Blevins Bulletin

December 8th , 2023

December 15th, 2023 Principal's Message

Hello Blevins Families,

We had another fun week in the December cold! A huge shout out to Mr. Sachtleben's 6th Grade Band and Jazz Band for their outstanding concert. I'd also like to express immense gratitude to the Veliquette family. They provided 300 Crumble Cookies for our Open House attendees on Dec. 7. I can't say enough about you and the rest of the incredible families of our school community. Many attended our SAC/PTO meeting this week. In the meeting, we discussed ways to support and thank our staff as the semester is winding down, as well as Blevins' adoption of Project-Based Learning and district long-range planning. Thanks for the collaboration!

Looking to next week, we will have no Bruin Club. But we'll still have a lot of fun because it is Spirit Week! I can't wait to roll into the holidays with some fun with the students, while finishing up big projects and taking some final tests.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Proudly,

Joe Zappa

6th Grade Band Performance

Jazz Band Performance

Spirit Week

Monday, December 18th: Crazy/Fluffy Sock Day

Tuesday, December 19th: Cozy/PJ Day

Wednesday, December 20th: Winter Bruin Gear Day

Thursday, December 21st: Flannel Day

Friday, December 22nd: Ugly Holiday Sweater/Holiday Apparel Day

Important Dates

Monday-Thursday December 18th-21st: No Bruin Club

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)

Wednesday, January 17th- PTO Dining Fundraiser @ Qdoba 4:00-8:00pm (See Flyer Below)

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

Blevins PTO

Happy International Tea Day from the Blevins PTO! This is Eric Bowman, your PTO President! I have some “tea to spill”, as the cool kids say:

On Thursday, December 21st we’ll be hosting a holiday cookie bar for teachers and staff. If you are able to bring in one or two dozen cookies for them to enjoy, we’d appreciate your support! Cookies will need to be dropped off by 9am on December 21st to the Blevins office. Here’s a link to a signup form:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F49A9AC2EA1FCC61-46849666-blevins

Thank you to everyone who came out to our joint PTO/SAC meeting on Tuesday! If you missed the meeting (even though I spoke to you in the parking lot dropping off your kid an hour early for the band concert), the presentation can be found here:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ejQJx1G-hzLEDZIs7PfEEnx5JIQyV19v?usp=sharing

BELIEVE IN BLEVINS!

Eric Bowman,

ptoblevins@gmail.com

303-885-9734

Bruin Club Information for 2nd Semester

End of Bruin club for 1st Semester:

This is a reminder that the fall session of Bruin Club will end on December 14th, 2023. There will be no clubs the week of December 18th although school will be in session. Bruin Club will resume on January 9, 2024, and will only be offering homework help from 2:45-5:45. There will be no bussing the week of January 9th, 2024. Enrichment clubs and bussing will begin on January 16th, 2024. Note: if your student(s) need bussing next session, please be on the lookout next week for our winter/spring informational email.

Programs next session for 2nd Semester:

We are excited to continue offering Bruin Club after winter break! The winter/spring session will run from 1/9/24 - 4/18/24. Programs will operate Monday-Thursday from 2:45pm-5:45pm. We encourage students to drop into the programs but to gain insight on how many students will attend each club, please fill out the below survey. Note: if you have multiple students at Blevins, please fill out separate forms for each student.

Bruin Club Registration Form: Please fill out this registration form for Bruin Club!

Transportation: If your student needs to ride the bus home from Bruin Club during our winter/spring session, please make sure you request it in your registration form (linked above). Requests for bussing must be submitted by Wednesday, 12/20/23 by 5pm. Families will receive details regarding transportation the week of January 8th, 2024. Note: bussing is not guaranteed, but if available bussing will pick students up at 5pm. Transportation will start on 1/16/24 if available.

Bruin Club Daily Schedule:

2:45 - 3:15 Student Check-In in Library

Sign in and snack.
Homework/reading time.

3:15 - 4:45 Club Time

Each day offers at least two clubs. A list of clubs will be sent out to students the week of January 8th.
Students attend a club or stay in library for Homework Help

4:45 - 5:45 Community Connection

Students return to the library for games, movies, homework/reading, and relaxation time.
5:00pm: Bus riders dismissed to bus for transportation home.

5:45 End of club

All students need to be picked up at this time.

Important Information: The first week (1/9/2024) of Bruin Club will only be homework help. The enrichment clubs and bussing will start the week of 1/16/24.

Questions: If you have any questions regarding Bruin Club, please contact Rachel Pollack at (970)566-2618 or rpollack@psdschools.org.

Bruin Gear

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Attention 8th Grade Families!

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!

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Blevins PTO Dining Fundraiser January 17th @ Qdoba

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Wrestling 2023-2024 Season Information

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:

Students must have a hard copy of the Physicians Certification form on file in the Front Office.
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.
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

Boys' Basketball

GO BRUINS

12/18 Varsity/JV @ Preston 3:30

12/20 Varsity Second Round District Championships TBD

Girls' Basketball 2023-2024 Season Information

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:

Students must have a hard copy of the Physicians Certification form on file in the Front Office.
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.
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

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RMHS Basketball Camp for Boys and Girls

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High School Planning Guide

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

Blevins Yearbook

“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!”