FEBRUARY 2017 Cache La Poudre Middle School Newsletter PAGE 1

General Information Principal’s Message Mission Statement Dear Parents, “Cache La Poudre Middle School is a school where respect, rigor, relevance, Being able to provide those above and beyond services and experiences for our students responsibility and relationships is often dependent on the generosity of our families and communities. In addition to all drive learning.” the wonderful donations of goods, time, and money from so many of you; I also want to Phone Numbers take the time to specifically thank two organizations for providing significant grants to Front Desk 488-7400 CLPMS. Attendance 490-3087 Fax 488-7433 Media Center 488-7409 The Bohemian Foundation is instrumental in the quality of life in our Fort Collins community. This year we have received two grants from them. One grant was for funds Principal to pay for the bussing to CSU for our 8th grade field trip. The other is a $15,000 Pharos Alicia Bono 488-7402 Grant that pays for the activity bus. The Bohemian Foundation has generously provided Assistant Principal us this grant year after year to help ensure our families can access athletics and Abby Himlie 488-7403 activities.

Counselor We have also received two grants from the Colorado Health Foundation through our Cheryl Duke 488-7404 PSD Wellness Department. One grant was for $13,000 and the other for $500 to buy Office Manager furniture to create Kinesthetic Classrooms. This money will be spent on buying Anne Kirven 488-7401 furniture like standing desks, cycling desks, and other items where students can be [email protected] engaged in the classroom learning and also move and burn energy when needed. Address Cache La Poudre Without these, and other grants we have received and will receive in the future, there is Middle School so much our students would do without. I am so very thankful to our local benefactors 3515 W CR 54G for knowing the importance of education and committing to supporting our efforts. LaPorte, CO 80535 Sincerely, Website Alicia clpmiddleschool.com E-mail [email protected]

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Important Dates to Remember

January 30th through February 3rd - Spirit Week February 1st - Black out February 2nd - Beanie Day February 3rd - Chill Day (wear your sweat pants)

February 3rd - Valentine Dance 6-8pm

February 6th - 10th - Scholastic Book Fair Open before school, during lunch, after school and during conferences

February 8th (4-7pm) - Student Led Conferences February 9th (3-6pm) - Student Led Conferences February 16th – 8th graders visit Poudre High School February 20th – Teacher Collaboration Day (no School) February 23rd - Poudre Pathways Parent Night: Registration Q & A (6-7:30 pm) at CLPMS

Easy Ways to Help CLP

1. Cut out and save Box Tops for Education and turn them in to the front office

2. Caps4Cash – collect caps from Morning Fresh Dairy glass bottles (milk and juice!) and turn them in to the front office

3. Shop at Office Depot and give them CLP Middle School’s ID# 70018141 FEBRUARY 2017 Cache La Poudre Middle School Newsletter PAGE 3

IB-MYP Updates February 2017

The students at CLPMS traveled to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science on January 23, 2017. The 6th graders traveled through various Native American Indian Cultures, 7th graders experienced Expedition Health and 8th graders explored Space Odyssey. In addition to the grade specific exhibits, each group decided on another exhibit of their choice. Other exhibits of choice included: Prehistoric Journey, Gems and Minerals, Mummies, South America, and North American Wildlife.

For many students and several staff this was their first time to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science and it was exciting to share this experience with them. Students and staff enjoyed the day, and we look forward to our next field trip. FEBRUARY 2017 Cache La Poudre Middle School Newsletter PAGE 4

IB-MYP Learner Profile February 2017 The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world. The IB learner profile is the IB mission statement translated into a set of learning outcomes for the 21st century. The ten IB Learner Profiles are Inquirer, Knowledgeable, Thinker, Communicator, Principled, Open-minded, Caring, Risk-taker, Balanced, and Reflective.

Each month, teachers working in their grade-level teams nominate two students from each grade who demonstrate the qualities of the monthly Learner Profile focus. For January 2017, the Learner Profile was Communicator. Communicators are able to understand and express themselves confidently in more than one language. They work well and enthusiastically in team situations.

The students will receive a certificate acknowledging their nomination and their picture will be added to the Learner Profile Bulletin Board near the Counseling Office.

