PUMA PRESS
Every Student. Every Day.
It’s always exciting to see all the great things happening at Preston! Our sports and athletics are in full swing, clubs and activities are keeping students engaged, and our building is full of opportunities for students to learn, grow, and connect. Be sure to check out the athletics section of this newsletter to read about all the amazing things our student-athletes are accomplishing!
A personal highlight of my week was being invited by Mr. Williams to join his Outdoor Education class as students put their cooking skills to the test using a camping stove! It was fun to see students learning hands-on skills, working together, and enjoying an experience that takes learning beyond the traditional classroom.
It was also wonderful to see so many of you at parent-teacher conferences! I appreciate the time you took to connect with our teachers, celebrate your student’s progress, and continue building the partnerships that help our students thrive.
There is so much to celebrate at Preston, and I feel incredibly fortunate to be part of a community that shows up for our students in so many ways. Thank you for your continued support and partnership as we work together to help every student, every day.
It was another great week to be a Preston Puma!
Honored to be your Principal
Gwynne Johnson
October 12th: Soccer @ Home & Volleyball @ Lesher
October 13th: Football @ Home & Soccer Championship Game @ Timnath
October 14th: Picture Retakes
October 14th: Advanced Musical Groups Concert @ 7:00pm
October 14th: Volleyball Championship Game @ Fossil Ridge HS
October 14th: PPA Virtual Meeting @ 7:00pm
October 14th: SAC Meeting (Moving to October 21st!)
October 16th: NO SCHOOL
October 21st: SAC Meeting in the Media Center at 5:30pm
COMPUTERS: Please remind your student to have a fully charged computer ready to go every day!
We are looking for Division B Science Olympiad coaches at Preston Middle School! You would meet weekly with a small group of highly motivated students to help them prepare for their competition events. If you enjoy curious kids, creative challenges, and the occasional “Wait… why didn’t that work?” moment, we need you!
Have a nosy neighbor who needs something to do besides monitoring your weeds? Send them our way! We have scientific investigations that could use that level of dedication. 😂
Have a grandparent, uncle, aunt, parent, college student, coworker, or retired friend who loves science, building things, solving problems, or explaining how stuff works? They could be a great coach!
Parents make the best coaches! You already have experience answering endless questions, troubleshooting problems, and reminding kids to read the directions. That is practically the job description!
You do not need to know every branch of science. Bring your curiosity, enthusiasm, and willingness to help kids learn. You might even learn something yourself—and finally have an audience that appreciates your very specific knowledge!
Learn about Science Olympiad:
https://www.soinc.org/participants/discover-science-olympiadExplore Division B events:
https://soinc.org/events/2027-division-b-events
Interested? Contact Mrs. Loyd at Preston eloyd@psdschools.org , or send this to someone who would make a great coach! Our kids are amazing and want to learn. Help us give them the coaches they deserve! 🩵💜
What does the SAC do?
In general, the SAC is a representative advisory team that reviews school budgets, drives school improvements and supports parent engagement.
MOVED to October 21st
With all of our Championship games happening next week, we are moving our SAC meeting out one week.
Wednesday, October 21st : 5:30pm
Mark your calendar and stay tuned for more details!
Dear Poudre School District Families,
This month, the School Resource Officer team would like to speak to you about the safety of E-Bike/E-Motor transportation. There have been several incidents involving students and children in our community. We believe parent awareness around the safety and laws regarding these modes of transportation is the first step in ensuring our children are safe.
Below is a graphic of what is and is not allowed when it comes to electronic modes of transportation. We would like to note, any device classified as a low-powered scooter requires a driver’s license and insurance, and any device classified as an electric motorcycle requires a motorcycle license and insurance. In addition, any device in the class 3 E-Bike category requires the rider to be over 16 on a roadway.
There are several questions when it comes to these modes of transportation. The best advice we have is to research and ask questions BEFORE purchasing one for your children.
Have a great month,
SRO Meg Savage
It’s been a busy week for Puma Athletics! Cross country and tennis wrapped up their seasons, volleyball and soccer finished the regular season, and football is down to its final two games. Here are a few highlights:
🏃 Cross Country
Congratulations to our cross country teams, who competed in the PSD District Championships at Spring Creek Park in temperatures pushing 90 degrees. Both teams finished 6th.
The boys were led by Chase Harmon (14th, 11:54.59), Kian Malone (28th, 12:30.33), and Corbin Coutts (37th, 13:35.67).
The girls were led by Iris Jensen (15th, 13:11.06), Ahna Svare (30th, 13:49.14), and Amelia Hahn (33rd, 14:09.19).
🎾 Tennis
Congratulations to Iris Zhou and Amelia Brannock, who won the #1 doubles district championship Tuesday at Roland Moore Tennis Complex. On the boys side Simon Nesvog and Nico d Sousa took 5th at #3 doubles and Harrison Dietrich and Luigi Almeida took 5th at #4 doubles.
⚽ Boys Soccer
The Pumas finished the regular season undefeated and earned the #1 seed in the Gold Bracket. They host #4 Kinard Monday at 3:00 p.m. The team will play for the championship or 3rd place Tuesday at PSD Stadium at Timnath Middle High School (4:00 or 6:00 p.m.).
🏐 Volleyball
Volleyball finished 5-4 and earned the #4 seed in the Gold Bracket. They travel to #1 Lesher Monday and will play for 3rd place or the championship Wednesday at Fossil Ridge HS (5:00 or 6:30 p.m.).
🏈 Football
Football is down to its final two games and will host a tough Wellington team Tuesday.
Congratulations to all of our Puma athletes and coaches! We are proud of the way our teams continue to compete.
Go Pumas! 💜
Winter sports are right around the corner starting with Boys Basketball. A camp will be held for all 7th and 8th grade boys interested in playing basketball the week of October 19th. Try-outs will start the following week on October 26th. Those wanting to try-out will need to register on A Better Way platform at https://app.abw.io/site/psd-athletics-registration, have a current sports physical on file with the office, and pay the athletic winter sports fee on https://psdschools.schoolpay.com/. If you have any questions, please call Ms. Hernandez Llamas at 970-488-7303.
Bill Saint
Assistant Principal, Athletic Director
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Sign-Up to Help with Spirit Cart
Wednesdays During Both Lunches Beginning September 16th
One of the fun and easy ways parents can help at Preston is through our Spirit Cart. The Preston Parent Association (PPA) sponsors the cart. We sell little toys, gum, squishies, etc. The kids love it. This year the PPA is going to try something new and have the cart open every wednesday. We hope that consistency will make it easier for kids to remember that it's open. That means we need more volunteers! Please reach out to PPA President Krista if you have any questions at ppopreston@gmail.com.
Click on the link to sign up! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4CA8AE28A7FB6-65784387-preston