Blevins Bulletin

Please take a few moments to look through this newsletter. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at mtrujill@psdschools.org or 970-488-4004.

Please click here for my December 1st video.

Proudly,

Joe Zappa

Principal

Let's Go, Bruins!

Our Bruin Lego Robotics Team took 1st Place for Best Project at the Lego Robotics Tournament at Poudre High School on November 18th.

Congratulations on an AMAZING Performance

Please help us in communicating to your child the importance of being on time for class. Recently, we have seen an uptick in students being tardy for classes. Let's work together in continuing to teach our students the life skill of being punctual and the importance of being ready for their academics on time. Repeated tardies may lead to after school detention for students. School administration will be in communication with families of students who need support regarding this behavior. Thank you!

Monday, December 4th: RMHS Open House for 8th Graders 6:00pm-8:00pm

⭐Thursday, December 7th: 5th Grade and Blevins Family Open House 5:30pm-7:30pm (See Information Below)

Friday, December 8th: Jazz Band Performance @ Winter Festival @ Joseph's Hardware on Drake Road 6:15pm

Tuesday, December 12th: PTO & SAC Meeting 5:30-6:30 (Staff Collaboration Café -Room 221)

Tuesday, December 12th: Beginning Band & Jazz Band Concert 7:00pm

Thursday, December 14th: Beginning Orchestra Concert 6:00pm

Thursday, December 14th: Choir 6 Concert 7:00pm

Friday, December 22nd: End of 2nd Quarter

❄️Monday, December 25th- January 5th: NO SCHOOL/Winter Break

Monday, January 8th: NO SCHOOL/Teacher Workday

Tuesday, January 9th: Blevins PTO Meeting 5:30-6:30 (Staff Collaboration Café -Room 221)

Monday, January 15th: NO SCHOOL/Martin Luther JR. Day

Tuesday, January 16th- 19th: Girls' Basketball Tryouts 2:55-4:30 (See Information Below)

Friday, January 19th: 8th Grade Find Your Future College & Career Day @ CSU 9:00-2:00pm (See Information Below)

Our Blevins 8th graders will attend the PSD Find Your Future College & Career Day at CSU on Friday, January 19th! Field trip permission forms will be sent home with your student on Friday, December 8th. Please get these back to the school as soon as possible. We are looking for parent volunteers to help chaperone that day. Please reach out to Erin McCain at emccain@psdschools.org if you are interested!

This is a non-cut sport available to 6th, 7th and 8th grade students.

Preseason Camp will begin 12/1/23 -1/12/24 3:00pm-4:00pm on school days in the Auxiliary Gym.

*Please bring a water bottle, tennis shoes, shorts/sweatpants. This first week is focusing on conditioning. Please bring inhalers, if needed.

Students will need their silver card prior to the first official day of practice 1/16/24. When the season begins, practice will be from 3:00pm-4:30pm on school days.

Emails have been sent to all parents of students who expressed interest in wrestling. If your student is interested, but you have not received an email regarding wrestling, please reach out to Nicole West, nicolew@psdschools.org.

Coaches Contact Info

Ben Rees brees@psdschools.org

Silver Cards are required to participate in all sports. To obtain a Silver Card, students will need to complete the following 3 steps:

1. Students must have a hard copy of the Physicians Certification form on file in the Front Office.
2. Students must have paid the athletic fee. Payment can be made through Schoolpay at https://psdschools.schoolpay.com or cash and check payments can be made in the Front Office. If it is a cut sport then you would pay to tryout then be refunded if your student doesn't make the team.
3. Students must have completed the online registration at https://www.psdathletics.org/msreg or complete and return registration packet to the Front Office.

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

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

12/4 Varsity/JV vs. Webber @ Blevins 3:30

12/6 Varsity/JV @ CLP 3:30

12/11 Varsity/JV vs. Lincoln @ Blevins 3:30

12/13 Varsity/JV @ Preston 3:30

12/18 Varsity/JV First Round District Championships TBD

12/20 Varsity Second Round District Championships TBD

12/4 C1 & C2 @ Webber 3:30

12/6 C1 & C2 vs. CLP @ Blevins 3:30

12/11 C1 & C2 @ Lincoln 3:30

12/13 C1 & C2 vs. Preston @ Blevins 3:30

Girls' basketball season is approaching. Here are some tidbits of info about the start of the season.

