Principal’s Hello
Hello, Golden Eagle Families!
Yesterday we hosted hundreds of students and family members at our 5th Grade Family Night. It was a success: people learned a lot, students lowered their anxiety, and excitement has grown for the new year! I’m thrilled to get to know our newest Golden Eagles.
This week we also made an important decision: 8th graders will get their own field day. On Thursday, June 15 (their last required day of attendance), 8th graders will practice their promotion ceremony, get their yearbooks, have their own field day experience, and promote later that evening.
The next day–Friday, June 16–is OPTIONAL for 8th graders. We encourage our 8th graders to start their summer a day early! On this day, our 6th and 7th graders will have their field day, and school releases at 2:15 PM.
Thank you for all your support as we reach the end of the year. Have a great Memorial Day weekend with your family, and please remember why we honor this day.
Sean
Call for End of Year Event Volunteers
Ahhhh! Summer break is quickly approaching and there are just a few FUN events we would love to have volunteers help out with such as field days! Here is the Sign-up link for more info, dates and times. Your time is greatly appreciated.
Upcoming Lockdown Drill
On Friday, June 2nd we will be running our spring lockdown drill at PCMS at 11:30 AM. All the drills we do prepare staff, students, and our community on how to respond in the event of an emergency. We take these drills seriously, and we expect our students to take them seriously as well. Our students and staff were trained in the fall when we did our first lockdown drill, and students will be getting a refresher on protocols by watching a Standard Response Protocol video in Advisory, and subsequently discussing specific safety plans with our School Resource Officer. During our drill, Bend Police Department will be on site to support our efforts.
2023 PCMS Football Season Family Information Night
Thursday, June 8th at 6:00 PM in the PCMS Nest: This meeting is for all rising 7th and 8th grade students who want to play football in Fall 2023. You can meet the coaches, hear more about the program and most importantly ask questions about the upcoming season. Flyer
Ten Friends 5K Color Run
- Saturday, 6/3/23 @ 10:00 AM at Pacific Crest Middle School
- For more info go to Color Run Website
- Color Run Flyer
Summit Cheer & Stunt Team Tryouts 2023/24
Tryout Practices are May 31 & June 1 in the Summit Commons from 4-6PM. June 2: Tryouts starts at 4:00 PM. Interested? First, you’ll need to register before trying out and you can register here: https://www.bend.k12.or.us/summit/student-life/athletics. The team will be announced on June 2. If you have questions, please email [email protected]
Summit High School Dance Team Tryouts 2023/24
Love to Dance? Tryout for the SHS Dance Team on June 5th or 6th. No experience needed. The team will be announced on June 6.
- Register here!
- Commons at Summit High School
- June 5: 4:30 – 6:00 PM
- June 6: 4:30 – 5:30 PM
- Questions: [email protected]
Caldera High School Cheer Team Try-out Information
Tryout practice will be held June 05, 2023, to Jun 06, 2023, from 4-6 pm in the Main Gym. Tryouts include ALL CURRENT 8TH GRADERS/INCOMING FRESHMEN through Upcoming Seniors. Athletes must be registered in Family ID no later than June 2, 2023. Must have a current physical turned into Caldera Athletics or uploaded to Family ID. Please email [email protected] with any questions!
Información sobre el ensayo para porristas
5 de junio al 6 de junio de 2023, de 4:00 a 6:00 p.m. en el gimnasio principal. El ensayo incluirá a TODOS LOS ESTUDIANTES ACTUALES DE 8º GRADO/ESTUDIANTES DE 9º GRADO ENTRANTES hasta los estudiantes entrantes de 12º grado. Los atletas deben estar registrados en Family ID antes del 2 de junio de 2023. Debe tener un examen físico actual entregado a Caldera Athletics o cargado en Family ID. ¡Envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected] con cualquier pregunta!
Caldera High School Dance Team Tryout Information
- Tryout practice will be held May 30, 31, and June 1 from 6:30-8:00 pm in the main gym. Final tryouts will be held June 2nd at 6 pm in the Main Gym
- Tryouts include ALL CURRENT 8TH GRADERS/INCOMING FRESHMAN through Upcoming Seniors
- Athletes must be registered in Family ID no later than May 28, 2023.
- Must have a current physical turned into Caldera Athletics or uploaded to Family ID. Please contact Coach Kenmille at [email protected]
Información sobre el ensayo del equipo de baile
la práctica para el ensayo se llevará a cabo el 30 y 31 de mayo y el 1 de junio de 6:30 a 8:00 p.m. en el gimnasio principal. Los ensayos finales serán el 2 de junio a las 6 p.m. en el gimnasio principal.
