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 […]

Book Fair

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!

Volunteers Needed in Art

If you would like to volunteer and help upload art work to Artsonia please contact Ms. Brubaker at [email protected].   It is a super easy process to learn and volunteering times are very flexible.  Blue Mountain Elementary makes 20% off every sale made at the site.  The students, parents and relatives love seeing student artwork […]

Free/Reduced Lunch Program

Families who wish to apply for free/reduced lunch may do so at any time during the year. A new application MUST be filled out every year. Applications are always avalible in the office for pickup or you can also fill one out online at www.applyforlunch.com  

Math Olympiad

  In this addition, different letters represent different digits. What is the value of ME?     With problems like these, you can see that students must develop more than just computation skills to find the correct answer. This is part of what makes Math Olympiad rewarding and fun.   Students looking to build their mathematical […]

Vision and Hearing

Vision and Hearing is over, and it was a success!  I had 3 parent volunteers each day!  Thanks to the parents that helped make it a sucess.  It was great getting to know you all.  A special “thank you” to the PTO for providing lunch on Monday, it was fantastic!  We also had 7 nursing […]

Curriculum Night/Parent Update Meeting- September 3

Please join us this Thursday for our annual Grade Level Curriculum Night and Parent Update meeting, from 5:30 -6:30 p.m.!  This year we are adding a technology demonstration showcasing some of our new learning tools.  This is a great way for parents to connect with their child’s teachers and learn about what’s new at the […]

Important Safety Information

We would like to remind all parents of the importance of following safety guidelines in the parking lot and Hug and Go Lane.  (found in the Family Guidebook) This week alone I have witnessed cars speeding, agresssive driving, cars left unattended in the Hug and Go Lane, cars parked in the childcare bus spots (blue curb), and children exiting […]

Principal’s Update 8.27.15

We are having a great week!  Students are fully engaged in meaningful work and are excited about learning!    Our PTO is sponsoring another Spirit Night TONIGHT (Thursday) at the Dairy Queen on the corner of Hover and Ken Pratt, by Sports Authority.  A portion of what you spend comes back to the PTO to […]

Blue Mountain Spirit Wear Orders

It’s time to order your Blue Mountain spirit gear!  Please look at the attached flyer for details. All orders may be placed online using the link and code provided on the flyer or just follow the link below:  Skazmacustomapparel.itemorder.com Code: BME15 Thank you and happy ordering!

News from the Health Office

We know that the cost of certain medications can be challenging on the pocketbook.  We have located a great source for Co-Pay assitance for those needing an Epi-Pen.  You can click on the link below for more information.    https://www.epipen.com/copay-offer

GT Identification: Search for Students

Each year schools in St. Vrain Valley School District complete a process to identify students in grades K-12 who demonstrate exceptional ability or performance in one or more academic areas and may therefore qualify for Gifted/Talented educational services.  These students perform at least two years above grade level in their strength area(s) and require additional […]

Math Olympiad

Are you smarter than a 5th grader at BMES?  How about a 4th grader?  Can you solve this problem is 4 minutes? Sample Math Olympiad problem:   Dana has some trading cards. She divides her cards into 5 equal groups with none left over. She then divides one of the groups into 4 piles of […]