Friday Update

• Oct 27, HS Learning Lab | First Day of Chess Club
• Oct 28, K-8 Learning Lab
• Oct 29, HS Learning Lab | K-5 Fall Parties | Fall Festival, 4:00PM
• Oct 30, Last chance to purchase a yearbook before prices go up!
• Nov 2, Immunization exclusion date will be on November 2, 2026
• Nov 6, Picture Retakes

• Building Map: To help your child know where to go at drop-off, here is a map that shows the main entrance and crosswalk. All students will enter through the main entrance and proceed to the gym for breakfast or to their classrooms.

• Pick-up & Drop-off: Review this document before dropping off or picking up your child. Please arrive to pick up your student promptly at 4:00pm. If an unusual circumstance arises that may delay your pick-up, please call the school at 970.488.4600 to give us notice.

• Absences: Absences can be submitted in ParentVue, or you may call our attendance line at 970.488.4601 to let us know!

• Timely Student Pick-ups: Please be ready to pick up your student(s) at 4:00pm each day. Your timely arrival to pick up students is very appreciated by our staff and allows them to return home to their families on time.
• Field Trip Forms: Log into your ParentVUE Portal account on a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Select the applicable student if you have multiple children enrolled. Click on the PSD Forms and Applications or Forms button on the main menu. Locate the specific field trip permission slip or waiver, review the details, and electronically sign/submit the form.

September 25: Colorado Immunization Requirement letters were sent

October 2: Exclusion notice letters were sent

IMPORTANT DATE of EXCLUSION November 2, 2026

Students not in compliance with the law per (C.R.S. 25-4-907) effective 11/2/26, may not attend school until at least one of the following has been provided to your student's school:

1. An immunization record showing that the student has received missing school-required vaccines and is up to date according to their age

2. An in-process plan (sample) signed by the student’s health care provider showing that the student is in the process of catching up on missing vaccine(s) following the minimum intervals between doses described in the catch-up schedule

3. A Certificate of Medical or Nonmedical Exemption for any missing doses of school-required vaccine(s)

Resources:

• Have vaccine questions? Contact your child’s health care provider or your local public health agency.

• Find a low- or no-cost vaccine provider on CDPHE’s Get vaccinated webpage.

• Visit COVaxRecords.org to find your student’s vaccine record.

Dear Poudre School District Families,

Hello, my name is Officer Sarah Klich and I am the School Resource Officer (SRO) for your child’s school. Each month, I will be sending out a monthly topic that the SRO’s would like for families to know in an effort to keep your child and the community safer.

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 about safety and laws regarding these modes of transportation are the first step in ensuring our children are safe.

Here 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-power 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 years old 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 Sarah Klich

Our Fall Festival is coming up, and we need your help! We’re looking for volunteers to help in activity rooms and donations of candy for the festivities.

Whether you can lend a hand or send in a bag of candy, every contribution helps!

👉 Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C4EAFA72EA4F94-59377447-pga#/

NOVEMBER 06, 2026 - Retake Day

9:00am to 12:00pm

PGA EVENT CODE IS: FE233326

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Celebrate National Family History Month with Mrs. Henke’s Prickle Magic Immersive Family History Book Club! Read Prickle Magic with someone special, explore family stories and traditions with a Book Club Kit, then join the group on November 14 at 1 PM for a book discussion, author Q&A, hive immersion experience, and honey tasting at Copoco’s. Signed books and a special giveaway are included!

1st Stop: Book Club Meeting Space at 320 E. Vine Drive

2nd Stop: Copoco’s Honey Store- The Hexagon at 237 Linden Street, Fort Collins

For additional details and how to sign up, click HERE!

Check out our Pioneers in Action! Use the link to discover all the incredible things happening with PGA students.

Tip of the week:

💬💛Name the Feeling, Then Choose the Next Step! 💬💛

Before asking your child to push through a hard task, try helping them name what they’re feeling first.

Try it at home: When your child hits a wall during learning, take one slow breath together, then say what you see in a gentle voice: “You seem frustrated. That’s a tricky problem.” Then offer two choices that you’re happy with: “Do you want a break or a hint?” You can also try “Do you want to start with the easiest one or the one that feels most interesting?” Keep your tone tentative (“You seem...”) so your child can correct you, and let them pick.

Feeling words to try: Go beyond mad, sad, and happy to help your child build a bigger emotional vocabulary.

