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Grads at a Glance, honoring volunteers, new way to get school lunches, and more!

Click to Register Now for 2023-24 Your Poudre School District newsletter Thursday, April 20, 2023 Translate / Traducción / ترجمة Photo caption: Superintendent Brian Kingsley (center) meets with volunteers at Johnson Elementary. Thank you, PSD volunteers! It's National Volunteer Week, and Poudre School District wants to celebrate by thanking each and every one of our nearly 10,000 volunteers for their service, dedication, and care for students. Whether it's helping with field trips, coaching, making thousands of copies, tutoring students, or helping out in other ways, we couldn't do it without you! Click here to read a volunteer appreciation message from Superintendent Brian Kingsley.>> Every year, Poudre School District highlights members of the graduating class in a series of videos, articles, and photos called Grads at a Glance. This year's theme is "Future Connections." Check out the stories below, featuring some of our amazing seniors connecting with people in professions they someday hope to pursue. Graduate Profile: Bryn Erickson Bryn dreams of becoming a biomedical engineer. Check out her chat with a research scientist at Colorado State University.>> Jacob Peterson Jacob is a senior at Fort Collins High School, but he's already in a profession he loves, working as a plumbing apprentice. Learn more about Jacob's story on the Grads at a Glance website.>> Adarsh Payyakkil Adarsh is a senior at Fossil Ridge who wants to help improve people’s lives through engineering and business and plans to major in electrical and computer engineering. Read more about Adarsh on the Grads at a Glance website.>> Graduate Profile: Nicole Grove Nicole has a lot of interests and ideas about her future career. Watch her conversation with a community involvement specialist at Canvas Credit Union.>> Graduation Information The Class of 2023 will be crossing the stage and accepting their diplomas next month. Several graduation ceremonies are scheduled in mid-May, plus an International Baccalaureate convocation ceremony. Visit the PSD website to find out details about ceremony times, dates, and places, as well as services, protocols, and parking at each venue. Four PSD schools pilot new meal checkout technology This spring, students at Dunn, Kinard, Linton, and Rocky Mountain will use finger-scanning technology instead of keying in student ID numbers to check out of the school lunch or breakfast line. If the pilot shows kids can check out faster this way, it may expand to more schools in the 2023-24 school year. Find out more about the biometric pilot program.>> April PSD Board of Education Recognitions and Resolutions Celebrating the accomplishments of students, staff, and others who support PSD schools is one of the most joyful activities at any Board of Education meeting. Click the links below to learn more about this month's Board Recognitions and Resolutions. Board Recognitions Board Resolutions Learn suicide prevention techniques Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) training saves lives. Parents, guardians, and community members are invited to participate in one of the 90-minute QPR trainings April 29 at 9 a.m. (at Fossil Ridge High School), 11:15 a.m. (at Poudre Valley Hospital), and 1:30 p.m. (at Rocky Mountain High School).  Find out more and register for training.>> Calendar Transportation School Meals Safety/Security Tech Support Want to work in PSD? To find job postings, visit the PSD Job Listings site. >>

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Grads at a Glance Special Edition

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Friday, April 28, 2023

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The Class of 2023 is full of innovative, motivated, and remarkable students ready to take on the future. Click on the images below to learn about some of these special grads-to-be. More profiles are coming as we near Graduation Day, so be sure to catch future editions of PSD Now and watch for more profiles on the Grads at a Glance web page and additional videos on YouTube.>> Bailey Wilcox wants to be a welder after she graduates. Watch a video of her conversation with her sister, who is also a welder, here.>> Kylee Lynn is an avid high school tennis player who aspires to become a psychologist someday. Read more of her story here.>> Serving as a member of both the DECA and robotics teams has prepared Adarsh Payyakkil for a future career that blends business and engineering. Read more of his story here.>> Nicole Grove has many interests and is still exploring her career options. Watch a video of Nicole's conversation with a Canvas Credit Union community involvement specialist here.>> A passion for helping people led Maddy Simpson to a job at a nursing home. In the future, she hopes to be an ER nurse. Watch this video to see her conversation with a UCHealth nurse.>> Involvement in several school clubs has given Max Cochran a sense of belonging at PGA. He hopes to find his niche in the workforce in mathematics. Read more of his story here.>> Instead of waiting until after high school to pursue his career goals, Jacob Peterson headed straight into the workforce as a plumbing apprentice. Read more of his story here.>> A future in biomedical engineering is the goal for Bryn Erickson. Watch her conversation with a biomedical engineer at Colorado State University here.>> Graduation ceremonies will take place during the third week of May. Learn more about graduation week events on the PSD website.>>

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Social work grant, Grads at a Glance, superintendent message, and more!

