Lesher Middle School

Wednesday 4/2/25

2:30 Girls Golf vs Preston @ Mountain Vista

Thursday 4/3/25

2:30 Boys Golf vs. Preston @ Mountain Vista

3:00 Varsity Softball SCRIMMAGE @ Webber

High School Cheerleading Tryout

Fort Collins High School

Poudre High School

Rocky Mountain High School

Lesher's 8th Grade Symphonic Orchestra and the Advanced Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Ms. Dunphey, performed at the regional ASTA festival, both receiving Superior Ratings, with some of the best scores in the STATE! Advanced Chamber has been invited to move forward to the CO-ASTA Large Group State Festival taking place on April 10th. This is a huge honor and they will be performing alongside the best middle and high school groups in the state. We are proud of you!

Izzy's art was selected to represent Lesher Middle School at PSD's district offices. She was recognized Thursday night at the SuperArt Ceremony. Congrats Izzy!

Congratulations to all who competed at the Rocky Mountain Nationals State Wrestling Championship. Lesher once again took 4th in the state as a team. Congratulations to our state placers Karson Klitch 2nd Place, Cash Helgerson 4th Place and Emmet Brennan 6th Place.

Congratulations to Sophia Spink for creating this year's Mother's Day 5k logo! Her art was chosen out of dozens of submissions. Her logo will be featured throughout the event and will be on every Mother's Day 5k t-shirt!

Over the weekend Lesher's own Jordyn Belcher competed in the Junior Olympic level 7 gymnastics state meet with her team at Timberline Gymnastics. Individually Jordyn came in first in the state of Colorado for bars and beam and placed 2nd overall in the state in her age division. Her team also placed third in the state out of 21 qualifying teams. Both Jordyn and her entire team all qualified for regionals which she will be competing against several states in the region at the end of April in Kansas. Jordyn, we are proud of you!

We are excited to share that, for the first time, you have the opportunity to purchase merchandise to support athletes at the upcoming Special Olympics Track & Field Event held on May 2, 2025.

Foco Print & Press has opened an online store where you can browse and purchase items to show your team spirit. Please note that the store is only open for 10 days, so be sure to place your order soon!

Access the store here: https://specialolympics2025.spiritsale.com/

Thanks for your support!

Here is the link to the track store! Get your gear now!

Below is the link to purchase Unified Basketball gear! Our webstore will be open from now until Thursday, April 3rd and all orders will be delivered to Lesher!

https://lesherunified2025.spiritsale.com/

CMAS Testing is a busy and stressful time for teachers and staff. Teachers don't get their normal breaks during testing dates, so it is very helpful to have food and snacks to grab. Let's show them our support by feeding them! Items can be store-bought or homemade. Anything you bring is greatly appreciated.

Please review the available slots on this sign-up Genius and click on the button to sign up.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080444A4AD2AA6F58-55952144-cmas#/

Thank you!

P.S. Make sure to write your student's name on your container if you want it returned.

Some of our student’s artwork from grade 6, 7 & 8 has been selected to be in the FORT COLLINS YOUTH ART MONTH (YAM). This show celebrates student-created artwork that exemplifies the art education program at each of PSD’s schools. If your student's artwork was selected for this show you would have received an email.

Artwork will be on display at the Center for Creativity at 200 Mathews in Fort Collins from Wednesday - Sunday, 12 - 6 pm from March 12 to March 30. Admission is free.

There will be a reception Friday, March 28, 5-7 pm.

CMAS Schedules and Information, April 2025

Dear Lesher Families,

State testing is an important way to track student progress and improve instruction. Lesher students will take the CMAS assessments from April 8-16, with schedules linked below. CMAS stands for Colorado Measures of Academic Success. To support a smooth testing process, we kindly ask families to avoid scheduling appointments during testing days so students can complete their assessments.

We view CMAS as a low-stakes opportunity for students to showcase their learning in Language Arts, Math, and Science. While it’s just one data point, it helps us guide course placements for next year. It does not define students’ work ethic, creativity, or other valuable skills, but it does help us celebrate academic growth!

Lesher has a strong tradition of success on CMAS, and we are confident our students will continue to excel. If you’d like to opt your student out, please do so as soon as possible through ParentVue to assist with planning. More details on opting out can be found here.

Thank you for your support!

Calendars and Schedules:

Calendar at a Glance

CMAS Bell Schedules

Lesher’s Performance Framework for scores and participation: https://www.cde.state.co.us/schoolview/frameworks/official/1550/5068

Additional Information:

CMAS Practice Resources

More information about district and state assessments

Additional Opt Out information

Using ParentVUE to Opt Out

It's time to submit your 8th grader’s short video for the Video Montage!

