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Boltz Middle SchoolBoltz Middle School Newsletter December 2012
Dear Parents and/or Guardians of Boltz Middle School Students:
I hope this newsletter finds you well and you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your
friends and family. There are roughly three weeks left until the first half of the school
year is over. December 20TH marks the end of the second quarter for students at Boltz. I
encourage you to check ParentVue and monitor your child’s grades and homework
completion. Teachers are available through email or by phone to discuss any questions
you may have. Please do not hesitate to set up a time to meet with your child’s teacher if
you are concerned with their progress.
We continue to have high expectations for students and staff at B.M.S. by focusing on
student achievement and the total development of your child while in middle school. It is
very important that students complete their homework assignments in order to do well on
their assessments. Student assessments account for 90% of your child’s grade. They can
do better if they devote time each night to their studies.
We will continue to conduct safety drills on a regular basis. These drills are necessary to
ensure that every child and staff member in the building is prepared for dealing with an
emergency situation. Please remember that when you are dropping your student off in the
morning, you must drop off in the lane closest to the building. It is not safe to let your child
out in the far lane where they may have to travel in front of cars. We are so appreciative of
your efforts to keep the pick-up line moving by pulling all the way forward, to the end of the
sidewalk.
We have seen many changes at Boltz Middle School over the last few years. One thing that
remains the same is we have great kids. Parents continue to be supportive and staff work
incredibly hard to do what’s best for your children. We look forward to the remainder of the
year and all of the challenges ahead of us.
On behalf of the entire Boltz Middle School staff, we wish you a happy holiday season.
As always, please do not hesitate to call us with questions or concerns.
Best Regards,
Penny Stires
Principal
Boltz Middle School
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6TH
Grade News
Connected Math In CMP 1 we are finishing up with adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions.
We are going to be moving into percents and decimals. As we go through the unit on
percents, talk to your student about how to find percents when you are out and about. For
example, get them used to estimating the tip or a discount before they see the actual
receipt. We really want them to see how as adults we use percents all of the time.
Connected Math 2 In CMP 2 we are finished with ratios and proportions for now and are working on integers.
We will be adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing integers. Students will begin
adding on number lines then move into looking at patterns to understand subtraction,
multiplication and division. Students will work conceptual in the beginning and then we
will work our way towards the algorithms.
AVID 6th grade AVID is starting at semester! Students who are motivated to work hard, achieve
at a high level, and attend college are encouraged to apply. AVID, Advancement Via
Individual Determination, is an elective class for students who would like to prepare for a
4-year university. The curriculum of AVID features writing, inquiry, note-taking skills,
study skills, and tutoring by CSU students twice a week. To become an AVID student,
students will need to commit to daily note-taking using the Cornell Note process, tutoring
weekly, weekly binder, & planner checks. Students will also need to have good citizenship
through practicing the 6 P’s, having good attendance, and maintaining grades without D’s or
F’s. For an application, please see Ms. Rasmussen (room 8) or print one off Boltz’s
website.
Library News Library books need to be renewed or checked in before winter break. Also, please clear
fines up from the semester. Fines can be cleared by reading them off—one dime is equal to
one minute. Students can also bring in can foods or cash.
Firebirds Wresting Firebirds wrestling is back at Boltz from 6-7:30 Monday and Wednesday. Contact Nick Ray
at [email protected] for more information.
Spelling Bee
If any students are interested in participating in the Boltz Spelling Bee (which also includes
a vocabulary component this year!) you MUST let Mrs. Hardouin know ASAP! The bee will
take place after school from 2:30-3:30 on December 5 in Mrs. Hardouin's room, Room 25.
You MUST let Mrs. Hardouin know ASAP if you plan to participate!
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6TH
Grade News (continued)
So if you just had a few weeks to learn a world
language, what would you want to know? Well, you
could begin with: Guten Morgen! Hallo! Wie
geht’s? Auf Wiedersehen!
Explorations in German students are well on their way to learning a bit of Deutsch. The quarter began
with greetings, letters (speeded alphabet) numbers, and time telling. During a visit to the computer lab,
students will type short introductory letters which will be posted with photos outside of Frau’s room.
Come and see them!
Our units of study will also include: colors, clothing and the geography of
Germany and its neighboring countries. Students will also learn how to talk
about our school day. Letters will be written to teachers (in German) which
will highlight the students’ classes and preferences.
