school.mpbdenver.orgMost Precious Blood Catholic School – Denver, CO

Hit enter to search or ESC to closesearch Menu Why Choose MPB? Athletics Community Faith-based Education Learning MPB Early Learning Center Admissions Resources Our Parish Connect search Most Precious Blood Catholic School 3959 E Iliff Ave, Denver, CO 80210 | 303.757.1279 (phone) | 303.757.1270 (fax) MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD SCHOOL is a parochial Catholic school of the Archdiocese of Denver serving the surrounding communities in Denver. The faculty and staff of Most Precious Blood Catholic School strive to foster the development of a personal journey of faith that leads to the commitment of a love and trust in God. We challenge students to make sound judgments based on Gospel Values. Our school is guided by prayer and encourages a strong relationship with Jesus Christ. The education at MPB builds the foundation for excellence in school and throughout life. We emphasize: Academic Excellence Community Service Projects Integrated Technology Program Art and Music Programs Extra-Curricular Activities Supportive Student Environment Active Parental Involvement The faculty and staff believe that Catholic education begins with the family. We support the parents as primary educators, who nourish values deeply human and spiritual. We believe each student is a valued member of the community. Teachers and staff facilitate a safe and accepting environment where students are encouraged to be involved in the learning process. Our school is centered on the growth and development of each person. Our vision is one of challenging academic standards which promote the building of a foundation to foster a lifetime of learning and leadership. Most Precious Blood School is accredited through the AdvancED accreditation process . The school consists of an elementary and middle school encompassing all grades from junior kindergarten through eighth grade. A preschool program and before and after school care are offered through the Early Learning Center. The school is located on the same campus as the Church, Parish Center, and Early Learning Center, and is an integral part of the Parish. We create a learning environment where our students excel in mind, spirit, and leadership. Our current enrollment is strong, and we are able to accommodate additional students on a grade-by-grade basis. Prospective families are encouraged to contact the school to arrange a personal tour. Mission Statement Faculty and Staff Leader in Me 21st-Century Classrooms MPB Campus Non-discrimination Policy Most Precious Blood School is a Catholic community empowering students to reach their highest potential through instruction and practice of the Catholic faith, in academics, personal growth, and social responsibility. The faculty and staff communicate primarily through the FACTS Student Information System. They can also be reached via email at mpbdenver.org. Use the first initial followed by last name @mpbdenver.org. For example: Jane Smith would be jsmith@mpbdenver.org MPB Administrators & Staff Colleen McManamon – Principal Roxie Mountain-Weed – Assistant Principal Theresa Burke – Learning Services MPB Specials Faculty Jeremy Cassidy-Cernanec – Technology Barbara Garrett – Music Donna Simington – Physical Education Chelsea Perri – Art Carolina Gannon – Spanish MPB Elementary Faculty Brenda Herbrand – Kindergarten Elizabeth Federer – Kindergarten Cathy Schilling – 1st Grade Sarah Otis – 1st Grade Cathy Collins – 2nd Grade Marla Smith – 2nd Grade Roma Haling – 3rd Grade Katie Cawley – 3rd Grade Anne Schweiterman – 4th Grade Barbara Chin – 4th Grade Haley Luke – 5th Grade Lantz Trantham – 5th Grade MPB Middle School Faculty Conor Boyle – Social Studies Christy Dorchuck – Religion Moira Mennona – Math Jeremy Cassidy-Cernanec – Math Nicole Bradley – Science Tricia Godfrey – Reading & Language Arts Karen Tepoorten – Reading & Language Arts Lighting the way to full potential. Leadership is communicating people’s worth and potential so clearly that they are inspired to see it in themselves.” – Stephen R. Covey On the path to becoming a Lighthouse School, MPB is immersed in a five-year Franklin Covey process, The Leader in Me. Based on the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, this process encourages all students to use their interests, passions, and strengths to become leaders in their communities. Students, teachers, and staff all follow the guiding principles with a common goal of leading, thriving, and serving in both present and future endeavors. The Leader in Me Leader in Me Parent’s Guide 7 Habits Printable Chart Most Precious Blood School is committed to using the most up-to-date technology available to enhance learning. Times have changed, students have changed and the tools we use to teach have changed. Teachers at MPB embrace the challenges and blessings of modern-day technology. We see technology as a means for preparing the 21st Century citizen. Our society demands adaptive, problem-solving, and tech-savvy individuals. Proficiency with technology among faculty and students is imperative for preparing the next generation of workers. Here are a few of the ways MPB uses technology: SMART Boards SMART Response interactive response system 150 iPads for instruction, learning, and assessment across levels and disciplines Mobile lab with 25 Dell Laptops Computer lab with 25 Dell PCs Chrome books for class research and use of online texts Google accounts for cloud storage and e-mail Document cameras STAR Assessments to monitor academic progress. Blogs to facilitate discussions and learning. Type to Learn software to develop typing skills. Lexia Learning Core 5 SMART Technologies SMART Boards bring digital lessons to life by integrating the projector, computer, and the SMART interactive touch display. Students interact with the teacher’s lessons as well as other digital resources such as GoNoodle, ThinkCentral, and Discovery Education. The SMART Response system allows teachers to assess student learning quickly. Students use clickers (similar to a T.V. remote) to respond to questions. The program collects and organizes the answers so that teachers can quickly see what needs to be retaught or when it is time to move on. SMART Technologies iPads MPB uses iPads to assess and expand student learning, introduce new information, and prepare students for the 21st Century. iPads enhance the teacher’s ability to provide real-time information, increase authentic learning experiences, and foster creative learning environments Lexia Learning Core 5 Lexia Reading Core 5 is a software program dedicated to teaching phonemic awareness and reading skills to students. Lexia provides explicit, systematic, personalized learning on foundational reading skills for students of all abilities, and delivers norm-referenced performance data and analysis without interrupting the flow of instruction to administer a test. This research-proven, technology-based approach accelerates reading skills development, predicts students’ year-end performance and provides teachers data-driven action plans to help differentiate instruction.” Lexia Learning Core 5 Teachers in grades JK-5 utilize Lexia Reading Core 5 for feedback, intervention, and differentiation. MAP/NWEA Northwest Evaluation Association was founded in 1973 with innovative means to measure personalized academic growth. MAPsor (Measure of Academic Progress) is a web-based assessment that assesses students’ ability in reading, language, and math. The program adapts to students to give them questions that are appropriate for their level and gives teachers feedback as to what strengths and weaknesses the students possess. MPB tests students JK-8 three times over the course of the year. As opposed to traditional standardized tests, MAP assessments provide very accurate and more importantly timely records of student growth. MPB is located in southeast Denver at the corner of South Colorado Boulevard and East Iliff Avenue. The school is part of the Observatory Park neighborhood and is...