August 2013 Newsletter - Poudre School District

Cache La Poudre Middle School 

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General Information 

Mission Statement 

“Cache La Poudre Middle 

School is a school where respect, 

rigor, relevance, responsibility 

and relationships drive 

learning.” 

Phone Numbers 

Front Desk 488-7400 

Attendance 490-3087 

Fax 488-7433 

Media Center 488-7409 

Principal 

Alicia Bono 488-7402 

Assistant Principal 

Abby Himlie 488-7403 

Counselor 

Cheryl Duke 488-7404 

Office Manager 

Cindy Cosmas 488-7401 

Address 

Cache La Poudre 

Middle School 

3515 W CR 54G 

LaPorte, CO 80535 

Website 

clpmiddleschool.com 

Cache La Poudre Middle School Newsletter 

Principal’s Message 

Dear CLPMS Families, 

P A G E 1 

The journey of another school year is about to begin. The staff and I appreciate your 

dedication to embark with CLPMS and pledge to do the very best for your child. We 

are all energized and excited for the start of the school year! 

Most exciting is the fact that we are very close to achieving our goal of becoming a 

certified International Baccalaureate (IB) School. To do so is a tremendous 

undertaking that requires significant work and dedication on the part of the school 

staff. Our teachers have been tirelessly working to transform our school to meet the 

IB requirements. Updates will be posted in the monthly newsletter.1 

The newsletter is one medium we use to communicate with our stakeholders. We 

also share information in a number of other ways: 

Our school marquis 

The school website 

Mass emails (to receive those emails and the monthly newsletters you will need 

to sign up for the list serve through the PSD website) 

Automated phone calls from the phone numbers in our student information 

system. These are the numbers provided by you, so please help us ensure they 

are your current phone numbers. 

Facebook and Twitter 

Every student will receive the weekly announcements and monthly newsletter in 

their school emails every Friday. 

We are dedicated to the familial partnership we have with our community and 

parents. There are several ways to be involved as a part of the CLPMS team. If you 

would like to volunteer at any time during the year, please contact our Office 

Manager, Cindy Cosmas, to register. More information regarding specific volunteer 

opportunities will be communicated through the year. 

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Advertising in this newsletter does not imply endorsement by Poudre School District.

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P A G E 2 

Just as we welcome new students to our school every year, we also welcome new 

staff. This year joining our team are: 

7 th and 8 th Spanish - Ms. Cecilia Walter 

6 th and 7 th Geography - Mr. Stephen Springsteen 

6 th English - TBD 

We appreciate your support as together we continue the amazing educational 

experience that CLPMS provides. Together we display the 3 R’s as an entire school 

community: Respect for Ourselves, Respect for Others, and Respect for our 

Environment. 

New Traffic Flow Configuration 

In order to ensure greater safety before and after school, we have a new traffic flow 

configuration for this year. Parents dropping off and picking up students will drive 

around the parking lot and cue up on the west side of the building. Buses will drive 

around the building and cue up between the middle and elementary school. Please 

look for the new lines and signs. The first week there will be people out assisting 

students and drivers as we all learn our new system. Thank you in advance for your 

patience! 

Sincerely, 

Mrs. Bono 

Six Easy Ways to Help CLP 

Order new magazines and renew old subscriptions through 

our Magazine Sale 

Shop at Albertson’s and scan the free Community Card 

(available in our office) 

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

Shop at Target with a Target “Red Card” and designate CLP Middle School 

Bring in your used printer/toner cartridges and we recycle them for money 

that buys books for our Media Center 

Shop at Office Depot and give them CLP Middle School’s ID# 70018141

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IB-MYP Updates – August 2013 

P A G E 3 

Several exciting items are 

happening with IB-MYP 

this school year. 

1. IB-MYP Application for Authorization: 

On June 1, 2013, Cache La Poudre Middle School received approval to proceed with 

our APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION. This is the third key stage in 

becoming an authorized IB-MYP School. The Application for Authorization is 

due on October 1, 2103. During this school year we will continue to implement the 

program, train additional teachers and prepare for our IB-MYP Authorization visit in 

Spring 2014. The purpose of the IB-MYP Authorization visit is to: 

consult those who will be involved in the implementation of the programme, 

evaluate the school's preparedness to implement the programme, and 

complete a report on the school's commitment and ability to deliver the 

programme. 