For the month of January 2017, the staff recognized the following students for the Learner Profile: Communicator – Callia Domanik, Taylor Fisher, Wyatt Grimmer, Kylie Jantz, Reece MacKinney, Caden Streeter.

6th Grade

7th Grade

8th Grade

Congratulations to these students! FEBRUARY 2017 Cache La Poudre Middle School Newsletter PAGE 5

Athletics Update As a new season begins, I encourage you to read the attached PCA article on New Year’s Resolutions for Youth and High School Athletes. We can help make connections to our everyday school-wide language of RRRespect. We Respect Ourselves by resolving to improve ourselves as players, Respect Each Other by resolving to improve our teammates, and Respect Our Environment by resolving to improve our sport.

We’re excited about our girls basketball and wrestling teams this season. We’ll continue concessions as long as we have a parent volunteer. Please use the link to sign up. http://signup.com/go/5gQc8P

The money earned helps provide athletic equipment and additional team items, such as warmups, for our athletes. Having concessions also improves the atmosphere at home contests. Thank you for your support!

It’s crazy to think that we are already preparing for Spring sports. Please make sure that your child has a current physical and participates in pre-season.

As always… call, email or stop by if you have any questions!

Abby Himlie

The PE department is collecting aluminum cans. Help raise money for CLPMS by filling the trash cans located throughout the building. Please email Mike Crockett with any questions. [email protected]. FEBRUARY 2017 Cache La Poudre Middle School Newsletter PAGE 6 FEBRUARY 2017 Cache La Poudre Middle School Newsletter PAGE 7

In-Coming 5th Grade Registration Dates CLPMS Counselor, Cheryl Duke, will visit and present registration information to the schools listed below:  Stove Prairie: 2/14/17 at 8:30 am  Red Feather: 2/14/17 at 11:00 am  Livermore: 2/14/17 at 1:00 pm  Tavelli: 2/15/17 at 11:15 am  CLPE: 2/16/17 at 1:30 pm Shadow visits at CLPMS:  Visits are scheduled Tues. - Fri. from 10:00 am - 11:30 am.  Contact Cheryl Duke, School Counselor/Social Worker at (970)488-7404 or [email protected] to schedule a visit.

If you are interested in applying after the School Choice deadline, please call (970)488-7404.

5th Grade Visitation Day at Cache La Poudre Middle School: Friday, May 5th (9:30 am – 11:30 am) Buses will be provided for feeder elementary schools

8th Grade Visitation at Poudre High School:  February 16, 2017 from 9:30 am – 11:30 am (buses will be provided)  Students will take part in a pre-orientation session which includes an opportunity for students to walk the halls of their high school, meet with high school faculty, and receive information/materials necessary for registration for 9th grade.  ** If a student will be attending another high school, other than their assigned neighborhood school, they may visit that school on February 16, 2017 from 9:30 am – 11:30 am; however, the parent/guardian must provide transportation. **  Please check your assigned neighborhood high school for the 2017-18 school year. A School of Choice Application is REQUIRED for any students attending a high school outside of their attendance area (example: Rocky Mountain HS is your neighborhood school but you want to attend Poudre High School – You MUST fill out a School of Choice Application). Once acceptance has been finalized, please contact Cheryl Duke at (970)488-7404 or [email protected] so that registration can be coordinated with the high school counselor.

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Middle to High School Transition Events:  February 23, 2017: Poudre Pathways Parent Night: Registration Q & A (6:00 pm – 7:30 pm) at CLPMS in the Old Gym.  Poudre High School and CLP Middle School counselors will be available for questions  Other locations for the Poudre Pathways Parent Night (if you are unable to attend the session at PHS or CLPMS): February 16, 2017 at Wellington (6:00 pm – 7:30 pm) February 22, 2017 at Lincoln (5:30 pm – 7:00 pm) (English and Spanish)

8th Grade Registration Collection:  March 3, 2017 (7:25 am – 10:06 am)

 Poudre High School Counselors will meet with individual 8th grade students to review and collect registration forms required to build a 9th grade schedule for next year. Parents: Please help your child(ren) fill out these forms COMPLETELY, including required signatures, and bring to school on 3/3/17. Missing or incomplete forms may delay schedules for next year. **Please contact Cheryl Duke, School Counselor/Social Worker at (970)488-7404 or [email protected] regarding Transition Events, if your child will be attending a high school other than Poudre. FEBRUARY 2017 Cache La Poudre Middle School Newsletter PAGE 9

Ahoy all Softball Players! The upcoming softball season is almost upon us!

