Blevins Bulletin

Hello Blevins Families,

Last night, I had the pleasure to watch our 7th and 8th grade orchestra students showcase their incredible musical talents at their concert, and it was outstanding. The dedication and hard work of our musicians were evident in every note. Thank you to our students, families, and music teachers who continue to support the arts in our school! Additionally, let's celebrate the strong finishes of our girls' basketball and wrestling teams. Their commitment, perseverance, and sportsmanship have been outstanding, and we are proud of all they have accomplished this season.

Another exciting event was hosting a tour from the Colorado Community College System, where visitors explored our Project-Based Learning (PBL) courses. It was a great opportunity to highlight the innovative and hands-on learning experiences our students engage in every day. This organization had a special interest in seeing how our courses prepare and excite students for Career Technical Education (CTE) courses in high school and beyond. Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm for PBL at Blevins!

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.

Proudly,

Joe Zappa, Principal

Monday, March 10th:

• CANCELLED - Blevins MADNESS Night

Tuesday, March 11th:

• Kid Wind Field Trip to CSU Powerhouse with Mr. Hartley 9:00-1:40

Thursday, March 13th:

• Mr. Holder's Aviation PBL Class Field Trip to the Ft.Collins/Loveland Airport 11:45-2:00
• PSD Honor Choir Concert (Selected Students) 7:00pm @ Lincoln Center

Friday, March 14th:

• Last Day of 3rd Quarter

Monday-Friday, March 17th-21st: SPRING BREAK

Monday, March 24th:

• 4th Quarter Begins
• Track Pre-Season Camp 2:35-4:30 (Important Information Below)
• Boys Golf Tryouts (6th, 7th, 8th Grade) 3:00 @ Mountain Vista (Important Information Below)

Tuesday, March 25th:

• Track Pre-Season Camp 2:35-4:30 (Important Information Below)
• PTO Meeting 5:30-7:00pm (Blevins Collaboration Café Room 221)

Wednesday, March 26th:

• Boys Golf Tryouts (6th, 7th, 8th Grade) 1:40 @ Collindale (Important Information Below)
• Track Pre-Season Camp 2:35-4:30 (Important Information Below)

Thursday, March 27th:

• Music Tour to Beattie and Olander 9:00-1:00 (Watch for more information from music teachers)
• Track Pre-Season Camp 2:35-4:30 (Important Information Below)

Friday, March 28th:

• Music Tour to Bauder 10:10-12:00 (Watch for more information from music teachers)
• Track Pre-Season Camp 2:35-4:30 (Important Information Below)

Monday, March 31st:

• Track Regular Season Starts 2:35-4:30 (Important Information Below)

Sixth-grade students with mustaches on during their study of "The Lorax" in their Social Issues Book Club unit of study.

Congratulations to the following students for being chosen as our February PAWS Students-of-the-Month. Students got to enjoy a Pizza Lunch today!

6th Grade:
P- Fiona Basinger

A- Jade Maxwell

W- Avery Kampeska

S- Max Cobb

7th Grade:

P- Izzy Halter

A- Ethan Gayle

W- Noah De Santiago Hernandez

S- Jackson Jarvis

8th Grade:

P- Harper Richards

A- Emma Hammel

W- Drisana Saldivia

S- Austen Smith

We are thrilled to present you with an amazing opportunity for your incoming 6th grade student over the summer! The Becoming a Bruin summer program is an exciting collaboration between the 21st Century Out of School Time Program (Bruin Club) and Blevins Middle School! Incoming 6th graders will be able to take part in project-based learning and enrichments while becoming comfortable and confident on Blevins’ campus.

Becoming a Bruin will be held at Blevins Middle School and will run from July 21st, 2025-July 31st, 2025. The programs will run from 7 am-2:30 pm, Monday - Thursday. Students are welcome to register for one of the two sections of this program. Breakfast and Lunch will be available to all students who attend along with transportation if needed.

Registration will be open from March 31st to May 1st. An email and text reminder will be sent on March 31st with the registration link!