The quarter will end with discussions of German traditions and customs. In
addition, we will also talk about careers in which knowledge of German is
beneficial. Tschüss!
Grade 7 Happenings
Words from Mrs. Dea Library books need to be renewed or checked in before winter break. Please clear fines up
from the semester. Fines can be cleared by reading them off; one dime is equal to one
minute. Students can also bring in can foods or cash.
Spelling Bee If any students are interested in participating in the Boltz Spelling Bee
(which also includes a vocabulary component this year!) you MUST let
Mrs. Hardouin know ASAP! The bee will take place after school from 2:30
-3:30 on December 5 in Mrs. Hardouin's room, Room 25. You MUST let
Mrs. Hardouin know ASAP if you plan to participate!
7th Grade Geography We just finished our unit exploring the republics of the former Soviet Union. The semester
will finish up with an in depth look at the role East Asia plays in modern society and the
reality that the world is becoming increasingly connected on a daily basis!
7th Grade Algebra We discovered Pythagorean Theorem and are now using it to solve
real-world problems. We are also working with square roots so that we
will be able to estimate, approximate & simplify roots. Next we will
learn about the differences between rational and irrational numbers.
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Grade 7 Happenings (continued)
Math 7th Grade 7th grade math will be wrapping up the quarter with our next unit Filling and Wrapping.
7th grade students are working on the Geometry standard: “Solve real-world and
mathematical problems involving area, volume and surface area of two- and three
dimensional objects composed of triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons, cubes, and right
prisms.”
In this unit, students will learn about designing packages for shipping products and how to
make reasonable comparisons when they shop. They will make patterns that fold into prisms
and cylinders and will find their volume and surface area. They will learn to think of the
volume of such objects as layers of cubes and connect this idea to the volume of many
different shapes. We will be doing many activities that involve surface area (filling) and
volume (filling).
German – Fall, 2012 The 7th grade German 1A students are well on their way to learning German. We have a
brand new text this year, and it provides the opportunity for students to use the MANY
activities to review for assessments.
So far, we have learned daily greetings and phrases. We have learned to introduce ourselves
and others. We have spent a great deal of time discussing the classroom, the objects in the
classroom, and some common classroom ‘commands.’
Furthermore, students have learned the various forms of verbs and how to use them in
sentences to create new meanings. We have gained the ability to discuss the classes we take,
the grades we are getting and our personal likes and dislikes.
The emphasis has been on conversation about various topics. With this performance target in
mind, we are also gaining knowledge of the structure of the German language so that we
progress toward not only fluency but accuracy.
This next month we will learn about the traditions and customs of the German people during
the month of December. The Christmas Markets, St. Nicolas and other seasonal traditions
will be introduced.
Musical Theatre Presents
Thursday and Friday
December 12 & 13, 2013
7:00 PM
Boltz Auditeria Tickets $5.00
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Music Department Holiday Concert Schedule
6th & 7th Grade Band and Orchestra
Tuesday, December 10th
6PM at Boltz
Band and Orchestra Collage Concert
Tuesday, December 17th
7PM at Boltz
Choir Holiday Concert
Thursday, December 19th
7PM at
Fort Collins High School
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us:
Donna Solverud – Choir and Musical Theatre [email protected]
Phuong Nguyen – Band [email protected]
Sarah Leggett – Orchestra [email protected]
8th Grade News
BOLTZ MUSICAL THEATRE
PRESENTS. . . . SEUSSICAL JR. Thursday and Friday, December 12 & 13, 2013, 7:00 PM, Boltz Auditeria, Tickets $5.00
World Language
6th World Language students started their 2nd language this quarter. If they are currently in
German, they have Frau McGrew, and if they are in Spanish, they have Senora Quiros. Ask
them to teach you some of the phrases they are learning!
Spanish: All Grade Levels--
Please check Blackboard if your student is absent or if you want to see what we are doing in
class on a daily basis. All lessons and assignments are posted. Also, your student should be
logging-on to our online text book every other day to do some practice assignments. The
website is vhlcentral.com. Please email Senora Quiros if you have any questions.