For the girls to be ready for the season, we have put together a timeline for the next month for all 7th and 8th grade girls who would like to participate this season.

 Make sure you have a current sports physical in advance. All sheets must be turned in to Mrs. Howard in the front office. Email Abby Himlie [email protected] if you need help getting a physical.

 Start throwing, catching and hitting with your family and friends anytime you are able. Check out some indoor batting facilities.

 Come to the Softball Information Sign up Meeting in Old Gym on February 8th at 2pm.

 Plan to join us for the preseason skills camp, focusing on basic skills of fast pitch softball, the week of February 30. This camp is not mandatory, but strongly encouraged. Dress for the weather and bring what equipment you have. Camp will begin at 2:30 each day and end at 4:30.

 Now you will be set for the season that begins March 6th. Practice is every day from 2:30 to 4:30. Some athletes may ride the Activity Bus home from practice. Contact Mrs. Howard in the front office for more information.

Softball is a NO CUT sport, which means that if you sign up to play, you will play. There will be a Varsity level and a JV level.

Come join the fun!

Contact Varsity Coach Carla Bredehoft ([email protected]) or JV Coach Cheryl Duke ([email protected]) with any additional questions. New Year's Resolutions for Youth And High School Athletes

In case you have not made (or kept!) any New Year’s Resolutions, Positive Coaching Alliance suggests some that will help you grow as a Triple-Impact Competitor®, improving yourself, your teammates and your sport as a whole. We know from experience how hard it is to maintain New Year’s Resolutions. However, your love for your sport can help you keep your commitment.

Resolutions to Improve Myself I resolve… … to master my sport by tending to the ELM Tree of Mastery, where ELM stands for Effort, Learning and Mistakes are OK. …to put forth my best Effort in every practice and competition. …to Learn by studying my sport, seeking advice from my coaches, parents and teammates and watching others perform. …to see Mistakes as a natural result of striving to improve so that I will persist.

Resolutions to Improve My Teammates I resolve… …to Fill the Emotional Tanks of my teammates, because they have “emotional tanks” just as cars have gas tanks, and empty tanks can take us nowhere, but full tanks can take us anywhere. …to use a “Buddy System,” finding the teammate each day who needs a little extra lift and filling his or her Emotional Tank. …to use the “Magic Ratio” of five specific, truthful praises for each constructive criticism.

Resolutions to Improve My Sport I resolve…

…to get to the ROOTS of a positive sports experience, where ROOTS stands for respecting Rules, Opponents, Officials, Teammates and Self. …to compete by the Rules, even when it's possible to break them without getting caught, because I understand that victory without honor has no value. …to stay mindful that without a worthy Opponent, we would have no sport. …to treat Officials respectfully, remembering that they have been selected and trained to keep us safe and enforce the rules of our sport. … to hold my Teammates in the highest esteem, realizing that I represent them, too.

…to show Self-respect by livingFor up more to my Resources, own standards visit: even www.PCADevZone.org if those around me do not. For more information on Positive Coaching Alliance, visit: www.PositiveCoach.org

© 2016 Positive Coaching Alliance. All rights reserved. PSD Middle School Athletic League - 7th Girls' Basketball 2016-17 (6/29/16)

Date Time Home/Host Opponent/Away 3:30PM Cache La Poudre Middle School Blevins Middle School 3:30PM Resurrection Christian Webber Middle School 01/26/17 3:30PM Boltz Middle School Lincoln Middle School 3:30PM Preston Middle School Lesher Middle School 3:30PM Kinard Middle School Wellington Middle School

