Blevins Bulletin

Hello Blevins Families,

I'd like to start by acknowledging that this was a trying week for our Bruin community. As communicated on Monday, we began the week with the death of one of our 6th grade students to a medical event on Sunday. As a school, we are here to wrap our arms around the student's family and the friends she made here. In the hardest circumstances, I'm incredibly proud of our students and staff for the manner in which they have responded. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you feel that your child needs support.

Please join us for our first PTO meeting this year on Tuesday, September 3rd at 5:30pm. This is a great time to join the group! Blevins is on a mission to get the good word out regarding the amazing work that our staff and students do every day. Join the conversation as we discuss our fall fundraiser and the important work we are doing this year related to Project-Based Learning. Can't wait to see you there!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Proudly,

Joe Zappa, Principal

⭐Tuesday, August 27th:

• Picture Day (Information Below)

Thursday, August 29th:

• Boston/New York 8th Grade Trip Interest Meeting 5:30 (Blevins Library) (Information Below)

Monday, September 2nd:

• NO SCHOOL/Labor Day

Tuesday, September 3rd:

• PTO Meeting 5:30-7:00 (Collaboration Café room 221)

Monday, September 16th:

• Bruin Club Starts 2:30-5:00 (Information Below)

Monday, September 23rd:

• NO SCHOOL/Staff Professional Learning (Blevins Front Office Closed)

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Picture Envelopes are available in the front office for cash and checks

Boston/New York 8th Grade Trip Interest Meeting August 29th at 5:30 in the Library

“Hi families! Bruins are taking flight! We're excited to tell you more about the trip with EF Explore America to Boston and New York this spring break. Please register for our info session to be considered for our upcoming travel opportunity HERE. In our session, we'll cover everything from how this will benefit your child, what's included in the experience, how we'll keep the trip safe and affordable, and much more. Plus, if we haven't met yet, it's a good chance to learn more about me as both an educator and a Group Leader. We have a few seats on the trip remaining, so I hope to see you there and get your student signed up for a memorable experience!”

Blevins Middle School is excited to offer our after-school program, Bruin Club, starting Monday, 9/16/2024! This after-school program, which is funded through the 21st Century Community Learning Center grant, Cohort X, offers students homework help, enrichment clubs, and community connection opportunities, while giving them a safe place to build relationships with other students. Bruin club is a drop-in based program and will be held from 2:25pm to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday. The fall session runs 9/16/24 - 12/12/24. New this year: all students will have to have a “Permission to Participate” form turned in before participating in Bruin Club.

Transportation: If your student needs to ride the bus home from Bruin Club during our fall session, you are required to fill out the “Permission to Participate” form. Forms must be submitted to Izzy Crume or the school office by Wednesday, 8/28/24 by 3pm. Note: bussing is not guaranteed, but if available bussing will pick students up at 5pm. Transportation will start on 9/16/24 if available.

Forms: The permission to participate form will be sent home with your student during your students' homeroom class. You can also download the form and print or fill it out virtually and email it to Izzy Crume at icrume@psdschools.org. Printed versions of the form can be brought to the front office at Blevins Middle School. Note: if you have multiple students at Blevins, please fill out separate forms for each student.

Questions: If you have any questions regarding Bruin Club, please contact Izzy Crume at (970)657-6612 or email icrume@psdschools.org.

Want to see the most up to date athletic schedules, click below:

https://www.psdathletics.org/page/show/3194418-middle-school-athletic-schedules

"Starting with the 2024-25 school year, student transportation for all athletic events will be one-way only, meaning district busses will only be taking athletes to the competition sites. Parents/families will be responsible for ensuring that their athletes are picked up from the competition sites. Please contact Athletic Director Scott Schreiner with any questions or concerns."

Each year, parents/guardians and secondary students must acknowledge that they have reviewed the Student Rights and Code of Conduct. Parents/guardians are not given access to ParentVUE until they electronically sign the acknowledgment.

Here's how to complete your acknowledgement:

• Parents/guardians:
  • Log into the ParentVUE parent portal.
  • Read the Acknowledgement text box.
  • Click on the link at the bottom of the page to download the Code of Conduct.
  • Write your name on the signature field exactly as it appears on your ParentVUE account.
  • Click “Yes.” Parents/guardians will not be given access to ParentVUE until they electronically sign the acknowledgment.

• Parents of secondary students (6-12): Your student will also be asked to acknowledge having received and reviewed the Code of Conduct when logging into StudentVUE for the first time this school year.

• Families new to PSD who have never accessed their ParentVUE account will receive a separate email with instructions for how to log into ParentVUE.

• If you have questions, see the ParentVUE FAQ or contact your school.

7:10-7:25 Breakfast Served (for those who want it)

7:30 Period 1 Starts

2:25 School Ends

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Joe Zappa, Principal

970-488-4001

jzappa@psdschools.org

Dusti Sanger, Assistant Principal

970-488-4002

dsanger@psdschools.org

Scott Schreiner, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director

970-488-4036

scotts@psdschools.org

Michele Trujillo, Office Manager

970-488-4004

mtrujill@psdschools.org

Kirsten Bovbjerg, 6th/7th Grade Counselor

970-488-4010

kbovbjerg@psdschools.org

Anna Burris, 7th/8th Grade Counselor

970-488-4091

annab@psdschools.org

Erin McCain, Academic Dean* & School Counselor

*Guidance for academic supports for Blevins students

970-488-4009

emccain@psdschools.org

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