Preseason Camp: **No preseason camp**,but see the attached flyer for a basketball camp with FCHS. If we get alerted to other opportunities, we will share them in the newsletter.

Tryouts: 1/16/24-1/19/24 2:55pm-4:30pm in Gym 201; There will be a total of 32 athletes assigned to the 4 teams (16 V/JV, 16 C1/C2)

**Please pick up promptly at 4:30pm

**Remember to bring basketball shoes, athletic clothing, and a water bottle.

**Cuts will take place on 1/19/24.

** There will be a scrimmage on 1/24/24. Parents may attend. Students may NOT attend.

Varsity/JV Coach-Trey Cormia

fcormia@psdschools.org

C1/C2 Coach-Ken Hartley

khartley@psdschools.org

Silver Cards are required to participate in all sports. To obtain a Silver Card, students will need to complete the following 3 steps:

1. Students must have a hard copy of the Physicians Certification form on file in the Front Office.
2. Students must have paid the athletic fee. Payment can be made through Schoolpay at https://psdschools.schoolpay.com or cash and check payments can be made in the Front Office. If it is a cut sport then you would pay to tryout then be refunded if your student doesn't make the team.
3. Students must have completed the online registration at https://www.psdathletics.org/msreg or complete and return registration packet to the Front Office.

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

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

Holiday Assistance Available: If you or your family are in need of any holiday assistance (Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.) please reach out to Erin McCain at 970-488-4009 (please leave a voicemail with your number) or emccain@psdschools.org.

https://www.psdschools.org/academics/high-school-planning-guide

“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!”

The Blevins 2023-2024 Silver & Burgundy Calendar has been UPDATED for April and May

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

Fall Session Dates: 9/18/23 – 12/14/23 | Winter/Spring Session Dates: 1/9/24 – 4/25/24

*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

-Dungeons & Dragons with Mrs. Burris

-E Sports with Mr. Sachtleben

-Improv- Starts 10/30

Tuesday

-E Sports with Mr. Breeden

-American Sign Language with Ms. McDonough

-No Place for Hate with Mrs. McCain & Mrs. Boschert (Starts 10/2)

(Engaging students and staff in dialogue and active learning on the topics of bias, bullying, inclusion and allyship that matter most to our community.

-Entrepreneurial Skills/Cooking with Mrs. Clarke

Wednesday

-Art Club (Starts 10/25)

-E Sports with Mr. Sachtleben

Thursday

-Chess Club with Mr. Schulz

-E Sports with Mr. Breeden

-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

Thank you to Ed Carroll Motor Company for Sponsoring our Lego Robotics Team.

We appreciate your support!

Joe Zappa, Principal

970-488-4004

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

Anna Burris, 7th Grade Counselor & 6th Grade Panda Den Counselor

970-488-4091

annab@psdschools.org

Meg Stump, 8th Grade Counselor & 6th Grade Polar Den Counselor

970-488-4010

mstump@psdschools.org

Erin McCain, Academic Dean* & School Counselor

*Guidance for academic supports for Blevins students

970-488-4009

emccain@psdschools.org

The Nut Cracker Sweets

Poudre School District's Medicaid program supports our mission to "educate every child every day" by personally helping families fill out the applications for Health First Colorado (Medicaid), CHP+, and SNAP.

How we help

· Removing barriers that prevent families from completing new applications and renewal paperwork

· Explaining complicated paperwork sent from the state regarding coverage

· Checking status of completed applications

· Connecting to resources when coverage is not possible through Medicaid or CHP+

How to find our help

Please submit a referral form and the Outreach and Enrollment Specialist will be in touch with you. Outreach and Enrollment Referral Form

Affordable Health Care

Gary Bamford Pack Pantry is a community resource for anyone in Northern Colorado in need of: Clothing, Food or Toiletries