Lesher Middle School

Sat., Aug. 26th

8:00am Cross Country (John Martin Invitational) @ FCHS

Tues., Aug 29th

4:00pm Varsity Football @ Wellington

5:30pm JV Football @ Wellington

Wed., Aug 30th

3:30 Varsity & JV Volleyball @ Webber (Scrimmage)

3:30 C1 & C2 Volleyabll vs. Webber (@ Lesher)(Scrimmage)

3:30 Girls Tennis vs. Preston @ Fossil Creek Park (Scrimmage)

Thurs., Aug 31st

3:30 Boys Tennis @ Blevins (Scrimmage)

3:30 Cross Country Lincoln Invitational

Mon., Sept. 4th

Labor Day - NO SCHOOL

Thurs., Sept. 7th

4:30-5:30 PTO Meeting (Lesher Media Center)

Visitors

Visitors please do not hold open the main door for someone walking in beind you. This creates a safety risk. Let us know if you have any questions!

Tavelli Area Families

If you are intersted in creating a carpool system to get your students to and from Lesher please email Principal Kotnik at dkotnik@psdschools.org. We have families asking for help!

Health Office # / Email

Families, you may get a call from the health office one day. Here is the number just in case you'd like to save it in your phone: 970 472-3807. Also, Ms. Tucci's email is: ctucci@psdschools.org

An IMMUNIZATION Reminder to Parents: If your student has recently received ANY immunizations, please turn in an updated shot record to the Health Office ASAP! THANKS!!

Boys Soccer Club

Attention all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade boys interested in playing soccer at Lesher this fall see Mr. Buttice in room 34.

Chess

Hello Vikings, Knights and Pawns. If you check out the Lesher Chess Club, you can be the first to say checkmate. Don’t know how to play, we can teach you. We play, learn and compete at different levels. Sign up as soon as possible. Get a flyer from room 3 or talk to Mr. Warchola for more information. We will start September 5th so sign up today!

Snack Shack

The snack shack will be open every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday after school.

Hey Lesher community!

We are in need of volunteers to serve as crossing guards in the morning (7:30-7:50) and afternoons (2:45-3:00) in the intersections of Stover/Prospect and Stover/Lake. If you're willing to volunteer your time please email our principal Don Kotnik at dkotnik@psdschools.org.

Thank you!

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To help streamline drop-off and pick-up, please adhere to Lesher’s Traffic Safety. The area directly in front of the main entrance is designated to busses only. The main entrance and cafeteria entrance are the only entry points to the building; however, during school hours, you must come through the front office.

Drivers:

• Slowdown

• PULL FORWARD in the drop-off/pick-up area

• Yield to pedestrians & crossing guards in crosswalks

• DO NOT BLOCK the roadway, bicycle lanes, handicap spaces, bus entrances, or driveways

• NO parking, stopping, or standing at RED CURBS

Bicyclists/Skateboarders

• Bicycles should use bicycle lanes & obey traffic laws • Dismount your bicycle/ skateboard on the sidewalk in front of the school& walk • Secure your bicycle/skateboard on the racks at the north side of the school

Pedestrians

• Use crosswalks

• Make eye contact with drivers prior to crossing

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This year, make sure everything is up to date before you start your school year! Lesher will have their health tech available during "Check-in" and "Back to School" to answer questions and take medications prior to the start of school so that your student can start the year off ready!

Here's two tips from the health office:

1. All medications, prescription and non-prescription, require forms to be completed. Please review the "Procedures for Medications" and have your doctor complete and SIGN the "Authorization and Release" form found in this link: https://www.psdschools.org/programs-services/medications-health-action-plans

2. All 6th through 12th graders are required to have had a Tdap booster. Please bring an updated vaccine record from your doctor. For more information; please visit: https://www.psdschools.org/programs-services/immunizations-students

For quick access to PDFs from our health tech, click here!

In June 2022, the Poudre School District Board of Education approved a five-year contract with Every Child Pediatrics, which operates the Health and Wellness centers at Lincoln Middle School and Centennial High School.

Call 970-488-4950 to schedule an appointment or Click here for more information

Services include:

• Prevention services, such as annual well-child exams and sports physicals
• Treatment of acute medical issues, such as colds, flu, acute illness and infections
• Management of chronic health conditions, such as asthma and diabetes
• Validated health needs assessments including screenings for depression and anxiety
• Counseling for mental health issues, skill development and resiliency building
• Health and wellness planning for adolescents
• Reproductive health care
• Prescriptions and in-house lab tests
• Health education and awareness campaigns
• Referrals to other medical and mental health professionals
• Vaccines/ immunizations (in collaboration with the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment)
• Dental screenings and services (in collaboration with community providers)
• Assistance with Medicaid/CHP+ enrollment (Centers are a Certified Application and Assistance Site or CAAS provider)

All visitors to Lesher will have to provide the following information via the intercom upon arrival:

1. Valid ID

2. Child's Name

3. Reason for Visiting

Please never let anyone in the building after you enter.

Dropping off an item?

Please follow the above protocol. You will be let in the vestibule. Please write down your child's name and grade on a label and stick it to the item then place on the shelf provided.

Thank you!

Please follow this link for information on Fall Sports

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Did you know Colorado has a safe firearm storage law?

Since July 2021, gun owners are required to keep their firearms securely stored in a safe or approved locking device to ensure minors cannot access the firearm in their homes/vehicles. Link: Safe Storage Of Firearms | Colorado General Assembly

Be SMART For Kids website https://besmartforkids.org/

We would like to compile a spreadsheet of Lesher Businesses for our school and community to utilize. If you own a business, work for a business, or simply want the community to know about services you offer please fill out this form.

Please click here for all club information!

Club Information will be updated in the fall of 2023. Students will take part in a Club Rush at the end of September.

If you are interested in volunteering, please use this link to register: Volunteer Application

If you are already a registered volunteer, please follow the steps below to view volunteer opportunities:

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1. Log in to your Volunteer Portal through this link: Raptor Volunteer Portal

2. When logged in, click on Events within the Navigation Menu

3. Review the details of the Event you wish to sign up for and click “Sign-Up”.

Thank you for contributing your time and talent to PSD!

If you are a Morning Fresh Dairy customer, please bring in your rinsed milk, juice, cream, or other caps to Mr. Mayer and we will raise money for our field trips to Catalina Island, California. That’s right, Lesher Middle School earns money for every cap that is returned. Please turn them in to the box in the front office or send them to Mr. Mayer’s classroom (room 12). If you are interested in Morning Fresh Dairy, every new household sign up raises $25 for Lesher. Click here or ask Mr. Mayer (bmayer@psdschools.org) for more information.

Know someone who has gone out of their way to help someone? See someone picking up trash, helping without being asked, or being a positive role model? Staff and students can nominate students who demonstrate kindness to be entered into a drawing for prizes. See link below!

Be the Sunshine Nomination Form

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Website: https://les.psdschools.org/
Location: Lesher Middle School, Stover Street, Fort Collins, CO, USA
Phone: 970-472-3800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LesherMiddleSchool
Twitter: @Lesher_MS