If you have any questions, please contact ELO Secondary Area Specialist Izzy Crume at icrume@psdschools.org or (970)657-6612 or ELO Coordinator Rachel Pollack at rpollack@psdschools.org or (970)566-2618

Hello Blevins's Family,

It is that time of year when teachers are starting to run low on supplies. We are excited to help them out with a Spring Supply Drive! Please drop off all packaged supplies at the front office by Spring Break.

· Kleenex Tissues

· Writing Utensils – i.e. Pencils, Pens, Highlighters, Expo Markers, etc.

· Snacks – i.e. Granola bars, Jolly Ranchers, Lifesavers/mints, etc.

Thank you as always for all you do to help make Blevins a great place to learn and grow!!

Sincerely,

Shauna Moffatt

PTO President

Shauna_moffatt@excelfg.com

(Please reach out! Love letters preferred but hate mail will be read )

Dear 8th Grade Parents/Guardians,

As your student prepares for the transition to high school, we want to ensure they have access to opportunities that support their academic success. Poudre School District offers free online summer school for high school students, including current 8th graders who will enter 9th grade in the 2025-2026 school year. Below are some important details:

• Eligibility: Summer school is open to graduating 8th-grade students and current high school students only. Younger students are not eligible.

• Math Courses: Available only for credit recovery—students may not take math for first-time credit.

• All available summer school classes are only offered virtually.

To help make this transition as smooth as possible, the following courses are available during the summer for 8th grade students:

✔ English 9 (Semesters 1 & 2)
✔ Earth Systems Science (Semesters 1 & 2)
✔ World History (Semesters 1 & 2)
✔ Health

For more information, including registration details, please visit the PSD Summer School Website. If you have any questions, we encourage you to reach out to your student’s high school counselor.

We appreciate your support in helping your student start high school on the right track!

Your student is invited to participate in the PSD Summer Band and Orchestra Music Program! This program is open to any students who will be attending a PSD Middle School next year. Current 6th and 7th grade students should sign up for the Intermediate Level course, which will meet on Monday through Friday mornings for 50 minutes. Intermediate classes are designed to increase student skill and proficiency in their chosen instrument. Current 5th grade students should sign up for the Beginning Level course, which will meet on Monday through Friday mornings for 50 minutes. All music students are encouraged to participate in this program, even if your family is planning on being out of town for part of the summer.

Classes will be held this summer from Monday, July 14th to Friday, August 1st.

• Additional information can be found on the PSD Summer Music website: https://sites.google.com/a/psdschools.org/psd-summer-music/home

If you have questions please reach out to:

Blevins Band Director Carson Sachtleben at csachtleben@psdschools.org

Blevins Orchestra Director Brian Floyd at bfloyd@psdschools.org

Preseason Camp: (3/24/25-3/28/25)

First Official Practice: 3/31/25 Track Schedule

Be dressed and ready by 2:35 and meet in Gym 200.

Practice will go until 4:30 p.m.

• Please bring a water bottle, tennis shoes, shorts/sweatpants.

• Please bring inhalers, if needed.

• Students will need their silver card prior to the first official day of practice: 3/31/25!

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

Official Practices

Monday through Friday, 2:35-4:30 P.M.

Coaches Contact Info:

Meghan O'Leary

(970) 488-4003

moleary@psdschools.org

A silver card is required prior to tryouts and first day of practice. For more information on how to complete requirements, please see below or visit our Blevins Middle School Athletics page at https://www.psdathletics.org/blevins

2025 BLEVINS MIDDLE SCHOOL GOLF (6th, 7th & 8th Grades)

Coach: - Bruce Holbert - bholbert@psdschools.org

Season Dates: - March 24th - May 13th - All golfers are responsible for their own transportation to/from tryouts, practice and matches. 2024-2025 Boys Golf Schedule.