What is the video montage?

The video montage is a compilation of action snips (2-9 seconds long) from EVERY 8th grade student and set to music. The video will premiere during 8th grade day on May 28.

Parameters:
1) Videos should be recent- ideally from this past year
2) Students must be IN the video (It's okay if they are covered up with sporting equipment or far away)
3) LIVE photos work, but ‘still’ photos do not.

What types of videos are the best?

Short, action videos

Ex : dancing, juggling, trampoline tricks, playing with a pet, horseback riding, tubing, skiing/snowboarding, dirt biking, mountain biking, zipline, archery, gymnastics, cooking/baking, sewing, making pottery, school sports (basketball, volleyball, wrestling, softball, track, tennis, golf, football, cross-country), club sports (hockey, lacrosse, soccer, etc.), snowmobiling, painting, rock climbing, acting, playing instruments, mountain biking, surfing, disc golf, robotics, experiments, hanging out with friends, tiktok dances, magic tricks…you get the idea! Some kids do really awesome feats, but for the most part, it's just middle schoolers having fun and showing another side of themselves that might not be seen in the school day

Are you doing any fun activities over spring break? Any big sporting events coming up? These are fantastic opportunities to get video snips.

How to submit a video snip? There are a few ways!
1) Email juliat@psdschools.org

2) Fill out this form and upload the shortened video to the Google Form.

3) Upload your video to Google Drive and share it with juliat@psdschools.org

4) Airdrop the video : Students with iPhones can visit me in Room 4 and AirDrop it to me during lunch, ELO or after school.

Submissions close May 17.

Thanks- I look forward to creating an amazing slideshow for this 8th grade class. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions!

Julie Thompson

juliat@psdschools.org

8th Grade Day Coordinator

The Snack Shack is in need of volunteers! You can volunteer on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays from 2:15-2:45. Here is the link to sign up!

Do you have school spirit? Come join the FCHS Cheer team for the 2025-26 school year! We will be having our tryout practices in Gym 2 at Fort Collins High School Monday, April 14th through Wednesday, April 16th from 4:30-8:30pm with Tryout Day being Thursday, April 17th! Make sure to pick up a tryout packet from the front office after spring break and join us for a parent meeting on April 8th at 6:00pm in the FCHS cafeteria to learn more about the tryout process and our team. For more information, visit our website at https://fchscheer.wixsite.com/spirit

In an effort to foster a culture of mutual respect, effective communication, and quality customer service, PSD has created a set of norms for staff, family/guardian, and community engagement. These norms aim to set a positive tone for interactions between staff and parents and community members, whether they happen in person, over the phone, or in writing.

The norms will be posted in all PSD schools and include expectations that:

• Calls or emails that are not emergencies will be acknowledged within three school days.

• Appointments between the parties involved will be established as a norm for addressing concerns or discussing important matters through direct communication.

• Appointments will take place as soon as reasonably possible. Adequate time is needed for preparation and research before an appointment.

• Communication will focus on collaboration and understanding – respectful language and non-confrontational behavior from all parties are expected.

• Boundaries between personal and professional life will be maintained, and sensitive matters will not be addressed in community settings.

It’s important for everyone in our schools and in our communities to feel welcome and engage in mutual respect to best serve students.

If you are a Morning Fresh Dairy customer, please bring in your rinsed milk, juice, cream, or other caps to Mr. Mayer. For every cap that is returned, Lesher Middle School earns money. Please turn rinsed caps in to the box in the front office or to Mr. Mayer’s classroom (room 12). If you are interested in Morning Fresh Dairy, every new household sign up that mentions Lesher raises $25. Click here or ask Mr. Mayer (bmayer@psdschools.org) for more information.

If you know that your child will be missing school a full day or more please have them visit their teachers to fill out this form. When completed please return it to the main office. We will make a copy and return it to the student.

Pre-Arranged Absence Form

Please Click Here to apply for Free and Reduced status

Here is a link to our academic honesty police. Please take time as a family to read through this information and let us know if you have any questions! Thank you!

Academic Honesty Policy

Lesher students cannot carry any bag larger than a pencil case from class to class. Please keep all bookbags, backpacks, tote bags, purses, and other bags in your locker. We do this for two reasons: 1) Safety, we do not want students concealing prohibited items in large bags; 2) Space, we do not want to overcrowd the hallways with large bags. Thank you for your understanding!

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Website: https://les.psdschools.org/
Location: Lesher Middle School, Stover Street, Fort Collins, CO, USA
Phone: 970-472-3800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LesherMiddleSchool
Twitter: @Lesher_MS