Blevins Bulletin

Hello Bruin Families,

A reminder that this year, we will be doing Student-Led conferences. This will be on Thursday, Feb. 20th from 3:30pm to 7:00pm. Students and families are invited to come at any point during that window of time. Students are to bring their charged laptops and guide their family members to a classroom of a teacher they have and go through their conference with them. Students have been working hard with teachers to prepare their conferences to show you the learning they have been doing. We are excited to see you there!

Stay warm and have a wonderful weekend!

Proudly,

Joe Zappa, Principal

Monday, February 17th:

• NO SCHOOL (Office Closed)

❗Thursday , February 20th: SAVE THE DATE

• Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:30-7:00- (Information Below)
• Bruin Club CANCELED due to conferences

Saturday, February 22nd:

• Math Counts Competition 9:00-2:30 @ McKee Hall/UNC

Tuesday, February 25th:

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

Wednesday, February 26th:

• Give Next Bake Sale (Information Below)

Thursday, February 27th:

• Choir Concert (Silver & Burgundy Singers) 7:00pm (Blevins Auditeria)

Friday, February 28th:

• Bruins Celebrate READ ACROSS AMERICA

8th grade language arts classes combined this week for debates. We are so proud of our 8th grader’s hard work!

Mrs. Duran's 6th Grade Science Class testing their Air Skimmers

Hello Bruin Families!

We are excited to announce that this year’s Spring Conferences will be held on Thursday, February 20th from 3:30pm - 7:00pm in a Student-Led Conference format. Below you will find a general overview of what to expect as well as some of the reasons we are choosing this format for the Spring:

Student-Led Conference Details:

• You may arrive with your student anytime between 3:30pm - 7:00pm for an Open-House style conference with your student.

• Students should come prepared with their charged laptops.

• Your student will lead you to a classroom of their choice to lead you through their conference

• Students will be working with all of their teachers to prepare and practice their conferences starting Monday, Feb. 3rd. They will be linking classroom artifacts and items into an online document that will help showcase their learning.

• Students will be receiving credit in their English classes for their completion and participation in student-led conferences. Because of this, if you are able to make it, please make sure your student checks out with their English teacher or, if you cannot make it, English teachers will be handing out slips to be signed so your student can participate in the student-led conference at home.

• Teachers will be walking around to greet you and answer questions; however, this is a night for your student to lead the way and show the growth and goals they have created this semester. This means that teachers will not be available for a traditional 1:1 conference during this time. Please note that you are always welcome to contact a teacher to set up a meeting with them at a different date.

Key Features of Student-Led Conferences:

• Student Ownership: The student leads the conference by sharing their learning journey, showcasing work, and discussing strengths and areas for improvement.

• Reflection: Students reflect on their progress and set goals for future learning. They may highlight work they are proud of and identify areas where they seek further growth.

• Collaboration: Teachers are present to offer support, answer questions, and provide feedback, but the focus is on the student’s self-assessment and communication.

We are looking forward to seeing you all!

The Blevins Give Next PBL class will be holding a bake sale immediately after school on February 26th and 27th to raise funds for local nonprofits. The bake sale will be set up right inside the front door, and all items will cost $1. Come purchase a delicious baked goods while supporting a local nonprofit as well. (The Give Next class is in the process of deciding on local nonprofits to award grants to.) Thanks for your support!

“The spring semester is in full swing, and so is the yearbook! Set up a payment plan…easy as 1,2,3. Spread your payment over time with our three-payment installment plan. Order today! DEADLINE for personalization and guaranteeing a yearbook IS JANUARY 31st ! Our books are preordered, so if you order past January 31st, we cannot guarantee that your student will receive a book.

Ready to order your yearbook?

http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A00939000”

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

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

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

Bruin Gear Store

#BruinStrong Shirts Available for Purchase

Thank you to Ed Carroll Motor Company for Sponsoring our

Lego Robotics Team. We appreciate your support!

RMHS is hosting our second annual Unified Sports Kids Camp for students grades K-8 with or without disabilities, who might be interested in participating in Unified Sports and having an afternoon of fun on a day with no school. The camp will be at RMHS, 1300 W Swallow, from 2-4 PM on Monday, February 17th (President's Day). We will have games, drills and fun led by students of the Rocky Mountain Unified teams, playing soccer, basketball and flag football. All sports and games are non-contact, and the camp is open to all ability levels, no sports experience necessary! You can enter RMHS from the NE "Athletic" Entrance to the gyms (the camp will be all indoors).

To register, follow this link: https://bit.ly/RMHSUnifKidsCamp25Unified Sports Kids Camp

The camp costs $15 per kid and can be paid on School Pay from the registration link provided above. Participants will need to fill out a waiver upon drop off at the camp. If you have any questions or concerns, please email Coach Chris O'Grady at cogrady@psdschools.org or Coach Noah Lovell at nlovell@psdschools.org!

An educational event designed to empower caregivers with the knowledge and tools they need to support youth development.

Colorado Medicaid coverage is now open to many children and pregnant people regardless of immigration status. The best way to find out if eligible for Medicaid is to apply.

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