We are currently on track to be a fully-authorized IB-MYP School starting Fall 

2014. 

2. School Innovation Program Grant: 

In May 2013, CLPMS received $23,520.00 to focus on education of the” whole 

child” by developing a school-wide interdisciplinary project. The innovation is 

centered on the topic of GLOBAL WATER QUALITY, AVAILABILITY AND 

STEWARDSHIP. This proposal is innovative, as students will be developing a 

student and community-friendly expo, complete an interdisciplinary school-wide 

book study, and then raise funds to support local and global water education 

programs. This program will begin with a focus on local water quality, availability 

and stewardship, and, as the school year progresses, it will move to a more global 

perspective. 

For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit http://www.ibo.org. 

The IB-MYP site coordinator is Mary Richmond and her email is 

mrichmon@psdschools.org. 

Counseling News 

Sixth graders may pick up their schedules on Tuesday, August 13 th from 9:00 - 11:00 

a.m. Their locker number and combination will also be printed on the schedule. We 

will have students here to conduct tours and to help find your students’ classrooms 

and locker, and they will also be able to help students practice opening their lockers. 

Seventh and eighth grade students may pick up their schedule on Wednesday, August 

14 th from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. They may also find their lockers and check their combination. 

SCHEDULES MAY ONLY BE PICKED UP BY THAT STUDENT OR HIS/HER 

PARENT OR GUARDIAN. Students will be expected to bring their schedule with 

them on the first day of school. For questions about schedules, please contact Mrs. 

Duke for an appointment.

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P A G E 4 

Newsletter Advertisements 

Parents: we would like to encourage you to support the advertisers in our 

newsletters and consider using them as a primary resource for school information. 

These advertisers are supporting our school with their paid advertisements, and we 

want them to know how much we appreciate their investment in the CLP 

community! 

We wish you all a wonderful 2013-14 school year! 

Europe Trip 2013 

On June 10 th , 2013, twenty CLP Students and three 

CLP staff member set out on a transatlantic flight 

destined for a nine-day trip of Ireland. After landing in 

Dublin, we began touring the country in our private 

bus and with the help of our full time guide. We 

started in Dublin and, after viewing many of the 

historical sites in Dublin (including the 1200 year old 

Book of Kells), we headed west to Galway. Along the 

way we stopped at “Ireland’s Stonehenge” a 4,000 

year old structure that remains a mystery to this very 

day. When we reached Galway we had some time to 

explore that small city and then headed out to our hotel 

located right on Galway Bay. After spending the next 

day touring the Conemara region, including Kylemore 

Abbey, we headed south visiting the Cliffs of Moher 

and Bunratty Castle along the way. After spending the 

next night in Killarney and having a chance to see a 

traditional Irish band, we headed out to the Ring of 

CLP students get a lesson in 

the Irish language in a turn 

of the century one room 

school house run by a very 

Kerry. Along the way we had a nice visit to a mountain sheep farm and learned about 

the training of sheep dogs. Our last day we visited Blarney Castle where a lot of the 

students chose to kiss the Blarney Stone. At the end of the trip we were all very tired 

but really happy that we got to see and experience so much of Ireland!

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Assistant Principal’s Message 

P A G E 5 

Welcome back! I can’t wait to see our new sixth graders and returning seventh and 

eighth graders in the halls and classrooms. As always, please call, email or stop by 

my office anytime. Please see reminders and changes below for this Fall. 

~Abby Himlie 

Student Handbook 

At the end of last school year, we conducted surveys with students, staff and families 

regarding student handbook procedures. After reviewing all input, we adjusted some 

school procedures and policies. These are described in pages six through twelve of 

your student’s planner. Please review these with your child. Your support is 

essential to our success. 

PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) 

Our PBIS committee worked hard last year to define our school-wide expectations to 

align with our school mission statement and IB learner profiles. Throughout the 

school year, your child will be rewarded and recognized for making positive choices. 

