Blevins Bulletin

Hello Blevins Families,

We are just under two weeks away from the start of a new school year and we can't wait to see our Bruin students!

This bulletin has important information to prepare for the new year, so please explore. Join us for Back to School Night on Tuesday, Aug. 12th, 5:30-7pm. Your child has the option to check out a locker this year. The bulletin will contain a link to request a locker. If you complete the request by Friday, Aug. 8th, then we plan to have that locker available to you on Back to School Night.

Please reach out to our front office staff with any questions that arise. We are here to help!

It's going to be a wonderful school year. At Blevins, we are committed to providing the best middle school experience for your child.

Proudly,

Joe Zappa, Principal

Tuesday, August 5th:

• WEB Leader Training 12:00-4:00 (Blevins Gym 100)

• PTO Meeting 5:30-7:00 (Blevins Collaboration Cafe Room 221)

Wednesday, August 6th:

• WEB Leader Training 12:00-4:00 (Blevins Gym 100)

Thursday, August 7th, 8th, 11th, 12th:

• Volleyball Pre-Season Camp 3:00-5:30 (7th & 8th Grade) (See Information Below)

Tuesday, August 12th

• GT parent Night 5:00-5:30 (Blevins Library)
• ❗Back To School Night 5:30-7:00 (See Information Below & Locker Request Below)

• ⭐ 6th Grade Starts 7:30-2:25
• Volleyball Tryouts 3:00-5:30 (7th & 8th Grade) (See Information Below)

Thursday, August 14th

• ⭐ All Grades in Session 7:30-2:25
• Cross Country Pre-Season Practice (6th, 7th, 8th Grade) 2:45-4:00 (See Information Below)
• Volleyball Tryouts 3:00-5:30 (7th & 8th Grade) (See Information Below)
• Tennis Starts (6th, 7th, 8th Grade) (See Information Below)

Friday, August 15th

• Cross Country Pre-Season Practice (6th, 7th, 8th Grade) 2:45-4:00 (See Information Below)
• Volleyball Tryouts 3:00-5:30 (7th & 8th Grade) (See Information Below)

Monday, August 18th

• Cross Country Pre-Season Practice (6th, 7th, 8th Grade) 2:45-4:00 (See Information Below)
• Volleyball Season Starts 3:00-5:15 (7th & 8th Grade) (See Information Below)
• Volleyball Parent Meeting 5:15-6:00 (Blevins Gym 200)

Tuesday, August 19th:

• Cross Country Pre-Season Practice (6th, 7th, 8th Grade) 2:45-4:00 (See Information Below)
• Cross Country Parent/Runner Meeting 5:00-5:45 (Blevins Auditeria)

Wednesday, August 20th:

• Student Fall MAPS Testing
• Cross Country Pre-Season Practice (6th, 7th, 8th Grade) 2:45-4:00 (See Information Below)

Thursday, August 21st:

• Student Fall MAPS Testing
• Cross Country Regular Season Starts 2:45-5:15

Tuesday, August 26th:

• 🙂Student Picture Day (Watch for More Information)
• PTO Meeting 5:30-7:00 (Blevins Collaboration Cafe Room 221)

We’re excited to kick off another great year at Blevins—and we’d love for you to be part of it! Whether you’re interested in joining the PTO or helping with our Bruin Bash fundraiser in October, there are plenty of ways to get involved and support our school community.

Click here to join the PTO (https://forms.gle/5vTq919YksHsG3Ce8)

Click here to volunteer for the Bruin Bash (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Xd-phO0pC7mozdPnvG-3gK7xDMvEIKcJBjw5mOGmZHM/viewform?edit_requested=true)

Upcoming PTO Meetings:

Tuesday, August 5 | 5:30–7:00 PM | Blevins Collaboration Café

Tuesday, August 26 | 5:30–7:00 PM | Blevins Collaboration Café

All parents and guardians are welcome—no experience needed. We hope to see you there!

Thanks,

Blevins PTO

"Hi All,

My name is Paddy Turner, and I am thrilled to be the next Head Football Coach for the Bruins this upcoming season! Prior to this role, I was a Division 1 football player and team captain at Colorado State. I'm very excited to share my experiences, knowledge, and passion with our athletes—and to bring fun, energy, and success to Blevins this fall.

Our optional summer workouts will begin Monday, July 28th at 3:00 PM sharp on the Blevins football field. Athletes are encouraged to arrive early and be ready for our team warm-up and call-up. Practices will continue on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:00-5:00 PM until further notice. Please have athletes bring athletic shorts, cleats or sneakers, and—most importantly—their own water bottles if possible.

Parents/guardians are welcome to stay and watch practices if they'd like—I'd love to meet you! I look forward to a great season ahead.

Go Bruins!"

paddyt@psdschools.org

As we prepare for the upcoming season, we are also looking for assistant football coaches. If you’re interested in supporting our team and working with our student-athletes, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Assistant Principal/Athletic Director Scott Schreiner.

◾ Pre-Tryout Camp: August 7th & 8th and 11th & 12th 3:00-5:30

◾ Tryouts: August 13th-15th 3:00-5:30pm (SILVER CARDS and FEE REQUIRED)

◾1st Regular Season Practice: August 18th 3:00-5:15

◾ Practices/nongame days: 3:00-5:15

◾ Parent Meeting: August 18th 5:15-6:00pm (Gym 200)

Samantha Taylor (Coach Sam)

• Boys Tennis Coach: Andrew Kiser akiser@psdschools.org
• Girls Tennis Coach: Leslie Hall lhall@psdschools.org
• 1st Regular Season Practice August 14th at 3:00 (SILVER CARDS and FEE REQUIRED)

• Lockers are available to all students upon request
• We will work hard to make lockers that are requested by 3:00pm on August 8th available at Back to School Night, but cannot guarantee all requested will be ready for issue by that time.

August 12th 5:30-7:00

Please visit with us on this date. You will have the opportunity to connect with teachers, hear from school leadership, and explore the building. Student schedules will be available to pick up. We will work hard to make lockers that are requested by 3:00pm on August 8th available at Back to School Night, but cannot guarantee all requested will be ready for issue by that time.

Questions:

• 6th & 8th (A-J) Grade Counselor: Anna Burris, annab@psdschools.org

• 7th & 8th (K-Z) Grade Counselor: Kirsten Bovbjerg, kbovbjerg@psdschools.org

• Academic Dean: Erin McCain, emccain@psdschools.org

On this evening, our team will also be available to support families with the following:

• Athletic paperwork and athletic fees - Questions? bdahl@psdschools.org

• Immunization records and student meds - Questions? bdahl@psdschools.org

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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

Anna Burris, 6th & 8th (A-J) Grade Counselor

970-488-4091

annab@psdschools.org

Kirsten Bovbjerg, 7th & 8th (K-Z) Grade Counselor

970-488-4010

kbovbjerg@psdschools.org

Erin McCain, Academic Dean* & School Counselor

*Guidance for academic supports for Blevins students

970-488-4009

emccain@psdschools.org