Tryouts: (Golf is a cut sport - not all those who try out will make the team) - March 24th @ Mountain Vista (3:00pm) and March 26th @ Collindale (1:40pm)

Practice Location: - Collindale Golf Course 1441 E. Horsetooth Rd. Fort Collins, CO 80525 Practice Schedule (weather permitting): - Mondays - 3:00-4:30 pm - Players may arrive early and stay after if they choose.

Match Schedule & Locations: Tuesdays & Thursdays - Tee-times will vary - Mountain Vista, Collindale, City Park, Southridge Golf Courses - Players should plan on arriving 30 minutes prior to their match - Team & Player schedule will be created and emailed to parents following tryouts.

Team Size: - Will depend on the number of golfers who tryout. - Blevins is permitted to play a total of 6 golfers per match. - Coaches will do their best to rotate golfers so each golfer plays an equal number of matches for the season.

Practice Information: - Each practice will include an opportunity to access the driving range, chipping/putting greens. - The district will provide one small bucket of balls for the driving range per athlete each week.

A silver card is required prior to tryouts and first day of practice. For more information on how to complete requirements, please see below or visit our Blevins Middle School Athletics page at https://www.psdathletics.org/blevins

See Attachment for Additional Important Information

2025 BLEVINS MIDDLE SCHOOL GOLF (6th, 7th & 8th Grades)

Coach: - Luke Bourland – lbourland@psdschools.org

Season Dates: - March 24th - May 13th - All golfers are responsible for their own transportation to/from practice/matches 2024-2025 Girls Golf Schedule

Tryouts: Tryouts will depend on the amount of interest and will be communicated if tryouts are necessary.

Practice Location: - Collindale Golf Course 1441 E. Horsetooth Rd. Fort Collins, CO 80525 Practice Schedule (weather permitting): - Mondays - 3:00-4:30 pm - Players may arrive early and stay after if they choose.

Match Schedule & Locations: Tuesdays & Thursdays - Tee-times will vary - Mountain Vista, Collindale, City Park, Southridge Golf Courses - Players should plan on arriving 30 minutes prior to their match -Team & Player schedule will be created and emailed to parents following tryouts. Team Size: - Will depend on the number of golfers who tryout. - Blevins is permitted to play a total of 6 golfers per match. - Coaches will do their best to rotate golfers so each golfer plays an equal number of matches for the season.

Practice Overview: - Each practice will include an opportunity to access the driving range, chipping/putting greens. - The district will provide one small bucket of balls for the driving range per athlete each week.

A silver card is required prior to tryouts and first day of practice. For more information on how to complete requirements, please see below or visit our Blevins Middle School Athletics page at https://www.psdathletics.org/blevins

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

Contact Becca Dahl with questions regarding athletics bdahl@psdschools.org 970-488-4007

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#BruinStrong Shirts Available for Purchase

Thank you to Ed Carroll Motor Company for Sponsoring our

Lego Robotics Team. We appreciate your support!

Dear PSD Community,

You are invited to a series of Open Community Conversations with Superintendent Brian Kingsley. These sessions are designed to provide updates about Poudre School District, share the current state of PSD, and create a space for your questions, feedback, and collaboration.

Each session will take place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the media centers of the following schools:

• Thursday, February 6: Boltz Middle School
• Thursday, February 13: Blevins Middle School
• Monday, March 3: Lincoln Middle School
• Wednesday, April 2: Timnath Middle-High School
• Tuesday, April 15: Wellington Middle-High School
• Thursday, April 24: Preston Middle School

These informal gatherings are open to all families, staff, and community members, offering the opportunity to engage directly with Superintendent Kingsley and learn more about our schools and district.

We hope to see you at a session that works best for you—no RSVP required.

Thank you for your continued partnership in shaping the future of PSD!

Sincerely,
Poudre School District

Concho is a free equine-assisted- learning program designed for adolescents and young adults (ages 13-23) who are navigating stress, anxiety, and depression. Through hands-on interaction with horses, participants will build confidence, develop. emotional awareness, and gain valuable coping skills in a supportive environment.

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