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Lesher Middle School

Community Communication: Back to School Edition, August 2023

Lesher MiddleSchoolCommunity Communication: Back to School Edition,August 2023
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Principal's Message

Weekly Viking Video: Back to School 2023

Upcoming Events!

Tues., Aug. 8th

8th Grade Check-in & Schedule Pick-up - 8:00am - 11:00am

7th Grade Check-in & Schedule Pick-up - 12:00pm - 3:00pm


Wed., Aug. 9th

6th Grade Check-in, Schedule Pick-up, Tours - 8:00am - 12:00pm


Tues., Aug. 15th

Back to School Night (Meet & Greet) - 6:00pm - 7:30pm

6th Grade Information Sessions - 5:30pm and 7:10pm

(See flyers below for more info)


Wed., Aug. 16th

6th Grade Transition Day, 1st Day of School for 6th Grade!


Thurs., Aug. 17th

1st Day of School (6th-8th)


Thurs., Aug. 24th

School Pictures


Mon., Sept. 4th

Labor Day - NO SCHOOL

Check-in Information Check-in Information

Back to School; Meet & Greet!

Fall Athletic Information

Please follow this link for information on Fall Sports

Boys and Girls Tennis Update

Boys and Girls Tennis- Open to 6th, 7th, & 8th graders


Update for 2023-2024: A note regarding district changes to middle school tennis for the 2023-2024 school year. After consideration and input from many stakeholders, middle school tennis has been restructured. Each school will field a Boys Tennis team and a Girls Tennis team. Each team will be composed of 18 players. Schools that have more than 18 boys or 18 girls interested will run tryouts and cut the roster down to 18 boys and 18 girls. All matches will be played in a doubles format. Students who do not make their school team will have the opportunity to play with other middle school students through a new partnership between Poudre School District and Lewis Tennis School. More information to be provided.


Team Structure: 18 boys and 18 girls, cut sport

Preseason Camp: August 14th and August 15th, 3:30-5pm @ Edora Park

First Practice: August 17th, 3:30-5pm @ Edora Park

Tryouts: August 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 3:30-5pm @ Edora Park

Practice: Daily at Edora Park tennis courts

Season Dates: 8/17/23 - 10/5/23

2023-24 Application for Free and Reduced Status

Please Click Here

School Supplies

Student Health Information

This year, make sure everything is up to date before you start your school year! Lesher will have their health tech available during "Check-in" and "Back to School" to answer questions and take medications prior to the start of school so that your student can start the year off ready!


Here's two tips from the health office:


1. All medications, prescription and non-prescription, require forms to be completed. Please review the "Procedures for Medications" and have your doctor complete and SIGN the "Authorization and Release" form found in this link: https://www.psdschools.org/programs-services/medications-health-action-plans


2. All 6th through 12th graders are required to have had a Tdap booster. Please bring an updated vaccine record from your doctor. For more information; please visit: https://www.psdschools.org/programs-services/immunizations-students


For quick access to PDFs from our health tech, click here!

Student Health Centers

In June 2022, the Poudre School District Board of Education approved a five-year contract with Every Child Pediatrics, which operates the Health and Wellness centers at Lincoln Middle School and Centennial High School.


Call 970-488-4950 to schedule an appointment or Click here for more information


Services include:

  • Prevention services, such as annual well-child exams and sports physicals
  • Treatment of acute medical issues, such as colds, flu, acute illness and infections
  • Management of chronic health conditions, such as asthma and diabetes
  • Validated health needs assessments including screenings for depression and anxiety
  • Counseling for mental health issues, skill development and resiliency building
  • Health and wellness planning for adolescents
  • Reproductive health care
  • Prescriptions and in-house lab tests
  • Health education and awareness campaigns
  • Referrals to other medical and mental health professionals
  • Vaccines/ immunizations (in collaboration with the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment)
  • Dental screenings and services (in collaboration with community providers)
  • Assistance with Medicaid/CHP+ enrollment (Centers are a Certified Application and Assistance Site or CAAS provider)

PSD Mental Health Services

Click here for more information

PTO Calendar and Information

Traffic and Parking Guidelines

To help streamline drop-off and pick-up, please adhere to Lesher’s Traffic Safety. The area directly in front of the main entrance is designated to busses only. The main entrance and cafeteria entrance are the only entry points to the building; however, during school hours, you must come through the front office.


