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Lesher Middle School

Community Communication: February 17, 2023

Lesher MiddleSchoolCommunity Communication: February 17, 2023
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Principal's Message

Week 25; A message from Mr. Kotnik

New KLIB!

LESHER KLIB February 17, 2023

Come See Annie Jr.!

You can order tickets online or at the door.

Tickets are $5.00 each.

Friday Night is SOLD OUT!


https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/71278

Upcoming Events!

Friday 2/17

Musical, Annie Jr. 7:00pm


Saturday 2/18

Musical, Annie Jr. 1:00pm, 7:00pm


Monday 2/20

No School


Tuesday 2/21

3:30: Wrestling vs. Boltz (@ Lesher)


Wednesday 2/22

3:30 Girls BBall C1/C2 vs. Timnath (@ Lesher)

4:15 Girls BBall Varsity/JV vs. Timnath (@ Timnath)


Friday 2/24

Viking Night Out 5:00pm-7:00pm



3/2/23 Student Led Conferences 3:15pm-6:15pm

3/8/23 Student Led Conferences 3:15pm-6:15pm

LAPTOP REMINDERS!

Hi! My name is Becky Knips and I am our Educational Technology Coordinator at Lesher. I was our computer science teacher for 14 years and am excited to help integrate technology throughout our classrooms this year! All students attended a laptop expectations session at the beginning of the school year, however students may need a few reminders mid-year of what they can and can’t do on their school-issued laptop while they are at home. Here are a few things you can look for at home on their laptop:


Yes - you can...

  • Check your grades, PSD email, or work on homework
  • Use Microsoft Teams to chat with a classmate about an assignment
  • Play an educational game that a teacher has specifically assigned


No - you can’t...

  • Use Microsoft Teams/Google Hangouts/email to have personal conversations or chats with friends
  • Play games (Roblox, Minecraft, or other online games - unless specifically assigned by a teacher)
  • Watch videos on YouTube or listen to music


We emphasize that school-issued laptops are to be used as a tool to learn. If you are wondering if what your child is doing is school-related, ask them to show you where it’s assigned or follow up with an email or phone call to that teacher. Google Classroom and StudentVUE/ParentVUE are great places to check what is assigned. Having your child use the laptop in a visible location can help minimize distractions and get work done.


Lastly, we have noticed many students coming in without charging their laptops. Laptops should be fully charged every morning. Having a nightly routine of plugging the laptop into the charger is helpful. We don’t have enough outlets in the classroom to support students charging their laptops at school.


If you have any questions about your child’s laptop usage, please reach out to me at 970-472-3840 or rknips@psdschools.org.

"PRETTY BRAINY" OPPORTUNITIES

Pretty Brainy is hosting a Mentor & Mentee Meet-Up for girls to reconnect with the Pretty Brainy Mentors who made Ada Lovelace Day a hit. This is open to girls who are interested in connecting and building relationships with STEAM mentors and peers.


Here are key details:

Who: Girls ages 13 - 19.

When: Wed., Feb. 22.

Time: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Sign in begins at 4:30 p.m.

Where: Everyday Joe's Coffee House, 414 S. Mason St., Fort Collins.

Price: Name your price.


Why: Benefit from the insight mentors have to share. We've made some mistakes so you don't have to!


A Sweet Sign-Up: Register by Feb. 16 and receive a journal from the I'm Kind of Awesome series.


ICYMI (in case you missed it): The Women in Science Symposium is March 8 at CSU. The program, with elements designed just for K-12 students, will be Wed., March 8, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Canvas Stadium on the CSU campus. See the schedule and bring your students! Register Now.

Interested in Girls Softball?

Attention 7th & 8th grade girls interested in playing softball this spring.


Please complete the pre-season survey at the link: bit.ly/leshersb23


Our pre-season begins in March! Contact Mrs. Weiss with any questions!

Interested in Track & Field this spring?

Please fill out this form if you're interested in participating in Track & Field this spring.

Winter Viking Night Out

Our Winter Viking Night Out is planned for February 24th from 5:00pm-7:00pm


Families, drop off your students so they can enjoy a dance, a movie, games, karaoke, and snacks/drinks for purchase.


We are in need of volunteers! If you are able to volunteer at our Viking Night Out, please fill out this Google Form.


If you have any questions, please reach out to Kaiti Jones (kaitlynj@psdschools.org).


Thank you!

Request a Song for Viking Night Out!

It’s that time again! If you want to request a song for our Winter Viking Night Out please submit your request using this link. Thanks!

Nordic Fest April 14th! Nordic Fest April 14th!

ROCKY BASEBALL CAMP ROCKY BASEBALL CAMP

February PBIS Challenge!


The February PBIS Challenge for students AND staff is to attend an extracurricular event (sports, music, musical, etc.)



Students- Attend an event and fill out the Google Form below to be entered into a drawing for a prize.


https://bit.ly/febpbis

Poudre HS Cheer Tryouts for the 2023-24 School Year

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

Registration Information for 8th Graders

Registration Resources and Information

Centennial HS Information

8th grader families, if you are considering an alternative high school, come visit an orientation at Centennial High School.


In order to be accepted into Centennial High School's program, you MUST attend one of the orientations below (both guardian and student).


In the meantime, 8th graders are advised to still complete a registration card for the high school in their attendance area.


Centennial Orientation: https://chs.psdschools.org/about-us/admission

Tuesday, January 31st 1:30 & 5:30pm

Tuesday, March 21st 1:30 & 5:30pm

Another date in July will be announced soon

Reach out to your counselor if you have additional questions.

Adopt a Family!

We cannot thank the community support enough! As you are going out to eat with family and friends over the next few weeks/months, would you consider adding the following businesses to your list of potential places. With their support we were able to give over $2000 in gift cards and coupons!


  • Lucky’s Market – Donated $50 for each of our families! Like WOW!!
  • Rio Grande Restaurant
  • Oregano’s
  • Vatos Tacos & Tequila
  • BJ’s Brewhouse
  • Stuft a Burger Bar
  • Restaurant 415
  • Sprouts (Lemay)
  • Illegal Pete’s
  • Island Grill
  • The Post
  • Longhorns Steakhouse
  • King Soopers (College)
  • Whole Foods
  • Snooze
  • First Watch (Harmony)
  • First Watch (College)
  • DC Oakes
  • La Buena Vida
  • Cosmo’s Pizza
  • Star of India
  • Big City Burrito
  • Smoothie King
  • Beau Jo’s
  • Café Mexicali

Check out what's going on in Mr. Oldenburg's classroom!

Innovation Station Spotlight: Lesher Middle School

Genius Week 5/30/23 - 6/2/23

High School Planning Guide

Please follow this link to access the PSD High School Planning Guide

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.

Lesher's 5th Grade Transition Events!

KLIB!

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

Spanish Video Translation

If you need our weekly videos translated please watch the video below for directions.


Also, these weekly newsletters can be translated by clicking "translate" in the upper right hand corner of the newsletter. See picture below.

Changing the Language of a Video.mp4

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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!

Club Rush was a HUGE SUCCESS! Thank you to Natasha Wilson, Krista Summers, and our WEB leaders for organizing this event for each grade level.


Please click here for all club information!

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

Our Bell Schedule has Changed!

Updated Bell Schedule

2022-2023 School Calendar

Please Click Here

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Lesher Middle School

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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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