Blevins Bulletin

Hello Blevins Families,

We’re excited to announce that our after-school program, Bruin Club, begins Monday, October 15th! Bruin Club will run Monday through Thursday from 2:30–5:00 p.m. and offers students a safe and engaging place to connect, learn, and participate in a variety of activities. To attend, students need to have a one-time signed permission slip on file. Please see below for additional information and permission forms.

This week, our students also took the Counseling Survey during Homeroom. This survey is an important way for students to share their needs and interests directly with our counseling team, helping us better support them both academically and socially. We want every student’s voice to be heard, and this survey ensures we are addressing the unique needs of our community. Families, please remember—you’re part of this process too. If you’d like to advocate for your child or share insights with our counseling team, don’t hesitate to reach out.

Together, we’re building a supportive environment where every Bruin can thrive.

Proudly,

Joe Zappa, Principal

Monday, September 15th:

• Fall Bruin Club Starts 2:25-5:00 (More Information Below)

• 8th Grade College & Career Exploration @ CSU 9:30-2:00
• Parenting a Middle School Event 5:30-7:00 @ Blevins

• GT Field Trip to Ft. Collins Museum 9:00-2:00

• Blevins PTO Fundraiser @ Mod Pizza (See Flyer Below)

• Student Vision & Hearing (More Information Below)

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

Save the Date & Get Involved!

We're gearing up for the 2nd Annual Bruin Bash on Friday, October 10th. This is our largest community event to celebrate past, present, and future Bruins and to also raise money through our PTO. The money will go directly to students and their experience here at Blevins. Here are a couple of important things to know:

• We are in need of volunteers and/or items donated. If you are able to help out, please click here to sign up.

• Early next week we will communicate:

• The big reveal of this year's Bruin Bash t-shirt designed by students. All students and staff will receive one of these shirts thanks to our amazing community sponsors.

• Opportunity to pre-order for friends and family who would like to purchase a shirt

• Fundraiser details and how you can help us reach our goal

Other Dates to Remember:

• Next PTO Meeting - Tuesday, September 30, 5:30-7:00

Bruin Club is excited to share our Fall 2025 club schedule! Clubs will begin on Monday, September 15th and will run until December 11th. To participate, all students must have a completed 2025–2026 Permission to Participate form on file. Forms are available in the front office, can be downloaded and emailed to icrume@psdschools.org, or returned in paper form to the front office. Forms are due at least 24 hours prior to attendance. A separate form is required for each student.

Fall Session Club Schedule:

Monday: Homework Help, eSports, Mountain Biking* (9/15-10/5), Craft Club, Cooking

Tuesday: Homework Help, Dungeons and Dragons, GSA, Team Sports, Lego Robotics**

Wednesday: Homework Help, Dungeons and Dragons (Begins 9/24), Engineering Exploration, Improve, Odyssey of the Minds***(Mid-October Start)

Thursday: Homework Help, eSports, Cozy Hobby Club, Lego Robotics**

*Mountain Biking will run September 15th to October 5th. Students need to have a field trip form completed (found in the front office and attached below)

**Students must already be enrolled in Lego Robotics.

***Odyssey of the Minds will start Mid-October. Parent meeting on September 10, 2025, from 6:00pm-7:00pm in the Blevins Media Center. Students must attend weekly.

Important Reminders:

· All students must be picked up by 5:00 p.m. If you anticipate being late, please notify us at (970)657-6612 no later than 4:50 p.m.

· Bruin Club is an extension of the school day, and students are expected to follow the same rules and expectations set in place by PSD's Student Code of Conduct. Cell phones may be used, but only in a safe and appropriate manner. If a student is unable to use their phone responsibly, they may lose the privilege of having it during the program.

· Bruin Club will not operate on 10/14, 10/16, 10/20, 11/18, and 11/24-11/28. A reminder text will be sent out prior to Bruin Club closures.

Questions: If you have any questions regarding Bruin Club, please contact Izzy Crume at (970)657-6612 or icrume@psdschools.org

Parenting a Middle Schooler: Monday, September 22, 2025 from 5:30–7:00 PM
During this session, you’ll explore the key social and emotional changes children experience in grades 6–8. You’ll also receive practical tips on what to expect, how to best support your child, and strategies to strengthen your connection during these pivotal years.

We hope you will join us for this valuable opportunity to learn, share, and connect with other families. To hold this event, we require a minimum number of attendees. If this minimum is not met, the event may be cancelled. It’s important to RSVP to help us plan accordingly. Please let us know if you plan to attend here.

Hearing and Vision Volunteers needed! As required by state law, students will have their vision and hearing screened on Monday, September 29 from 8-11. If your child wears glasses, please be sure they have their glasses at school for the screening.

No experience necessary; Training will be provided.

Instructions for signing up:

• Log into Raptor
• Click on Events
• Click 'sign-up'

Questions or problems signing up? Contact the health office at 970-488-4007 or email bdahl@psdschools.org. Thank you for volunteering!!

Blevins Student/Family Handbook

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Bruin Gear Store

Volleyball Night at FCHS

We are excited to partner with CSU once again for this year's Education Day football game on November 8th vs. UNLV.

Tickets are $15 (inclusive of all fees) each. Additionally, a contribution of $5 for each ticket sold will come back to Blevins.

The process is very simple: Scan the QR code on the digital flyer, or use the following link https://www.gofevo.com/event/Educationday75

At checkout, customers can simply choose their school from a dropdown menu preloaded with all PSD schools.

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