Please remind him or her to demonstrate RESPECT in all actions! 

RRR!!! 

CLP Pirates... 

Respect Ourselves 

INQUIRERS 

RISK TAKERS 

REFLECTIVE 

THINKERS 

Respect Others 

OPEN-MINDED 

COMMUNICATORS 

PRINCIPLED 

Respect our Environment 

BALANCED 

KNOWLEDGEABLE 

CARING

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P A G E 6 

CLPMS Attendance Policy 

Students are required by State Law to attend school every day 

unless excused. Regular school attendance not only helps 

build good work and study habits, but also greatly benefits 

the student in relationship to the learning process. A student 

can never make up a day missed even though she or he may 

go over the assignments that were presented. The discussions and experiences that 

take place in the classroom are often more valuable than the written material. 

Please, if possible, do not schedule family vacations during the school year, as your 

son or daughter will be missing valuable instructional time that, once lost, cannot be 

regained. We also recognize that sometimes families do not have choices in 

vacation time, so we will certainly work with you if that is your situation. 

Excused Absences 

An excused absence is one deemed by the school to be legitimate. Make-up work 

will be allowed for an excused absence and credit will be given. Typically, 

absences shall be excused under the following conditions if (from District Policy): 

1. The student is ill or injured and may be expected to return to school within a 

reasonable length of time, as determined by the building principal, or for 

medical or dental appointments. 

2. The student receives approval from the principal or his/her designee in advance 

of the absence for good cause, or receives approval after the absence in the case 

of emergencies such as sudden illness or death within the family. 

3. The student is participating in religious observances as described in “Guidelines 

for Religious Observances,” published and approved by the school district. 

4. The student is attending a District-sponsored activity. 

5. The student is temporarily in the custody of the court or law enforcement 

authorities or is required to appear in court. 

6. The student has been suspended from school. 

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P A G E 7 

Unexcused Absences/Truancy 

An Unexcused Absence is any absence that does not fall under the above 

qualifications for Excused Absences. Unexcused absences are subject to a variety of 

consequences and interventions. An unexcused absence, which may be from a single 

class or multiple classes, is one that the school does not approve but the 

parent/guardian knows about. Examples of absences which are unexcused include, 

but are not limited to such reasons as babysitting, oversleeping, working, a family 

trip, or missing the bus or ride. An absence not properly reported by the parent or 

guardian is unexcused unless circumstances warrant otherwise. Truancy is when 

neither school nor parents/guardians know of the absence. All Unexcused Absences 

will be recorded as such. Once a student exceeds 10% of their enrolled days, a letter 

of concern will be mailed home. If further unexcused absences persist, the student 

will be referred to the Attendance Review Team (ART). The purpose of the 

Attendance Review Team is to work with the student and parents to help find 

solutions to increase school attendance. 

Absences, Tardies, and Excuses 

When a student is absent from school for illness or for other reasons, a parent or 

guardian should inform the school by 8:00 a.m. on the morning of the absence. We 

have a recorder to handle your calls. You may call the school attendance number 

(488-7405) 24/7. If we do not receive a call by 9:00 a.m., the school will be calling 

the parent/guardian to check on the reason for the absence. In addition, a written 

note excusing the absence may be requested. 

Tardy Policy 

Punctuality is a valuable life skill, and CLPMS students are expected to be on time. 

Any student who is late arriving to school in the morning or will be late to any class 

period, must report to the front/attendance office to receive a pass to class. Excused 

tardies may include: doctor or dental appointments, a late bus or other circumstances. 

Sleeping through an alarm, because one was up late the night before, running 

errands, missing the bus, babysitting, talking in the halls, etc. are not excused tardies. 

In order to receive an excused tardy pass, a student must have a written note signed 

by a parent or guardian, a phone call indicating the tardy is for an excusable reason, 

or a pass from a teacher. After every third unexcused tardy, the student will receive 

one lunch detention. After every 12 unexcused tardies, the student will receive after 

school detention on a Tuesday or Thursday 2:30-3:30PM. Further unexcused 

tardiness may result in a teacher/parent/guardian/administrator conference and a 

behavior contract. Tardies accumulate through a semester and reset at the beginning 

of second semester. 