3:30PM Blevins Middle School Wellington Middle School 3:30PM Webber Middle School Cache La Poudre Middle School Playoff information and brackets can be 01/30/17 3:30PM Lincoln Middle School Resurrection Christian found at: 3:30PM Lesher Middle School Boltz Middle School 3:30PM Preston Middle School Kinard Middle School https://www.psdschools.org/middle-school- championships 3:30PM Wellington Middle School Webber Middle School Stay connected with PSD Athletics - 3:30PM Cache La Poudre Middle School Lincoln Middle School 02/01/17 3:30PM Resurrection Christian Lesher Middle School Poudre School District Athletics 3:30PM Boltz Middle School Preston Middle School 3:30PM Kinard Middle School Blevins Middle School @ PSD _ ATHLETICS 3:30PM Lincoln Middle School Wellington Middle School 3:30PM Webber Middle School Blevins Middle School 02/06/17 3:30PM Lesher Middle School Cache La Poudre Middle School 3:30PM Preston Middle School Resurrection Christian Current schedules and standings: 3:30PM Boltz Middle School Kinard Middle School

www.poudreschooldistrictathletics.org 3:30PM Wellington Middle School Lesher Middle School 3:30PM Blevins Middle School Lincoln Middle School 02/08/17 3:30PM Cache La Poudre Middle School Preston Middle School 3:30PM Resurrection Christian Boltz Middle School 3:30PM Kinard Middle School Webber Middle School

3:30PM Wellington Middle School Boltz Middle School 3:30PM Blevins Middle School Preston Middle School 02/13/17 3:30PM Webber Middle School Lesher Middle School 3:30PM Cache La Poudre Middle School Resurrection Christian 3:30PM Kinard Middle School Lincoln Middle School

3:30PM Preston Middle School Wellington Middle School 3:30PM Lesher Middle School Blevins Middle School 02/15/17 3:30PM Lincoln Middle School Webber Middle School 3:30PM Boltz Middle School Cache La Poudre Middle School 3:30PM Resurrection Christian Kinard Middle School

3:30PM Resurrection Christian Wellington Middle School 3:30PM Boltz Middle School Blevins Middle School 02/22/17 3:30PM Preston Middle School Webber Middle School 3:30PM Lesher Middle School Lincoln Middle School 3:30PM Cache La Poudre Middle School Kinard Middle School

3:30PM Wellington Middle School Cache La Poudre Middle School 3:30PM Blevins Middle School Resurrection Christian 02/27/17 3:30PM Webber Middle School Boltz Middle School 3:30PM Lincoln Middle School Preston Middle School 3:30PM Kinard Middle School Lesher Middle School 03/07/17 3:30PM Semi-Final Round High Seeds 03/09/17 6:00PM Championship Game Rocky Mountain High School PSD Middle School Athletic League - 8th Girls' Basketball 2016-17 (6/29/16) Date Time Home/Host Opponent/Away 3:30PM Blevins Middle School Cache La Poudre Middle School 3:30PM Webber Middle School Resurrection Christian 01/26/17 3:30PM Lincoln Middle School Boltz Middle School 3:30PM Lesher Middle School Preston Middle School 3:30PM Wellington Middle School Kinard Middle School

3:30PM Wellington Middle School Blevins Middle School 3:30PM Cache La Poudre Middle School Webber Middle School Playoff information and brackets can be 01/30/17 3:30PM Resurrection Christian Lincoln Middle School found at: 3:30PM Boltz Middle School Lesher Middle School 3:30PM Kinard Middle School Preston Middle School https://www.psdschools.org/middle-school- championships 3:30PM Webber Middle School Wellington Middle School Stay connected with PSD Athletics - 3:30PM Lincoln Middle School Cache La Poudre Middle School 02/01/17 3:30PM Lesher Middle School Resurrection Christian Poudre School District Athletics 3:30PM Preston Middle School Boltz Middle School 3:30PM Blevins Middle School Kinard Middle School @ PSD _ ATHLETICS 3:30PM Wellington Middle School Lincoln Middle School 3:30PM Blevins Middle School Webber Middle School 02/06/17 3:30PM Cache La Poudre Middle School Lesher Middle School 3:30PM Resurrection Christian Preston Middle School Current schedules and standings: 3:30PM Kinard Middle School Boltz Middle School

www.poudreschooldistrictathletics.org 3:30PM Lesher Middle School Wellington Middle School 3:30PM Lincoln Middle School Blevins Middle School 02/08/17 3:30PM Preston Middle School Cache La Poudre Middle School 3:30PM Boltz Middle School Resurrection Christian 3:30PM Webber Middle School Kinard Middle School

