I was sharing with one of our teams, yet again today, how fortunate I feel to be with all of you in this wacky time. There is not a group that I would rather go to “battle” with than what has become our PCMS team. All of you play an important role for our school, your grade level, and your smaller content teams. Thank you for being the learners, cheerleaders, stoke curators, questioners, supporters, connectors, and supportive shoulders for our entire community. I am happy to know you, happy to work with you, and comforted knowing that our future leaders get to spend their time with all of you.
As we look toward closing out our 2020 together next week, I’d love for you to take a trip down memory lane. To our staff meeting, bring your favorite song from the year you were born. We’ll ring in 2021 with a new playlist to remind us all just how important that year was because it was when YOU were brought into this world to make it a better place! See you all on Wednesday!
*******************IT’S SPIRIT WEEK!!!!!!!!*******************************
- Monday, 12/14: Crazy hair day
- Tuesday 12/15: Ugly sweater day
- Thursday, 12/17: Festive Winter Party Style – dress to party or dress to keep warm (hats and scarves), or like you’re headed for the slopes/winter sport gear
- Friday, 12/18: Show us your MUGS – Hot Cocoa Party
Health Reminder: Although there are few of us working from the building right now, we want to send a reminder to make sure to stay home if you are feeling under the weather. Even if it is just the sniffles, right now it’s important that those little things are not overlooked.
Advisory Announcements Page: The page linked here has an outline for all things to be considered by students during Advisory on Monday. This is changed weekly. Please include the information in your Canvas page in the form of an announcement for Monday. Questions? See Mandy
Weekly Tech Tips: Our fantastic tech team will now be providing weekly tips HERE that you can reference for any new features to consider or need-to-knows.
EBISS Spreadsheet Link: Will be updated by Tuesday for the next Wednesday group. 6th grade this week at 1:45 in Lisa’s room!
Advisory Contact Form: Will be updated by Tuesday of each week. Remember, now more than ever before, those that are doing well need to hear from you too! Everyone loves a check in. This is something that at PCMS we are really good at so lean into those relationships!
MS Standards of Practice: We just focused on the family and community engagement piece this week. As we move into the new year, we will be looking at each area with a bit more depth. Questions? Ask Jane!
Superintendent Finalist Forum Questions: Classified and Certified staff will be participating in the Superintendent Finalist Forum on December 16 and December 17 from 7:00am to 8:00am. A link to watch the interviews and another link to provide your feedback will be shared with you prior to forum.
- If classified staff members have any pertinent question you would like to be considered at the forum, complete this form no later than 3pm on Friday, December 11.
- If certified staff members have any pertinent question you would like to be considered at the forum, complete this form no later than 3pm on Friday, December 11.
Professional Development: Stress Relief + Resilience: BLS is working with HDESD who is partnering with Pause and WESD to bring science-backed mindfulness training for calm, stress relief, and resilience program to all our employee groups. Over a six-week period, participants will have the unique opportunity to develop a new set of skills to help reduce stress and find greater ease as we all continue to navigate uncertain times. There will be live, weekly training sessions that explore the science of stress, tools for calming your nervous system, and ways you can cultivate resilience through simple daily practices.
- Core Trainings: Wednesdays 4-5pm: 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24
- Practice Sessions: Mondays 4-4:15pm: 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1
You will also gain access to a digital Stress Relief + Resilience Toolkit with guided audio meditations, videos, and learning materials to help you prioritize your mental health and make mindfulness a daily habit as we head into spring. We will follow up with additional details. Earliest respondents will be considered first as we build a cohort that has representation from all employee groups and departments. If you are interested in participating in this program, please register on Performance Matters.
This Week’s Yearbook Theme: This week’s yearbook theme is Winter Spirit Week. Students will submit photos of themselves participating in our Winter Spirit Week. All submissions will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win prizes! Questions? Email Julia.
Upcoming Birthdays
- December 29 – ANDY KRAUTHOEFER
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