Make-up Work 

Though the state only requires one day, because of our modified block schedule, 

students shall have two school days for every day of excused absence, generally not 

to exceed ten school days to make up any missed assignments. It is the student's 

responsibility to obtain make-up work. 

Pre-Arranged Absences 

Prior to a prearranged absence, a student must obtain a prearranged absence form 

from the Attendance Office and initiate a request for assignments from each teacher. 

Students shall have a choice of completing assignments prior to the prearranged 

absence, or have one day for each day absent to make up the work, generally not to 

exceed ten school days. We ask that you please make arrangements with specific 

teachers, especially if a long term project has been assigned to be worked on during 

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P A G E 8 

the absence. If the reason for an absence is a school-sponsored trip, work is 

expected to be turned in before the student leaves for the trip. 

Homework Requests 

For students who have been absent one or two days, teachers will provide makeup 

work upon the students’ return. For absences of three or more days, our preferred 

method for obtaining assignments is to first check the Black Board posting for 

teachers who utilize it, and e-mail those who do not. Teachers will be checking e- 

mail daily. For those without internet/e-mail access, contact the front office. 

Please give 24 hours advance notice to the office to allow adequate time to gather 

Immunization Requirements 

All students entering the 6 th grade for the 2013-2014 

school year will be required to have proof of receiving the 

Tdap vaccine. This requirement is based on the Center for 

Disease Control recommendations to prevent cases of 

Pertussis (Whooping Cough). 

 

 

Consult with your health care provider about your student receiving the 

vaccines. Immunization Clinics are held regularly at the Larimer County Health 

Department - call 498-6700 for schedules and information. 

Documentation of your child’s entire immunization information should be 

provided to your school office to be part of his/her official school immunization 

record. 

The state of Colorado Immunization Law, allows Medical, Religious, and Personal 

Exemptions. In the event of an outbreak, exempted persons may be subject to 

exclusion from school and quarantined. 

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! 

Sign up to follow PSD and CLPMS on Facebook and Twitter. For 

PSD, the links are located at the top of the PSD home page at www.psdschools.org. 

For CLPMS, the links are located on the left side of the home page at 

http://schoolweb.psdschools.org/clpms/index.html. Check it out! 

Drug Dog Procedures 

The periodic use of the Larimer County Sheriff Department’s K-9 Patrol is necessary 

in order to maintain a school environment that is safe and free from drugs. 

These trained dogs will not disrupt the school learning environment, but will make 

searches of the school and grounds.

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School Supplies 

P A G E 9 

6 th Grade Supplies 

2” three-ring binder with eight to ten 

subject dividers 

Loose-leaf notebook paper and 

Graph paper 

1 spiral notebook for Geography 

1 composition book 

(100 sheets/200 pages) for Science 

2 3-hole punched two pocket folders 

Large pencil pouch 

3 boxes of #2 pencils (12 each) 

Pens for grading (black, blue or red) 

NO GEL PENS 

Colored Pencils (12) 

Glue Stick, Scissors, and Index 

Cards 

Ruler (12” standard and metric 

measurements) 

Planner (please purchase at CLPMS) 

1 box of facial tissue (Kleenex) 

1 ream of computer paper (optional) 

Spanish – Pocket folder and notebook 

6 th Grade Math Pocket Folder 


Loose leaf white lined paper 

Pencils (a box or two) 

Ball point pens(blue or black ink 

only 

Eraser 

3” three ring binder with at least 8 

subject dividers 

2 composition notebooks (one for 

Math and one for Science) 

2 spiral notebooks (one for Geography 

and one for English) 

each one subject or approximately 

70 pages 

Graph paper (for math) 

Planner (please purchase at 

CLPMS) 

One box of tissue (Kleenex) 

One ream of computer paper 

(optional) 


Loose-leaf lined notebook paper 

1 one-subject spiral notebook for 

History only 


Science only 


English only 

#2 pencils 

Ink pens (blue, black or red) 

Colored pens/pencils 

2 packages of lined 3x5 index cards 

for Science (vocab flashcards) 

1 small calculator (add, subtract, 

multiply and divide) 

