Incoming Kindergarten Parent Meeting

We will be having an information meeting for incoming kindergarten parents on Wednesday, December 2nd from 5:30-6:30pm in the gym.  There will be an overview of Blue Mountain’s instructional programming, kindergarten content, expectations and registration information.  We hope to see you there!

Lynx To Movement – October Results

We have completed the first month of our new Lynx to Movement program.  We would like to congratulate Mrs. Glasgow’s 5th grade class on being the class winner for October.  They had 75% participation!! AWESOME JOB!  We also chose one student from K-2nd and one student from 3rd-5th who had highest participation and those winners […]

Student Exchange Program: Student Needs Host Family

My name is Morgan McKibben, and I am the Field Director overseeing Colorado for a student exchange program called Youth For Understanding.  I have a student, Josephine (Josi) from Germany who is in need of a new host family.  She is currently attending Silver Creek High School in Longmont, and has grown to love the […]

Turkey Trot is TOMORROW!

Tomorrow is our 6th Annual Turkey Trot!  We are so excited!!  Just a reminder that students shirts will be in their classrooms tomorrow morning.  We also wanted to remind everyone to have your students wear tennis shoes, comfortable clothing such as sweat pants and long sleeve shirts and/or sweatshirts.  Please remember NO snow boots, pajamas […]

Trick-or-Treat Street

Hello Parents   Every year Silver Creek Student Senate hosts an event in which we invite elementary school students to Silver Creek High School to participate in Trick-or-Treat Street. Trick-or Treat Street is a carnival where students can win prizes and games in carnival activities and Trick-or-Treat with the clubs and sports at Silver Creek […]

Celebrating 5 Years as a Green Star School

This week Blue Mountain Elementary celebrated 5 years as a Green Star School.  We had Dr. Haddad, St. Vrain Valley Schools Superintendent and County Commissioner Deb Gardner here to celebrate on Wednesday.  Continuing this week and into next week Eco-Cycle will have activities set up for students at recess and refresher presentations in the classrooms. […]

Science Fair Chairperson Needed

  Lynx PTO is looking for a Science Fair Chairperson.  Responsibilities will include coordinating the Science Fair as well as recruiting and organizing judges, many of whom will have judged previous Science Fair’s.  Prior Science Fair Chair is willing to provide support and guidance when and where needed.  If you are interested in this position […]

RABC Golf Ball Drop

Hello. My name is Kaydene Hubert & I am one of the Co-Presidents of the Silver Creek Raptor Activities Booster Club. We want to share with you & invite your whole community to an event coming up on Oct. 16th. This date is our Homecoming Football Game & it also is a No School Day. […]

What time should you arrive at school?

For safety reasons, students in Kindergarten – 5th grade should not arrive at school before 8:50 a.m.  We have staff on duty from 8:50-9:05 to supervise students as they arrive.  When they arrive prior to 8:50, there are no adults there to supervise, which is a safety concern.  When students arrive on campus, they are […]

Principal’s Update 10.1.15

October is officially upon us, which brings many exciting events at school, including:  – Our annual Book Fair opens tomorrow (October 2) and continues through next Friday (Ocbober 9)  The Book Fair will be open each day before and after school, as well as during evening conferences on October 6 and 8.  Please stop by […]

PTO King Soopers Parking Spot Winner

Each month the PTO randomly selects a parking spot winner from the names of people who used their King Soopers Card the previous month.  This month the winner is Cindy Halley-Gotway.  Enjoy your parking spot Cindy!

Conference Volunteers Needed

We are in need of Volunteers to help provide dinner for Teacher and Staff on the upcoming Parent/Teacher Conference Night on October 14th.  If you are interested is helping out please check out the links below to sign up.  Thank you!  Oct 14:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aqMqfFeQDxuISX_nWyzEyFIXj8Pd5Q21-xTdZnBKDSo/edit?usp=sharing Thanks so much!  

Book Fair Hours

Our Annual Book Fair is upon us!!  Starting Friday, October 2nd students will be visiting the Library during their scheduled library time and filling out wishlists.  While Mrs. Soriano will be there to help students check out there will not be volunteers in the Library so most purchases will likely have to be made during […]

Introducing: LYNX to Movement

LYNX to Movement In an effort to increase movement and decrease traffic, Blue Mountain Elementary is proud to announce Lynx to Movement!  Families are encouraged to carpool, walk, or bike to school!  You can:  Carpool to the bus stop, walk to the bus stop, carpool to school, park on the street and walk to the […]

IMPORTANT – October Count

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 […]

Kindergarten enjoys Genius Hour

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 […]

Fundraiser for Children and Families in Need

PLEASE HELP CHILDREN AND NEEDY FAMILIES!www.PizzaHut.com Fundraiser for CharityIn Memory of Maddy GraylessAll Day on September 27, 2015It’s So Easy – Eat Pizza and Support Charities!IMPORTANT: MUST Order Online and Use Coupon Code: CSSThank you for your support! J 

Principal’s Update 9.24.15

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 News

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

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 […]

Principal’s Update 9.17.15

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 […]

Principal’s Update 9.10.15

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 […]

SCIENCE CURRICULUM: The way we teach science has changed!

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 […]