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Hello Blevins families!
Our parent/teacher conferences are next week and we want to make sure you know the details.
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Tuesday, October 15, 2024 (4:00pm - 7:30pm) |
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Thursday, October 17, 2024 (4:00pm - 7:30pm) |
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Please chose either Tuesday, Oct. 15th OR Thursday, Oct. 17th to attend conferences based on what works best for you and your family.
Please reach out to Dusti Sanger at dsanger@psdschools.org if you have any questions.
The Bruin Club is thrilled to invite you to our Pumpkin Palooza on Friday, October 25th, from 5:30-7:00 PM!
Join us for a fun-filled evening of pumpkin decorating, festive fall activities, and light refreshments. The event is free, but please bring your own pumpkin—decorating supplies will be provided.
Please note, all students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian throughout the event. Please let us know if you plan on attending here: https://forms.gle/oJaNuP9VK3426kKL8
¡El Club Bruin se complace en invitarlo a nuestro Pumpkin Palooza el viernes 25 de octubre de 5:30 a 7:00 p.m.!
Únase a nosotros para una noche llena de diversión de decoración de calabazas, actividades festivas de otoño y refrigerios ligeros. El evento es gratuito, pero traiga su propia calabaza, se proporcionarán suministros de decoración.
Tenga en cuenta que todos los estudiantes deben estar acompañados por un padre o tutor durante todo el evento. Por favor, háganos saber si planea asistir aquí: https://forms.gle/H3tgh7iU87eSRXeh8
8th Grade Boston and New York Trip Information
“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
If you have questions or want to see pictures from when Ms. Rajnowski went on this trip in 8th grade, stop by her room (148)!”
AFTER SCHOOL BRUIN CLUB
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
EngSpa_Bruin Club Parent and Student Agreement 24-25 (3).pdf
8TH GRADE PSD CAREER FAIR AT COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
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2024-2025 SUPPLY LISTS
2024-2025 SCHEDULES/CALENDARS
- 7:10-7:25 Breakfast Served (for those who want it)
- 7:30 Period 1 Starts
- 2:25 School Ends
YEARBOOK INFORMATION
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NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION
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STUDENT/FAMILY HANDBOOK
Blevins 2023-2024 Student/Family Handbook
Hello Blevins Families,
I hope the new school year is starting well for you and your child! We have seen so much positivity and engagement from our students, which has created a fantastic atmosphere for learning.
As you know, Blevins is dedicated to the academic success of our students and our own continuous improvement as a school. A significant measure of progress comes each spring during CMAS testing (Colorado Measures of Academic Success). The results have now been released and our students achieved and grew at incredible levels!
Here are some of our successes:
- Students increased or maintained their achievement levels in all grades of Language Arts.
- Overall, our students increased their achievement levels in Math by 3%.
- Our achievement was higher than state average in 8th Grade Language Arts and all three grades in Math.
- In 8th grade Science, our achievement was higher than pre-pandemic levels and higher than state average.
- Math students grew at a higher rate than PSD averages in all three grade levels.
- Our 8th grade Language Arts students grew at a higher rate than PSD average by 14.0 points and state by 18.0 points.
- Students with IEPs grew at a higher rate than PSD average in Math and Language Arts, and grew at a higher rate than state average in Math.
- Gifted students grew at a higher rate than PSD and state average in Math and Language Arts.
I share these successes because we are proud of our students and families, and to reiterate that we are committed to the success of every student who walks through our doors.
You may recall last school year that Blevins was given a Colorado performance framework rating of "Priority Improvement" for CMAS results in spring of '22. As a school, we assessed ourselves and made further commitments to ensure we are supporting students in the best way that we can. We implemented common strategies in every classroom, provided universal access to IXL to provide individualized student learning, and we sought ways to uniquely engage our students and make sure all feel they belong. While we are committed to doing even more to continue our growth this year, I'm excited to share that we have received a new performance framework rating from Colorado: We have been given the designation of "Performance", which is the highest rating!
Thank you for your partnership and support. We believe in every Bruin and couldn't be more proud of their accomplishments last year. We are thrilled for what is ahead with our students this year as well!
Let's go, Bruins!
Joe Zappa, Principal