Planner (please purchase at CLPMS) 

1 box of facial tissue (Kleenex) 

1 ream of computer paper (optional) 

All Math Classes 

1 composition notebook (math 

specific) 

Loose-leaf paper for homework 

and extra practice 

#2 pencil(s) 

Ink pen(s) 

(no black ink pen – any other 

color) 

Graph paper 

12” ruler 

Protractor 

Scissors 

Colored Pencils (12) 

Eraser 

Personal pencil sharpener

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Important Dates 

PLEASE NOTE: School hours for 2013-14 are 7:25am – 2:15pm 

P A G E 10 

Sports Physicals (@ CLPMS - $30): 

August 6 th (10:00am – 1:00pm) 

August 14 th (1-3pm) 

6 th Graders Pick Up Schedules: August 13 th (9-11am) 

7 th & 8 th Graders Pick Up Schedules: August 14 th (1-3pm) 

WEB Leader Training: 

First Day of School for 6 th graders- 

(WEB Orientation): 

All students attend: 

Back to School Night: 

Back to School BBQ 

August 16 th (7:25am-2:15pm) 

August 19 th 



5:00 - 6:30pm 

6 th Grade Parent Orientation 6:00 - 6:30pm 

Meet the Teachers 

School Pictures: 

Magazine Sale Kickoff: 

River Week: 

6:30 - 8:00pm 

September 3 rd 

September 12 th 

September 23 rd - 27 th 

Sports Schedules 

Football Practice Begins: 


Season (7 th Grade): 

August 20 th – October 15 th 

(8 th Grade): August 21 st – October 16 th 

Softball Practice Begins: 

Season: 

Tennis Practice: 

Season: 

Cross-Country Practice: 

Season: 

August 21st (2:30 – 4:30pm) 

September 5 th – October 7 th 


September 3 rd – October 1 st 

August 21st 

To be announced 

Additional School Information: 

School doors will be unlocked at 6:45am each day. When students arrive, they will 

be directed either to the main gym, the Media Center or to the cafeteria if they are 

having breakfast. When the first bell rings at 7:18am, students will be permitted to 

go to their lockers. 

School Resource Officer 

Our Resource Officer for the 2013 – 2014 school year will 

be Deputy Nancy Remington. The SRO Program is a 

partnership between the Larimer County Sheriff 

Department and PSD. Deputy Remington will rotate between CLP and Wellington 

MS. She can be reached at 566-0600. Guidelines for our School Resource Officer 

are available on the PSD website.

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Pirate Tutorial 2013-2014 

P A G E 11 

The purpose of Pirate Tutorial 

is to promote student learning and success 

by providing a productive time and place 

for students to work after school. 

Pirate Tutorial is for any student who would like to stay after school to study. 

Pirate Tutorial will begin September 3 rd and is held in the Media Center. A 

certified teacher is always present. 

Pirate Tutorial will be offered from 2:30pm to 4:30pm, Monday through Thursday, 

throughout the school year. There will be some exceptions, usually surrounding 

school holidays. These exceptions will be posted on the announcements. 

Pirate Tutorial Release forms can be obtained from the Front Office. 

Daily attendance will be tracked. Students utilizing Pirate Tutorial will be 

required to sign in by 2:45pm. 

Once signed in, students must remain in Pirate Tutorial until 4:30pm. Exceptions 

to this rule will be made if the parent comes to the Media Center to personally sign 

out their student, calls the Media Center, 488-7409 (student will be sent to the 

front of the building), or has submitted a signed release statement (see next page). 

Also, if the student has an elementary bus pass from the office, they will be 

allowed to leave at 3:30pm. They may not leave Pirate Tutorial to obtain this pass. 

They need to get the elementary bus pass prior to coming to Pirate Tutorial. 

All students must be responsible for bringing all of their homework every day. 

All CLPMS rules from the Parent/Student handbook will be in effect during Pirate 

Tutorial. 

CLPMS reserves the right to dismiss any student for any length of time for failure 

to comply with the rules. 

Back to School Night 

On August 29 th , CLPMS will be holding their annual Back to School Night. 

