Casey Corner

The Casey Connection is Casey Middle School's family newsletter. Typically, it will be sent out every Friday afternoon and will include important information about things happening at school. Our school website is also filled with lots of information to keep you updated and connected.

Happy Friday! We are sprinting through May Madness into May Gladness. Wrapping up end of the year assessments and having conversations with learners about their progress is always one of the joys of the work.

Common Lit (English Language Arts)

We are excited to share strong growth in literacy across our school this year. Our CommonLit data shows a clear shift in student performance, with a significant decrease in the number of students performing below grade level and steady increases in students reaching and exceeding expectations.

At the beginning of the year, the majority of students were still developing foundational skills. By the end of the year, we saw meaningful movement, with nearly double the number of students reaching grade-level expectations and continued growth among students performing above grade level.

NWEA/MAP (Mathematics)

We are also proud to share some exciting academic growth from this year’s MAP assessment results. Our students demonstrated strong progress, with over 93% showing measurable growth from the beginning to the end of the year. Even more impressive, more than half of our students exceeded typical growth expectations, reflecting not just progress, but meaningful acceleration.

We are especially encouraged by the growth of students who began the year needing additional support. Many of these learners made significant gains, showing that with the right strategies, support, and effort, all students can grow and succeed. At the same time, we continue to see high achievement among our advanced learners, with several students performing well above grade-level expectations.

These results reflect the consistent effort of our students, the targeted instruction of our teachers, and the continued partnership of our families. We are proud of the growth our scholars are demonstrating and expect to build on this momentum. Collectively, we will work together to help every learner reach their full potential.

To all the mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and every guardian who shows up with love every day Happy Mother's Day from all of us at Casey! Your partnership and dedication make a difference in our scholars' lives, and we are grateful for you. Wishing you a day filled with rest, joy, and the appreciation you so deserve.

Until Next Time! Dr. Wm. Bryant Shaw

Please return signed permission slips as soon as possible. Students should bring completed forms and cash to Ms. Randall. There is a $15 fee for the trip, which can be paid online through RevTrak or with cash. If your family is able to contribute extra to support students who may need assistance, donations are greatly appreciated.

5/12/26- 6/7/8 GIRLS Finals @ Broomfield High School

5/13/26- 6/7/8 BOYS Finals @ Centaurus High School

Final meets will start at 3pm.

• 8th Grade Continuation Social: Want to help? Contact Ellie Geilhufe (egeilhufe@gmail.com) and/or Sam Penrose (sampenrose143@gmail.com).
• Support the Casey PTA: Many ways to give:
• Contribute online via GiveButter (Venmo, PayPal, credit card, bank transfer)
• Contribute online via PayPal
• Drop off a check at the Casey front office (made out to Casey Middle School PTA

• FET Meeting: May 14th, 6:00–7:30 PM, School Cafe.

• Cafecito with Shaw: May 14th 5:30-6:00 PM, School Cafe

We will have childcare available as well. If you have questions, please reach out to Lily Lujan, our community liaison.

My name is Lily Lujan, the new Community Liaison here at Casey Middle School.

Here is my schedule in case you need help filling out the BVSD benefits applications, remember this application is not only for free or reduced lunch—it also covers materials, computers, sports...fees.

My schedule is:

• Monday: 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

• Thursday and Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

My phone number is 720-561-4567

Email is ana.lujancastillo@bvsd.org.

Yearbooks are $20 and quantities are limited, so we encourage you to order soon as they can sell out quickly. Orders can be placed at YBpay.com using Code: 15154526.

Dear Casey community,

We have the chance to keep plastic film out of landfills! April, Casey will participate in a Ridwell plastic film recycling drive. You’re invited to bring plastic film (ziptop bags, grocery bags, bubble wrap, and lots more) to school on any Monday in April. Start collecting plastic film now so you have a bunch to bring during our drive!

This info sheet explains what plastic film is and why it’s hard to recycle, and this video shows a ton of examples. All the plastic film we collect during the drive will be turned into Trex decking!

Curious about recycling more from home? Visit https://get.ridwell.com/casey-ms to learn more about Ridwell—and share the page with family and friends nationwide! You can help Casey earn plastic film pickups for the 26-27 academic year if 10 new members join Ridwell Pickups or Mail-in through our school’s webpage by May 22.

Please contact Erin Mayer (erin.mayer@bvsd.org) with any questions.

Thank you for helping Casey work towards zero waste!

