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October Count is upon us!  From September 24th to October 8th the State of Colorado conducts its annual October Count- with the official Student Count day being October 1st.  During this time consistent student attendance is imperative- without it we cannot receive state funding for our students!  Please try to refrain from taking your child on […]

During Genius hour in Mrs. Cruger’s morning kindergarten class, students inquired into the question “What is it like to be a doctor?”.  Thanks to an informative visit and presentation from Dr. Jennifer Blattner, students learned about different types of doctors, the tools doctors use, and how doctors help people.  Students then shared what they learned through […]

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All parents:  Classroom teachers will be sharing (electronically) their Parent Teacher Conference Schedule with you today (September 24). Please select a day/time that works for you to come and meet with your child’s teacher.  Conference dates are October 6, 8, and 14.  Our goal is to have 100% participation in Parent-Teacher Conferences!  Thank you to […]

PTO would like to thank everyone who stepped up to volunteer for the open Turkey Trot positions.  At this time all spots are filled!  YAY!  We will be sending out more information on other volunteer opprotunities closer to the event.

Book Fair will be here in 2 weeks!  We are in need of volunteers to run the registers!  If you would like to volunteer please visit: sagepoint.com/bmesbookfair15  If you would like to sign up directly with the chairperson contact Kelly at [email protected]  .  Thank you for helping to make this a great event!  The Book Fair will […]

It has been a GREAT week at Blue Mountain!  The first 2 days of our 100 Mile Club were very well attended, with nearly 100 students running each morning.  The two-day total was 350 miles! Just awesome!  Thanks to Ms. Pollock for organizing the 100 Mile Club again this year, and to our parent volunteers […]

We have had a great week!  Picture Day is always a fun adventure and this year was no exception!  If you still want to purchase the school pictures, please turn in your money by Friday.   Have you asked your child about Genius Hour?  Be sure to ask them about what they are studying, what […]

Instruction aligned to the NGSS (next generation science standards) represents significant innovations in science classrooms. One of the biggest innovations is that instruction based on the NGSS involves students using their understanding of fundamental science principles to make sense of phenomena (things that happen that students can see in the world around them). Students need […]

Book Fair is right around the corner!  The fair will begin Friday, October 2 and run through Friday October 9. Please look for the volunteer sign up link in next week’s update!