The schedule for the evening’s events is as follows: 

5:00 – 6:10pm Family Barbecue ($3 per plate) 

5:45 – 6:07pm 6 th grade / New student parent presentation in 

New Gym 

6:10 – 6:27pm 6 th grade visits Period 4 and 11 teachers 

6:15 – 6:27pm 7 th and 8 th grade parent presentation in 

New Gym 

6:30 – 8:00pm Meet the Teachers

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Athletics 

P A G E 12 

Fall sports are approaching quickly! We would like to welcome Steve Springsteen 

to our coaching staff, as he will be coaching football this Fall. Cross country and 

tennis are school sports rather than club this year, so we will have four Fall sports 

to participate in and support this year! 

Football: 7 th and 8 th grades 

Practice starts August 6 

Coaches: Steve Springsteen and TBD 

Cross Country: 6 th , 7 th , and 8 th grades 


Coach: Terri Berger 

Softball: 7 th and 8 th grades 


Coaches: Head Carla Bredehoft and Assistant Cheryl Duke 

Tennis: 7 th and 8 th grades 


Coaches: Eric Hermann and Dale Jackson 

Physicals are required to try out. We will offer them at CLPMS August 6 th from 

10am - 1pm and August 14 th from 9am - 11:30am for $30. Turn physical forms in 

to Peggy Simpson in the front office. 

An eligibility form and athletic fee are required to participate in the first 

competition. Turn both of these in to Cindy Cosmas in the front office. Athletic 

fees are $75 per sport. Sixth grade cross country and track are $35. PSD has a 

family maximum amount of $300. 

Middle school is the time to try new activities and sports. Please encourage your 

child to participate in school athletics! 

River Week 

CLPMS is once again excited to begin this year’s 

RIVER WEEK. Mrs. Banek, Mrs.Richmond and 

Mrs. Hicks are all planning fun activities for the 

week of September 23 – September 27, so come 

ready for all types of weather AND be ready for 

lots of excitement. In addition to River Week, 

each member of the Science Department is 

looking forward to a wonderful year of science 

fun. Sixth, 7 th and 8 th graders can all look forward to labs, activities, and interesting 

science content, with each grade level studying scientific processes, physical science, 

earth science and life science. So hang on tight while we pump you up for science 

exhilaration!

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Volunteer News 

P A G E 13 

Welcome back, parents, to what should be a great 

year at CLPMS! Part of what makes CLPMS a 

great place for our children is all of the parents and 

volunteers that help support our school and its staff 

all year long. In fact, without parent volunteers, 

our school would not be able to do many of the extra things that enhance our 

children’s education. 

We want to encourage you to make sure you are plugged in to our school’s volunteer 

database. If you are already registered, please check your profile and make sure it is 

current. If you have not registered to be a volunteer before, you must do so prior to 

volunteering in any way. The process is very quick, usually with a 24-hour turnaround 

time. 

To register, please follow these instructions: 

Go to www.psdschools.org 

Click on the “Parents” tab at the top of the page. 

Click on the “Email Alert Signup” link in the list on the left side of the page. 

Fill out your information and be sure to designate CLPMS. 

We will have a volunteer badge for you at the school once you are registered. We 

look forward to seeing you here at CLPMS throughout the 2013-14 school year! 

Volunteer Opportunities for Parents 

We have 3 times during the school year that we provide dinner for our dedicated 

staff: during both conference times (Fall and Spring) and during Teacher 

Appreciation Week in May. The coordinator simply sends out an email two weeks 

prior to those who have already signed up to help with staff appreciation. They also 

coordinate setting up and cleaning up the staff lounge before and after each event. 

River Week: 

We have a need for volunteers to help the science classes set up for River Week. 

Volunteers will be needed throughout the week. It is a fun day outdoors by the 

river. 

Magazine Sales: 

We need parent volunteers to help count orders and money on the turn-in day. It 

goes faster with more people! 

Prize Day for Magazine Sales: 

We need volunteers to help hand out prizes during lunch one day only. 

Classroom Volunteers: 

Volunteers are needed mainly in the Media Center, but certain teachers request 

volunteers in their classrooms throughout the year. A list will be available at 

Back-to-School night. 

