr. Musical Performance 7:00pm

🐠Saturday, May 4th: Finding Nemo Jr. Musical Performance 3:00pm

Teacher Appreciation Week Monday May 6th- Friday May 10th (See A Message from PTO)

Tuesday, May 7th: Finding Nemo Jr. Tech Rehearsals 3:30-7:30

Wednesday, May 8th: MAPS Testing (Reading)

DiMatteo's 7th/8th Adventure Ed Trip to Whetstone Climbing Gym 10:25-2:00

Thursday, May 9th: MAPS Testing (Math)

Finding Nemo Jr. Tech Rehearsals 3:30-7:30

Friday, May 10th: 5th Grade Visit to Blevins 9:30-11:00

🐠Finding Nemo Jr. Musical Performance 7:00pm

🐠Saturday, May 11th: Finding Nemo Jr. Musical Performance 3:00pm

Thursday, May 16th: 6th Grade Band Performance 6:00, 7th/8th & Jazz Band Performance 7:00

Friday, May 17th: 8th Grade G/T Celebration to Elitches 9:00-2:00

Tuesday, May 21st: All Orchestras Performance 6:15, 6th Choir Performance @ 7:30

Wednesday, May 22nd: Last Day of ELO Classes

Thursday, May 23rd: 7th Grade Outsider Rumble Day (Students/Staff will dress as greasers/socs and will play games outside in celebration of finishing The Outsiders book)

Instrument Turn In Day

Friday, May 24th: NO SCHOOL (Blevins Office Closed)

Monday, May 27th: NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 28th: Homeroom instead of ELO for Student Computer Turn In

Wednesday, May 29th: BBQ and yearbook distribution for 8th grade students

Homeroom instead of ELO for Student Computer Turn In
⭐ 8th Grade Continuation Ceremony @ Rocky Mountain High School 6:30-7:30

Thursday, May 30th: Last Day of School

Breakfast Served
No Lunch Served
6th & 7th Grade Yearbooks Distributed
Students Dismissed @ 11:15

WAY TO GO Bruin Special Olympics Team

CONGRATULATIONS- April Students of the Month

zoom_out_map

Congratulations to the following students for being chosen as our April Students-of-the-Month. Students will got to enjoy a Jimmy John's Lunch!

6th Grade Polar Den: Katerina Rockwood

6th Grade Panda Den: Reed Bruggerman

7th Grade Kodiak Den: Lillian Larsen

7th Grade Grizzly Den: Marlie Crecca

8th Grade Bearcat: Tori Fulton

8th Grade UNC Bears: Pete Gustafson

CONGRATULATIONS Rotary Students

Earlier this year, our staff nominated Rachel Vlietstra, Frida Sol and Caleb Hudson for Blevins' Students of the Month with the Fort Collins Rotary Club. They will be recognized at the Rotary Club luncheon on Tuesday, May 21st at the Marriott

Finding Nemo JR.

Friday, 3 May at 7:00 pm

Saturday, 4 May at 3:00 pm

Friday, 10 May at 7:00 pm (Select Understudies take lead roles)

Saturday, 11 May at 3:00 pm

$5 for adults

$3 for PSD students and children aged 3 and up

No charge for children under age 3

Tickets can be purchased in the Blevins Office with cash, check, credit card

OR at the door on performance nights (cash or check only)

May the 4th Be With You- Storm Trooper Visit

zoom_out_map

Next year’s WEB Leaders helping with a community event at Bauder

zoom_out_map

IMPORTANT END OF THE YEAR INFORMATION

zoom_out_map

End of the Year Medication Pickup

REMINDER: the last day of school is a half day

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Medications cannot be sent home with students at the end of the school year. Parents must pick up all medications on or before the last day of school. Medications must be picked up by 12:00pm on the last day of school 5/30/24. If medications need to be picked up before the last day of school, make arrangements with Nicole West 970-488-4007 nicolew@psdschools.org. Emergency or as-needed medications (Epi-pens, Tylenol, Inhalers, etc.) must also be picked up. The school nurse will follow state health department procedures and dispose of properly if not picked up.

If medications will be brought back to the school in the fall, you may obtain a medical authorization form from the health tech in your school, or on the PSD website. Please note that forms for the following school year must be dated after 7/31/2024.