Drivers:

• Slowdown

• PULL FORWARD in the drop-off/pick-up area

• Yield to pedestrians & crossing guards in crosswalks

• DO NOT BLOCK the roadway, bicycle lanes, handicap spaces, bus entrances, or driveways

• NO parking, stopping, or standing at RED CURBS


Bicyclists/Skateboarders

• Bicycles should use bicycle lanes & obey traffic laws • Dismount your bicycle/ skateboard on the sidewalk in front of the school& walk • Secure your bicycle/skateboard on the racks at the north side of the school


Pedestrians

• Use crosswalks

• Make eye contact with drivers prior to crossing

Picture Day!

Thursday, Aug. 24th!

Click here to access the order form from Skillman Photography.

Summer Celebrations Summer Celebrations

World Cup

National winners in San Diego!

(Ryder Swann, Lucas Dowling, and Shea Hoffman)

Community Resource

2023-2024 School Calendar

Please Click Here

Coming Soon...

Lunch Menus

Bell Schedule

From Our Previous Newsletters...But Still Relevant! From Our Previous Newsletters...But Still Relevant!

Safety Protocols for Visitors

All visitors to Lesher will have to provide the following information via the intercom upon arrival:


1. Valid ID

2. Child's Name

3. Reason for Visiting


Please never let anyone in the building after you enter.



Thank you!

Be SMART gun safety for the family!

Be SMART Slides to View


Did you know Colorado has a safe firearm storage law?


Since July 2021, gun owners are required to keep their firearms securely stored in a safe or approved locking device to ensure minors cannot access the firearm in their homes/vehicles. Link: Safe Storage Of Firearms | Colorado General Assembly


Be SMART For Kids website https://besmartforkids.org/

Lesher Community Business Directory

We would like to compile a spreadsheet of Lesher Businesses for our school and community to utilize. If you own a business, work for a business, or simply want the community to know about services you offer please fill out this form.

KLIB! (2022-2023)

LESHER KLIB April 20, 2023
LESHER KLIB March 24, 2023
LESHER KLIB February 17, 2023
LESHER KLIB February 3, 2023
LESHER KLIB January 20, 2023
LESHER KLIB December 16, 2022
LESHER KLIB December 2, 2022
LESHER KLIB November 10, 2022
LESHER KLIB October 28, 2022
LESHER KLIB October 13, 2022

Crossing Guards Needed!

Hey Lesher community!


We are in need of family volunteers to serve as crossing guards in the morning (7:30-7:50) and afternoons (2:45-3:00) in the intersections of Stover/Prospect and Stover/Lake. If you're willing to volunteer your time please email our principal Don Kotnik at dkotnik@psdschools.org.


Thank you!

Club Rush! (2022-2023)


Please click here for all club information!


Club Information will be updated in the fall of 2023. Students will take part in a Club Rush at the end of September.

Volunteers Needed!

If you are interested in volunteering, please use this link to register: Volunteer Application

If you are already a registered volunteer, please follow the steps below to view volunteer opportunities:

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1. Log in to your Volunteer Portal through this link: Raptor Volunteer Portal

2. When logged in, click on Events within the Navigation Menu

3. Review the details of the Event you wish to sign up for and click “Sign-Up”.

Thank you for contributing your time and talent to PSD!

Morning Fresh Cash for Caps Fundraiser

If you are a Morning Fresh Dairy customer, please bring in your rinsed milk, juice, cream, or other caps to Mr. Mayer and we will raise money for our field trips to Catalina Island, California. That’s right, Lesher Middle School earns money for every cap that is returned. Please turn them in to the box in the front office or send them to Mr. Mayer’s classroom (room 12). If you are interested in Morning Fresh Dairy, every new household sign up raises $25 for Lesher. Click here or ask Mr. Mayer (bmayer@psdschools.org) for more information.

Be the Sunshine

Know someone who has gone out of their way to help someone? See someone picking up trash, helping without being asked, or being a positive role model? Staff and students can nominate students who demonstrate kindness to be entered into a drawing for prizes. See link below!


Be the Sunshine Nomination Form

Please Visit us on Social Media

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Lesher Middle School

Instagram @leshervikings

Website: https://les.psdschools.org/
Location: Lesher Middle School, Stover Street, Fort Collins, CO, USA
Phone: 970-472-3800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LesherMiddleSchool
Twitter: @Lesher_MS

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