• Tough feelings: frustrated, overwhelmed, nervous, disappointed, embarrassed, confused, discouraged, restless, worried, annoyed

• Calm and comfortable feelings: calm, relaxed, content, peaceful, relieved

• Positive feelings: proud, excited, curious, confident, determined, hopeful, grateful

Why it works: Putting a feeling into words helps the brain and nervous system settle, which makes it easier to think clearly again. Labeling emotions supports children’s emotional awareness and self-regulation, the skills we use to manage frustration, stay engaged, and recover from setbacks. Offering two choices gives children a sense of control and keeps them from feeling cornered, while still moving them toward the next step. With practice, kids begin to name their own feelings and choose their own strategies, building independence and resilience.

🌿🌸Friday Fun Club🌸🌿

Fort Collins Nursery/ November 13 | 1:00-2:30

2121 E Mulberry St, Fort Collins, CO 80524

Students will tour the nursery and greenhouse to learn how plants are cared for and what it takes to operate a nursery and greenhouse. At the end of the tour, students will participate in a fun, hands-on activity. Please RSVP here: Fort Collins Nursery 11/13

🍁🍂 Fall Festival 🍁🍂

PGA/ October 29 | 4:00-5:30

Come enjoy an evening filled with face painting, games, sweet treats, and fun for the whole family! We’ll wrap up the festivities with a staff-hosted Trunk-or-Treat. 🚗🍬

🎟️ Tickets: You can preorder your tickets using the Venmo QR code on the flyer below. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door on the day of the event.

🙋 Want to Help? We’d love your support! If you’d like to help run a station, donate candy, or help with decorating or cleanup, please sign up using our SignUpGenius.

💻Learning Lab💻

Wednesdays | 9:00–11:00 AM |
A weekly space for students and Learning Coaches to work and learn together. Enjoy a quiet place to focus, get in-the-moment support from teaching staff, and collaborate with other families.

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PGA Counselors:

K-12 Mental Health Specialist = Beth Shefcyk

• Boettcher Scholarship application is open. Application deadline is 11/1/26

• Click here for information regarding this highly competitive scholarship

• High School 4-Year Career and Academic Guide

• PSD Post High School Planning Guide

SENIOR YEARBOOK DEADLINES

• SENIOR QUOTES

Seniors, please submit a 25-word quote by October 30 by completing this form. If you don’t turn in a quote at this time, your spot will be left blank. No initials are allowed, and your quote may be edited for length or content.

• SENIOR PICTURES

Senior pictures are due on October 30. The yearbook staff reserves the right to refuse your photograph if it is inappropriate, so please make good choices and use good judgment with your submissions.

Please provide us a vertical headshot (2 by 3) that is a high resolution (300 dpi) jpeg.

Upload your image directly to our yearbook website. You may do that by clicking on the link https://photos.jostens.com/RK3F4Z.

Photographers often submit photos so please check with your studio and confirm that the picture was received.

• SENIOR BABY ADS

Senior recognition ads can be purchased at www.theyearbookcompany.com until October 30 for early bird pricing. They will remain on sale at the regular price until November 17.

• BUY YOUR YEAROOK

Purchase a 2027 yearbook at http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01114796.

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1. Colorado Youth Outdoors CORE: want to get your child off their screens and engaged in outdoor activities with you? CYO teaches fishing, survival/orientation skills, fly tying, shooting sports, and archery while fostering healthy relationships with their adult. 12 week sessions are 1 night per week from 5:30-7:30. Scholarships available.

2. Free Therapy for Colorado Youth: iMatter provides up to six free therapy sessions for any Colorado youth 18 and younger, or 21 and younger who are receiving special education services. This Mental Health Awareness Month, support mental health wellness for youth, and visit IMatterColorado.org to sign up for in-person or telehealth services in English, or YoImportoColorado.org for services in Spanish. Youth 12 and older can sign up for services without parent or guardian consent. Youth 11 and younger can have their parent/guardian sign them up.

3. Community Resource Packet: comprehensive list of local resources for families.

Storytime at the Garbage Garage-Larimer County Landfill and recycling center

If you have little ones who are looking for fun at the Garbage Garage, Storytime is the class for you. At the beginning of each month, we gather to read a different sustainability story accompanied by crafts and activities that fit each monthly theme!

We’ll learn about being thankful for our resources in November’s Storytime as we read The Earth Gives More, accompanied by a lesson and craft all about giving back to our Earth.

Register Here

If you have any questions about our fall Storytime Sessions, please email solidwasteeducation@larimer.org. We can’t wait to have you join us for a fall of fun!