If you have any questions, please contact Nicole West 488-4007 nicolew@psdschools.org

Recogida de medicamentos de fin de año

RECORDATORIO: el último día de clases es medio día

Estimados padres/tutores,

Los medicamentos no se pueden enviar a casa con los estudiantes al final del año escolar. Los padres deben recoger todos los medicamentos el último día de clases o antes. Los medicamentos deben recogerse antes del mediodía del último día de clases el 30/05/24.

Si es necesario recoger los medicamentos antes del último día de clases, haga arreglos con la enfermera de la escuela o el técnico de salud. También se deben recoger los medicamentos de emergencia o según sea necesario (Epi-pens, Tylenol, inhaladores, etc.). La enfermera de la escuela seguirá los procedimientos del departamento de salud estatal y se deshará de ellos adecuadamente si no los recoge.

Si los medicamentos regresarán a la escuela en el otoño, puede obtener un formulario de autorización médica del técnico de salud de su escuela o en el sitio web del PSD. Tenga en cuenta que los formularios para el siguiente año escolar deben tener fecha posterior al 31/07/2024.

Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con la enfermera de su escuela o con el técnico de salud.

A Message from Blevins PTO

Happy National Textiles Day from the Blevins PTO! This is Eric Bowman, your PTO President! Do you know who probably loves textiles? Our teachers. Do you know what else they (especially) love? Support from our amazing community family during Teacher Appreciation Week!

On Tuesday of next week we are providing teachers with a potluck lunch for Taco Tuesday! We are still looking for several food items to be donated. Additionally, we are collecting gift cards and/or monetary donations to purchase gift cards, in the amount of $10 to $20 to give to our outstanding teachers next week.

If you would like to help out with either of the items above, please sign up! Thank you in advance for your generous support!

And now another very important message:

As we approach the end of the school year, the future of Blevins is at stake because of the Poudre School District long range planning effort. Revised scenarios are set to be released next week, and I encourage you to speak up for Blevins. Please consider writing to school board representatives, engaging with community chats, and supporting our Blevins family. Blevins has been hit particularly hard with this process as part of the initial consolidation plans presented by the District in October. Our school, staff, and students do not deserve the negative attention they have received, and need our support now more than ever. We will keep fighting. I believe there is a bright future for Blevins!

I want to personally thank Melanie Potyondy, Blevins parent and City Council member, for being part of a team to write a letter to Superintendent Kingsley supporting Blevins and west side schools and neighborhoods. The team included Melanie, Council Member Kelly Ohlson, and State Representative Andrew Boesenecker. Their letter was SPECTACULARLY written, and even garnered the attention of an article in the Coloradoan yesterday! If you have not seen the letter, or the article, I’d be happy to forward them onto you. Thank you, Melanie (and team)!

BELIEVE IN BLEVINS!

Eric Bowman

ptoblevins@gmail.com

303-885-9734

SAVE THE DATE- 8th Grade Continuation Ceremony

8th Grade Continuation and Awards Ceremony- All 8th graders and families are invited to celebrate with us on Thursday, May 29th from 6:30-7:30 pm (arrive by 6:15) at Rocky Mountain High School. All 8th grade students will be recognized and special awards will be given out.

Bruin Spring Athletic Schedule

Meets/Games for Bruin Softball, Track and Golf

Bruin Gear

zoom_out_map

Show your Bruin Pride and Get Your Track, Softball, Golf and Soccer Bruin Gear Today

Bruin Store

Rocky Mountain High Boys Basketball

"All parents of 8th Grade boys interested in playing Rocky Basketball are invited to attend our Parent Meeting on Monday, May 6th at 5:30pm in the RMHS Media Center. We hope to see you there!"

Parent Night Out @ RMHS

zoom_out_map

The RMHS Music Boosters are hosting a fun "Parents Night Out" fundraiser for all our elementary feeder schools on Friday, May 10 from 6-9pm. We are raising money for our upcoming music performance trip to Italy in June 2025. We would love your help in spreading the word with our Rocky community. Spaces are limited, so be sure to secure your spot early! We have a cap of 150 kids, and spots are filling up fast. To reserve your child's spot, simply use the QR code on the attached flyer to complete your registration.

