Blevins Bulletin

Hello Blevins Families,

Happy Friday the 13th! We've wrapped up another focused and fun week at Blevins. I'm excited to share that Bruin Club will be starting on Monday. For those who don't know yet, Bruin Club is our after-school program that runs Monday-Thursday, 2:30-5pm. We have many different club offerings each day and we can also provide bus transportation home. See the bulletin below for more info! I'm particularly proud of the supports and connections that Bruin Club has built for our students.

Save the date for our 1st Annual Bruin Bash on Friday, Oct. 4th, 4:30-6:30pm. This event is a celebration of past, present, and future Blevins Bruins. We will have fun activities, give-away items, and food. It also serves as our PTO fundraiser with funds going directly to our students and staff to support their learning, engagement, and school culture. I can't wait to see you and your family there!

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.

Proudly,

Joe Zappa, Principal

Monday, September 16th:

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

Monday, September 23rd:

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

Wednesday, September 25th:

• Parenting a Middle Schooler Presented by Bruin Club 6:00-7:30 (Information Below)

• It is very important to have your student in school during this time so your student and Blevins are accurately represented. If you have any questions or concerns, please call Melisa Zaug in the front office at 970-488-4044.

Friday, September 27th:

• 3rd Annual Canvas Classic (Information Below)

🎈🎈 Friday, October 4th:

• School Dance $5.00 3:00-4:30
• SAVE THE DATE: 1st Annual Bruin Bash 4:30-6:30 (Information Below)

Bruin Club at Blevins Presents-Parenting a Middle Schooler!

Join Blevins Middle School and Bruin Club for a night of education and resources!

Get ready to explore the key social and emotional changes your child will face in grades 6-8. This presentation will give you practical tips on what to expect, how to support your child, and ways to strengthen your connection during these pivotal years. We’ll also cover the influence of smartphones and social media on students, equipping you to navigate these aspects with confidence.

September 25, 2024

6pm-7:30pm

Blevins Middle School

This event is for parents/guardians. If you need to bring your student or other children, free childcare will be available during the event at Blevins.

Let us know you are coming here: https://forms.gle/AQA2oS8SxiNGL8Q17

Bruin Club is excited to share our Fall 2024 club schedule! Clubs will begin on Monday, September 16th 2:25-5:00pm and will run until December 12th. Please note that clubs with an asterisk* require a separate field trip form signed by a parent/guardian before students can participate as they will be off campus. Students will receive these field trip forms on the first day of programs. 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. New this year: all students will have to have a “Permission to Participate” form turned in before participating in Bruin Club.

Fall Session Club Schedule

Homework Help (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)

eSports (Monday, Thursday)

Art Club (Tuesday)

Improv (Wednesday)

Music Club (Monday)

Mountain Biking* (Tuesday)

Kindness Club (Wednesday)

Chess (Thursday)

Video Announcements (Monday, Tuesday)

Weightlifting (Wednesday)

Launch Skateboarding (Thursday)

Creative Workshop (Monday)

DnD (Dungeons & Dragons) (Tuesday)

Cooking (Thursday)

Hiking Club* (Monday)

Lego Robotics (Tuesday, Thursday)

Questions: please contact Izzy Crume at (970)657-6612 or icrume@psdschools.org

October Count is coming on OCTOBER 1st!

(PSD's count window is Sept. 24- Oct 8.)

What is October Count? It is simply making your student count in our education system. Per the Colorado Department of Education:

“The Student October Pupil Enrollment collection contains student enrollment information as of the pupil enrollment count date. This information is used to determine the school demographics, number of students in instructional programs, free and reduced lunch counts, and distribution of school finances across the state.”

Its very important to have your student in school during this time so your student and Blevins are accurately represented. If you have any questions or concerns, please call Melisa Zaug in the front office at 970-488-4044.

“8th graders, do you want to travel? There are a few spots remaining on the Boston and New York trip. Don’t miss out on this once in a lifetime trip! If 5 more students enroll, Mr. Bourland gets to join us! All that is due upon registration is the $95 enrollment deposit. If you need support with the cost, there are opportunities provided through EF to help make it more affordable, but these are only accessible once your student is registered.

You can enroll for the trip and save your spot here: www.efexploreamerica.com/2794420AY

We're excited to announce the upcoming 8th Grade Career Fair at Colorado State University on October 10th! This event offers students a unique opportunity to explore their chosen career pathways in depth. Through interactive workshops, presentations, and hands-on activities, students will gain valuable insights into the professions they are passionate about.

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

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

Preseason Camp: **No preseason camp**

Tryouts: 10/21/24-10/23/24 2:35-4:10pm in Gym 201; There will be a total of 36 athletes assigned to the 4 teams (18 V/JV, 18 C1/C2)

• 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.
• Remember to bring basketball shoes, athletic clothing and a water bottle.
• Cuts will take place on 10/23/23
• Please pick up promptly at 4:10pm

Varsity/JV Schedule
Varsity/JV Coach-Trey Cormia fcormia@psdschools.org

C1/C2 Schedule
C1/C2 Coach-Ken Hartley khartley@psdschools.org

"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."

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.

This is going to be a great year at Blevins, and our Yearbook team is working hard to capture all of the important memories. Every year we sell out of books, so if you want to make sure your student gets one, order them today! Order yours at jostensyearbooks.com.

Show your Bruin Pride for the 2024-2025 school year

Bruin Store

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

7:30 Period 1 Starts

2:25 School Ends

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

3rd Annual Canvas Community Classic

September 27th @ Canvas Stadium

Free Admission to All PSD Students and Staff

FREE Kiwanis Fishing Derby

The Health & Wellness Center at Lincoln Middle School, run by Every Child Pediatrics, is having a vaccine clinic on 9/11/24, 10/ 16/24, 11/20/24, and 12/18/24 from 9 - 5 at Lincoln Middle School for students who qualify for Vaccines for Children (VFC) vaccines or vaccines paid for through private insurance.

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