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

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Photo caption: CSU Master of Social Work students will begin internships in PSD this fall. New fellowship program to expand school social work opportunities PSD is the proud recipient of a nearly $10 million federal grant aimed at growing the social work and mental health workforce in public schools. The five-year grant will launch a program this fall that will hire 15 students from the Colorado State University Master of Social Work program to serve as interns in PSD. After one year, the MSW students will graduate from CSU and become fellows for another two years in PSD. Follow this link to learn more about this exciting new opportunity.>> We hope you are enjoying this year's Grads at a Glance series! Watch and read another batch of videos and written profiles about inspiring members of the Class of 2023 by clicking on the images below. The final pieces of the Grads at a Glance series will come in a special edition PSD Now email next week. Neva Foy wants to become a published poet. See her conversation with a local woman who has achieved that dream.>> Being a graphic novelist is a career goal for Ashton Bailey. Watch his conversation with a professional artist here.>> Dance partnership sparks joy, inspires movement in students A long-standing tradition of dance at Laurel Elementary School of Arts and Technology expanded this year to include a 10-week specials class for first- through fourth-graders. The class blends social-emotional learning with concepts of movement and introduces dance to children who may not otherwise have the chance to practice in a studio. Read more about this new opportunity for students and how it could grow on the PSD website.>> Hear from schools by text Starting this summer, all PSD parents will be automatically opted in to receive SMS/text messages as opposed to having to choose to opt in. Parents are encouraged to keep all their contact information updated. Please log into ParentVUE and make sure your cell phone number is up-to-date to ensure delivery of text messages. FAQ's for ParentVUE are available. Superintendent Message: PSD graduates appreciative of support, opportunities It's no exaggeration when I say that my recent conversations with seniors are among the most profound in my nearly 25 years in public education. Listening to their stories and witnessing their introspection, I know that Poudre School District’s Class of 2023 has and will keep making our community better. Read Superintendent Kingsley's full message about graduating with options here.>> Apply now to make a difference on DAC Poudre School District's District Accountability Committee is now accepting applications for the 2023-24 school year. DAC members meet eight times a year to discuss district priorities and offer suggestions to the Board of Education. DAC membership comprises both parents/guardians and school or district staff. Apply to serve on the District Accountability Committee in 2023-24.>>

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Grads at a Glance Special Edition

Your Poudre School District newsletter Friday, May 12, 2023

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The annual Grads at a Glance series celebrates a few of our outstanding soon-to-be-graduates and congratulates our entire Class of 2023. Check out each profile below or visit the Grads at a Glance web page and view videos on YouTube.>> Trey Lindenfeld dreams of becoming an athletic trainer. He went to Coors Field to meet with the Rockies' head athletic trainer. See their conversation in this video.>> Arely Patricio is dedicated to helping others. She plans to help others as a career when she becomes a nurse. Read more of her story here.>> Izzy Maculo earned a professional drone license through the Futures Lab Aviation Pathway and will be in the ASCENT program next year. Read more here.>> Neva Foy wants to be a nurse and will continue writing. She published a book of poems as her senior project. Watch her conversation with a local poet here.>> Ashton Bailey loves comic books and wants to be a published graphic artist. Watch his conversation with a local graphic novel creator here.>> Keiry Mendoza is headed to UNC this fall to study biology. Read about her journey to become a first-generation college student here.>>

Kylee Lynn will be one of the first deaf students to complete the International Baccalaureate program at PHS. Read more of her story here.>>

Bailey Wilcox wants to pursue a hands-on career, so she chose welding. Watch her conversation with her sister, who is also a welder, here.>>

Maddy Simpson hopes to become an ER nurse. Watch this video to see her conversation with a nurse at UCHealth.>>