Rocky Mountain High School Football

Hello Future Lobo Parents and Guardians,

We are excited to have you and your student join the Rocky Mountain Lobos family. This is an interesting time of year as you are wrapping up middle school for your kiddo and stepping into high school simultaneously. Wishing you all a joyful and memory filled end of year.

For any 8th grade student athletes who are interested in playing football for Rocky Mountain High School (RMHS) next year we have some information we would like to share with you. There is a parent/guardian and player information meeting on May 7th from 6 to 7:30pm at RMHS auditorium. This meeting will cover all you need to know about Rocky Mountain’s football program, summer activities and much more.

Upcoming dates you need to know: Incoming freshman camp will be held May 28th and 29th from 5:30-7pm at RMHS. Summer practices are M/W/F, 7-10am with 7 on 7 and practice M/W from 6-7pm, T/TH 7-8am speed camp.

We invite all football Parents and Guardians to join RMHS Football Boosters. Boosters is a great way to get involved, build community and keep up to date with information and events. Booster fees help provide food for the players, end of season banquet, senior banners, pool party, senior night gifts, coaches gifts and a donation to the football program each year for equipment. For more information and to join RMHS Football Boosters click this link https://www.lobosfootball.org/teams/?u=RMHSFOOTBALL&s=football . Below are links to our social media, where you can also keep up to date with events as well as share photos of games.

We are gearing up and getting ready for another year of Lobos football and are excited to have you join our Lobos football family and community.

pdf

insert_drive_file

8th grade parent information night.pdf

Download

91.0 KB

Rocky Mountain High School Volleyball

zoom_out_map

Open Gym

Start Wednesday May 29th
Every Monday & Wednesday
6:15-7:45 @ Rocky

Parent Meeting

May 29th after open gym

Try-Outs

August 12th-14th

Rocky Mountain High School Cross Country

Hello, Future Rocky Parents!

We hope you and your student athletes are enjoying the end of middle school days, and that you're anticipating your student's transition to Rocky! As a mom of four kids that graduated from or are still at Rocky, I can share wholeheartedly that Rocky is an amazing school.

We would love to welcome new runners to our Rocky Cross Country team! Our Lobo teams have enjoyed great success over the years thanks to our wonderful coaching staff and a culture of hard work. We want to let you know of a few ways to connect to the team, summer practices, our high altitude training camp, where to buy gear, and our website for general information.

We are hosting a new parent/athlete meeting at Rocky in the San Juan Open Space on Thursday, May 23rd at 7:00 p.m. We'll plant someone by the front door to direct people. This is not required, but if you have questions or just want more information about the team, we'll help you hit the ground running!

Summer training runs will take place Monday, Wednesday and Friday starting on Monday, June 3 at 7 a.m at Aggie Greens Disc Golf Course. These runs are not mandatory (though highly encouraged if you're around) until later in the season, but they're a great opportunity to start getting to know the team and to train together whatever your fitness level. Most practices are about an hour and a half early season including some stretching and strengthening post-run. We will always meet at 7 a.m. to beat the heat but in different spots depending on the day. We'll provide more details as they are determined closer to summer.

High altitude camp: A great team bonding and training opportunity at CSU's Pingree Park campus from July 25 - July 28th . More details to follow, but mark your calendars if your athlete is interested!

Team website: Here is the link to our team website. While we're still adding dates for the upcoming season, it will provide an overview of some fun options such as our team dinners, our Lobo Invitational, how to support the team, etc.

https://rockymountainxcclub.com/

Team Gear: Want to gear up before the season? Find everything from performance tees, to hats, to running tights, all with our Rocky XC logo (for runners and parents). Our cross country team earns about 10% of these purposes, so you can support the team while sporting your new Rocky XC swag! (orders take 2-4 weeks to arrive, so please plan ahead.)

https://teamlocker.squadlocker.com/#/lockers/rocky-mountain-cross-country

If you'd like to be added to the Rocky XC e-mail list, please e-mail head Coach John Prasuhn at jprasuhn@psdschools.org.

Don't hesitate to reach out to John or me with questions. We want you to be fully informed, and most importantly, we welcome you to the Rocky XC family!

Go Lobos!

Kirstin Kaines

Rocky XC Club

kainesco6@gmail.com