Boltz Middle School Boltz Middle School Newsletter

Boltz Middle School
September 2013
Newsletter
Dear Parent or Guardian of Boltz Middle School Student:
We are off and running! The 2013-2014 school year is off to a wonderful start. All of our students
have learned about the guidelines for behavior and academic expectations. Most have mastered their
lockers and are busy organizing their AVID binders. We discussed cafeteria rules and practiced
emergency procedures. Mrs. Huerta-Kelly and I are in the process of meeting with each team of
students to talk about what they can expect from us and what we expect from them. We continue to
be impressed by our students both on and off campus by the good character traits they demonstrate.
During the week of September 9th, we will celebrate Back to Boltz Week. Please watch our website
for details on events. The family barbeque is on Wednesday, September 11 th at 6:00 p.m. This event
always proves to be one of the highlights of the school year. We enjoy eating dinner with our families
and getting to know the Boltz community better.
Our sixth grade students will head off to Camp Timberline during the week of September 16. Due
to high enrolment at the sixth grade, we are taking two groups this year. This will allow for more
manageable numbers when scheduling meals and workshops. You should have received paperwork
at the camp meeting that was recently held. If you were unable to attend the meeting, please remind
your child to bring home the necessary paperwork for Camp Timberline.
Advertising in this newsletter does not imply endorsement by Poudre School District.
I am very excited about our first Boltz Middle School Math Night! On Tuesday, September 17 th, the
math department is hosting an evening of fun and games for families. That’s right. This is a family
event! The evening is sure to provide you with many laughs and memorable moments spent with your
child.
I want to remind you that we will be practicing emergency drills throughout the school year. Your
child’s safety is of the utmost importance to me. Thank you for the smooth flow of traffic in the drop
off lane. We appreciate you pulling forward and making sure that you are not dropping your child off
in the outside lane.
As the school year progresses, we encourage you to be proactive around questions and concerns you
may have. Please communicate with teachers and administration early, if problems arise. You can
find email addresses and phone numbers on our website. Don’t forget to sign up for email alerts at:
http://eweb.psdschools.org/emailsubscription/.
Best Regards,
Penny Stires
Principal
Boltz Middle School
Boltz Middle School | 720 Boltz Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80525 | phone (970) 472-3700| fax (970)472-3730
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Upcoming Events
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September 9-13 Back To Boltz Week!
Please watch for updates on our website and ask your child about the events.
 Tuesday: Astronomy Night
 Wednesday: Family BBQ
 Thursday: Home Softball game-Kinard at Boltz
 Friday: Walk-A-Thon and Movie Night
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September 16-Collaboration Day-No School
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September 17-Boltz Middle School Math Night 6:30-8:00 p.m.
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September 18-SAC Meeting 6:00 p.m.-Media Center
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September 18-20-6th grade Camp Timberline
DID YOU KNOW?
Boltz Junior High School was well under construction
and scheduled to open its doors for the beginning of the
1972-73 school term. Just prior to opening, however, a
fire ravaged the facility. Determined crews immediately
set about rebuilding the structure from the ashes up, and
the school opened January 29, 1973. Accordingly, we
chose the Phoenix for our school mascot.
A beautiful Greek myth parallels Boltz's early fate. Legend had it that the phoenix, a
brilliant reddish and gold bird, was the only one of its species. It lived a regular life for 500
years, at the end of which time it burned itself on a funeral pyre. From the ashes rose
another Phoenix, one of renewed youth and beauty.
Boltz is today a school with great pride in our heritage, abundant and energetic young
people, and dedicated staff. Our pride is reflected in the red and gold colors of that majestic
bird that has become our symbol -- therefore we are...the Boltz Phoenix.
Boltz Middle School | 720 Boltz Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80525 | phone (970) 472-3700| fax (970)472-3730
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Dear Parent/GuardianWe are pleased to announce ParentVUE is
now available by clicking “Parents” from
the PSD website and click the “ParentVUE”
button or from the following link http://
www.psdschools.org/pvue. ParentVUE is replacing Student Snapshot and Pinnacle Internet
Viewer (PIV). The new application will allow access to school information, student
information, verification of contact information and more.
Schools have been in the process of verifying parent/guardians for each student who have
educational rights (the right to view confidential student information). Once this verification
is complete and entered into our new student information system, those parent/guardian(s)
will receive an email to the primary email address indicated on your student profile/
verification and stored in Synergy. The email will contain instructions on how to access
ParentVUE including the required user activation code.
Note you only have to complete the activation process once. However if you have more
than one child you will not have access to view his/her information until Ed Rights is
indicated for that child and the information is entered by that school. It is possible that
you may see one child and no other sibling(s), especially if he/she attends different
schools.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as our IT department and schools work to
implement this new system. We know that while the transition is a challenge, the new system
will enable our staff to serve students more effectively and efficiently. For additional
information please go to the Parents page on the PSD website. http://www.psdschools.org/
parents. If you have any issues activating your account please contact your child’s school.
Boltz Middle School | 720 Boltz Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80525 | phone (970) 472-3700| fax (970)472-3730
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Introducing Boltz Middle School's
First Ever Math Nights
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What: Family fun with numbers, games, contests, challenges, prizes, snacks, and more!!
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Who: You, your family, your Boltz friends, and a parent or guardian
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Where: Boltz Middle School Media Center
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When: Sept 17, Nov 13, and Feb 27 6:30-8:00 pm
Warnings: You might laugh, have fun, and maybe...just maybe... love math!!
Agenda for September 17
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Estimation and Name Tags
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Warm-Up – 8 Dots
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See directions on handout
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Whole Group Staircase Game
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Engineering: Building Highest Tower
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Estimation Winner
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Drawing Winner
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Clean-Up
Boltz Middle School | 720 Boltz Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80525 | phone (970) 472-3700| fax (970)472-3730
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Germany and the Alps
Introductory Meeting
Would you like to give your child the chance to travel,
experience other cultures, and visit historical and cultural
capitals of the world? Hi! I’m Mrs. McGrew, and I have
sponsored tours for students for the past three years to
Germany and other countries in Europe. We have seen such
sites as Berlin, Dresden, Nuremberg, Munich, Rothenburg,
Neuschwanstein, Salzbrug, Vienna, Lucerne, and Heidelberg. Without a doubt, students who
have joined me in this journey have created memories that we will remember for many years.
This year I will work with EF Tours and we will travel to Germany, Austria, and
Switzerland. I have done this tour once before, and it is incredible!
If you are curious about such a travel opportunity for your child, please plan to attend an
informative meeting this Monday evening, September 16th , 7 p.m. in room 3 (Mrs.
McGrew’s room). That is right next to the library. I invite students to attend so that they can
view the presentation.
If you have further questions, contact Frau McGrew at 472-3754 or email her at
[email protected].
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