School Dances (4-5 dances during school year): 

2-liter bottles of soda and small (4 oz.) cup donations are appreciated throughout 

the year (should be dropped off in the front office). We also need some parent 

chaperones during the dances.

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P A G E 14 

Traffic Flow Diagram

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Attention Parents! 

P A G E 15 

We are in need of a Volunteer Building Coordinator! This position is essential to 

the Volunteer Program and the CLP community. This person should be familiar 

with the school and staff, have good organizational and time management skills, and 

have the ability to work well with people. The responsibilities of the Volunteer 

Building Coordinator include: 

Contacting and meeting with school staff to compile requests for volunteers. 

Managing recruitment, coordination and retention of volunteers. 

Communicating regularly with the school community through emails and 

newsletters. 

Being a liaison between the school and the Partnership Center. 

The best part about being the Volunteer Building Coordinator is meeting people! 

You would get to know CLP’s administration, office staff, and teachers. You would 

also meet many of the parents of CLP students. It is a great way to be connected to 

and involved in the community. If you are interested in this position, please contact 

Cindy Cosmas at 488-7401. Thank you! 

A Powerful Story of Love, Loss & Liberation 

PSD’s 8 th graders are extremely fortunate 

to have been invited, at no 

charge, to hear a powerful presentation 

by Gerda Weissman Klein on 

October 21 st at 10am. Deeply impacted 

by her experience as a Holocaust 

survivor, Mrs. Klein has dedicated 

her life to sharing a message of 

hope, tolerance, and inspiration, combined 

with appreciation for all that 

America offers. Among other accomplishments, 

Mrs. Klein has authored 

several books, was awarded 

the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 

2011, and won an Academy Award 

for the documentary of her life, One 

Survivor Remembers. 

The local Richardson Foundation is 

funding this event. PSD is collaborating 

with local organizations to determine 

whether the transportation 

costs may be covered as well. Please mark your calendar and stay tuned for more 

information about this incredible event!

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Student Handbooks 

P A G E 16 

Every CLP Middle School student should have a student handbook and carry it with 

them to all classes. Student handbooks will be available in the front office beginning 

August 12 th . They are priced at $8.00 and include information pertinent to CLP 

Middle School. This is the same price that we pay for the planners. We strongly 

encourage all students to purchase their handbooks through the Front Office before 

school starts. 

Meal Programs 

Meal prices for 2013-14 are as follows: 

Lunch $2.50 

Reduced .40 

Milk .45 

Breakfast 1.25 

Adult Breakfast 1.75 

Adult Lunch 3.00 

It is the policy of Poudre School District 

that charging of meals or snacks is not allowed in secondary schools for any student. 

Meal payments can be dropped off in the Front Office as cash or a check. Payments 

can also be made by credit card online at schoolpaymentsolutions.com. 

To see if your family is eligible for free or reduced school meals, please fill out an 

application at no cost. Free and Reduced applications are available at your school, at 

Child Nutrition’s office (490-3557) or online at http://www.applyforlunch.com. 

Meal activity and low balance email notifications can be set up for each of 

your students at no charge by signing up at schoolpaymentsolutions.com. 

Should you have any questions about these procedures, contact your school or 

Child Nutrition at 490-3557. 

All 6th Grade Students 

WELCOME TO MIDDLE SCHOOL! 

(FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL) 

MONDAY AUGUST 19, 2013 

7:25am-2:15pm 

CACHE LA POUDRE MIDDLE SCHOOL 

6TH GRADE ORIENTATION 

The purpose of this orientation is to make the transition to middle school a positive 

one. 7 th and 8 th graders will be serving as leaders and mentors to 6 th graders. Large 

and small group activities will take place throughout the day including going 

through your entire schedule before everyone is in the school on the first day. 

Wear comfortable clothing and don’t bring all of your stuff. 

 

 

Lunch for this day will be provided at no cost. 

This is a 6 th grade student only function and encourage parents/guardians to let 

your child attend on their own. 

If you have any questions, email us @ 

Tony Gezzi – agezzi@psdschools.org 

Cheryl Duke – cduke@psdschools.org 

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