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GLOBAL EDUCATION – LOCAL COMMUNITY
e-Newsletter October 2015 Principal: Heather Hiebsch
WEBSITE: PGA.PSDschools.org
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Important Dates
Global Citizen Monthly Theme
School News & Announcements
Celebrations & Student Highlights
SAC Update
PTO Update
Please check with your teacher and/or the school website calendar for grade or class
specific announcements and calendar changes! http://pga.psdschools.org
Date Event
10/6/2015 Learning Coach Meeting 2:00pm-3:30pm
10/6/2015 Spirit Day – Wear your Blue & Gold
10/13/2015 Picture Re-Take day
10/15-10/16 2015 No School
10/20/2015 PTO meeting 3:45pm-4:45pm
10/22/2015 Fall Festival
10/28 & 10/29 Costume Spirit Day- join the fun and wear your costume!
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Global Citizen Monthly Theme
Confidence
Students in grades K-12 are spending time talking about academic and social
confidence. Teachers are encouraging confidence by inviting students to participate in
live class, engage in online discussions, and scheduling time for upcoming clubs and
social events.
Students are also learning how to advocate for themselves by taking responsibility for
their learning and asking for help when they need it. High school students are
completing game “quests” in their advisory classes which include skill-building for
lifelong success. Part of the games and discussion include topics on grit &
determination, positive mind-set, and academic & social confidence as part of a school
success plan.
Consider discussing what makes you feel confident (and where you lack confidence)
with your classmates, children/parents, and friends. Discuss a strategy for increasing
confidence in those areas where you may need to focus.
It has been wonderful and inspiring to see our students’ confidence grow as they find a
“groove” at PGA and begin to see their hard work paying off.
Happy October,
Mrs. Hiebsch
What is the one piece of advice you would give
to another student (or LC)?
Students and Learning Coaches can email Mrs. Hiebsch to be
entered into a School Communication prize drawing! You may
even see your response on the school website!
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2015 Post High School Planning Fairs – Open to all
PSD Students and Families
Northern Colorado Out-of-State College Fair
Poudre High School (open to all schools)
Tuesday, October 6, 2015, 6 to 8 pm
Main & Auxiliary Gyms
Register at www.gotocollegefairs.com, print the barcode and bring it to the fair
Post Secondary Planning Night
Fort Collins High School (open to all schools)
Monday, October 12, 2015, 6 to 8:30 pm
McNeal Auditorium
Denver NACAC National College Fair
October 11, 2015, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Denver Mart, Denver CO
Register at www.gotocollegefairs.com, print the barcode and bring it to the fair
Chess Club - Students Grades 4-12
Student’s grades 4-12, do you like playing chess? The PGA Chess Club is starting up
in October! We will meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month starting October
13th. We will meet from 7:45 - 8:25 in the art room #101. The club will be supervised
by Chris Hagge
Root Beer Float Sales (K-12)
NHS and NJHS will start selling root beer floats, cost $1.00 each. We will be selling
root beer floats the first Tuesday of each month during lunch. Continued
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We will also be selling Tootsie Pops for 25 cents. Proceeds will go to a yet-to-be-
determined local cause. Yum!
Student Council
The following students were elected as the 2015-2016 Student Council:
President: Jesse Schmidt, 12th
Vice President: Sara Knaack, 11th
Treasurer: Jasmyne Stewart, 10th
Secretary: Mary Wertheimer, 11th
Class Representatives: Bethaney Bells (10th), Michelle Mount (12th), and
Jon Schmidt (9th)
Feel free to ask them questions or pass on ideas- they want to hear from you!
Run/Walk Club Begins September 22
The Run/Walk club will be every Tuesday from 3:45-4:30pm. This club is for all
students, regardless of fitness level, age, or experience. Awards will be given for
each mile completed. No need to sign-up, just show up and run or walk around our
field for fun and fitness. We are still in need of volunteers, so please contact Stacy
at [email protected] or Mrs. Spruell at [email protected] if you are
interested in helping out. Please also remember that the doors to the building will be
locked at 4:00pm.
Kids Rock
Kids Rock, is PGA’s modern band club, funded by the Little Kids Rock Foundation
and Bohemian Foundation. These organizations generously train teachers and
provide band instruments for schools to conduct modern band programs. Mrs. West
and Mrs. Fenlason will both be working with Kids Rock this year. We will meet on
Thursdays, in room 101, from 3:40 – 4:30, beginning October 1. All students,
grades 2nd – 12th are invited to attend. No previous musical experience is necessary!
Please contact either advisor if you have questions.
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Fall Festival - October 22
PGA’s PTO invites you to bring your family and friends to enjoy an evening of
community and fun! The festival runs from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
This is an all-ages event.
Bring your appetite! Refreshments will be available for purchase.
Wear a costume for a chance to win a prize! All-age appropriate costumes and no
masks please.
Prices
Wristband: $10, unlimited games + Dinner + 1 ticket for a cupcake! Early bird
special: Buy 3 wristbands get one free, available 10/20 3:30pm to 4:00pm.
Games: .25 each.
Dinner: $5 ticket includes: Hot dog, Chili, Side & Drink
Individual food: Hot dog $2, Chili $1.50, Side $1, Drink .50.