3:30PM Boltz Middle School Wellington Middle School 3:30PM Preston Middle School Blevins Middle School 02/13/17 3:30PM Lesher Middle School Webber Middle School 3:30PM Resurrection Christian Cache La Poudre Middle School 3:30PM Lincoln Middle School Kinard Middle School

3:30PM Wellington Middle School Preston Middle School 3:30PM Blevins Middle School Lesher Middle School 02/15/17 3:30PM Webber Middle School Lincoln Middle School 3:30PM Cache La Poudre Middle School Boltz Middle School 3:30PM Kinard Middle School Resurrection Christian

3:30PM Wellington Middle School Resurrection Christian 3:30PM Blevins Middle School Boltz Middle School 02/22/17 3:30PM Webber Middle School Preston Middle School 3:30PM Lincoln Middle School Lesher Middle School 3:30PM Kinard Middle School Cache La Poudre Middle School

3:30PM Cache La Poudre Middle School Wellington Middle School 3:30PM Resurrection Christian Blevins Middle School 02/27/17 3:30PM Boltz Middle School Webber Middle School 3:30PM Preston Middle School Lincoln Middle School 3:30PM Lesher Middle School Kinard Middle School

03/01/17 3:30PM Pigtail Round #10 at #7, #9 at #8 03/06/17 3:30PM Quarterfinal Round High Seeds 03/08/17 3:30PM Semi-Final Round High Seeds 03/09/17 7:15PM Championship Game Rocky Mountain High School PSD Middle School Athletic League - Varsity Wrestling 2016-17 (8/9/16) Date Time Home/Host Opponent/Away 3:30PM Wellington Middle School Preston Middle School 3:30PM Cache La Poudre Middle School Kinard Middle School 01/31/17 3:30PM Blevins Middle School Boltz Middle School 3:30PM Lesher Middle School Lincoln Middle School

3:30PM Lincoln Middle School Preston Middle School 3:30PM Cache La Poudre Middle School Wellington Middle School 02/03/17 3:30PM Boltz Middle School Kinard Middle School 3:30PM Webber Middle School Lesher Middle School https://www.psdschools.org/middle-school- 3:30PM Boltz Middle School Lincoln Middle School championships 3:30PM Cache La Poudre Middle School Preston Middle School 02/07/17 Stay connected with PSD Athletics - 3:30PM Webber Middle School Kinard Middle School 3:30PM Blevins Middle School Lesher Middle School Poudre School District Athletics 3:30PM Preston Middle School Boltz Middle School @ PSD _ ATHLETICS 3:30PM Wellington Middle School Webber Middle School 02/10/17 3:30PM Kinard Middle School Blevins Middle School 3:30PM Lesher Middle School Cache La Poudre Middle School

3:30PM Webber Middle School Lincoln Middle School 3:30PM Boltz Middle School Cache La Poudre Middle School www.poudreschooldistrictathletics.org 02/14/17 3:30PM Blevins Middle School Wellington Middle School 3:30PM Kinard Middle School Lesher Middle School

3:30PM Lincoln Middle School Blevins Middle School 3:30PM Preston Middle School Webber Middle School 02/17/17 3:30PM Kinard Middle School Wellington Middle School 3:30PM Lesher Middle School Boltz Middle School

3:30PM Kinard Middle School Lincoln Middle School 3:30PM Preston Middle School Blevins Middle School 02/21/17 3:30PM Webber Middle School Cache La Poudre Middle School 3:30PM Wellington Middle School Lesher Middle School

3:30PM Lincoln Middle School Wellington Middle School 3:30PM Preston Middle School Kinard Middle School 02/24/17 3:30PM Cache La Poudre Middle School Blevins Middle School 3:30PM Boltz Middle School Webber Middle School

3:30PM Wellington Middle School Boltz Middle School 3:30PM Lincoln Middle School Cache La Poudre Middle School 02/28/17 3:30PM Lesher Middle School Preston Middle School 3:30PM Blevins Middle School Webber Middle School

03/04/17 8:00AM District Championships Fort Collins High School