Max Cochran is captain of the PGA esports team and a member of Ambassadors, math enrichment, and Garden Club. Read more of his story here.>>

Adarsh Payyakkil is headed to the University of Texas at Austin to pursue a degree in electrical and computer engineering. Read more of his story here.>>

Nicole Grove has been involved in volleyball, DECA, and Ambassadors and is routing her next step. Watch her conversation with someone who tried many career paths here.>>

Bryn Erickson wants to be a biomedical engineer. Watch her conversation with someone living her dream here.>>

Jacob Peterson headed straight into the workforce as a plumbing apprentice. Read more of his story here.>> Kenan Thomas plans to double major in political science and journalism and has aspirations of running for public office someday. Read about his rise to become a student leader at PCA here.>>

Graduation ceremonies are taking place May 16-20. Learn more on the PSD website.>>

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Graduations, summer meals, StAC, and more!

Your Poudre School District newsletter Thursday, May 18, 2023

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Photo caption: Graduation ceremonies began on Tuesday, including the Opportunities Unlimited graduation (pictured above). Graduation ceremonies are underway Congratulations to PSD's newest alumni and to those who are graduating in the next few days! Look for more coverage of commencement ceremonies in a special edition of PSD Now next week. In the meantime, check out: The many accomplishments of the Class of 2023 Graduate lists by school for the Class of 2023 Information for graduation ceremony attendees, plus links to ceremony livestreams New PCA graduate finds hope after loss Poudre Community Academy's Tayia Evans lost two close family members two years apart and struggled in life and in school. Read how she overcame adversity to graduate with help from The Center for Family Outreach here.>> FCPS welcomes Project SEARCH grad Project SEARCH graduate Amy Russo-Segelhorst was fascinated by law enforcement as a child, so a first-of-its-kind internship with Fort Collins Police Services was a perfect fit for her time with Project Search. Read more of Amy's story here.>> Check out PSD social media pages for photo galleries from graduation ceremonies! Summer meal service info All children 18 or younger can eat meals free of charge May 30-July 21 at Linton Elementary School or visit a Lunch Lab mobile meal service stop May 30-Aug. 11. Visit the Child Nutrition or the Lunch Lab pages/sites to learn more. PSD Board of Education recognitions and resolutions Watch recognitions and resolutions on the PSD website for May, or see them individually below: Mental Health Awareness Month Asian American&Pacific Islander Heritage Month National Teacher Appreciation Week National School Nurse Day CMEA Hall of Fame Induction Be a voice for students on board advisory council The Student Advisory Council (StAC) is seeking applications from PSD students who want to share their experiences and ideas with the Board of Education. The council meets monthly to share their insights into the student experience with board members. Complete this form to apply.>> PSD copper and lead testing update All PSD elementary schools and early childhood centers have been sampled for lead in accordance with state law. PSD middle and high schools will be tested for lead in the 2023-24 school year. Test results can be found on the state lead testing database.>> In addition, all PSD elementary, middle, and high schools were tested for copper this spring to provide additional information about drinking water. Results from each school will be posted soon on the Testing Drinking Water for Lead and Copper web page.>>

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Summer information and graduation wrap-up

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Friday, May 26, 2023

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Congratulations, Class of 2023! Graduation ceremonies are over, but the memories will last a lifetime. We wish our graduates the very best in all that life after high school brings them! We hope you check out highlights from graduation season on psdschools.org, as well as the special memories captured in these photo galleries: Centennial High School Community Connections Cooper Home Fort Collins High School Fossil Ridge High School Opportunities Unlimited Polaris Expeditionary Learning Poudre Community Academy Poudre Global Academy Poudre High School Project SEARCH Rocky Mountain High School Nurture mental health and belonging all year long with community resources The school year is coming to a close, and that means students who find connection, wellness, and counseling resources at school will be seeking other outlets for the next couple months. Thanks to PSD's community partners, a list has been compiled with spaces of belonging and opportunities to connect this summer. Learn more about these opportunities and find a list of mental health resources that can be used year-round at psdschools.org.>> Enjoy learning options, free meals, and more this summer This summer will be filled with opportunities for PSD families. Follow this link for more information about the Lunch Lab, summer learning, access to school-based health centers, reduced-fee activities, and more.>>

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