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.

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

“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 close to I-25, the University of Denver, and the University Hills shopping area. The main entrance is off of Harrison St. Look for our Welcome awning.

The Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Denver, under the jurisdiction of Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila, S.T.L. and the direction of the Superintendent, state that all of their Catholic schools admit students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the schools. Furthermore, Archdiocesan schools admit handicapped students in accord with the policy on Admissions (in the Archdiocese of Denver administrator’s manual). These schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, age, handicap, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of their educational policies, employment practices, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic or other school-administered programs.

Assurance Statement of compliance with the purposes of Title IX Education Act

The Catholic schools of the Archdiocese, under the jurisdiction of the Archbishop, and at the direction of the Superintendent attest that none of the Catholic schools discriminates on the basis of sex in its admission policies, its treatment of students, or its employment practices.