([email protected]) Other resources available on Blackboard:
Study Techniques
Tips for Parents
Useful practice websites
Notes/Vocabulary
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Music Department Holiday Concert Schedule
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us: Donna Solverud – Choir and Musical Theatre [email protected]
Phuong Nguyen – Band [email protected]
Sarah Leggett – Orchestra [email protected] Spelling Bee—"If any students are interested in participating in the Boltz Spelling Bee (which also
German - Fall 2013
The 7th grade German 1A students are well on their way to learning
German. We have a brand new text this year, and it provides the
opportunity for students to use the MANY activities to review for
assessments.
So far, we have learned daily greetings and phrases. We have
learned to introduce ourselves and others. We have spent a great deal
of time discussing the classroom, the objects in the classroom, and
some common classroom ‘commands.
Furthermore, students have learned the various forms of verbs and
how to use them in sentences to create new meanings. We have gained the ability to discuss
the classes we take, the grades we are getting and our personal likes and dislikes.
The emphasis has been on conversation about various topics. With this performance target in
mind, we are also gaining a knowledge of the structure of the German language so that we
progress toward not only fluency but accuracy.
This next month we will learn about the traditions and customs of the German people during
the month of December. The Christmas Markets, St. Nicolas and other seasonal traditions
will be introduced.
8th Grade German - Fall 2013
The 8th grade German 1B students have a brand new text this year, which provides the
opportunity for students to use the MANY activities to review for assessments.
So far, we have reviewed daily greetings and phrases. We have spent a great deal of time
reviewing the classroom, the objects in the classroom, and some common classroom.
‘commands.’ Given the next text, there are now conversations and vocabulary we need to
learn. Furthermore, we have gained the ability to discuss the classes we take, the grades we
are getting and our personal likes and dislikes.
The emphasis has been on conversation about various topics. With this performance target in
mind, we will continue to progress toward not only fluency but accuracy.
The primary goals for this year are about performance…speaking, writing, and listening. We
will continue to learn the German language structure so that our performance learning targets
remain correct structurally (grammar, word order).
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DECEMBER 2013 SCHOOL NEWS BRIEFS
Contact: Deb Hooker, communications specialist at [email protected]
1. Stay informed - sign up for PSD E-mail alerts (visit the PSD website,
www.psdschools.org, E-mail Alert Sign-up on the home page slideshow). You will
receive school and district updates including: emergency/school closure information,
district changes impacting your child, district news/accomplishments, Board of Education
action and the PSD monthly enewsletter.
2. No school – Winter Break! Pre-K – 12th grade, No School Dec. 23-Jan. 3, Winter Break
Pre-K – 12th grade, No School, Jan 6, 2014, Teacher Work Day
First day back after Winter Break is Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014
3. Follow PSD on Facebook and Twitter!
Sign up to follow PSD on Facebook and Twitter. We post information and photos about
the great things happening in our schools. Links are now located at the top of the new PSD
home page at www.psdschools.org. Check it out!
4. Online School Choice application available for 2014-15
The online School Choice application is now available online under “School Registration
on the PSD website.” The first consideration deadlines for 2014-15 are:
January 31, 2014, for secondary (grades 6-12)
February 14, 2014, for elementary (grades K-5)
School Choice applications may also be submitted after the first-consideration deadline
until the first day of class at the beginning of the school year of requested enrollment. For
more information, view the School Choice policy and timelines on the PSD website.
5. Parents must renew School Choice applications for waitlist students
Parents and guardians of children whose names are on a PSD school’s waitlist are
encouraged to renew each child’s online application in order for the child’s name to
remain on that school’s waitlist and be considered for admission for 2014-2015 school
year.
Parents must renew school choice applications by the first consideration deadlines,
which are Friday, Jan. 31, for secondary schools and Friday, Feb. 14, for elementary
schools.
PSD policy concerning JFBA—Choice/Open Enrollment states that students shall remain
on their respective waiting lists for each year they are eligible to attend the choice school
or program to which they have applied, but only if parents provide written notice on or
before the first consideration deadline each year that they wish to remain on the
waiting list and want to be considered for admission the following school year.
Parents should receive a notice by email or letter from the school to remind them to renew
their child’s school choice application. The email or letter explains the process and how to
renew the application. For questions, please contact the school where your child is on the
waitlist.
6. Gifted/Talented information session Dec. 4
A gifted and talented parent information session will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m.,
Wednesday, Dec. 4, at Lincoln Middle School, 1600 W. Lancer Dr. Topics include Gifted
Identification and Advanced Learning Plans. Any parent or educator interested in these
topics is welcome to attend. A parent resource table will also be available. The session
will not address specific GT services at each school. For more information about gifted
and talented services at your school, contact your school’s GT Coordinator.