Treats: 1 ticket = mini dessert, 2 tickets = large dessert, and 3 tickets get you a piece
of homemade pie!
Holiday Help – All Grades
Families in need of assistance this holiday season can apply to participate in the
Catholic Charities Christmas Gift Distribution Program. Note, if you sign up with
Catholic Charities, you cannot sign up at Timberline Church, Salvation Army, or
The Family Center.
Yearbook
Do you want to preserve special memories for the rest of your
life? This is your last chance to buy your yearbook for $30.
Pick up your yearbook order form at the front office or order
here: tinyurl.com/PGAYearbook Hurry now and get the best
price of the year.
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PE News
We are happily settled into our PE routine after a few weeks of school! We have
been focusing on class cooperation and keeping our bodies in control while
practicing various locomotor movements. Your kiddos should have some fun games
to share with you! Next up – Soccer!
I am currently working towards my Yoga Calm teaching certification, which is a
secular style of yoga designed specifically for instruction in public schools. I do
incorporate 5-10 minutes of the curriculum into my classes to help students transition
from different energy level activities, help gain coping skills and confidence and/or
warm up the body for more vigorous physical exercises. (Ask your child about belly
breathing and when we could use them). If you have questions or concerns, do not
hesitate to contact me: [email protected] . You can also read more about Yoga
Calm at yogacalm.org.
Also, free before-school Yoga Calm classes will be coming soon! Watch Monday
Memos for more info. Thank you for sharing your children with me. Make it a
healthy day!
Health Office
If your child is contagious to other children.
If your child is too uncomfortable to learn or participate.
Temperature is 100 degrees or higher.
Your child must be fever free for 24 hours without fever reducing medications
such as Tylenol or Ibuprofen.
Vomiting, especially if your child vomits before leaving for school in the
morning.
Ear pain, and or drainage.
Eye drainage, redness and or inching.
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Catholic Charities Christmas Gift Distribution
Program
By appointment only! Families in need of assistance who wish to participate in this
program must call 970-484-5010 between 8:30am and 5:00pm to schedule an
appointment beginning September 21st - until appointments are filled.
Location: Catholic Charities - The Mission
(460 Linden Center Dr. Ft Collins, CO 80524)
Appointment dates: October 9th, 16th, and 23rd
Appointmenttimes: 9:00 am - 11:00 am & 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Requirements:
No referrals needed
Child must be 16 years old or younger
Person signing up child must be parent/legal guardian
Adult must present the following:
Valid ID for self and spouse - if applicable
Child’s birth certificate/ Proof of custody
A letter from the school’s lunch program
Proof of address
Distribution dates: December 17th and 18th
Distribution times: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: TBD
“Your name will be shared with other agencies in order to avoid duplication of
services. (Pick up for any other day or time will have to be pre-approved).
School Accountability Committee (SAC)
SAC Parent Representatives Members – School Accountability
Committee
First meeting: October 13 at 7:30 – 8:15 am
Purpose: To provide input for school decisions related to academic
goals, student achievement, finance, facilities, and other goals and mission of PGA.
Meetings: 4 per year (quarterly), Tuesdays 7:30 – 8:20 am.
Application: Please see the attached application if you are interested and return to
Heather Hiebsch [email protected] by September 18, 2015. We would love
to have multiple representatives from each school level – elementary, middle, and
high school.
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Celebrations & Student Highlights
Elementary Student Highlight (K-5)
Katelyn Hays 5th Grade
Katelyn Hays is an awesome leader in the 4th and 5th grade classroom. Katelyn is in
her third year at PGA. She is a great student to look to for advice in online classes, both
k12 and 6th grade math in Blackboard, on campus academics, and behavior. Katelyn is
a great friend and always exhibits the SOAR principles. Great job Katelyn!
High School Student Highlight (9-12)
Clara Phillips, 8th Grade
Clara Phillips is a new PGA 8th grader who recently moved to Fort Collins from
Salida, Colorado. In addition to being a terrific student, Clara competes in barrel
racing. She says she's been riding "since I was about two!" Clara trains several times
a month, and in between she rides at least once a day. She also helps care for the
family's other animals; they have 14 horses, 13 chickens, two cows, and two pigs.
In the winter, Clara likes to ski. We're thrilled that Clara has brought her bright smile
and amazing attitude to our 8th grade class. Welcome to PGA, Clara!
PTO Update
Please join us for our PTO meeting October 20th from
3:45pm-4:45pm in the Gym.
Purpose: To support the goals and mission of PGA
through partnership, fundraising, and family engagement.
Meetings: Typically held the third Tuesday of each month at 3:30 in the gym
(childcare provided).
Questions? Comments? Just saying, “HI!”
I would love to hear from you. Feel free to contact me anytime at:
Phone: (970) 490-3086
Email: [email protected]
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High School Student Highlight (9-12)
Camila Steele, 11th
Camila is new to PGA and has had a stellar start to the year! She works hard to be
successful in all her classes and starts each day with a positive mindset. Camila is an
excellent example of a student that plans out her school days, reaches out to her
teachers when she has questions, and makes the extra effort to get to know her
classmates and be involved in her class community. She is showing great ownership
of her learning and we are so excited to have her as part of the PGA student body this
year. You are a rock star Camila!