- Los ensayos incluirán a TODOS LOS ESTUDIANTES ACTUALES DE 8º GRADO/ESTUDIANTES DE 9º GRADO ENTRANTES hasta los estudiantes entrantes de 12º grado
- Los atletas deben estar registrados en Family ID a más tardar el 28 de mayo de 2023.
- Si tiene alguna pregunta acerca de este proceso y le gustaría apoya en español, llame a Liz Vargas 541-355-6823
- Debe tener un examen físico actual entregado a Caldera Athletics o cargado en Family ID. Póngase en contacto con el entrenador Kenmille en [email protected]
Math Bypass Test for 6th & 7th Graders
Is your student excelling in math or has your child talked about wanting more of a challenge in math? Maybe the class teacher has indicated your child should take a placement level test for math next year? This FAQ is designed to answer most of the questions that parents have regarding this process.
How many students are typically prepared to accelerate a level in math?
In the 22-23 school year, less than 3% of students assessed on the bypass test showed proficiency to accelerate a level in math. To skip an entire level, students should be able to justify and generalize the big math ideas in the grade level they are by passing, not simply complete formulas.
What assessment will be used or how will teachers and administrators decide if my child is ready to accelerate a level of math?
While formal assessments will play a key role in determining the appropriateness of your child being promoted a grade level in math, classroom success is a key marker as well. Your child should also be consistently receiving grades of an A or Mastery. It is appropriate to discuss with your child’s teacher if this is a recommended step.
We will use the nationally-normed screening assessment called I-Ready. This assessment is designed to compare thousands of students’ content knowledge and application from across the country and provide a rating in four math categories (Numbers and Operations, Geometry, Measurement and Data, . and Algebra and Algebraic Thinking) Students must show that they have knowledge of the grade level they plan to skip in all four categories.
This assessment will be given during the week of June 5th at all middle school locations and will be given the first part of their day while iPads are still fully charged. Your child’s middle school will coordinate the testing so you do not need to do anything but be sure that their iPad is charged the night before.
Tuesday , June 6 at Pacific Crest Middle School / 9 AM
*** Please register your student HERE to take the assessment on June 6th
The assessment will take your child approximately 60-80 minutes. The second data point that may be used is the state mathematics test, OSAS (Oregon State Assessment System.) These together, will recommend your child’s placement. Ultimately parents together with their child’s middle school teacher will make the decision based on this data.
Can students take math online through Bend La Pine this summer in order to prepare to skip a grade level in middle school? Is this recommended?
Bend LaPine Online offers many courses to students to take during the year or over the summer. While there is an option for students to take the course during the summer, it does not guarantee placement in the next course in the fall. Student schedules require a great deal of work over the summer by staff members. If your child successfully completes a Math course with a B or above, then a new course placement will be considered.
Are there any opportunities for TAG students in math outside of the math classroom, any additional programs, etc?
There is an easy to use and free web site called openmiddle.com that has some deep thinking and challenging problems for students. The program goes through Calculus so students can try problems above and below their grade level. These problems will give you a sense if your child is truly ready to skip a grade.
Is there any other information families should know about accelerating a level of math in middle school?
Parents, talk to your child and think about why they want to skip a grade level of math. What is your child’s math experience? Do they see themselves as a successful mathematician? Can they persevere when under productive struggle? Missing a year of middle school math may put students on a path that curtails their enjoyment of a subject they once enjoyed. This is a decision that parents and their child should regard carefully. We do understand that there are students truly ready to skip a grade and we want to identify those students.
If you have further questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Contact Information:
Linda Adams, Secondary Math Instructional Coach
Email: [email protected]
Kerry Morton, K-5 Math Instructional Coach
Email: [email protected]
Calendar
- May 29 | No School | Memorial Day
- June 2 | Library Books and Materials Due
- June 6 | Spring Music | Band, Choir, Orchestra | @ 7pm | PCMS Gym
- June 7 | NJHS Induction Ceremony & Reception @ 6:00pm | PCMS Gym
- June 8 | 2023 Football Season Family Information Night
- June 14 | Full day of School for PCMS Students | 8:50 AM – 3:45 PM
- June 15 | Leaving the Nest | 8th Grade Promotion & Reception | 6:00 – 7:15 PM | PCMS Gym
- June 16 | Last Day of School |Early Release at 2:15 PM | 8th Grade Optional
- June 16 | Lost and Found Donated to Local Charity
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