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7. QPR Suicide Prevention training Dec. 4
Parents interested suicide prevention may want to sign up for the last QPR suicide prevention
training offered by PSD. QPR is a 1 1/2 hour training that teaches participants the warning
signs for suicide and the three-step QPR (Question, Persuade and Refer) method.
The next QPR training will be held 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, at Boltz Middle
School Media Center, 720 Boltz Drive. There is no charge, but participants must register
by Dec. 2 by calling 490-3264.
During the training, participants will learn how to recognize someone at risk for suicide,
learn intervention skills and learn about referral resources within PSD and the Fort Collins
community. Participants will learn how to listen, how to identify at least three warning signs
of suicide and how to ask someone about their potential suicide intent, as well as how to
assist a person at risk of suicide. Participants will understand suicide as a national and local
public health concern and learn myths and facts related to suicide.
RESUMEN DE LAS NOTICIAS ESCOLARES – DICIEMBRE DE 2013
Persona de contacto: Deb Hooker, especialista de comunicaciones,
1. Mantéganse informado(a) – Inscríbase para recibir correos electrónicos referentes a
las alertas del Distrito Escolar Poudre (PSD, por sus siglas en inglés) (visite el sitio web
del PSD, www.psdschools.org, y haga clic o pulse en E-mail Alert Sign-up, que se
encuentra en la presentación de fotos de la página principal). Recibirá información de
última hora sobre su escuela y el Distrito con respecto a emergencias y cierre de las escuelas,
cambios en el Distrito que puedan afectar a su hijo(a), noticias y logros del Distrito, medidas
de la Junta de Educación y un boletín electrónico mensual del PSD.
2. ¡No habrá clases – Receso de invierno!
Del 23 de diciembre al 3 de enero, no habrá clases para los estudiantes de preescolar a12.o
grado debido al RECESO DE INVIERNO.
El 6 de enero de 2014 no habrá clases para los estudiantes de preescolar a12.o grado; es un
DÍA DE TRABAJO PARA LOS MAESTROS.
El primer día de clases, después del receso de invierno, es el 7 de enero de 2014.
3. ¡Siga al PSD en Facebook y Twitter!
Regístrese para seguir al PSD en Facebook y Twitter. Publicamos información y fotos sobre
las cosas maravillosas que tienen lugar en nuestras escuelas. Los enlaces están situados ahora
en la parte superior de la nueva página principal del PSD, www.psdschools.org. ¡Dele un
vistazo!
4. La solicitud para la SELECCIÓN DE ESCUELA por Internet, para el año escolar 2014-
15, está disponible al público
La solicitud para la SELECCIÓN DE ESCUELA por Internet ya está disponible al público en el
sitio web del PSD. Haga clic o pulse primero en Student Registration (INSCRIPCIONES
ESTUDIANTILES), que está ubicado en la parte izquierda de la página principal bajo Quick
Links (ENLACES RÁPIDOS), luego en School Choice Application (SOLICITUD PARA LA
SELECCIÓN DE ESCUELA), en la mitad de la página, y por último en Online School Choice
DECEMBER 2013 SCHOOL NEWS BRIEFS (continued)
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Application - Spanish (SOLICITUD PARA LA SELECCIÓN DE ESCUELA – Español). Las
fechaslímite de la primera consideración para el año escolar 2014-15 son las siguientes:
31 de enero de 2014, para la secundaria (6.o a12.o grado)
14 de febrero de 2014, para la primaria (kínder a 5.o grado)
Las solicitudes para la SELECCIÓN DE ESCUELA también se pueden ingresar después de la
fecha límite de la primera consideración, hasta el primer día de clases, al comienzo del año
escolar del año en que se desea obtener admisión. Para conseguir más información, puede
consultar la norma relacionada con la SELECCIÓN DE ESCUELA y sus fechas de importancia
(School Choice policy and timelines) en el sitio web del PSD.
