Category Archives: Pacific Crest Middle School

Believe it or not, this time of year we are beginning to look at next year. It will be in a few short weeks that we and other schools will begin to post job opportunities for the 2020-2021 school year. … Continue reading →

Thank you for a great SIW full of learning and sharing last week followed by great discussions on Thursday morning. Throughout this year, we will continue to advance the use of small groups in classrooms by learning, asking questions of … Continue reading →

Happy second semester everyone! We have come a long way this first semester and it is so important to recognize the great work you and your students have done for 1/2 a year! If you haven’t already, please make time … Continue reading →

This week is a week to wrap up and celebrate! We have completed an entire semester! It is sometimes difficult to take the time to recognize what we are doing really well in school yet part of self-care and longevity … Continue reading →

Last week was an awesome week filled with celebrations and seeing our students in action! Heather and Sara were recognized at the school board meeting on Tuesday night, 8th grade students made their pitches for the Electric Vehicle challenge, and … Continue reading →

Happy Happy New Year! I was so excited to see everyone again on Monday and this week has been full of reminders as to why this school is so special. I know that the students were excited (although some reluctant) … Continue reading →

I’m excited to be back with all of you after the recent break! As we make our way into our next couple of weeks, I encourage you to think back and reflect on your WHY from the beginning of the … Continue reading →

During the beginning of this week, Deb and I spent time working on our school budget. Budget expenditures during the year basically consist of three areas: (1) supplies, (2) trainings, and (3) subs. In order to maximize our budgets, please … Continue reading →

GENERAL INFO: It feels like November! I say this not just because our temperatures are starting to dip, but around this time, it is not uncommon for our energy as educators to dip too. We have been through one quarter … Continue reading →

GENERAL INFO: As I begin to use this tool, I am learning and open to suggestions. Please send them my way. In terms of organization, you will notice that I have two pages: this general page and another with the … Continue reading →