Monday, May 18th 6-8 pm
BVSD Education Center
6500 Arapahoe Road, Boulder 80303

Second workshop added by popular demand! BVSD Student Support Services in partnership with Digital Media Treatment and Education Center presents the Tech Wise Family workshop, led by digital media treatment experts. Featuring a two-part format:

Part 1: Educational session on teen development, brain science, barriers to success, and key communication and boundary guidelines

Part 2: Interactive breakout work where families (student attendance optional) create a Tech Wise Family Agreement with healthy daily limits, clear screen-free zones and times, and appropriate consequences to strengthen relationships and support wellness.

Open to all BVSD families and community members. Registration is required, please RSVP here.

For two weekends each May, BVSD Food Services hosts the annual BVSD Plant Sale at the BVSD Greenhouse (6600 Arapahoe Road, Boulder). Many garden staples are available--flowers, herbs, and veggies (including heirloom varieties). All plants are pollinator-friendly and organically-grown. 100% of proceeds support nutrition education and farm to school programming for BVSD students. Learn more.

• Friday, May 8, 12-4pm BVSD employee-only hours, 4-6pm open to the public

• Saturday, May 9, 8am-4pm

• Saturday, May 16, 8am-4pm (or until plants sell out)

If you receive an email for the summer school, do not forget to register your student before the spots are filled.

Here is the link: https://www.bvsd.org/parents-students/academics/summer-learning.

Contact Lily Lujan at 7205614567 if you need help registering your student.

CareNow is a partner with BVSD. They will be offering sports physicals for $35.00 for students starting May 1st, 2026, through August 31st, 2026. This will include the CHSAA forms. The nearest CareNow venue is in Westminster, just off Hwy 36 and W 92nd (5 miles south of Broomfield HS). Attached flyer with more information in this email.

We are pleased to announce that Casey Middle School offers a Food Pantry to support our families in need. The pantry provides free food and basic toiletry items to families who need them.

If you are interested in receiving support, please fill out the Google Form below. All information will be kept confidential.

Casey Food Bag Weekly Sign-up

The form opens on Sunday of every week and closes on Wednesday afternoon.

We are here for you and your family. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need additional support.

Warmly,
Casey Middle School Team

💡 Reminder: Families can update their own email addresses and phone numbers directly in the Parent Portal.

If your household address or emergency contact information changes, please reach out to Lily Lujan at ana.lujancastillo@bvsd.org directly so we can make sure your student’s record is up to date.

Have books you’ve finished that are still in good shape? Donate them to The Bookworm in Boulder and ask that the credit be applied to Casey Middle School’s account!

Your donation helps us:
✅ Refresh our classroom and library collections

✅ Support student literacy

✅ Partner with a local business

✅ Promote sustainability

Who: Anyone with gently used books

Where: The Bookworm – 3175 28th Street, Boulder

When: Mon–Fri 10–6 | Sat 10–5 | Sun Closed

It’s an easy, eco-friendly way to support Casey students — and a win-win for everyone! 💙

We are so fortunate to have fantastic public libraries in our community! With the opening of the newest branch—The NoBo Library in North Boulder—our local library system has expanded its events and programming for families outside of school hours.

There’s truly something for everyone—engaging activities for all age groups, and best of all, every event is free!

Take a few moments to check out the Boulder Public Library Newsletter and consider joining in the fun. It’s a great way to stay connected, learn, and explore as a family!

Our school is always in need of essential supplies to keep our classrooms running smoothly. If you're able to contribute, we kindly ask families to consider donating any of the following items to support our students and teachers.

Donations can be dropped off at the front office anytime during school hours. Every item makes a difference and helps us create a better learning environment for our students.

Thank you for supporting our school community! ❤️

📝 Requested Supplies Include:

We are grateful that all students have access to free breakfast and lunch each day at school. Even though breakfast and lunch is now free, it is still very important that all our families complete the Free & Reduced Price School Meal application, as it waives and reduces fees (including athletics/activities and school technology fees) district-wide for many families, can impact transportation for some families, can provide schools with more resources and could possibly increase funding for schools.

This application can be completed online through our parent portal on Infinite Campus. Our community liaison is also available to meet with families and help them fill out the application. If you would like to schedule a time to get help with the application, please contact our community liaison Lily Lujan (ana.lujancastillo@bvsd.org or 720-561-4567).

Register your King Soopers card online and you can choose Casey to be the recipient of some extra cash from King Soopers. This does not interfere with fuel points!

If you get Longmont Dairy products, bring your caps to Casey. There is a drop location in the office to collect them. We receive 5 cents per cap!

Casey's Administration team would like to hear from you! Are there questions or wonderings that you have regarding the functioning of the school or decisions made? Ask your question here and we will either reach out to you directly or answer your questions through an FAQ in future newsletters. We look forward to hearing your questions and connecting with you.

Website: cam.bvsd.org
Location: 1301 High Street, Boulder, CO, USA
Phone: 720-561-2700