5. Los padres de familia deben renovar las solicitudes para la SELECCIÓN DE ESCUELA
de los alumnos en las listas de espera
Se recomienda que los padres de familia y tutores legales de estudiantes cuyos nombres se
encuentren en la lista de espera de una escuela del PSD, renueven la solicitud de cada hijo(a)
en Internet, con el fin de que el nombre del estudiante permanezca en la lista de espera de esa
escuela, y se tome en cuenta en las admisiones del año escolar 2014-2015.
Los padres de familia deben renovar las SOLICITUDES PARA LA SELECCIÓN DE ESCUELA,
hasta la fecha límite de la primera consideración, que corresponde al viernes, 31 de
enero, para las escuelas secundarias, y el 14 de febrero, para las primarias.
La norma JFBA del PSD referente a la MATRÍCULA ABIERTA DE LAS ESCUELAS
SELECCIONADAS / ESCUELAS Y PROGRAMAS SELECCIONADOS, establece que los estudiantes
deben permanecer en sus respectivas listas de espera, por cada año que reúnan los requisitos
para asistir a la escuela o programa seleccionado al cual hayan presentado una solicitud,
pero siempre y cuando los padres de familia presenten una notificación por escrito el
día de la fecha límite de la primera consideración, o antes de dicha fecha, cada año que
deseen permanecer en la lista de espera, con el fin de que se tomen en cuenta en las
admisiones del año escolar siguiente.
La escuela debe enviar a los padres de familia un aviso por correo electrónico, o una carta,
para recordarles que renueven la solicitud de sus hijos para la SELECCIÓN DE ESCUELA por
Internet. El correo electrónico o la carta explica el proceso y la manera cómo se renueva la
solicitud. Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor comuníquese con la escuela cuya lista de espera
incluye el nombre de su hijo(a).
6. Sesión informativa acerca del PROGRAMA PARA ESTUDIANTES CON CAPACIDADES Y
TALENTOS EXCEPCIONALES (GT, por sus siglas en inglés) – 4 de diciembre
Una sesión informativa para padres de familia sobre el PROGRAMA PARA ESTUDIANTES CON
CAPACIDADES Y TALENTOS EXCEPCIONALES se llevará a cabo el miércoles, 4 de diciembre,
de 6 a 7:30 de la noche en Lincoln Middle School, 1600 W. Lancer Dr. Se tratarán temas
tales como la identificación de un alumno excepcional y los PLANES DE APRENDIZAJE
AVANZADO. Todo padre de familia o educador, que esté interesado en estos temas, está
cordialmente invitado; también habrá un área con recursos para padres. La sesión no tratará
los servicios específicos de GT que se ofrezcan en cada escuela. Si desean recibir más
información acerca de los servicios del PROGRAMA PARA ESTUDIANTES CON CAPACIDADES Y
TALENTOS EXCEPCIONALES en su escuela, se puede comunicar con el(la) coordinador(a) de
GT en su plantel educativo.
7. Capacitación QPR sobre la prevención del suicidio– 4 de diciembre
Los padres de familia que estén interesados en la prevención del suicidio se pueden registrar
en la última capacitación QPR sobre este tema, que el PSD va a ofrecer. QPR es una
capacitación de hora y media que le enseña a los participantes las señales de advertencia
relacionadas con el suicidio, y el método de tres pasos QPR (PREGUNTAR, PERSUADIR Y
REMITIR).
DECEMBER 2013 SCHOOL NEWS BRIEFS (continued)
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La próxima capacitación QPR tendrá lugar de 6:30 a 8 p.m., el miércoles, 4 de diciembre,
en la biblioteca (Media Center) de Boltz Middle School, 720 Boltz Drive. No tiene costo
alguno, pero los participantes se deben registrar hasta el 2 de diciembre, llamando al
490-3264.
Durante la capacitación en mención, los participantes aprenderán no solo a identificar a
alguien que esté en peligro de cometer un suicidio, sino también las habilidades de
intervención y los recursos para hacer remisiones dentro del PSD y la comunidad de Fort
Collins. Se instruirá a los participantes sobre cómo escuchar, identificar por lo menos tres
señales de advertencia relacionadas con el suicidio, y cómo preguntar sobre la posible
intención que una persona tenga de cometer un suicidio, así como la forma de ayudar a
alguien en peligro de cometer un suicidio. Los participantes entenderán el suicidio como una
preocupación de salud pública nacional y local, y aprenderán los mitos y hechos reales
relacionados con el suicidio.
DECEMBER 2013 SCHOOL NEWS BRIEFS (continued)
